Chapter 108: Changes in Status

Outside the city, in the shanty town, before the courtyard of the corpse-buriers.

Seeing the misunderstanding in the expressions of Ning Caize and the others, Du En considered the situation on Li Jian's side and did not offer any explanation or clarification.

Instead, he raised his hand and beckoned.

Immediately, two first-stage early-rank demon jackals, larger than calves, came bounding out, prostrated themselves before him, and tucked their tails between their legs, exposing their bellies.

"They've been raised quite well."

As soon as these words were spoken, the corpse-buriers' faces twisted, and they couldn't help but pour out their grievances.

"My Lord, you don't know, A-Hui and A-Chai are just two bottomless pits!"

"My Lord, couldn't you be a bit more particular about your status? You can't keep walking back and forth!"

So he stopped walking, took one last look at the corpse-buriers' courtyard, and only said: "You can clear out my room; leave it for any newcomers who might be assigned here later."

Huh?

They actually dare to show hostility toward me?

Clatter, crash!

"If you dislike the stench, you can speak up and call me over; there's no need to go to such lengths."

Following the terrifying and respectable Lord Du, wouldn't one have to be on pins and needles all day long?

"Yes, yes..."

Consequently, upon seeing Du En walk back, they all instinctively shrank back and retreated; the atmosphere from just a moment ago had vanished completely.

His tone was hoarse and dry.

Inside and outside the shanties, the people, still shaken, were all completely bewildered.

Her face turned pale with fright.

Their heads were buzzing, and quite a few were scared silly or had wet themselves.

Having said that, he turned and walked back.

Having said that, she was scared into running back as if granted an amnesty, unable to harbor any other thoughts.

"Hah!!!"

They hadn't heard clearly just now, while the corpse-buriers had managed to catch a little bit of it.

So it is estimated that he will leave in a hurry again.

That is what it means.

Six, six, six—Foundation Establishment in six years?

The two demon jackals cheered long live.

What the hell?!

So, what is going on here?

This time, I definitely won't raise them into demon beasts again!

The reason they thought Du En could be taken away was, of course, that he had come out now; with his Qi Refining perfection cultivation, it was impossible for him to continue staying with the corpse-buriers.

This time, everyone heard clearly, and for a moment, who knows how many people lost their strength and knocked over their own furniture.

Of course, they have to provide the food; this is the fair compensation for working day and night!

You beast!

Ning Caize and the others looked at these two demon jackals, usually lazy but now so sharp, and felt a complex mix of emotions.

The corpse-buriers had also been troubled by these two gluttons for a long time.

Even though the corpse-buriers had some anticipation, they were still dumbfounded.

A pair of calm eyes suddenly crashed into her field of vision.

And so, the wind calmed, the waves stilled, and the flames brightened once more.

As for their side, there is no need to worry; they can just catch two more ordinary gray jackals.

Creak, creak—various debris was ravaged, looking as if it wouldn't stop until the eyesores were cleared away.

Outpost Camp, Outpost Patrol Guard—they had heard a little bit about these from Ren Li in the past.

Ning Caize and the others were naturally reluctant, but they did not show it.

She plunged into this street filled with the stench of rot, her beautiful face nearly unable to maintain the fake smile she had put on; without hesitation, she quickly raised her hand and waved it, casting a spell.

"Yes, yes."

She was so scared she was about to cry, not daring to put on any more airs, and hurriedly stated her purpose: "I, I am a minor official from the Outer City Affairs Office. Through the judgment and confirmation of Lord Ming, your suspicions have now been officially cleared. Next, you will be arranged to be transferred to the Outpost Camp to serve as an Outpost Patrol Guard. I, I hope you will complete the handover process as soon as possible and wait for departure."

Encountering this situation just after coming out, could it be that this is actually a prison break?

Ning Caize tentatively asked: "My Lord, your cultivation, now, what is it?"

Amidst the harmonious atmosphere, just as Du En was about to say something more, he suddenly sensed something and looked toward the road he had come from.

