jdhmnovel Chapter 80 Spirit King
Chapter 80 Spirit King
Night fell like a giant black curtain, slowly descending upon the city of Illusion.
In this bustling yet mysterious city, there is a quiet courtyard.
At this moment, the banquet hall in that courtyard was brightly lit, resembling a dazzling sea of stars.
Four tables of food were meticulously arranged in the hall, each table decorated with exquisite detail, as if telling the story of a grand gathering.
Yang Hualing sat quietly at one of the tables, surrounded by the people from Sujia Village.
She lowered her head slightly, her eyes flashing with a complex light, quietly looking at these once-familiar faces.
These faces were once so vivid and warm in her memory.
But now, in just under a year, the years have already etched marks of weariness and vicissitudes upon them.
"Come on, everyone, let's eat! Don't be shy, we can have a good chat after we've finished eating."
Yang Hualing said softly, her voice revealing a hint of tenderness and concern.
Upon hearing this, everyone picked up their bowls and chopsticks and began to enjoy the sumptuous meal.
During the meal, everyone ate and chatted in hushed tones, their words filled with longing and concern for one another.
"You've all worked hard; you've suffered these past six months."
Yang Hualing spoke again, her voice carrying a hint of undisguised guilt.
The only male elder in Sujia Village—a wrinkled uncle—stood up, his eyes shining with gratitude.
"Miss Hua Ling, what are you saying?"
"If it weren't for you sending Wang Yi and Huang Zhenghong all the way to find us, we, the people of Sujia Village, might still be hiding in the darkness, not knowing when we'd see the light of day again."
"Yes, Hua Ling, you are our savior. Now that we are here, our hearts can finally be at ease."
The others echoed their sentiments, their words filled with genuine emotion.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became exceptionally warm and touching, as if everyone had returned to the Sujia Village where they had once united as one and faced difficulties together.
"Hua Lingni, I won't stand on ceremony with you anymore. Thank you so much for all the hard work you've done for Sujia Village."
Grandma Su was also filled with gratitude towards Yang Hualing.
Yang Hualing smiled and said, "Please don't say that, everyone. I am, after all, a member of Su Family Village."
I've lived with you all in Sujia Village for so long; you've been like family to me, my elders. I was just doing my duty.
“Miss Hua Ling, we are all very curious, how did Su Family Village end up in such a state?” a young man asked.
Yang Hualing remained silent for a moment, then said slowly, "After my investigation, I'm sure Wang Yi and the other two have already told you."
Those men in black were all cold-blooded assassins from the Qin Kingdom's Shadow Organization. The reason they ruthlessly attacked Su Family Village was because the figure Xiao Ya chased after a year ago was very likely Jue and Yin, ranked third or fourth on the Shadow Organization's assassin list.
"Assassins? Little Girl? Could it be that Little Girl has already fallen victim to their cruelty?" Everyone was shocked and asked in unison.
Yang Hualing gently shook her head and said, "It shouldn't be, although we still haven't found any trace of Xiaoya and those two people."
But this also precisely suggests that the little girl is very likely still alive.
"I wonder where the little girl is now?" the young man pressed.
Seeing their dejected state, Yang Hualing quickly comforted them, saying, "There's no need for this. As long as we are alive, we will find her one day."
“That’s right, I firmly believe that Sister Xiaoya will not lose. Our martial arts were all taught by Sister Xiaoya. Even we were able to defeat those men in black, how could Sister Xiaoya possibly be defeated?”
Xiaoman said indignantly.
Seeing everyone's expression, Yang Hualing quickly urged them to eat first.
"Come on, everyone, let's start eating quickly. Don't just keep chatting, or the food will get cold."
Although everyone was heartbroken, they still followed Yang Hualing's instructions.
So everyone devoured the food, finding it truly unique and incredibly fragrant, which dispelled their initial gloom.
After everyone finished eating, the servants cleared the table. They chatted for a while longer.
"Everyone, get some rest early tonight. Tomorrow we'll all go to pay our respects to the Spirit King. He's been waiting for you all for a long time."
The night passed uneventfully, amidst everyone's tension and various complex thoughts.
The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, the villagers, as if under a spell, sprang from their beds as if they were made of springs.
After quickly getting dressed and washing up, they began to busily prepare. After everyone had breakfast, Yang Hualing led them to pay their respects to the Spirit King.
Yang Hualing, dressed in a simple yet dignified outfit, was like a bright light, leading everyone on their journey.
Her steps were firm and powerful, each step leading everyone toward that mysterious place.
Along the way, the villagers were both nervous and excited, constantly exchanging words with each other in hushed tones.
"Stone, what do you think the Spirit King looks like?"
"Oh dear, how would I know? I only know that the prince is always serious and will cut off someone's head at the drop of a hat."
