I have been a saint in the world for three thousand years

For a moment, sweat broke out on the backs of both of them, and even their facial expressions became stiff.

Then, the strong wind blowing from the mountains made me feel cold all over.

"Of course, I dare not question the strength of Your Highness and the masters of the Demon Suppression Division. It's just that this demon king is really difficult to deal with, and Master Mai is just anxious and said nonsense."

Seeing that sweat was oozing out of Mai Yong's forehead, Lu Bang quickly offered to help.

"We are also afraid that the beast will escape again. If we want to find its trace again, I am afraid it will take several times more energy and time."

"Not to mention wasting your precious time, it will also be a torment for the people of Qianzhou who are eager to return to their previous peaceful lives."

After hearing what Lu Bang said, many demon-catching captains turned their eyes away.

Mai Yong also gave a grateful look to his old friend of many years.

Tang Yu held the reins in his hand and spoke slowly.

"I know how to handle this matter. You just need to take care of your own life."

Upon hearing this, Mai Yong and Lu Bang quickly agreed and did not dare to say another word.

After galloping for several days, we finally reached our destination.

The Lancang River is nearly a thousand miles long and more than ten miles wide at its widest point.

Although it is only a branch of the Zhang River, there are many small towns and villages built along the water.

"Your Highness, the front is Yang County. I estimate that in one or two days, the Great Sage Fanjiang will appear."

Mai Yong briefly recounted the outline of the incident.

Half a month ago, the Great Sage Fanjiang suddenly appeared in Lanjiang and asked Yang County to offer one hundred boys and girls and a large number of three kinds of animals.

If they disobey, Yang County will be massacred and hundreds of thousands of people in the county will be turned into blood cannibalism.

The magistrate of Yang County was so scared after hearing the news that he reported the matter to the provincial government immediately.

After receiving the news, Liu Qi ordered people to rush there and set up a tight net in advance.

But in the end, the Great Sage Fanjiang got wind of the news and pushed all the masters who were lying in ambush into the Lancang River.

Afterwards, it threatened to kill all the people in Bloody Yang County.

As soon as the news came out, people were in panic.

Countless people fled Yang County with their families. In just a few days, nine out of ten houses in the entire county were empty.

The magistrate of Yang County took the remaining dozen officers and soldiers to guard the city gate, waiting for the arrival of the Demon Suppression Bureau.

When he saw those uniform dark blue cloaks, he felt as if he had survived a calamity.

When Tang Yu and his group entered the county town, what came into view was a desolate scene.

The streets are empty and in a mess, no longer as prosperous as they once were.

Wisps of white smoke rise from the broken walls. That is the smoke from the cooking that the people who are reluctant to leave their homeland light in order to survive.

"Your humble servant greets all the masters of the Demon Suppression Department!"

The magistrate of Yang County was just a seventh-rank official, so it was naturally impossible for him to know the current Eastern Palace.

Tang Yu naturally didn't say much to him, and got straight to the point: "When will the Great Sage Fanjiang appear?"

The county magistrate immediately replied, "In reply to your Excellency, the demon king will show up at noon tomorrow."

Tang Yu nodded slightly when he heard this.

"You are quite good at choosing the time for yourself. Noon is suitable for killing monsters."

After saying that, Tang Yu turned around and gave orders to the monster-catching captains.

"You all heard it, the demon king will show up at noon tomorrow, so we must make all the preparations tonight and get moving!"

"Follow the order of the Grand Commander!"

Five hundred monster-catching captains responded in unison, and their shouts reached the sky.

When the magistrate of Yang County heard that the man in front of him was actually the commander-in-chief of the Demon Suppression Bureau, his expression was stunned.

Just as the county magistrate and his entourage were in a state of stupor, the monster-catching captains had already started moving.

A small number of them dismounted and prepared themselves, while the rest followed Tang Yu out of the city.

The county magistrate shook his head to sober himself up, then came forward and said flatteringly: "My lords, you have been traveling all the way, and I have already..."

Before he could finish his words, a stern-faced demon-catching captain interrupted him.

"There will be a great battle here starting tomorrow. Ordinary people like you should leave as soon as possible to avoid any disaster."

Upon hearing this, the county magistrate no longer said any polite words and did not dare to stay any longer. He returned home, packed up his gold and silver jewelry, and quickly fled Yang County.

The night is as dark as ink, deep and peaceful.

The outline of Yang County is looming in the moonlight, like a sleeping beast waiting to be awakened by dawn.

The breeze brought a hint of coolness, but it was also mixed with the smell of smoke from distant campfires and dust from ruins.

Occasionally, the sound of dogs barking or insects chirping in the night broke the silent tranquility.

At this moment, the entire Yang County was empty. Even the common people who were reluctant to leave their homeland were forcibly sent away by the people from the Demon Suppression Bureau.

The monster-catching captains wearing dark green cloaks were stationed on the city walls, patrolling back and forth, watching for any unusual changes that might occur at any time.

Suddenly, many dark shadows appeared on the plain in the distance.

The demon-catching captain on guard felt nervous when he saw this and quickly called his companions.

As the shadow got closer, they felt relieved only after they saw who it was.

A scarlet cloak fluttered wildly in the biting cold wind, like a ball of blazing fire burning in the darkness.

Even in the pitch-black night, it still looks so bright and dazzling.

Tang Yu led his men out at noon and returned hurriedly late at night.

"The Grand Commander returns to the city and opens the gates!"

When the monster-catching captains stationed in the city saw the prince returning, they quickly opened the city gates.

The group of monster-catching captains who left the city were all covered in dust, with expressions of fatigue on their faces.

in the house.

Tang Yu took off the red cloak, leaned back in the armchair and closed his eyes to rest.

At this time, a monster-catching captain handed over a cup of warm tea.

"How's the situation in the city?"

Tang Yu drank the tea in the cup and asked.

"Reporting to the Grand Commander, the people in the city have been persuaded to leave. Even if we fight with that Great Sage Fanjiang tomorrow, it will probably not have much impact."

Tang Yu nodded when he heard this, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"You will be the first to lead the battle tomorrow. Are you afraid?"

As he spoke, he turned his attention to the Mai Yonglu Gang.

When they heard this, they immediately stood up, clasped their fists and said, "Just follow my orders!"

Different from their previous hesitant attitude, at this moment Mai Yong and the other man's faces were full of determination.

The next day.

The morning light is faint.

Tang Yu led the demon-catching captains out of the city

On the bank of the Lancang River stands a newly built ancestral hall, with a clay statue of a god enshrined in the center of the hall.

A group of people drove ox carts and piled the three animals on the river bank.

After a while it would be noon, and it was time to worship Fanjiang Dasheng.

As time passed, the surface of the Lancang River suddenly changed.

Waves beat against the shore, and the originally calm river began to become turbulent.

The monster-catching captains disguised as ordinary people tensed their muscles and looked serious when they saw this situation.

A man dressed as an old man stood up tremblingly and came to the bank of the turbulent Lancang River.

"Fanjiang Great Sage, we have brought everything you want, please take a look!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge whirlpool suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the center of the turbulent Lancang River.