The host was happy, but the guests were not.
After the banquet ended, every single guest left faster than anyone else, fearing that the jinx sitting in the main hall would cause them trouble.
After everyone had left, Chang Yuan respectfully stepped down from the main seat and bowed deeply before Chen Shuangbai.
"Your humble servant respectfully welcomes the Garrison Commander."
Chen Shuangbai glanced at Bi Sheng, who immediately understood and stepped forward to help Chang Yuan up, saying, "Magistrate Chang, there's no need for such formalities. We are all doing this for the good of the Jing Kingdom..."
A moment later, Chang Yuan and his men also left the garrison office.
After seeing the county magistrate off, Bi Sheng returned and looked at his senior uncle, who was more than twenty years younger than him, with a mixture of admiration and fear.
He stepped forward and asked, "Uncle-Master, what should we do next?"
"You are in full charge of the garrison headquarters here. If there are not enough people, transfer some from the Daoist temple. I can't stay here, I also have things to do. If there are any unusual developments, please inform me."
Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy has been open for more than 20 years and has produced many people, Bi Sheng naturally has people he can use.
As for the Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy, Zhuang Wen was naturally in charge.
Bi Sheng agreed, then heard Chen Shuangbai say, "Give that mother and son a final ultimatum: the golden seal must be placed in the main hall of the government office before Chenshi (7-9 AM) tomorrow, otherwise... it will be considered treason."
Bi Sheng was startled.
That's a very serious charge.
Although he also hated the mother and son, he hated the Zhao Household even more, believing that the mother and son were mostly restrained by the Zhao Household, which was why they dared to keep the golden seal.
However, Chen Shuangbai meaning was that she wanted to take care of Tian Guanyu's widow and son as well.
This is simply...
Bi Sheng's gaze met Chen Shuangbai's, and he saw a chilling frost in the depths of her beautiful, jade-like eyes, which instantly jolted him awake.
Chen Shuangbai knew that Bi Sheng and Zhuang Wen still had feelings for the mother and son, which was why the Zhao Household had been able to keep them under control.
But Chen Shuangbai is different.
He was parachuted in and had no connection with the mother and child, so there was no need to show him any mercy.
He added, "Remember, when you pass on the message, make sure it's clear that the golden seal is intact. If it's not intact... tell them that I, Chen Shuangbai, also have a senior brother I know in the Evil Hunting Hall of the Jade Spring Sect."
Bi Sheng lowered his head, indicating that he understood.
Although the garrison headquarters is well-constructed and has formations to gather and retain energy, it is not a good place for cultivation.
Chen Shuangbai gave Bi Sheng a few more instructions, asking him to take his place in the government office and monitor the movements of the various forces in the county. He also wanted Jade Spring Sect to represent the Yuquan Sect in giving Chang Yuan confidence, so that he could act more freely.
He himself released the Flowing Cloud Flying Pouch, took the unconscious and bound Yuan Jie away, and returned to the Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy.
Zhuang Wen looked at Yuan Jie, somewhat puzzled.
"Uncle-Master, what's wrong?"
Chen Shuangbai kicked Yuan Jie and said, "Find a way to get him to talk and spill everything he knows. Compile it into a book for when I return."
Zhuang Wen's expression turned serious as he listened to Chen Shuangbai's tone.
He nodded slightly, patted his chest, and said, "Uncle-Master, please rest assured. Before I entered the Daoist Academy, I also learned a few skills in disciplining animals from my father."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai became interested and casually asked what his father did for a living.
Even at his age, Zhuang Wen felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this.
"The pig castrator..."
Chen Shuangbai:...
Why did he suddenly feel a bit of sympathy for Yuan Jie?
The two exchanged a few more words. When Zhuang Wen saw that Chen Shuangbai was about to leave Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy, he was greatly surprised and mistakenly thought that he was leaving Wind Howling County. However, Chen Shuangbai gave him a strange look.
"I don't plan to leave Wind Howling County; I just want to find a helper."
helper?
Zhuang Wen didn't quite grasp the situation and said, "The cultivation forces within Wind Howling County are not on good terms with my Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy, so where would we find any help?"
"Uncle-Master, do you perhaps intend to seek out fellow practitioners from other counties?"
Chen Shuangbai shook her head and said, "It's normal that you don't know. It's a rather secluded place. You'll find out when I return."
Suddenly, a magnificent white eagle descended from the sky.
The white eagle's wingspan was over ten meters, and its hooks, as sharp as metal, gripped the ground, sparking bursts of fire. Its eyes, like hooks, gleamed with a cold light.
The place was somewhat secluded and quite far from here. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, Chen Shuangbai planned to have Feiguang take her there.
Perfect timing, let's also test out the [ Sky Rending ] bloodline talent of Feiguang's awakening.
Chen Shuangbai said no more, nodded slightly to Zhuang Wen, and then stepped onto Feiguang's broad back.
Feiguang let out a clear, long cry, flapped its wings, stirred up a gust of wind, and carried Chen Shuangbai into the sky, quickly disappearing into the thick white clouds.
In the sky, Feiguang suddenly let out a low cry. Chen Shuangbai understood immediately, patted its head to indicate that she knew.
Under his spiritual perception, several auras were trailing behind him in the distance.
Although they thought they were hiding well, they still couldn't escape Chen Shuangbai's senses.
" Feiguang, it's up to you now."
Chen Shuangbai used Blood Pact to allow Feiguang to unleash his power.
Feiguang let out another high-pitched cry. The faint blue light that had been flowing on its wings suddenly solidified, faintly outlining some kind of mysterious pattern. Then, its wings vibrated rapidly at a peculiar frequency, and its speed suddenly increased by a lot. Like a white line, it left the several auras behind it in the blink of an eye.
Chen Shuangbai used his Law Power to circle around, blocking the oncoming gale. Feeling the sharpness of the wind tearing through the sky, he sighed inwardly that the name he was given was Dao Fruit correct.
Adult Snow-Plumed Eagle can awaken one of their bloodline talents in [ Sky Rending ] and [ Cold Wind ], but Feiguang, under Chen Shuangbai's careful nurturing, actually awakened both at the same time.
The talents of Demon Beast come from their bloodline. The concentration of ancestral bloodline reversion determines the number, quality, and strength of the talents that are awakened.
Although he hadn't consulted a master beast tamer, Chen Shuangbai knew that Feiguang's bloodline concentration was outstanding among Snow-Plumed Eagle of the same age.
One in a million.
Chen Shuangbai was confident that it would eventually break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
With the astonishing speed and elusive trajectory of the [ Sky Rending ] talent, Feiguang, carrying Chen Shuangbai, easily shook off all the tailing and spying auras, and sped towards the upstream direction of Fengming Wind Howling Ford like a white lightning bolt.
About half an hour later, the terrain below began to change significantly.
Although the Ming River's current is not as strong as the Li River, it is still quite large.
Here, the river meets a steep mountain peak, forcing it to make a sharp turn, making the water calmer and deeper. The river then opens up into a vast expanse of water, resembling an inland lake.
Because it resembles the shape of Hui, it is called Huilong Bay by the locals.