Cultivating in Different Professions

Chapter 198: Chapter 138: Shocking Change

"This celestial anomaly... I fear something terrible has happened."

"Senior Brother Zhong, since when did you become a charlatan?"

Cong Yuanlong muttered.

"Senior Brother Zhong is right."

Zhang Chenchen said, "An anomaly like this is sure to disturb the demons in the mountains.

If the demons are startled, they might rush out from the depths of the Daxing Mountain Range. That would be anything but good."

Although it was unclear what had happened deep within Daxing Mountain, such a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering event would certainly affect the demons there.

If things went badly, it could even trigger a true Demon Tide.

At that point, demons from Daxing Mountain would pour out endlessly, and the entirety of Wuling City would face annihilation.

"It shouldn’t get that bad, right?"

Su Mu said, inwardly alarmed.

"That’s the worst-case scenario."

Zhang Chenchen said, "But what is certain is that the pressure we’re about to face will increase dramatically."

"Heh, a celestial anomaly isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It could also mean some kind of treasure has appeared."

Ding Shiyun chuckled. "Landslides and earthquakes... who knows, some Treasures of Heaven and Earth might be uncovered. There might even be ores that can be forged into Divine Weapons."

"So what? You dare to go look?"

Liu Yang mocked, "With the chips we’re holding, we don’t even have a seat at the table. Even the boss might not qualify."

He licked his lips, his face tinged with envy as he gazed toward the depths of Daxing Mountain.

"Who says I don’t qualify?"

A voice suddenly rang out.

Lin Qi Huan’s figure appeared in the distance, speeding toward them as he trod upon the waters of the Jade River.

"Boss!"

Zhang Chenchen cried out in delight, "Didn’t Lord Zhao go to rescue you? Where is he?"

"Do I look like I need rescuing?"

Lin Qi Huan landed before them and declared proudly, "Those demons were nothing before me, utterly defenseless.

I simply ran into some other business, which is why I was delayed."

Zhang Chenchen gazed at Lin Qi Huan with adoration, her eyes sparkling with stars.

Su Mu gave her a suspicious glance. ’So the gentle Senior Sister Zhang is into his type?’

’Can’t she tell Lin Qi Huan is just blowing smoke?’

’Didn’t she see the several tears in his Captain’s Uniform, or the bloodstains?’

’It was nowhere near as easy as he made it sound.’

As it turned out, people only see what they want to see.

Zhang Chenchen looked at Lin Qi Huan’s face, her voice growing even more tender. "Now that you’re back, Boss, we can finally feel secure. We suspected there were still remnants of the Hu Family nearby, so we were preparing to set up defenses for a while to prevent them from doing something desperate, like inciting another demon disturbance.

But now with this strange phenomenon deep within Daxing Mountain, we’re afraid something major is about to happen."

"There’s no need to be afraid."

Lin Qi Huan said calmly.

Just as Su Mu thought Lin Qi Huan was about to make some grand boast, Lin Qi Huan continued.

"There’s no need to be afraid anymore. The major event has already happened."

Lin Qi Huan said, his expression surprisingly turning serious.

The most terrifying part of a disaster is the time before it happens.

Once it has actually occurred, it’s not as frightening. At least you no longer have to live in suspense.

"Just now, Governor Zhao received a message from Headquarters. A Marquis has fallen."

Lin Qi Huan said in a low, heavy voice,

"Ah?"

Everyone gasped in unison, their faces paling.

They had just been talking about the Marquises of the Taiping Bureau. Those men were the pillars that held the Taiping Bureau steady.

The loss of even a single Marquis was an unbearable blow to the Taiping Bureau.

"The exact situation is still unclear, but things at Headquarters are already in chaos."

Lin Qi Huan said gravely, "The Governors from every region must immediately head to Headquarters to handle this matter together.

I must also accompany Governor Zhao to the capital."

"What? Captain, if you leave, what will we do?"

Zhang Chenchen’s expression changed drastically.

"It’s not like I’m not coming back."

Lin Qi Huan said, confused.

"That’s not what I meant."

Zhang Chenchen quickly explained, "I mean, things have also changed deep within Daxing Mountain. If demons start pouring out and you’re not here, Captain, we might not be able to handle it."

"There’s nothing to be done about that."

