Chapter 136: Deep hatred and resentment, killing to stop killing
In the main hall of the banquet, guests from all parties took their seats one by one.
At the highest point, the seats of the four lords of the prefectural city were empty, and no one was present.
Everyone had expected that the four lords came this time mostly to hone their future disciples and had no interest in the discussion.
In their eyes, three demon heart fruits were not a big deal, so there was no need to care too much. Even if there were a few more mid-level demons, what would happen?
In the endless mountains in the southwest, there were many demons of this level, and a few more or less would not have any impact at all.
Below the four lords were the seats of Qi Cang and many leather refining masters.
"Those seven are indeed big figures in the leather refining realm!"
Someone saw the seven people who entered the city the earliest today on horseback demons.
They wore the black robes of the prefectural city martial alliance, with deep eyes and extraordinary momentum. They sat behind the table, with delicacies and fine wines in front of them.
The four leather refining masters in the county were all there.
Qi Cang was the host of the banquet, wearing ordinary cloth clothes, and looked ordinary.
The black market owner was still mysterious, wearing a black mask on his face.
The head of the Qin family was an elegant middle-aged man in a long gown, with regular features and a face as white as jade, like a well-read scholar.
The leather refiner in the county government was a little special. He looked young, but had white hair, a black pen from the judge's waist, and a blood-red long sword on his back. There was an indescribable sense of disobedience all over his body.
"He works as a bookkeeper in the county government, and his name is 'Blood Sword Scholar'."
Song Zhong lowered his voice and introduced Chu Liang: "It is said that he was originally a scholar, and he only wanted to pass the imperial examination, but later his family was killed by mountain bandits. He was extremely sad and his hair turned white overnight... After that, he gave up literature and turned to martial arts. He was gifted. In less than ten years, he condensed five strands of blood and qi, and he broke through the barriers without accumulating them. He was promoted to the Leather Refining Realm, and then went into the mountains to take revenge. He successively destroyed nine bandit forces within half a year."
"Break through the barriers without accumulating blood and qi? It's really amazing."
Chu Liang was slightly surprised. He had heard of this Leather Refining Realm in the county government, but he had only seen it today.
The seven Leather Refining Realm in the Fucheng Wumeng, plus the four in the county, there are eleven.
In addition, there are fourteen Leather Refining Realm, all from other forces in the Fucheng.
Chu Liang saw the logo of the Qinghua Chamber of Commerce. Two of them were wearing the robes of the Qinghua Chamber of Commerce. He didn't recognize the others.
Song Zhong whispered, "There are a total of 25 Leather Refining Realm warriors. It seems that this time it should be safe."
"Yeah."
Chu Liang was thoughtful. There were only seven low-level monsters on the demon side who were fighting for the Monster Heart Fruit, while there were 25 Leather Refining Realm warriors on the human side.
It is not difficult for three or four people to defeat a low-level monster.
As long as there are no accidents, this battle will be won!
In addition to the masters of the Leather Refining Realm, many warriors of the Blood Coagulation Realm came from various forces in the prefecture city, and the total number is much more than that in the county.
"There are countless treasures in the deep mountains. Those masters of the Leather Refining Realm are responsible for dealing with the big monsters, while ordinary warriors are responsible for dealing with the small monsters and plundering the rare treasures in the mountains."
"There are so many warriors from the prefecture city. If there are treasures, I am afraid we can't rob them."
In the county, many warriors from the three major martial arts halls and other forces were worried.
Even many Qin family children frowned.
"It is said that treasures are obtained by those who are destined to get them, but if you are not strong enough, no matter how great the fate is, what does it matter?"
"Ah, it depends on luck."
"We, the warriors in the county, should be more united and put aside the conflicts and disputes in our daily lives. After this incident, if we are all still alive, we can slowly fight each other in the future."
The positions of many warriors in the county are relatively close, lowering their voices and discussing with each other.
The warriors of the three major martial arts halls each form a group, without too many words. Most of them know each other on weekdays and have a good understanding of each other's character.
The warriors of the other small martial arts halls also form a group.
Some people cast their eyes on the Qin family.
The children of the Qin family are the most united in the county. They are all strong and proficient in the art of battle formations. Even if they encounter those forces in the prefecture, they may not suffer.
Many scattered warriors present asked themselves that their strength was average. If they could follow the Qin family, it would be good to pick up some scraps that the Qin family didn't want.
In comparison, many warriors in the prefecture were more indifferent.
When they looked at the warriors in the county, there was a hint of arrogance in their eyes.
"There are not many people who can show off in Anping County."
"The resources here are scarce. After we finish this matter, we will leave early and don't stay here for a long time."
In terms of strength, under the same blood and qi, the warriors in the prefecture are often stronger than those in the county, because there are more kinds of skills, martial arts, elixirs, etc. in the prefecture, and the teachers in charge of teaching are stronger and have a broader vision.
Only when looking at the children of the Qin family, these warriors in the prefecture will pay more attention.
In the whole county, only the Qin family is considered a real mainstream force.
The black market is just a branch of the underground forces of the entire Daliang Dynasty, and the county government and the martial alliance are all working for the court, and neither is considered a separate force.
And the other forces in the county are all second-rate existences.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time."
The host of the banquet, Qi Cang, spoke, his voice full of vicissitudes.
He raised the white jade wine glass and said to everyone: "You all know what we are going to discuss at the banquet today. The demon race and our human race have always been in opposition and have frequently killed our human race. The two races have long been resentful of each other. This battle can only be fought with blood to wash blood and to stop killing with killing. I wish you all good luck in martial arts, please!"
"Please!"
Everyone stood up and raised their glasses to toast each other.
The wine was strong after it went down the throat, like a burning fire, instantly dispelling the severe cold of winter and burning the blood.
The banquet officially began, and the atmosphere became lively.
This year's Lantern Festival was much more grand than in previous years. Many delicacies and wines were rare, and ordinary warriors could hardly eat them once.
Everyone toasted each other, talked and laughed, and talked about the past and the future.
"Eat! Eat more!"
Ye Long said to many disciples in his martial arts hall without any courtesy: "The decision-makers are those masters in the leather refining realm. We are here just to show our support. You all hurry up and eat, otherwise it will be a waste of time!"
The disciples of the Dragon Snake Martial Arts Hall nodded one after another, holding chopsticks and eating heartily, just like a group of beggars who have been hungry for several days.
Next to them, a group of disciples from the Giant Stone Martial Arts Hall were also unceremonious.
They devoured them one by one, and their eating style was particularly exaggerated.
The dishes were made of precious medicines and the flesh and blood of monsters. There were also a lot of medicinal essences in the wine, which were very beneficial to the body. The more you eat, the better.
It's only once a year, and it's free. Don't eat it!
"Chu Liang, you eat too!" Ye Long directly picked up a roasted lamb demon and placed it in front of Chu Liang.
"Master Ye, I can't eat so much." Chu Liang waved his hands repeatedly.
"Why can't I eat it? Show some manliness!"
"..."
Chu Liang reluctantly cut off a roasted lamb leg, put it on his plate, and slowly cut it with a knife to eat.
At this time, a familiar laugh came: "Brother Chu, do you have a bad appetite today? Why do you only eat so little?"
"Brother Qi?" Chu Liang looked up, "You haven't seen anyone these days. Did you go to pay a visit to your master?"
"No."
Qi Xiuliang came over, with a mysterious look on his face, dragged a short stool, and sat down next to Chu Liang.
He lowered his voice and said to Chu Liang: "Brother Chu, do you know who my master is?"