The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 168: Town Outside the Wall
The Zongwu Pavilion immediately became busy, and Su Yan had no time to continue to inquire about other things.

He frowned slightly, and became alert in his heart: "I'm afraid it's also caused by the rotation of guards. This task is not easy to handle."

He strode out of the Zongwu Pavilion and headed towards the Cangwu Tower.

As soon as he entered the door, he was noticed by Chang Feng on the second floor. His figure was like a puff of smoke and he appeared in front of Su Yan in an instant.

He looked Su Yan up and down, his face full of surprise.

"You've really managed to defeat a hundred people. This is unheard of."

"I was lucky enough to cultivate the true meaning of two star beasts."

Chang Feng shook his head: "I was mistaken. Since you are from the lineage of Senior Master Wang Xuanxing, I think you have a way out. But do you want to exchange it for the Star-Picking Hand?"

Chang Feng was naturally the first to receive the news of the changes in the names on the inner sect's list of heroes.

"Yes."

"Go get it yourself. This martial art has the power to capture dragons, control cranes, and move mountains. It all comes from the power of the stars. It is a great skill. The stronger the true essence you concentrate, the more star beasts you will have, and the more powerful your Star Picking Hand will be. As the stars change, the hand gestures will also change in various ways. Experience it carefully."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Chang Feng formed a good relationship with him and told him some matters about cultivation.

Su Yan showed a little surprise and felt something strange in his heart. It seemed that this Uncle Chang Feng was not simple either.

There is no problem for Danqiao Zhenren to guard the Cangwu Tower, but he is very familiar with the classics in the Cangwu Tower. It will take more than one or two years to read through so many books.

Su Yan took the martial arts, thanked Chang Feng, and rode the six-winged blood centipede directly back to Xuanshuang Mountain.

"What technique did you obtain?"

"Master's uncle's star-picking hand."

Long Qiushui nodded and said, "This technique is compatible with the Xingxiu Mystical Beast Technique. Now that we're done with Hanying Peak, we can go to the Weapon Refining Pavilion and find a second-grade, high-quality weapon that can amplify or control our true essence."

When it comes to cultivation, Long Qiu Shui naturally has the resources, but it is impossible for her to prepare everything.

That kind of practice will only produce a bunch of useless people.

Apart from things that lay the foundation and protect one's life, disciples need to fight for other things on their own.

"Master, I heard news at the Sect Affairs Pavilion that Hanying Peak and Baishan Town were hit by a beast tide. I wonder if this has anything to do with our rotation?"

"Have"

Long Qiushui said decisively, a hint of anger in his calm eyes: "It's not just Baishan Town, Wangfeng Yueluo Town and Qingwu Town under Jianxuan Peak have also been attacked."

The beast disaster came at such a coincidence. Just as we were about to change guard, it suddenly happened.

Whether it is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, the Beast King Sect will not let it go.

Long Qiushui said, "There are only four towns outside the fortress under the jurisdiction of Hanying Peak: Baishan Town, Mawang Town, Liangshui Town, and Hanshan Town. This time, Baishan Town suffered countless casualties, including the loss of twenty-seven outer disciples and six inner disciples from our lineage... The last time something like this happened was ten years ago, when the demons in Tianlong Town were causing chaos."

The Hundred Peaks Barrier is a barrier that separates the Lingnan inland area from the Ten Thousand Mountains.

But outside the wall, there is a town outside the wall where many people gather.

Although it is not as prosperous as inland towns like Yuncang Town, its population is slightly smaller.

With a population of 50,000 to 60,000, or 80,000 to 90,000, Baishan Town is already one of the big towns. The people there are tough and all of them are skilled in martial arts.

The people in charge of Biwai County and Town are not the government officials, but the martial arts families. The head of Baishan Town, Bai Yunqi, who is also the leader of the Baishan Army, is a lay disciple who graduated from the outer sect.

It can be said that Baishan Town is a legitimate affiliated force of the Beast King Sect.

As for the remaining three towns, they are controlled by the Tongbei Yuanma family, the Cangbingshe Lin family, and the Hanshan Houzhou family, three martial arts families, although they are also under the jurisdiction of the Beast King Sect.

But what the situation is is hard to say.

Long Qiu Shui gave Su Yan a general account of the situation in the four towns under the jurisdiction of Hanying Peak.

After listening to it, he had a rough idea in his mind.

He asked, "What are the casualties in Baishan Town? Are there any members of the Bai family left? How do the other three towns react?"

"The beast tide affected four towns, causing damage in each, but Baishan Town suffered the greatest losses. Countless Bai Family disciples were killed or wounded, and 40% of the townspeople, no fewer than 30,000 people, were lost. A hundred-mile area has been destroyed, becoming a haven for wild beasts."

