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Chapter 80: The Expulsion - Wu Song Arrives! (1010 Chapters Updated Upon Release)

"Senior Brother Zhang, Senior Sister Mo, I am deeply grateful that you brought people to help."

Du Bingyan remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, her tone flat:

"Liu Sheng's archery skills are outstanding. He never misses a shot within three hundred paces, comparable to a sharpshooter in the army, and far superior to an ordinary martial artist."

At this point, her icy gaze swept over the crowd, emphasizing each word clearly:

"I hope that you will work together to help me complete this training and return home with a successful mission."

Training? Returning home after achieving success?
So, her appointment to the Demon Suppression Division in Shanyang County is actually a training trip down the mountain, and after she succeeds, she will return to her sect to continue her cultivation?

Liu Sheng's eyes flickered slightly, and he saw the others nodding, though their expressions were subtle and varied.

He suddenly realized that Zhang Mubai and the other seven people were probably also coming down the mountain for training.

These sects in the Great Yu are really interesting; they actually require their disciples to go down the mountain to gain experience and do good deeds...

Perhaps it's related to the cultivation after taking true form?

"Bingyan is absolutely right. We will work together to help you complete this trial and will not cause any unforeseen problems."

At this moment, Zhang Mubai chuckled softly, then turned and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Liu Sheng:
"There were many misunderstandings before, and I hope Brother Liu will forgive me."

As he spoke, he took out a white jade bottle from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Sheng, while glancing at Du Bingyan out of the corner of his eye:

"This is our sect's Yellow Crane Bone Tempering Pill, which is of great benefit to the cultivation of the Tendon and Bone Realm. Consider it an apology to Brother Liu."

Gan!
This guy is using me as a raft to curry favor with my wife!

Liu Sheng's eyes flashed with a rainbow light as he clearly saw Zhang Mubai's little tricks, and he immediately laughed in anger.

In particular, the seven disciples from the sect were determined to play the straight man, and upon seeing this, they showered him with compliments—

"Brother Mu Bai is so generous, he actually gave away the Yellow Crane Bone Tempering Pill!"

"I asked Brother Mu Bai for a bottle last time, but I couldn't get one..."

"It's all thanks to Sister Bingyan's influence. Otherwise, why would she give a country bumpkin a Yellow Crane Bone Tempering Pill that costs several hundred taels?"

"That's what you call loving someone because you love their house. Brother Mu Bai is so devoted to Sister Bing Yan, it's enviable!"

A short young man with a large mole on his lip was about to continue flattering someone when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He turned around and saw—

Du Bingyan looked at him expressionlessly.

It was cold, like a glacier.

He shuddered, forcing a fawning smile onto his face:
"Sister Bingyan, hehe, well, I..."

Du Bingyan waved her hand to interrupt him, her tone cold and hard:
"Sun Hao, you should go back now."

"Ah? Sister Bingyan, I..."

"Let's go, don't embarrass the Iron Sword Sect."

Du Bingyan frowned, her face sprouted patches of silver scales, and her eyes and eyebrows became alluring.

Is this the internal force being channeled, preparing to attack?!

Liu Sheng raised an eyebrow, not expecting his wife to be so assertive, directly kicking people out without giving them any face.

It's all because this idiot surnamed Sun used her to flatter Zhang Mubai!
It seems that she and Zhang Mubai are not very close.

Good thing!

"Bingyan, Junior Brother Sun, he..."

Zhang Mubai tried to plead for mercy, but when he met Du Bingyan's indifferent eyes, his words caught in his throat.

His expression darkened, but he still forced himself to speak:

"Captain Du, now is a time when we need men. Why not let Sun Hao stay and redeem himself through meritorious service?"

"No need."

Du Bingyan shook her head, her attitude firm.

"Humph!"

Sun Hao's face turned red, and the large mole at the corner of his mouth almost turned blood red. Finally, he snorted coldly and turned away.

For a moment, silence fell over the room. The air seemed to freeze, and even breathing sounded particularly jarring.

