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Chapter 69

Chapter 69: Is it time for Xuenuo to test her sword?

Early the next morning, Ming and his team of five gathered at the First Military Fort. Each person carried a bag on their back and began sprinting non-stop towards Jiangnan Province.

After all, riding horses was slower than the five of them running.

Those hybrid宝马 beasts were reserved for more experienced warriors, not rookies like them.

Three days later,

“Esteemed officials, you have finally arrived!”

“Lord Liu, your kindness is much appreciated.”

“This isn’t mere politeness; we truly awaited your arrival. Please, take a seat.”

In the Wu Kingdom’s Xinping County office, Ming and his team of five who had rushed from Wudu to Xinping County received a warm welcome from the county magistrate.

“Your Majesty, here is an intelligence report from the Listening Wind Pavilion.” Wei approached and presented the report.

“With this, those monster beasts should disperse.”

Yin voiced his concern, “Theoretically, as an official blessed by the dynasty’s fortune, the county magistrate can use imperial magic. I heard that the magistrate of Ling Shui County once defeated a local river god, a fourth-tier monster, with just a decree. Can’t the county magistrate handle it?”

“But this is just my thought, not necessarily correct…”

“I’m just saying.”

“Hmm?” The Emperor raised his head.

Han patted Ming on the shoulder.

“Perfect timing since our Blood Floating Pagoda selection has ended. Let the rookies undergo trials first.”

Inside the Imperial Palace’s study in Wudu.

Ming understood Han’s intention to keep everyone from overthinking, which could hinder their combat effectiveness.

“No need,” the Emperor shook his head. “How could a mountain-top warrior be dispatched so casually? What’s the nearest sect to Jiangnan Province?”

“Not bad, right? Isn’t there a saying, ‘No coincidence without a story’?”

It felt like this monster extermination mission wasn’t going to be simple.

“However, Haizhi, you’ve made a mistake.”

Haizhi explained,

“Ordinarily, the official seal and imperial magic wielded by the county magistrate should suffice to defeat a fourth-tier monster. But the problem is, according to my knowledge, Magistrate Liu has only been in office for two months. A new official needs four months to harmonize with the seal. So seeking our help is reasonable.”

Who would have known that within half a month, Xinping County encountered trouble.

Ming didn’t say much but still harbored doubts.

After resting up, they had a good night’s sleep, and the five set off with a map toward Book South Mountain.

As usual, the Emperor was reviewing petitions.

Han nodded in agreement, “That makes sense.”

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Wei respectfully said, “But Your Majesty, something seems off about Xinping County in Jiangnan Province. This mission of Ming’s team might not be straightforward.”

“Alright, don’t think too much. Once we eliminate that Thunderstorm Bear, our task will be complete. The rest doesn’t matter.”

“Understood, understood,” Lord Liu nodded. “That Thunderstorm Bear is on Book South Mountain. Tomorrow, all the county soldiers will accompany the five of you.”

Among Ming’s team, the youngest was Ming himself, eleven years old, and the oldest was Han, fifteen years old.

“I feel… something’s strange,” Yin said on the road.

Lord Liu stroked his beard, “Spring has arrived, it’s also the mating season for monsters, so their activities increase, which is normal.”

Lord Liu warmly invited Ming and his team to dine.

What’s strange is that somehow, a Thunderstorm Bear suddenly became a fourth-tier monster and became the beast king of nearby monsters.

We might as well quietly go and exterminate it ourselves.

After all, Blood Floating Pagoda often sends “kids” on missions, and everyone in the Wu Kingdom is used to it.

After three days and nights of relentless sprinting, Ming and his team were indeed starving. Except for Yanhan, who ate daintily from a small bowl, the other four held onto food buckets.

The usually silent Yanhan coldly spoke up.

Although Yin had a bird, he was too timid, so Han gave him the nickname “Little Yin.”

Previously, we could defend against such threats since there weren’t any powerful monsters nearby.

“…” Ming furrowed his brows, “Isn’t this too coincidental?”

“So we thought, could you esteemed ones please kill that beast king for us?”

Our nearby villages in Xinping County have suffered severe attacks, almost wiped out. More than a thousand people have died!

Xinping County is a small county, with only five hundred constables and soldiers combined, and the highest realm among them is merely a second-level peak martial artist.

“Liu Magistrate, please give us detailed information,” Han, as the captain, smiled and asked.

The Emperor chuckled, “Xuenuo’s Life-Bonded Flying Sword is ready. It’s time to test it, isn’t it?”

“Huh?” Han looked at Yin, “Little Yin, what do you think?”

“Alright then, I’ll await your victorious return, esteemed ones. The wine and dishes are prepared, let me first wash away your travel weariness!”

For such a young “Monster Extermination Squad,” the Xinping County magistrate showed no surprise whatsoever.

The Emperor took the intelligence report, reading it carefully, his brows furrowing tightly.

Eunuch Wei entered with quick steps, kneeling deeply, “Your Majesty.”

“Oh oh,” Yin quickly nodded, “I see now.”

“Your Majesty, shall we send General Mo?” Wei asked, “With General Mo’s speed, he could arrive in less than an hour.”

The Emperor glanced at Wei, continuing to review the petitions, “Stand up. How about Xu Ming’s team reaching Jiangnan Province?”

Wei thought for a moment, “Ten Thousand Sword Sect.”

Our nearby villages in Xinping County have suffered severe attacks, nearly wiped out. Over a thousand people have already perished!

Our Xinping County is originally a small county, with only five hundred law enforcement officers and soldiers combined. The highest level among them is merely a second-tier martial artist.

Just that accursed monster leading nearby monsters causing various destructions.

“That Heroic Soul Realm martial artist seems to have taken a half-month leave due to marital betrayal and damaged martial heart.

“You know that new officials need four months to harmonize with the official seal, but did you know that recently, the court issued a new policy? Whenever a new official takes office, a Heroic Soul Realm warrior will be sent to assist temporarily.

“Little Yin, you shouldn’t say that.”

Han nodded, patting his chest, “This is naturally no issue, but does Liu Magistrate know where that beast king hides?”

Ming thought for a moment and said, “Liu Magistrate, this isn’t necessary. Just give us the map of Book South Mountain. Fourth-tier monsters already possess some intelligence. If there are too many people, we might be exposed, leading to an ambush, resulting in unnecessary losses.”

Wei paused, “What does Your Majesty mean?”

The Emperor put down the intelligence report, “Send a flying sword message to Ten Thousand Sword Sect. Master Jiang should be delighted to send his disciples.”

Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts

Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts

修仙, 从青梅开始
Score 8
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Chinese
(Immortal Cultivation+Meeting a Perfect Match+Shura Field+Invincible Flow+Upgrade Flow+Playing the Pig and Eating the Tiger) — What is cultivation? When I think back to the past, cultivation was, as a baby, kicking my legs over and over again—kicking on the bed, kicking on the ground, kicking every single day. Cultivation was, as I grew older, swinging my sword again and again—slashing here, cutting there. Cultivation became, as I matured, the repeated harmony of yin and yang—busy tonight, and busy again tomorrow night. … My name is Xu Ming. I have never cared about the stipends given to me by those sect masters, noble ladies, or princesses. I said to her, “Can you give me a room closer to yours? I need to report my work to you at any moment.” Even if I accomplish nothing every day, I just want to watch how she cultivates. I…

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