Chapter 143 - Framing

In a dark room in the market run by the demons in Ping City.

Many demon clans’ clan masters gathered here and discussed something in the narrow room.

“She Tianjun is already dead, and almost all the members of the She Clan are dead. If we don’t choose a new leader now, when will we?”

“But now is not the time to choose a new leader. In our current situation, we can no longer suppress the human race.”

“The cultivation conditions of those humans are gradually improving. I see that many of them have already broken through a lot. If this continues, I’m afraid our demon race’s status in Ping City will be finished.”

Many demon clans’ masters were dejected.

She Tianjun had lost the mineral vein and the black dragon was now dead. All the negative factors that suppressed human cultivation had disappeared. In addition, the human race was naturally smart. After being repressed for so many years, their cultivation speed had increased explosively.

The originally weak human race was faintly showing signs of growing stronger. They did not dare to rashly suppress the development of the human race. If they attacked now, they would be at a disadvantage.

Everyone’s gaze landed on the Clan Master Zhang, Zhang Muyun.

After She Tianjun was destroyed, the Zhang family would become the most powerful demon force in Ping City. If they were willing to carry this banner and continue to unite the demons, there would be hope for the demons in the future.

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“Zhang Muyun, what are you still thinking about at this point? It’s time for your family to take responsibility.” A man with a long neck leaned his head over unhappily.

On the other side, a burly man who was as big as a calf said, “That’s right. This is the moment of life and death for the demons of Ping City. Don’t hide.”

“If you really can’t do it, let our family do it.” The clan master of the Xiang family, Xiang Kelin, said. Although he was short, his eyes were shining, and he looked very cautious.

“Forget it, Old Xiang. Your clan should take care of yourself first. With your clan’s strength, the humans will be able to overturn you.”

The various forces in the meeting room were in an uproar.

Most of them acknowledge the Zhang family. However, Zhang Muyun was being timid at this moment. For some reason, he did not want to be the leader. Everyone was ashamed of his cowardly behavior.

Just as everyone was arguing, he suddenly said, “Now that there is a war, Choosing a new leader is useless to the current situation. Why don’t we lower our heads to the City Lord and let him deal with it? We can also split the city with the human race.”

“How can we do that? How could those lowly humans be worthy of our respect?”

“Split the city with them? Are you crazy?”

“Old Zhang, I don’t think you’re in a good state.”

“What kind of idea is this? If I really have an unclear relationship with that group of humans and have to treat them as equals, I’d rather move my entire family.”

Zhang Muyun rarely revealed his vicious side to his companions upon seeing their badmouthing. He raised his head coldly and looked at them. “If you think my suggestion is not good, you can leave now. I’m not asking for your opinion.”

“What do you mean?”

“Everyone gave you face, yet you still…”

The atmosphere in the meeting room was about to become tense.

It was still Xiang Kelin who stepped forward to be the peacemaker. “Stop arguing. We’re already in this state. What’s there to argue about? In my opinion, what Old Zhang said makes sense.”

“I think so too. The human race is growing very quickly now.” Another person stood up and said, “Although everyone might be unhappy, the cultivation speed of the human race is naturally fast. If we let them continue like this, it won’t be good for us if we really fall out with them.”

This person’s words silenced everyone present. They were not from a family. Those juniors knew about these things. It was just that after so many years of living a tyrannical life, it was difficult for them to accept that they were suddenly on equal footing with the human race.

“Now is not the time to be particular.” As Zhang Muyun spoke, he looked up and saw a junior walking in. “I’ve sent someone to contact the City Lord. He’s back now.”

Everyone turned to look at the little guy who had walked into the house. The little guy leaned against the wall, panting. He couldn’t even breathe.

“What did the City Lord say?” Xiang Kelin came up and grabbed the kid.

This little guy was already exhausted from running all the way back. After being frightened like this, he could not breathe or say anything.

“Speak up.”

“The City Lord…”

“What happened to him?”

“He…”

“What happened to him? Say properly.”

“He was killed.” He sounded deflated when he said it. He sat down on the floor with a thud.

The conference room fell silent.

Initially, although they were unwilling to accept it, they still had a way out if they could contact the City Lord. At the very least, they could maintain the current situation and not lose too much. However, if the City Lord died, their current situation would be very difficult.

“What the hell happened? Who did it?”

“I don’t know either, but I heard that he was killed by a human cultivator.”

“Didn’t you find the murderer?”

“Not even a shadow. All we know is that he was killed by a sword.”

“Sword?”

In the human market, a group of people was gathered together, chatting and laughing.

“If you ask me, it must be the Sword Immortal who killed this f*cking City Lord and made us humans the City Lord.”

“I think so too. After all, the Sword Immortal is a mighty figure of our human race. He must be helping us.”

“In that case, won’t our human race have good days in the future?”

“They’re definitely here. The demons are already camels that are about to die. When they’re completely dead, we’ll kill the camels and eat their meat.”

Li Yuanqing was silent. The man-eating vine was sitting beside him. The two of them were silent as they examined the goods in their hands like an ordinary pair of siblings. He clearly did not do anything. Then who killed the City Lord?

He remembered that the City Lord should have escaped that night. In any case, it was She Tianjun who was killed in the chaos. And he was killed by a single strike.

Logically speaking, that fellow’s strength was quite formidable. To be able to be killed by a single sword strike meant that this person’s strength could not be underestimated.

Just as Li Yuanqing was thinking, his sleeve suddenly trembled slightly. In an unnoticeable shadow, a small group of flying ants quietly crawled into Li Yuanqing’s body.

“A woman?”

Li Yuanqing looked at the image brought back by the flying ants.

