I Am the High One, Saving the World from Calamity

Jia Kuiren himself didn't think much of this colleague.

The other party's daily evil deeds were too numerous to count.

Plus, the other party's strength was indeed considerable, and he didn't have many options against them.

However, now that this person had fallen into Lu Jun's hands, he could only strictly follow Lu Jun's orders.

The promised Lingchi, the promised hundred cuts.

Jia Kuiren also made a full hundred cuts, not one less, and throughout the entire torture, he did his best to ensure Zhang San remained conscious.

Afterward, he finally allowed the other party to end their life in extreme pain and without peace.

After finishing, Jia Kuiren bowed deeply to the surrounding onlookers, and finally returned to the yamen.

Only after Jia Kuiren and Li Tuo had completely entered the building.

Only then did the surrounding villagers dare to step forward and examine Zhang San's corpse—there wasn't a good piece of flesh on his body, and he was covered in blood, looking quite terrifying. However, most people felt it was a cause for celebration.

The crowd gathered around Zhang San's corpse, still discussing non-stop.

"Although this Zhang fellow did many bad things normally, this... he died too miserably."

"Miserable? You must not have been troubled by this Zhang the Skinflayer before!"

"Exactly, he deserved it!"

"Who do you think that very heroic young man from earlier was?"

"He looked like a Demon Slayer Envoy, probably a superior sent from above. Didn't you see that Master Jia was a little afraid of him!"

"That young man had too much presence. When I looked into his eyes, my legs were shaking..."

"Sigh, I just don't know if he's also the same kind of scumbag as Zhang the Skinflayer..."

Before the person could finish speaking, they were suddenly interrupted by a sweet but somewhat stubborn voice: "Definitely not!"

The speaker was none other than the Shen family's daughter, Shen Lingying, whom Lu Jun had rescued last night.

"Oh? Shen girl, you know that young man?"

A hint of awkwardness flashed across Shen Lingying's face: "N-no. He's from a big place, how would I know him."

As she spoke, Shen Lingying's voice grew softer.

"Tsk, tsk, I must say this official is too young and handsome. If only he took a liking to my daughter..."

"Uncle Zhu, don't joke around here. Your daughter, Zhang the Skinflayer previously wanted to offer her to demons, and even the demons said they were tired of looking after just one glance. The demons didn't want her, so how could such a handsome young talent fancy her."

A burly middle-aged man named Uncle Zhu immediately became furious and was about to lash out: "Nonsense! My daughter is blessed!"

"Yes, blessed, blessed!"

The surrounding people continued to tease.

"If you ask me, Miss Shen is barely a match for that young man!"

"That's right, if you're going to match, you have to match in looks too!"

"Uncle, Grandpa... what are you talking about!"

Shen Lingying, her face flushed red, ran back home.

At this moment, at the Demon Slaying Division yamen.

Lu Jun lay on a rocking chair, his legs propped on the table, and looked at Jia Kuiren beside him, saying.

"Tell me in detail, what's going on in Qingci Town?"

Jia Kuiren sighed.

"Alas, the Evil Flood Dragon Ravine behind the mountain in Qingci Town, for some unknown reason, has successfully nurtured a Black Flood Dragon Demon."

"The demon's realm is extremely powerful, it is a Demon King."

Saying this, Lu Jun looked at Li Tuo beside him and asked: "What is a Demon King?"

"..."

Li Tuo was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that Lu Jun had joined the Demon Slaying Division too recently and didn't understand common knowledge.

He quickly replied: "Demon King is how we classify the strength of demons and monsters."

"Just like the realms of us Law Seekers: Realm of Opening Acupoints, Realm of Heavenly Cycle, Realm of Spirit Sea, Realm of Dharma Aspect, Realm of Spirit Roaming, Realm of Heaven and Man."

"Correspondingly, the realms of demons and monsters are: Minor Demon, Great Demon, Demon General, Demon King, Demon Venerable, Demon Emperor."

"And a Demon King is equivalent to the Dharma Aspect Realm of us Law Seekers, roughly the same strength as a Golden Robe..." Li Tuo explained.

"Demons and monsters also have realms..." Lu Jun was slightly surprised.

No one had ever told him about these clear demon realms before.

Moreover, he could kill any demon in one strike, so he had never distinguished their strength.

Lu Jun suddenly understood. No wonder the Demon Essence he obtained after killing different demons was different. The problem was here.

Jia Kuiren's expression turned slightly grim.

"No, big brother. You mean to say you don't know what level of demon that Demon King is?"

