Chapter 354: with translation of chapter title

This waste, after over a hundred years, still couldn't refine the Mountain God's authority to become Lion Ridge's Mountain God; now, with several hundred years of cultivation, he couldn't even handle a novice who just left his thatched hut, and instead died at the opponent's hands!

Heipao Ren gritted his teeth and cursed: "Back then, if I hadn't helped him, he probably couldn't even deal with a lowly, dying Mountain God; had I known, I should have gotten someone else to do this, ruining my hundred years of effort!"

He worried that, by secretly following Yu Die and leaving traces, he would be discovered by her and tracked down through clues; he dared not get too close to Yu Die, and if it weren't for the fluctuations from the Lion Ridge battle, he would have been noticed.

Since Yu Die and Luo Liang went to Lion Ridge one after another, he has constantly paid attention to the situation there.

Upon noticing signs of battle at Lion Ridge!

He rushed over immediately, but still didn't dare approach; only after Yu Die left did he dare come here, thus he completely missed the fight between Yu Die and Hu Hui and knows nothing of what happened.

But seeing Yu Die limp away covered in wounds, with no trace of Hu Hui, one need not think—Hu Hui was likely killed by Yu Die's hand.

How could he not be angry?

"Although this waste is dead, Lion Ridge now has a newly appointed Mountain God, representing my scheme, which hasn't utterly failed!"

Heipao Ren seemed to think of something; a fleeting sense of relief flashed in the depths of his eyes, myriad thoughts instantly surfaced in his mind, and he frowned, saying:

"Should I personally take action, or should I, as before, lure some reckless monster or Evil Cultivator to deal with the newly appointed Lion Ridge Mountain God?"

Zhang Family Village, outside Zhang Deben's house, in the courtyard.

"You say, can this Adult Yu of the Demon Suppression Office's Hundred Garrison solve the monster that has occupied our Lion Ridge for over a hundred years, so that De Ben can successfully become our Lion Ridge Mountain God?"

"Although I hope this Adult Yu can solve the monster that has occupied our Lion Ridge for over a hundred years, letting Uncle De Ben successfully become the Lion Ridge Mountain God, you've seen this Adult Yu—she's too beautiful—cough, cough, she's too young; even if she cultivated from the womb, she couldn't possibly be a match for the monster that has occupied our Lion Ridge for over a hundred years!"

"But then, if that Adult Yu fails to solve the monster that has occupied our Lion Ridge for over a hundred years, wouldn't De Ben be in big trouble?"

The Zhang family members who had originally been helping with Zhang Deben's funeral, taking advantage of a break, gathered in the courtyard, enjoying the cool breeze, discussing the topic they currently cared about most.

Zhang Deben has become their Lion Ridge's new Mountain God; he must settle the monster that has occupied their Lion Ridge for over a hundred years to succeed, otherwise he will be devoured by that monster—not to mention becoming the new Mountain God, he won't even have a chance of reincarnation.

Therefore.

They are very concerned about whether Adult Yu can solve the monster that has occupied their Lion Ridge for over a hundred years.

Although.

They hoped Adult Yu could do it, but her youthful appearance didn't inspire confidence like Liang Luo did; moreover, Luo Liang is no good, demanding one outrageous condition after another, wanting to make Zhang Deben, the newly appointed Lion Ridge Mountain God, his puppet, aside from the title of Mountain God.

All the remaining benefits are snatched away by this bastard!

They constantly slander Luo Liang, yet no one dares to speak it aloud, for they know Luo Liang's terror—though they haven't seen him act, he is an Immortal Official of Qingyang County; frankly, a single word from him would see their heads roll, and no one would stand up for them.

Even if Zhang Deben, the newly appointed Lion Ridge Mountain God, were before Luo Liang, his words might not carry much weight.

They dare not voice their grievances against Luo Liang.

"Adult Yu has come!" The Zhang family members, in groups of three or five, kept discussing Yu Die's trip to Lion Ridge, though they weren't optimistic about her; a sharp-eyed Zhang family member spotted a figure in the distance, looked closely, and saw it was Yu Die who had just left, and instantly rejoiced.

He rose, about to go forward to greet her.

Another Zhang family member beside him quickly tugged at him, whispering, "Where are you going?"

"I'm going to greet Adult Yu, and by the way ask if she has solved the monster that has occupied our Lion Ridge for over a hundred years..."

Before this Zhang family member could finish speaking, another Zhang family member interrupted: "Are you brain‑damaged? You haven't seen Adult Yu's condition; likely this Lion Ridge trip cost you dearly at that monster's hands—asking her that is practically seeking death!"

That Zhang family member instantly realized.

On the other side.

Wang Lin watched Zhang Chengyong rise, intending to go greet Yu Die, and quickly reminded: "Chengyong, when you go greet Adult Yu, by all means do not ask her whether this trip succeeded in settling the monster that has occupied your Lion Ridge for over a hundred years!"

Zhang Chengze was still busy at the moment, no one in sight, unable to go greet Yu Die; if Zhang Chengze were present, there would be no need for his reminder.

"Little uncle-in-law, I know!"

Zhang Chengyong nodded.

This novel you have arrived at

In an inconspicuous spot, the Zhang Guilian family, gathered together like ostriches, likewise the seriously wounded Yu Die, limping back with injuries all over.

Du Wenxuan couldn't help swallowing his saliva, lecherously saying: "What a beautiful woman..."

"Pa!"

Du Guan fiercely slapped Du Wenxuan on the head, cutting off his words before Du Wenxuan could get angry; Zhang Guilian complained: "Why did you hit our Wenxuan?"

"You're muddle‑headed; that young lady—no, that Adult—what person is she, have you forgotten?"

Du Guan glared at Zhang Guilian, as the saying goes: "A kind mother breeds many failures"; Du Wenxuan this little brat has long been led astray, he said angrily:

"They are a Hundred Garrison of the Demon Suppression Office; if they heard this brat's words, not only would this brat be dead, even if our family had ten lives it wouldn't be enough for them to kill!"

He is a merchant, albeit a low‑ranking one, but having met all sorts of people and heard many things—rumors and gossip—from these he clearly knows the terror of the Demon Suppression Office.

Not to mention a Hundred Garrison of the Demon Suppression Office; even someone just joined the Office could deal with families like theirs with just a sentence.

This brat has studied, attended school, met many people; he should know the Demon Suppression Office's terror, yet he never imagined—this brat's dogged courage—no, his lecherous audacity—actually dared to say such things.

Du Wenxuan's face turned pale; he immediately recalled the Demon Suppression Office's terror—even the constables of Qingyang County magistrate's office would make him tremble before them, he wouldn't dare to fart; if Yu Die heard these words, even if his tongue were cut out, no one would speak for him, so he hastily changed the subject:

"Father, you, you, you say—has this Adult Yu successfully solved Lion Ridge's monster?"

(End of chapter)