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Seeing Elder Yun treat him so equally, a sense of comfort slowly arose within him!

Emperor Ye Wu politely returned the greeting slightly, and said with a soft laugh, "Emperor Yun Wu, you are too kind. I'm afraid I'll need to stay here for the next few days, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. I am very grateful that you haven't asked me to leave."

Thinking of the Lord of the Box Palace, Emperor Wanwu, and others, he already knew that he had been used as a vanguard. He hadn't thought much about it before, but now, he could do them a favor and invest a little in advance without losing anything.

Knowing in their hearts that the three of them were not of one mind before, but only of friendship as fellow practitioners, they would not be of one mind in the future, but Wanqian and the other two would probably truly be of one mind and one heart.

I didn't want to understand or know before, and now I don't care at all! I don't care about anyone, whether it's the Emperor of Ten Thousand Martial Arts or the Emperor of a Thousand Martial Arts, it's all the same. The only thing I care about is the sword in my hand, as long as it's ruthless and powerful enough!

He chuckled softly, a hint of secret in his voice, and said, "When we returned, we parted ways with Emperor Wanwu and Emperor Qianwu. The three of us were all nourished by dragon energy, which prolonged our lives."

Now that the dragon's aura has vanished, we need not fear Emperor Yunwu's ridicule; we too are seeking the path to immortality.

Elder Yun cupped his hands slightly and smiled, "The allure of immortality is undeniable; how can that be a joke? Emperor Ye Wu is leading the way, and we all look up to him!"

Emperor Ye Wu returned the greeting with a cupped hand and said softly and carefully, "I did not ask much about Emperor Qian Wu and the other two, but I went to the Pill Hall before I came back."

Within the Pill Hall, one can also hear of elixirs of immortality and longevity, but the ingredients are extremely rare!

Hearing the materials mentioned, Elder Yun frowned deeply.

He bowed deeply, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you for informing me, Emperor Yewu. This matter is horrifying. If it is true, the disappearances of people near the royal city and surrounding areas in recent days are likely not solely the work of demonic priests!"

With a slight sigh, a hint of ruthlessness and decisiveness in his expression, he bowed slightly and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Emperor Ye Wu, starting from the northern district of the royal city and its outskirts, all servants must have their life contracts terminated. If there is any disturbance, please forgive me."

Emperor Ye Wu nodded slightly and said softly, "It's alright. I have no intention of establishing a family; I'm simply residing here peacefully for a while. I will not violate or interfere with any of Emperor Yun Wu's rules, so please rest assured, Emperor Yun Wu!"

"Thank you!" Elder Yun clasped his hands in thanks, feeling a slight sense of relief, but without the slightest fear. With the sword at his waist, he had never felt any fear, even when he was the Martial Emperor, let alone now.

The Night Martial Emperor felt the same way. What did these irrelevant people and families have to do with him?

He clasped his hands in a fist salute, then left. With a slight flicker, Elder Yun vanished without a trace!

Emperor Ye Wu nodded slightly, dispelling the aura around him. His expression was calm as he murmured, 'Lord Box, it seems we still need to pay closer attention. These people are too cunning. Hmph!'

His eyes turned slightly cold. "Emperor Wu, I may not care, but you care far too little!"

As the moonlight deepened and the roosters crowed, Nian Qiangguo was already practicing his shooting in the courtyard. The cold light on his gun flashed like a silver snake suddenly appearing, or like lightning tearing through the sky.

The spear tip was filled with a chilling aura, which remained dormant until it swept across the ground, causing the air to split in two as if a river had been blasted apart.

The air currents were so strong that the plants in the courtyard swayed violently, as if a gale of force 10 was rushing in!

Above the bursts of air, there was the crisp sound of the spear colliding with the air, like heavenly music!

He sheathed his spear, turned around, and slowly channeled his inner energy back to the spear, which stood upright. He bowed and said, "Greetings, Uncle Yun!"

Elder Yun smiled slightly and praised softly, "Qiang Guo, your marksmanship has improved a lot, and it already has its own unique charm."

Marksmanship is like an arm and fingers; the person is the gun, the gun is superior to the person. The gun can be broken, but the person cannot. Use the body as a bridge, the gun as a guide, draw upon the power of heaven and earth, and only then can you take a step forward!

Nian Qiangguo, with a respectful yet slightly nonchalant air, said, "Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Yun. I am already very satisfied with my achievements today, and I will certainly take each step with care, striving only for the highest peaks!"

That night, a fragment of dragon energy entered his body, seemingly enlightening his soul and miraculously transforming his constitution. With a slight improvement, he felt that what he had learned was more profound than before, as if he had been enlightened and his understanding had suddenly become clear.

Old Master Yun's eyes showed a hint of relief. It was a good thing that Nian Qiangguo's mentality had not become unbalanced, and it was also rare.

Nodding slightly, he softly instructed, "From this day forward, no family shall have any death contracts, and all maids, servants, and servants born into the household shall be registered."

If a servant dies or disappears, it must be reported and recorded within three to seven days, and the cause of death must be investigated.

Especially those who disappear without a trace, die violently, or whose servants meet strange deaths, must be thoroughly investigated. If the family refuses to cooperate, they should be exterminated.

Nian Qiangguo didn't ask the reason, but bowed and said, "Yes, General! I will immediately issue the order that all slave contracts are null and void!"

There was no question of whether anyone would resist. Within the region, who would dare to defy the Martial Emperor Yun? Just like during the time of the Holy Emperor, no one dared to resist when his orders were issued. If anyone did, the Holy Emperor would personally suppress them.

Emperor Wu's words determined the life, death, honor, and disgrace of a region. Just like some remote, isolated villages in the mountains, the clan determined life, death, honor, disgrace, resource allocation, rise and fall!

It is also an important external condition for whether an individual or family can live in peace, have enough to eat, and have a peaceful environment.

Compared to the previous life, many more people now make do with two steamed buns for breakfast, and some are even reluctant to spend the money on a cup of soy milk.

Those who can enjoy morning tea or afternoon tea every day, or who regularly have a hearty breakfast or lunch, are ultimately just a small group of people. Ordinary people are always struggling to make ends meet.

Achieving freedom in food and clothing isn't so easy; affordability and value for money are the mainstream!

Elder Yun nodded slightly and said in a low but solemn voice, "During this period, we must be more vigilant and keep a close watch on the corpse demons and evil sects. If we find anyone secretly spreading rumors, we must arrest and eliminate them, especially those related to sacrificial rituals."

Any sects that use feigned compassion to attract followers will be eliminated. If the situation becomes difficult, please notify me immediately!

Nian Qiangguo's expression changed slightly with surprise, and he said solemnly in a low voice, "Yes, Uncle Yun! I will definitely not let Uncle Yun down!"

As the crowing of roosters gradually increased and the sky began to lighten, Lao Wei and Xiao Tang changed shifts and went home. In the early morning in the northern city, the constant fighting and bloodshed of the past few days, with heads rolling everywhere, had terrified many petty thieves!

Many people hurriedly fled this place, while many others were intercepted and killed on the way. A hundred soldiers stood with their spears drawn, charging and attacking. When their spears passed by, few could escape; all became victims of their spears.

The sight stirred the blood of many ordinary people, making them feel that life could still go on.

At dawn, the cries of vendors never ceased, and there were many people setting up stalls all around. The quiet order and the city guards with knives seemed to lack the usual oppressive atmosphere!

The aroma of cooking fires fills the air, with the enticing scents of sesame seed cakes, fried dumplings, soy milk, and thin porridge.