Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 221 Message Fireworks

Or perhaps it wasn't that Di Yuan suddenly became tough...

Rather, he knew he was doomed, and rather than prolong his life, he decided to make his own choice!

He braced himself against the stone platform with both hands, and taking advantage of the moment when Han Yi was looking down in thought, he flipped over and fell off the cliff again.

His movements were too fast; Han Yi had no time to grab him and could only watch helplessly as he flipped over, fell, and reached out.

He could only faintly hear Di Yuan's joyful laughter carried on the wind.

In mid-air, Di Yuan took out a cylindrical bamboo tube from his bosom.

Then he quickly took out a flint from his sleeve, struck it hard, sparked a fire, and ignited a red fuse on the side of the bamboo tube.

hiss!

The fuse burned rapidly, and just as it was about to reach the top of the bamboo tube, Di Yuan raised his hands high, like an old bird soaring in the sky.

Biu!

Inside the green bamboo tube, a red flame ignited, shooting out a bright yellow, dazzling line of fire that shot straight into the sky and exploded.

Bang!

A huge firework exploded, accompanied by a yellow flame symbol resembling the character for "mountain," which could be easily seen for dozens of miles around.

"Old man, I've spent my whole life following orders and arrangements..." Di Yuan laughed heartily, "I, now, can finally make my own decisions!"

The yellow fireworks reflected on his blood-stained face, but they only made him happier. He felt free, in control of his own destiny, and the taste of courageous rebellion was wonderful.

This was the first time in his life that he had felt so exhilarated!

Even the most recent happy event, being promoted to a constable by Huang Shanjun, couldn't have been this exhilarating!

He obeyed his family's arrangements from a young age and learned the family's martial arts from childhood. He studied hard for more than ten years, but he only learned a fancy move that could not be used for fighting. He took over his father's job and became a detective who could only do dirty and hard work on difficult and complicated cases.

Normally, he wouldn't be the one to think of good things, but he'd be the one to solve difficult cases and dangerous situations. He also tries to change things and struggles.

However, his submissive and compliant nature, cultivated since childhood, prevented him from changing his situation and instead led him into a predicament. As a result, his personality became increasingly strange and abnormal.

He had heard people gossip about him behind his back more than once, calling him old-fashioned and eccentric, but he didn't care. After all, he was old, had lost his joy and pursuits, and was like a walking corpse. Only when he saw his pockets full of gold and silver treasures and was lying on a woman's belly did he feel like he was still alive.

He didn't even find a wife and children. Instead, he spent his money in brothels, indulging in debauchery and living a life of endless cycles of making money, women, and making money.

Although I haven't achieved anything remarkable in my life, it's still been worthwhile!

No, I have also achieved something. At the very least, in my last case, I thwarted the scheme of a martial arts master who had reached the level of internal strength!

After Di Yuan uttered the name Huang Shanjun, he saw the drastic change in Han Yi's expression. Combined with the evidence he had, he knew that the person in front of him, even if he was not a participant in the Peach Blossom Village massacre, must be someone who knew about it!

So he lit the communication firework!

'Hahaha!'

'I've actually solved a major case involving a martial arts master who has reached the level of internal strength!'

'Furthermore, I successfully used one last trick on the martial arts master!'

'It was worth it, really worth it. It's a pity I have no descendants, otherwise I would definitely have included this in the family genealogy!'

'Forget it, forget it. Having no descendants suits me just fine. At least they won't have to endure the injustices I suffered!'

These were Di Yuan's last thoughts, and his face was filled with peace and joy.

Bang!

With another loud bang, Di Yuan fell to the ground, his body twitched a few times, and he fell into eternal darkness and tranquility.

“…..”

The bright yellow fireworks reflected in Han Yi's eyes as they rose into the air, magnified, shrank, and finally scattered, merging with Di Yuan, who had been smashed into a pile of flesh, becoming indistinguishable from him.

"He's a man..."

He sighed, realizing that he had been overwhelmed by emotion upon hearing the name Huang Shanjun, and that his expression had become erratic. In his haste, he wanted to get some answers.

Unexpectedly, Di Yuan noticed the clue in just a moment of change in his facial expression.

More importantly, this person did not hesitate to jump off the cliff and commit suicide, and even set off fireworks to send a message, revealing his location!

