Chapter 170: Believe It Or Not
Under Hu Jiujiu’s careful management, countless troublemakers in Ping City were eliminated.
These people were lying in wait for an opportunity to a.s.sa.s.sinate Hu Jiujiu. However, it was obvious that they had underestimated the danger of lurking in Ping City. There would be guards knocking on your door at any moment.
After eliminating these external threats, Ping City temporarily maintained a certain degree of stability.
In the wilderness, many demon tribes had suffered heavy losses.
Among them was the Lion King, Xie Yuan.
One had to know that Xie Yuan had also seen through the situation this time. After seeing the attacks of many demons, he could not help but attack very heavily. He had sent half of his elites and sent their second strongest expert. He also invited a lone wolf from outside to organize a luxurious a.s.sa.s.sination team. It would be a huge loss if he could not get any benefits after he organized such a luxurious a.s.sa.s.sination team.
Xie Yuan was filled with confidence. He thought that even if he could not succeed, as long as his people were still alive, he would at most lose some spirit stones. Such a loss was still acceptable. However, he did not expect Hu Jiujiu to be so ruthless.
There was no news from the team he had sent out. The only news was that their a.s.sa.s.sination team was on the latest death list announced by the City Lord Manor.
This blow could be said to have severely injured Xie Yuan. Although there were more than one family who had suffered heavy losses like him, he couldn’t care less now. Anyone would feel pain if such a thing happened to them.
“Your Majesty, please spare us. We didn’t know that there was such a ferocious person hiding behind Hu Jiujiu. If we had known earlier, we definitely wouldn’t have come here to offer advice.”
The two brothers of the Eagle Clan were filled with regret. Back then, they only thought that if they could find an opportunity, they would be able to find help and go back to take revenge. However, they did not expect to end up like this. They were about to lose their lives.
Xie Yuan would not listen to their words anymore. These words had caused him to suffer heavy losses and lose more than half of his strength. If not for these kids, this would not have happened.
“Your Majesty, if not for them, the second-in-charge would be alive! We should skin these two alive. Don’t let them live anymore!”
“That’s right, Your Majesty. I suspect that Hu Jiujiu specially sent these two brats to bewitch people. If not, they are full of lies. Then you wouldn’t have been tricked, Your Majesty!”
The lackeys shouted one after another, begging to execute these two outsiders and eat their flesh and blood.
This seemed to be the inevitable outcome for the two of them. The two of them could no longer take out any chips.
“I haven’t mistreated the two of you during this period of time, right? I’ve been feeding you well every day, like you’re my ancestors.” Xie Yuan leaned in front of the two brothers. His human head inexplicably became bigger, and he vaguely looked like a lion.
The two Eagle brothers were terrified and begged for mercy.
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you really can’t blame us. We brothers really don’t know anything. We only told you what we know!”
“Your Majesty, we brothers are still useful now. If you don’t mind, we brothers are willing to be your servants in the future!”
“Your Majesty, please spare us. We are still useful to you. Your Majesty, you can’t kill us!”
Xie Yuan shook his head in fatigue. He was physically and mentally exhausted after losing so many brothers.
“I don’t think the two of you can take anything out. In that case, make some final contributions to my small mountain.”
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty, spare me!”
“Your Majesty, we brothers are really still useful!”
Xie Yuan stood up and slowly placed his hands on the heads of the two brothers.
“Your Majesty…”
Two huge amounts of energy overflowed from their bodies and gathered endlessly in Xie Yuan’s hands. Their shouts slowly weakened until they were as soft as a mosquito’s cry and were silent.
Xie Yuan threw their withered bodies to the ground, and the lackeys behind him rushed forward.
These demons could be said to have suffered heavy losses. In the beginning, they had never thought that Hu Jiujiu would actually have such rude and unreasonable methods. They thought that this City Lord was already an arrow at the end of its flight. They thought that she was just a puppet of the Sword Immortal and could be bullied at will.
