Chapter 1434: Chapter 1434
Chang’an City, a city originally very open, has been tense due to the ascension of the new emperor.
Entering and exiting the city gates requires a special pass.
Long Fei brought Wang Xiaoya, Chang Xi, and Taida here, entering the city through a secret passage with the Ground Rat Demon King.
The Ground Rat Clan, having improved their bloodline, now all have fur with golden hues.
Long Fei originally gave them the bloodline fragments of the Ancient Brocade Fur Rat, which the Ground Rat Demon King refined for his people.
The effects of this bloodline are quite good, causing the Ground Rat Clan’s physiques to evolve overall, with their fur turning entirely gold or silver, depending on their constitution.
They have tunneled beneath Chang’an City, creating a network of rat burrows that interconnect like a sewer system.
Long Fei and his group entered the city, with the Ground Rat Demon King taking Yu Ping and Jiu Ge to the Yin Yang Sect’s stronghold.
He, Auntie Wang, Chang Xi, and Taida found an inn to reside in, planning to gather some information first.
The guests eating were all discussing the new emperor’s ascension, with some mentioning that the Great Xia Army was preparing to expand, and now recruiting soldiers everywhere.
It’s said that a month’s pay is thirty silver coins, enough to support an ordinary family.
Someone mentioned that this recruitment drive is not restricted by cultivation level; anyone physically strong can participate.
Someone swore that his neighbor had just signed up for the military a few days ago, and today he happened to see this neighbor on the street.
This neighbor was in training, and after only a few days, he was already muscular, with his Essence, Qi, and Spirit enhanced more than tenfold compared to before.
Some speculate that the new emperor has some kind of secret technique that can quickly transform people into qualified warriors.
Long Fei and his group sat at the table, ordering food and drink from the shop assistant.
The two beautiful women, comparable to heavenly immortals, were somewhat veiled but still attracted a lot of attention with their gorgeous figures.
Long Fei changed his appearance to a rugged style, looking even more fierce than Taida.
Everyone glanced at them, quietly discussing, curious about this beast-and-beauty combination.
A little later, five or six soldiers from the City Defense Camp, clad in silver armor, came in.
They stared at Long Fei and his group with furrowed brows, one of them swaggered forward, pointing at Chang Xi, and demanded, "Where are you from? Do you have any identification? Remove the veil and let me see."
The other soldiers had malicious grins, their faces full of mockery.
Taida’s eyes glinted sharply, and he punched forward.
With a whoosh, the space in front shuddered.
A massive force struck this soldier’s chest, sending him flying out of the inn.
The other soldiers jumped up in shock, drawing their large swords and cursing at Long Fei’s group, "You’re rebelling, how dare you strike a soldier!" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢•𝓷𝓮𝓽
Taida changed his fist to palm, striking forward again.
With a bang, the soldiers flew out of the door like kites and tumbled to the ground outside.
Long Fei sipped his drink, his expression calm.
Taida glared at them fiercely.
"If you have the guts, don’t leave!"
"Daring to hit the military, you’re rebelling."
They climbed up in fear, realizing they had encountered a tough opponent, and left after making a threatening gesture.
The guests in the inn whispered to each other, having never seen anyone dare to hit soldiers in this kind of place before.
The Capital City is full of hidden talents, and many dare to hit soldiers.
But this is the outer city, a place where commoners reside, not a big inn frequented by nobles and princes.
The innkeeper watched Long Fei and his group anxiously, fearing they would flee.
If the soldiers pressed charges, he couldn’t afford it.
Long Fei’s group remained calm, leisurely eating the food and drink on the table, as if they hadn’t just fought soldiers.
Soon, the sound of hoofbeats came from outside the inn.
The centurion of the City Defense Camp arrived with people, surrounding the inn, barking orders to his men, "Make sure none of them escape."
The five or six beaten soldiers brought the centurion inside.
The innkeeper hurried to greet them, pointing at Long Fei’s group and indicating cooperation.
The centurion, clad in golden armor with a bushy beard and an Enlightenment Realm cultivation level, exuded much more presence than the soldiers.
He pushed aside the innkeeper, walked over with a riding whip in hand, planted a foot on the chair in front of Long Fei, and cursed at them, "Just now, was it you who hit my men?"
The people in the inn gulped, thinking these mysterious people would surely regret it.
This centurion is known for being ruthless, notorious for killing without hesitation.
Taida’s hand trembled, but Long Fei stopped him and tossed a token on the table.
With a clatter, the bronze token hit the table with a thud.
The centurion saw the character "Yi" on the token, his brows furrowed in surprise, and quickly cupped his hands, standing up straight, "So it’s the young master from the Yi Family, I didn’t recognize Mount Tai in front of me, my apologies, my apologies!"
The onlookers spat out their drinks, thinking the plot twist was too abrupt.
They expected a show, not for the centurion to immediately soften upon seeing the token.
Chang Xi and Wang Xiaoya raised their eyebrows under the veil, suppressing laughter, not knowing where Long Fei got the token from.
The current powerful family is undoubtedly the Yi Family.
The Yi Family’s patriarch, Yi Chunqiu, is the current Grand Tutor, and Yi Zhongmou is a two-dynasty Prime Minister.
The descendants of the Yi Family can walk boldly in Chang’an City.
The Yi Family’s token is crafted with golden patterns only available to official families, impossible to counterfeit.
Long Fei quietly spoke to the centurion, "Don’t shout, we’re outer sect disciples of the Yi Family, ordered to enter the capital for official business in the ancestral land. Remember to keep this a secret, don’t let it be widely known, or we’ll be in trouble with the higher-ups."
"Understood, it’s all my fault, I apologize!"
The centurion nodded repeatedly, sweating, and kicked the butts of the beaten soldiers, urging them to apologize immediately.
The soldiers, looking miserable and flushed, dared not utter a word, quickly clasping their fists and bending over in apology.
Long Fei waved them off, and the centurion quickly left.
Halfway out, he turned back and quietly asked Long Fei, "Young master, are you here to participate in the Crown Prince’s dragon-slaying tournament? I know some inside information and can give you a heads-up as a way of making amends."
"Dragon-slaying tournament?"
Long Fei and his group looked at each other.
Long Fei asked, "Is there a dragon in the Capital City?"
The centurion saw they were unaware of the situation.
With a cunning look, he flattered them with a full smile, "It seems the young master really is from out of town. You must not know, this dragon is not an azure dragon, water dragon, or demon dragon, but a demon chief named Long Fei. It’s said he has three heads and six arms, kills indiscriminately, driven by lust, and is extremely ruthless and tyrannical. He once even bewitched Her Royal Highness The Princess and almost became the Imperial Son-in-law. The Yi Family summoned you to the capital surely because of this. The Crown Prince has recruited heroes from all over, even cultivators from the sea, creating a gathering of talents. This Long Fei demon chief is certain to be doomed. They say he offended the Crown Prince—could he have chosen anyone worse to offend? If you achieve success and get rewarded later, please don’t forget about me!"
He spoke more and more animatedly, eagerly trying to build a rapport with Long Fei’s group, as if he’d seen Long Fei in person, and spoke as if he knew everything.
A small officer like him rarely had the chance to meet a Yi Family member, and he grasped this opportunity, prattling on as if to secure a connection for himself.
Long Fei’s face twitched with irritation, contemplating whether to kick this centurion out.
Wang Xiaoya and Chang Xi almost broke into laughter, pondering the centurion’s reaction if he discovered the Long Fei demon sat right in front of him.