I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 356: Can’t Even Pick Fruit Properly!

"Are you all doing all right?"

Han Zheng glanced at the people present and thought to himself that they probably weren't too well.

Everyone present looked extremely disheveled, with Wen Jingyun and others' True Yuan almost completely depleted.

Pei Xiuyuan laughed heartily, "It was indeed perilous, but fortunately, Mr. Han, your Divine Weapon descended from the heavens and drove those demons back, sparing us from disaster.

Mr. Han, you've saved me twice now, and I, Pei Xiuyuan, have nothing to offer in return but to devote my life to you."

For someone with a narrow-minded nature like Pei Xiuyuan, saying such bold words was quite extraordinary.

The Xuanjia Guards of the Smoke Wave Prefecture and the Martial World people like Wen Jingyun unanimously said, "Thank you, Mr. Han, for saving our lives!"

Their voices were deafening and reverberated across the entire city wall, making the silent Cui Zeyuan and his Xuanjia Guards particularly conspicuous.

Of course, Cui Zeyuan didn't want to thank Han Zheng.

His men, who were all from headquarters, naturally knew about the grudge between Cui Zeyuan and Han Zheng, and they wouldn't speak up at this moment.

Pei Xiuyuan, with a sarcastic smile, looked toward Cui Zeyuan, and the other people present also turned their eyes towards Cui Zeyuan and his men.

Under everyone's intense gaze, Cui Zeyuan smiled and clasped his fists toward Han Zheng, "Thank you, Mr. Han, for your help. Did you come here to support us upon receiving orders from headquarters?"

In saying so, Cui Zeyuan intentionally informed everyone that Han Zheng came to save them because he, Cui Zeyuan, had sent someone to the headquarters to ask for help. He implied that Han Zheng wasn't as noble as they might think.

However, his words had no effect.

For the people present, it was Han Zheng who had dramatically rescued them during a critical moment.

Han Zheng nodded expressionlessly and responded indifferently, "It wasn't just headquarters that instructed me to support, but I hadn't expected the Smoke Wave Prefecture to be this chaotic.

Commander Cui, given the scale of this demon chaos, can you explain what exactly caused it?"

Cui Zeyuan's lips twitched almost imperceptibly and he replied, "This demon chaos came suddenly, how would I know the reason?"

Cui Zeyuan's slight unease didn't escape Han Zheng, who let out a cold snort and turned to Pei Xiuyuan, "Lord Pei, let everyone rest for a while first. These demons won't dare to approach anytime soon, and we can properly discuss the matters of the demon chaos in Smoke Wave Prefecture."

Pei Xiuyuan quickly nodded and began to assist the wounded and arrange for people to rest.

This was a completely different attitude than the one Cui Zeyuan had shown before. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Moreover, previously those lower-ranking Xuanjia Guards wouldn't dare go against Cui Zeyuan's orders, but now with Han Zheng's arrival, nobody took them seriously anymore.

In an instant, Cui Zeyuan and his men became isolated.

People sat directly behind the city wall, no longer caring about appearances in such a situation.

Han Zheng introduced Su Wuming to everyone, "This is Su Wuming, Demon Sweeping Captain, who serves together with me at the Kui Character Camp. He is also here by the orders of the headquarters to support everyone."

Su Wuming was quite renowned. Whether inside or outside the Demon Cleansing Bureau, his name had been heard.

No wonder he has such strength at such a young age, only slightly inferior to Mr. Han but far surpassing the likes of Cui Zeyuan.

"Thank you, Captain Su!"

The people present hastily clasped their hands in thanks.

"There's no need for formality."

Su Wuming returned the gesture with a bow, his demeanor cool yet not arrogant.

Han Zheng looked towards Wen Jingyun and others, smiling, "It's been a long time since we've met. Have you been well?"

Wen Jingyun gave a bitter smile, but Tuoba Feng blurted out cursing, "Not good at all! We were nearly driven to desperation by that bastard Cui Zeyuan, as if he wanted to merge us with the fires of the Demon Cleansing Bureau!

Mr. Han, when you were with the Demon Cleansing Bureau, we were on the same side. We fought shoulder to shoulder with brothers like Pei Xiuyuan in the Bureau.

But as soon as Cui Zeyuan arrived, he wanted to change the ratios of spirit fields and mines that you, Mr. Han, had set.

It's not that we are greedy, clinging to benefits, but these rapid changes are simply unreasonable.

