Novel Bin Chapter 25 - 25: Demon Dog? This is the Guardian Spirit Dog!
Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Demon Dog? This is the Guardian Spirit Dog!
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“Even if it was the Enlightened Top Scholar in person, I would still show some deference. However, it’s just the vestiges of his righteous aura; what is there to fear?”
The Military Judge said arrogantly, holding his golden mace.
Upon hearing this, even Yongning, who had always been indifferent, couldn’t help but raise his head in surprise and stare at his subordinate. Then, he lowered his head and began to contemplate silently.
Having served under him for over a decade, the Military Judge had contributed a great deal. It was time for him to be promoted and transferred elsewhere. It was a waste of his talents to remain under him, a minor city deity.
“Then, this official shall eagerly await Mister Xu’s good news!”
The Civil Judge was also stunned by this response, and could only respond in such a formal manner.
“Even if the demon does possess a great righteous aura, it’s as simple as reaching into a bag and grabbing what’s inside for someone like me. Please wait a moment, City Deity. I’ll capture it right away!”
The Military Judge did not seem to care about the hidden meaning in the Civil Judge’s words, mainly because he did not pay any attention.
“Wait a moment!”
The City Deity of Yongning quickly stopped the Military Judge who was about to move. When the deity turned around, he spoke in a leisurely manner,
“I have been sustained by the worship of the people of Yongning for over three hundred years, and this is the first time I’ve heard of a demon beast shielded by a righteous aura. Let me finish my duties first, then we can go together to check it out!”
“Yes, sir!”
Upon hearing these words, the Military Judge immediately stopped in his tracks.
Meanwhile, the Civil Judge heaved a sigh of relief. He had been genuinely concerned that the City Deity would allow this rash man to capture the beast.
Anyone with a bit of sense could tell how unusual it was for a demon dog under half a year old to be unaffected by the immense righteous aura, and how unnatural it was. Was this something that they, mere minor spirits, could handle? They didn’t even have the time to avoid it, let alone go there deliberately.
They were truly courting death!
At sunset, the transition between Yin and Yang, Feng Qing’an walked towards his home with a small bag on his back, basking in the afterglow of the setting sun. He was feeling cheerful and free of worry. There was no other explanation except for the fact that he had experienced the pleasure of cultivation the previous night.
At this moment, he was eager to begin his second cultivation session, but he knew that patience was necessary. The path of cultivation required both tension and relaxation. For example, having infused Black Mountain with so much Spiritual Qi yesterday, it would likely be unable to accept another round of Soul Integration refinement for a few days.
“What is that smell?”
Upon reaching his front door, Feng Qing’an abruptly stopped. His eyebrows furrowed as he took a gentle sniff; a trace of sandalwood fragrance lingered around his nose.
Whoosh-
A gentle evening breeze with a hint of coolness swept past, and Feng Qing’an
swiftly turned around. Within the shadows between the houses not far away, he seemed to catch a glimpse of many tall figures. However, when he looked again, there was nothing. Everything was as usual.
“Was I seeing things?”
Feng Qing’an rubbed his eyes and carefully scanned his surroundings for a while before he turned to walk towards his yard.
As soon as he entered, Feng Qing’an was taken aback. Normally, Black
Mountain would rush to greet him when he returned home, but he didn’t see it. However, through their Soul Contract, Feng Qing’an quickly found Black Mountain.
It had huddled inside his room, even hiding under his bed, and only crawled out when it saw Feng Qing’an.
“What’s the matter with you?”
Feng Qing’an looked at Black Mountain curiously. Through the Soul Contract, he could sense that it seemed to have been frightened by something.
Whine-
The wolf-dog, which was already larger than Feng Qing’an, seemed as harmless as a puppy at this moment. It rested its head on Feng Qing’an’s shoulder, whimpering in a pitiful manner.
Oh, it indeed was a young puppy, just oversized.
“You’re saying a group of scary creatures came to our house and wanted to hit you?”
Feng Qing’an listened patiently as Black Mountain whined for a while before roughly understanding what it was trying to say.
Woof!
Upon hearing this, Black Mountain barked excitedly, then looked at Feng Qing’an expectantly.
Feng Qing’an read the beast’s thoughts and fell silent. nove(l)bi(n.)com
He remembered the scent of sandalwood he had smelled before entering the house, and the numerous grand figures that he thought he had seen. His mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts.
“Let’s wash up and go to sleep!”
Feng Qing’an patted Black Mountain on the head. The beast felt ashamed for hiding under the bed out of fear and felt wronged. It was hoping that its master could help it regain some dignity.
However, considering the scent he had caught- one which could only be smelled in temples, and the many towering figures were self-explanatory. To reclaim some dignity was indeed a bit challenging for him, he couldn’t even see them! That fleeting glimpse was probably due to the special circumstances around dusk.
He was still a mortal, his only improvement was that he was stronger than before. This conclusion was confirmed by him arm-wrestling with the kids in the village school. Even teenagers two or three years older than him were not as strong as him.
Whine-
Hearing Feng Qing’an’s explanation, Black Mountain instantly drooped its head, and despondently lay on the ground. It did not dare to go out to hunt tonight.
Although it didn’t know the reason, Black Mountain was certain about one thing: the group of fearsome-looking figures seemed unable to approach the yard. As long as it did not go out, they couldn’t do anything to it.
Meanwhile, outside the Feng family’s residence, where Feng Qing’an had glimpsed the shadowy figures between the houses, the Yin Wind was rustling, and many stern-looking deities stood there. The leader, dressed in a Black Divine Robe and radiating a powerful divine aura, was the City Deity of Yongning.
“Who was the lad that just went into the house?”
Staring at the residence shrouded in a mighty golden aura, the City Deity of Yongninz asked.
“Your honor, the child who just entered the residence is the Second Young
Master Feng, the younger brother of this year’s Enlightened Top Scholar!”
The land deity of Feng Family Hill, who had rushed over in horror at the arrival of the City Deity, quickly answered.
“I see. He does have some keen senses. Prior to this, the lad seems to have caught sight of us!”
The City Deity of Yongning nodded, showing no surprise.
People like that were not rare. Due to some special timing or location, or through some opportunity, they were capable of catching a glimpse of deities. The previous case was the most common.
“However, it’s just the day-night crossover when Yin and Yang are mixed up, allowing the lad to accidentally see us!”
Spoke the Military Judge. In his eyes, it was nothing more than a rural child who occasionally caught sight of things beyond mortal comprehension due to his Innate Qi not being completely dissipated.
“Sir, we have been here for quite a while, how should we deal with that demon
The Military Judge, at this point, refrained from his former utterances of going and capturing the demon dog. Even though he was arrogant, he was aware of the consequences if he clashed with the massive righteous aura that enveloped the residence.
It would only lead to the fragmentation of his divine body and the dispersion of his soul.
However, his incapability did not mean that the City Deity could not deal with the righteous aura either. After all, the City Deity had been worshipped by more than two hundred thousand people in Yongning county.
“How can there be a demon dog here? All I see is a guardian spirit dog with a pure nature!”
The City Deity of Yongning glanced at the Military Judge who had served under him for more than a decade, determined to help him move up the ranks. He would be better off anywhere but here..