Simultaneous travel: I am rampant in the domestic area

Chapter 83 Demonic Traces
The next morning, Governor Zhang left the post station with Jiang Lvzhong and other night watchmen to investigate the people's sentiments in Yunzhou.

Because Xu Qian'an had dark circles under his eyes that he couldn't hide no matter what he did, Governor Zhang kindly let him stay at the post station and have a good rest.

It was only because of the instigation of his two bad friends, Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao, that Xu Qian'an was finally dragged by them to stroll around Baidi City.

"Xu Tongluo, what a coincidence, we meet again."

Next to the stall selling loquat paste, Xu Qian'an was arguing with Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao, when suddenly an unfamiliar voice sounded in his ears, and he immediately became much more sober.

"Are you... Lieutenant General Russell of the Feiyan Army?" Xu Qian'an looked back and his heart tightened. He didn't expect this guy to come so quickly. The test he mentioned on No. 2 last night, he actually arrived this morning.

"That's right." Russell frankly took a piece of loquat paste from a nearby shop and handed it to Xu Qian'an. "If my guess is correct, Xu Tongluo should be at a critical juncture in his breakthrough to the Spirit Refining Realm. When you have nothing to do, you can put a piece of candy in your mouth to help refresh yourself."

"Thank you." Xu Qian'an smiled, but he was actually pissing himself off. He wasn't out just for fun today, he also had to look for clues Zhou Min had left behind. But with a spy like this around, he couldn't do anything. "Deputy General, is there something wrong?"

"I was just about to go to the outskirts of Chengzhou City when I happened to meet Xu Tongluo, so I came here to say hello." Russell was telling the truth. He had known for a long time that there was nothing wrong with Xu Qian'an, so he naturally wouldn't waste time with him.

There was indeed an important matter in Chengzhou City, and he did meet Xu Qian'an by chance.

Chengzhou City?
When people feel sleepy, they can't stop thinking about random things, and Xu Qian'an is the same.

Just like when a specific call scenario is triggered in the game, the scene of Chengzhou City suddenly appeared in his mind.

Chengzhou City is a county under Yunzhou, located more than a hundred miles outside Baidi City. People's livelihood is in decline and wasteland is everywhere. Although it is named as a city, its actual population is less than one-third of Baidi City.

Song Tingfeng was even more quick-witted. Before Xu Qian'an could stop him, he blurted out something that would have caused him trouble: "That place is deserted. What is the deputy general doing there?"

"There's no birds pooping, no chickens laying eggs, but there are people living there. There's a farm about twenty miles outside Chengzhou City," Russell explained. "A report arrived tonight at the Feiyan Army that a demonic creature was suspected to be infesting the area around the farm."

"Monster?" Zhu Guangxiao interrupted, "If there's a monster, why don't they go to the local government office instead of going all the way to find the Feiyan Army?"

"Yamen? Haha..." Russell curled the corners of his mouth and let out a scornful laugh.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, the night watchmen were probably not fools and naturally understood what he meant.

"There is no time to lose. The longer we delay, the more danger our farm will face. Goodbye." Russell did not stop and took a fast horse from the city gate.
"Leaving now?" Xu Qian'an looked at Russell's receding back and scratched his head in confusion.

He thought that Lieutenant General Luo would argue with him, but he just left so abruptly.

wrong……

Since he appeared here, it must not be that simple. He would not believe in any nonsense like coincidence.

There is a question. What is his purpose in deliberately mentioning Chengzhou City in front of me?
Is there a connection between that and the Yang Chuannan case, or is he hinting at something...

Xu Qian'an rubbed the corners of his eyes and said, "Calm down, calm down, Xu Qian'an, calm down. Don't think about it anymore. If you think about it anymore, your brain will explode."

"Ning Yan, what's wrong with you? Why don't you go back to the inn and rest?" Song Tingfeng noticed that something was wrong with Xu Qian'an at the first moment and immediately stepped forward to support him.

"No need." Xu Qian'an shook his head and looked in the direction where Russell left, frowning.

For some reason, he always had a feeling in his heart that he should go to Chengzhou City.

"Are you thinking about Chengzhou City?" Zhu Guangxiao noticed Xu Qian'an's concerns and suggested, "If you're really worried, we'll go with you to take a look."

"Okay." Xu Qian'an thought about it and agreed.

Anyway, there is no way to solve the riddle left by Zhou Min, so I might as well follow my heart.

Anyway, he has Monk Shenshu in his body, so he is not afraid of any conspiracy.

With this in mind, the three of them set off, following Russell's trail. ...

Russell naturally had no idea what Xu Qian'an and the other two were thinking. He left Baidi City and headed south at full speed, and finally saw the outline of Qingtian Manor at noon.

But before he could relax, a pricking sensation spread from his brow throughout his body. This was the martial arts spirit warning him. He immediately reined in his horse at the entrance of the village, and the perception of the martial artist poured down like mercury, covering the entire village in an instant.

Quiet……

It was surprisingly quiet.

There was not a sound from the more than 40 households in the entire farm.

Russell's heart sank, and he quickly dismounted. He took a step and reached the roof of a mud house. At the same time, the four meridian gates of Lunquan, Xuangu, Chaoyingfeng and Kunhai opened up on his left and right forearms, in front of his body and behind his back.

A buzzing sound.

Invisible and intangible ripples enveloped the entire silent farm at an extremely fast speed, but found nothing.

Russell stood on the roof, and all the traces left by the villagers were visible.

There were large pools of blood in the south and north of the village, but there was not a single body.

Not only the villagers in the village, but even the poultry they raised, such as chickens, ducks, and geese, disappeared without a trace.

It was as if the entire village was emptied overnight.

And just now, the Martial Arts Spirit would never warn him for no reason.

This only means that something was indeed targeting him just now, but it has now escaped.

That's not right. If the hidden guy could escape his perception by speed, his strength must be among the best among the fourth-grade masters. How could such a master be scared away by him riding alone?

Ground?

Russell realized that this guy must be hiding underground, which is why he escaped his ripple detection.

Da da da da——

At this moment, a burst of hurried horse hooves sounded at the end of the path leading to the outside world at the entrance of the village.

Russell looked up and saw Xu Qian'an, Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao rushing towards him.

"careful!"

Before Russell could finish his words, something strange happened. A black shadow jumped out from a pile of earth on the side of the road and went straight to Xu Qian'an, the leader of the three.

Thirteen days of sleeplessness had greatly reduced Xu Qiyan's reaction speed. For a moment, even the action of drawing his sword was a little slow. In just these few seconds, the giant anaconda with its bloody mouth wide open was already close to Xu Qiyan.

At this critical moment, a majestic, hot and brilliant fist came crashing down before the sound fell.

"So fast!"

Xu Qian'an only felt that the peripheral vision was dimming and then brightening, and a warmth came from his back, covering him.

"Why are you three here?" Russell instantly appeared in front of the three people, stretched out his hand and pinched them. The shattered body of the monster was transformed into the purest blood and energy, which was sucked into his palm.

(End of this chapter)