However, although the Sword Immortal did not take action, the effect they achieved was not inferior to such a powerful deterrence. It also made them not dare to do these stupid things again.
Many demon tribes had lost more than half of their strength, causing them to suffer a huge loss. They even closed their doors and did not dare to leave the mountain.
In the Wastelands, the influence of Ping City instantly soared. Many demons’ expressions changed when they talked about Ping City. They seemed to have a deep fear of this place.
Hu Jiujiu was naturally happy to see this happen. There were indeed many dangerous times some time ago. However, after the Man-eating Vine obtained so many benefits, her strength had increased greatly, and her control over the entire Ping City had improved greatly.
They believed that if anyone dared to barge in in the future, what awaited them would be an even more terrifying outcome.
“City Lord, it’s the City Lord Hai’s invitation.”
Minglun carefully handed over a letter. There was still an envoy from Sea City waiting outside.
“What does Hai Changping want to do?”
Hu Jiujiu looked at the doc.u.ments on the table and felt a little tired. In the past, she was free when she was a Demon King. Now, she had too many things to do. She was busy and tired every day.
Although many things had already been a.s.signed to her subordinates to deal with, these were enough to tire her out.
Minglun replied, “According to the envoy, the City Lord of Sea City wants to invite you for a gathering to Sea City.”
Hu Jiujiu had just picked up the letter when she put it down in boredom.
“Then forget it. If Hai Changping needs anything, tell him to come and find me himself. I won’t go anywhere.”
“The envoy said…” Minglun hesitated.
“What did he say?”
“He said that City Lord Hai is very kind and sincere this time. Moreover, it’s mainly because Sea City has some news about the Heavenly Fox Clan and wants to invite you to discuss it.”
“News about the Heavenly Fox Clan?”
Hu Jiujiu picked up his letter again. She might not care much about other things, but this matter was very difficult to ignore.
“City Lord, are you going?”
Minglun carefully looked up at Hu Jiujiu.
“What do you think?”
Minglun replied honestly, “In my opinion, although Ping City has stabilized, the outside world is still in turmoil. If the City Lord rashly goes in, I’m afraid it will be very dangerous.”
“I won’t be in any danger. It’s impossible for Hai Changping to do anything to me.”
Hu Jiujiu pondered silently. The conditions this time were too tempting. She might regret not going. However, if she went like this, it might be an ambush. Could she bear the consequences of such an ambush?
Hu Jiujiu held her forehead and waved her hand casually. “Forget it, I’m a little tired. You can leave first. Let me think about it.”
“City Lord, rest well. Don’t tire yourself out.”
“Alright, your brothers from the City Protection Team should pay more attention too.”
Outside the City Lord Manor.
Many humans had gathered here.
They had received the news from somewhere and were blocking the entrance, calling for the people from the City Lord Manor to hand over the envoy from Sea City.
“Call out this envoy who wants to harm the City Lord. Hai Changping has never done anything good. This time, he even wants to use this opportunity to trick the City Lord!”
“That’s right. They definitely don’t have good intentions. City Lord, you can’t fall into their trap!”
“We must guard here and not let the City Lord leave the City Lord Manor. We definitely can’t go to Sea City!”
Many people were shouting outside. In the City Lord Manor, Hu Jiujiu looked at Ye Qiluo in front of her and was a little puzzled.
Hu Jiujiu thought that this was a small matter. She did not care about the news of the Heavenly Fox Clan. It did not matter if she wanted it or not.
Therefore, she did not intend to go at first. She just did not know that this matter had alarmed Ye Qiluo and she even made a trip personally.
“Pavilion Master Ye is so free. It seems that Pavilion Master Ye is really concerned about my safety.”
Hu Jiujiu looked at Ye Qiluo teasingly.
Ye Qiluo looked at Hu Jiujiu indifferently.
