In an era where everyone is cultivating immortality, the system wants me to become a demon?

Chapter 371 No, you really eat it!
Longcheng County is called a county seat, but it is not the same concept as the ancient county in Su Yuan's previous life.

The county seat itself is about half the size of Taihua City.

Not only are there numerous large and small cultivation families scattered throughout the city, but it also governs more than ten towns and villages.

In addition, Longcheng County also controls the sacred mountains within a radius of nearly 100 miles, as well as the vast sea area spanning hundreds of miles.

The cultivation sects on the mountains and at sea are all under the jurisdiction of Longcheng County.

Of course, none of them are particularly large sects. There are only three to five Golden Core cultivators in the entire Longcheng County, and they are all early to mid-stage Golden Core cultivators who failed the civil service exam.

Su Yuan could easily suppress such a Golden Core cultivator.

However, a Golden Core cultivator is still a Golden Core cultivator, and Su Youlin, with his apparent identity, is not someone he can defeat. It's best not to make a move if possible.

Moreover, he is now a celestial official, arriving with the power of the Heavenly Court, so even Golden Core cultivators dare not act recklessly.

Three miles outside the city gate, a sea of ​​people had gathered, with representatives of various factions in Longcheng County, along with the elderly, women, and children, lining the road to welcome them.

Su Yuan lifted the curtain at the front of the carriage and watched the scene with great interest, feeling as if he had traveled into an ancient costume drama.

Just then, from the welcoming procession of no less than a thousand people, a middle-aged general, clad in iron armor and riding a magnificent unicorn steed, rode up.

Once within a hundred meters of the county magistrate's carriage, the middle-aged general immediately dismounted and bowed in salute.
"This humble servant, Wang De, the military commander of Longcheng County, greets Lady Su."

Su Yuan carefully examined the general in front of him and was surprised to find that the man actually had the cultivation level of the early stage of the Golden Core realm.

However, upon closer inspection, Su Yuan discovered that General Wang's spiritual root had severely atrophied, so much so that even he, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, could see it.

This is a Golden Core quickly obtained through practicing military techniques.

Without a fortuitous encounter, this person would only ever reach the early to mid-stages of the Golden Core realm.

This gave Su Yuan a direct understanding of the miserable life of military officers.

According to the system of the Heavenly Law World, a garrison of 500 soldiers is a garrison commander who is a seventh-rank military officer who leads 500 soldiers. Theoretically, he is on the same level as Su Yuan.

Moreover, this person is a Golden Core cultivator.

But the truth is that Wang De had to bow and greet County Magistrate Su.

After all, a county magistrate's rank of seventh grade was just the beginning, while Wang De's rank of seventh grade was already the end.

Not to mention that County Magistrate Su's cultivation level would surpass Wang De's sooner or later, coupled with various legal restrictions, Wang De dared not be disrespectful.

However, regardless of the circumstances, this was the only Golden Core cultivator Su Yuan could openly rely on, so he did not act arrogantly but instead spoke in a gentle tone:
"General Wang, please rise quickly."

Wang De stood up in response.

At this moment, two more cultivators at the peak of Foundation Establishment, a man and a woman, stepped out from the welcoming party.

The male cultivator was dressed in a Taoist robe, appeared to be around thirty years old, and had a long beard, giving him a rather otherworldly and dignified air.

The female cultivators, however, were dressed in fine silks and satins, with beautiful faces, graceful figures, and an air of nobility.

Judging from their clothing and appearance, it's obvious they're not from the same group.

Su Yuan had a vague idea of ​​their identities.

Before he could ask, Wang De took the initiative to introduce:

"Your Excellency, this fairy is named Lin Yanluo, and she is the representative of the cultivation families in our Longcheng County. This Taoist priest is named Bai Xuan, and he is the representative of the major cultivation sects under the jurisdiction of Longcheng County."

Su Yuan glanced at the two people, then looked at the entire welcoming party, and found that there were no Golden Core cultivators from cultivation families or sects.

"Your Excellency, I have prepared a feast for you at the best restaurant in town, Zuixianlou. I hope you will do me the honor of joining me."

Lin Yanlu smiled faintly, her tone gentle and charming.

Su Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke calmly:
"Lead the way." Lin Yanluo and Bai Xuan Daoist beside her exchanged a quiet glance, both feeling a sense of relief.

The two men quickly led the way, and the county magistrate's carriage drove into the county town in a grand procession.

Inside the antique-style, charming private room of Zuixianlou, Su Yuan naturally took the seat of honor.

Ying Ding sat in the first seat to his left, Qi Junxiang sat in the second seat, and Wang De sat in the first seat to his right.

Lin Yanluo sat directly opposite Su Yuan. After the steaming hot dishes of various rare spiritual foods were served, she smiled and picked up the wine pot, personally pouring Su Yuan a cup of wine.

Su Yuan held his wine glass, gazing at the delicacies on the table, and said calmly:
"There are only five of us, isn't this a bit too much of a fuss?"

"I, Su Youlin, have only just taken office and do not want to be branded as someone who is greedy for pleasure and disregards the lives of the people."

Lin Yanluo smiled softly:
"Your Excellency, how could we dare let you make a mistake?"

"The seafood on the table was caught by our Lin family using their own fishing boats, and the mountain delicacies were personally picked by the disciples of Master Bai Xuan's Six Yang Sect. They are all local specialties of Longcheng County and won't cost much. You must try them."

Su Yuan then smiled and nodded.

But as soon as Lin Yanluo sat down, Su Yuan suddenly said:
"I heard that in Longcheng County, besides General Wang, the Lin family patriarch and the Six Yang Sect Master are also Golden Core True Persons."

"I have long admired these two Golden Core cultivators, but it is a pity that I did not see them at this welcoming banquet today."

Upon hearing this, both Lin Yanluo and Master Bai Xuan froze.

After a few seconds of frozen silence, Lin Yanluo smiled and said:
“Your Excellency, my father and the Sect Master of the Six Yang Sect are extremely busy and cannot spare the time today.”

"They will definitely visit your residence as soon as they have time."

"Moreover, although the two of them are not here in person today, Daoist Bai Xuan and I are here on their behalf. If the county magistrate has any instructions to give them, Daoist Bai Xuan and I can convey them on his behalf."

Su Yuan gave an "oh" and smiled faintly:

"Okay, let's eat then."

"Yes."

Lin Yanluo and Daoist Bai Xuan nodded quickly.

The latter picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and was about to put it in his mouth.

However, at that moment, Su Yuan suddenly raised his hand and casually shook it.

Master Bai Xuan's mind suddenly went blank, and the wooden crown on his head seemed to bear some kind of terrifying pressure, shattering instantly.

The next instant, Bai Xuan Dao Ren's head slammed hard onto the table, his handsome features embedded in the solid wood table, and fragments of bowls and chopsticks were embedded all over his face.

"No, do you really eat it?"

Su Yuan sneered.

Upon seeing this, everyone at the table froze, the temperature seemed to drop several degrees, and the air seemed to solidify.

Lin Yanluo, who was usually adept at social maneuvering, was now completely silent.

It should be noted that Daoist Bai Xuan was one of the few experts below the Golden Core stage in Longcheng County, yet he couldn't even last a second against the new county magistrate's attack from afar.

Such strength momentarily stunned Lin Yanluo.

"The local cultivation families and sects are so impolite! Even a Golden Core cultivator wouldn't personally greet me. It seems I'll have to take drastic measures!"

Su Yuan spoke coldly.

(End of this chapter)