"No wonder you weren't flustered at all?"

"So you don't know anything and you're just being brave because you don't know any better?"

Thinking this, Jia Kuiren looked up at Li Tuo, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Li Tuo felt a bit awkward under his gaze and quietly explained, "Brother Lu, he only officially became a Bronze Robe Envoy the day before yesterday..."

"It's over... it's over..."

Jia Kuiren looked utterly despairing.

What were those three Golden Robe Envoys in Yunzhou thinking!

Why would they give the Golden Holder Token to him!

Lu Jun, however, was unfazed and said to Jia Kuiren, "Don't stop, keep talking."

Jia Kuiren sighed. Thinking of this killer's methods, he didn't dare not answer and could only continue:

"The Black Flood Dragon in Evil Flood Dragon Ravine calls himself Master Chen the Flood Dragon. He established his own demon lair in Evil Flood Dragon Ravine, and nearly all tens of thousands of demons and monsters from Yunzhou have joined his banner. He also has eight Demon Generals under him."

"Furthermore, all the birds, beasts, insects, and fish in the mountains and forests are under the command of this Evil Flood Dragon. His spies are spread throughout the entire region, cutting off our escape from Qinghe County's territory and preventing us from reporting the situation to the outside world."

"The territory he controls is mainly the surrounding Qinghe County, and the eight townships under Qinghe County are each controlled by one of Master Chen the Flood Dragon's eight Demon Generals. Our Qingci Town belongs to Qinghe County and is managed and enslaved by the White Ape General, one of the eight Demon Generals."

At this point, Jia Kuiren sighed mournfully, "This White Ape General descends the mountain once a month, coming to our Qingci Town to conduct a grand sacrifice called the White Ape Sacrifice. He makes the villagers offer sacrifices to it, and it also selects dozens of villagers as blood food to take away."

"And this month's White Ape Sacrifice is in two days."

Lu Jun raised an eyebrow. "If that's the case, that monkey will descend the mountain in two days... that's convenient. I won't have to go out of my way to find it."

Jia Kuiren was speechless.

That's a Demon General!

Although not comparable to a Demon King, its strength is still extremely formidable.

What do you mean, you won't have to go out of your way to find it...

Jia Kuiren sighed inwardly.

He had initially thought that Lu Jun, holding the Golden Holder Token, was at least a reliable person.

But the reality was... he lacked common sense and acted impulsively...

However, considering that he was sent from above and that Jia Kuiren himself was no match for him.

Jia Kuiren still said, "Lord Lu, before you arrived, I had already made preparations."

"This White Ape General is the most ordinary of Master Chen the Flood Dragon's subordinates in terms of strength, and I don't want to continue being oppressed like this."

"So, during these days, I have been contacting some rogue cultivators, law seekers, and martial artists in town. I plan to take advantage of this White Ape Sacrifice to unite with other rogue cultivators and law seekers to kill this old white ape. Then, before Master Chen the Flood Dragon can react, we will quickly escape to the neighboring county."

"We will first transmit the situation of the entire Qinghe County, hoping it can reach the Demon Slaying Division in Yunzhou and seek support."

Lu Jun frowned. "Have you not considered that even if you can escape, what about the tens of thousands of people here..."

Jia Kuiren said gravely, "I have considered it. They will be slaughtered by the enraged demons and monsters..."

"But, as you said, Lord Lu, rather than being penned-in cattle and sheep for a lifetime, it's better to risk thousands of lives to find a path to survival and secure a future for our descendants."

After speaking, Jia Kuiren immediately kowtowed. "Lord Lu's strength is the greatest among us. I implore you, when the time comes, to do your utmost to escape this demon's den and inform the Demon Slaying Division of the situation!"

"I will use my insignificant and sinful life to hold back everything for you as much as possible!"

"This is the only thing I, a mediocre person, can do."

Lu Jun looked deeply at Jia Kuiren, who was kneeling and bowing before him, for a long time. After a while, he stood up.

He lightly uttered a sentence.

"When the heavens tilt, the strong still stand to hold them up for the masses, bearing the burden with all their might!"

"Today, I am the strongest among the masses, and I shall be the pillar holding up the sky for everyone!"

"With me here, no one else will die in this place."

"Since you are mediocre, then like everyone else, just watch quietly."

With that, Lu Jun left the room.

Li Tuo quickly followed.

Jia Kuiren remained in his kneeling and bowing posture for a long time. With his head lowered, his teeth chattered slightly.

If you find this book to your liking, please add it to your bookshelf so you don't lose it next time.