Eternal Immortal Dynasty: Starting as a Petty Official

Chapter 150 Slaying the Dragon in the River (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

Pinghe Township is close to the Shahe River, so there is plenty of iron chains and rope nets. With the prior preparations made by Wu De and others, everything was ready in just half a day.

However, kerosene was extremely scarce.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xian immediately ordered the local officials to buy several fat pigs from butchers and wealthy households in the village, extract the fat to render oil, and leave the rest for his followers to eat as a treat.

After staying up most of the night, they finally rendered 100 pounds of fat.

Then he ordered people to prepare straw and stalks. By the time everything was ready, it was already the third day.

Around noon, Zhao Li and the others returned to Pinghe Township first. The two water monkeys that had caused trouble at Jiahe Pavilion had been killed.

Their nest was thoroughly searched by Zhao Li and his men, leaving nothing behind, before they destroyed it and rushed back to their village.

A moment later, Song Ming and his group returned to Pinghe Village, accompanied by the troublesome demon bull!

The demonic bull was over ten feet long and nearly eight feet tall, with thick, dark, and extremely sharp horns that were several feet long!

At this moment, the demon bull was quite docile, following closely behind Huang Zhong.

Upon closer inspection, Zhao Xian noticed a gleaming nose ring inserted into the ox's nostrils, while Huang Zhong held the reins.

"Zhao Jun, I have successfully completed my mission!"

When Song Ming saw Zhao Xian come out to greet him, he also stepped forward and said with a smile.

"Okay, okay!"

Zhao Xian was overjoyed. He approached the demon bull and reached out to touch its enormous horns.

"He actually has late-stage Qi Refining cultivation!"

After scanning with his divine sense, Zhao Xian was also somewhat surprised.

"Full of vital energy, using this demon to lure that evil dragon will surely be a foolproof method!"

Seeing this, Song Ming also stood aside and echoed.

"Lord Zhao, have all the other necessary items been prepared?"

"Everything is ready!"

"Tonight, we'll tie this demonic bull to the riverbank!"

Zhao Xian responded solemnly.

. . . .

As night fell, dark clouds obscured the moon, and a faint glow rippled across the river's surface.

In late autumn, the riverside forests are quite tranquil.

A robust water buffalo was tethered in the woods not far from the river, seemingly forgotten by the farmers.

Not far from the water buffalo, sparks flew, and a sweet, slightly bloody aroma wafted through the air.

After an unknown amount of time, a ripple suddenly appeared on the wide river surface.

The sound of water droplets drifting from the river.

Suddenly, a hideous giant head rose from the river surface, only to quickly sink back into the water.

Not far away, Zhao Xian and his group, who were quietly waiting hidden in the mountains and forests, also showed a hint of joy upon seeing this scene.

The evil water dragon has finally revealed itself!

A dozen or so breaths later, a huge body slowly emerged from the river and walked slowly toward the demon bull.

"this"

Upon seeing this so-called evil dragon in the river, Zhao Xian was slightly taken aback!

"It's a pig-like dragon!"

Meanwhile, Song Ming, who was standing to the side, spoke in a low voice.

This evil dragon was nearly four zhang long, covered in dark scales, with four strong and powerful legs, and on its huge head there was indeed a single horn about three feet long!

"Moo!"

As the pig-dragon approached step by step, the demon bull also let out a mournful howl.

As the saying goes, one thing subdues another. Although this demon bull also has the cultivation of the late stage of Qi Refining, it is now trapped by Song Ming's magic weapon and cannot unleash its demonic power. Naturally, it trembles in front of this pig dragon!

"Snap!"

Suddenly, the pig-dragon rushed straight towards the demon bull like a whirlwind!

With a sudden ramming motion, it knocked the demon bull to the ground, then opened its blood-red maw and bit down on the bull's neck!

In an instant, blood splattered over a meter high!

Scalding demon blood spilled into the mountains and forests!

"Let's do it!"

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xian immediately shouted, then stood up, drew his bow and shot an arrow at the pig-like dragon!

Behind Zhao Xian, Zhang Gong's archers also drew their bows and aimed at the pig-dragon!

"middle!"

An arrow pierced through the void, landing squarely in the gaping maw of the boar dragon!

In an instant, a mournful roar came from the pig-dragon's mouth!

"Ding ding ding!"

Like raindrops falling on banana leaves, several feathered arrows landed on the pig's head, but it was as if they had struck iron armor, sparks flying everywhere.

Meanwhile, Zhao Li and Zhao Yi, along with the Daoist people, rushed forward. However, besides knives and spears, these Daoist people were carrying a pile of firewood!

The group of people passed the crazed pig dragon and sped away behind it.

Upon arriving at the location that Zhao Xian had already marked, everyone immediately threw the firewood they were holding onto the ground!

"middle!"

A talisman arrow whistled out and struck the firewood squarely!

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the firewood soaked in grease burst into flames, sending flames shooting into the sky!

"Keep going! Keep going!"

