The Demonic World I designed-Chapter 37 - 35 Bad news!

37: Chapter 35: Bad news!

37 -35: Bad news!

The old man was curious.

According to the lifespan of the human race in the mortal world, shouldn’t everyone who recognized him back then have died out?

Moreover, this little fellow didn’t just look young; he had not a trace of energy fluctuation on him, clearly a mere mortal as insignificant as an ant…

“My ancestor recorded some characteristics of the predecessors, and I took the liberty to guess the identity of the predecessor.

For any rashness, I beg the predecessor’s forgiveness.”

“Is that so?” The old man suddenly found it more interesting.

“Who is your ancestor?

Tell this old man, let’s hear it.”

“My ancestor, like myself, was also a mortal, with an inconsequential name that the predecessor surely has not heard of.

However, my ancestor had a close friend, Mister Donghua, who was acquainted with the predecessor, and mentioned the predecessor’s great renown to my ancestor!”

“Whom did you say?” The old man was taken aback, his expression no longer calm and composed, becoming somewhat ferocious as he suddenly stepped forward, reaching out as though he meant to seize Chen Qing.

Ghost Doll rushed forward to stop him, but Chen Qing remained motionless, staring intently at the other party.

In the next second, there was a sizzling sound, and the old man’s outstretched hand recoiled as if electrocuted.

He retreated several zhang after dropping the great saber of Hong Wu!

Hong Wu did not react in time; with the saber no longer met with resistance, it cleaved towards the ground, and the entire ground roared and tumbled, shattering countless evil ghosts, while those not shattered were blasted away by the fierce power!

What’s going on?

Hong Wu was dumbfounded, and before he could respond, he heard Chen Qing shout, “General, fall back, come to our side!”

Hong Wu was not a fool; the mysterious young man following Minister Wang seemed to have used some method to restrain the old man.

If not now, then when was the time to retreat?

The massive figure moved, and in the next moment, he had withdrawn to Chen Qing’s side.

“Cough, cough!”

The old man’s coughing sounds came from the rising dust.

It was only then that Hong Wu realized there was something strange about this place…

His own power had shattered the landscape, but the place where the Crown Prince and others stood was completely undamaged, as if it were a different world from the outside!

An enchantment?

Upon closer inspection, Hong Wu indeed saw that not even dust could penetrate the area he had just retreated to.

“My ancestor was right after all…” Chen Qing breathed a sigh of relief and said to the old man outside, “Predecessor, you and your evil ghosts cannot enter King Xiang Tomb.”

Upon hearing this, the group hastily observed their surroundings and immediately noticed that indeed, the evil ghosts dared not continue to come closer.

Hong Wu was stunned.

Had they been safe simply by moving a bit further back the whole time?

Why didn’t you say so earlier?

Dammit, he had endured so much for nothing that he felt like his guts had been pulled out!

“Who exactly are you?” The old man walked up to the barrier, looking coldly at Chen Qing.

How could a human know so much about the affairs within the Path of Yin and Yang?

“As you see, I am but a mere mortal…” Chen Qing bowed respectfully, not wanting to entangle any further, and signaled Wang Ye with his eyes.

Wang Ye understood, forming a seal with his hands, and as the power of the Dusk Elephant rose, Ghost Doll immediately slapped the Ghost Horse’s backside, causing the Ghost Horse to neigh to the sky, and the Path of Yin and Yang reopened. freeweɓnovel.cøm

The Dusk Elephant let out a long howl, and the twisted forces of space temporarily stabilized the Path of Yin and Yang that the Ghost Horse had opened.

Wang Ye’s face turned red instantly, even cracks appearing on his arms.

He was still not at the level of his master, who could casually hold open spaces.

“Your Highness, let us depart!”

Without any hesitation, the Crown Prince activated the power of the Golden Crow, spreading his wings behind his back and flying out through the Path of Yin and Yang that Ghost Horse had opened!

Hong Wu’s face twitched, and after bowing to Wang Ye and Chen Qing, he too led his guards in a rush towards the passage.

“Daddy, quick!” Ghost Doll mounted the Ghost Horse and reached out a hand to Chen Qing, while Wang Ye had already taken the lead in mounting the horse.

“You lad…” Just as Chen Qing was about to mount, the old man behind him spoke again, “Is Donghua…still alive?”

Chen Qing hesitated, then shook his head.

“The junior does not know.”

The old man looked at Chen Qing somberly.

“I’ve remembered your scent.

King Xiang is about to be reborn, and this tomb of King Xiang can’t confine me for long.

I…will come find you!”

Chen Qing: “…”

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“Where is the Crown Prince?”

After exiting the Path of Yin and Yang, Wang Ye only saw Hong Wu and the others tending to their wounds in the forest, which immediately made him frown.

“His Highness?” Hong Wu spat out a mouthful of blood, chuckling, “He’s returned to the Royal City.

He probably felt it was unsafe to stay here.

By the time we came out, we only saw the back of His Highness as he flew away.

We couldn’t even catch up if we wanted to.”

Wang Ye nodded in acknowledgment.

After revealing his true nature, it made no significant difference to stay behind and woo Hong Wu and his men.

