Chapter 2297 - 2292: Ying Chou Returns

Chapter 2297: Chapter 2292: Ying Chou Returns

Murong was shocked by the claim that those of the Twin Clan were outsiders, while Ying Chou arrived at the shores of the Demon Abyss Sea in a very disheveled state.

After leaving the island where Lu Gou was located, the days of drifting at sea continued to be tough. When a storm flipped over his fresh water supply, he had to rely on rainwater and purify some with his immortal power to drink.

This did, however, increase his cultivation significantly.

Just as he saw the shore, he was unexpectedly attacked by sea demons. Luckily, Ying Chou’s strength was formidable enough; he abandoned his ship and scrambled to the shore with great effort.

Upon seeing the immortal rice fields of Ethereal Plains, Ying Chou expended his last ounce of strength to shout for help, then fainted.

The person managing the rice fields in Ethereal Plains was Sun Mei. Since Tang Ming discovered her excellent skills in growing immortal rice, the cultivation of immortal rice in both Ethereal Plains and Fox Spirit Mountain’s range was mainly handled by her and the Niu Family.

Sun Mei and Elder Niu Yingzi were discussing the fertilization of the fields after the recent harvest when they heard Ying Chou’s shout.

Sun Mei wasn’t very strong, so Elder Niu Yingzi quickly pulled her behind him: "What’s going on? Let’s go take a look."

Tang Ming knew that the Demon Abyss Sea’s Sea Demon Clan and Demon Abyss Demon had once allied, so after consultations at the City Lord Mansion, he stationed military troops there, who usually farm and only engage in combat when necessary.

With Elder Niu Yingzi’s command, people busily working nearby quickly ran toward the shore, and soon after, Ying Chou was carried over by two people.

Seeing Ying Chou, Sun Mei stepped forward in surprise, approaching him: "It’s Ying Chou—someone from City Lord Tang Ming’s side."

"Oh? One of our own?"

Elder Niu Yingzi paused for a moment, then asked.

"Yes, one of our own. He seems to have fainted."

Sun Mei touched Ying Chou’s breath and then spoke.

"He’s just fainted, so there’s no problem. I’ll finish up today’s work here. You take a couple of people and go see City Lord Tang Ming."

Elder Niu Yingzi smiled at Sun Mei and then spoke.

Sun Mei nodded, understanding that Niu Yingzi was protecting her. Ying Chou had shouted for help before fainting.

If sea demons attacked, the powerful Elder Niu Yingzi could still protect some of the soldiers working here.

Whereas Sun Mei would only burden the soldiers if she stayed. This was part of their plan.

"Thank you, Elder Yingzi. You must also be careful. As City Lord pointed out, we lack people, not grain. We can replant crops, but losing people is a significant loss."

Sun Mei held Niu Yingzi’s hand and then spoke.

Elder Niu Yingzi smiled and nodded, saying, "Don’t worry; there won’t be any problems."

Sun Mei took a large man with her to carry Ying Chou directly to the City Lord Mansion in West Continent City.

West Continent City was developing well; Tang Ming had promised that high-rise buildings would be constructed, and many thought the architecture was excellent, so construction began simultaneously on three additional high-rises nearby. Soon, the city’s space would be saved for other structures to be built.

"Is City Lord here? I request an audience with City Lord."

Sun Mei arrived at the City Lord Mansion’s gate and spoke directly to the soldier who opened it.

The soldier saw Sun Mei and respectfully bowed, saying, "City Lord is inside. We’ll announce your visit."

Sun Mei nodded, then told another soldier, "Go notify Zhou Mo and ask him to come over too."

Sun Mei knew that Tang Ming had only left a replica here, and many of the City Lord Mansion’s matters were handled by Zhou Mo.

Although Zhou Mo and Sun Mei hadn’t held a wedding, they lived together, which was why the guards treated Sun Mei with great respect.

After all, she’s the superior’s woman.

"Understood, Lady Sun Mei."

The other soldier nodded and also entered the City Lord Mansion.

Sun Mei instructed the large man carrying Ying Chou to lay him down.

Very soon, Zhou Mo followed a soldier out: "Didn’t you go to Ethereal Plains? Eh, is this Ying Chou?"

"Indeed, he shouted for help and then fainted. He swam back from the Abyss Sea side."

Sun Mei promptly explained to Zhou Mo.

Zhou Mo’s expression changed slightly; Mountain Ghost Granny had earlier mentioned that Ying Chou went to Demon Origin Mountain, so why appeared in the Demon Abyss Sea? Could this be a fake Ying Chou?

Zhou Mo, being from an elixir cultivation background, excelled at medical skill. After examining Ying Chou’s body briefly, he realized Ying Chou had likely been attacked by sea demons, rendering him exhausted. Moreover, Ying Chou seemed genuine, with his soul perfectly matching his body.

"Lady Sun Mei, City Lord requests your audience."

The soldier from the City Lord Mansion approached Sun Mei and Zhou Mo.

Zhou Mo and Sun Mei nodded. Sun Mei turned to the large man who had accompanied her: "Take half a day off, and continue at Ethereal Plains tomorrow morning; no need to go today."

"Thank you, Lady Sun Mei."

The large man smiled and nodded; a half-day off for carrying someone was quite lucky.

After all, work at Ethereal Plains was dirty and grueling. If not for the good wages, he wouldn’t have worked there.

Sun Mei followed Zhou Mo into the City Lord Mansion; Tang Ming was seated inside. After instructing Zhou Mo to receive Mu Qiu, he began reviewing the recent reports from West Continent City.

At that moment, the soldiers at the mansion gate reported that Sun Mei sought an audience.

According to regulations, Sun Mei should be at Ethereal Plains with Niu Yingzi. That she personally returned instead of sending someone back suggested something significant had occurred there.

This was the main reason Tang Ming set aside his jade scrolls to receive Sun Mei.

Watching as Sun Mei and Zhou Mo walked in, with two soldiers carrying a stretcher following behind them.

Seeing the person on the stretcher, Tang Ming’s pupils contracted: "This is Ying Chou; what happened to him?"

The Tang Ming within the City Lord Mansion was a puppet body and couldn’t treat Ying Chou, only observe his appearance. However, the Immortal Medical Technique was highly intricate, and a superficial observation couldn’t determine Ying Chou’s condition.

"He seems to have drifted on the Abyss Sea for days, and after being attacked by sea demons, had to swim back with severe exhaustion. I’ve given him elixir powder; after a night’s rest, he should awaken by tomorrow morning."

Zhou Mo smiled at Tang Ming and then spoke.