I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 361 - 253: An Encounter with the Thirteenth Young Master at Wu Chang’s Night Event!

Chapter 361: Chapter 253: An Encounter with the Thirteenth Young Master at Wu Chang’s Night Event!

Observatory Headquarters.

The Deputy Commander had already left halfway to the dungeon to bring back someone from the Liu Family.

As Lin Yan entered the Observatory Headquarters, he saw the gazes of various figures such as garrison commanders, General Flag Envoys, Flag Commanders, and others all inevitably falling upon him.

"Greetings to Master Wu!"

"Greetings to Master Wu!"

"Greetings to Master Wu!"

Within the headquarters, voices rose one after another as people, in twos and threes, continued to pay their respects, displaying their reverence with expressions full of awe.

Lin Yan returned the greeting, and then heard an elderly voice.

"Master Wu, the Commander is waiting for you in the hall."

The old steward approached with a chuckle, "Recently, your brilliant military achievements and resounding fame have made all sorts of people revere you. Your reputation within the Observatory surpasses even that of the Commander."

"The old steward jests."

So said Lin Yan, as he nodded slightly to the others and then entered the hall.

The Commander sat elevated, smiling as he said, "You’ve arrived?"

His sleeves fluttered in the empty air.

Raising his remaining arm, wine flowed like a clear stream, pouring into the cup on the table.

At that moment, Lin Yan looked at the Commander, only to feel that his hair had turned overtly grey, his appearance considerably haggard.

Having already lost an arm and nearing loss of control, the injuries from last night were clearly not light, affecting the core of his being.

Moreover, the death of a longtime friend and his own impending demise added to his sorrow.

Under such a considerable blow, it was remarkable that he had wasted away to such an extent in just a few short hours.

"Has the old gentleman been buried appropriately?" Lin Yan suddenly asked in a low voice.

"Taken to the Outer South Bureau, allowing Garrison Commander Xiao with True Qi of Flames to incinerate him on the spot," the Commander said slowly. "Someone like him, possessing the seeds of Tribulation Ashes, cannot be buried in the graveyard behind Liu Zun Temple after death in order to avoid tarnishing Liu Venerate’s divine thoughts! And he has been dead for sixty years, so there’s no way to set up a memorial tomb for him!"

"..." Lin Yan opened his mouth, but for a moment, he found he could not speak.

"He longed for death in life, achieved what he wished for, and knew his fate after death; there’s no need for sorrow on his behalf."

The Commander laughed, "Of the Zhao Ye people dispatched by me, most die nameless and without kin, but hardly any of them die as cleanly and decisively as he did... He was fortunate indeed!"

At this, the Commander picked up a wine pot, took a swig, put the pot back down, and said, "In truth, I consider myself fortunate as well."

"..."

Lin Yan watched the Commander’s despondent figure, words failing him.

"Don’t try to persuade me to give up drinking. Understand that I’m not like the Great Temple Priest, where offering incense might relieve and even extend life by a few days... My current situation is due to my own doing, hidden dangers from cultivation, and the influence of foreign True Qi," the Commander sighed. "Throughout history, any human Cultivator recorded in the annals who reached this point has faced only two outcomes: either lose control and become a Physical Body Evil Spirit, or die to seek release and prevent future calamity!"

"Of course, in recent years, there has been another choice."

"The Physical Body Evil, discarding human form but retaining part of the divine mind, is the Daluo Immortal Body of Tribulation Ash."

"This has led to many Qi Refining Realm peak figures, nearing the end of their lives, choosing the path of Tribulation Ash."

Having said this, he continued, "My time is not long. I won’t survive this year, so cease persuading me to give up drinking."

Lin Yan’s expression was complex, but he finally nodded slightly, sat down, and said, "I just want to tell you, don’t just drink. Have some dishes, perhaps?"

He extended his hand to take the wine cup as he spoke.

But his hand suddenly halted, blocked by the Commander’s True Qi.

"I like to drink without eating. What’s it to you?" the Commander scoffed.

"..." Lin Yan was at a loss for words again.

"Enough, you have important matters to attend to. What are you drinking for?" the Commander said, "We’ll add two dishes for you when you return..."

"So, you prepared wine just for me to watch you drink?" Lin Yan sighed and said.

"Do you know why the Deputy Commander went to fetch you?" the Commander poured another cup of wine for himself.

"Because of my burgeoning reputation?" Lin Yan said calmly.

"Your reputation was never low, especially after defeating Xu Dingye of the Little Divine Sect," the Commander took a sip of his wine and smiled.

"But that was not enough to shake his status as a Qi Refinement upper-level figure," Lin Yan responded, "Last night was enough to alarm him."

"Indeed, he was anxious because of last night’s events and wished to forge a connection with you," the Commander said. "What do you think of him?"

"This Deputy Commander has good cultivation and a resolute mind, but his actions are too slick," Lin Yan pondered and said, "He would be an efficient aide in handling affairs, but as the Supreme Commander, it would be unsuitable! He appears too willing to mingle with various factions..."

"So, I have chosen Zhou Yuan. Of course, who can ascend to Supreme Commander in the future is no longer for me to decide," said the Commander, then continued, "I knew he was going to fetch you, and I also know you think little of him, so you would not advocate for him as the next Commander!"

Lin Yan replied matter-of-factly, "Knowing this, you still allowed him to fetch me, you must have other considerations."

"We will discuss these matters upon your return," the Commander waved a hand. "Leave your Little White Ape here with me, and you go outside the city; don’t miss the time."

At that, Lin Yan nodded slightly, tossing out the Little White Ape.

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