Chapter 227 Law Enforcement Elder Guards the World (41)

Zhong Jin, with a hint of a smile in his eyes, called out, “Everyone’s here, set up the array formation!”

Pooling their strength, he was determined that they could handle the Jadewood Demon.

“Drop!”

Taking advantage of the Jadewood Demon being trapped, Zhong Jin quickly sought its weak points. 

“Sword Formation!”

“Transform!”

One sword became two, two became four, and four became eight. In just a few breaths, the sky was filled with a dazzling array of sword lights.

“Attack!”

Zhong Jin quickly identified the demon’s weakness and said, “Junior Brother, lend me a hand.”

Though Shen Zhuo did not reply, he immediately began to assist.

With Shen Zhuo’s added support, Zhong Jin seized the opportunity and delivered a decisive blow to the Jadewood Demon. Unexpectedly, as the demon was dying, it released thousands of vines, trying to drag them down with it.

Zhong Jin reacted swiftly and called out, “Form the protective restriction!”

This was not a single person’s array formation but one formed by seven people. Its defensive capability was exceptionally strong.

In the end, the Jadewood Demon could not harm them. It was too exhausted. Zhong Jin immediately instructed, “Everyone, check for injuries.”

The Jadewood Demon could directly parasitize children, but to parasitize adults, it had to first penetrate their flesh and blood.

Fang Xingyun also checked everyone, while Zhong Jin collected the demon core, a prize of their training.

Their situation was relatively good, with only Kong Qing and Sheng Mingchu injured. Fang Xingyun, Su Wen, and Sheng Tingfeng attended to Kong Qing’s wounds, while Zhong Jin and Shen Zhuo worked together to treat Sheng Mingchu.

Though Shen Zhuo remained expressionless, he did not slack off.

The first task was completed. The following days were spent checking each person in the town, thoroughly eradicating the parasitic Jadewood Demon seeds.

This task took seven people three months to complete.

On the day they left Floating Cloud Town, the townsfolk bid them farewell in droves, offering their best gifts in gratitude. Naturally, Zhong Jin and his group declined, as carrying them would be of little use.

There were young women presenting delicately embroidered purses with playful mandarin ducks to the men of Zhong Jin’s group. There were also young, passionate men who offered fragrant flowers and exquisite jewelry to Kong Qing and Su Wen.

Shen Zhuo, with his striking appearance, looked even more refined and aloof in his white robes. His serious demeanor made him particularly attractive in the eyes of some young women.

A charming young woman held out an intricately embroidered purse with a pair of mandarin ducks playing on the water, shyly and hesitantly offering it to Shen Zhuo. “Immortal Shen… I bear deep affection for you, and I hope you will accept this token of my feelings.”

Shen Zhuo took a step back with a look of clear distaste.

The young woman was embarrassed. Did she seem like a flood or a fierce beast to warrant such a reaction?

Zhong Jin stepped in to smooth things over. “Young lady, please don’t take offense. My Junior Brother is always like this. He doesn’t speak much to those he isn’t close to. Our Master has taught us not to show casual affection and disappoint others. Your embroidered purse is exquisite, but it’s not meant for us. I’m sure you will find someone truly deserving of it in the future.”

The young woman blushed but boldly declared, “I am willing to become someone close to Immortal Shen.”

Shen Zhuo’s dislike for the young woman grew. It was clear she was only attracted to his appearance. In his previous life, he had encountered many such individuals—people who thought they could make him obsessed with them.

Sheng Tingfeng remarked, “Young lady, that isn’t quite appropriate. Your willingness is one thing, but it must be mutual for a meaningful relationship to develop.”

Fang Xingyun added, “Young lady, we carry heavy responsibilities and cannot afford to indulge in fleeting affections. We have important tasks ahead.”

Zhong Jin said, “The road ahead is long. We must take our leave now.”

Zhong Jin was also concerned that Shen Zhuo might not tolerate the situation any longer.

By evening, they landed in a forest, as they were still far from their next destination.

The setting sun cast a warm glow over the forest, giving it a soft, inviting ambiance.

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