One could only see a thin figure leaving the City Lord Manor in the morning. This person had secretly killed the City Lord and seemed to have the intention to let him take credit for it. What was the purpose of this?

Li Yuanqing did not know what this fellow was planning, but she clearly had her own reasons for doing such a thing.

Li Yuanqing suddenly realized that there were so many powerful figures hidden in this small Ping City. He didn’t think so in the past, but now, these people seem to be gradually unable to hold back.

“Master, where are we going now? Can we…” The Man-eating Vine licked her lips carefully. She had a full meal last night during the chaos and had even advanced by a level overnight. She had secretly picked up all the mess left behind by the Black Dragon.

Now, the Man-eating Vine could not wait for Ping City to be more chaotic. This way, there would be more meat to eat.

Li Yuanqing carefully patted her head and said to her, “This Ping City is much deeper than I imagined. We’re still staying in the Demon Judgment Division for a period of time. You should consolidate your cultivation.”

The Man-eating Vine carefully stuck out its tongue. It had indeed become much more impetuous after obtaining benefits yesterday.

Li Yuanqing had left quickly enough yesterday and believed that he had not exposed any more information.

After strolling around, Li Yuanqing casually picked up some uncommon herbs in case of emergencies. Since he had obtained the information he wanted, Li Yuanqing did not intend to stay here any longer. He walked out with the Man-eating Vine.

When he left, the group was still discussing the news of the Sword Immortal enthusiastically. However, they would never have thought that the extremely glamorous Sword Immortal was hiding among the many human cultivators. He was an extremely ordinary person. They could not even recognize him even if he was standing among them.

“Let me tell you, I definitely saw the Sword Immortal’s face that night. As long as the Sword Immortal appears, I will definitely be able to recognize him.”

“Keep bragging. Who can see the Sword Immortal’s face? He attacked too quickly for you to see his face.”

“I really saw it that night. It was true. If I lied to you, then I’ll be a puppy!”

“Forget it. Who would believe your nonsense? I guess the Sword Immortal must have returned to the deep mountains and forests to cultivate.”

They were discussing enthusiastically while some others were busy with other things.

Li Yuanqing was walking when he was suddenly stopped by someone.

“Fellow Daoist, please wait.”

“Yes?”

This person handed over a jade pendant and said to Li Yuanqing, “I believe you know the current situation. It’s a critical moment in the battle between our human race and the demon race. Do you want to join our Human Alliance so that we can take care of each other in the future?”

“I don’t need it.”

“Fellow Daoist, don’t leave. This is really a beneficial thing. Aren’t you going to consider it?”

“No, I have my own things to do.” Li Yuanqing left the market as he spoke.

Now, the entire situation in Ping City has become completely delicate. The demons and humans seemed to smell that something was about to change. The demons and humans were making close preparations, but the City Lord, who was the core figure, was nowhere to be seen.

When Li Yuanqing appeared again, he was facing the black dragon statue.

Ever since he killed the black dragon last night, the strange energy on the statue seemed to have disappeared. Even at such a close distance, this thing seemed to have become an ordinary statue.

Li Yuanqing raised his hand and waved it before retracting it.

Crash.

The huge body of the black dragon statue shattered inch by inch like a bomb was stuffed inside. It exploded and turned into powder that filled the sky. Even though the spirit body inside was already dead, it was still filled with restrictions left behind from ancient times. If it were to rise again, it would be troublesome.

Now that the black dragon was dead and the foundation of the statue had been completely destroyed by Li Yuanqing, it was foreseeable that the Black Dragon Ping City would no longer be a feeding ground for the demons.

“Who are you? What are you doing here?” A guard shouted and charged forward. However, when he reached Li Yuanqing, he realized that there was no one there. They looked around helplessly. Other than the shattered rocks on the ground and the dust floating in the air, they could not find anyone else.

Li Yuanqing slowly walked into the Demon Punishment Division.

“What have you been doing? You’re so careless every day. Where have you been?” Seeing that Li Yuanqing had just returned, a demon manager in the Demon Judgment Division who had always been at odds with him cursed at him.

The people outside were in a mess. However, no matter what, Li Yuanqing was just a human who had to listen to them since he was working here. Even if he couldn’t deal with the humans outside, couldn’t he deal with the humans inside?

But today, he had provoked the wrong person.

Li Yuanqing patted the man-eating vine’s head and nodded at her.

The man-eating vine’s eyes were filled with joy. She turned to look at the demon as if she was looking at a sumptuous dinner.

“What are you doing? Didn’t you hear me?” The demon did not realize that his death was imminent. “Who is this? Why haven’t I seen her before? When did I ask you to bring others in and out?”

“Brother.” The Man-eating Vine looked at the demon pitifully.

This demon sensed carefully and realized that she was actually a demon.

“Why are you here? Did this person do anything to you?” He hurriedly protected the Man-eating Vine behind him and warned Li Yuanqing, “Without my permission, you are not allowed to interact with the demons. Do you hear me?”

The man-eating vine tugged at his sleeve pitifully and looked at him with its big watery eyes. “Brother, I can’t find a home. Can I stay with you first?”

“Where’s your home?” The moment the demon said that, he immediately regretted it. Because of what happened yesterday, many of his clansmen had lost their homes. “It’s okay, little sister. You’ll stay at my place tonight. I’ll protect you well. Don’t be afraid.”

“Thank you so much, Brother. I will definitely repay you.”

When the demon heard the Man-eating Vine’s words, he sized up the Man-eating Vine. Her waist was slender. Such a graceful figure, coupled with her young and tender figure.

“That’s easy. We’re all of the same race. We can help each other.”