Danwu Refining Spirit

Chapter 208 The Great Purge (1)

Chapter 208 The Great Purge (Part 1)

Just as Sheng Chunshui had guessed, Xiao Chong was always the kind of person who wouldn't do anything without a reason. He had his own reasons for volunteering to join the recruitment team today.

But since Xiao Chong was unwilling to talk about it, Sheng Chunshui didn't press him further, since he still trusted Xiao Chong quite a bit.

Putting aside the relationship between the other party and his niece Sheng Xueyan, Sheng Chunshui felt that he should trust him unconditionally just because the other party was willing to provide him with such a super-grade item as the Du'e Pill for free.

After an even more boring and pointless conversation, Sheng Chunshui finally gave in and fled in haste.

Even grandmasters have their limitations! Back in the inner hall, Sheng Chunshui groaned weakly, quietly comforting himself.

Xiao Chong was unaware that Sheng Chunshui was feigning illness; he was eager to return to his lodgings and tell his friends about his decision.

The residence was still the rented house, which was originally public property of Lianxin City, but now the city lord had privately transferred it to Xiao Chong's name.

Xiao Chong glanced at the newly acquired house with satisfaction, sat down in the courtyard with an air of authority, and secretly praised Sheng Chunshui for her good interpersonal skills.

The other four friends also sat around Xiao Chong, listening to him announce today's decision.

After Xiao Chong finished his announcement, Long Wu looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked, "Isn't it good for us to refine pills and make a fortune every day like this? Why do you want to join in the fun with them?"

"Passionate years, hot-blooded..." Xiao Chong still wanted to use the same excuse he gave Sheng Chunshui to get by.

But Long Wu was clearly not as easily fooled as Sheng Chunshui: "Don't give me that nonsense! Young Master is an old monster... an old immortal who has lived for over a thousand years, do you think he's a three-year-old child?"

"Exactly! Do you think we're brainless?"

Qingmeng seemed to have taken some kind of wrong medicine, as his IQ suddenly exploded today. He stood firmly on Long Wu's side without any hesitation, exposing Xiao Chong's deceptive tricks.

Although Yin Feng didn't say anything, even a blind person could see the strong contempt on his face.

Only the fat guy listened attentively, repeatedly chanting "passionate years, hot-blooded youth" as he listened, looking very engrossed and moved.

"Good brother! Fatty still trusts me the most." Xiao Chong felt a warmth in his heart and secretly gave Fatty a thumbs up.

But he was oversimplifying things.

After muttering a few words, the fat man suddenly asked Xiao Chong very seriously, "Young Master Chong, do you think my IQ will drop to the same level as yours if I mutter a few more words?"

Xiao Chong's face stiffened, and his forehead immediately became covered with black lines.

"But we're a team, and since everyone wants to know the reason, I have to explain it. After all, I've always been a democratic person!"

Xiao Chong sighed inwardly and began to explain the real reason.

"I told you last time that the beast tide that occurred in the Southern Wilderness was orchestrated by Elder Wu."

Xiao Chong tore open his shirt, revealing the eerie purple lotus flower, and said, "The purple lotus mark on my body has now been discovered by the Martial Elders Association. We have long been enemies with them, and the Martial Elders Association will not let us go."

Moreover, from what the city lord said, the clan alliance has always harbored deep resentment towards the Martial Elders' Council, and war between the two sides is inevitable sooner or later. Since this war is unavoidable, why don't we take the initiative and strike before they unleash their full strength, and practice with them first?"

"Makes sense!"

"Young Master Chong is very insightful!"

"Young Master is right, this is called surprise attack, eliminating the enemy's manpower!"

The others suddenly realized and nodded in agreement. Qingmeng, in particular, used precise words to praise his young master to the skies.

Of the four, Long Wu was the most excited, rubbing his hands together and saying, "Saying all that is useless. In short, there's a fight to be had, right?"

What do you mean by "there's a fight to be had"? You're making it sound like I'm some kind of hothead. I'm a gentle and kind gentleman, okay?

Xiao Chong's eyebrows twitched as he corrected him, "This isn't fighting, it's training, understand?"

"Alright, it's all the same. As long as there's a fight, that's all that matters. Fifth Master won't argue with you!"

Long Wu secretly scorned his boss, stopped arguing, and excitedly went to find his bright silver spear.

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"Halt! The city lord has ordered that all newcomers to Lianxin City must undergo inspection. Put down your weapons and come with me to the city lord's mansion!"

In a quiet alley in Lianxin City, Commander Liu, accompanied by a group of soldiers, blocked the path of several strangers.

Although the strangers in front of him all seemed to be quite powerful, he was very confident today because he had several students recruited from various academies by his side, all of whom were skilled martial artists.

"Sir, we are here in Lianxin City to do business. We are very well-behaved. Please be lenient and let us go."

A stranger with a scar on his face, who was clearly not a kind person, stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Commander Liu, and said politely.

"Doing business? Do you need everyone to carry weapons to do business?" Commander Liu's face darkened, and he shouted loudly.

"They're just for self-defense; they're all ordinary weapons. If you don't believe me, sir, please examine them carefully."

Scarface stepped forward again, unfastened the long sword from his waist and handed it to Commander Liu, while gently waving his hand behind him.

The others also removed their weapons and slowly walked forward.

"Stand there and don't move. Just throw the weapons over here!"

Commander Liu was experienced and quickly stopped the other party to prevent them from getting too close.

"kill!"

Just then, Scarface suddenly roared and slashed at Commander Liu with his long sword. The other strangers also instantly attacked, killing those around Commander Liu.

Commander Liu was prepared and blocked Scarface's weapon with his longsword.

The newly recruited students were not as experienced as Commander Liu. In their haste, they had no time to draw their weapons and could only defend themselves with their fists and feet. They were immediately beaten into a sorry state.

However, these students were all martial arts masters and many possessed family secret techniques, so although they were somewhat disheveled, they were not seriously injured.

The soldiers behind Commander Liu were not so lucky. Most of these soldiers were below the level of martial arts students, with the highest being warriors. They were immediately overwhelmed and routed by the attack from strangers.

Fortunately, Commander Liu was skilled in martial arts and fought back fiercely for a few rounds, quickly reaching a stalemate with the scarred leader.

"Let's all gather together to prevent being picked off one by one by the enemy!"

While fighting with Scarface, Commander Liu secretly glanced at the battle around him and loudly reminded the newly recruited students.

After being reminded, the students immediately realized what was happening and moved closer to Commander Liu, forming a circle in no time.

Although still somewhat flustered, he gradually regained his composure and was no longer as disorganized as before.