First Battle Won
Most of the Devil Crow eventually died at the hands of the Evil Cultivator, but the Evil Cultivator didn't gain any advantage over the Devil Crow either.
Both sides suffered losses, but it seems that the Evil Cultivator suffered greater losses. After all, Sang Ying's side only lost Devil Crow, while Feng Ji's side lost many of his subordinates.
Wu Lun never gave up communicating with the leader of the Devil Crow. He couldn't believe that the Devil Crow, with whom he had cooperated so well and been "friends" for so long, would betray him.
But the leader of the Devil Crow only returned his chubby back view: Who said you're friends with me?!
Seeing that the opponent had been dealt a heavy blow, Sang Ying timely had Miao Lian recall the Devil Crow. She had gone to so much trouble to subdue the Devil Crow, not so that they would all be lost in this battle.
After feeding the remaining dragon scale powder to the crows, the Devil Crow, having benefited, smacked their lips and quickly dispersed as Miao Lian instructed.
Before leaving, the leader of the Devil Crow made sure to sign a contract with Miao Lian. The next time they were needed, Miao Lian could summon them and they would come to her aid.
But whether it was Sang Ying's imagination or not, the Devil Crow leader seemed to have gotten quite a bit fatter when it left.
Having won the first battle, Sang Ying naturally wouldn't let this rare opportunity slip by. She cast a megaphone Law Technique and loudly proclaimed to Feng Ji outside the city, "I haven't yet thanked Lord Feng's subordinates for the Devil Crow they sent; they are indeed exceptionally useful. Lord Feng, if you have any other good things, please use them as soon as possible so that our Jimo Household can broaden our horizons!"
The female cultivator's voice in the city sounded somewhat unfamiliar. Upon hearing this, Feng Ji turned to his subordinate, who had compound eyes, and asked about Sang Ying.
Although his subordinate had no other skills, he was an expert at gathering information. He immediately said, "This person is named Jimo Zanxing, and is said to be the daughter of Jimo Duange. Jimo Duange doted on her very much, and only dared to announce her identity to the outside world after she had cultivated to the Golden Core stage. Even when she goes out, she has to be accompanied by Jimo Qing."
In just a few words, Feng Ji understood the importance of this female cultivator.
With a grim expression, he ordered, "Send word to them that Jimo Zanxing must be captured alive. Only then will we have the leverage to negotiate with Jimo Duange."
Feng Ji's goal was never to swallow up the Jimo Household, but to use their power to seek more benefits for himself.
Originally, cooperating with the Mara Gate would have achieved this goal, but who knew that Gate Master Qi would find a more suitable partner and kick him to the curb?
Left with no other option, Feng Ji had to set his sights on the Jimo Household.
He thought that with Jimo Hong as an inside man, everything would go smoothly, but unexpectedly, there were many mistakes and omissions, making him work for nothing for so long.
Looking at the bustling and magnificent city before him, Feng Ji's eyes were filled with an unfathomable darkness.
The swarm of Devil Crow finally dispersed. News travels fast in the city, and soon everyone knew that it was the eldest daughter of the Jimo Household who had led the people to repel the Evil Cultivator who could control beasts.
Not only that, they tamed the Devil Crow and took action against the Evil Cultivator.
Some daring mortals quietly climbed onto the city wall and peeked out. The scene, which the Evil Cultivator hadn't yet cleaned up, became the most compelling evidence of their victory.
In a short time, Rizhao City shook off its previous slump and became lively again.
"I never expected that our young lady, though relatively unknown, would be so extraordinary!" someone exclaimed.
"Yes, yes!" others quickly echoed, "Our young lady is, after all, a child of the Jimo Household, the patriarch's own daughter! Her father is so powerful, how could his daughter be anything less?"
Where there is praise, there is also criticism.
Ordinary people are unaware of the crisis facing Rizhao City, but those Rogue Cultivators who have come from other places are well aware of it.
Seeing the people in the city so overjoyed, they couldn't help but sneer, "That Jimo Zanxing is just a Golden Core Realm cultivator. There are countless Nascent Soul Evil Cultivator outside. He only managed to temporarily repel one small fry. He thinks he can protect Rizhao City with just a Golden Core Realm? Ha, what a fool!"
That monk was known for speaking without restraint, and although he was telling the truth, the people in the city didn't like to listen.
Ordinary people dared not contend with cultivators, and could only curse them in their hearts. But cultivators, who were also cultivators, did not have so many concerns and immediately gave the rogue cultivator Rogue Cultivator- down.
"You yourself lack the courage to fight against the Evil Cultivator, and now that the young lady has stepped forward to try and break the deadlock, you not only refuse to help, but you also come here making sarcastic remarks. What, are you happy that Rizhao City has fallen? Do you think that Feng Ji will spare your life just because you mocked the young lady?!"
No matter how eloquent the Rogue Cultivator was, he still succumbed to the jeers of the crowd.
He angrily waved his sleeve and said, "I'm not talking to you anymore!" Then he turned and left, no longer discussing the matter.
Sang Ying was completely unaware of the disputes that were brewing in the city, and the steward and his party would not bother her with such matters.
At this moment, Sang Ying and Fu Yinqiu were discussing what to do next.
"The city's barrier is extremely strong. Feng Ji has tried everything but to no avail. Although we are now cut off from the outside world, the good thing is that Feng Ji and his group can't even get into the city. As long as we hold onto Rizhao City and don't go out, they will know they won't get away with it and will obediently leave," Fu Yinqiu said.
Her intention was to prevent Sang Ying from directly confronting Feng Ji and the others, and to simply defend the city peacefully.
Now Fu Yinqiu was also a little scared. If her husband and son really got into trouble, she would only have Sang Ying as her "daughter" left. No matter what, she didn't want to see Sang Ying in danger.
Sang Ying had guessed Fu Yinqiu's concerns; she knew her own limitations.
This resounding victory was due to two factors: the dragon scales left behind by Bai Qinglong and the oppressive aura of Cang Lian. However, such tactics are not always effective, and she dared not directly confront Feng Ji and the others.
Therefore, Sang Ying took the initiative to comfort her, saying, "I know, Madam. From now on, I will lead people to patrol day and night and will not provoke Feng Ji again."
However, from Fu Yinqiu's words, Sang Ying could also deduce what Feng Ji and the others were going to do next.
"Now that they can't breach Rizhao City from the outside, the only way is to destroy its barrier from within," Sang Ying said. "But most of the people inside have lived here for generations; they won't side with Evil Cultivator at this time, so the only possibility is..."
"That family in the west courtyard!" they both said in unison.
Sensing the admiring gaze from Fu Yinqiu, Sang Ying immediately added, "Now that we know their next move, why don't we strike first? This time, the people from the West Courtyard shouldn't be able to escape!"
Sang Ying slightly curved her lips, revealing a rare youthful spirit.