Feasibility of Mermaids Infiltrating Qilin

The news that the Level 4 drought demon had died soon spread throughout Qinghao Town, but the residents of Qinghao Town showed no joy on their faces.

Just yesterday, patrolling constables discovered a drought demon that had been transformed from an animal outside the town.

The animal-shaped drought demon was far more powerful than the human-shaped one. If the constables hadn't been wearing protective wooden talismans drawn by Master Qin, it's hard to say whether they could have escaped the animal drought demon.

Upon learning this news, Li Mingzhen immediately dispatched several Bone Refining Martial Artists to eliminate the animal drought demon.

However, the unease in the hearts of the people of Qinghao Town completely erupted, and countless people gathered in front of the Tongwu Division, strongly demanding to flee Qinghao Town.

Sunny Town is no longer safe, and everyone has realized this.

Amidst the uproar and commotion of the crowd, Su Xingze leaned lazily against the little Qilin, looking down at the scene unfolding at the entrance of the Tongwu Division.

"This is the effect that Commander Li wanted, isn't it?"

As early as when he learned that the ancestor of drought demons, who had not yet fully awakened, might be hidden within the territory of Qinghao Town, Li Mingzhen began to make preparations.

The residents of Qinghao Town must be evacuated. On the one hand, as the commander of the Tongwu Division, it is his duty to protect the people. On the other hand, if these people are allowed to remain in Qinghao Town, it will indirectly strengthen the power of the drought demon.

To be pessimistic, out of tens of thousands of townspeople, one or two will inevitably become quite powerful, which would just be helping the enemy grow stronger.

From any perspective, they had to take the people of this town away.

Forcing people to evacuate is not as effective as people voluntarily requesting to evacuate.

There will always be people who feel reluctant to leave their homeland and will not cooperate with them, but what if the people themselves feel that this place is too dangerous and ask to leave?

Therefore, even though Li Mingzhen was already preparing to evacuate the people, he did not reveal any information. Instead, he secretly sent people to spread news about the drought demon.

The appearance of Level 4 drought demons and animal drought demons, and the increasing number of drought demons near Qinghao Town, have been constantly reported to the local people.

The people grew increasingly frightened, and when they finally saw the constables returning, supporting each other in their miserable state, their fear reached its peak.

Zhang Shenglin already knew the outcome of this farce. He glanced at Li Mingzhen calming the people, then lowered his head and began to ponder the newly acquired sword technique manual.

As expected, at the people's request, Li Mingzhen reluctantly agreed to their request to evacuate Qinghao Town.

"Fellow villagers, after discussion, the Tongwu Division and the County Magistrate have decided to agree to your evacuation. However, due to the large number of people evacuating, we must divide into three teams to evacuate."

Upon hearing that they would be split into three groups to evacuate, the people erupted in protest, with no one willing to be the last to leave, making the scene even more chaotic.

Li Mingzhen had been thinking about the evacuation for many days. The plan had already been finalized and could not be questioned. Under Li Mingzhen's firm stance, the people also agreed to the result of evacuating in three batches.

The next day, Su Xingze and his companion were summoned to the Tongwu Division.

"You two will join the first group to evacuate."

Li Mingzhen spoke as if he were informing them, and Su Xingze didn't care which batch he left in; leaving earlier was exactly what he wanted, so he didn't refuse his arrangement.

Seeing that they had no objections, Li Mingzhen's expression softened: "Although the first batch of people can leave this place of trouble sooner, you are also the most in danger."

"The Tongwu Division only cleared out the drought demons near Qinghao Town. No one knows how many new drought demons have been born along the way from Qinghao Town to Mu County, and whether they are powerful is also unknown."

“This is a dangerous mission. If you don’t want to go, don’t worry about making me angry, you can just say so.”

"I accept."

Zhang Shenglin didn't mind the dangers on the road. Although he had been in this world for less than three months, his progress was enormous.

He was like a sponge, frantically absorbing the knowledge of this world, and his skills, swordsmanship, and movement techniques underwent a complete transformation.

He felt he was getting closer and closer to the breakthrough point, but that small gap had been holding him back for a long time, and he needed more battles as resources.

Zhang Shenglin accepted the task, and Su Xingze was even less likely to refuse.

"I accept that too."

On the day they left Qinghao Town, Li Mingzhen came to see them off. Amidst the envious gazes of the other guards, Li Mingzhen slipped a jade talisman to each of them.

"When encountering an insurmountable enemy, activate the jade talisman."

Zhang Shenglin looked down at the jade talisman that was clearly not simple, a hint of confusion appearing in his usually calm eyes.

"why?"

Li Mingzhen patted his shoulder with a smile. The young man's training intensity was very high every day, but for some reason he just couldn't gain weight. Fortunately, although his body looked thin, it was actually very strong, so the training was not in vain.

He gazed at the thin boy before him, as if seeing another stubborn and hardworking child.

He knew they weren't one person, and he wouldn't treat Zhang Shenglin as a subordinate. That would be too unfair to his deceased subordinate and an insult to Zhang Shenglin.

"I just feel that as a senior, I should take care of an outstanding young man like you. Besides, you have learned my 'Thirty-Six Wind and Thunder Leg Techniques,' so you can be considered half of my disciple. There's no reason for a master to give something to his disciple."

"If I have to give a reason, it's that I want to give it!"

Seeing his arrogant expression, Su Xingze clapped and exclaimed, "The commander is so domineering!"

Seeing his expression, Li Mingzhen was amused: "You're much better at talking than your brother."

Hearing that the little Qilin was being mistaken for his older brother again, Su Xingze gritted his teeth. He was clearly older than the little Qilin, it was all the system's fault!

Li Mingzhen took out a crystal-like talisman pen from his person and handed it to Su Xingze.

"This is from my collection. I originally intended to give it to Elder Qin as a congratulatory gift, but he already has a better talisman brush. Elder Qin said that you have a great talent for talismans, so I'll give this brush to you."

Su Xingze was surprised to receive a gift. He could sense that Li Mingzhen genuinely had no ulterior motives in doing these things; it was all done on a whim. He was truly a good person and genuinely kind to the little Qilin.

Of course, the little Qilin deserves to be treated so well. Those who can't stand the little Qilin are the ones who lack vision.

Because of this, Su Xingze's goodwill towards Li Mingzhen increased rapidly.

Zhang Shenglin put away the jade talisman, gave Li Mingzhen a deep look, and respectfully performed a disciple's salute.

"Thank you for the gift, sir."

He turned and walked to the front of the group, where the horses provided by the Military Command were located.

Su Xingze waved to Li Mingzhen in a friendly manner and followed after him.

Walking beside the little Qilin, Su Xingze noticed the slightly reddened ears under his hair and chuckled to himself.

He knew that the little Qilin was definitely shy.

He appears calm and indifferent on the surface, but he's probably already at a loss inside.

Throughout Xiao Qilin's life, it seems that he has always lacked an elder who is genuinely kind to him.

His adoptive father gave him a place to live, but also used his blood to go into tombs. Zhang Fuyi used him as a laborer and a blood bag, not to mention Zhang Fukong.

It's normal that he didn't know how to react when he suddenly encountered Li Mingzhen, who had no use for him.