Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 393 - 357: Evernight Ancient Kingdom

Is this the secret of the ring...

A glint of peculiarity flashed through his eyes as he received the information transmitted by the bronze ring, and Qi Xiu revealed an unusual emotion.

"I roughly understand the cause and effect of this so-called inheritance. How about it, would you like to go together?"

Stroking the bronze ring on his thumb, Qi Xiu extended the invitation to Li Jiufang.

"No, my cultivation is completely lost now; I’m merely a mortal. The Food Demon Sect’s Inheritance Land is likely fraught with great danger. Bringing me along would be like carrying a burden. Besides, I’m not particularly interested in the Food Demon Sect." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Li Jiufang spread his hands and spoke frankly.

Having changed his face and cast off his old self, he was no longer Wu Qiu’an of the Wu Family, but Li Jiufang, who had lived a second life. In the time to come, he was going to do some things he truly enjoyed and had always been concerned about.

"It seems like you’re planning to stay in Qinlong Province?"

Discerning Li Jiufang’s intentions, Qi Xiu smiled, "That’s good, too. Even though you no longer look like your past self, if you want to start over, better do it thoroughly. Dianchuan Province is currently undergoing a reshuffle, and the forces from the County Yamen and the Gao Family are likely to penetrate every corner now. Staying there wouldn’t be good for you. It’s better to stay in Qinlong Province instead."

"Yes, I probably won’t be able to return to Dianchuan anytime soon. But Qinlong Province isn’t bad either, even though the climate and environment are slightly inferior to Dianchuan. The number of Demonic Evil Cultivators is fewer, and the common people are a bit more stable. I plan to take part in the civil service examination after a while."

Having clearly planned his own path, Li Jiufang took a deep breath and stretched lazily. The wide world offers ample opportunity. Although he lost his cultivation, he, Li Jiufang, was still Li Jiufang.

Knowing Li Jiufang’s plans for the future, Qi Xiu rode the Escape Light, taking him back to the southern part of Qinlong Province.

Unlike the mountainous terrain of Dianchuan Province, the southern part of Qinlong Province was almost entirely endless plains. Nearly seventy percent of the population lived there.

Due to the relatively dense settlements, the County Yamen of Qinlong Province simply built an imposing, endless high wall on the edge of the plains. The wall served to shield the area from the sand and dry winds from the north, and to isolate Demonic Evil Cultivators and the like, providing a peaceful and prosperous place for the common people.

Therefore, although Qinlong Province did not have the reputation of Xiangchu as a sacred land upon the earth, compared to other major provinces, it was relatively peaceful.

In a bustling market town, amidst the cacophony of voices, Li Jiufang bade farewell to Qi Xiu, "Parting today, who knows when we will meet again. I will forever remember the kindness of Qi in my heart."

"Enough, I saved your life, and you gave me an Opportunity. We are even now."

Waving the bronze ring on his hand, Qi Xiu casually took out a stack of Cloud Seal Talismans, "Your cultivation is gone, and you’re as weak as a chicken. Take these Talisman Scripts for self-protection, so you don’t capsize in a gutter."

Without refusing, Li Jiufang accepted the Talisman Scripts with a smile, "Don’t worry, Qi. Although I have lost my cultivation, I still have some tricks up my sleeve."

Pocketing the Talisman Scripts, Li Jiufang respectfully bowed to Qi Xiu, "Qi, farewell."

"Take care on your journey."

With a slight nod, Qi Xiu waved his hand.

Turning around, Li Jiufang started walking away. Within a few breaths, he had disappeared into the bustling street.

Everyone has their own path, Li Jiufang. I wish you good luck in becoming a good official who seeks peace for the people in the days to come.

With a faint smile, Qi Xiu took a step back. His figure suddenly became faint and insubstantial, and in the blink of an eye, it vanished without a trace, leaving only a few shirtless men at the entrance of the market town who were busy unloading goods, with stunned looks on their faces.

「...」

On the undulating Loess Plateau, the raised ridges resembled the backs of dragons sleeping underground. When sunlight fell, the shadows of the ridges lengthened, shimmering like Dragon Scales in the light and shadow, emitting a trace of an ancient and powerful aura. As if drawn by these ridges, a marvelous life force seemed to converge and pour into the ground below. From a bird’s-eye view from the sky, the land within ten thousand li seemed to be constantly shifting.

"Wei, are you sure your information is correct? This is the nineteenth pit we’ve dug. If we can’t find it again, I’m afraid you’ll have to be buried here."

On a colorfully stony ridge gathered by sand, three figures appeared to be in the midst of a disagreement. Identical twins glared unfriendly at the man opposite them—a grizzled old man chewing on tobacco leaves, wrapped in a grey-white headscarf.

PFFT! Spitting out a mouthful of brownish-red tobacco dregs, the old man lifted his droopy eyelids and scratched his neck, "Hurry, hurry, hurry. What’s the rush? Do you think ancient tombs are easy to find? You’re already impatient with nineteen pits? Back in my day, I hit eighty-some barren pits in a row, but ultimately didn’t I find the tomb entrance? Youngsters, you need a bit of patience. Now, keep digging, and don’t even think of slacking off."

Before the twins could finish their complaints, they were abruptly schooled by the old man. Irritated, they scoffed, marched forward, and reached out to seize him.

"See, you’re getting worked up again."

Flashing a toothy grin, the old man moved swiftly, as quick as lightning, circling behind the twins and delivering two firm strikes with his palms.

CRACK! BOOM—

With intersecting fingers of lightning, the old man’s palms struck fiercely. The twins were instantly hit as by a thunderbolt, smoke billowing from their bodies, hair standing straight on end. Even their Body-Protecting True Gang had no chance to activate before being shredded by the Lei Mang.