The True Lord has arrived

Chapter 66 Intrigues and Devious Tactics, a Myriad of Monsters

After leaving Ganquanyuan, Zhou Yan, Shen Cangming, and Huiniang headed towards Wugong Town. The donkey's speed for short sprints wasn't slow, but its stubbornness and lack of stamina greatly hindered their journey.

Yin Zichuan floated back and said:

"Young master, great hero, there are no villages along the way."

"We should be able to get there in about two days."

"Hehe, look at this..."

While munching on a flatbread, Zhou Yan took out a few copper coins from his pocket and tossed them out.

Yin Zichuan pocketed all the money, stuffed it into his robes, and said obsequiously, "Thank you, sir! You're amazing!"

"Silk in the East Market, horses in the West Market; a nobleman can win in all five markets with a single bet!"

"Today you scatter Kaiyuanbao coins, tomorrow you'll be a gold master on the spot!"

Then, pointing to Zhou Yan's feet, he said:

"Wearing cloud-patterned shoes, with the jingling of jade pendants at his waist, ah! My lord's every step is adorned with the patterns of Kaiyuan Tongbao coins!"

"Awesome, awesome!"

"It is really……"

"Alright, alright, just shut up."

Zhou Yan's lips twitched, and he interrupted him irritably.

"Got it!"

This gossipy scholar can even recite the lotus flower ballads and auspicious sayings of beggars, but he is very greedy for money.

Zhou Yan asked him if he could do everything except give birth.

Yin Zichuan said he has a son, so he will.

Finally, as if embarrassed, he said that he just wanted to see his wife and children again. To be honest, it wasn't that far from Wugong Town. When he talked about his wife and children, there was a sense of longing in the scholar's eyes.

"I am just a ghost now, and if it weren't for your magic, my lord, I would probably be completely destroyed. I would be content just to see them."

"Leave them some money."

They held onto their money even tighter.

Yin Zichuan was very talkative and chatty. Zhou Yan had gotten used to this trait over time. He had already told the scholar about his situation, mentioning that his childhood sweetheart was sick and that his child was still young.

After Yin Zichuan mastered everything, his fame grew, and he was targeted by the Bad Guys.

The quick way to make money was blocked.

Having no other choice, he had to go up the mountain to collect herbs. Yin Zichuan, who was proficient in various methods, knew how to obtain good herbs and how to process them so that he could sell them at the best price. Later, he came after hearing that there was a thousand-year-old ginseng on Wuyin Peak.

As he spoke, Yin Zichuan looked at Hui Niang.

Hui Niang looked at Da Hei.

Big Black snorted dismissively, refusing to share any of Hui Niang's bean cakes.

Hui Niang stared at Da Hei.

Stare~~~
It seems that Hui Niang's emotions became much richer after she started shedding tears in front of the Kitchen God's image.

Dahei sighed, gently biting into his bean cake and offering it to Xiaohui's mother. Then he started to snatch Zhou Yan's mixed grain cake, opening his two rows of teeth and reaching out to bite it.

These are provisions given to us by the people of Ganquanyuan.

The bran cake is made by mixing millet, wheat bran, soybean residue, and amaranth, and then baking it in a stove. It is commonly known as an earthen oven cake, and it is about an inch thick and can withstand ordinary arrows.

The poor version of Lao Qinren Guokui (a type of flatbread).

After that, there was also the "Old Qin People's True Guokui Super Version" which incorporated Guanyin clay.

To be honest, this stuff isn't as good as the bean cakes I prepared for Dahei before.

Even Dahei can only treat bean cakes as snacks now and can't eat them often. Zhou Yan has no choice but to gnaw on this thing. Now, even this thing that can choke people to death is being snatched by Dahei.

Zhou Yan cursed, "You greedy bastard!"

"We don't have much left to eat, and you're still trying to take it from me!"

Zhou Yan gripped the multigrain pancake with one hand, his muscles bulging and his blood surging. He was much stronger than before; at least he could now compete with Da Hei for food, but in the end, he still failed.

With a single bite, Dahei's two rows of big white teeth crushed the pancake.

This guy cheated.

Zhou Yan only regretted that his feet were not currently on the ground. The connection between his feet and the earth's veins not only enhanced his recovery ability but also made him stronger than usual.

Zhou Yan analyzed that it was probably due to the faster recovery speed of endurance, which allowed the peak of power burst to last for a longer period of time. However, it was a pity that his appetite seemed to have increased further after becoming a beacon.

"Suddenly I understand why a half-grown boy can eat his father out of house and home."

Zhou Yan was filled with melancholy.

We need to get a knife and some food. I wonder if there are any paradises or grottoes in this world. We can find a place, plant some crops, and then we'll have food to eat. The sun is about to set, and the donkey is running out of energy.

........................

Meanwhile, Black Wind was seething with hatred.

His soul was scattered, and he only survived because of his soul being at the seventh-rank Xuan official level.

He wanted to escape, but the Azure Netherworld Master was incredibly powerful. He was holding her treasure in his hand, and if he just ran away, he would surely die without a burial place. To be honest, even when his physical body died before, his soul was summoned back, so he couldn't escape now.

He couldn't beat the one-armed man on his own.