Upon seeing this, Zhao Li immediately shouted loudly!

Once he came to his senses, Dao Min disappeared into the forest. When he reappeared, he was carrying a pile of firewood!

"superior!"

Zhao Cheng and Zhao Ji led Zhao Hong and the other three, forming pairs, each holding an iron chain, and charged towards the pig-dragon!

Behind him, Wu De led his patrolling officers and soldiers, armed with ropes and nets, and rushed forward!

"roar!"

Feeling the heat wave coming from behind, the pig dragon roared, its eyes turning blood red. It abandoned the carcass of the demon bull in its mouth and immediately charged towards Zhao Cheng and the others!

Its enormous body was like a moving mountain, and the ground trembled violently wherever it passed.

The pig-like dragon was about to crash into them!

"Ah-ji!"

Zhao Cheng, holding an iron chain, suddenly shouted and threw the chain at Zhao Ji!

In a flash, Zhao Ji leaped up, grabbed the iron chain, and rolled on the spot!

"boom!"

In an instant, the enormous body crashed into the iron chain!

Zhao Cheng and Zhao Ji, who were pulling the iron chain with all their might, suddenly changed their expressions. The huge impact force came from the iron chain, causing the two of them to retreat rapidly backward!

"Ah Zhong!"

Another roar was heard, and Zhao Hong and Huang Zhong each grabbed one end of the iron chain and faced the huge body!

Next up were the brothers Zhao Duan and Zhao Bing!

With the combined strength of six people, they finally managed to keep the maddened beast out of the forest!

"net!"

Wu De, though a border patrolman in the north, was no fool; he demonstrated his true strength at this moment!

But then he, Wu Rang, and two other subordinates each held a corner of a rope net, trapping the pig-like dragon within it!

As soon as the four landed, they immediately joined Zhao Cheng and the others in circling around the pig-like dragon.

In the blink of an eye, the pig dragon was firmly bound to the spot by iron chains and rope nets!

"Pfft!"

Suddenly, the pig-dragon opened its blood-red maw, its demonic aura surging several times over, and a wisp of blue-green spiritual light poured out from its mouth!

"Be careful!"

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xian roared and, without hesitation, drew a bursting talisman arrow and shot it at the pig dragon!

Unfortunately, the warning came too late. The pig dragon spat out dozens of sharp water arrows from its mouth!

The rope net in front of them was instantly blasted to smithereens by the water arrows!

Immediately afterwards, the remaining water arrows flew towards Zhao Xian and the others in the mountains and forests!

"Don't panic!"

Seeing that Zhang Gong's archers were becoming restless, Zhao Xian immediately shouted sternly.

Sure enough, the water arrow disintegrated upon entering the forest.

The hiding place of Zhao Xian and the others was more than ten feet away from the pig dragon. How could the magic cast by the pig dragon possibly harm Zhao Xian and the others!

At this moment, Zhao Xian's explosive arrow also pierced into the gaping maw of the pig dragon!

The arrowhead pierced his flesh, and excruciating pain shot through him!

The pig-like dragon promptly closed its blood-red maw, but little did it know that this was exactly what Zhao Xian wanted!

"boom!"

A muffled thud came from the pig-dragon's mouth!

Then the pig-like dragon seemed to have gone mad, twisting its body wildly!

The immense force caused Zhao Cheng, Wu De, and the others to change their expressions drastically, and they could only pull on the iron chains and ropes in their hands with all their might!

"kill!"

A roar exploded like a thunderclap!

Then Zhao Li, Zhao Yi, and the other Daoist followers charged forward, spears in hand!

"Pfft!"

The spear tip penetrated three-tenths of an inch into the flesh, and then it could not go any further!

And this is something that only a few second-rate martial artists like Zhao Li and Zhao Yi could achieve!

The rest of the Daoist people were just third-rate martial artists, and their strength was no match for Zhao Li and the others. At this moment, they couldn't even pierce the spear tip!

Suddenly, the giant beast let out a long roar, its demonic energy boiling intensely, and a faint, eerie light flashed across its four claws.

Then, the giant beast raised its front paw and swung it fiercely!

"Snap! Snap!"

Several crisp sounds rang out, and the iron chains binding the demon beast were seen to have broken!

"Rip!"

Immediately afterwards, the pig-dragon lashed out with its thick, iron-whip-like tail, tearing through the rope net and lashing out at Zhao Cheng and the others standing nearby!

The iron tail swept through the air and then landed heavily on Zhao Cheng.

"Pfft!"

The immense force sent Zhao Cheng flying, blood spurting from his mouth!

"Ah Cheng!"

Zhao Ji roared angrily, then stepped onto the back of the pig-dragon and swung his ring-pommel sword, slashing fiercely!

"Ding!"

With a soft pop, sparks flew everywhere!

This demon was transformed from a pig dragon, and its back scales were naturally even harder.

Even Zhao Ji, wielding a ring-pommel sword of exceptional quality, couldn't harm this pig-dragon!