It was indeed most vital for him to return to the palace early to ensure his own safety.

It was also in keeping with that fellow’s character.

“That’s why I always say, the Weichi Clan is better suited to be the Crown Prince’s guards.

At least when His Highness flew off, Weichi Peng was able to keep up, wasn’t he…”

Wang Ye laughed and shook his head, then looked back at Chen Qing, who was dizzy from the journey and retching on the ground again.

“You need to train yourself.

You’re too weak.”

Chen Qing rolled his eyes, “What a joke, am I frail?

I walked to the capital for the examination, passing through three provinces.

Damn, how many in modern times could match that?”

“I’m a bit curious, who is that elderly man you mentioned and Mister Donghua you talked about?”

Chen Qing wiped his mouth, weakly saying, “You don’t know…”

Wang Ye: “…”

Chen Qing naturally didn’t want to say much, Donghua that ghostly thing wasn’t his own creation, hopefully, he’s already dead because if he’s still alive that’s real trouble.

And the words of that old man just now also made his heart shiver…

King Gui Xiang is going to be resurrected?

According to the setting, after Emperor Xuanzong’s later years, King Gui Xiang should have been resurrected, could it be that he died again?

The tone of the other party just now did not seem like a lie, which made Chen Qing feel increasingly urgent.

He feared that the peace of this world could not be maintained for much longer.

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After returning to the capital, right at the city gates, Chen Qing met the Imperial guards who came to pick him up, led by the commander who was guarding the Vermilion Bird Gate at that time.

And they only summoned Chen Qing into the Imperial Palace, whether it was Wang Ye, who was assisting Chen Qing, or Hong Wu, who was guarding the Crown Prince and others, there was no intention of summoning them.

This made Chen Qing’s heart skip a beat, thinking to himself: This damn Emperor wouldn’t be thinking of reneging on his word, would he?

“Then I’ll head back first to take care of things,” said Hong Wu, who had transformed back into a burly nine-footer, pointing at his battered belly, “My brothers have been scratched by Evil Ghosts and need to be treated quickly so I won’t delay you.

That…

Chen Qing, right?

Thanks for saving our lives, I’ll treat you to a drink when you’re out of the palace!”

Chen Qing replied with a smile, “No problem, my alcohol tolerance is average, but I’ll definitely join the General for a hearty drink.”

“Haha, great!” Hong Wu burst into a big smile, “I like you, Scholar.

Alright then, remember to look for me when you’re out!”

With that, he didn’t linger and left with his men, kicking up dust.

Wang Ye then looked at Chen Qing, “My master has sent for me, so I won’t wait for you outside the palace.

If you have nowhere to stay after leaving the palace, you can come to my place.”

“Haha, sure…” Chen Qing feigned enthusiasm—this time very perfunctorily.

If he could leave alive, he’d rather go to Weichi Peng’s place…

Though he might have body odor, it was still better than spending the night with a wooden person…

After everyone had taken their leave, Chen Qing entered the Imperial Palace with a nervous heart, accompanied by the commander.

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“Master…”

Wang Ye had an ominous feeling upon arriving at the Duke’s Mansion.

The enormous mansion was devoid of people; the servants were as if they had vanished.

If it weren’t for Liu Yu visibly making tea in the backyard, he would have suspected something was amiss.

“I heard from the Crown Prince that you found the Ghost Doll?”

“Yes…” Wang Ye saluted, “We encountered it by chance in Lyuzhou.

It’s a demon with very sincere motives, as long as you give it what it wants, it will do the job for you.”

“Is that so?” Liu Yu nodded, “It seems that after changing bodies, you are not so opposed to working with demons?”

Wang Ye: “…”

“It’s not a bad thing,” Liu Yu spoke on his own without waiting for Wang Ye to talk, “In this world, the Human Race needs demons to survive.

It’s ironic, but it’s the truth.”

“Master…” Wang Ye frowned, “But has something happened?”

“The Thousand-Faced Fox isn’t dead!”

Wang Ye: “!!”

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The Thousand-Faced Fox…

isn’t dead!

Chen Qing also had a somber expression as he rode in the carriage back to the palace.

It was the Ghost Doll who told him, who in turn acquired the information through the Ghost Horse.

The information was more shocking than he had imagined.

The Thousand-Faced Fox was not only alive but also was personally let go by the Emperor!

The specific reasons were not clear even to the Ghost Horse, only that the chase was close, the Mountain Ghost (Shan Gui) desperately resisted, but couldn’t withstand the combined forces of the Emperor and the Duke.

After the death of the Mountain Ghost, the Thousand-Faced Fox had no strength to resist, after all, even though its abilities were against nature, its life force was ordinary, otherwise it wouldn’t have been poisoned to death by a cup of wine in the previous dynasty.

But it seems she said something to the Emperor…

Apparently, a very important secret, which caused the Emperor, originally furious, to actually choose to let her go!

This made Chen Qing feel incredibly strange.

This demon had killed your wife, and almost killed your only pure-blood son.

Just like that, she was let go?

Chen Qing felt…

this matter was probably extraordinarily serious!