Moreover, today he wants to change some sharing ratios, tomorrow he wants to take some advantages. With concessions here and there, what will we have left?"

Han Zheng's expression also darkened after hearing this.

Cui Zeyuan came to Smoke Wave Prefecture to pick fruits, but Han Zheng hadn't expected that he wouldn't even manage to pick the fruits correctly, and even wanted to uproot the tree entirely!

Originally, the distribution ratio set by Han Zheng was beneficial to both the major sects of the Martial World and the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

Everyone had food to eat, and they could reap the benefits without being hostile to each other.

Now Cui Zeyuan's reckless actions had once again pushed both sides to opposition.

Wen Jingyun also sighed and complained to Han Zheng about the things Cui Zeyuan had done after arriving in Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Pei Xiuyuan said from the side, "Cui Zeyuan just wants to erase the traces you, Mr. Han, left in Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Whatever rules you set, he always wants to argue and change them.

But unfortunately, he has great ambition but little talent, aiming too high, and after the changes, he created a bunch of problems."

Han Zheng nodded, he hadn't expected Cui Zeyuan to act like this after coming to Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Even if he was incompetent, just by guarding the increasingly prosperous Smoke Wave Prefecture, he wouldn't have to worry about his achievements.

But Cui Zeyuan always wanted to achieve something greater than Han Zheng, yet made everything a complete mess.

"By the way, where is Zhang Yan?"

Han Zheng looked around at the surrounding Xuanjia Guards but noticed that a familiar face was missing.

When he first came to Smoke Wave Prefecture, Zhang Yan was the first team leader to join him.

Pei Xiuyuan lowered his head sadly, "He died in battle, swallowed by a group of demons, leaving no remains.

And my brother Zhao Jinhua also died, killed by a Great Demon.

Over these days, about one fifth of our brothers from the Demon Cleansing Bureau in Smoke Wave Prefecture have died in battle!"

At this point, Pei Xiuyuan lowered his voice and said angrily, "This is all because of him, Cui Zeyuan! I suspect that he brought about this demon chaos!"

A Xuanjia Guard whispered, "Before you came, Mr. Han, I heard Cui Zeyuan's close followers instructing the people he brought to break through with Cui Zeyuan if things went south. It seems they just wanted to leave us here to attract firepower while they escaped!"

Han Zheng was silent for a moment.

Being in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, facing death was quite normal.

Not to mention Zhang Yan, even Garrison Captains like Xu Cunbao and Wen Tingyun, who had condensed their Martial Arts True Pills, could perish at any moment.

Zhang Yan was just one of the most ordinary Xuanjia Guards in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, without much ambition, talent, or exceptional capabilities.

He had reached this position through diligent and conscientious work, and choosing to stand with Han Zheng was the luckiest decision of his life.

As Han Zheng's trusted man left in Smoke Wave Prefecture, Zhang Yan had received quite a few rewards and could even have advanced further.

Yet he died in the demon chaos, and not even heroically. He was simply devoured by a group of demons, without leaving a last word.

Han Zheng glanced at Cui Zeyuan, not far away, a hint of killing intent appearing in his eyes.

If this demon chaos was indeed incited by Cui Zeyuan, then this matter was far from over!

Han Zheng said solemnly, "You say this demon chaos was caused by Cui Zeyuan, is there any evidence?"

Pei Xiuyuan shook his head, "Of course, there's no obvious evidence in such matters. If there were, we would have killed that bastard long ago.

However, since his return, his own strength has also surged significantly, and when he heard about the demon attack on the city, he showed no surprise at all, as if he had expected it."

Speaking, Pei Xiuyuan also listed a number of suspicious instances involving Cui Zeyuan to Han Zheng, but they were all minor details and there was no direct evidence.

Wen Jingyun sighed and said, "Lord Pei, all these are just suspicions, with no substantial evidence.

Cui Zeyuan is not an ordinary person; his master is Wu Yunfei, one of the five Garrison Captains, and he's not a common Xuanjia Guard.

Moreover, he is the Demon Sweeping Capitan responsible for overseeing Smoke Wave Prefecture, and Mr. Han is the Commander of the Kui Character Camp.

According to the rules of your Demon Cleansing Bureau, these two have the same rank.

Without conclusive evidence, Mr. Han acting rashly against Cui Zeyuan would not only break the rules but also bring endless troubles in the future."