Chapter 815: Everyone came when they smelled it

In Ye Changqing's view, these cultivators were probably a group of loose cultivators who didn't know where they came from.

Just like his former self, relying on the passion in his heart, he wanted to change everything in Vast Sun Prefecture.

Unfortunately, in his view, it was merely futile effort.

Why would the Black Mountain Ghost King slaughter all the cultivators within Vast Sun Prefecture?

Put bluntly, it was just to eliminate hidden dangers; without cultivators, leaving a group of ordinary people with no cultivation, there would be no possibility of resistance.

As for a group of loose cultivators, wanting to overthrow the Black Mountain Ghost King was pure fantasy, just like his former self.

Thinking of this, Ye Changqing couldn't help but give a self-mocking laugh.

Too naive; how could things in this world change just because of one person's idea?

He waved his hand; seeing this, the old monk respectfully retreated from the main hall.

But not long after, a commotion came from outside.

"How could you barge in like that?"

"It's not that there's no way; fine, even if I told you, you wouldn't understand—we'll go see the prefect ourselves."

As the words came, a group of several hundred young men and women strode in; as for the old servant, although he had tried his best to block them, he was no match for the crowd.

Finally, the others waited in Yuàn zhōng, while only Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie strode into the hall.

"Sir, I............."

The old servant said with a helpless expression; hearing this, Ye Changqing didn't blame him, merely looking at Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie and saying.

"You two insist on seeing me—what is the matter?"

A flash of unusual color appeared in his eyes at first; after all, Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie, though dressed ordinarily, each had an extraordinary demeanor, clearly not ordinary people at a glance.

But such radiance was merely a fleeting flash; even if extraordinary, what could it do? It was still insufficient to oppose the Black Mountain Ghost King.

At such a young age, unless they were disciples of a holy land, they would not be a match for the Black Mountain Ghost King.

Moreover, under the Black Mountain Ghost King, there are many evil spirits; how could a few hundred young cultivators possibly stand against them?

Faced with Ye Changqing's inquiry, Xu Jie didn't beat around the bush.

"I heard the prefect's beloved daughter is getting married, and we have come specially to help."

Hearing this, Ye Changqing was stunned, then immediately shook his head.

"I appreciate the good intentions, but please go back, ladies and gentlemen; this is my daughter's fate, and there's no need to sacrifice yourselves in vain."

Convinced that Zhao Zhengping and the others couldn't help him, seeing this, Xu Jie spoke directly.

"What if we could save your daughter's life?"

Huh???

Upon hearing this, before Ye Changqing could speak, the lady beside him spoke first.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Xu Jie nodded and then briefly explained the plan.

Hearing that this group actually wanted to disguise themselves as the young lady and take her place in the wedding, Ye Changqing and his wife were stunned.

However, this is indeed a method; by then Ye Changqing would have time to send his beloved daughter away from Vast Sun Prefecture to a safe place.

Just..................

Looking at Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie with a complex gaze, this way, their lives would likely be in jeopardy.

Once inside the Black Mountain Ghost King's lair, if exposed, it would be absolutely certain death, with no chance of escape.

Although he very much wanted to save his own daughter, after some hesitation Ye Changqing firmly shook his head and refused.

"Thank you all, but I, Ye Changqing, cannot comply."

The lady beside him saw this, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing more; she loved her daughter dearly, yet she could not trade others' lives for her daughter's.

Ye Changqing and his wife were indeed kind-hearted, but this move of theirs left Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping completely at a loss.

Xu Jie spoke with a speechless expression.

"Didn't you hear what I said clearly?"

"Naturally I heard it clearly."

"Then why do you still refuse me? I can save your daughter."

"I know."

"You still........"

"Precisely for this reason I cannot agree; I truly want to save the young lady, but I absolutely cannot sacrifice others' lives for it, let alone sacrifice so many people just for her alone."

"You............."

"Ladies and gentlemen, there's no need to say more; I, Ye Changqing, appreciate the good intentions."

Ye Changqing's refusal was utterly straightforward, without a hint of hesitation; after those words, Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie were dumbfounded.

"No, we're taking the initiative to save people, and you still won't let us? You're a stubborn mule."

Ye Changqing is indeed stubborn; if not for that, he wouldn't have been demoted to this Vast Sun Prefecture overrun with evil spirits.

Seeing Ye Changqing's unwillingness to negotiate, Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie were about to lose their tempers, but this old man remained completely unyielding from start to finish, showing no wavering at all.

By the end, Xu Jie became agitated, even thinking of directly striking out to restrain this old fellow.

Anyway, Ye Changqing only has Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, while Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie are two major realms above him.

But just as Xu Jie was about to act, suddenly the Xiǎnyǐng zhèn pán in his bosom lit up.

Seeing this, Xu Jie abandoned the idea, speechlessly bade farewell to Ye Changqing, and led his fellow disciples out of the prefect's residence.

"Shen Lao San, what are you doing?"

Besides the prefect's residence, Xu Jie angrily gazed at Shen Xian within the Formation Light Curtain, who had previously been angered by Ye Changqing to no small degree.

Seeing this, Shen Xian on the other side of the light curtain smiled and said.

What's wrong, you're so angry?

If there's something, say it; if not, I'm hanging up, I'm busy.

What's so busy about Vast Sun County City?

Huh???

Hearing this, Xu Jie froze, then angrily shouted.

You damn well stalking me, Shen Lao San?

Get lost, don't damn spout nonsense, I'm also in Vast Sun County City; earlier I heard about the Black Mountain Ghost King and wanted to score a hit on it. Besides, it's not just me—Senior Sister Zhao Rou and Senior Brother Wanxiang are here too. We're at the Four Directions Guesthouse in the north of the city; come over and we'll talk.

After saying that, Shen Xian directly hung up the formation.

As for Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie, the two stared at each other.

Holy shit, did this bunch grow dog noses? They all came sniffing the scent.

Shen Xian, Zhao Rou, and Wanxiang each led a team of Holy Land disciples, but now they've all gathered in Vast Sun County City.

Adding Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie, that's over a thousand people.

In an instant, Xu Jie felt like he'd been screwed over—damn it, they're all here to snatch sect points.

Since they're here, let's go.

Zhao Zhengping said helplessly, "Now wanting them to go back is obviously impossible."

Moreover, Zhao Rou is also here; Zhao Zhengping definitely can't avoid her, so for now the only option is to cooperate.

Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, and their group rushed toward the Four Seas Guesthouse.

Not long after, everyone met inside the guesthouse, and the whole place had been rented out.

As soon as she saw Zhao Zhengping, Zhao Rou grabbed his ear and said angrily.

Why didn't you contact me?

I... Rou Mei, listen to my explanation: the Black Mountain Ghost King is strong; I'm not doing this because I'm afraid you'll be in danger.

Danger? You just want to hog all the sect points for yourself?

Faced with Zhao Zhengping's explanation, Zhao Rou didn't believe it at all, narrowing her eyes, giving off a 'you can't fool me' vibe.