Chapter 8

When these words were spoken, Wen Anguo's hand trembled, and he stood there in a daze.

"General, you must be joking. Our general is just joking around." A voice came from beside General Lang, and a man with a shifty look hurriedly tried to smooth things over.

"Hehe, the general is truly humorous, very humorous." Only then did Wen Anguo come to his senses, and he gave a dry laugh before changing the subject. Soon, he began to entertain the others.

"Hmph, boring." General Lang sneered, looking at the room full of people laughing and chatting. He licked his lips, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone, finally landing on a pile of meat on the table. He reached out, grabbed a piece, and chewed it forcefully, immediately getting his hands, mouth, and half of his face covered in grease.

Most of the people around were civil officials, and upon seeing this, they all showed a hint of disdain but did not show any reaction, only continuing to drink.

The banquet lasted nearly two hours. By the time General Lang and his subordinates returned to the inn, it was already late at night.

In front of the room, the shifty-looking man bowed and spoke cautiously to General Lang, "General, we are now in human territory. You should be more careful."

General Lang waved his hand and interrupted him directly, "These matters are for you to worry about. What are your subordinates for if I have to worry about everything? Humans say there is a distinction between superiors and subordinates. If I have to worry about everything, you have no reason to live."

"Yes, yes, yes!" The man broke out in a cold sweat, nodding like a bobbing head, and dared not say another word.

General Lang nodded, pushed open the door, and walked in.

"Humans are just food for us. Why think so much? In this Yuanning Prefecture, we are the kings. Once we accumulate enough strength, we will leave Shu and compete for dominance in the Central Plains, truly enslaving humans!"

Thinking this, he went around and opened all the windows, allowing the moonlight to shine in unobstructed.

The pale light fell on General Lang's muscular body. He shuddered, his face showing a look of intoxication, and the hairs on his body grew thicker and longer.

Bang!

Suddenly, a strange sound came from a corner of the room.

"Hmm?" General Lang stopped, his body hair instantly retracting. Then he turned and walked to the corner, picking up a cage.

Inside the cage was a hedgehog. Noticing General Lang's gaze, the hedgehog immediately curled into a ball, trembling slightly.

Seeing this, General Lang smiled, "No need to be afraid. As long as you help me find that mortal, I will let you go, and your fellow creatures will regain their freedom. Of course, don't take too long..."

...

"Sorry for the wait, sorry for the wait."

Qiu Yan sat solemnly in the grand hall, his eyes closed, the surroundings empty and deathly silent. The sound of an apology finally broke the silence, and Qiu Yan opened his eyes.

The one who arrived was the Land God of the southern city, whom he had met once before. He had a humble expression, "Today, there were some people who died tragically in the city, mostly as lingering spirits. The City God had to spend more time guiding them. This happened suddenly, so I made you wait for a long time."

"Oh? Suddenly there were tragic deaths. What happened in the city?" Qiu Yan's heart stirred, and he asked.

He had come to this grand hall, the City God Temple of Yuanning City, guided by starlight, and was then led here to wait quietly. He had been suspicious, but now, hearing the Land God's words, he became more attentive, and his doubts largely dissipated.

"Nothing much, just a few demons entered the city, couldn't control their mouths, and swallowed a few people." The Land God of the southern city said casually, as if it was nothing.

Qiu Yan was taken aback, his mind racing, but he said, "Huh? Demons eating people? That's not a small matter. I wonder how the City God dealt with it."

"What's the big deal about demons eating people?" The Land God of the southern city smiled and looked at Qiu Yan, "We are earth deities, overseeing the law of this region, bridging the yin and yang. Whether it's humans, livestock, or birds, they are all the same. Death is just the shedding of the body, leaving only the soul. Demons eat humans, humans eat livestock, what's the difference? Good and evil have their own places, and in the next life, they will be reincarnated. The demons that entered the city today ate people but did not capture their souls. However, since they crossed the boundary and committed crimes, they will still be punished. The City God has already sent someone to hold them accountable, and after the incident, they will report to the Yin Court and record it in the Book of Life and Death."

Hearing this, Qiu Yan was stunned.

Seeing his expression, the Land God of the southern city added, "You are a born deity, and you must have seen many human offerings. It's natural to have preconceived notions. It's fine. Whatever position you hold and whatever you manage, if you have the heart, you can protect those humans in the future."

Saying this, he patted his head, "Look, I've gone off-topic again. I came to guide you to meet the City God. Please follow me."

With that, he led the way, and Qiu Yan followed.

As they walked, the Land God of the southern city suddenly turned and said, "Last time, we hit it off, but I forgot to ask about your background. It will be awkward to introduce you to the City God without this information."

Qiu Yan was prepared for this, "I was born in Minyuan Mountain and have not had a divine name since ascending to godhood."

"Indeed," the Land God of the southern city nodded, "Then you might as well use 'Minyuan' as your name for now. Once you receive a title from the Heavenly Court, you can change it." He then smiled, "I only asked your name and forgot to introduce myself. My name is Huang Jue."

As they spoke, they reached the end of the grand hall, passed through a corridor, and came to a white wall. The Land God of the southern city, Huang Jue, stepped forward, raised his hand, and the wall rippled like water, parting like a curtain.

Qiu Yan faintly sensed a barrier and a sense of separation from the wall.

"I'll take you this far. The City God is waiting inside." Saying this, he took two steps back and bowed, "The matter is settled. I'll take my leave. If you have time, feel free to visit me." With that, he turned into a green light and disappeared.

Seeing the guide leave, Qiu Yan was not surprised. He looked at the parted wall, which was shrouded in mist, making it hard to see clearly.

Taking a deep breath, he stepped into the mist.

In the next moment, the mist parted, revealing the scene inside.

Before him was an ordinary hall, tall and spacious, with a grand structure.

In the center was a table with an incense burner, emitting a fragrant smoke.

Beside the table, someone was seated.

This person was slender, wearing armor that gleamed with a cold light. One hand rested on the table, holding a book. There was an indescribable aura about them, and even without speaking or moving, their presence seemed to fill the entire room.

At first glance, Qiu Yan's attention was completely drawn to this figure, and then he noticed the silver mask covering the person's face.

The mask had eyes, a nose, and a mouth, gleaming with a metallic sheen.

Slightly dazed, Qiu Yan raised his arms and bowed, "Minyuan Mountain God greets the City God."

Hearing this, the person finally moved, raising their free left hand, "Minyuan Mountain God? No need for formalities." The voice was smooth and melodious, like a clear stream flowing through the heart.

Qiu Yan was slightly surprised by the voice.

"This City God... is a woman!"

PS: Just got home, here's the second chapter of today.

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