I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 54 - 52: Worship the Locust Tree Venerate Outside the City!

Chapter 54: Chapter 52: Worship the Locust Tree Venerate Outside the City!

"Where do you think the strangeness lies?"

Chief Clerk Yang didn’t seem surprised and calmly asked.

Xiao Hui pondered for a moment and said, "The mere fact that the incident occurred in front of Linjiang Station is strange enough."

"And then?"

"The one who rode freely on the street was from the Liu Family, nobly born, someone normally we dare not offend."

"Noble birth, riding freely on the street; such incidents are not uncommon. Could it not be a coincidence that it happened in front of Linjiang Station?"

"But Flag Commander Liang... Liang Hu, he arrived too coincidentally, appeared too timely, and moreover, as the Flag Commander of Qing Shan Fang, he originally had no right to intervene in this matter."

"That does make some sense."

"But there is also the Deputy Order Envoy from the Outer South Government Office, he too arrived coincidentally, and appeared at the same time as Liang Hu."

Xiao Hui’s expression turned grave as he said, "One coincidence might truly be a coincidence, but multiple coincidences must have been planned far in advance."

"You’re more perceptive than you look,"

Chief Clerk Yang chuckled and then said, "But do you think that Master, having seen through these, can’t see through them?"

Xiao Hui felt a shock in his heart and whispered, "Master knows?"

Chief Clerk Yang solemnly nodded. "Before Master drew his sword, he most likely understood everything, so that stroke of his was a display of splendor!"

Pausing, Chief Clerk Yang took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, "Actually, I’m just worried that Master might reignite his killing intent, fail to move past his anger, and tonight take up his sword to slaughter both Liang Hu and Zhao Yuan."

"But now, by choosing to leave the city to worship the Venerate, he clearly has suppressed his killing intent."

"Otherwise, it might trigger a far greater bloody conflict, one that even Han Commander could not protect him from."

"After all, both men, in both status and rank, are not insignificant."

Chief Clerk Yang spoke in a low voice, "Fortunately, Master’s murderous nature is not as severe as the rumors suggest..."

----

At this moment on the street,

a carriage slowly drove out from Linjiang Station.

The curtain fluttered with the wind, revealing a dim glimpse of someone seated inside.

The person inside the carriage, dressed in a gold-threaded black robe, was indeed the current Flag Commander of Linjiang Station.

The coachman was a handsome young man dressed simply.

He was the new junior flag officer of Linjiang Station, Lin Yan.

At that moment, Lin Yan looked back with considerable satisfaction.

"Hidden by the curtain, unclear in the shadows... and with my current skill in papercutting equaled by none, nobody could recognize it."

Thus Lin Yan thought, as he drove the horse forward, slowly heading towards the south city gate.

Due to recent attacks by demons, the repercussions had not yet completely settled, hence today the entry and exit of the city gates were managed by one of the Deputy Commanders of the City Defense Army.

This man, seeming to have the surname Gu, patrolled the city walls and happened to notice a vehicle marked by the Observatory insignia on the street below.

"A carriage from Linjiang Station."

Deputy Commander Gu had clearly heard about the previous incident in the neighborhood, and his eyebrows lifted slightly.

He was rather curious about this Flag Commander,

but also couldn’t help feeling wary of this powerful figure who could so easily overturn the rules.

Seeing the city guards below prepared for a routine check, stopping the carriage,

he slightly frowned, subtly raising his hand.

A bodyguard immediately leaned forward, gesturing towards the city gate soldiers from behind him.

"Deputy Commander Gu, are we not checking this carriage?"

"The Flag Commander of Linjiang Station is in the carriage."

Deputy Commander Gu stated calmly, "You don’t have the authority to inspect his vehicle; I’ll have to go down personally."

"Next time, be more careful. Inside Linjiang Station, there are three horses but only one carriage, usually, only the Flag Commander has the authority to call for it."

"This Master, notorious for his fierceness, had just taken office when he overturned Liang Hu, slapping the Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer South Government Office in the face with a knife."

He descended from the city wall and approached the city gate, waving his hand, he said, "You city guards are used to being overbearing on a daily basis; if you show him disrespect, who knows what turmoil it might cause."

"Moreover, after the Evil attacked the city two days ago, because of the Zhao Jing incident, our City Defense Army rushed the gates of Linjiang Station."

"They might still be harboring some resentment."

"This time I personally welcome him at the city gates to prevent him from taking the opportunity to cause trouble."

As he spoke, he had already reached the gateway, watching the slowly approaching carriage and took the initiative to step forward.

"Is this the carriage of the Observatory?"

"Indeed." Lin Yan nodded slightly, quietly watching the other party.

"Is Master inside the carriage?" Deputy Commander Gu asked with a bow.

"Master is resting," Lin Yan said calmly. "Deputy Commander Gu, should I ask him to come out?"

"There’s no need."

Deputy Commander Gu smiled, his gaze passing over Lin Yan and catching a glimpse of the figure behind the carriage curtain.

He stepped aside, waving his hand to signal his soldiers to clear the way and open the city gates.

Lin Yan drove the carriage, slowly leaving the city through the gate.

It seemed Deputy Commander Gu also sighed in relief.

"Commander Gu, this Master is indeed too arrogant. You personally came to welcome him, yet he neither showed his face nor replied, dismissing us with just a small flag," the close soldier said in a tone that showed some dissatisfaction.

"That Master did not seize the opportunity to cause trouble is already showing face to us," Deputy Commander Gu said gravely. "After all, we were the ones who were rude first."

----

Along the road outside the city, they continued forward.

Lin Yan drove the carriage, his expression cold.

He knew in his heart that today’s incident at the front of Linjiang Station was likely no coincidence.

This was a scheme designed to humiliate him, the new Flag Commander!

But with his strike, not only had he shattered the opponent’s plot, but he had also bolstered his own prestige, increasing his reputation among the locals.

From the attitude of the City Defense Army when he left the city, he could discern as much.

"Today’s events, for them, might temporarily be a setback, marking an end,"

Lin Yan looked at the knife in his arms and thought to himself, "But for me, this is far from over!"

He raised his head, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.

On this journey, he encountered three caravans coming from outside the city.

There were also some travelers, some preparing to return to High Willow City, others from far-off lands.

It was now afternoon, and they all needed to reach High Willow City before nightfall.

But those heading to High Willow City cast surprised glances towards Lin Yan.

Normally, at this time nearing evening, no one would be leaving the city.

Because at this moment, continuing the journey out of the city, they could not possibly reach the next "place of safety" before dark!

Thus, everyone leaving the city had, without exception, prepared everything within the city while it was still dark, waiting for dawn to break to start their journey immediately.

"..."

Lin Yan paid no attention to these gazes, driving the carriage onward.

Around sunset, he finally arrived at the location of the Venerate.

Then, his expression gradually grew complicated.

As he drew closer, he became lost in thought.

Where was the Venerate?

Such a large tree?

And now, only a large pit remained on the ground?