A Change in Circumstances

Before coming, City Lord Liu had already found out which immortal-sect disciples were coming to Spring River City.

The most noteworthy among them was this Lu Yang.

He was a disciple of Daoist Buyu, the most popular character in the storybooks, and most likely the future Sect Master of Ask Dao Sect.

Since he was Daoist Buyu's fourth disciple, whether he was telling the truth was anyone's guess.

So when Lu Yang said they had found clues about the demonic cult in Spring River City, City Lord Liu had been half-believing, half-doubting.

But after Shichan confirmed it, he believed what Lu Yang had said.

Shichan was a proper disciple of Hanging Temple, a true-born monk. He wouldn't lie.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Nephew Lu, to keep looking for clues about the demonic cult in our city. After all, this concerns the safety of the million people here."

"If you three need anything, just ask. I'll do my best to provide it."

Now that he had confirmed Lu Yang and the others really had found clues about the demonic cult in Spring River City, and that those clues involved four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, he had to take it seriously.

If he let his guard down and a major casualty incident occurred, whether he could keep his position as city lord would be another matter.

"You're too kind, City Lord Liu," Lu Yang said righteously, his expression as solemn as a general heading into battle. "Eradicating evil and defending the Dao is our duty. There's no need to speak of trouble."

Meng Jingzhou chimed in beside him, clenching his fist with all his might, his eyes shining with the light of justice. "Rest easy, City Lord Liu. With the three of us here, the demonic cult won't