Xiaoman became even more nervous after hearing what Shizi said.
"Ah, I was thinking of becoming a general someday. Sister Xiaoya said that being a general can protect the people and prevent them from living in the flames of war."
"Yes, I also want to be a Grand Commander so that the people can have enough to eat and wear."
The group followed closely behind Yang Hualing, like a group of obedient children.
The scenes they saw along the way were like a series of magnificent and colorful paintings unfolding before their eyes.
The wide, straight road seemed to have no end, stretching into the distance, as if telling countless stories that had happened here.
The magnificent and splendid architecture, with its carved beams and painted rafters, is exquisitely beautiful, with every detail being incredibly refined, leaving people in awe.
These scenes were completely unprecedented for the villagers.
Their eyes widened, their mouths slightly agape, their gazes filled with shock and curiosity, as if they had entered a completely unfamiliar yet magical world.
Finally, they arrived at the Spirit King's palace.
The palace is tall and majestic, with its golden glazed tiles gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight, making it look like a castle built of gold.
The gate was tightly closed, but the solemn atmosphere emanated from it, inspiring awe.
King Ling sat on his high throne, his eyes deep and sharp, like a sword, looking down at the crowd with majesty.
He wore a magnificent robe embroidered with exquisite patterns, as if he were a star fallen from the sky.
That innate kingly aura put immense pressure on everyone present, causing them to involuntarily lower their heads.
Yang Hualing slowly stepped forward and respectfully bowed deeply to the Spirit King. Her movements were fluid and natural, showing her utmost respect for the Spirit King.
Then, she turned around, smiled, and introduced them to the Spirit King: "Your Majesty, these are the villagers of Su Family Village. They are all simple and kind people. They have come here today to pay their respects to you, hoping to receive your protection and guidance."
After she finished speaking, she waved to the villagers, signaling them to move forward.
The villagers looked up, their eyes sparkling with anticipation, and stepped forward one by one.
The villagers had never seen such a magnificent scene before. Like startled rabbits, they all bowed their heads and nervously paid their respects to the Spirit King.
"This humble subject pays homage to the Spirit King."
"Greetings, King Ling."
The King of Spirit smiled slightly, revealing a warm, spring-like smile, and nodded gently to welcome the villagers.
"Please rise, everyone, there's no need for such formalities."
When the people of Sujia Village heard the Spirit King tell them to get up, they were so nervous that they felt like they were sitting on pins and needles, and they didn't know what to do.
Fortunately, with Yang Hualing's help, everyone stood up with a sigh of relief.
There was a man in Sujia Village who had seen the Spirit King; he had seen him when he was selling soap at the rouge shop in Fengdang.
Unfortunately, the Spirit King was dressed as a woman back then, but now he is dressed as a man. So much time has passed that the villagers have not dared to look at the Spirit King in his seat, and naturally they cannot recognize him.
The Spirit King spoke slowly.
"I am fully aware of what happened in your Su Family Village. I am also deeply saddened by the tragic calamity that befell Su Family Village."
"The deceased are gone, the living must strive to be strong. From now on, you shall live and work in peace and contentment in Phantom City."
Upon hearing what the Spirit King said, everyone in Sujia Village responded in unison, "Yes, we thank the Spirit King."
"Yes, since your Su family village created that straw paper, charcoal, waterwheel, soap, and the miraculous skill that can make inferior fields more fertile, each and every one of these things can be recorded in history."
"I deserve to reward you handsomely. Tell me what reward you desire."
Upon hearing King Ling's words, everyone was filled with fear and unease, waving their hands repeatedly and saying in unison, "We dare not, we dare not."
"Alright, you need not be so afraid of me. You are all my subjects, how could I possibly let you down?"
Although you didn't report this skill, you still made a contribution.
All the supplies you had in Sujia Village have been taken back by Hua Lingxing.
"Consider those supplies as a purchase I made from you; the money will be returned to you in full later."
King Ling paused briefly, then pressed on, "I would like to hear your thoughts. What are your plans for the future?"
Hearing the King of Spirits ask a question, Daya mustered her courage and took a step forward.
"King Ling, I, Lin Yunjiao, am thinking of leading the villagers to settle down first."
Afterwards, we will devote ourselves to cultivating our martial arts skills, and then seek revenge against those members of the Shadow Organization.
Upon hearing what Daya said, Shanzi and the others echoed her sentiments and expressed their feelings to King Ling.
"Yes, that's right. We plan to master our martial arts. Then we'll go find those people from the Shadow Organization and take our revenge."
King Ling spoke with the villagers, inquiring about their living conditions and difficulties.
The villagers poured out their hearts to King Ling, who listened attentively and said he would do his best to help them solve their problems.