Chapter 4657

“Everyone, gather the troops immediately. Kai will lead the team, and we’ll head to the location of the fairy stone vein,” Xing Daorong commanded.

“This time, I’ll personally oversee things. If Qiu Wanqing dares to challenge me, I’ll fight him myself!”

Once Xing Daorong issued his order, the commanders promptly complied.

Within minutes, hundreds of soldiers and dozens of guest officials, including Bai Cheng, had assembled.

Kai wasted no time, leading his men out of the city in a grand display of force.

Along the way, monks quickly stepped aside, uncertain about what was happening. Even the city gate guards kept their distance, too fearful to question the soldiers.

No one dared to stop or interrogate troops from the Xing Mansion—it would be akin to courting death.

As Kai led the procession out of the city, the mood in the Qiu Mansion was tense.

In the main hall, Qiu Wanqing stood trembling beside Qiu Tu’s lifeless body.

Qiu Yu’s death had been bearable—he was a troublemaker who indulged in pleasures and brought little value. But Qiu Tu’s death was a crushing blow. Qiu Tu had been strong and capable, the ideal successor in Qiu Wanqing’s eyes.

Now, with both sons gone, Qiu Wanqing struggled to contain his grief.

“Master, Xing Daorong has just left the city with a large force!” the Qiu Mansion’s steward reported, stepping forward.

Qiu Wanqing’s expression darkened as he gritted his teeth. “He must be heading for the fairy stone vein.”

“My son died because of that vein. I won’t let it fall into Xing Daorong’s hands. Gather our forces immediately—we’re going too!”

Qiu Wanqing had pieced everything together. Qiu Tu must have informed him about the fairy stone vein before his death. Now, Xing Daorong’s sudden departure only confirmed his suspicions.

In no time, Qiu Wanqing assembled his own force of hundreds and marched out of the city in a grand display of strength.

The sight left the monks in Beast City bewildered, with no clue as to what was unfolding.
“Damn, what’s going on? Two of the three Beast Generals of Beast City have left, fully armed, and they’ve taken all their soldiers with them!”

“I can’t remember the last time any of the three Beast Generals left the city, let alone two at once. What’s happening today?”

“Something big is brewing… something big is definitely going to happen in Beast City.”

On the streets, cultivators murmured in confusion, their curiosity growing, though none knew the cause of the commotion.

With Qiu Wanqing leading his men out, only one of the three Beast Generals remained in Beast City: General Yan, known as Yan Shuangying.

Naturally, Yan Shuangying had not missed the fact that Xing Daorong and Qiu Wanqing had left the city with their troops.

“General, both Xing Daorong and Qiu Wanqing have marched out, taking all their soldiers,” a servant of the Yan Mansion reported.

Yan Shuangying narrowed his eagle-like eyes, his tone sharp. “Strange… What game are those two playing? Beast City has been restless lately. Captain Zhou was mysteriously killed outside the city, and the Qiu Mansion is flying mourning banners. What’s going on?”

The servant hesitated before suggesting, “General, now that both families are gone, why don’t we seize the opportunity to take over Beast City? Once it’s done, they won’t be able to take it back!”

“Silence!” Yan Shuangying barked, his voice firm. “Do you think the City Lord doesn’t exist? He may not have shown himself in years, but he’s still there.”

He twirled the iron balls in his hand thoughtfully. “I have no interest in being the City Lord. I’m content as General. Let those two fools fight it out for the title. You keep gathering information, but stay neutral—don’t interfere or assist either side. Understand?”

“Understood,” the servant replied with a nod before leaving the room.

Yan Shuangying chuckled softly, his grip tightening on the iron balls. “Two fools… haven’t they heard the story of the snipe and the clam, and how the fisherman reaps the reward?”