“City Lord, I’m here to tell you a piece of news. It’s up to you to believe it or not, but I’m still a very reliable source.”
“What news?”
“About the envoy of Sea City.”
Hu Jiujiu nodded. “So, Pavilion Master Ye is also here to persuade me not to go?”
Ye Qiluo said very calmly, “Wherever the City Lord wants to go is your own freedom. I’m just a businessman, so it’s none of my business. However, I feel that I have some news that I have to tell the City Lord.”
“Then let’s hear it.”
“I heard that Hai Changping invited you over this time because he wants to seize control of Ping City while you’re not around. Many of the demons in the outer city have already joined forces. There are also many demons from other cities. They are already prepared outside. As long as you arrive at Sea City, Ping City will be taken down by them by force.”
Hu Jiujiu was stunned when she heard Ye Qiluo’s words. She did not expect Hai Changping to go through so much trouble to invite her over. He even said that there was news of the Heavenly Fox Clan because of this.
To be honest, Hu Jiujiu found this idea ridiculous. She was just a City Lord on the surface. In fact, as long as Li Yuanqing was here, it was impossible for them to take down Ping City even if everyone joined forces.
Of course, only she knew about this. Others were still thinking about the ethereal Sword Immortal.
After Ye Qiluo finished speaking, she nodded at Hu Jiujiu. “City Lord, that’s all I want to say. As for how to judge, you can decide for yourself. I’ll increase the number of patrols outside the City Lord Manor during this period of time.”
“Thank you, Pavilion Master Ye.”
“There’s no need to thank me. Take this as a reward from us humans.” Ye Qiluo nodded slightly and bade farewell. “That’s all I have to say. I hope the City Lord can make a good judgment. I’ll take my leave first.”
“Pavilion Master Ye, take care.”
After Hu Jiujiu sent Ye Qiluo off, she personally went to the high wall of the City Lord Manor and looked at the citizens gathered below. They were all shouting to prevent Hu Jiujiu from leaving Ping City.
“The City Lord is there!”
“Everyone, look! The City Lord is there!”
Everyone looked over.
“City Lord, you must not leave Ping City. This is all their scheme!”
“That’s right. As long as you stay here, we will support you. We will guard Ping City together and not be s.n.a.t.c.hed away by them!”
“Guard Ping City together!”
Hu Jiujiu was a little moved by these people’s pa.s.sionate words. She did not expect that she would be able to obtain so much support from everyone after what she had done recently.
Behind Hu Jiujiu, a graceful figure appeared out of thin air.
“Sister, it seems like everyone likes you very much.” The Man-eating Vine covered her mouth and giggled.
Hu Jiujiu waved at the people below and slowly retreated.
“Ping City has its current stability. Everyone cherishes it and doesn’t want such a life to be destroyed.”
The sisters strolled down the stairs of the city wall.
The Man-eating Vine pouted and complained, “These people are really stupid. I usually help them keep an eye on them every day. There’s people out there who harmed them and did so many things, but they don’t know anything.”
“You’re so petty.” Hu Jiujiu pinched her nose and said dotingly, “When you grow up a little more, I’ll let you be the City Lord. I’m tired of being the City Lord.”
“I don’t want it.” Speaking of being the City Lord, the Man-eating Vine hurriedly refused. “It’s better to keep such a good thing. Sister, you can do it yourself.”
“Little Man, didn’t you complain a lot just now? Why aren’t you saying anything now?”
“What? I was just saying. Oh right, I’m here to tell you. Master just said that he wants you to go back. He has something to tell you.”
“Is it about this?”
“I don’t know either. Master casually instructed me just now.”
Hu Jiujiu did not dare to be negligent. She left the City Lord Manor and arrived at Li Yuanqing’s small courtyard.
Although Hu Jiujiu had prepared a lot of places for Li Yuanqing, Li Yuanqing seemed to especially love this medium-sized courtyard and had been living here all this while.