In a Fantasy World as Cannon Fodder, I Got Entangled with the Heroine - Chapter 66

Chapter 66: Arrival at Ercheng, the Terrifying Beast Tide

Translation by: Weebsread👹

“That bastard, how dare he speak to me like—” The middle-aged man spun around, his face twisted with anger, ready to unleash a torrent of curses.

But the instant he saw who stood before him, his tongue froze. His words died in his throat.

All that remained was a toadying, nervous smile. “Lord Jiang Qian! What brings you here so suddenly?”

Jiang Qian? Why would he be in Lingshui City?  

Shouldn’t he be with the Young Sect Mistress and their group, heading to Ercheng?

Jiang Qian stood, his smile perfectly “genial” as he stepped toward the middle-aged man. “I’m just here to check in on a friend’s father.”

“Oh, and as the Outer Sect Grand Elder, you must know my friend’s father—Dongfang Xuan, right?”

At the name “Dongfang Xuan,” a subtle flicker ran through the man’s eyes.

He hurried to answer, “Yes, yes, of course I know him…”

“Excellent. Because when I visited this time, I found Dongfang Xuan living in the slums—barely able to afford food or clothing.”

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“I find that quite strange. The sect gives him a stipend nearly every year. So, why don’t you tell me—where has all that money gone?”

Confronted by Jiang Qian’s cold question, the middle-aged man broke into a cold sweat. He wiped his forehead, forcing a strained laugh. “I—I—I’ll look into it right away!”

“Good. I’m eager to see how you handle this.”

Jiang Qian’s smile sharpened as he leaned back, crossing his legs with leisurely menace. “Because if, when I return from my mission, I find nothing’s been resolved… well, there are always others eager for your position.”

The man nodded frantically. “Yes, yes, I’ll take care of it at once!”

“Now, moving on to City Lord Dai.” Jiang Qian’s gaze turned chilling, his lips curling into a faint, cold smile. “Tell me—why did City Lord Dai try to arrest me without even investigating the cause?”

“His son tried to kill me. How do you suppose this matter should be settled?”

No sooner had Jiang Qian spoken these words—

Dai Deyou’s legs buckled. He fell to his knees in terror—he’d never imagined Jiang Qian held such status!

And to think, just moments ago, he dared insult Jiang Qian…

The middle-aged man now didn’t dare show the slightest favor toward Dai Deyou.

To make Jiang Qian unhappy was to risk losing his own position as Grand Elder.

“We must make City Lord Dai compensate you, Lord Jiang Qian—and in the very same manner!” the man said, voice utterly respectful.

Jiang Qian nodded and stood. “I’ll leave this matter to you. I’m still headed to Ercheng, so I won’t stay long.”

With that—

Jiang Qian turned to go.

Just then, Dai Ankang groaned and came to. He saw Jiang Qian about to leave, and with frantic eyes, scrambled to his feet, shouting at Dai Deyou, “Father, you can’t let that bastard go! We have to kill him!”

Dai Deyou’s expression turned murderous. He slapped his son hard. “Shut up!”

You little fool—you’ve destroyed everything for me!

Jiang Qian paused in his stride, glancing back at the father and son, his gaze frosty and indifferent. Without another word, he swept out of the room.

Once Jiang Qian had left, Dai Deyou turned desperately to the middle-aged man, pleading, “Grand Elder, for the sake of all the money I’ve given you over the years, please let us go!”

Let them off? Who’s going to let me off?

“I’m afraid I can’t help you,” the Grand Elder said, helplessness heavy in his tone. “He’s the Chief Disciple ofthe Azure Mountain Sect. If I don’t handle this right, I’ll lose my own position as Grand Elder!”

He beckoned to a nearby Azure Mountain Sect disciple. “Kill the one on the floor. As for City Lord Dai—cripple his legs.”

“City Lord Dai, I suggest you don’t resist,” the Grand Elder warned, coldness in his eyes. “If you do… don’t blame me for what follows.”

After all, if Jiang Qian wasn’t satisfied with the outcome, it would be his own head on the chopping block.

A sect disciple strode over, sword glinting with a chilling light. One look was enough to send Dai Ankang sobbing in terror.

“No… don’t come any closer…” Dai Ankang whimpered, clinging desperately to his father’s leg. “Father, save me!”

From that day onward, Dai Ankang vanished from Lingshui City, and its city lord spent the rest of his life bound to a wheelchair.

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Meanwhile—

Jiang Qian returned to the spirit boat.

Hu Murui hurried over, arms folded behind her back. “Brother Jiang, what took so long?”

“Oh, just ran into some trouble along the way,” Jiang Qian replied lightly, and went to steer the spirit boat toward Ercheng.

Bored, Hu Murui drifted to Jiang Qian’s side, eyeing him. “Brother Jiang, I’m bored! Let’s play Monopoly!”

“Alright.” With a flick of his wrist, Jiang Qian produced a Monopoly set from his storage ring.

Bai Piaoxue saw this and quickly came over. “Count me in too!”

“Hah, do you even know how to play?” Hu Murui raised an eyebrow, grinning mischievously.

“I’ll learn. Anyway, my Jiang Qian will teach me, won’t you?” Bai Piaoxue replied sweetly, embracing Jiang Qian’s arm as she gazed up at him.

“Hmph! Just because you’re a rookie doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you!” Hu Murui stuck out her tongue and lay claim to Jiang Qian’s other arm.

Here we go again… Jiang Qian sighed inwardly, already feeling a headache coming on.

At that moment, Jiang Zixuan raised her hand eagerly. “That sounds fun! Count me in, count me in!”

No sooner had she spoken, she rushed over to join the game.

By dawn, the first rays of sunlight brushed the horizon.

“I went bankrupt again! Brother Jiang, you’re bullying me—every time you take all my money!” Hu Murui pouted, hands on her hips, glaring at Jiang Qian in mock outrage.

Jiang Qian scratched his head with an apologetic smile. “You’re the one who kept landing on my properties!”

“Alright, let’s pack up. We’re almost at Ercheng,” he said, putting away the board.

“Aw, seriously? I finally got a good property and now it’s over!” Jiang Zixuan complained, standing up grudgingly.

Bai Piaoxue simply got up and quietly stood beside Jiang Qian.

Hu Murui wandered to the edge of the boat. Peering down, she gasped. Below them, demonic beasts swarmed so thickly they looked like a moving carpet. “There are so many demonic beasts down there! Some of them are even Fifth Rank!”

“I’ve never seen this many demonic beasts gathered in one spot,” Jiang Qian said, his expression darkening.

He felt a familiar sense of dread—this mission would be anything but simple.

Bai Piaoxue, Jiang Zixuan, and Duan Yuqing all sensed it as well: the coming mission would be extraordinarily dangerous.

As the spirit boat hovered over Ercheng’s gates—

Hu Murui suddenly cried out, “Brother Jiang, look! A beast tide!”

Sure enough—

Without warning, a horde of demonic beasts surged toward Ercheng, launching a savage assault.

And at that very moment, a flock of flying demonic beasts, led by a Fifth Rank Dustfeather Luminous Bird, swooped from the sky and dove straight for the spirit boat!