I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night-Chapter 1321 - 692: The Truth of Life and Death! The First Incense of Ice City!

Thus, over the years, the two of them have worked tirelessly.

A month ago, they noticed some activity outside the Pure Land and discovered that it was Mr. Liu, leading a group of over ten people, escorting grain to Ice City.

Ice City has a large population, but the city's food production is limited. They are forced to venture outside the city to plant some easy-to-harvest, high-yield crops.

And every so often, city officials must lead a team to harvest the crops and transport them back to the city.

"At that time, he encountered a Divine Servant of the Tribulation Ash and was severely injured. We saved his life."

Shi Wen said, "As a result, he promised to take us into Ice City, only..."

Lin Yan calmly said, "This person named Lord Han Liuzhen had compassion for other refugees, so he didn't follow Mr. Liu to Ice City?"

Shi Wen nodded, "That's right. Later, we spread the word widely, rallying the Human Clan to gather at one place and collectively head to Ice City."

Lin Yan understood in his heart.

Han Liuzhen couldn't abandon the people, wanting to bring as many of them as possible to settle in Ice City.

So he didn't follow Mr. Liu.

Instead, shortly after, he encountered danger, fought desperately, and even actively absorbed the strange energy to maintain his combat power.

After the battle, he showed signs of losing control and thus took his own life, passing this great mission to Shi Wen.

Shi Wen gathered all the forces of the Human Clan to head to Ice City, which led to the subsequent events.

"Tribulation Ash?"

Lin Yan showed a thoughtful expression and said, "Can you tell me in detail how you saved Mr. Liu?"

Shi Wen hesitated for a moment, thinking that by now, there was nothing worth hiding.

Mr. Liu's group of more than ten people was ambushed by over twenty Tribulation Ash.

In the end, Han Liuzhen took action, seized a spear from a Tribulation Ash expert, and assassinated the leading Tribulation Ash.

This Tribulation Ash leader had the cultivation of the Refining God Realm, but with Mr. Liu's restraint, he was nailed to a tree by Han Liuzhen with a single spear thrust.

Those from the Tribulation Ash were slaughtered to the last.

"..."

The turmoil in Lin Yan's heart became extremely intense at this moment.

Refining God Realm cultivation!

Nailed to a tree by a single spear!

This happened a month ago!

It adds up!

In this life, he was indeed a Tribulation Ash expert.

But at this moment, the tumultuous thoughts in his heart gave rise to a strange sensation within Lin Yan.

"Right, before the Tribulation Ash leader died..."

Shi Wen whispered, "He also transmitted a message to Lord Han, saying that the other party could not be trusted! So all along this journey, my heart has indeed been uneasy..."

At this point, he chuckled self-mockingly and said, "But can the words of a Tribulation Ash be trusted? I see that Ice City is indeed prosperous and flourishing. It's quite incredible to maintain such a scene amidst this chaotic world! Presumably, only the various city-states of the South Mountain Sacred Land have such a picturesque scene today..."

Lin Yan did not speak.

When it came to the banquet.

In Lin Yan's eyes, this banquet was just an ordinary meal.

But in such a tumultuous era, even in Ice City, it counts as a fairly high-standard banquet.

It was a delicacy unimaginable for the refugees outside the city.

There was meat, vegetables, and rice.

More importantly, the dishes were seasoned with salt.

For the young girl beside Shi Wen, it was a feast she had never had in her entire life.

"Even if it's the legendary last meal before execution, it would be worth it."

The young girl patted her belly and said, satisfied.

"Miss, you jest."

Mr. Liu said, "The good days are just beginning! This is the start of your journey toward a new life..."

This made everyone involuntarily tear up, many already sobbing softly.

Lin Yan didn't speak, just picked up a piece of meat, put it in his mouth, and chewed slowly.

The taste was like chewing wax.

——

After the banquet.

Everyone headed to the Temple.

This Temple, blessed with flourishing incense.

