I Grind to Martial Saint

As Han Yuan smashed Chen Lun into a bloody pulp, the remaining bandit leaders, terrified out of their wits, dropped their weapons and surrendered.

As for the frenzied Wuyun Bandits, they were still fearlessly attacking Cangshui County Town.

But before the crowd of True Qi masters, they were simply no match.

Li Jin showed no mercy, leading the numerous County Soldiers to slaughter every last one of the Wuyun Bandits, leaving none alive.

The scene at the city gates could truly be described as a mountain of corpses in a sea of blood.

Innumerable bodies were piled high.

Most were Wuyun Bandits, but there were also some County Soldiers among the dead.

When the battle ended and the frenzied killing intent faded from their minds, everyone stared at the bloody, terrifying scene, falling into a momentary daze.

This was followed by weakness, and then the relief of having survived the ordeal.

Some people let out wild cries, but most simply collapsed where they stood.

"It seems... your judgment of people is better than mine," Huang Huai said in amazement, gazing at Han Yuan in the distance.

’If it weren’t for Han Yuan tonight,’ he thought, ’I’m afraid Cangshui County Town would have certainly fallen to the Wuyun Bandits.’

First of all, all the factions participating in the defense tonight gathered only because of Han Yuan, uniting their strength as one.

Without Han Yuan, no one would have had the confidence to defeat the Wuyun Bandits; they might not have even been able to organize any effective resistance.

During the battle, it was Han Yuan who saw through the Wuyun Bandits’ plots and tricks one by one. Otherwise, the danger would have been immense.

In the end... it all came down to personal strength.

Han Yuan, by himself, had killed Zhang Bei and that Priest from the Wangling Sect. It was utterly terrifying.

"I told you," said Huang Xian’er. She had also fought for a long time tonight, her yellow dress stained red with blood. "This man... is terrifying."

"Then that proves we made the right choice," Huang Huai laughed heartily.

"Director Han... are you alright?"

Zhou Yuanhu, his face covered in blood, walked over with a group of Demon Exterminators.

"I’m fine... First, help General Li clean up the battlefield," Han Yuan said softly. "These corpses must be burned completely, or they might spawn Evil Spirits."

This battlefield was saturated with resentment, death energy, and Yin Qi. If not handled properly, the chances of Evil Spirits appearing were high.

"Rest assured, Director. I will handle it properly," Zhou Yuanhu said, cupping his fist.

"Mm." Han Yuan nodded. "I’m returning to the Observatory to recuperate. Just go and inform General Li in a moment."

He was currently in a weakened state after using his Transformed Whale State. His qi and blood were depleted, and he was standing only through sheer willpower.

"Rest assured, Director."

Seeing Han Yuan’s condition, Zhou Yuanhu quickly called over a few Demon Exterminators to escort him back to the Observatory.

...

「The next day.」

CRACKLE! POP!~~~

The sound of fireworks and firecrackers echoed through the streets and alleys of Cangshui County Town.

The common people were all celebrating the Government Office’s successful defense of Cangshui County Town, lighting firecrackers in front of their homes.

The Huang Family and Lu Family were even more extravagant, organizing a grand banquet to reward the County Soldiers, Guards, and Demon Exterminators who had participated in the city’s defense.

In addition, many of the smaller Noble Families were also distributing porridge to the poor in front of their gates.

In short... Cangshui County Town was immersed in a joyous celebration.

Of course, Han Yuan’s reputation grew even greater.

...

「Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau.」

Two figures were looking at a map of Cangshui County, their brows furrowed in silence.

Even though it was already daybreak, a copper lamp still burned slowly on the desk.

Obviously, the two had been here all night.

One of them was the Vice Director of the Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau, Jiang Henian.

The man across from him was handsome, with a grayish-white goatee. Even dressed in a common cloth shirt, he exuded an extraordinary aura.

"Has there still been no news?" Jiang Henian asked a guard standing nearby.

"Vice Director Jiang... there’s still no word from Cangshui County," the Guard said in a low voice.

"According to our prior intelligence... the Wuyun Bandits should be arriving at Cangshui County Town today... I wonder what the battle situation is over there," Jiang Henian sighed.

"What? Does Vice Director Jiang have so little faith in that Han Yuan of Cangshui?" the man with the goatee sitting across from Jiang Henian said with a slight smile.

"If Inspector Yang were so calm, he wouldn’t have run over to my Observatory to wait for news," Jiang Henian said coolly.

This man with the goatee was none other than the Inspector of Jianghe Province, Yang Wanli.

This man was quite formidable. Years ago, he had been parachuted in from the Capital. Despite having no foundation or connections in Jianghe Province, he had secured his position as Inspector of Jianghe Province through his own means.

He had held the position for nine years.

Hearing this, Yang Wanli didn’t get angry. He simply said softly, "Right now, the Province Army is campaigning against Tongming County and has met with great resistance. This has led to many rumors and gossip spreading within the Province City."

"If Cangshui County Town also falls to the Wuyun Bandits... I’m afraid the entire Jianghe Province will descend into chaos."

As the Inspector, he understood Jianghe Province quite well.

Over the years, the Government Office’s power had grown progressively weaker, while in every county, powerful Noble Families and Martial World Sects had entrenched themselves.

Once chaos erupted in Jianghe Province, it would be like an untethered wild horse—the Government Office’s forces would be completely insufficient to suppress it.

"If I had known... I would have gone to Cangshui County myself," Jiang Henian said with a frown.

"The moment you leave, the demons from the Wangling Sect in the Province City... will likely emerge to stir up trouble," Yang Wanli gave a bitter smile.

Right now, most of the Province Mansion’s forces were indeed focused on Tongming County.

The small remaining force was being used to maintain stability in the Province City.

There were simply no forces left to dispatch to Cangshui County Town.

"Previously, the Cangshui Celestial Sacrifice Department sent back a piece of intelligence," Jiang Henian said, dropping a bombshell on Yang Wanli. "While cleaning out a Wangling Sect stronghold, they seized a stone statue of the Yellow Springs Saint Mother. After being studied by several Abnormal People, it was deduced that this Yellow Springs Saint Mother is an Evil Demon Seed that disappeared after the Chaotic Ancient Era!"

’So it really is an Evil Demon Seed...’

Although he had been somewhat mentally prepared, Yang Wanli couldn’t help but be horrified upon hearing the confirmation.

In recent years, the Great Ling Dynasty had been plagued by all sorts of natural and man-made disasters, and the common people’s lives were miserable.

And now, an Evil Demon Seed was emerging in the world...

"Inspector Yang, don’t worry... it might just be an isolated incident..." Jiang Henian said consolingly.

Yang Wanli nodded.

For now, the most urgent matter was still the situation in Cangshui County.

At that moment, a Flying Eagle Guard strode in, his face beaming with joy.

"Reporting to Inspector Yang and Vice Director Jiang!"

"News has just arrived overnight from Cangshui County!"

"Last night, the Wuyun Bandits launched a surprise attack on Cangshui County Town!"

"Han Yuan, the Director of the Cangshui Celestial Observation Bureau, led the defenders to meet the enemy. He slayed the Wuyun Bandits’ chief, Zhang Bei, and a Priest of the Wangling Sect before the city gates!"

"In the end, all the Wuyun Bandits were slain, and several of their leaders were captured. It was a complete and total victory!"

Hearing this, the gloomy expressions on Jiang Henian and Inspector Yang’s faces instantly transformed into ecstatic joy.

They had originally thought the Wuyun Bandits would attack Cangshui County Town today; they never expected the battle had already begun last night.

"What a man, that Han Yuan!"

Jiang Henian laughed out loud.

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