Xiao Xiuzhu's Test

A messenger flew swiftly closer from the horizon.

On the hill.

Luo Chen stretched out his palm and watched the messenger fall into his hand.

He took the letter from behind the messenger and opened it to examine it closely.

"The commander actually agreed."

Luo Chen was somewhat surprised. He had thought that even if the Demon Suppression Division went to find the traitor, they would not allow the aquatic race to enter their territory.

He raised the bar for Bailongjiang Dragon Palace in his mind.

"...Aquatic creatures will be allowed to enter the river. At the same time, the Demon Suppression Division will send five hundred Demon Suppression Guards to protect the people along the way and supervise the aquatic creatures."

Putting away the Xuan paper in his hand, Luo Chen crossed his arms behind his head, leaned against the bluestone, and pretended to doze off.

Ahead, in front of a simply set up camp.

Wang Yue approached Luo Chen with a grin and asked curiously.

"Boss, what did they say?"

Luo Chen said casually.

"The commander-in-chief has agreed, but we need to wait for support from headquarters before allowing the aquatic creatures to enter."

"Tsk tsk, the people of the Dragon Palace still have face."

Wang Yue clicked his tongue twice and said in a cryptic tone.

"Boss, is there really a real dragon in the Dragon Palace of the White Dragon River?"

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, and countless secrets about Bailongjiang flashed through his mind.

After a long while, he shook his head.

"I don't know, but it must be really amazing."

He didn't know what the divine essence of heaven and earth residing in the Bailong River was.

Such secrets are not something that ordinary demon-suppressing captains can access.

Seeing the two chatting, the other demon-suppressing envoys also gathered around.

I spent two days in close proximity with Luo Chen.

They were no longer so resistant to their new boss.

This is a truly capable person.

Moreover, Luo Chen is only 17 years old, which is the age when martial arts can be rapidly improved.

By simply following him and offering a helping hand, one could save decades of detours.

The group chatted casually.

It was afternoon.

There was another unusual movement on the river surface.

A waterspout tens of meters wide spiraled up.

At its summit, Ao Yuan gazed at Luo Chen on the opposite hill, his tone growing heavier.

"Brother Luo Chen, hasn't the order from the Demon Suppression Division been issued yet?"

He was starting to get anxious.

If that traitor escapes, he'll be in big trouble when he gets back.

Luo Chen wasn't in a hurry and waved his hand.

"It'll be soon, it'll be soon."

Ao Yuan, his face grim, fell into the water.

Damn it.

That guy took the bribe but didn't do anything!

He was furious.

He had already hinted at it several times before.

They can go search first; Luo Chen will wait here for the commander's orders.

Because in their view, the Demon Suppression Division couldn't possibly disagree.

However, Luo Chen remained unmoved by reason.

The benefits you get from eating it are forgotten as soon as you turn around.

Luo Chen wouldn't tolerate that.

Ultimately, it was you people from the Dragon Palace who killed so many civilians.

How could it be possible to achieve this without paying any price?

If Bailongjiang hadn't been quite powerful, the Demon Suppression Division wouldn't have been so accommodating.

Although it doesn't affect the outcome.

But they also find it quite enjoyable to feel disgusted.

Luo Chen thought to himself with delight as he took out the demon core from his spatial treasure.

It knew that only a very few demons with exceptional talent could condense a demon core.

Demon cores are the pure essence of heaven and earth.

It can be used to enhance strength and refine precious medicines.

Luo Chen examined it carefully, and his expression turned somewhat grim.

"What a pity. This demon core is mixed and surrounded by a malevolent aura. It must be the demon core of a bloodthirsty demon."

Such demon cores are greatly diminished in value and require purification.

It takes a lot of time and effort.

Luo Chen casually tossed it into the spatial treasure.

……

Two more days have passed.

The five hundred demon-suppressing guards that had been assembled had been deployed to various villages along the way to provide protection.

Luo Chen met Xiao Xiuzhu, who had rushed over.

Xiao Xiuzhu, carrying a large spear on his back, clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.

"Brother Luo Chen, let's guard this place together this time."

Luo Chen returned the gift.

The two arrived at the riverbank.

The river surface quickly parted to both sides, and a line of aquatic creatures from the Dragon Palace stepped out.

Ao Yuan approached without expression, forcing a smile.

"Gentlemen, may we begin?"

His voice was somewhat hoarse.

Luo Chen has managed to delay things for so long.

I've been dissatisfied for a long time.

"Yes, yes, thank you for waiting, everyone."

Xiao Xiuzhu's smiling face suggested he was a seasoned veteran.

"Gentlemen of the Dragon Palace, please do not let this affect the people along the way."

Luo Chen offered a casual reminder.

Ao Yuan gave Luo Chen a deep look, then turned and left.

boom!

As the aquatic creatures departed, the giant waves that had parted on either side began to recede, making a thunderous sound.

The water vapor rose into the sky, and under the sunlight, it formed a seven-colored rainbow.

"Did you offend them?"

The two returned to the hill camp.

Xiao Xiuzhu looked at the group of aquatic creatures riding the waves and said with a smile.

He could tell that Ao Yuan, who was in charge, was extremely dissatisfied with Luo Chen.

"Hehe, I didn't."

Luo Chen shook his head; how could he admit it?

Xiao Xiuzhu did not continue the topic.

"The city has been quite unsettled lately, with the city lord and the commander-in-chief locked in a fierce battle."

"It's better to come out; you don't have to worry about so many things."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen's mind raced with various thoughts.

It is almost certain that Shangguan Changyue is a member of the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion and is aligned with the Zhenbei Prince's faction.

Which faction does the city lord of Qingyuan City belong to?

He didn't hide anything from him; since Xiao Xiuzhu had brought it up in front of him, he must have something to say.

"Which power is behind that city lord?"

Facing Luo Chen's question.

Xiao Xiuzhu stared into Luo Chen's eyes and said meaningfully.

"The city lord is naturally subject to the orders of the Great Qian imperial family!"

boom!

In Luo Chen's mind, all the thoughts were the same.

A bitter smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"Then Lord Souji should have the upper hand, right?"

Luo Chen spoke with a wry smile.

"certainly."

Xiao Xiuzhu patted Luo Chen on the shoulder.

"This time, the situation in Bailongjiang is unusually different, and we must be vigilant at all times."

Luo Chen stood up and clasped his hands in greeting.

Watching the other person leave.

far away.

Wang Yue and the others quickly surrounded them, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Luo Chen took a deep breath and said nothing more.

"Rest for one night, and begin patrolling along the riverbank tomorrow."

"Yes."

The group was taken aback; they had thought that with the arrival of the main force, they could return to the city.

I didn't expect that patrols would be necessary.

But they realized what was happening and immediately agreed.

Luo Chen dismissed everyone and sat on the bluestone, his mind a jumble of thoughts.

Next.

For seven consecutive days.

Luo Chen followed Ao Yuan and the others' trail, traveling all the way.

This 500-mile-long tributary of the Bailong River was completely cleared of its contents.

But they still couldn't find any trace of the traitor from the Dragon Palace.

Riverside.

Luo Chen, with his horse on his saddle and holding a golden scale in his hand, looked at Ao Yuan and the others on the river with a forced smile.

"Gentlemen, are you mistaken?"

"That traitor wasn't hiding here at all, or he may have already gone ashore and left."

Ao Yuan's face was grim.

"impossible!"

Having said that, he once again disappeared into the wide stream.

shore.

Luo Chen was very curious.

"What exactly did this traitor do?"