Demon Emperor

Chapter 55 White-haired Donkey

Two people were flying in the sky, while a vast herd of beasts surged below.

The woman trailed a long white skirt, reaching one hand forward.

"Your Majesty, I need to speed up!"

Ruan Hu loosened his embrace slightly, and they appeared to be side by side rather than pressed tightly together.

The two looked somewhat anxious, and Bai Gu then explained the reason.

"No!"

"It will be dawn soon."

Ruan Hu must return to his body before dawn, or something will go wrong.

But to be honest, when Ruan Hu looked up, he couldn't see any sign or trace of dawn approaching.

However, Ruan Hu knew that this was due to the difference between the Yin and Yang realms, and also because ghosts and living people had different perspectives.

He asked, "What should we do now?"

Bai Gu said, "Your Majesty, please go back first. This servant will attach myself to this white-headed donkey and lead them to find Your Majesty."

Ruan Hu gave Bai Gu Shen a deep look. His first thought was that Bai Gu Shen was going to run away with the white-headed donkey.
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Silkworm County.

Outside the Chengwang Temple, shamans had been conducting a grand sacrificial ceremony for the gods all night.

The Nuo dance performed by the masked monster had long since ended, but the campfire was still burning, and people continued to add firewood to it.

In addition, a group of people, including those ringing bells, chanting incantations, and beating drums, were still moving.

Because the emperor in the temple was still sitting cross-legged in the hall, "devoutly" worshipping the gods.

The emperor hadn't called it over, so no one dared to leave.

Some of the officials who had come along also sat in the courtyard all night; many were yawning, and some were already dozing off.

"what!"

"How about it?"

"It's already dawn."

Has His Majesty come out?

Everyone was getting tired, but the emperor sat inside without moving. Everyone could see his increasingly strong physique, like that of a galloping horse or a cheetah.

"It seems that the Emperor's devotion to gods and saints is very firm!"

"Just who is this White Maiden Goddess?"

Have you ever heard of this before?

“Never.”

They all originally thought that the emperor had simply learned from somewhere that there was a deity called Bai Gu Shen in this place, and thus came to worship her.

But judging from the current situation, it seems that it's not that simple.

but.

They still had no idea what Ruan Hu was up to.

Of course, many people also believe that Ruan Hu is just putting on an act.

Or.

It was because of the series of events caused by ghosts and spirits that he was desperate and sought help from ghosts and spirits everywhere.

privately.

Many people are still talking about what happened in the imperial tomb.

"Recently, there have been frequent ghostly and spirit disturbances both inside and outside the court, and even the late emperor's mausoleum is not at peace. What is the reason for this?"

"It seems His Majesty is also worried about this matter, which is why he has come to pray for the protection of the gods and spirits."

"It's not that simple. Back then, the Six Heavenly Palaces had deities to protect the world, but His Majesty insisted on destroying the mountains and temples of all the gods of the Underworld. Now look at the mess... sigh..."

"In my opinion, the emperor will still have to invite the gods of the underworld back. If things continue like this, what will become of us?"

The influence of the Hell Path is pervasive in the Western Lands. Ruan Hu forcibly destroyed the faith and temples of the gods of the Underworld of the Hell Path, and although many people did not show it on their faces, they were still very dissatisfied in their hearts.

Now, seeing ghosts and spirits causing trouble, everyone starts to gloat.

They were wondering how the emperor would handle the situation.

As the red sun rose in the east, Ruan Hu woke up instantly.

When he woke up, Ruan Hu immediately looked in the direction of the Fenghuang Mountains.

His brows were slightly furrowed, as if he were worried.

After Ruan Hu got up and came out, the people outside also started to move in a large group, bowing in unison, though not in perfect order.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty……"

Ruan Hu looked outside and told everyone about the results of his conversation with the deity Bai Gu the previous night.

"I just had a dream. I dreamt that a white-haired, black-bodied steed came down from the plateau. I wonder if any of my ministers here can interpret this dream?" The crowd discussed among themselves, but still did not know the meaning of Ruan Hu's dream.

Or perhaps, what was Ruan Hu's purpose in saying these words?

Ruan Hu didn't say much, but led his men away from Chengwang Temple and back to the villa.

but.

By the afternoon, Ruan Hu's dream of a "white horse" descending from the plateau came true.

A huge commotion suddenly occurred at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain.

"Boom!"

"Dong dong dong dong!"

The earth seemed to tremble, accompanied by a chaotic rhythm.

Looking up, flocks of birds soared into the sky from the mountains, hovering high above.

"Chi chi chi chi..."

A large herd of "horses" rushed out from the foot of the mountain and arrived on a plain outside the silkworm county.

They had been running for a day and a night, but suddenly stopped and began to graze leisurely on the plain.

This news immediately alarmed the officials and common people of Can County, as well as the emperor and his officials who were stationed there.

The crowd rushed over to take a look, and from a distance, the creatures looked like horses, each one tall and majestic, even larger than ordinary warhorses.

Its head was white, but its body was black, making it look quite peculiar, as if two different species had been spliced ​​together.

But upon closer inspection, everyone realized that something was amiss with this "horse."
"No, no, this is a donkey!"

"How could that be? Don't try to fool me. I've seen donkeys before, but where in this world would such a big donkey come from?"

"But, but, this is a donkey, isn't it?"

People started arguing, judging whether the thing was a horse or a donkey.

And some people immediately remembered what the emperor had said before.

An official looked at the strange creatures, which he couldn't tell were horses or donkeys, then suddenly turned to the crowd and asked a question.

"Do you all remember what His Majesty said at the Chengwang Temple this morning?"

The others also realized what was happening and began to bring up the matter.

"Of course I remember. His Majesty said he dreamed of a white-haired, black-bodied steed that came to him in his dream."

"The white horse Your Majesty spoke of, could it be this?"

"It's really here!"

"How strange, could this be a gift from a deity?"

The emperor said there was a "horse" in the morning, and the "horse" was delivered in the afternoon.

If you say there's no contact, no one will believe you.

And this time.

Ruan Hu also came to personally inspect the cavalry mounts he had painstakingly acquired.

Looking down at the grassland from the high place, I roughly estimated there were three or four thousand of them.

Even if we exclude some, there should still be over a thousand that can be used as mounted soldiers in combat. That would be enough to form a small cavalry force, not to mention that these are a different species.

Seeing this, Ruan Hu nodded and said.

"As expected, it really was sent to me."

To Ruan Hu's delight, the White Goddess did not betray him at the last moment and obediently delivered the white-headed donkey.

However, the courtiers believed that Ruan Hu was referring to a dream that had come true.

The emperor himself is a figure of divine influence, and at this moment, in everyone's eyes, Ruan Hu has truly received the help of ghosts and gods.

Immediately, people stepped forward to sing his praises.

"It is said that in ancient times, sage kings were all aided by deities. It must be that the deity knew that the wise and virtuous ruler of our Great Sheng was coming to this place, so he came to help His Majesty."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"The ruler of the Nine Provinces, ordained by Heaven, protected by the gods..."

Ruan Hu did not point it out.

Although something may seem insignificant, sometimes prestige and the emperor's power are accumulated little by little in this way.

Although these people are exaggerating a bit too much.

Ruan Hu also vaguely understood why the emperor had such inexplicable confidence before.

Ruan Hu ordered his men to gather all the white-headed donkeys together, preparing to hand them over to the Imperial Horse Administration.

This white-haired donkey will surely become an important force under his command.

(End of this chapter)