Han Yi, a dignified martial arts master who had reached the Energizing Realm, was actually tricked by an ordinary martial artist!

However, despite being tricked by Di Yuan, Han Yi felt no anger at all, but rather a faint sense of admiration for the man.

There is great terror between life and death!

Most people, when faced with death, kneel down and beg for mercy, pleading loudly in an attempt to find the last glimmer of hope to survive. Almost no one can do what Di Yuan did.

He took life and death lightly, was incredibly open-minded and insightful. Even on his deathbed, he used the name Huang Shanjun to attract Han Yi's attention and took the opportunity to release a message firework!

"It's a pity we met too late..." Han Yi shook his head; he greatly admired Di Yuan.

If the two had met earlier and were on the same side, perhaps they would have developed a friendship despite their age difference!

But now...

Han Yi took one last look at Di Yuan's corpse at the foot of the mountain, then leaped up and quickly climbed back up the cliff, disappearing into the distant mountains.

After Di Yuan uttered the word "Huangshan Jun," he fully understood why he had encountered so many officials and constables blocking the road.

There must be no other reason than that the incident in Peach Blossom Village led someone to discover clues and mistakenly believe that he was the one who did it.

In the battle at Peach Blossom Village, the entire Huang family, including Huang Zi'ang, was indeed killed by Tao Gu and her group of sinister beings. Han Yi and his companions did not actually participate in the attack; instead, they joined forces with the Huang family. However, Han Yi was unable to explain this to others.

Firstly, many caravans pass through the area around Peach Blossom Village, and many travelers stop there to rest and stay overnight without incident. However, on the very day Han Yi and the Huang family's caravan went to stay, the entire village transformed into malevolent spirits, intent on killing everyone!

If he were to use the excuse of a chance encounter to clarify things to others, it wouldn't be a question of whether others would believe him or not; rather, Han Yi himself couldn't bring himself to say it, as he felt the reason was far too absurd!

Secondly, even if others could barely believe that he and the Huang family encountered demons and evil spirits, and were wiped out because they joined forces, why are Han Yi and the others still alive and well when the Huang family is dead?

Furthermore, the Huang family's inherited formations were able to contend with martial arts masters at the Enlightenment level for a period of time. They were all defeated and wiped out. How did Han Yi manage to eliminate these demons and evil spirits?

Han Yi couldn't very well say that he absorbed the Yin energy using the system, then channeled his energy into his meridians, unleashing a devastating attack and saving everything in one fell swoop!

Things related to the system are of utmost importance and cannot be exposed in any way!

Thirdly, even if the previous things could be covered up, would Huang Shanjun let him go?

Han Yi is not a three-year-old child who can be coaxed with a lollipop, nor is he a naive martial artist who would believe that Huang Shanjun is righteous and upright.

Huang Shanjun, having arranged for his loyal subordinates to transport contraband items such as armor, even sent his own son along to keep watch.

He certainly couldn't let anyone know about such a secret matter!

Therefore, even if everything is concealed and covered up, Huang Shanjun will definitely kill to silence all those who know the truth!

Therefore, Han Yi was truly suffering in silence, unable to express his bitterness. Huang Shanjun was a renowned martial arts master in Anyan City, having cultivated his internal energy for a long time; who knew what secret techniques he might possess?

The Peach Blossom Village incident was originally a misunderstanding caused by chance. Who would want to fight to the death with a martial arts master and make enemies for no reason?

Han Yi didn't want to get into a fight for such a ridiculous reason.

Moreover, Huang Shanjun's son, Huang Zi'ang, also died in Peach Blossom Village, so he must have been blamed for all of this.

Therefore, this battle will be a fight to the death!

Therefore, he could only leave first. As long as he didn't run into Huang Shanjun and escaped this area, then everything would be up to him!

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At the foot of Peach Blossom Mountain.

At this moment, the forest, which was once teeming with wild beasts and covered with trees, has been reduced to a large area of ​​fallen gray and white trees, replaced by rows of black tents.

The tents, resembling ugly ant nests, were scattered across the snow-covered land, completely ruining the exceptionally clean, beautiful, and pristine snowscape.

At this moment, squads of soldiers wearing brown leather armor were shouting and training, bustling in and out of the camp like ants.