Long Qiu Shui said, "When the three families reported the news, they also apologized for their crimes. You can read it yourself." She threw a letter to Su Yan, who took it, opened it, and a strange look immediately appeared on his face.

"...The Ma, Lin, and Zhou families were trapped by the beast tide and were unable to rescue Brother Bai. Brother Bai died in battle due to the burden. We would like to apologize to the sect. Each family will contribute 20% of the profits to rebuild Baijia Town... We also have intelligence... Before the beast tide, Baijia Town's defenses were broken, and the rebellion was caused by internal collusion..."

"Apologize, compensate, and then introduce a scapegoat?"

Su Yan raised his eyes slightly and said, "Isn't your reaction a bit too quick?"

"Humph, they are the local tyrants in the town outside the wall. Although they regularly contribute to the sect's profits, only they know how much they have hidden. They can't withstand investigation."

Some things are not as heavy as a few ounces if they are not weighed, but they weigh a thousand pounds if they are weighed.

Su Yan understood that no matter whether they were up to something or not, they did not want the sect to conduct a thorough investigation, otherwise there would be consequences for some things.

But they don't have the final say.

"Go and inform the three of them. We will depart for Hanying Peak tomorrow. You will handle the affairs of the three towns. If any member of the Ma family dares to embarrass you, I will handle it myself."

"Yes"

The Baishan Town incident initiated the original rotation of guards ahead of schedule.

Early the next morning, Bai Yun, Du Yuan and Bai Chenyao were waiting at the foot of Xuanshuang Mountain after receiving Su Yan's message.

Long Qiu Shui summoned the Black Frost Sky Centipede and took the four of them with him. They flew into the clouds and headed straight for the Hanying Peak.

Not only Long Qiu Shui and his group, but also Qian Mulan, Shui Manyi, Lei Yuxi and other real people each summoned their own mounts and took the disciples they had chosen and headed straight for the Five Peaks.

In the Beast King Sect, the Sect Affairs Office coordinated with the Mountain Protection Army, and mounts such as the Black Horned Giant Eagle and the Blue Giant Horned Eagle were dispatched together, heading towards the Hundred Peaks Barrier.

The beast tide was raging. Although the evil beasts had disappeared, the second-level wild beasts and first-level wild beasts were still scattered everywhere, not just in the wilderness.

If such a huge amount is not cleaned up, the reclaimed mountains and fields will become wasteland, which will be a huge loss.

On top of the Xuanshuang Sky Centipede, Su Yan stood beside Long Qiu Shui, Bai Yun was behind him, and the three of them were on the position of the centipede's head.

Clouds and mists continuously flowed on both sides, and the peaks were like canvases, constantly being drawn back, leaving green reflections.

The speed of the Black Frost Sky Centipede is much faster than that of the Green Giant Horned Eagle, and the fierce gale is isolated by a layer of demon energy protection, and is not affected by the outside world at all.

The closer Su Yan got to the Hundred Peaks Barrier, the more he noticed something different.

Unlike the Beast Suppression City before, as we gradually approached the Cold Shadow Peak, some frost and snow began to appear on the ground, covering it with a white layer.

The coldness gradually became apparent, and finally, after another quarter of an hour, a sword-like snow mountain suddenly appeared before their eyes amidst the clouds and mist.

There is a city on the mountain, with towers stacked up one after another and city walls built against the mountain. It is a big city in the wind and snow.

"Welcome Master Xuanshuang."

Outside the city gate, the commander of the mountain protection army and the manager of Fengcheng were already waiting, bowing respectfully with their bodies slightly bent.

The Black Frost Sky Centipede landed on the ground, and Long Qiushui flew down, glancing coldly: "Who is the commander of the Mountain Protection Army?"

"Hao Yi of Canglong Peak pays homage to the Immortal."

"What's the situation in Baishan Town?"

"The Bai family's soldiers, along with some civilians, have settled in Fengcheng. Mawang Town, Liangshui Town, and Hanshan Town have each settled the remaining refugees, leaving approximately 60,000 people alive. Baishan Town has fallen, and wild beasts are entrenched. The third-level evil beasts have gone into hiding, but Master Yuan has already blocked their retreat at Jianxuan Peak and other key passes, so they must not have returned to the Shiwan Mountains yet."

Long Qiushui's eyes remained calm: "The leaders of the Ma, Lin, and Zhou families are here?"

"Replying to Master, the heads of the three families are all here."

The three family heads, now all in the ranks, bowed even more deeply before saluting, "Replying to the Immortal, it is our fault that we failed to provide timely assistance. All our guards and elites have been deployed, awaiting your command."

Su Yan glanced at the three of them, his eyes narrowed slightly: "At least the third level of true meaning, Condensation Stage."

The head of a family may not be the strongest in the family, but he is definitely not weak.

The three family heads have such strength, which is much stronger than Yuncang Town.

"Take back Baishan Town within three days."

(End of this chapter)