Urban Wolf King

Chapter 1280 1191: Taking Action

As soon as Luo Yuan appeared, Ji Congjing, who had been extremely arrogant just moments before, immediately quieted down, standing there somewhat apprehensively.

After all, Luo Yuan's authority had been entrenched in Nanyang County for many years, and the residual awe still lingered. Although Ji Congjing suspected that Luo Yuan's cultivation might have significantly declined, without seeing it firsthand, his momentum weakened instantly.

Qin Shousheng was even more terrified, standing behind Ji Congjing, not daring to breathe heavily.

Luo Yuan coldly stared at Ji Congjing and Qin Shousheng, who immediately lowered their heads, not daring to meet Luo Yuan's gaze.

In the crowd, Wang Yan's eyes coolly met Luo Yuan's.

Although Luo Yuan also saw Wang Yan, at the time, Wang Yan wore a human skin mask transformed into Jia Mo, so Luo Yuan did not recognize Wang Yan at all.

Seeing everyone quiet down, Luo Yuan snorted coldly once more and said coldly, "Who beat the war drums?"

Hearing Luo Yuan's words, everyone around dared not utter a word, fearing being misunderstood by Luo Yuan.

Ji Congjing and Qin Shousheng also kept their heads down, lacking the courage to speak.

This was Luo Yuan's intention. After intimidating everyone, if no one responded, he planned to immediately turn and leave.

However, just as Luo Yuan was about to turn around, a weak power of Demon Patterns flew out from the crowd and landed on Ji Congjing's buttocks.

It was as if bitten by a mosquito, and Ji Congjing couldn't help but scream, "Ah!"

In such silence, Ji Congjing's voice immediately drew everyone's attention.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Ji Congjing gritted his teeth and said, "It was I who beat... beat the drum."

Seeing Ji Congjing actually dared to answer him, Luo Yuan became somewhat agitated but maintained a composed front, arrogantly asking, "Do you dare challenge me?"

Ji Congjing swallowed and said, "Emperor Qin decreed that anyone who reaches the Demon Saint level may challenge the Governor."

Luo Yuan sneered, "You just broke through to Demon Saint and dare aspire to the position of Governor? Ji Congjing, seeing as you have served under me as Imperial Censor, if you repent, I will not hold past grievances. Otherwise, you know the consequences."

Initially, seeing Luo Yuan's steady aura, Ji Congjing was indeed a bit frightened.

But upon hearing Luo Yuan's last words, Ji Congjing laughed heartily, "Hahaha, since I beat the war drum, I must challenge you."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shousheng urgently whispered, "You're mad! I don't think Luo Yuan is injured at all. He gave you a way out, why don't you take it?"

Ji Congjing whispered back, "Since he gave me a way out, he's uncertain in his heart. I wager correctly; he must be severely injured. Prepare to temporarily transfer your cultivation to me."

Qin Shousheng anxiously said, "But to transfer my cultivation to you, I need to use the Dual Cultivation Technique, which requires time."

Ji Congjing raised an eyebrow, smiling slyly, "For you, a few breaths' time will suffice."

Hearing Ji Congjing's words, Qin Shousheng blushed with shame, lowered his head, and said no more.

Seeing Ji Congjing insistent on challenging, Luo Yuan angrily said, "Fine, if you wish to challenge, follow me."

With that, Luo Yuan turned and immediately returned to the main hall.

Ji Congjing and the crowd quickly followed Luo Yuan into the main hall.

Passing through the main hall, they walked through the back door to the backyard.

Before them lay an open space, the backyard expansive, several acres wide, flat terrain, covered in yellow sand.

Luo Yuan strode to the center of the yard, turned, and looked at Ji Congjing, flicking his finger and saying, "Since you wish to challenge, why hesitate?"

While speaking, Luo Yuan waved his other hand, and a silver light flew up, hanging on a branch in the backyard.

What hung on the branch was none other than a silver seal.

"Governor's Seal!" A trace of greed flashed in Ji Congjing's eyes, and he said to Luo Yuan, "Fine, give me a few breaths to prepare."

Saying this, Ji Congjing pulled Qin Shousheng and quickly ran into a nearby empty house.

No one knew what Ji Congjing and Qin Shousheng did, but Wang Yan understood they were using the Dual Cultivation Technique again.

In just a few breaths, Ji Congjing and Qin Shousheng emerged.

This time, Ji Congjing's aura surged, his cultivation seemingly much higher, while Qin Shousheng appeared dispirited and listless.

Seeing this, Luo Yuan was taken aback, thinking to himself, "It seems Ji Congjing must have gained some abnormal skill in the Qinrong Palace, otherwise how did he advance from Initial Tier to Mid-Tier Demon Saint so quickly."

Thinking this, Luo Yuan felt somewhat tense.

At that moment, Qin Shousheng whispered behind Ji Congjing, "You must finish quickly. In a quarter of an hour, my cultivation will return to me, and you'll revert to Initial Tier Demon Saint."

Confident with Qin Shousheng's cultivation, Ji Congjing nonchalantly said, "I don't need a quarter of an hour to kill Luo Yuan."

With that, Ji Congjing smugly approached Luo Yuan and said, "Luo Yuan, you've been the Governor of Nanyang for decades; it's time for a change."

Luo Yuan sneered, "Hmph, I'm afraid you don't qualify."

Ji Congjing murmured, "Before, I wasn't qualified. But now that you're injured at the Qinrong Palace, am I not qualified?"

Hearing Ji Congjing, Luo Yuan's face turned, shocked, "How...how do you know?"

Ji Congjing smiled slightly, "If you wish to know, I'll tell you."

With these words, Ji Congjing suddenly leaped, striking at Luo Yuan.

Shocked, Luo Yuan seemed unprepared for Ji Congjing's sudden attack and scrambled to respond.

With that move, Ji Congjing began his onslaught, each strike fierce, targeting Luo Yuan's vital spots.

Facing such aggression, Luo Yuan could only retreat continuously, flustered.

The crowd around was stunned.

Everyone thought the fight between Ji Congjing and Luo Yuan would be one-sided, with Luo Yuan dominating.

Nobody expected the result, Ji Congjing holding the upper hand.

Luo Yuan retreated further and further back, nearing the yard's edge.

Finally, Luo Yuan's back hit the yard's edge, smashing into the walls of a few solitary houses.

Ji Congjing attacked again, but Luo Yuan, backed against the house, had no room to retreat.

Ji Congjing rejoiced, raising his right palm, carrying Mid-Tier Demon Saint strength, striking at Luo Yuan.

Luo Yuan's face showed panic, helplessly raising his right palm to block Ji Congjing's strike.

Each previous clash had Ji Congjing with the advantage.

This time, Ji Congjing dismissed Luo Yuan's block.

Their palms met with a thud.

With a "boom," Ji Congjing's body flew back like a broken sack, heavily hitting the ground.

Seeing Ji Congjing's inexplicable defeat, the crowd was stunned.

Luo Yuan quickly shed his despondency, following through, landing in front of Ji Congjing, hit aimed at Ji Congjing's head.

After being knocked back, Ji Congjing was disoriented, unable to rise, watched Luo Yuan's strike fall.

At this moment, Wang Yan, in the crowd, smirked, thinking, "Seems I'll need to step in."