I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 299 - 211: The Liu Family’s Ancestral Patriarch! [One More!]

Chapter 299: Chapter 211: The Liu Family’s Ancestral Patriarch! [One More!]

Upon the Dayin River.

Ever since the previous anomaly, the riverbed widened, and the waters flowed rapidly.

On both sides, there were soldiers stationed, amounting to more than a hundred men in total.

By day, they patrolled the riverbanks, observing any changes to the Dayin River’s Crouching Dragon Pillars.

When night fell, they would hide in the Pure Land, and a small group of them, carrying the Bright Night Divine Lamp, would patrol along the river.

These people were jointly sent out by the guard armies from the Observatory, Temple, and five main military units of the City Guard Mansion.

The current arrangement was to rotate the duty every three years.

Only when the new city expanded, coming close to the Dayin River, could they withdraw back into the city.

From the city walls, they would be able to clearly see any changes in the Dayin River, and there would no longer be a need for a large number of soldiers to endure hardship here.

But today, the one who came for the rotation was none other than an old ancestor from one of the six major families of High Willow City, the Liu Family!

Legend had it that this old ancestor was over a hundred and ten years old and had already reached the peak of the Qi Refining Realm more than forty years ago.

Regardless of cultivation, identity, or status, within High Willow City, he was seen as unattainable, like an Immortal God, in the eyes of common people.

The soldiers on both sides of the river were quite surprised, causing doubts to rise in their hearts.

After all, the Liu Family was powerful, and among their direct descendants, there was no lack of strong individuals.

Moreover, the six major families, without exception, all had inherited treasures!

These secret treasures, when wielded by someone of the Refining Essence Realm, could battle individuals of the Qi Refining Realm!

In the past, only a few knew of these treasures, but in the recent battle of the ancient ruins, many from the six families, as well as the nobles from outside the city, had used such secret treasures.

Thus, even if their existence wasn’t made public, more people had come to know of them.

"With the Liu Family’s foundation, when picking someone to guard this place, how could they not find a suitable person?"

"Why did this old ancestor come personally?"

"Could it be that the Dayin River is about to undergo another calamity?"

Concerned about their own lives, the soldiers all harbored doubts and couldn’t help feeling alarmed.

After this old ancestor arrived, he had everyone patrol downstream.

He alone was seated upstream on the Dayin River.

As dusk approached, everyone withdrew back to the Pure Land.

Yet, this Liu Family old ancestor remained seated, vigilantly at the edge of the Dayin River.

Even the Commander of the Guard from the City Guard Mansion, who had come to check on him, was dismissed to return.

——

Inside the Pure Land.

As evening fell, the Commander of the Guard hastened back.

Someone immediately approached to ask.

"Why hasn’t that Liu Family old ancestor come over?"

"His elder said if he were outside High Willow City by a hundred miles, where powerful evil creatures abound, he might need to be somewhat cautious, but within a hundred miles, fearing the might of Liu Venerate... any powerful evil creature wouldn’t even catch his eye."

This Commander helplessly spread his hands and said, "The old man was very dissatisfied, asking whether we were looking down on him, or whether we doubted the divine might of Liu Venerate in the mortal world?"

"How could this be? The old man is an elder of High Willow City, a pillar of the community today!"

Another City Guard Mansion officer frowned and said, "Leaving him alone to stand watch over the night, what if something happens, who would be responsible?"

The Commander said softly, "Brother Zhao, there’s no need to worry too much. This old ancestor is like an Immortal God, a century of cultivation doesn’t compare with us. When someone speaks to this extent, it’s difficult for us to persuade otherwise."

"This old ancestor may be highly cultivated, but after all, he’s elderly. We’ve never seen him take action, and should he have grown weaker over time, or should the river undergo a transformation and something untoward happens, we couldn’t bear the responsibility!"

The officer from the City Guard Mansion said slowly, "You’re aware that whether it’s the City Guard Mansion or the various guard units and Temple guards, there are people from the Liu Family..."

He looked outside and said, "It’s good if the Liu Family ancestor remains unharmed, but if something were to happen, even if it’s just a few whiskers gone, the Liu Family would blame us afterward, the City Guard Mansion would surely hold us accountable, we couldn’t withstand that... Aren’t we risking our lives and fortunes by relying on this old man’s stubbornness?"

After speaking, the Commander named Zhao turned his head and gave the order, "Bring out the Bright Night Divine Lamp, monitor closely along both sides of the river, and immediately call for aid at the first sign of trouble."

——

Upon the Dayin River.

An elderly man could be seen sitting cross-legged by the river.

He sat on a wooden stool, holding a fishing rod in his hands.

The baited fishhook had already been cast into the river.

Even while sitting on the low stool, one could see that the elder was burly and robust, with a vigorous qi-blood.

His hair and beard were thick, much like a lion’s mane.

However, his eyes were slightly cloudy.

Compared to the Yue Family old ancestor, this Liu Family patriarch seemed more touched by the twilight of years.

"Old ancestor, everything has been arranged."

Just then, a middle-aged man approached from behind, bowed in greeting, and spoke in a low voice, "From now on, the fate of the Liu Family is entirely in your venerable hands."

"Since my father’s time, when rewriting our family genealogy, our Liu Family has been listed as the eleventh generation involved in the construction of High Willow City."

The elder slowly said, "Yet, everyone in High Willow City, including the direct descendants of our Liu Family, without exception, considers him the first ancestor after the construction of the city!"

"Back then, he discovered the Refining God Skill in an ancient relic, schemed for many years, but fell short in the end."

"Since his fall, the Liu Family’s influence waned. It was I who personally took up the mantle, maintaining our undefeated status and securing our position as one of the six families, avoiding being ousted."

"It was over sixty years ago when the Tribulation Ash Incident occurred. High Willow City began to expand the outer city, and I secured great fortune for the Liu Family, leading to prosperity and growth."

"If we really count, for over eighty years the fate of the Liu Family has always depended on me, not just today."