Gods: Start with Goblins

His companions also echoed him, some nodded in agreement, while others showed anxious and helpless expressions, as if they were really troubled by something.

However, the demon soldier did not completely relax his vigilance. He narrowed his eyes and carefully looked at Elder Tianji and his group, as if looking for flaws: "From outside? Then why are you in this remote post station? And why do you have such a strong demon aura?"

Elder Tianji was startled, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew that he must not reveal any flaws at this time. So, he pretended to be relaxed and said with a smile: "Brother, you don't know. Although we are from other places, our family has a deep connection with the demons. As for why we are here, it is really helpless. We originally planned to rest here for one night and set off to return to the city tomorrow. Please be kind and let us go."

As he spoke, Elder Tianji quietly took out a token from his sleeve, which was a token of their family's relationship with the demons. He gently handed the token to the soldier, hoping to dispel his doubts.

The soldier took the token and examined it carefully. The pattern and aura on the token made him frown slightly, but he finally nodded: "Okay, since you have a family token, I won't ask any more questions. However, you still have to return to the city as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Elder Tianji and his companions breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this. They quickly took back the token, thanked the soldiers, and then hurriedly left the post station and disappeared into the night. They knew that although the crisis was temporarily resolved, the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers. They had to be more careful and cautious in order to successfully complete the mission and return safely.

"Keep calm, don't panic." Elder Tianji whispered in a voice that only his companions could hear. His eyes were firm and deep, as if he was injecting an invisible force into his companions, allowing them to remain calm in this tense atmosphere. He gently patted the shoulder of a companion next to him. It was a young girl. There was anxiety in her eyes, but with the encouragement of Elder Tianji, she seemed to have gradually regained her courage.

At this moment, the leader of the demon soldiers spoke again. His voice was cold and majestic, like a sharp blade in the cold wind, piercing people's hearts: "Who are you? Why are you here? Don't you know that this is an extraordinary period and all demons should stay in their own territories and not go out at will?" His eyes were like torches, scanning the group of Elder Tianji and his party, trying to find flaws from their expressions and actions.

Faced with this sudden questioning, one of Elder Tianji's companions, a young man who looked quite alert, quickly stood up. His name was Yun Yi, and he was the think tank of the team, always able to come up with a plan to deal with the critical moment. Yun Yi took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound more natural. Although there was still a trace of trembling in his voice that was difficult to conceal, his words were clear and powerful: "We are... We are the tribesmen who just rushed back from other places. We encountered some trouble on the road, so our journey was delayed. We wanted to rest for a while at the post station, replenish some dry food and water, and then immediately rush back to our territory. We didn't expect to disturb you adults. We are really sorry, we will leave now and will not cause any trouble to you."

As he spoke, Yun Yi deliberately took out a few pieces of dry food and a few bottles of water from his bag and showed them to the demon soldiers to prove that they were just passing by and had no other intentions. His actions seemed both sincere and helpless, making it difficult for people to doubt their words.

The leader of the demon soldiers narrowed his eyes and carefully looked at Yun Yi and Elder Tianji's group. He seemed to be weighing the truthfulness of Yun Yi's words and whether he should continue questioning. After a moment, he nodded slowly, revealing a subtle sense of relaxation in his tone: "In that case, then you should leave as soon as possible. Remember, this is an extraordinary period, and any disturbance may cause unnecessary trouble. You'd better be careful and don't bring disaster to yourself and your people."

Elder Tianji and his companions breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this. They knew that they were able to escape danger this time thanks to Yun Yi's wit and calmness. They quickly packed up their luggage, nodded to thank the demon soldiers, and then hurriedly left the post station and disappeared into the night. They knew that the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers, but as long as they united as one, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

As he spoke, he deliberately pretended to be exhausted, rubbing his eyes, his eyelids seemed to be unable to open, as if he had really experienced a long journey and was exhausted both physically and mentally. His movements were natural and smooth, without any deliberateness, which made people feel sympathy at first sight. The other companions immediately cooperated, some lowered their heads and pretended to tidy up their clothes, their fingers shuttled between their lapels, but they were secretly alert to the movements around them; some pretended to be relaxed and looked around, but their eyes revealed a subtle tension, trying to create the illusion that they were really just ordinary demons who stopped here for a while because of the fatigue of the journey.

The leader of the demon soldiers had a sharp look in his eyes like an eagle, scanning them several times, as if he wanted to find flaws in their expressions, movements, and even breathing. He remained silent, just observing quietly, and the air was filled with a suppressed and tense atmosphere. After a while, he snorted coldly. Although the sound was not loud, it seemed to contain a thousand pounds of force, which made people tremble in their hearts.

"In that case, you should leave as soon as possible." He spoke slowly. Although his tone was still cold, it was slightly softened. "Now is an extraordinary period. There is panic inside and outside the city. I hope you will not bring unnecessary trouble to yourself and your people." His eyes swept over Elder Tianji and his group again, as if warning them and reminding them.

Elder Tianji and his companions secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this. They knew that although the crisis was temporarily resolved, the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers. They quickly packed up their luggage, nodded to thank the demon soldiers, and then hurriedly left the post station. During the process of leaving, they remained vigilant, fearing that any unexpected situation would occur again.