Nalan Rou, in particular, had her chest heaving violently, and her face showed indignation.

She was standing up for Zhang Mubai.

These sect disciples never expected that Du Bingyan would be so disrespectful to them, sending Sun Hao away simply because of a joke. Such behavior chilled their hearts, and they couldn't help but consider leaving.

"We can't let these 'scapegoats' get away..."

As an outsider, Liu Sheng had a keen eye and noticed the unusual atmosphere.

Although he didn't know why Du Bingyan's personality had changed so drastically, the most important thing at the moment was to keep these people.

"Otherwise, who will take the blame?"

His eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately changed the subject:

"My lord, after I returned yesterday, a question came to mind..."

If Xu Qidong was indeed kidnapped by cult members, then there must be accomplices in the city to help him clean up the mess.

Looking around Shanyang County, there are probably very few who can operate undetected under the noses of the county government and the Demon Suppression Bureau.

"What do you want to say?"

Du Bingyan frowned slightly, glanced at Liu Sheng, and said in a deep voice:
"If you have something to say, just say it."

"I'm wondering what the White Lotus Sect's true purpose is. Did they instigate this riot simply for the sake of rioting?"

Liu Sheng licked his lips and lowered his voice:
"Furthermore, just how much benefit would it take for some powerful figures in the city to risk having their families wiped out and colluding with the White Lotus Sect? It can't be just for a few taels of silver, can it?"

Du Bingyan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but then a look of realization dawned on her, and she already had the answer in her heart.

The Cave of the Divine Being!

The Divine Cave deep within Black Wind Mountain is said to contain many divine treasures, possessing all sorts of incredible abilities.

For example, one of them is called "Willow Branch Dew".

No matter how severe the injury, even if only the head remains, as long as the person is still alive, a single drop of water can completely heal them without leaving any future problems.

The "Tiger Demon" Wu Song is said to have come for this magical object, intending to revive his severed arm and advance further.

Since this matter involves sacred treasures from cave dwellings, the imperial court and various sects had already established procedures.

The powerful and wealthy families in Shanyang County were of too low a status to participate.

However, what if someone is still unwilling to give up and takes the risk of colluding with the White Lotus Sect, intending to fish in troubled waters...?

That makes sense.

Moreover, those who dare to collude with the White Lotus Sect are certainly not the weak forces such as gangs and escort agencies in the outer city.

Otherwise, the Green Snake Gang will serve as a cautionary tale.

Therefore, it must be...

Those powerful and wealthy families in the inner city!

In Shanyang County, there are very few families that can be called "powerful clans and wealthy households".

"Wu, Jin, Luo, Wei, one of these four clans?"

Du Bingyan recalled what she had seen and heard when she last visited the Wu family, and a thought struck her.

Regardless of the two characters "Wu Mansion" on the plaque bearing the name of the residence, the number of gold nails on the vermilion gate, the area of ​​the residence, the height of the building, the style of the eaves, and so on—

All of them have overstepped their bounds!
Moreover, the brothers Xu Qichun and Xu Qixia had previously been imprisoned for their alleged collusion with the White Lotus Sect...

It was only after the Wu family intervened that they were released.

No, if the Wu family colluded with the White Lotus Sect, why did those demons kidnap Xu Qidong?
Threat? Internal strife?
Or is there someone else colluding with the White Lotus Sect?

For a moment, Du Bingyan was lost in thought and fell silent.

Zhang Mubai and the others were newcomers and didn't understand the situation. They looked at each other in confusion, and their gazes toward Liu Sheng became increasingly hostile.

Just then, a soldier in full armor entered, with a badge of a white elephant with gold tusks on his chest.

They are the private soldiers of General Xie Bao, the Demon Subduer!

"Commander Du, Lord Bai has already discovered the whereabouts of the murderer Wu Song two hundred miles outside the city."

The soldier handed the flaming token to Du Bingyan and said in a deep voice:
"The general has ordered all captains in the city to mobilize their elite troops and follow him into the mountains to kill the enemy!"

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