The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 761 - 337: The Entire City’s Populace Is Not Equal to One Tong Tianyou?_3

Chapter 761: Chapter 337: The Entire City’s Populace Is Not Equal to One Tong Tianyou?_3

"So serious?" Yang Guang was taken aback, and suddenly, he thought of what he had seen on the way to the County Government Office.

It seemed that he had not seen any young and strong men, but only the elderly, women, and children.

Even the Government Officials of the Government Office seemed to be mostly children.

The County Magistrate had not yet spoken when the County Magistrate couldn’t help but say, "The Angel is unaware, ever since the noble clans moved southward, we who remained in the Northland have become nothing but food for the Demon Clan.

Food and salt are scarce in the city, so we have no choice but to send people to hazardously leave the city to buy grain and salt.

The journey is fraught with danger, and a slight misstep can lead to falling into the hands of demons and becoming their fodder; out of ten expeditions, only three return," he sighed.

In the Magistrate’s eyes lingered deep helplessness.

Out of ten teams that set out, only three were able to return with salt or food.

The rest either died within the belly of demons or... simply vanished without a trace.

Upon hearing this, Yang Guang’s eyes blazed with anger, "These demons deserve to be completely wiped out!"

At this time, the County Magistrate quickly asked, "Angel, has there been any word from the Court about when Master Wang will reclaim the Northland?"

The County Magistrate also looked at Yang Guang with expectation.

Feeling their stares, Yang Guang grew a bit embarrassed and scratched his head, "I’m not privy to this matter."

Although he was from the Demon Subduing Department, he was not a member of it.

When Fengyuan would reclaim the Northland, he naturally had no idea.

Upon receiving this answer, the County Magistrate’s backbone, which had been straight, once again bent, and his vital spirit seemed to deflate instantly.

The Demon Subduing Department is the emperor’s royal guard, and should be the most well-informed on the Court.

If even these few claim ignorance, it’s evident... the Court has not mentioned anything about reclaiming the Northland.

The Magistrate’s last hope was snuffed out.

He then gave a wry smile, thinking that, nowadays, the southward migration is ongoing and the northern expedition is nothing but a pipe dream.

"Has the Court sent any decrees?" the Magistrate asked again.

"None," Yang Guang continued, eating his radish.

He didn’t recognize other wild vegetables and feared getting sick from eating them.

Upon hearing this answer, the Magistrate fell momentarily silent.

The Court had apparently forgotten about Zhenyang City.

Not resigned, he asked again, "When is the Angel planning to leave Zhenyang?"

"As soon as I find Tong Tianyou, I will depart," Yang Guang answered truthfully.

The Magistrate’s expression changed slightly.

The County Magistrate, Old Li, slammed his chopsticks down on the table, "The Court surely remembers the Tong Family scion!"

What about the common people in the city, were they mentioned?

The Magistrate quickly stood up with an apologetic smile, "I’ve alarmed the three Angels, please forgive us."

"It’s fine," Yang Guang replied in a low tone.

Having completed many missions, he knew that the people in these mission worlds were real beings, not just data in games.

Seeing the people of Fengyuan suffer made him feel uneasy as well.

At this moment, the Magistrate said, "When you leave, could you possibly take some... children with you?"

Zhenyang City had lost hope.

A breakout was impossible.

Only a highly trained, small-scale team like the Demon Subduing Department could safely depart.

The Magistrate thought about taking a few sparks of life through these nearly twenty members of the Department.

Though it might only be possible to take a dozen or so people.

But if one person could live... wasn’t that still living?

In current Zhenyang City, the young and able-bodied had suffered heavy casualties.

On the city walls, the able-bodied men made up only one-third of the defenders.

The remaining two-thirds consisted of half elderly soldiers and half child soldiers.

Yang Guang, hearing this request, showed a look of shame, "We... cannot do this, I am sorry."

They left this world directly after completing tasks and returned to their base.

They could not take people back with them.

Upon hearing this, the Magistrate stiffened, and the signature smile on his face disappeared.

The County Magistrate resumed eating his vegetables, slowly, speaking as he ate, "The Angels have important military matters to attend to, how could we delay you?"

The voice of County Magistrate Old Li carried a sarcastic undertone.

He was very dissatisfied with the Court.

Yang Guang became increasingly embarrassed and speechless.

The atmosphere became awkward.

As everyone ate, the warmth and familiarity from before was gone.

The Magistrate, bent over, did not speak again, as if opening one’s mouth would only increase the discomfort.

After what felt like a hundred breaths, Qi Yuan put down his chopsticks.

"Alright, the meal is over, and now, it’s time for us to kill some demons!" Qi Yuan clapped his hands and stood up.

If they did not kill demons after the feast, it would have been in vain.

"The Angel... wishes to kill demons?" the Magistrate said, slightly stunned.

Weren’t these members of the Demon Subduing Department here on a mission to rescue Tong Tianyou?

Why would they go off to kill demons as well?

"Yes, I have long been infatuated with the demons on Shuyao Mountain and plan to hunt them.

By the way, do you have a map of Shuyao Mountain, including their military strength and capabilities?" Qi Yuan shamelessly asked for assistance.

"Is the Demon Subduing Department planning to take action against Shuyao Mountain?" the Magistrate’s eyes brightened.

"Not at all, it’s just I who wish to move against the demons there," Qi Yuan said softly.

Yang Guang added, "Young Master Qi intends to hunt some demons to extract Essence Blood from the Demon Clan to strengthen himself."

Hearing this, the tiny hope that had reignited in the Magistrate’s heart faded once more.

Extracting Essence Blood from the Demon Clan to improve one’s strength clearly indicated that not many demons would be hunted.

It seemed the Court indeed had no plans to intervene in Zhenyang City.

However, regardless, the Angels’ hunt would benefit Zhenyang City as killing even one demon would be advantageous.

The Magistrate was willing to assist.

He called out, "Someone, bring the map of Shuyao Mountain!"

Before long, a young Government Official brought the map to Qi Yuan.

After receiving the map, Qi Yuan said, "Thank you, and as a reward, um, the demon carcasses will be yours after the hunt, to be used as food.

Would you like to send some people to help carry the demon bodies?"