Having children earns benefit, start competing for dominance in the world by marrying a wife-Chapter 1039 - 729: Lu Chen, Do You Have a Daoist Couple?

Ji Qiuyu certainly didn’t want Lu Chen to get away, even if Lu Chen didn’t impart the Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique, his existence was of utmost importance to Black Moon City.

If Lu Chen were not there, the next time a Demonic Tide occurred like the one a few days ago, relying solely on Black Moon City’s power would simply not be enough to hold out.

They had to retain Lu Chen at all costs.

Hearing Ji Qiuyu’s words, Lu Chen said, "But the Emperor has issued an imperial edict, wouldn’t there be punishment if I don’t comply?"

Ji Qiuyu said with a smile, "Can the Great Chu Emperor even manage to control Black Moon City? Now the Great Chu Dynasty is torn apart. Although in name Black Moon City is still part of the Great Chu Dynasty, in reality, it has already become independent."

"Even if the Great Chu Dynasty wanted to replace me as City Lord, as long as I don’t agree, they can’t do it."

Hearing Ji Qiuyu’s words, Lu Chen was somewhat surprised. Could she really say something like that?

Since Ji Qiuyu dared to say so, it seemed that the Great Chu Dynasty really couldn’t manage its subordinates anymore.

Ji Qiuyu continued, "Daoist Lu, rest assured, as long as I am in Black Moon City for a day, even if you don’t teach the Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique to others, you can still be Deputy City Lord of Black Moon City."

After she finished speaking, Ji Qiuyu looked at Lu Chen expectantly, wanting to know if he would stay.

Lu Chen said, "Since the City Lord has said so, then I will stay; after all, I have nowhere else to go right now."

Hearing Lu Chen’s response, Ji Qiuyu was overjoyed inside. It was fine as long as Lu Chen was willing to stay.

In the following month, Lu Chen toured the entire Black Moon City in his capacity as Deputy City Lord and discovered that Black Moon City was larger than he had imagined. No wonder Ji Qiuyu said Black Moon City was almost independent.

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Black Moon City was divided into two parts, one was the outer city responsible for fending off the Demonic Tide, and then there was a vast inner city, which was almost the size of a small country.

The key was that Black Moon City’s control extended not just over one city, but over a large area of land around it; Black Moon City had already formed a complete economic trade system. It could be said that Black Moon City was now a country within a country.

During this time, Lu Chen used his status as Deputy City Lord to inquire about this world from its inhabitants.

There were many dynasties and nations in this world. Of course, one of the most important reasons for this was that the Ziyang World was much larger than Tianchen World, which led to the formation of so many countries and dynasties.

In the Ziyang World, the five greatest powers were Tianji Pavilion, Zixiao Dynasty, Xiongmo Tower, Blood Rainbow Pavilion, and Shuiyue Temple.

Zixiao Dynasty had the most land in the world and was the most powerful dynasty on the surface. However, in terms of true strength, in the eyes of the people in this world, Tianji Pavilion was the strongest because Tianji Pavilion was mysterious enough, and the unknown was the most daunting.

After figuring out the power structure of this world, Lu Chen focused his investigation on the Zixiao Dynasty and Tianji Pavilion.

He now very much wanted to know the strength of Zixiao Dynasty and Tianji Pavilion.

One day.

Lu Chen was patrolling the city wall with Ji Qiuyu when he glanced at the distant Sealed Demonic Lands, then said, "City Lord, if the Sealed Demonic Lands are so important, why doesn’t the Zixiao Dynasty personally send someone to guard it, instead leaving everything to the Great Chu Dynasty?"

Ji Qiuyu sighed and said, "I was originally sent by the Zixiao Dynasty, and that’s why the Great Chu Dynasty has never dared to touch me. In the past, the Zixiao Dynasty would send someone to inspect the Sealed Demonic Lands regularly every year to check the seals, but these past few years, with the Zixiao Dynasty in turmoil, they seem to have forgotten about the Sealed Demonic Lands."

Hearing Ji Qiuyu’s answer, Lu Chen realized. So that was it. He had wondered why such a significant threat as the sealed demonic land hadn’t attracted more attention.

Continuing, Lu Chen said, "The sealed demonic land concerns the entire safety of the Ziyang World. Besides, other powers should be paying attention as well, right? Like the Tianji Pavilion?"

Ji Qiuyu replied, "Disciples from Tianji Pavilion do make their annual visits, but they don’t station anyone here permanently. Perhaps in their eyes, the sealed demonic land isn’t likely to encounter any issues."

Lu Chen thought to himself that the people of the Ziyang World really had rampant disregard.

At this point, Ji Qiuyu continued, "Ultimately, they just want to shirk responsibility."

Lu Chen thought about it and agreed. With so many powers in the Ziyang World, passing the buck was only too typical. It was just like the saying about too many monks and not enough water—no one wanted to guard the sealed demonic land, a place thick with Demonic Qi and scarce in Spiritual Energy. Who would willingly watch over it?

It was only because the Great Chu Dynasty’s territory was located here that they had no choice but to dispatch troops to guard the place. Should the Demonic Tide spread, the Great Chu Dynasty would be the first to suffer.

Then, Lu Chen stopped walking and, looking at Ji Qiuyu, he asked, "City Lord, haven’t you ever thought of leaving Black Moon City? Given that you’re not originally from the Great Chu Dynasty, you are under no obligation to risk your life for it."

Hearing this, Ji Qiuyu smiled and said, "At first, I did think about leaving. But later, I became accustomed to this place, and the sealed demonic land holds special significance for me. So, I cannot leave."

Curious, Lu Chen asked, "Special significance?"

Ji Qiuyu now turned her head to look at Lu Chen. Gazing into his eyes, she said, "Tens of thousands of years ago, the Ji Family paid a heavy price to seal the Heavenly Demon in the sealed demonic land. Since then, guarding the sealed demonic land has been the mission of the Ji Family’s disciples."

"Moreover, when the Heavenly Demon was sealed, it had marked the blood and aura of the Ji Family members. If the seal were ever broken and the Heavenly Demon emerged from within, it would seek out the Ji Family for revenge immediately."

Lu Chen responded, "I see."

At this moment, Ji Qiuyu smiled and said to Lu Chen, "I’m glad you’re here, Daoist Lu. With you in Black Moon City, I believe the Demonic Tide will never breach the city’s defenses."

Lu Chen also revealed a faint smile, "City Lord, are you still going to address me as Daoist Lu? You might as well use my name."

Catching Lu Chen’s words, Ji Qiuyu was momentarily taken aback, but she quickly recovered and promptly said, "Lu Chen, the safety of Black Moon City is in your hands now."

Lu Chen replied, "No problem. As long as I’m in Black Moon City, I won’t let the Demonic Tide advance one more step."

"Alright, let’s continue our patrol."

As Lu Chen’s voice fell, he walked toward the distant parts of the city walls, and Ji Qiuyu didn’t say anything more.

The two of them strolled on the city walls as if they were a pair of celestial beings, seemingly a perfect Daoist couple. Your journey continues on novelbuddy

The current mood stirred subtle feelings within Ji Qiuyu’s heart. It was Lu Chen who had saved her life. Despite knowing Lu Chen might have ulterior motives, she couldn’t help but feel a growing fondness for him.

Moreover, Lu Chen was so handsome, her thoughts about him became even more numerous. However, after spending a month together, she realized that Lu Chen didn’t seem to harbor any special feelings towards her, which troubled her deeply.

After a while, Ji Qiuyu spoke again, "Lu Chen, do you have a Daoist couple?"

Without missing a beat, and without a blush, Lu Chen answered, "No, City Lord. Why do you ask?"