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Chapter 2157: Chapter 2153: Journey to West Desolation

Early the next morning, Meng Liang and Tang Ming, along with a few others, departed Hailong City under the watchful eyes of Ying Chou and Meng Yao.

This time the group heading to West Desolation City consisted of only five people. The two guards were disciples from the Banshan Sect, both towering individuals who were clearly there to back Meng Liang up.

Old butler Meng Zhong was responsible for taking care of Meng Liang’s daily needs, while Tang Ming acted as an advisor, accompanying Meng Liang to help him strategize.

Due to yesterday’s successful collaboration with Meng Ru, she shared many insights about Meng Liang with him.

This young man, who appeared to have become brawny due to practicing the Banshan Sect’s cultivation technique, was actually a very thoughtful person. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been pushed forward by the Banshan Sect to become West Desolation City’s General.

West Desolation City wasn’t peaceful. The West Desolate Tower Master was an old hand in the city, having risen from the village chief of a small village under its jurisdiction to the Tower Master; the city’s livelihood was in his hands.

Most of the city officials in West Desolation City had some connection to the Tower Master, Zhao Xin.

The previous City Lord’s departure was said to be closely related to Zhao Xin.

Meng Liang and his two guard brothers rode on a type of demon beast called the Steel Armor Beast, which was a guardian spiritual beast of the Banshan Sect, primarily provided as mounts for their disciples.

Since Meng Zhong and Tang Ming didn’t have spiritual beast mounts, the Meng Family arranged a carriage for the two of them.

Pulling the carriage were two Iron Hoof Beasts, which resembled horses.

"Mr. Tang Ming, I’ve heard you cook excellent dishes. Once we reach West Desolation City, you must show off your skills."

The voice of old butler Meng Zhong broke Tang Ming’s train of thought.

Tang Ming looked at Meng Zhong, sitting opposite him, and nodded: "No problem, cooking is about the only skill I have to show off."

"Food is the paramount necessity of the people, and the role of an Immortal Chef is no less important to cultivators than that of an Alchemist. By the way, Mr. Tang Ming, you should be familiar with herbal medicine, right? This is a prescription for an Immortal Pill from an Alchemist; you might find it useful."

Meng Zhong extended his hand, handing a Jade Scroll to Tang Ming.

Tang Ming’s eyes narrowed. Why was this old man Meng Zhong suddenly being so friendly? Whose idea was this? Meng Liang’s, or was it Meng Zhong himself?

Tang Ming looked at the Jade Scroll but did not accept it: "Old Steward, what do you mean by this?"

"Mr. Tang Ming, this is from our lady. As an Ascender, you surely had a remarkable past identity. Our young master, although active in the Jiulong Dynasty for many years, still needs your help and mine to truly control the garrison in West Desolation City. Consider this your reward."

Meng Zhong smiled at Tang Ming.

Tang Ming paused in silence and then nodded: "Since you put it that way, I’ll accept it."

"Hahaha, good to hear you’ve accepted it, very good."

Meng Zhong laughed heartily, while Tang Ming’s eyes slightly squinted.

Throughout the journey, Tang Ming and Meng Zhong discussed many topics. Meng Zhong constantly probed which sect Tang Ming joined upon entering the Taoyuan World.

Tang Ming, on the other hand, inquired about matters concerning the Meng Family. Both were shrewd, saying as much as they could, but whenever a confidential topic arose, they would swiftly find another subject to divert away.

Meng Zhong told Tang Ming that they would pass through three cities along this journey, and even without stopping, it would take five days to reach West Desolation City.

As dusk fell, the Steel Armor Beasts in the front came to a halt in front of an inn in a place called Evil Slayer Town.

Meng Zhong lifted the carriage curtain, his eyes landing on the inn’s sign before furrowing his brow.

In the Jiulong Dynasty, nearly every city had a town named Evil Slayer.

Such names were commonplace to the Jiulong Dynasty’s cultivators. After all, for the people there, the Demon Clan were but beasts and enemies to be commanded.

The reason why Meng Zhong frowned at the Evil Slayer Town’s sign was because of a pattern on it: a fish leaping out of water.

Those unfamiliar with the pattern would simply see this as an inn, but those who knew understood it to be a branch of the Sea Shark Gang.

The Sea Shark Gang was a notorious sect in the Jiulong Dynasty, almost everyone who knew of it kept their distance.

"Why are you all standing at the door? Please come inside."

A brawny man in his thirties emerged from the inn, his gaze first fell on Meng Liang and his companions, before settling on Tang Ming and Meng Zhong.

Meng Zhong coughed, stepping out from the carriage: "Young master, tonight we’ll have to stay here. I believe our friends from the Sea Shark Gang will treat us well."

"Hahaha, that’s right. The disciples of Banshan Sect and we, the Sea Shark Gang, are practically friends. Helping out is the right thing to do."

A warm smile was plastered on the brawny man’s face, but Tang Ming saw vigilance in his eyes.

Following Meng Zhong into the courtyard guest rooms of the inn, Tang Ming approached Meng Liang: "Brother Meng, this Sea Shark Gang inn seems to hold some secrets."

"Oh? What makes you say that?"

Meng Liang and the two brawny men beside him were surprised, even Meng Zhong looked at Tang Ming in astonishment.

"The person who invited us into the inn didn’t actually want us to stay here. His polite manner was out of necessity; though he wore a smile on his face, his eyes were filled with concern and caution."

Tang Ming recalled the expression of the Sea Shark Gang man, analyzing it with Meng Liang.

Meng Liang remained silent for a long time, then turned to Meng Zhong beside him: "Which city governs this area? Do we have any people here?"

"This should be under the jurisdiction of the High Tower of Heavenly Slope. As far as I know, the Deputy Tower Master of the High Tower, the guard commander of Tianpo City, is from the Banshan Sect, named Tian Huansheng."

Meng Zhong took out a map, pointing to Tianpo City.

"Senior Brother Tian’s jurisdiction, it seems we have some work to do tonight."

Meng Liang’s lips curled slightly upward, and the two brawny men beside him nodded with a smile.

Years ago, Wang Song had been an assistant to the Tower Master of the High Tower of Heavenly Slope.

Later, Wang Song was recruited by the Sea Shark Gang, becoming the manager for all Sea Shark Gang affairs in Tianpo City.

Wang Song understood that his own strength was not great, and his position as manager depended entirely on his relationship with the Tower Master of the High Tower.

Recently, people from the Sea Shark Gang discovered a tomb in the Tianpo Mountains, and the tomb’s owner was believed to be a formidable Nascent Soul elder.

It was said that he was highly skilled in alchemy and was once regarded as an honored guest by a Tower Master in the Jiulong Tower. He held a high status in the Jiulong Dynasty.

Unfortunately, while acquiring spiritual medicine once, he was fatally poisoned and died on an Immortal Mountain.

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