Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 903 - 21: Trapping the Demon in a Jar

At the darkest hour just before dawn, after receiving orders from the Fourth Prince of Dark Demon, Chen Jiangyin rode the Corpse Bone Dragon back to Four Symbols City.

Yue Jinghua, after the departure of the Second Prince of Dark Demon and Chen Jiangyin, stood beside that unusually enchanting cluster of Black Manzhu Flowers.

She untied the Jade Token from her waist, which had the character "Worry" written on it.

Ying Wuyou, the Demon Clan name of Zong Shaoqing as the Fourth Prince of Demon Emperor.

After the sun rose, the Black Manzhu Flowers withered, as if they never appeared.

Black Manzhu Flowers, growing in dark places, symbolize death and despair. Their extraordinary beauty and enchanting bloom hide disasters and wars.

Under the sunlight, the character "Worry" turned blood-red. Within this Jade Token, a drop of blood remained.

It was this very drop of blood from the Emperor Demon Clan that enabled Yue Jinghua to resist the poison of the Black Manzhu Flowers from the Second Prince of Dark Demon.

In terms of toxicity resistance, this drop of blood was superior to that of the Second Prince of Dark Demon, or even the Jile Crown Prince.

Yue Jinghua suspected that the blood in the Jade Token belonged to Emperor Demon Ying Wuya.

In that case, Zong Shaoqing knew early on that he might one day be confused by the poison of Black Manzhu Flowers, hence he prepared in advance to leave this Jade Token for himself.

Yue Jinghua clenched the Jade Token tightly, whispering softly, "Zong Shaoqing, this time, I owe you a favor, but I will never forget that it was also the Emperor Demon Clan that caused me to be poisoned by the flowers."

After pondering this, Yue Jinghua put away the Jade Token. Having already found the real culprit and uncovered the Second Prince of Dark Demon’s conspiracy, she hurried back to Four Symbols City to inform everyone of the impending plan: within three days, Chen Jiangyin would poison the city’s water and food supply, then signal to open the city gates, allowing the Second Prince of Dark Demon to lead his army straight into Four Symbols City.

Upon learning this news, the City Lord Mansion was in an uproar, with people divided into two factions.

Some, filled with righteous indignation, demanded to immediately capture the traitor Chen Jiangyin and kill him directly to avoid future troubles.

Others suggested imprisoning Chen Jiangyin, so that after three days without any signal from the Second Prince of Dark Demon, he would resort to other strategies.

"Chen Jiangyin cannot be killed. He has saved many people before, and both during and after the battle, Four Symbols City needs an experienced Pill Master," Yue Jinghua was not ungrateful, aware of Chen Jiangyin’s feelings for her. He had repeatedly helped her, even defying orders from Four Symbols City and Danlu.

She couldn’t bring herself to kill him.

"What should we do then? That guy is poisoned by flower poison. He seems fine by day, but who knows what he might do come nightfall? Though he appears powerless, he is a Poison Dragon Knight and skilled in using poison. If he truly acts, aside from the powerful ones in Sun and Moon Districts who could resist for a moment, who else is his match? Pill Masters have shallow cultivation but are recognized across the continent as one of the hardest to deal with."

They practice dual cultivation of pills and poison, capable of manipulating life and death with a wave of a hand.

"If the Second Prince of Dark Demon wants to poison us, let him poison away. He has his tricks, and I have my schemes. Listen to me..." Yue Jinghua conspired with the crowd in whispers, leaving them dumbstruck and speechless after she finished speaking.

The next day, Chen Jiangyin awoke and upon exiting, noticed everyone’s strange demeanor towards him. Feeling puzzled, he pulled Yue Jinghua aside to whisper, "Don’t you think everyone looks strange?"

"You’re overthinking. Everyone has been tense lately due to the Demon Army’s pressure, so don’t be paranoid. Let me tell you a story called ’Catching a Tortoise in a Jar’, about a foolish tortoise being captured..." Yue Jinghua reassured Chen Jiangyin without revealing the truth, spinning a tale randomly.

Another two days passed, and on the third night, the Second Prince of Dark Demon, already stationed outside Four Symbols City with ten thousand Demon Army troops, stayed sleepless through the night, waiting for the prearranged signal with Chen Jiangyin.

Yet, as the third period of night approached, there was still no sign.

The Demon Army warriors accompanying the Second Prince of Dark Demon grew curious, "Second Prince, where’s the signal from that kid Chen Jiangyin? Could it be that he was discovered by people in Four Symbols City, or he found out about his flower poison and already cured it?"

Certainly, Chen Jiangyin was a formidable Pill Master, and the Human Race was cunning. Who knows if they’re secretly plotting something.

"That’s impossible. Apart from my father’s passionate blood, there’s no antidote in the world that can cure Black Manzhu Flower Poison," the Second Prince of Dark Demon spoke with confidence. If Chen Jiangyin didn’t follow his orders, he would surely use flower poison to ensure Chen Jiangyin dies as a flower person.

As the Demon Army discussed, suddenly, fireworks sparkled in the sky above Four Symbols City.

Fireworks blossomed in mid-air, forming into a shape of Black Manzhu Flower.

The fireworks was the agreed signal between the Second Prince of Dark Demon and Chen Jiangyin.

"The city gate is open," shortly after the display of Black Manzhu Flower fireworks, the tightly shut gate of Four Symbols City opened.

The Second Prince of Dark Demon rejoiced, believing that after tonight, Four Symbols City would be his prize.

With the Jile Crown Prince now dead, the imperial throne of the Emperor Demon Clan was within grasp as long as he conquered Four Symbols City.

The Second Prince of Dark Demon led his demon army, riding demon beasts through the city gates of Four Symbols City.

It was already past the third period of night, and the lights within the city were dim. Only a dozen city guards sprawled, east and west, on the ground, exhibiting signs of poisoning.

The city was silent without any extra sounds.

Chen Jiangyin stood woodenly at the city gate, waiting for the Second Prince of Dark Demon.

"Well done, Chen Jiangyin, now take me to the City Lord Mansion," the Second Prince of Dark Demon scanned around, finding no strong Dark Power or hidden experts, growing even more convinced that Chen Jiangyin had poisoned everyone in the city.

The Second Prince of Dark Demon divided his men into several groups, with one group following him to the City Lord Mansion, while the others went to the Sun, Moon, Star, and Constellation Districts to slaughter the city folk.

The Second Prince left a few to guard the city gate.

After a commotion of beast hooves, the demon army dispersed in different directions within the city.

The few demon soldiers left to guard the city gates reclined comfortably. As they closed the gates, the dozen city guards who had been lying down jumped up, swords raised, slaying with a splash of blood onto the ground.

"Haha, I’m suffocated! You dark demons sure are lucky to meet me, dying peacefully. Those unlucky ones, wait till you reach the City Lord Mansion, see how the captain deals with you. Those who cross our captain never end well," laughed Luo from the July Team, who was tasked with guarding the city gates.