The city's people have received the grace of the Year-Ruling Grand Duke of Tai Sui, and they can maintain their livelihood in this chaotic world.

Under the guidance of Mr. Liu, the group arrived in front of the Temple.

"Mr. Liu, this is against the rules."

At this moment, a young lieutenant with the surname Li rode over and said, "According to the rules, they should stay in the Outer City for a year. They either join the City Defense Army to guard the city's borders or work in agriculture to pay enough grain."

"Only after earning the right to enter the city can they come to pay homage to the Divine Venerable."

"A group of wild people from outside the city is not worthy to worship the Divine Venerable?"

"Mr. Liu, take them back."

With the young lieutenant's voice.

Shi Wen's eyes flashed with anger.

And the accompanying Martial Artists, absent of weapons, would have already drawn their blades.

But even without weapons, they all geared up to fight the opponent.

"Kid, time and again, you keep making things difficult for us, it's too much!"

The middle-aged Martial Artist wanted to fight with his bare hands.

But Shi Wen reached out and stopped him, saying, "If we act rashly and disrupt the city's order, we won't be able to stay."

The young lieutenant sneered, "As if you lowly people have the right to stay now!"

"Give me a face."

Mr. Liu said sternly, "Their leader once saved my life... At the time, I promised, no matter how many people they bring, Ice City would accept them. This has been approved by the City Lord."

"City Lord's approval?"

The young lieutenant surnamed Li showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He wanted to speak again.

But he heard Mr. Liu slowly say, "Are you going to defy the City Lord's orders?"

Upon hearing this, the young lieutenant surnamed Li fell silent.

Mr. Liu said again, "Whether they qualify to become a member of Ice City depends on the Divine Venerable's will... If the Divine Venerable does not allow it, I will personally see them out of the city."

After pausing for a moment, Mr. Liu added, "If the Divine Venerable permits, no one can stop them."

The young lieutenant surnamed Li remained silent.

"Still not leaving?"

The young girl beside Shi Wen shouted angrily, "Under Mr. Liu's recommendation and with the City Lord's approval, do you have the right to stop us?"

The young lieutenant sighed, turned his horse, and quietly left.

Lin Yan quietly watched the figure leaving, his eyes peaceful.

He felt that in the parting figure of this young lieutenant, there was a sense of profound desolation, a melancholy of helplessness.

"Let's go."

Mr. Liu said, "Auspicious time has arrived, we should enter the temple to pay homage to the Divine Venerable."

Shi Wen responded, following behind, entering inside.

Strangely, in the temple, there were only a few stewards.

No temple priest, no envoy, no incense burner.

And in the main hall, a figure more than ten feet tall.

This was not a clay Golden Body but a real flesh-and-blood body.

From this figure, one could sense vast blood energy and an impressive Divine Power.

Upon entering the hall, everyone under the Divine Power couldn't help but feel awe, moved forward, and bowed down.

Then, Mr. Liu took out incense, already lit, and distributed it among the crowd.

"This brother..." Mr. Liu came to Lin Yan, saying, "With your skills, you are the one with the highest cultivation apart from Mr. Shi Wen! In the future, when these people enter Ice City, they will need a Chief. I have already recommended you to the City Lord."

"Oh?" Lin Yan raised an eyebrow and said, "So, I am to be the future leader of these people?"

"Mr. Shi Wen is getting old." Mr. Liu said, "I have high hopes for you. You will offer this first incense; I believe Mr. Shi Wen will have no objections..."

"We have no objections either." The young girl blinked, full of anticipation, saying, "On this journey, you were always the first to charge at Demons, fearless of death, protecting us; everyone saw it."

"Indeed." The fiery-tempered middle-aged Martial Artist also nodded, "Brother, the first incense is yours, I'm convinced."

"The first incense..."

Lin Yan took the incense and looked at Mr. Liu quietly, saying lightly, "Does this worship mean the first to die?"