In the middle of the camp, in the largest tent, with a yellow tiger pattern painted on the curtain, bright red charcoal crackled and burned in a golden charcoal brazier, making the whole tent warm and inviting, and inviting one to sleep.

Tap, tap, tap…

On the rosewood table, a bony arm is unconsciously tapping the surface, as if deep in thought.

Huang Shanjun sat solemnly in his armchair, pondering various questions. He had a habit of tapping his fingers whenever he entered a deep state of thought. He was considering whether the locations of the checkpoints, based on Di Yuan's plan, were reasonable and sufficient, and how the number of personnel should be allocated.

He was able to bring so many officials and soldiers not solely to find the perpetrators of the Peach Blossom Village massacre.

If it were merely to find the murderer, even with his position as the chief constable of An'yan City and the inspector of the patrol department, he wouldn't be able to mobilize so many soldiers at once.

There was another reason why so many soldiers could be brought this time...

That is the "Spring Intensive Training"!

The purpose of the patrol and inspection offices was to check passersby, find those without travel permits, apprehend spies, intercept escaped soldiers and prisoners, combat smuggling, and maintain normal business and travel exchanges!

Recently, many caravans traveling on the trade route to Anyan City have been robbed and attacked by bandits and thieves. As a result, many large families and businesses have complained to the county magistrate.

Therefore, the final responsibility still falls on Huang Shanjun, the patrol inspector. After all, the daily work of the patrol inspectorate is to protect caravans and crack down on bandits!

Huang Shanjun also used this reason as an excuse to frankly admit that the patrol and inspection troops were too weak and lacked manpower, and urgently needed training, which made the county magistrate agree to this large-scale military training!

Of course, it's unclear whether it's genuine military training or just for show. Perhaps it's a case of using public office for private gain, searching for perpetrators, or perhaps it's a sincere effort to train a strong and powerful army to combat bandits.

Only Huang Shanjun himself knows his true thoughts.

Thud...

With a loud bang, Huang Shanjun pushed back his chair, strode out of the tent, and looked toward the place where the smoke and fire had exploded, somewhere in Peach Blossom Mountain.

Large swathes of brilliant yellow flames shot into the sky, dazzling and eye-catching, and the character 'mountain' formed by the flames was clearly visible even from a distance. "It's the communication smoke bomb on Di Yuan!" Huang Shanjun's expression immediately turned serious. When he arranged for Di Yuan and his group to guard the checkpoint, he had specially distributed some communication tubes to Di Yuan.

Di Yuan was a smart man, so he naturally knew when to use the communication fireworks and when not to use them, without Huang Shanjun having to give him any further instructions.

Di Yuan would only report the crime when he encountered the most suspicious person or when he discovered a confirmed culprit…....

Or, it could be right before you die!

Only then will the communication flare be ignited and the launch initiated!

However, judging from the color of the fireworks, when Di Yuan lit the fireworks, it was clearly the first scenario!

In other words, Di Yuan may have already discovered the culprit behind the murder of his son and the Huang family's caravan!

"You who killed my son, you shall die!"

Huang Shanjun's eyes were cold as he strode out of the tent. "We've spotted a big fish! Let's go!"

Outside the tent, two adjutants stepped forward, preparing to salute Huang Shanjun, but Huang Shanjun waved his hand and gave the order.

"Yes! Your lord!"

The two adjutants quickly and respectfully went down to lead the long-awaited squads on their training exercises.

With each command issued, dozens of squads, like ants returning to their nest, densely packed together, assembled, and sprang into action, resembling a black tide.

"My lord, everything is ready!" An adjutant quickly walked up to Huang Shanjun, bowed, and said.

"Judging from the location of the signal fireworks, it is roughly on the east side of Peach Blossom Mountain. Send down the order to block all nearby traffic arteries and not allow anyone to pass through!"

While I was away from the camp, the camp gates were closed and on full alert!

"Without further ado, let's set off!" Huang Shanjun sat up, observed the location of the fireworks, compared it with the terrain map in his hand, and issued a series of orders.

"go!"

With a wave of his sleeve, he strode forward, followed closely by his adjutant who relayed the orders down the ranks, picked up Huang Shanjun's weapon, and took his place.

Then, squads of crossbowmen formed ranks and advanced in an orderly fashion, like crossbow bolts ready to be fired.