Gods: Start with Goblins

"Why did you appear at this sensitive time and in this sensitive place? How do you explain all this? Do you still want to use those clumsy lies to evade us?"

Hearing this, Jiaolong felt bitter. He knew that the human aura on him was indeed a difficult problem to explain. But he also understood that this could not be used as evidence of his betrayal of the demons. He took a deep breath, trying to keep himself calm, and then slowly spoke: "I admit that I am indeed tainted with the aura of the human race. But that was because I had to cross the human territory during my escape. In order to avoid their pursuit, I hid among the crowd and was accidentally contaminated. As for why I appeared here, it was entirely because I had nowhere else to go and could only surrender to the demons. I have never thought of betraying the demons, and it is even more impossible for me to do anything that would harm the interests of the demons."

Although his explanation was reasonable, the suspicion on the faces of the demon soldiers did not completely disappear. They knew that things were not that simple, and Jiaolong's identity and motives still needed further investigation and confirmation. However, in this tense and depressing atmosphere, Jiaolong's words at least provided them with a direction to think about, a clue that might reveal the truth.

Hearing this, Jiaolong could not help but feel bitter in his heart, and this bitterness surged like a tide, almost drowning him. He knew very well that his current situation was extremely dangerous, surrounded by the demon soldiers who were watching him covetously, and he could die here if he was not careful. But he also understood that he could not be wronged in vain, and he could not let his innocence be tarnished for no reason.

"My lord, the aura on my body is indeed due to being hunted by humans." Jiaolong explained eagerly, his voice trembling a little, but more determined, "I fled here in the hope of getting the protection of the demons and staying away from the endless pursuit and danger. As for why I appeared here, it was a complete coincidence. I was just running blindly at the time, and I didn't expect to accidentally break into the territory of the demons. I have never had the intention of betraying the demons, let alone being an undercover! Please see clearly and give me justice!"

As he spoke, his eyes shone with sincerity and innocence, as if they could penetrate all misunderstandings and suspicions and reach the deepest part of people's hearts. However, the demon soldiers did not seem to buy it. They still remained vigilant and suspicious of the dragon, and their cold eyes were like a sharp sword, piercing the dragon's heart.

"Coincidence? Humph, there are not so many coincidences in the world?" A demon soldier sneered, his voice full of disdain and ridicule, "The human aura on you and the timing of your appearance here are too suspicious. Who would believe you if you said you were not an undercover agent? Unless you can come up with more powerful evidence to prove your innocence!"

Hearing this, Jiaolong felt helpless. He knew that no matter what he said now, it would be hard to convince people. But he also knew that he couldn't just give up. He took a deep breath, trying to keep himself calm, and then slowly said, "Sir, I admit that my current situation is very suspicious. But I also know that empty words are useless. I am willing to accept any form of investigation, and even willing to use my life to prove my innocence. I only ask that you give me a chance to find out the truth and give me justice."

His words were full of determination and courage, as if he had already prepared for the worst. The demon soldiers looked at Jiaolong's determined eyes and couldn't help but waver. They knew that Jiaolong might not be the spy or undercover they imagined. But they also understood that things were not that simple and needed further investigation and confirmation.

At this moment, Luo Dan's voice sounded again, like a flash of lightning that cut through the darkness: "Okay, stop arguing. Jiaolong, I see your determination and courage. I will give you a chance to prove your innocence. But you must understand that this opportunity is not unconditional. You must fully cooperate with our investigation and provide all possible clues and evidence. If you are truly innocent, I will naturally give you justice; but if you have concealed or deceived, don't blame me for being rude."

Luo Dan's words were full of majesty and mercy, like a bright light, illuminating the darkness in Jiao Long's heart. Jiao Long was excited when he heard it. He knew that he finally had a chance to prove himself. He nodded solemnly, indicating that he was willing to accept all investigations and challenges. At Luo Dan's signal, the demon soldiers gradually dispersed. The hall returned to peace again, but this peace contained endless undercurrents and waves.

At this time, Lord Luodan slowly spoke. His voice was low and powerful, like an echo in a deep valley, as if it could penetrate the deepest fog in people's hearts: "Everyone, please be patient and listen to me." He paused, and his eyes swept over every demon soldier present. There was both majesty and compassion in his eyes, "Jiaolong's words don't sound like a lie. We demons have always been known for our clear rewards and punishments. We can't easily convict someone because of momentary speculation and doubts. Doing so not only violates our principles, but also chills the hearts of the soldiers."

Lord Luodan's words were like a breeze, gently blowing away the tense and oppressive atmosphere in the hall. The demon soldiers quieted down one after another, and their originally tense nerves gradually relaxed. Their eyes turned to Lord Luodan at the same time, waiting for his further instructions, as if he was the beacon that guided the lost.

"We should first investigate the truth of the matter before making a decision." Lord Luodan continued.
Above the remote and quiet post station, the sky suddenly became gloomy and covered with dark clouds, as if something big was about to happen. Elder Tianji, an old but sharp-eyed cultivator, was standing in a corner of the post station, frowning and staring at the rolling demonic energy in the sky. He had an ominous premonition in his heart. The density of the demonic energy clearly indicated that there were demons active here.

"Not good, there are demons approaching, we must act immediately." Elder Tianji's voice was low and urgent, as if every word contained a heavy weight. He stared at the demon patrol team approaching slowly not far away, his eyes flashing with determination and wisdom. Upon hearing this, several fellow disciples around him all looked stern, and they quickly took out the disguises they had carefully prepared in advance from their bags and began a race against time to change clothes quickly.

