Chapter 742: Wanted Across 5 Continents

Beiji City is covered in snow year-round, with snowflakes falling from the lead-gray clouds, silently drifting down, dyeing the world in a blanket of white.

You Su walked through the snow in a thick fur coat, wearing a fluffy felt hat with its ears hanging down to his temples; he pulled the collar up high, covering everything below his nose; coupled with his delicate sunglasses, his face was almost unrecognizable.

Such a mysterious disguise would attract extra attention in Zhongyuan Continent, but here in Beiao Continent, it’s quite common. To resist the cold, many people wrap themselves up like this.

Located at the northernmost edge of the Human Race territory in Beiao Continent, Beiji City was supposed to be a desolate little town. But when the Arctic Snowfield was freely accessible, Beiji City prospered by accommodating visitors, adventurers, and traders, and so the city reached a big city’s grandeur. Unfortunately, as the Arctic Snowfield got sealed by blizzards, it gradually declined, leaving what should have been bustling city gates with only a few people coming and going.

You Su quietly walked to the notice board hanging outside the city gate, not attracting the attention of those lazy city guards.

Despite having psychologically prepared himself, when he saw the face on the notice board, his pupils under the sunglasses widened involuntarily, and his clenched fists even broke a few strands of yarn in his woolen gloves.

“Bounty for the capture: You Su, a native of Chuyun City, Zhongyuan Continent, disciple of Lotus Peak at Profound Sky Sect. This person is the fallen demon, who took advantage during the Heroes’ Gathering to slaughter over two hundred talents from the Five Continents at South Sea Immortal Island. An unforgivable evil, indescribable in countless scrolls. The Five Divine Mountains are offering a reward for this demon; those providing accurate whereabouts will be rewarded with ten thousand premium Spirit Stones; those who capture this demon will be guests of honor at the Five Divine Mountains! Anyone withholding information or colluding with the criminal will be equally guilty!”

The word ‘crime’ was like a thunderclap in his ears, making the complexion under You Su’s felt hat turn pale, as he staggered back a step unconsciously.

He felt a nameless fire in his chest waiting to erupt, yet also experienced a weakness as if his body was losing all strength.

He never expected that the savior of so many on that night would become the unforgivable demon described in the bounty notice before him.

Has the matter of the True Lord been exposed? Is it a misunderstanding or a conspiracy?

You Su shivered all over, the bone-chilling cold pierced through the thick felt into his bone marrow.

You Su always thought his abrupt departure would at most leave them suffering from longing and anxiety, but eventually there would be a reunion.

But he never imagined his departure would also drag them into the quagmire of being related to a demon.

Master is still healing at Lotus Pool, Senior Sister is still foolishly waiting at Lotus Peak, Junior Sister hasn’t solved the mystery of the water condensation, Xueruo remains a demon in Zhongyuan Continent, Third Elder, Bihua Peak, the He Family… Are they all implicated because of him?

Perhaps that night of thunder and lightning, he should have accepted the fate assigned to him.

You Su felt an asphyxiating pain, loneliness like waves enveloped him.

In such a vast world, where should he go?

“Hey! Are you coming in or not? If not, we’re closing the gate!”

A city guard in heavy armor rubbed his hands incessantly, impatiently yelling at You Su’s back.

“Damn it, don’t even look at what kind of mess he is. Let’s ignore him, it’s freezing out here, no one is entering the city, let’s close the gate early and go back for some warm drinks.” Another city guard spoke even more bluntly, urging his companion.

Since this bounty notice was posted, they’d seen plenty trying to capture the fugitive for fame and fortune. But in this dilapidated city, there weren’t many decent folks, let alone anyone who’d seen a fearsome villain like this, especially not this poor-looking lad in low-quality fur.

You Su slowly turned around, his face covered tightly, even his eyes hidden. For some reason, the two guards suddenly felt a piercing coldness, making them shiver involuntarily.

They exchanged a glance, realizing they might have encountered a tough character, their tone softened by degrees:

“It’s useless trying to scam money, there are too many swindlers, and the authorities conduct strict checks; if it’s fake, your life won’t be spared. So don’t think about overnight success, just do your honest work. Time’s almost up, rest in the city.”

The world was as bright as daytime, but the actual time was already nearing night.

“Alright, officer, we are going into the city!”

An old man stooped and leaned on a cane approached, showing a fawning smile towards the two guards, holding two seasoned deer leg jerky.

Behind the old man were over twenty people, all wearing equally shabby fur robes, clearly some country bumpkins from remote places.

“Two deer legs, perfect for accompanying drinks. We’re new here, please officer, show us some leniency.”

Two deer legs aren’t something valuable, but to two good drinkers, it’s indeed a nice gift.

Upon hearing this, the guards grinned and accepted the old man’s ‘pass’ with satisfaction.

The guard weighed the two large deer legs, feeling contented, he stepped aside:

“Go on in.”

In fact, over the years, Beiji City grew increasingly desolate, with fewer and fewer visitors. To bring some life into Beiji City, inspections for those entering the city have always been lenient, especially for such a large group. The old man offered a bribe, and the guards eager for shift change didn’t even bother asking names and origins, letting them pass easily, much to the Clan Leader’s surprise and relief.