Eternal Immortal Dynasty: Starting as a Petty Official

Chapter 114 Strange Monsters (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Two calamities struck in a single day, catching Zhao Xian completely off guard.

Upon seeing this, Uncle Zhao Li immediately volunteered to lead a troop of his soldiers to the River Pavilion.

Zhao Xian immediately agreed and ordered Huang Zhong to ride with him on horseback, instructing him to report immediately if there was any emergency.

With his uncle and the others gone, the group of twenty people was immediately reduced by half, and a disturbance arose.

Zhao Xian showed no unusual reaction to this and immediately reassured everyone with a few words.

Once everyone had calmed down, Zhao Xian continued to gaze at the river bend in front of him.

The observation from the riverbank was rather cursory, so Zhao Xian dismounted and went closer to investigate.

After carefully investigating along the riverbank, Zhao Xian did indeed discover some clues.

Before long, Zhao Xian returned to the riverbank, holding a scale in his hand.

Gazing at the scales before him, Zhao Xian pondered for a moment, then looked around at everyone and said with a smile, "We've been traveling for several days and are exhausted. Let's return to our village and rest for a few days before hunting the monster again!"

"We will obey Lord Zhao's command!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy, and they immediately responded in unison!

A moment later, Zhao Xian led the remaining people away from Nanhe Pavilion and returned to their village home first.

Not long after Zhao Xian and the others left, a furtive figure emerged from the crowd and headed towards the country road.

As night fell, Zhao Li and his group returned to their village. They had been patrolling the river pavilion for half a day but had not found any trace of the monster.

He dismissed the rest of the men to rest, leaving Zhao Li behind alone.

"Uncle, do you recognize this?"

Zhao Xian took out the scale he had found earlier that day, handed it to Zhao Li, and then asked in a solemn voice.

Zhao Li did not respond immediately, but instead took the scale and examined it carefully.

He looked him up and down, touched him carefully for a while, and finally cut off a small piece with his knife and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully.

"Ah Xian, these scales aren't fish scales; they don't smell fishy at all!" At this point, Zhao Li frowned slightly, saying uncertainly, "They seem to have a scent of mountain soil!"

"Could it be a mountain monster that has sneaked into the water to hunt down the Daoist people?"

Zhao Xian pondered for a few moments, then asked.

"It's not impossible!"

Zhao Li nodded solemnly.

"Shahe Township is far from Wohu Mountain, and we have been clearing out the monsters in the mountain for over a month. There shouldn't be any monsters escaping to Shahe Township!"

"Perhaps it's a monster that fled to Shahe Township a long time ago?"

Zhao Li pondered for a few moments, then tentatively asked.

"Alright, no matter where we come from, let's rest for a day, and we'll set off again the day after tomorrow!"

It was late at night, and the uncle and nephew talked for a while longer before parting ways.

Meanwhile, in a dense mountain forest, several figures quietly gathered together under the moonlight, and beside them was a burly figure that resembled an ox.

The group discussed the matter in hushed tones, interspersed with occasional arguments, until the rooster crowed at midnight, when they finally dispersed under the moonlight.

The burly figure, as imposing as an ox, quietly departed with one of them.

For the next few days, Shahe Township was very peaceful, and no further incidents of villagers being injured occurred.

Zhao Xian led his men to inspect all five pavilions along the river in Shahe Township, and then killed several fish-beasts at the early and middle stages of Qi Refining.

However, the demonic beast that my uncle mentioned that night has never appeared.

On this day, Zhao Xian was resting in his country house when Cao Miao's attendant approached and announced that Cao Miao had summoned him.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian immediately got up and went to the backyard.

Upon entering the hall, Zhao Xian immediately bowed and greeted the people in the hall, saying, "Bo Zhang greets Lord Cao!"

"Bozhang, please take a seat!"

Cao Miao was very happy to see Zhao Xian arrive and quickly invited Zhao Xian to sit down.

After some casual conversation, Cao Miao turned to Zhao Xian and asked in a low voice, "Bo Zhang, we have been in Shahe Township for half a month now. What about this demonic calamity?"

"Reporting to Lord Cao, in the past half month, we have slain nine demonic beasts, and the demonic scourge has been largely eliminated!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian immediately replied respectfully.

"Bo Zhang is truly a man of great talent!" Upon hearing this, Cao Miao's face lit up with joy, and he praised him. Then, he let out a long sigh of relief and said in a relaxed manner, "In this way, the two of us can also gain a foothold in Shahe Township!"

"Bo Zhang only did some superficial work; we are able to establish ourselves in this village entirely thanks to Lord Cao!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian immediately offered a flattering remark.

"Haha, Bozhang, you've worked so hard for the past two weeks. I'm very worried about you!" After thinking for a few moments, Cao Miao spoke again, "In that case, I'll go home and rest for three days."

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Cao!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian smiled and responded.

Afterwards, the two resumed their casual conversation, and the atmosphere was naturally very amicable.

The two were having a lively conversation when suddenly someone came from outside the hall to announce their arrival.

"Reporting to Lord Cao and Lord Zhao, a soldier from Gaoqiu Tingting has arrived to report that a Taoist priest in the pavilion has been devoured by a monstrous beast!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian and Cao Miao exchanged a glance, both revealing a bitter smile.

"Bozhang, I had hoped you would go home and rest for a few days, but it seems you'll be busy again!"

Cao Miao looked at Zhao Xian, sighed softly, and said with a helpless expression.

"It's alright. Since Bozhang has received Cao Jun's order, he should quell the demonic calamity as soon as possible!" Zhao Xian immediately stood up, bowed to Cao Miao, and said, "Bozhang will now lead the troops to Gaoqiu Pavilion!"

"Bo Zhang, you've worked hard!"

Cao Miao also stood up and returned the greeting.

Zhao Xian immediately turned and walked out of the hall.

Gaoqiu Pavilion.

Located north of Shahe Township, it is not along the river, but rather on a very high elevation, hence the name Gaoqiuting (High Hill Pavilion).

When Zhao Xian and his party arrived at Gaoqiu Pavilion, the pavilion chief was already waiting outside the pavilion.

"Wu Mao pays his respects to Lord Zhao!"

Upon seeing Zhao Xian arrive, the head of Gaoqiu Pavilion immediately stepped forward and bowed.

"No need for formalities, Mr. Wu. Please lead us quickly to the place where monsters roam!"

Zhao Xian returned the salute from horseback, and then said solemnly.

"Lord Zhao is decisive and efficient; seeing it today, it truly is!" Upon hearing this, Wu Mao's face showed respect. He immediately led over his mount, leaped onto its back, and declared, "I will now take Lord Zhao to capture the demonic beast!"

After walking two or three miles along the country lanes, the group arrived in the fields.

Zhao Xian sat high on his horse, shading his eyes with his hand, and looked into the distance. He saw a group of Taoists gathered together, making quite a commotion.

"That's where monsters roam!"

Wu Mao also whispered from the side.

Zhao Xian immediately spurred his horse forward, and after a dozen or so breaths, he arrived at the gathering of onlookers.

The guards on the left and right stepped forward and roughly dispersed the people on the road, clearing a path for Zhao Xian and Wu Mao to come closer and inspect.

Upon seeing the two officials wearing red turbans arrive, the onlookers stopped their gossip and kept their distance, fearing they might cause trouble for themselves.

A pool of blood was spilled on the edge of the field, and there were traces of struggle around the blood.