The air was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere, and every movement seemed so cautious, for fear of making the slightest sound. Elder Tianji's companions moved skillfully, some quickly put on wide hats, hiding their entire faces in shadows; some put on long cloaks, wrapped themselves tightly, revealing only a pair of vigilant and sharp eyes; others tightly wrapped their faces with cloth strips, leaving only necessary gaps for breathing, and the whole person looked like a mysterious traveler, and it was difficult to identify his true identity.

"Remember, our goal is to avoid the attention of the demons and never be discovered by them." Elder Tianji warned again. Although his voice was low, it was extremely powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts, allowing everyone to feel the firmness and determination in his words. He knew very well that once discovered, the consequences would be disastrous. Not only would their mission fail, but the safety of the entire tribe might also be implicated.

The companions nodded one after another, their eyes revealing determination and trust. They knew that Elder Tianji was not only experienced, but also wise and brave. It was he who led them out of danger time and time again. This time, they also believed that as long as they united as one and followed the command of Elder Tianji, they would be able to avoid the pursuit of the demons and successfully complete the mission. "Okay, now follow the plan we made before." Elder Tianji ordered in a low voice. He quickly assigned everyone's tasks, some were responsible for diverting the attention of the demon soldiers, and some were responsible for finding a safe evacuation route. Every detail was considered by him thoughtfully and carefully to ensure that there would be no mistakes.

Following Elder Tianji's order, everyone quickly dispersed and sneaked in their designated directions. In the night, their figures were like ghosts, erratic and elusive. Elder Tianji stayed where he was, quietly observing the movements around him, ready to respond to any emergencies that might arise. His heart was full of confidence and courage. He knew that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and usher in the dawn of victory.

However, just as they had finished disguising themselves and were about to leave the post quietly at night to avoid being discovered by the demon soldiers, they discovered that the situation in the post had quietly changed. The post, which was originally empty and quiet, had become very lively at this moment. The number of guests suddenly increased sharply, and many of them exuded the unique and frightening aura of the demons. They were either wearing robes or cloaks, and their figures were different, but they all revealed their identities as demons.

These demons were walking back and forth in the post station. Some of them were talking in low voices with mysterious expressions, as if they were discussing some important plan; some were walking in a hurry, as if they were carrying out some urgent and secret mission. Their appearance made the atmosphere of the entire post station tense and subtle.

"There aren't many people living in this post station normally, how come so many people with our tribe's aura suddenly appeared?" A demon soldier asked in confusion, his eyes flashing with a mixture of vigilance and curiosity. He looked around, trying to find some clues from these suddenly appearing demons to solve the doubts in his heart.

His companion also showed the same confusion: "Yeah, this is too strange. And look at them, each one is mysterious, there must be some secret that cannot be revealed."

"We have to be careful. They might be here to carry out some special mission." Another soldier said in a low voice, a hint of worry in his eyes. "The city has been in a state of panic recently. I heard that Lord Long is searching for suspicious people everywhere. We must not get involved in any trouble."

"That's right." The soldier nodded, his expression becoming more serious. "We must step up our vigilance and keep a close eye on the movements of these people. At the same time, we must report to our superiors as soon as possible to see if any measures need to be taken."

While they were talking in low voices, Elder Tianji and his companions hid in the dark, secretly anxious. They didn't expect that the well-planned evacuation operation would be in trouble because of these sudden appearances of the demons. They knew very well that once they were discovered, the consequences would be disastrous.

"What should we do? If we leave now, we will definitely be discovered by them." One of Elder Tianji's companions whispered, a hint of anxiety in his voice.

"Don't worry, let's wait and see what happens." Elder Tianji said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with calmness and wisdom, "Maybe these demons are just staying here temporarily and will leave after a while. We have to wait patiently and find the best time to evacuate."

Everyone nodded in agreement when they heard this. They knew that at this critical moment, only by staying calm and patient could they find a solution to the problem. So they continued to hide in the dark, closely watching every move in the post station, waiting for the best time to evacuate.

"Look, this is really unusual! Who are you? Why are you here? And didn't you hear Zhao Ling?" Another demon soldier strode over. His voice was loud and full of unquestionable majesty, which echoed in the post station and instantly attracted the attention of many guests. Recently, the city lord has issued a strict order requiring all demons to return to the city immediately and not stay outside without reason. These demons who suddenly appeared in the post station and whose whereabouts were strange were obviously very different from the city lord's orders, which naturally aroused the soldiers' high alert.

Elder Tianji and his companions' hearts tensed instantly, as if they were being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, almost jumping out of their chests. They never expected that the vigilance of these demon soldiers would be so high. Just because they stayed in the post station for a while, they attracted so much attention and questioning. They knew very well that at this critical juncture, any panic or mistake could expose their identities and lead to unpredictable consequences.

Elder Tianji quickly adjusted his breathing and tried to calm himself down. He gently touched his companions and signaled them to stay calm with his eyes. Then, he slowly turned around and faced the demon soldier with a seemingly natural smile on his face: "Brother, we are from other places. Because of some things, we were delayed and failed to get back to the city in time. As for Zhao Ling, we did hear about him, but we had to stay here for a while because of urgent matters."

Elder Tianji spoke slowly and with a tone of sincerity and helplessness, trying to make the soldiers believe their words. (End of this chapter)