Gods: Start with Goblins

He said slowly, "Our mission is related to the future of the entire tribe. We cannot give up just because of a temporary danger. Moreover, only by going deep into the heart of the demon tribe can we find the legendary secret passage and safely leave this dangerous place."

At this point, he paused, his eyes sweeping across the faces of each of his companions. "But you are right, we must be more cautious. From now on, we must always remain vigilant and try to avoid direct conflict with the demons. At the same time, we must speed up our pace and strive to complete the mission as soon as possible and return home."

Upon hearing this, the companions nodded in agreement. They knew that this was a road full of unknowns and dangers, but as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

As the night deepened, the wind outside the post station seemed to be getting stronger. Elder Tianji and his companions sat around the fire, discussing the next itinerary in a low voice. The firelight shone on their faces, showing their resolute and courageous faces. They knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, they had to face it bravely. Because this was their mission and their responsibility.

Elder Tianji suddenly realized something at this moment, as if a flash of light had pierced through the night sky, instantly illuminating his chaotic thoughts. He waved his hands quickly and forcefully, as if he was driving away some invisible haze. Seeing this, his companions put down their wine glasses one after another, and slowly approached him with some doubts and vigilance.

"We originally wanted to have a drink here, relax for a while, and then rush back to Changzhou Prefecture." Elder Tianji lowered his voice and said anxiously. His voice was low and hoarse, as if every word was carrying a heavy burden. "Who would have thought that we would be so unlucky to be caught by these demon soldiers! What is going on? Have our whereabouts been exposed?"

There was a hint of helplessness and anxiety in his words, and his eyes flickered with uneasiness. He exuded a faint and hidden aura, which was completely different from the strong and ostentatious demonic aura of the surrounding demon soldiers. It was obvious that he was not of pure demon blood. This also made him more cautious when facing these demon soldiers, for fear that he would reveal a flaw if he was not careful.

The companions frowned upon hearing this, their faces full of confusion and uneasiness. One of the companions, who was of a burly stature, could not help but speak up: "Elder, we are confused by what you said. We were very careful along the way, fearing that we would alert the demons. How could we expose our whereabouts so easily? Moreover, although this post station is remote, it is not a place where the demon soldiers can just barge in."

Another companion echoed, "Yes, Elder. Are we being too sensitive? Perhaps these demon soldiers just happened to pass by and have nothing to do with us."

Elder Tianji frowned upon hearing this. He was well aware of his companions' doubts and dissatisfaction, but his worries did not dissipate. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then slowly said, "What you said makes sense, but we can't take it lightly. The demons are cunning and deceitful, and we have to be on guard. Besides, didn't you notice that the timing of these demon soldiers' appearance was too coincidental, as if they were coming for us."

His words made his companions fall into deep thought. They began to recall the details of the past, trying to find a clue. The atmosphere in the post station suddenly became solemn, and everyone's face was full of seriousness and tension.

"Elder, what should we do now?" A young companion couldn't help but ask, his voice trembling a little, obviously frightened by this sudden change.

Elder Tianji pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "The most important thing now is to stay calm and not panic. We must leave here as soon as possible to avoid a head-on conflict with the demon soldiers. At the same time, we must also be more vigilant and pay attention to the movements around us at all times to ensure that our whereabouts are not discovered."

His words were firm and powerful, as if they had injected an invisible force into his companions. They all nodded in agreement, and then quickly packed up their bags, ready to leave this dangerous place.

During the process of leaving the post station, Elder Tianji remained highly alert. His eyes were as sharp as those of an eagle, always paying attention to the movements around him. His companions followed closely behind him, their steps were firm and powerful, as if they were announcing their determination and courage to the world.

As the night deepened, the stars in the sky twinkled faintly. Elder Tianji and his companions set out on the journey to Changzhou Prefecture, their hearts filled with unknowns and challenges. But they knew that as long as they united as one and moved forward courageously, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

"It's ridiculous that such a person wants to get close to us!" A companion muttered in a low voice. Although his voice was low, it was hard to hide the disdain and ridicule in it. His eyes flashed with contempt, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if he was extremely dissatisfied with the arrogant attitude of the demon soldiers in front of him. However, at this critical moment, they did not dare to easily reveal their true thoughts, and could only secretly be alert and prepare for possible emergencies.

At this moment, the demon soldiers had already surrounded them. Their steps were in unison, and the sound of their armor colliding made a crisp sound, as if announcing their arrival. The leading soldier was tall and had a sharp gaze, as if he could see into people's hearts. He glanced at Elder Tianji and his group, his eyes full of scrutiny and suspicion.

"How dare you hide here and drink? You are so bold!" The leading soldier said in a cold tone. His voice was low and powerful, as if every word contained endless majesty and threat. "Hurry up and return to Changzhou Prefecture with me to prepare for punishment! Humph, don't think you can escape our eyes!"

Elder Tianji's heart tightened. He knew that if he was not careful at this moment, he might fall into an irretrievable situation. However, years of experience taught him to stay calm in the face of crisis. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm and sincere: "Sir, we are really just passing by here and want to rest for a while. We have no other intentions. You see, we don't carry any contraband, and we haven't done anything illegal. Please show some mercy and let us go!"

