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Chapter 96 Is he a Taoist priest from Qing County?

For powerful and influential families, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances is their forte.

Sure enough, upon seeing that the six largest clans in Qingzhou were all here, they immediately followed.

They had previously been marveling that they had finally found a true immortal.

Now everyone is craning their necks to look at Han Cheng. They have been listening to the Taoist priest's supernatural powers all morning, but they don't even know what the Taoist priest looks like.

But the person who had invited Du Yuan back immediately changed his expression and returned with another person.

Han Cheng asked, puzzled.

"Where is the Taoist priest?"

The person who brought him bowed his head and said:

"The Taoist priest has already gone out!"

Why are you only telling me now about something this important?

The man hurriedly explained:

"The Taoist priest just left not long ago! He left a few words, and I came immediately to inform you!"

"What explanation do you have?"

Han Cheng wasn't worried that the other powerful families wouldn't follow them in the absence of the Daoist Master. This was because all six major clans knew how formidable they were.

Whether other small households have them or not is not important.

But the Taoist priest was their backbone; without him, they didn't know what to do!

The servant hurriedly said:

"The Taoist priest said he saw the city's energy fluctuating and deduced something was amiss, so he left ahead of us. He told me to tell you gentlemen: there's no need to worry about his whereabouts; just proceed according to the plan agreed upon last night."

Upon hearing this, the hearts of the six families—Han, Fang, Cui, Xing, Feng, and Zhang—finally settled, and they exchanged knowing glances.

What follows is endless relaxation and comfort.

They were eager to know what Anqing Wang would look like at that time.
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At the west gate of Qingzhou, the imperial procession of the Prince of Anqing had already arrived before the city gate.

The panicked people, upon seeing that such an important figure as King Anqing had arrived, spontaneously made way for him.

Firstly, they feared those in power and influential positions; secondly, they thought that if the other party left early, they could come up with a solution sooner.

The Mi River turned red, a matter of life and death for countless people along its banks.

Putting aside everything else, most of the water people draw daily comes from the Mi River.

With the Chishui River now flowing rampant, who would dare to take it rashly?

Therefore, shouts rose and fell among the crowd:

"The prince is here! Make way!"

"Make way for the esteemed guest! Perhaps Mi Shui can be saved!"

Hearing the bustling noise outside the car, An Qingwang could no longer suppress the smile on his lips.

This wasn't the first time he'd experienced such a scene of being the center of attention, but the feeling of having one's life and all hopes pinned on one person was something he was experiencing for the first time.

This feeling intoxicated him and gave rise to endless fantasies—what would it be like if the "Prince" who roared like a tsunami were replaced by the "Emperor"?

Lost in his reverie, King Anqing felt as if his mind and spirit were floating away from his body.

It swept past the city gates of Qingzhou, soared into the clouds, and sped south towards Jingzhao.

Just as he finally saw the long-lost palace and the dragon throne he had only ever seen while kneeling, he was about to witness it.

The carriage suddenly stopped!
Anqing Wang's body suddenly leaned forward, and his dream of imperial power, which was within his grasp, along with his wandering soul, was forcibly pulled back into the cramped carriage.

"Your Highness, someone is blocking the road!"

King Anqing was immediately enraged, and for some reason, ever since that dream was shattered, his heart had been filled with endless fear.

It's as if everything has already ended before it's even started.

Therefore, he could only suppress the inexplicable panic with boundless anger. After stepping out of the carriage with a gloomy face, King Anqing looked down at the people from his high position, and his gloomy anger vanished completely when he raised his head.

He didn't speak immediately, but instead looked at the person blocking his way.

After seeing the hair clearly and the white jade hairpin stuck on it.

Anqing Wang was certain that it wasn't the Taoist priest from Qing County, but even so, he didn't say anything.

First, it's unlikely that anyone would dare to stop his carriage; second, there are some things that shouldn't be the concern of a prince like him.

And the panic in his heart was taking him too seriously.

Therefore, his head bodyguard, Zhang Sandao, immediately drew his long sword and shouted sternly:

"What is your intention in obstructing the royal procession?!"

With a wave of his hand, a large number of armored soldiers surrounded him.

Unlike Anqing Wang, whose heart was beginning to race with panic and who needed to suppress his anger, Anqing Wang was different.

Zhang Sandao was truly furious. The suddenness of the event had already prevented him from clearing the area beforehand, and now that the royal carriage had been stopped, he was the first to suffer.

He rushed forward, intending only to stab the man to death.

He just couldn't do it in front of everyone.

Surrounded by numerous armored soldiers, Du Yuan remained completely calm. He simply looked at Prince Anqing and said:
"I only came to see if Your Highness could still be saved one last time."

As soon as Du Yuan got up early in the morning, she saw that the energy above Qingzhou was completely disordered. Countless scarlet energies from the Mi River not only spread throughout Qingzhou, but also began to entwine towards the sky above the Prince's Mansion.

So much so that it completely surrounded the aura of a creature that resembled both a dragon and a serpent.

Upon seeing this, Du Yuan knew that the other party was preparing to take action against King An Qing.

Therefore, he made a special trip here to see if this Prince Anqing could still be saved.

After all, it's wrong to assume someone is beyond help just because they don't look good or even look at them.

An innocent monster—Du Yuan didn't want such a thing to come from her own hands.

As for the snake demon in Qing County, Du Yuan made that assertion only because numerous pieces of evidence pointed to her.

"How dare you spread such heresies! Guards, seize him!"

Zhang Sandao raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and immediately rebuked him.

The soldiers on the left and right were like wolves and tigers, ready to pounce on Du Yuan and pin her down.

But one voice froze them in place—"Wait!"

Zhang Sandao turned around in surprise and said:
"Your Majesty?"

The aura above King Anqing's head gradually took on the shape of a dragon, and surrounded by a great deal of scarlet energy, it raised its head and roared.

As he dispersed the countless crimson stains, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and asked:
"Is he a Taoist priest from Qing County?"

This scene piqued Du Yuan's interest.

Even if fate brings misfortune upon you and you find yourself imprisoned, can you still save yourself?
However, I still need to see if you are worth my help.

“I am not from Qing County, but I do come from Qing County. I suppose I am the person you are talking about.”

These words made Anqing Wang's eyes light up.

He already has the help of Master Gufeng, and if he could gain the help of this person as well, what would he have to worry about in achieving his great cause?
His first instinct was to get off the carriage and personally try to win them over. However, the inexplicable unease he felt after his carriage was stopped, along with the other party's earlier astonishing words, held him firmly in place.

After much deliberation, he remained motionless, standing atop the carriage shaft, looking down at the carriage, and asked with his hands behind his back:

"I have heard of the Taoist priest's deeds in subduing demons and monsters in Qing County. On behalf of the people of Qing County, I would like to express my gratitude to the Taoist priest for his kindness!"

As he spoke, he slightly raised his hand in a gesture of respect.

The tone abruptly shifted, becoming inquisitive and tinged with a barely perceptible chill:

"But I don't understand, why did the Taoist priest utter such alarming words just now?"

Does this person know what he's planning to do?
(End of this chapter)