Lin Qi Huan sighed. "If Headquarters falls into chaos, the entire world will follow. What’s happening there is more important, and they can’t do without me.

As for Wuling City, Governor Zhao has already ordered the City Lord’s Mansion to cooperate fully. That includes the four great families—oh, it’s three great families now. They will all fully support the Taiping Bureau.

If a demon disturbance truly breaks out, first evacuate the villagers from outside the walls into the city. Then, defend it with all you’ve got and hold out until we return."

Even though they were discussing a very serious matter, Su Mu was still a little speechless.

’Just a mere Captain, and they can’t do without you?’

However, Su Mu also knew that the fall of a Marquis of the Taiping Department was indeed a major event. If not handled properly, the entire world could be plunged into turmoil.

It wasn’t just the demons. The great, ever-restless sects and clans would definitely take the opportunity to stir up trouble.

"The celestial anomaly was caused by the Marquis’s fall; it won’t necessarily trigger a demon disturbance."

Lin Qi Huan said in a low voice, "Wuling City has high, thick walls. It can withstand a demon disturbance. After Governor Zhao and I leave, other Captains will remain to guard Wuling City. Nothing major will happen. Just take care of yourselves."

"Junior Sister Luo, Senior Sister Zhang and Captain Lin..."

Su Mu whispered, then turned to see Luo Anning’s bewildered expression and couldn’t help but laugh to himself.

’It’d be a miracle if Miss Luo could pick up on this kind of gossip.’

"What?"

Luo Anning asked, puzzled.

"It’s nothing."

Su Mu shook his head and said, "I was just saying, if the demons in Daxing Mountain run rampant, the remnants of the Hu Family probably won’t be spared either."

"When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken."

Luo Anning nodded and said earnestly, "They just don’t understand that principle. The demons are the common enemy of all humanity. If we can’t resist the demons, all the benefits they fought for will be wiped out anyway."

Su Mu gave a helpless smile. He had just been making a casual remark, and Miss Luo had elevated it to a matter of high principle.

"Boss, when are you leaving? Before you go, remember to pack a few extra sets of clothes, and take some extra healing elixirs..."

Zhang Chenchen instructed him with great tenderness.

Lin Qi Huan, being hopelessly straightforward, waved his hand dismissively. "We’re leaving now. All that is trivial.

On this trip to Headquarters, I, Lin Qi Huan, will turn the tide and make my name in a single battle!"

With that, he turned and walked away on the waves, departing directly without even returning to Wuling City.

The expressions of the others grew very solemn. Only Cong Yuanlong let out a couple of carefree chuckles.

"Sooner or later, I’ll be as cool and dashing as our boss."

Cong Yuanlong said with an envious look, watching Lin Qi Huan’s back as he departed across the water.

Su Mu shot him a glance, finally understanding the root of Cong Yuanlong’s unreliability.

He doesn’t learn the good things, only the flashy, empty stuff.

"Junior brothers, let’s follow the Captain’s orders. First, we’ll evacuate the nearby villagers. Then we’ll split up to investigate the surrounding area."

Only when Lin Qi Huan’s figure had completely vanished did Zhang Chenchen pull back her gaze, compose herself, and speak.

"Although the worst-case scenario might not happen, with the Governor and the Captain gone, Wuling City is at its most vulnerable. We must prepare to deal with a demon disturbance."

Zhang Chenchen said seriously.

"If a demon disturbance really does break out, I’m afraid it will be difficult to hold the city with the strength of our Taiping Bureau alone. I suggest we unite all the forces we can."

Su Mu mused, "The Body Tempering Martial Artists among the gangs in the Outer City are also a force we can use."

"That’s true."

Zhang Chenchen nodded. "Junior Brother Su, you’re from the Outer City, so you’re more familiar with the situation there.

How about this: you go back to the city first and gather the Body Tempering Martial Artists from the Outer City.

Junior Sister Luo, you go back with Junior Brother Su. You’re more familiar with the City Lord’s Mansion, so you’ll be in charge of helping Junior Brother Su handle matters with the local Government Office.

The Captain said it: desperate times call for desperate measures. From now until the Governor and the Captain return, all Martial Artists in Wuling City must obey the orders of our Taiping Bureau."

"Yes."

Su Mu and Luo Anning replied in acknowledgment.

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