As he spoke, Elder Tianji bowed slightly, clasped his hands together, and acted respectful. His companions followed suit, trying to resolve the crisis with a humble attitude. However, the demon soldiers did not let down their guard. The leading soldier sneered, his eyes flashing with amusement and mockery: "Humph, do you think I will believe your lies? You humans are always scheming and trying to sneak into our demon territory. But today you are unlucky to have met me. I will never let any suspicious person go!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling the soldiers to surround Elder Tianji and his companions. The atmosphere suddenly became tense and oppressive, as if a storm was about to come. Elder Tianji and his companions' hearts were in their throats, they knew that every moment that followed was crucial.

However, at this critical moment, an unexpected voice suddenly sounded: "Wait!" A demon noble dressed in gorgeous clothes slowly walked over, with a faint smile on his face, but his eyes revealed unquestionable majesty, "These people are my guests, you must not be rude."

Upon hearing this, the demon soldiers stopped what they were doing and turned to look at the noble. Although the leading soldier was unwilling, he could only salute respectfully: "Yes, sir." Then he led the soldiers to retreat.

Elder Tianji and his companions were secretly glad in their hearts. They knew that they were able to escape danger this time thanks to the timely appearance of this noble. They thanked the noble one after another, then quickly left the post station and disappeared into the night. However, they also knew in their hearts that this was only temporary safety, and the journey ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers. They had to be more careful and cautious to successfully avoid the attention of the demons and reach their destination safely.

However, the demon soldiers were obviously not buying it. The doubts on their faces grew thicker and thicker, as if water could drip out of them. The leading soldier took a step forward and slammed the spear in his hand heavily on the ground, making a dull "dong" sound that shook people's hearts. He stared at Elder Tianji and his group with a sharp gaze and continued to ask, "By the way, have you not seen any human beings? Why is this post station so empty? Tell me, did you hide the human beings? Or are you their accomplices, deliberately pretending here?"

Elder Tianji and his companions looked at each other, and they were even more panicked. They frowned and looked around, as if they were really looking for the whereabouts of the human race. However, their eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and confusion. They knew that the human race had become smarter now. When faced with the pursuit of the demons, they either left in advance and hid in the deep mountains and forests or remote villages; or they wandered around, hiding in the corners of the post station or in the dark, holding their breath, for fear of being discovered by the demons.

"Sir, we really didn't see any human beings!" Elder Tianji pleaded, his voice trembling, but he still tried to stay calm. "Please believe us, we are just innocent passers-by. We just want to have a drink here, take a rest, and then continue on our way. How could we hide the human beings? What good would this do us?"

As he spoke, he spread his hands to indicate that he meant no harm. His companions also nodded in agreement, with sincerity and innocence written all over their faces. However, the demon soldiers did not let down their guard.

The leading soldier sneered, his eyes flashing with amusement and suspicion: "Humph, you said you didn't see it, so you didn't see it? You humans are best at lying and deceiving. But I'm too lazy to waste time with you. Come on, search! Don't miss any corner, you must find the humans!"

Following his order, the demon soldiers dispersed and began to search the post station. They searched through boxes and cabinets, kicked doors and pried locks, and even pierced the walls with spears in an attempt to find the hiding place of the human race. The entire post station suddenly became chaotic and in a mess.

Elder Tianji and his companions were secretly anxious, knowing that once the demon soldiers could not find the human race, they would vent their anger on them. They had to find a way to get out of this crisis as soon as possible.

At this moment, an unexpected voice suddenly sounded: "Stop!" The demon nobleman appeared in front of everyone again, with a bit of anger on his face, "What are you doing? Don't you know that this is my post station? Who gave you the right to do whatever you want here?"

Upon hearing this, the demon soldiers stopped what they were doing and turned to look at the noble. Although the leading soldier was unwilling, he could only salute respectfully: "Excuse me, sir. We are only following orders to find the whereabouts of the human race. Please forgive our rudeness."

The noble snorted coldly, his eyes revealing unquestionable majesty: "Looking for humans? Do you think humans will foolishly stay here and wait for you to catch them? They have already escaped without a trace. Moreover, your large-scale search will only cause greater panic and chaos. Get out of here, and don't let me see you making trouble here again!"

Upon hearing this, the demon soldiers bowed their heads and saluted, then left the post station in disgrace. Elder Tianji and his companions were secretly glad in their hearts, knowing that they were able to escape danger again thanks to the timely appearance of this noble. They expressed their gratitude to the noble, then quickly left the post station and disappeared into the night.

However, they also knew that this was only temporary safety. The road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers. They had to be more careful to successfully avoid the attention of the demons and reach their destination safely. At the same time, they also prayed silently in their hearts, hoping that the human race could get rid of the rule of the demons as soon as possible and usher in true peace and freedom.

The demon soldiers looked suspicious when they heard this. They frowned and looked back and forth at Elder Tianji and his group, as if trying to find flaws in their expressions and movements. They exchanged glances, which were full of vigilance and suspicion, as if they were weighing whether Elder Tianji's words were credible. However, in this tense atmosphere, no one dared to make a decision easily. After all, if the judgment was wrong, the consequences would be disastrous.

The leading soldier hesitated for a moment, his eyes like a sharp blade, slashing across Elder Tianji's face. He seemed to be evaluating every word and every action of the other party, trying to catch a trace of lies from them. (End of this chapter)