Two Parties' Arrangements

Zhao Ting stepped out from the side and looked at Zhou Yunxuan.

"City Lord Zhou truly lives up to his title as lord of a city. With just a few words, you managed to calm the people. I'm impressed."

"Hahaha... To hear such words from you, Ghost Killer, is quite an honor indeed!"

Zhou Yunxuan shook his head and said helplessly.

"Enough. I'm not going to trade barbs with you. I have to go hold down the Demon Suppressing Division, or that thing probably won't settle down."

"Good. See you tonight!"

"See you tonight!"

Zhao Ting turned and quickly left. His steps were steady, and his eyes held a hint of resolve and decisiveness.

As the head of the Demon Suppressing Division, he knew all too well how serious this crisis was.

The people within the city had only just settled down, while the strange beings outside the city were watching like tigers eyeing their prey. And they still had no idea what other tricks the enemy had up their sleeve.

After returning to the Demon Suppressing Division, Zhao Ting immediately summoned all its members.

The atmosphere in the hall was grave, and a trace of tension showed on everyone's faces.

"Everyone, tonight is the critical moment for sealing the great evil. It is also the most dangerous time for Yunzhou City. The strange beings outside the city have already begun to stir, and there may even be enemy spies moving around within the city."

Zhao Ting's gaze swept over everyone.

"Our Demon Suppressing Division is the backbone protecting Yunzhou City. We absolutely cannot retreat! We must ensure that the sealing ceremony proceeds smoothly. We cannot let the great evil escape!"

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison. Their voices rang through the hall, and their morale soared.

"Now, I'll assign the tasks. Team One will patrol the city and focus on screening suspicious individuals. The moment you discover a person in black or anyone behaving strangely, take them down at once;

Team Two will accompany me in setting up defenses near the sealing grounds, preventing anyone from taking advantage of the chaos to sabotage the seal;

Team Three will assist the City Guards in defending the city gates and resisting the strange beings' assault. Is that clear?"

"Understood!"

Everyone accepted their orders and quickly set to work.

At the same time, Zhou Yunxuan was not idle either.

He returned to the City Lord's Mansion and immediately summoned the City Guards' commanders to discuss how to respond.

"Now that the strange beings are attacking, the city gates are of the utmost importance. You must hold your posts at all costs and not let a single strange being into the city. At the same time, keep an eye on the movements within the city. Prevent anyone from fishing in troubled waters."

Zhou Yunxuan spoke sternly.

"Rest assured, City Lord. We will defend the city gates to the death and repay the nation with our lives!" the commanders shouted in unison.

After arranging the City Guards' defenses, Zhou Yunxuan happened to see Zhou Ruixue entering through the door.

"Little Xue, come here!"

"Father, what do you need your daughter for?"

"Tonight is the Full Moon Night. Didn't you gather a group of companions for the assessment?! Your father has a task for you."

"A task?"

"That's right. Gather them together and form a squad. Tonight, you'll be responsible for patrolling the city."

Zhou Yunxuan's expression was solemn, and his eyes held an unquestionable resolve.

"The situation is complicated now. The strange beings outside the city are watching like tigers eyeing their prey, and there may even be enemy spies moving about within the city."

"You and your companions are all outstanding among the younger generation. I believe you have the ability to discover those hidden dangers. If you encounter anyone suspicious or any sudden situation, send out a signal immediately. The Demon Suppressing Division and the City Guards will provide support as quickly as possible."

Zhou Ruixue's heart tightened. She knew that this matter carried great responsibility, but at the same time, she understood that it represented her father's trust in her.

"Father, rest assured. Your daughter will definitely complete the task."

"Good. There's no time to lose. Go gather them now. Remember, be extremely careful and protect yourself."

Zhou Yunxuan patted Zhou Ruixue on the shoulder, his eyes filled with concern.

Zhou Ruixue nodded and hurriedly turned to leave.

She quickly contacted the companions who had taken part in the assessment with her.

After she briefly explained the situation, everyone expressed their willingness to follow the arrangements.

Before long, a patrol squad made up of young martial cultivators had assembled.

Zhou Ruixue looked at the young, vibrant faces before her, and warmth surged through her heart.

"Everyone, our mission tonight is arduous, and it concerns the safety of Yunzhou City. Keep your spirits up. Don't overlook a single suspicious detail."

"Miss Zhou, rest assured. We'll give it our all!" everyone shouted in unison.

"Good. Take a short rest. We'll begin patrolling in an hour!"

After giving her instructions, Zhou Ruixue immediately turned and went to look for Qin Bo.

But she searched the entire City Lord's Mansion and still did not find Qin Bo.

Meanwhile, Qin Bo himself had already begun wandering around the city.

Before he knew it, he had wandered to the area where the Demon Suppressing Division was located.

The moment Qin Bo drew near the Demon Suppressing Division, he sensed a powerful surge of qi and blood. Clearly, the defenses here were extremely tight.

He was just preparing to leave when a stern voice rang out.

"Stop! Who are you?" A young man holding a long saber stepped in front of Qin Bo.

"Uh... You mean me?"

"Nonsense. If I'm not asking you, who am I asking? What are you plotting by coming to the entrance of the Demon Suppressing Division?"

Qin Bo froze. This kid has terrible manners. He could not be bothered to deal with him and turned to leave.

"Trying to leave?! You're staying right there!" the man roared furiously, drawing his saber and hacking at Qin Bo.

"Hmph!" Qin Bo snorted coldly. This kid attacked without distinguishing right from wrong. If my strength had been weaker, wouldn't I have been crippled today?

He dodged to the side, turned, clenched his fist, and struck. The movements flowed together as one.

Qin Bo's punch contained power far beyond the peak of the Body Tempering Realm and struck the man's saber-wielding wrist directly.

With a sharp crack, the man's wrist sounded with breaking bones, and the long saber clanged to the ground.

The man cried out in pain. His entire body was sent flying several yards backward before he crashed heavily onto the ground.

"You..."

The man stared at Qin Bo in terror. He had never expected the person before him to possess such formidable strength.

Just then, a group of people surged out from within the Demon Suppressing Division.

At their head was a middle-aged martial artist. He looked at the man struggling in pain on the ground, then at Qin Bo, and his expression darkened. "Who are you? Why are you causing trouble here?"

Qin Bo frowned and said, "I was merely passing by. He attacked me without saying a word."

The middle-aged martial artist looked Qin Bo over.

Sensing the extraordinary qi-and-blood fluctuations coming from Qin Bo, he secretly grew wary.

But on the surface, he remained stern as he said, "The Demon Suppressing Division is an important restricted ground. Do you think you can come and go as you please? Come inside with me and explain yourself clearly."

Qin Bo felt somewhat helpless, but he also knew there was no way to explain the matter clearly.

He nodded and followed them into the Demon Suppressing Division.

As soon as he entered, Qin Bo saw Old Taoist Songhe hurrying over from inside.

"Huh? Qin, what are you doing here?"

"Taoist Master, this is just a misunderstanding!"

"A misunderstanding? What happened?"

Old Taoist Songhe looked at the several people surrounding Qin Bo and asked in confusion.

Qin Bo recounted what had happened. After hearing it, Old Taoist Songhe smiled helplessly.

"You really are a hotheaded fool."

Old Taoist Songhe shook his head with a laugh, then turned to Elder Sun.

"Elder Sun, Qin Bo is someone I know. He's an upright man and surely wouldn't cause trouble for no reason. As for the misunderstanding just now, I hope you won't take offense."