Poor Xi, Toyed with by Women...

Maria had been in Yan for quite some time, and she knew that the surname Zuo was relatively uncommon within Yan.

And to be able to wear the robes of the Dali Temple, and even have the surname Zuo...

This...

"Those people say they don't want us to meet, but they can't really stop us... In the end, it's only natural for me to visit my sister when she's sick. What can they say?"

As he spoke, Ling narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of a smile.

Although the Sui Office had given orders that they were not allowed to meet without prior notification.

But rules are rigid, while people can be flexible.

Since Ling insisted on coming, they couldn't possibly mobilize troops to stop him.

Furthermore, since Ling had already agreed to let them send people to follow her, they couldn't say much and could only turn a blind eye and let her come over.

As luck would have it, Zuo Xing was chosen to guard the order, to prevent her from causing trouble.

"I see."

Shu nodded and turned to look to the Zuo Xing.

"Our eldest sister is a lively person. We know you have official business to attend to, but we'd appreciate it if you could help us this time."

"... It's alright."

Zuo Xing.

In fact, as the person closest to the Sui Family, Sui Office also had many people within his inner circle who had connections with the Sui Family.

If Ling really wants to visit, they won't object.

The current indignation largely stems from Ling's overly self-centered personality.

You can't just come and go like that... You should at least let me know before you leave, right?

This process of going first and then reporting is not appropriate...

But... no matter how helpless he felt, he couldn't change the facts, so he could only sigh and shake his head slightly.

"We are on a mission this time and may not be able to stay here for long. We hope Senior Shu can understand."

Zuo Xing opened his mouth, but his words were directed at Shu.

Because he also knew that it was meaningless for him to tell Ling how important the mission was or how urgent the situation was.

After all, Ling Ke is a free-spirited person.

They mostly don't listen to what I say.

Since that's the case, it's better to just talk to Shu directly.

When he joined the Sui Office, he already knew the personalities of the Sui Family members.

He knew that Shu had a mild temperament, so he was using a diversionary tactic, explaining directly that he and his party could not stay for long. He figured that even if Ling wanted to stay longer, Shu would probably drive him away.

Such a subtle thought is unknown to most people.

But Maria saw this.

She looked at the figure in front of her with slight surprise, and blinked.

That little girl, Zuo Zheng... does she have such a clever descendant?

That's really strange...

"Um?"

Sensing Maria's gaze, Zuo Xing also looked over.

When he saw Maria, he paused suddenly, his expression unchanged, but his gaze suddenly became puzzled.

This person... looks familiar.

"Task?"

Upon hearing this, Shu turned to look at Ling, who was standing to the side.

Without hesitation, Ling waved his hand and explained.

"It's nothing major... we just heard that the Shanhai Assembly has been spotted around here again, so we were sent here to investigate..."

"Again, the Shanhai Assembly?"

Maria frowned slightly upon hearing this.

This thing... has appeared again?

Why are they so persistent?

And...

"Around here?"

Maria frowned slightly and looked at the other person.

Ling nodded in agreement.

"In the end, the Shanhai Assembly is not a fixed organization. Anyone who worships Great Beast can call themselves a follower of the Shanhai Assembly... Although the Yan wiped them out once hundreds of years ago, such people are destined to be impossible to completely eradicate as long as they exist."

"They will only grow back from the earth, endlessly."

"This time, we heard that recently, another Shanhai Assembly Sect in this area has gained power and is preparing to come and suppress and punish them."

"I see..."

After listening, Shu nodded slightly.

This wasn't the first time the Great Yan had done something like annihilating the Shanhai Assembly, so when Shu heard about it, he didn't care much. He simply gave Ling some minor advice, like being careful, eating more, sleeping more, and drinking less alcohol.

Although Ling was not very willing to listen, considering that Shu was now a patient, he could only sit quietly beside him.

The sunlight streaming through the window illuminated the room, where a yellow-clad figure sat on the bed with a serious expression, pulling the hand of a woman with a helpless expression and rambling on about all sorts of mundane family matters.

Ji and Zuo Xing stood quietly by the door, listening to this scene.

Zuo Xing closed the curtains to rest, while Ji enjoyed this rare family atmosphere.

Maria sat calmly to the side.

A breeze blew by, carrying with it a delicate aroma of wheat straw...

Her hair was curling.

It's also swirling...

The paddy fields outside the window.

In the fields, the pool water is dripping red...

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Chapter 326 Poor Xi, played with by a woman...

The water in the farmland turned as red as blood.

This isn't the first time this has happened, but every time we see it, everyone still can't help but feel terrified.

Suppressed...

Pure repression.

The Swarm of farmers stood anxiously by the side, watching as Shu squatted down to check the water quality.

They looked at each other with a hint of worry in their eyes.

For them, the quality of arable land is their lifeline.

They simply couldn't imagine what they would do if the farmland in the Great Wilderness really encountered problems...

Soon, the millet stood up again.

"Sister Shu..."

Upon seeing this, an elderly man with gray hair quickly stepped forward.

"This farmland..."

"Don't worry, it'll be fine."

Seeing the worry on the other person's face, Shu, who had only recovered from her illness in the last two days, smiled.

"This is probably some special nutrient substance that has surfaced from underwater... It shouldn't have much impact on farmland, but we're not sure if it will affect people. Please inform everyone that if the water in the farmland turns red, please suspend farming."

Shu spoke slowly, his gentle tone giving people a strong sense of reassurance.

Those nearby breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

It's good that everything's alright... It's good that it didn't cause any problems...

Soon, everyone stopped gathering there and went back to doing their own thing.

Only after they had all left did Shu turn around with a worried expression.

Maria and the others were beside her.

"Elder sister..."

Ji was still the same caring younger brother. Seeing his older sister turn around, he realized that she must have been hiding something from the villagers.

The reality... might be even worse...

"Senior Shu, what exactly is going on?"

Zuo Xing followed the others to the side.

On the one hand, he needed to know Ling's whereabouts at all times; on the other hand, although he didn't care about these things, he was, after all, a Yan.

He was well aware of the importance of the Great Wilderness to the Yan.

If any problems arise here, then solving the problems of the Great Wilderness will definitely be a more important priority than dealing with those troublesome Shanhai Assembly.

More importantly, according to their tracking, those guys from the Shanhai Assembly have also come to this vicinity. The current situation in the Great Wilderness may very well be the work of the Shanhai Assembly...

I'm not sure.

Shu shook his head, his face filled with worry.

"In this contaminated water, I sensed... a familiar scent."

"A familiar scent?"

Ling and the others frowned.

Only Maria's eyes were slightly lowered.

"Yes."

Shu was oblivious to the problem; she remained lost in her own thoughts.

"This red water carries an aura that is highly similar to that of those Daemons..."

Shu took a deep breath.

"These auras are constantly activating the power of the Daemon beneath the ground."

"They are undergoing some kind of mutation that I don't understand..."

"If this continues, even I might find it difficult to control him..."

As Shu spoke, his complexion grew increasingly grim.

This might be the worst-case scenario.

Once the Daemon revive, aside from everything else, the grain production of Great Wilderness City this year will definitely be affected.

If not dealt with promptly, Daemon destroy too much farmland, the entire Yan may descend into a prolonged period of chaos...

She simply couldn't imagine what would happen then.

"This..."

Upon hearing Shu's explanation, Zuo Xing's expression changed slightly.

At this moment, he couldn't care less about anything else and stepped forward again.