Chapter 1462: Chapter 1462: The Monster’s Scheme

The door opened, and Guo Xiang entered.

A chubby servant followed behind her.

Xiao Chen waved his hand at the servant and said, “You go out, I want to speak a few words with your young lady alone.”

Guo Xiang also nodded to indicate.

The servant, however, folded his fists and firmly said, “Young master, I was ordered to protect the young lady and cannot allow her to suffer any grievances. If you have something to say, just say it; I will pretend I didn’t hear anything.”

Xiao Chen moved his hand slightly, almost wanting to throw this servant out.

Guo Xiang hurriedly said, “Senior Brother Xiao Chen, no need to say more. Let’s quickly go to Xiahe Village. That beast is causing trouble there and has already killed an entire village’s people. If we arrive too late, even the residents of Shanghe Village might suffer.”

Xiao Chen originally intended to rely on his charming appearance to flirt a bit with Guo Xiang.

But with this chubby nuisance present, he could only pretend to be a righteous gentleman and replied nonchalantly, “This matter isn’t difficult. That wicked beast was severely injured by me yesterday and is now at the end of its tether. I can crush it with a single move.”

Guo Xiang excitedly said, “Then shall we go quickly?”

Xiao Chen said, “But I have some personal matters to speak directly to the young lady, lest there be no chance later.”

“What personal matters?”

Guo Xiang raised her eyebrows.

Xiao Chen scratched his hand, stared at Guo Xiang, and said, “Xiang’er, actually, I’ve liked you for a long time. If I kill that beast this time, I’ll have my master propose to your father. Would you agree?”

“Ah?”

Guo Xiang’s eyes widened, her face turning crimson, covering her face with a hand, and bashfully said, “Brother Xiao Chen, how can you say that!”

She was merely a young girl, unused to hearing such romantic words.

Xiao Chen placed his hand on her shoulder and said, “Xiang’er, do you… do you not like me?”

“No, it’s not that!”

Guo Xiang hurriedly shook her head, staring at Xiao Chen with worship and surprise, her eyes gleaming, “I like you too. If you come to propose, I will definitely agree.”

“Xiang’er, you’re wonderful!”

Xiao Chen took a step forward and pulled Guo Xiang into his embrace.

Guo Xiang’s mind buzzed, going blank, and even forgot that men and women should maintain propriety.

Behind them, the chubby servant coughed twice, bringing her back to her senses. She hurriedly pushed Xiao Chen away and anxiously said, “Brother Xiao Chen, should we quickly go deal with the demon?”

Xiao Chen, feeling frustrated, glanced at the chubby servant and nodded in agreement.

The two went out together, and Xiao Chen, seeing the crowd that had come to ask for help, raised his arm and shouted, “The wind howls, the river water is cold, we go to slay the demon and return!”

The crowd erupted in applause, cheers, and shouts of praise and admiration, mingling together.

Guo Xiang looked at Xiao Chen, growing ever more infatuated and admiring.

Xiahe Village, a small mountain village outside Xiangyang City.

The Xiangshui River stretches for hundreds of miles, with this place being upstream from the source.

The water here is clear, with colorful Yuhua stones at the riverbed. The water quality is excellent, crystal clear as if transparent.

The Lord of Xiangyang, Guo Jing, personally led an army of fifty thousand from the City Defense Camp, marching up the river in grandeur.

A navy unit with fire oil boats moved upstream against the current while searching the riverbanks.

This demon wreaked chaos in Xiahe Village, and is now missing.

Long Fei and Chu Feng arrived and followed Guo Jing around the village.

The soldiers collected the scattered corpses, piling them up thickly in the village’s threshing ground.

Houses collapsed, and blood stained the ground.

What was once a village like Peach Blossom Land became a disaster due to this demonic beast.

The Lord of Xiangyang, Guo Jing, was so furious that veins bulged, staying silent the whole way.

Long Fei observed closely, feeling a bit puzzled, and asked Guo Jing, “City Lord, did this beast previously live in the middle of the river?”

Guo Jing shook his head, “No, it only suddenly appeared three months ago.”

Chu Feng asked, “Did you notice something?”

Long Fei pointed at the corpses and indicated, “Look, this beast hasn’t devoured many corpses. It proves that it didn’t kill these people for food.”

Chu Feng frowned, “Is it deliberately killing to vent anger?”

Long Fei thought for a moment and said, “Demonic beasts are fierce, but not mindless. There must be a reason it did this.”

Guo Jing reacted the fastest, surprised, “You mean, this beast killed on purpose to lure us here?”

Long Fei nodded, thinking to himself that this official’s mind works quickly.

Chu Feng was puzzled, “Then why did it disappear when we arrived?”

Long Fei said, “Perhaps it has a bigger support, wanting to lure us there.”

As the three talked, a general hurriedly reported that fifty kilometers upstream at Shanghe Village, someone had spotted this demon.

It didn’t harm Shanghe Village, merely showed its head before disappearing.

The Lord of Xiangyang, Guo Jing, without saying a word, took Long Fei and Chu Feng hastily upstream.

At the same time, Xiao Chen, the eldest disciple of Mount Heng Sect, brought a group of fans, also advancing upriver in grand style.

He deliberately displayed his mana, using spiritual power to control the ship.

A cargo ship of several tons sped upstream like a flying fish under his control.

By the time the City Lord, Long Fei, and Chu Feng arrived at Shanghe Village, a group of cargo ships also docked there.

Seeing this, Guo Jing frowned and walked over.

Only to see Xiao Chen, bringing his daughter Guo Xiang down from the ship, cupping his fists courteously to Guo Jing, “City Lord, I come to assist you.”

“City Lord, we are here to help too!”

A group of Xiao Chen’s fans disembarked, greeting Guo Jing.

They carried bows and swords, with cultivation levels at or above the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Xiangyang City has always been a land of battles, its people fierce and everyone practicing martial cultivation.

Guo Jing was displeased with Xiao Chen, and upon seeing his daughter with him, felt as if he swallowed a fly.

However, in front of everyone, he still displayed a humble demeanor, cupping his fists to express gratitude to Xiao Chen and the crowd, “Thank you all for going to the trouble. Regardless of the outcome, I will exceptionally reward you. Whoever contributes to slaying the demon will not be shortchanged by me.”

“Thank you, City Lord!”

“City Lord is too kind!”

“Everyone has a duty in slaying demons!”

“With Senior Brother Xiao Chen here, the demon is of no concern!”

“City Lord, rest assured and leave the demon to Friend Xiao Chen.”

“…”

Everyone chimed in, bringing Xiao Chen to the forefront.

Xiao Chen wasn’t averse to the flattery, instead enjoying standing at the forefront. When his eyes swept over Long Fei and Chu Feng, they held a hint of coldness, feeling that these two always stole his spotlight.

When they encounter this Evil Dragon later, absolutely no more opportunities should be given to Long Fei and Chu Feng to show off.

In the crowd, the Ground Rat Demon King patted his belly and grinned at Long Fei.

All of this was naturally orchestrated by Long Fei.

Xiao Chen, ambitious yet lacking capacity, must be given a stage to reveal his true colors to everyone. Otherwise, these fans might truly believe their idol to be great.