Chapter 301: Xuanwu Alliance Heroes Conference, A String of Candied Hawthorn Skewers
Xuanwu City.
Countless human cultivators from Western Central Hezhou gathered here, and the faces of everyone were taut with tension.
Because the human cultivators of Western Central Hezhou were about to face a disastrous calamity.
At this moment, a young man stepped into the center of the crowd.
“Dear friends, as the demon clan army is about to approach, several great powers of the Xuanwu Alliance are currently discussing strategies for dealing with them.”
“Thus, this heroes conference will be hosted by me.”
Upon hearing this, someone in the crowd immediately spoke: “Young Master Lin, you are the youngest genius of the Xuanwu Alliance; we are happy to have you host the conference.”
“But with the crisis looming, let’s skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point.”
“Exactly, the Xuanwu Alliance is the power of the human clan in Western Central Hezhou.”
“We understand the principle that when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold. Young Master Lin, please say what you need to.”
Facing the warm support of the crowd, Lin Lang smiled slightly and spoke.
“Recently occurring events, I believe you all have heard something about them.”
“I need to ask, is there really no one who knows the whereabouts of that great thief?”
At these words, the corners of everyone’s mouths twitched, anger flickering in their eyes.
This mysterious human thief had not only stolen precious items from two major demon clans, but he had also publicly provoked them.
Having made such a terrible mess, yet wanting these uninvolved people to take the blame, how could they not be angry?
Seeing no one answer, Lin Lang continued, “This human thief has a mysterious background. Even the few great powers of the Xuanwu Alliance could not determine his origins.”
“If the demon clan demands a person from our Xuanwu Alliance, we certainly cannot offer anyone.”
“Thus, we humans must prepare for the worst, vowing to fight the demon clan until the last soldier is standing.”
“Anyone willing to participate in the battle may go to the Xuanwu Hall to collect a battle token. The Xuanwu Alliance will coordinate all personnel.”
“Those who do not wish to participate may leave at this time; the Xuanwu Alliance will not obstruct you.”
“In addition, the Xuanwu Alliance has established a new Hall of Heroes, aimed at gathering talented individuals to prepare for the upcoming war between the two clans.”
“Friends with unique skills are welcome to come and give it a try.”
After finishing, Lin Lang exchanged some more formal remarks, and thus the heroes conference concluded hastily.
Yet the cultivators who had previously shouted to defend the human clan had long since vanished without a trace after the conference ended.
Very few came to claim their battle tokens.
……
At the entrance of the Xuanwu Alliance.
“Help! Save me!”
“Someone’s dying, hurry to rescue them!”
A dirty girl dragged a litter, on which lay a seriously injured and unconscious little Taoist.
Hearing the girl’s cries, the people of the Xuanwu Alliance immediately rushed out to check the situation.
However, after examining the little Taoist’s injuries, everyone’s expressions turned grave.
“Hurry, summon Young Master Lin! This person has been poisoned severely; if he is not treated immediately, he may not survive.”
Before long, the girl and the little Taoist were brought into the Xuanwu Alliance.
Seeing a handsome young man approach, the girl thought for a moment and then cried out.
“Please save him! If you don’t, he will d*e!”
Looking at the weeping fox demon in front of him, Lin Lang frowned.
With the impending war between the human and demon clans, it seemed strange for a fox demon to bring a human to seek help.
Though he was curious, Lin Lang did not delve too deeply.
Western Central Hezhou was indeed a gathering place for the demon clan, and some human clans having close ties with demons was not unusual.
“Do not worry, miss. The existence of the Xuanwu Alliance is to assist all human cultivators.”
“I, Lin Lang, will do my utmost to save this friend.”
Upon hearing this, the girl nodded with tear-filled eyes.
“You said this, you must save him.”
With that, Lin Lang immediately fed the unconscious little Taoist a detoxification Dan Pill.
Following that, a vast amount of spiritual power surged into the little Taoist’s body.
Seeing this, the onlookers whispered among themselves: “Young Master Lin truly has a kind heart!”
“This Xuanwu Return Method consumes a lot of essence; he can actually use it on a stranger, it’s truly admirable.”
“Indeed.”
“With the war between the two clans imminent, consuming essence now is equivalent to reducing his own survival chances!”
“Young Master Lin’s righteousness!”
Ignoring the murmurs around him, Lin Lang focused entirely on treating the stranger before him.
After a tea break, Lin Lang’s face grew pale as he halted.
“All right, miss, the poison in this friend has been cleared, but he will be weak for half a month.”
“After this period, he will make a full recovery.”
“I will arrange for you both to stay here. Once this friend wakes up, you should leave quickly.”
“There’s important matters for the Hall of Heroes that I must attend to, so I must take my leave now.”
With that, Lin Lang turned and departed.
Such a diligent and selfless deed immediately sparked a round of praise from the onlookers.
However, the girl who had been crying moments ago now curiously examined Lin Lang’s back.
……
Time passed, and Lin Lang had been at the Hall of Heroes since morning until evening.
Seeing that no one was coming to the Hall anymore, Lin Lang was also ready to find a place to rest.
At that moment, two figures appeared at the door.
The little Taoist he had treated in the morning, now weak and supported by the girl, walked in.
“This friend, your body has yet to recover; why are you not resting properly?”
Hearing this, the little Taoist clasped his hands and said, “Now the human clan is in a perilous state; as a member of the human clan, I naturally must contribute.”
As he spoke, the little Taoist took out a piece of animal hide and handed it over.
“This array formation was obtained from a ruin; its power is quite decent and should help you.”
Taking the animal hide and examining it closely, Lin Lang’s eyes immediately brightened.
“Friend, are you truly willing to offer this array formation?”
“What’s there to be willing about? It’s merely an external thing.”
“Then Lin Lang thanks you on behalf of the humans of the Xuanwu Alliance. With this array formation, it will surely reduce the casualties of our human cultivators.”
As he spoke, Lin Lang would have regarded the little Taoist with great respect, but the little Taoist naturally stopped him.
Watching the two engage in endless pleasantries, the girl beside them kept tugging at the little Taoist’s sleeve, seemingly reminding him of something.
Facing the girl’s antics, the little Taoist smiled lightly and said, “Don’t worry, I won’t forget what I promised you. Here.”
A string of bright red and aromatic candied hawthorn skewers was handed to the girl.
Happily taking the candied hawthorn, the girl immediately took a bite, and the sweet and sour flavor made her eyes squint into crescent moons instantly.
But Lin Lang’s face changed beside them.
Those bright red and translucent fruits looked exactly like the signature fruits of the Mighty Donkey Clan.
The fragrant syrup smelled exactly like the honey from the Human-faced Bee!
