Transcendent Dawn

Chapter 618: Chapter 0618: Demonization (Additional 7200, Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Autumn.

The season of all things’ harvest.

The farmland surrounding Xiaozhai Village was bathed in a touch of golden hue.

With time’s passing, even the deepest sorrow gradually dissipated.

The farmers, seeing the signs of this abundant harvest, couldn’t help but have a hint of joy on their faces.

On top of a small hill, a figure appeared suddenly — a tall, slender man.

Dressed in a tight-fit uniform with a badge hanging around his waist, he was a ‘Wind Agent’ from the city’s Demon Bureau, specially assigned to patrol the wilderness.

Looking at Xiaozhai Village at this moment, he was rather puzzled: “The magic artifact has been taken away, so why are all the villagers unharmed?”

He had thought that the village would break apart in a few days, but unexpectedly, they had managed to hold on until the autumn harvest!

“I should report to the Inspector as soon as possible.”

After some thought, he returned to Qingyang City, to a specific courtyard.

As Zhou Quan’s subordinate, his duty to report here was natural, and no one suspected anything.

However, upon hearing his report, Zhou Quan’s expression immediately darkened: “Are you saying…that all the Xiaozhai villagers are intact? None of them have disappeared?”

“What I saw with my own eyes is the absolute truth, they have already started preparing for the harvest.”

The slender man quickly replied.

“Damn it!”

Zhou Quan’s face instantly turned gloomier.

Even he didn’t want to bear the wrath of an entire village!

The difference between an individual and a collective lies in the enduring presence of the latter, and the greater chances of producing a genius who would take revenge!

“Damn it, a bunch of lower-class people! Wouldn’t it be better to just die obediently?”

Zhou Quan angrily threw a cup.

If things had gone as he anticipated, breaking up the village would have disrupted the original collective and made it non-existent.

But now, the villagers had stubbornly persevered, and because of him being the ‘target’, they had become even more united.

This was indeed making him feel like there was a thorn in his side.

“Sir…it’s better to nip the evil in the bud.”

The lean man took a step forward: “Why don’t we…”

He made a slashing motion with his hand.

“Idiot!”

Zhou Quan slapped him back: “I am an Inspector of the Demon Bureau, my duty is to protect the territory and maintain peace! If I go and massacre Xiaozhai Village, what do you think those high-ranking officials will think? The last time I confiscated that magic artifact already caused them some reservations, they’re currently looking for any mistakes I made.”

As for framing others, committing genocide on an entire village is synonymous with treason.

If this were to spread, who would believe it? It would only become a joke.

“I understand…you can leave now!”

Zhou Quan thought for a while, his breath gradually calming down. He casually threw a piece of silver: “I was a bit impatient just now, don’t take it to heart.”

“I dare not.”

The slender man was clutching his face, with the silver piece in his hand, he was just about to exit when Zhou Quan said:

“Wait, get me a copy of the news on the appearance of demonized creatures in the vicinity.”

“Yes, sir!”

This was preparation for killing with a borrowed knife. The slender man shivered, realizing why Zhou Quan could become their superior.

Zhou Quan stood with his hands behind his back, an even more cryptic expression on his face: ‘I really have no choice, the grudge has been formed… However, I still can’t rest easy, I must make preparations on two fronts.’

‘Xiaozhai Village was able to hold out because they must have found another magic artifact, hehe…What a lucky break! When the demonized creature attacks, I will seize the opportunity to take the second magic artifact. Haha…This is indeed a gift from heaven.’

…

Xiaozhai Village.

Xu Changqing was writing.

His pen danced like a dragon and snake, producing magically flowing trails on the paper. The scene of flowing clouds and water was pleasing to any bystander.

“Good…good…”

From within the sea of knowledge, Su Lu’s complimenting voice resounded, “Little Qingzi, although you were not very capable before Qi Refinement, you are smart. You’ve nurtured this ‘spirit’ well. You should be able to enter the realm of Spirit Refining soon!”

“I also have that feeling, but once I reach Spirit Refining in martial arts, there’s no path forward…”

Xu Changqing paused his brush, suddenly sighing, “Grandpa… What exactly is this ‘Dao’ that immortality cultivation cultivates?”

“Save this question for when you obtain a real cultivation Dao Method.”

Su Lu sneered inwardly: ‘Could I tell him that the original ‘Dao’ of this world is already dead, and the current ‘Dao’ is chaos, evil, strange, and fallen?’

“Hurry up, the village is starting to reap today, and you, the head of the guard team, should be present.”

“Ah.”

Xu Changqing took a bite of the steamed bun and hurriedly left the house.

In front of the farm ridges, even the usually idle guards held mirror-bright sickles in their hands as they got down to the ground.

The old village head looked at this scene, his face beaming with joy like a blooming chrysanthemum: “Everyone, have a good meal and drink. Today, we start reaping!”

Looking at this scene, Xu Changqing was deeply moved.

“This land has nourished generations of our villagers. I love this land… The cycle of life, old age, sickness, and death all originate from it. When the day comes that I die…”

“Little Qingzi, don’t plant your flag just yet.”

Su Lu suddenly shouted in Xu Changqing’s heart: “There’s something amiss around here. Be careful.”

“Could it be…a demon?”

Xu Changqing grabbed his sword and signaled a few team members.

Two sturdy men immediately followed him, starting to patrol the surroundings.

But after they climbed a small mound, Xu Changqing’s expression shifted dramatically.

In his field of vision, a small black dot was rapidly enlarging, eventually transforming into a huge beast standing upright.

Its body resembled a black bear, with an abundance of pus-oozing wounds and tumors layering its fur. The head, however, took on the appearance of a woman.

What was even more shocking was the clearly visible, utterly corrupt, black radiance that enveloped it.

“Demon!”

A man behind Xu Changqing screamed, shattering the tranquility of the scene.

“Demon?”

The old village head widened his eyes, feeling as if the clear blue sky was suddenly covered by dark clouds: “Quick… Women and children, retreat to the village, all men gather your weapons, we fight it!”

“Demons are creatures even more terrifying than beasts, they harbor intense hatred towards humans. Once seen, they will fight to the death. Today, Xiaozhai Village definitely can’t escape!”

The crowd fell eerie silent, before suddenly stirring into action.

A child knocked down by the roadside began crying loudly.

“It’s actually a demonized creature!” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Su Lu, upon seeing the human-faced bear beast and its black radiance, was not surprised but rather delighted.

This meant that this world definitely had a stable Abyss Passage!

“It…it’s so huge, it obviously has great strength, this tough hide and thick flesh, maybe it even has toxic capabilities… Grandpa, what should we do?”

Xu Changqing asked inwardly.

“Before dealing with it, don’t you think this whole situation is a bit too coincidental?”

Su Lu sneered.

“Coincidence? You mean…someone deliberately attracted the ‘Demon’? Zhou Quan?”

Xu Changqing, not being a fool, immediately identified the suspect: “He really deserves to die!”

“I suspect he probably has a backup plan… But don’t worry, we also have assistance.” Su Lu chuckled: “This Demon is a test for you! If you don’t achieve Spirit Refining today, you may escape, but the whole Xiaozhai Village will be destroyed!”