I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 321 - 227: A Storm is Brewing

Chapter 321: Chapter 227: A Storm is Brewing

High Willow City, within the inner city.

Atop the Observatory Tower.

Mr. Liu Qi closely observed the Heavenly Observation Divine Mirror before withdrawing his gaze and heading deeper inside.

He noted the changes in the southern outer city, specifically in Linjiang Square.

The small courtyard of Mr. Lu was sealed off again.

Everything inside was unclear.

"Sealing the courtyard twice, what is Mr. Lu trying to do?"

Mr. Liu Qi pondered, "Normally, we wouldn’t deliberately peep into his affairs, but his sealing of the courtyard... The Divine Mirror is blurry, which only draws more attention."

"He is about to enter the Refining God Realm."

Just then, an elderly voice emerged.

Accompanied by the sound of chains and shackles clinking.

A stooped old man appeared, ascending the tower.

"Great Temple Priest!"

Mr. Liu Qi promptly stood up and bowed.

He watched the Great Temple Priest, his expression fluctuating.

Since their last meeting, the Great Temple Priest’s body had become more hunched and weaker.

His eyes had also become cloudier.

This time, the Great Temple Priest had added a set of shackles to himself.

It was extremely unsettling.

"The Refining God Realm..."

In a tone filled with emotion, the Great Temple Priest said, "Those coming from Wutong Temple really differ greatly from our Liu Venerate Temple."

He gently stroked his beard, saying, "This old friend has finally made it through, I only hope he comes to save me once before he leaves."

"The Great Temple Priest’s body can’t hold up anymore?"

Mr. Liu Qi’s expression changed slightly as he spoke in a low voice, "What should we do?"

The Great Temple Priest paused, then said, "Originally, the plan after my death was for my second disciple to succeed me."

"But today, I heard that a few incense burners and managers under my second disciple were apprehended by orders of Zhou Yuan with conclusive evidence."

"My second disciple is cautious and has keen eyesight. To see such a mistake today, he must also be aging."

"I heard that the bag of Essence Boosting Pills was Mr. Lu’s doing, likely a warning to our Liu Venerate Temple."

"Since my second disciple cannot explain the reason, I have temporarily confined him. I will observe for seven days, and if nothing goes awry, he will be released."

"If he loses control or notices something odd, I cannot pass my position to him."

The Great Temple Priest looked over and said, "Liu Qi, you have always been in charge of dispatching the temple protectors. From today onward, you will also take over the second disciple’s duty of incense management at the Observatory Tower!"

Mr. Liu Qi felt a secret joy and whispered, "What about the Observatory Tower then?"

"Your position will be taken over by Ling He; others will continue their shifts as usual."

The Great Temple Priest paused, then said, "If anything unexpected happens to me or there’s a problem with the second disciple, you will take my position!"

Then Ling He walked up the tower and bowed gracefully.

The Great Temple Priest turned and left, his chains dragging on the floor, clattering loudly.

Mr. Liu Qi hurriedly moved forward to support him.

"Ling He, I will seclude myself in the Forbidden Land. Keep an eye on the Divine Mirror. If Mr. Lu succeeds, have someone inform me immediately!"

After a pause, the Great Temple Priest slowly said, "If he fails, go to my room personally, take the elegiac couplet from the table, and take it to Linjiang Square."

——

Inside the City Guard Mansion.

The Great City Guard had already gone into seclusion.

The new Deputy City Governor had been transferred from Qifeng Prefecture.

Both Deputy City Governors had already received the news.

"Qi Refining and God Transformation, what a grand event!"

The Deputy City Governor surnamed Yuan remarked emotionally, "Both of us are in the Qi Refining Realm, my cultivation is only moderately strong, but you are at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm. It’s truly regrettable that you cannot witness it firsthand."

The newly appointed Deputy City Governor transferred from Qifeng Prefecture was named Gu Quanyi.

Though he was past the age of sixty, his appearance suggested he was not yet fifty.

At that moment, he looked towards the south of the outer city and sighed, saying, "I’m at the end of the Qi Refining Realm, just considering the direction for Qi Refining and God Transformation. If I could witness Mr. Lu’s breakthrough, regardless of whether he succeeds or not, it would be invaluable experience for me."

"Indeed, Qi Refining and God Transformation should be approached with utmost caution, a single mistake is unacceptable."

Deputy City Governor Yuan slowly said, "Perhaps in the future, Qi Refining and God Transformation will just lack this bit of experience! The event today might seem to have little impact on our future, but carefully considered, it relates to our prospects, success or failure, and life or death..."

Deputy Governor Gu laughed, "Listening to brother Yuan, it seems like if I witness Mr. Lu’s breakthrough today, I am guaranteed success tomorrow? If I do not witness it today, will I die tomorrow because I missed this opportunity?"

"It’s hard to say with such things."

Deputy City Governor Yuan sighed, "What a pity, with the Great City Guard in seclusion, he has ordered us to alternately hold the fort at the City Guard Mansion without any mistakes! Especially since this morning, Zhou Yuan arrested several people, with conclusive evidence, making our City Guard Mansion unable to raise our heads in front of his Observatory... At this juncture, we can’t leave our posts."

He waved his hand, saying, "Let it be, missing the opportunity is also destiny... I’ve been on duty all night, it’s your turn to take over, I’m leaving!"

He walked out of the hall, his figure gradually receding.

At that moment, a young man moved closer to Deputy Governor Gu’s side.

"Sir, I heard something major is going to happen in Linjiang Square."

"Nonsense! Wu Chang, the Inspection Envoy, is renowned far and wide for his extraordinary abilities. He has a deep friendship with Mr. Lu and will surely protect him closely; how could anything go wrong?"

"Please think carefully, sir. After a major purge in High Willow City, the city’s military strength is depleted. There could be those with ulterior motives and those who harbor resentment!"

The young man spoke in a low voice, "These people, harboring different thoughts in the city, attract strange energies, and might cause disasters!"

Deputy Governor Gu’s expression became focused, his brows lifted.

"For the safety of Mr. Lu, if you go personally as a protector, wouldn’t that be a great contribution?"