They were just about to perform the "My Lord goes first, we bring up the rear" routine when they saw Du En give a silent little wave of his hand, so they immediately stopped their movements and words.

"I, old Ning, dare to be bold! Please, my Lord, ride the jackal!"

The people immediately groaned, but they didn't dare to show their faces, only praying that their own dilapidated wooden shanties wouldn't really be blown into scraps tonight.

Du En appeared quietly before her eyes, the invisible pressure of looking down from above causing her to stumble backward and land directly on her bottom in the filthy mud.

"Mm, I have reached Foundation Establishment."

The woman also noticed the hostile gaze at that moment; through the wind, she saw the slovenly and ugly demon jackals, and saw the corpse-buriers, each dirtier and smellier than the last, and was instantly filled with anger and great dissatisfaction.

"And they just eat without gaining any strength; their current demon power is only a tiny bit more than when they first turned into demon beasts!"

"That's right! They eat a hundred catties of meat and bones a day, forcing us to boil owl and jackal meat all day long!"

Everyone at the Foundation Establishment stage!

Now that Du En is about to be transferred over, one thing is clearly about to emerge!

It's still best to be with my fellow colleagues; by day you bury the corpses and we pull the carts, at night you sleep and we keep watch, a clear division of labor, each performing their own duties.

Regarding this rhetorical tone, as if returning to the conversation from the very beginning, Du En just shook his head slightly, without any ripples of nostalgia, and stated directly: "No need, if I need transport now, I no longer have use for them."

Although they had heard that there were cases of Foundation Establishment in one year in this world, that was, after all, too ethereal and lacked a sense of reality, yet now, they could be said to have personally witnessed the appearance of a six-year Foundation Establishment!

But the result turned out like this, I completely don't understand it anymore!

So, what exactly did that woman come here for? To deliver herself to someone's doorstep to be slapped in the face?

No, if you calculate carefully, it hasn't even been six years yet!

"Woo-woo!"

If you're going to break out of prison, then break out!

After all, it is impossible to transfer to the position of corpse-burying supervisor on the spot, because the vacancy here is reserved specifically for those who are parachuted in.

Seeing Du En again at this moment, in their excitement, they dared to go with the flow, hoping to make Du En show mercy and take them away.

"As you wish."

Only to see at the end of the road in the distance, under the eyes of everyone, a woman at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, dressed in fine clothing, whose words and actions were completely out of place in this shanty area, suddenly appear.

Du En was not too surprised, nodding while pondering: "I understand."

"Now, speak directly if you have something to say."

The two demon jackals flipped over and bared their teeth at the woman.

To think that she, a dignified minor official of the city, working at the Outer City Affairs Office, had come here to convey official business, and even the Foundation Establishment manager of the Qingya Garden had to be polite to her, yet you mud-legged freaks outside the city actually dared to act like this, it is truly...

Stormy waves in her heart, trembling and fearful on the surface!

If Du En were to take one more step closer, they might just kneel down right then and there.

You keep them.

Judgment confirmed, huh? With this wording, did Ren Li really reply in the affirmative long ago?

What the hell, you've reached Foundation Establishment!?

Ah!

So, the person I offended is at the level of a manager?

The development of the situation was unexpected; they had thought they would definitely have to repair the house all night, and the unlucky ones might even get smashed and bloodied.

"Then, then, can I leave now?"

The corpse-buriers were also greatly alarmed; regarding this woman who seemed to have ill intentions, who came over and immediately tried to intimidate them, and who completely ignored Du En, they all revealed their hostility, yet couldn't help but look at Du En's side with worry.

A strong wind blew, blowing away the stench, blowing out the torches, and blowing against the wooden houses.

Du En spoke as he always did.

The minor official woman, having climbed up, asked for instructions cautiously.

Anyway, what should have been taken, he had actually already taken away.

Leaving it empty like this all the time isn't a solution either.

(End of this chapter)