Chapter 1477 - 537: Shocking News
Ye Lingyue thought that the so-called repayment of favors by the Old Clan Leader would be some kind of benefit, but she never expected the Old Clan Leader to tell her such shocking news.
"You say that a large number of demon beasts are preparing to invade the Fang Ah County area!"
Ye Lingyue thought she had misheard.
If this was the Central Plains Region, it would still make sense for demon beasts to invade, but here is the least populated demon beast logistics area, with less than a hundred demon beasts hunted annually, all of which are at the ordinary ’anybody’ level.
"That’s right, I originally didn’t plan to notify the Human Clan about this."
The Old Clan Leader relayed the shocking news to Ye Lingyue in a casual tone as if discussing eating or drinking tea.
Jiunie Mountain is isolated from the world, and for years, even when the Jiu Provinces Alliance and the Central Plains Region were at each other’s throats, the Phoenix Emperor did not react at all.
He had the same attitude towards both the Human Clan and demon beasts.
"But without any signs, how did you discover this?"
Ye Lingyue couldn’t comprehend how the Old Clan Leader discovered what even the Jiu Provinces Alliance hadn’t noticed.
"The sign was this eruption of Jiuqu Volcano. I had prepared several Water Bright Stones to deal with this Great Nirvana, but unexpectedly failed. The eruption of the Elixir Fire Phoenix’s Divine Power nearly caused irreparable damage. I have experienced eight Little Nirvanas without error, and thought this time was simply an accident. Who would have thought..."
It turned out that after recovering, the Old Clan Leader closed himself off for a few days.
During those days, aside from pondering the matters of Little Wuya and Little Zhiyo, another issue was entering to the root of Jiuqu Volcano to uncover the fundamental cause of the Great Nirvana failure this time.
This investigation led to a real discovery by the Old Clan Leader.
He found some excavation traces at the outermost part of the Jiuqu Volcano.
It was these excavations that inadvertently broke the Prohibition Power set by the first Human Clan Leader, leading to the birth of the Elixir Fire Phoenix.
"Those traces contained demonic power, and they were newly left behind. Following the route, I discovered a new Demon Road branching from the heart of the Central Plains Region all the way to Fang Ah County and several major neighboring counties. If I’m not mistaken, a surprise attack will take place soon. With the troops around Fang Ah County, it would undoubtedly be captured in less than a day. For now, only you and I are aware of this matter. I’m sure you know what to do."
The Old Clan Leader, in a brief speech, pinpointed the crux of the issue.
Those few words left Ye Lingyue drenched in cold sweat.
If not for the Old Clan Leader’s accidental discovery, once the New Demon Road was connected, not only the Huangquan Team but also several nearby counties would face catastrophy.
"I’ve said all I will; this is already in violation of the Phoenix Clan’s ancestral rule of non-interference with the mortal world. You and your people should leave now."
The Old Clan Leader waved his hand dismissively.
Worry and concern lasted only for a moment, and Ye Lingyue’s furrowed brows quickly smoothed out.
"Hold on, Old Clan Leader. You mentioned earlier that you owe me two favors—helping you with the tribulation and finding Little Wuya. The New Demon Road only counts as repayment for one, so I boldly ask the Old Clan Leader to repay the second favor."
Ye Lingyue, instead of rushing to leave after learning about the Demon Road, audaciously demanded repayment for favors.
The Old Clan Leader was momentarily speechless, regretting his verbal slip.
He had no idea that Ye Lingyue, at such a young age, could be so meticulous and calculate him in this situation.
After privately conversing with the Old Clan Leader, Ye Lingyue led the Huangquan Team out of Jiunie Mountain.
The Fire Phoenix and the Ice Phoenix saw their daughter Little Wuya off to the foot of the mountain.
"Father, Mother, I will definitely come back to visit you both."
Fighting back tears, Little Wuya bid farewell to her parents and several elder brothers one by one.
It wasn’t until they were out of sight that she managed to suppress her turbulent emotions and returned to Fang Ah County with the group.
Rui is dead, and the Ice Phoenix also promised Ye Lingyue that she would secretly visit the eighteen villages around Fang Ah County to make it rain, quickly restoring the fading Water Spirit there. She believed that within half a month, the Water Spirit in over a dozen nearby villages would be gradually restored, and the villagers would resume daily farming.
This unexpected disaster had finally come to an end.
The group’s brows relaxed, revealing a hint of joy.
"Boss, we really did a great job this time, saving tens of thousands of people around Fang Ah County. Reporting this to the Jiu Provinces Alliance would be a significant accomplishment. This means we’re not far from going to the Central Plains’ core area to participate in the Wild Hunt."
Situ and Lan Feng were very happy along the way, planning to draft a report to the Jiu Provinces Alliance as soon as they returned to Fang Ah County.
Ye Lingyue could only shake her head helplessly, inwardly laughing at their single-mindedness.
The Huangquan Team indeed made a great contribution in alleviating Fang Ah County’s drought, but any report sent to Master Chen and City Lord Ma could easily negate even greatest achievements.
Unless they made a bigger commotion that caught the attention of higher-ups, which would leave Master Chen and City Lord Ma helpless against them.
As Ye Lingyue pondered this, the team arrived outside Fang Ah County.
Upon reaching the city gate, they found it tightly shut, with a multitude of crossbows extended over the city walls.
"Ye Lingyue, how dare you conspire with the Demon Clan, secretly exchanging favors. By the order of the Jiu Provinces Alliance, this hall master arrests you all!"
Master Chen emerged from the city wall, accompanied by a large number of Xuanwu City’s Half-Beast Warriors, and standing beside him was the one-handed Captain An.
"Pah, Master Chen, don’t spew blood and accuse us falsely. When did we ever conspire with the Demon Clan? If it weren’t for the Huangquan Team, Fang Ah County wouldn’t have had a single grain this year."
Situ, with his hot temper, burned with rage upon hearing this.
They risked their lives in Jiunie Mountain to eliminate threats, nearly getting swallowed by volcanic lava, yet Master Chen and Captain An falsely accused them of conspiring with the Demon Clan. The Huangquan Team absolutely refused to bear this unfounded accusation.
"You claim that I’m slandering you? Not only did you leave Fang Ah County without permission, neglecting your duties, but you also opened the grain storage without authorization. Captain An has already informed me of these matters. Additionally, the evidence of you conspiring with the Demon Clan is irrefutable, so stop denying it."
Master Chen had long been waiting to catch a fault of Ye Lingyue, and now seized the opportunity and wouldn’t let go, waving a letter in his hand.
Infusing the paper with Primordial Power, that letter, like a blade, swooped down from the high city wall.
Raising an eyebrow, Ye Lingyue flicked her wrist, silently neutralizing that wave of Primordial Power. The letter fell into her hands, and she looked closely to see it addressed, "Godmother Ye Lingyue, personally opened."