As the night deepened, the stars in the sky flickered faintly, as if guiding them. Elder Tianji and his group walked quickly along the path, their figures elongated in the moonlight, appearing both lonely and determined. They knew that only by uniting as one could they survive in this turbulent era and find their own piece of sky.

“It was a close call this time.” Yun Yi said softly, with a hint of relief and emotion in his voice, “Thanks to Elder Tianji’s calmness and our tacit cooperation, we were able to successfully deceive those demon soldiers.”

"Yes." Another companion also agreed, "However, we can't let our guard down. There is still a long way to go and more challenges are waiting for us."

Elder Tianji nodded slightly after hearing this. He knew that this was just the beginning and the road ahead would be long and difficult. But he also believed that as long as they were united and moved forward courageously, nothing could stop them from moving forward. They would continue to move forward until they found their destination.

Elder Tianji and his companions secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as if a huge rock had been removed from their chests, allowing them to breathe freely again. They nodded and agreed to the words of the leader of the demon soldiers, with respectful and submissive smiles on their faces, pretending to pack up the things on the table, moving quickly and orderly, preparing to leave this crisis-ridden post station. Everyone prayed silently in their hearts, hoping that the next journey would be safe and sound. However, fate always seemed to like to play jokes at the most inappropriate time. Just as they were about to walk out of the post station gate and step into the night, an unexpected voice suddenly rang out, like a bolt from the blue, making their hearts tense again.

"Wait!" A demon soldier suddenly stopped them. His voice was not loud, but it was full of unquestionable majesty. His eyes flickered with suspicion, as if he had discovered something wrong. "What are you carrying? Is it... contraband?"

Elder Tianji and his companions' hearts once again rose to their throats. They exchanged nervous glances and secretly groaned in their hearts. They knew that the sudden attack of this demon soldier meant that all their previous efforts might be in vain. The real test had just begun...

Elder Tianji quickly adjusted his mindset. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm and natural. "Brother, you misunderstood. We only carry some ordinary dry food and change of clothes. There is no contraband. You see, these are all necessities for our journey. There is absolutely no problem."

As he spoke, Elder Tianji deliberately opened his bag so that the demon soldiers could clearly see the items inside. His companions followed suit, opening their own bags and showing them to the soldiers. They knew that any panic at this time might arouse the soldiers' suspicion, so they had to remain calm and speak with facts.

The demon soldier narrowed his eyes and carefully examined the items they displayed. There was still a trace of suspicion on his face, but he didn't seem to find anything unusual. He was silent for a while, then nodded slowly: "Okay, if that's the case, then you can go. However, you'd better be careful in the future and don't carry any suspicious items to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Elder Tianji and his companions were secretly glad when they heard this. They knew that they were able to escape danger this time thanks to their calmness and wit. They quickly packed up their luggage, nodded to thank the demon soldiers again, and then hurriedly left the post station and disappeared into the night. They knew that the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers, but they also believed that as long as they united as one and moved forward courageously, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

In a desolate and silent wilderness, a solitary post stood abruptly like an oasis in the desert. As night fell and the moonlight was dim, only a few dim lights flickered in the wind, adding a bit of warmth to this desolate post, but it was difficult to dispel the chill and uneasiness around it.

"Delayed your trip? Then why didn't you stay in the city, but instead ran to this remote post station?" The voice of a demon soldier broke the silence of the night. His armor reflected a cold light under the dim light. His eyes were full of suspicion and vigilance. He held the spear tightly in his hand, as if he was ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

Elder Tianji and his companions looked at each other, secretly thinking about how to deal with this sudden interrogation. They were dressed in the clothes of ordinary travelers, with disguises painted on their faces that were difficult to identify, trying to move forward quietly under the close surveillance of the demons.

"We...we are afraid of missing the city lord's call." One of the companions' voice trembled slightly. She tried to make herself look calmer, but it was difficult to completely conceal her inner nervousness. "I heard that the city lord has an important announcement in the near future. We are afraid of being late, so we want to rest for a while at the post station and then set off immediately."

There was a hint of urgency in her words, as if there was really something urgent waiting for them. Elder Tianji beside her patted her shoulder gently to comfort her, and at the same time used his eyes to signal her to stay calm.

The demon soldiers looked at each other, their eyes still flashing with distrust. One of the soldiers stepped forward and gently poked the packages behind them with his spear, as if looking for something suspicious.

"Humph, the city lord summoned you? I've heard this excuse many times." The soldier snorted coldly, with a bit of disdain in his tone, "However, since you said so, I'm too lazy to delve into it. But you'd better remember that this is the territory of the demons, not a place where you can come and go as you please. If I see you acting suspiciously next time, don't blame us for being rude!"

After saying this, he waved his hand, signaling his companions to leave. Although the demon soldiers still had doubts in their hearts, they were unwilling to easily provoke trouble before obtaining solid evidence. They turned around and disappeared into the night with heavy steps.

Elder Tianji and his companions breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this. They knew that this was only temporary safety, and the real test was still to come. Inside the post station, the dim light reflected on their tired and nervous faces, and everyone was silently thinking about the next plan.

"Elder, do we really have to keep going?" A young companion couldn't help but ask, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice, "We are getting closer and closer to the core area of ​​the demon clan. What if we are discovered..."

Elder Tianji took a deep breath and looked into the distance with a determined look. "We must continue." (End of this chapter)