Chapter 293 The Rise and Fall of the Royal City (Part 22)

The two meetings were brief and there wasn't much interaction. Seeing how much the young lady doted on him, he felt happy, but also a little lonely and helpless.

Unstoppable tears, once started, flowed like a torrent, impossible to halt, her delicate shoulders trembling slightly!

A pair of gentle hands softly embraced her, as if holding a wounded fawn close, and whispered, "Sleep for a while, you're tired too."

A sigh escaped my lips. Indeed, though we had only met twice, every word and action of hers was filled with an irresistible charm. From afar, she was alright, but upon closer inspection, she was like a raging flood, bowing down in submission.

It was a charm and attraction that penetrated to the bone, an irresistible allure from the soul, like a moth drawn to a flame. At this moment, I also deeply understand why I used to laugh at people for being too infatuated, going through life and death for love. Now, I am also such a person, not much better than Yun Shuni.

At this moment, Yun Qing sighed softly and mocked herself. That figure, like a towering peak, was impossible to look away from; it had taken deep root in her heart. A deep, unrequited love had already ignited within her, but she could not seize it, could not express it, for it could only remain a precious secret in her heart.

Silently, I recall the laughable tales of talented scholars and beautiful women in traditional operas, the bitterness of human love, the vows to be birds flying wing to wing in heaven and intertwined branches on earth, this love that cannot be dispelled, just as it leaves my brow, it rises again in my heart, the exquisite dice inlaid with red beans, do you know how deep my longing is, when will we meet again? At this moment, I am overwhelmed with sorrow!

In the distance, Yun Baiyi, Yun Heiyi, and Zhang Dazhuang were patrolling the area. Pairs of armed guards, clad in heavy armor and wielding long spears, stared intently into the darkness. They began to disperse in an orderly fashion, spreading out in all directions and disappearing into the black night.

Searching, cautiously on guard, preparing to deal with any possible threat, the open ground was piled with the corpses of various monsters. Although they were dead, their terrifying aura, carried by the night wind, and the strong smell of blood were so intense that it made one's scalp tingle.

So many fifth and sixth-tier demonic beasts could easily wipe out a small city. To exterminate so many high-level demonic beasts is like declaring war on an entire demonic beast race. There must be a demon king among them.

Tranquility and mystery prevailed; the surrounding silence was so profound that even the chirping of insects had vanished, as if in fear of an attack by a monstrous beast.

All that could be heard was a loud, urgent voice, shouting anxiously and with heartache, "Hurry, hurry! This demon beast blood can't be wasted! Hurry, do you hear me?"

Bring me everything that can hold things: basins, large basins, pots, and bowls.

Also, these will freeze, so hurry and freeze some of them immediately. Don't waste them; we can save some for the children later.

Before they could shout any further, the surrounding soldiers quickly sprang into action, rushing to find basins and other containers to collect the monster's blood.

Unfortunately, this is just the beginning, and there aren't enough containers to hold water. We were in a hurry.

Suddenly, a biting wind swept in, as if pouring down from the heavens with unstoppable force. Its ferocity and power seemed to devour all the warmth in the space. A chilling cold permeated the air, like the frost of a harsh winter, sending a piercing chill through the skin.

In the howling wind, the blood of the demonic beast instantly solidified, transforming into a sheet of red ice and snow. The gushing blood, as if frozen in time, displayed a wondrous beauty. The ice surface reflected the moonlight and stars of the sky, a bewitching red, utterly serene.

Yun Qing appeared in mid-air, her clothes fluttering in the strong wind. Her face was calm. She had just made a move, and it seemed that she had gained something compared to before. Suddenly, the surrounding space seemed to become cold, seemingly real and unreal, and then quickly disappeared.

"Thank you, General. We'll expedite the process and finish it tonight!" The rough voice from before quickly replied.

Yun Qing nodded, gently tapped her forehead, and moved six feet away, saying softly, "Yes, Elder Han, thank you for your trouble!"

Then, looking at everyone, he announced in a clear and crisp voice, "You won't have worked for nothing. The son-in-law just said that he will keep 20% as a reward for you."

The young master probably won't care too much about the blood of this demon beast. However, once you've collected the blood, refining it into pills will make them even more effective.

Tomorrow, I'll ask if there's time to refine this into an elixir. Handle the other demon cores and beasts carefully; collect all the demon cores together!

Then, turning to Yun Heiyi beside him, he said, "I'll leave it to you. Once you've collected them all, please give them to Miss."

Upon hearing his son-in-law's arrangement, Elder Han's face showed a mixture of joy and refusal. He said, "General, dealing with the demon beasts is something we should be doing. The son-in-law's reward of demon beast blood is already a tremendous favor. We cannot accept anything else."

With the general leading us, and thanks to the son-in-law's kindness last time, we have all made further progress in our cultivation. Since leaving the royal city, we have been prepared for hardship. Now that we have achieved success in our cultivation, once the city is built, we will hunt monsters to repay the son-in-law's kindness.

This monster is absolutely unacceptable.

After saying this, he gave a resolute refusal. At this moment, there was no more struggle or choice. He clasped his hands together, stood up straight, his eyes were clear, and his face was solemn, showing his determination and inner resolve.

Behind them came the equally resolute voices of soldiers. Their voices were deep and powerful, filled with determination and unwavering resolve. One of them spoke up, "Thank you for your kindness, sir, but we cannot accept such a reward without having done anything right."

Despite the biting wind, his words were clear and resolute, devoid of any affectation. The other soldiers echoed his sentiments, their voices filled with gratitude for their son-in-law, while also expressing their determination and conviction.

Looking at the soldiers before her, Yun Qing felt a touch of emotion. Indeed, her son-in-law's charm and simple sincerity were irresistible. There were no flowery words or superficial gestures like throwing a lavish banquet.

In just a few days, and without even meeting more than three times, he won over these soldiers wholeheartedly, and there was no opposition as expected.

On the one hand, I feel very gratified, and on the other hand, I feel a little emotional!

The son-in-law's strength and personality brought everyone hope and anticipation, and he became increasingly real. After just a few glances, it was as if they had decided that they had chosen the right person to follow, just like the personal charm of Elder Yun.