However, it's not impossible! Black Wind recalled his battle with Shen Cangming. The man's moves were simple, but what he was good at was actually killing intent. He was stronger than him in hand-to-hand combat, but only by a little bit.

Black Wind felt he was no match for two reasons.

First, the malevolent aura on the other side is too strong.

Secondly, the extraordinary abilities the opponent possesses include fire, which is effective against ghosts.

Then we need to find a powerful water demon!

Black Wind found a familiar demon.

A hundred miles away, in a mountain cave, there lived a giant white python, a hundred feet long. Hei Feng had some dealings with it before it became Qingming Fangzhu's subordinate; he had been friends with this python.

They learned that this giant python was actually a dragon from the Jing River a hundred years ago.

The Jing River is a tributary of the Yellow River and a major waterway in Shaanxi Province, flowing through various regions.

For some unknown reason, the Jinghe Dragon Palace collapsed, the Dragon King died suddenly, and the giant python escaped in the chaos. Later, the python lived in the mountains, drinking from mountain springs and eating deer and rabbits, gradually becoming carefree and unrestrained.

I woke up that day, feeling refreshed, and was about to find something to eat before the winter snow made me lazy, when I heard a familiar voice calling out.

"Wait, wait..."

The giant python ignored the sound and continued its journey, upon hearing it:
"Fellow Daoist, please stay!"

The giant python stopped, turned to see the newcomer, and saw a black wind blowing towards it. The python lowered its head, its dark golden vertical pupils staring at the black wind, and spoke in human language, saying, "Isn't this the black wind? How did it turn into this?"

Seeing the giant python grow bigger and bigger and live so freely, Black Wind felt envious. He suppressed his envy and jealousy and said, "Alas, it's a long story."

The giant python was overjoyed to see its long-lost friend and invited him to its cave to eat some mountain fruits, venison, and drink some sweet mountain spring water. However, in Black Wind's condition, he naturally couldn't eat anything.

Black Wind said, "Fellow Daoist, I beg you to help me this time. I was ambushed by those two despicable and shameless humans, and I am no match for them on my own."

The Jinghe Giant Python replied:
“I want to help you, but I heard that great changes have occurred in the human world. The God of Mount Tai has disappeared. There is a god in the mountains who told me that it is best not to enter the world, but to cultivate in seclusion in the mountains, follow one’s nature, and wait for the right opportunity.”

"To avoid suffering the same misfortune as the Jing River dragon vein."

"If I were to cultivate in seclusion here, perhaps some true immortal would bestow upon me a decree from the Water God."

Black Wind's mind raced, and he said, "Alas, I'm just not destined for that."

"Come on, let's keep drinking."

"I wish you, brother, success in your cultivation here. As for me, at worst, my soul will be scattered in a few days."

He feigned nonchalance, and the giant python hesitated.

The giant python finally said, "Brother, were you truly framed?"

Black Wind said, "I've become like this, brother. Have you forgotten how we used to live among the mountains and rivers? I don't need you to use your full strength. That person will cross the Jing River later. When that happens, you can overturn them in the water."

"Making clouds and rain, stirring up storms is your old profession!"

"With both feet in the water, Feng Sui's skills must be greatly diminished. You don't need to fight to the death. You just need to keep that one-armed man occupied. In the remaining time, I can take down that kid, and then you can leave on your own!"

After thinking for a long time, the giant python said, "...Alright, I'll help you this time."

"After this, don't come looking for me again."

Black Wind was overjoyed.

So Black Wind wandered around, selling out all his face and favors, calling out "fellow Daoists" and begging for reinforcements, intending to fight Zhou Yan and Shen Cangming to the death with all his might.

Whether you live or die is another matter.

Let's take over Zhou Yan's body first, then we'll talk!
As a result, sounds could be heard throughout the surrounding area.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

………………

On this day, they were only half a day's journey away from Wugong Town. The little donkey was really exhausted, so Zhou Yan let it go to drink some water while he, under Shen Cangming's guidance, sensed the earth's veins.

After completing his cultivation, Zhou Yan went to find food.

Now it's all good; with the help of the Hungry Ghost Jade Talisman, we can find food that contains vital energy.

Then switch to the Kitchen God Jade Talisman, and you can conjure up a table full of delicious food, which can perfectly guarantee your life even when you are outside. It's just that when you are traveling, you can't do that, so you mostly eat dry food.

Zhou Yan wondered if the Kitchen God's power could conjure up some soda or compressed biscuits.

He diligently photographed a lot of food, and then he saw a glimmer of inspiration.

When bending down to pick it up.

Suddenly, I felt a tiny ripple spread across the earth.

Murderous intent?!

Zhou Yan's eyes narrowed slightly. He suddenly took half a step forward, grabbed the sword at his waist, spun around, and blocked horizontally. In an instant, two thin swords came and struck the sword in Zhou Yan's hand. Zhou Yan's eyes were fixed on the aloof woman in front of him.

"monster?!"

The woman said, "I've come to marry you."

Zhou Yan said, "Taking my life won't be that easy."

The aloof woman said, "I'll marry you on behalf of my godmother. Let's go home."

"Becoming a father."

Zhou Yan: "Huh???"

(End of this chapter)