"Third-rate martial artists, step down immediately!"

Suddenly, Zhao Li shouted loudly!

Upon hearing his roar, the other Daoist followers turned and fled without hesitation!

Under Zhao Li's command, the people of the Dao have already killed dozens of demonic beasts. Although they are not exactly obeying orders, they are close to it!

"kill!"

Zhao Hong, Huang Zhong, and the others also threw away the iron chains in their hands, drew their ring-pommel swords, and charged towards the pig-like dragon!

Unfortunately, the pig-dragon's scales were extremely hard, and even though the group tried their best to cut at them, they could only manage to send out a few sparks!

As the pig dragon tore at them, the group managed to dodge with difficulty.

"Lord Zhao, I have a plan!"

Seeing this, Song Ming immediately stepped forward and shouted urgently.

"Say it!"

Zhao Xian didn't have time to be polite with Song Ming and immediately asked.

"Let Wu De harness the power within the Hundred Stone Seal!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian's eyes lit up, and he shouted loudly at Wu De, who was dodging to the side, "Lord Wu, summon the power of the Qian Dynasty's destiny!"

Upon hearing this, Wu De was slightly taken aback, but then he understood Zhao Xian's meaning.

With a swift movement, Wu De had already hidden to the side. He formed hand seals and shouted, "Emperor Qian Yuan, I borrow your fortune to help me kill the enemy!"

Suddenly, a golden light shot out from the bronze seal on his body and then merged into Wu De's body!

Feeling the abundant magical power within his body, Wu De was overjoyed!

This was the first time he had used the power of the bronze seal since he became the Grand Minister of the Hundred Stones!

"cut!"

Wu De shouted, and the crimson spirit sword in his hand shone brightly as it shot forward!

"Sizzle!"

The spirit sword struck the pig dragon's back scales squarely, and the originally indestructible scales were split open by this sword, leaving a gash several feet long!

In an instant, demon blood gushed out!

"cut!"

Wu De made a sword incantation with his hand, and the crimson spirit sword changed direction again, slashing towards the pig-dragon's neck!

"Pfft!"

It's still as smooth as slicing tofu!

"roar!"

A roar came from the pig-dragon's mouth, and then the pig-dragon seemed to go mad and charged towards Wu De!

If we were to name the person who hurt him the most among this group, it would undoubtedly be Wu De!

After Wu De exerted all his strength and used his magical artifact to attack, his internal magical power was completely depleted!

Seeing the pig-dragon charging madly, he didn't even have the strength to run away!

"break!"

At this critical moment, an arrow struck the pig dragon squarely in one of its eyes!

"Pfft!"

The arrowhead struck his eye, penetrating most of the shaft, and the fletching exposed outside his eye socket trembled violently.

"kill!"

At that moment, a blond-haired figure rushed out, his spear plunging fiercely into the iron tail of the pig dragon!

The spear pierced through the iron tail and penetrated more than a foot into the ground!

"Come help me!"

Huang Zhong roared, and Zhao Hong, Zhao Duan, and Zhao Bing rushed over immediately.

The four of them worked together to push the spear another foot into the ground!

The pig-like dragon paused for a moment, opening its blood-red maw to bite at Wu De, but each time it closed its mouth, it missed.

"uncle!"

At this moment, Wu Rang rushed over, picked up Wu De, and ran to the side!

"kill!"

Zhao Li, Zhao Yi, Zhao Ji, and the others finally got their chance. Using the wounds inflicted by Wu De's flying sword, they thrust their spears deep into the pig dragon's body and began to stir vigorously!

A moment later, the roars from the riverbank finally subsided.

The moon was high in the sky, the dark clouds dispersed, and the bright moonlight shone on the river, making it sparkle.

"Zhang Gong, Xu Hua, take men and skin this monster alive!"

Zhao Xian did not approach, but stood aside and looked at it for a while before ordering his men to deal with the pig-dragon.

"Father, take two more Daoist followers and skin that demonic bull as well, then roast it over a fire here!"

Then, looking at his father Zhao Yi beside him, Zhao Xian said with a smile.

"Let everyone eat something to regain their strength!"

"Return to the village house after dawn!"

"good!"

Zhao Yi got up and responded, then began to get busy as well.

At this time, the most leisurely people were Wu De and his subordinates.

"We were able to slay this pig-like dragon thanks to Mr. Wu's help!"

"Please accept Zhao Xian's bow!"

After saying this, Zhao Xian bowed deeply!

"I'm doing this for myself too!"

Wu De stared at Zhao Xian for a few breaths before replying calmly.

"With this demon slain, the demonic calamity in the eight northwestern townships of the county will be completely quelled!"

Zhao Xian stood up straight, unconcerned about Wu De's attitude, and immediately continued speaking.

"I will set off for the county seat tomorrow to pay my respects to the county magistrate!"

"Would Mr. Wu like to travel with me?"

Zhao Xianfu asked again.

"Zhao Jun, please go ahead!"

Wu De shook his head and replied directly.