I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1344: The Lords Cunning

The dawn of the next day broke.

As always, Qinghe Town teemed with people going about their routines. Folks had awakened at first light to chase their daily bread. Street vendors and traders bustled to and fro, while the nearby farmlands swarmed with hardworking peasants.

A serene and warm vibe of routine existence enveloped the whole little settlement.

When the initial rays of sunlight pierced the sky, eateries and tea shops along the road had swung their doors wide. Calls from sellers advertising their wares and calling out to buyers soon filled the air, blending with shouts from different traders, creating a vibrant buzz.

Regardless of the horrifying events from the day before, they amounted to just a fleeting disturbance. Once they shared a meal or sipped tea while murmuring in astonishment, the incident faded away. Existence pressed onward; the simple, down-to-earth, and hectic routine formed the core of life for Qinghe Town's inhabitants.

Yet.

Shortly after the main thoroughfare buzzed back to life, a heavier barrage of horse hooves thundering resounded from beyond the settlement!

Clop-clop! Clop-clop!

All at once.

The broad avenue instantly hushed. It was as if an innate sense of awe stirred within everyone, compelling them to halt and glance over their shoulders. Profound alarm gripped the entirety of Qinghe Town.

Even the town head, still nursing his wounds, blanched in terror and emerged to stand in deferential attention.

Beneath the stares of the assembled masses.

Just the growing intensity and sharpness of the hoofbeats reverberated from the hushed entryways. The noise approached ever nearer, bearing a fearsome aura of pressure that swept through!

As the foremost ten-foot-high ebony-maned spiritual steed charged past the portals.

All eyes locked unyieldingly on the mounted figure!

This individual sported a flowing beard and brows sharp as blades. His apparently midlife countenance radiated authority. Clad in cloud-patterned boots and opulent attire, he exuded an air of supreme elegance upon initial sight. Yesterday's visitor, Miss Chen, trailed right after him on her mount, showing no signs of defiance, her haughtiness notably subdued!

Beholding such a presence, the townsfolk were stunned into submission, ducking their heads and swapping looks, their gazes brimming with astonishment.

The town head quaked even more, his complexion draining of color. He rushed ahead on shaky legs to prostrate himself.

"I am Xu Daan, Mayor of Qinghe Town. Salutations, Lord City Master!"

Hiss...

A wave of sharp intakes of breath rippled across the gathering!

Who would have thought the fabled City Master would grace them personally? It explained why Miss Chen stuck so closely and submissively in his wake!

The regular people cowered in fear, too scared to utter a word, as they bowed low and dropped to their knees in homage. The whole area turned eerily quiet, each face etched with anxiety and unease.

Members of the demon-hunting team also lowered themselves with grave expressions. Rumors held that the Lord City Master was a mythic Martial King powerhouse, far surpassing even the ancient clan leader in prowess.

With a powerhouse of this magnitude gracing Qinghe Town in the flesh, a grave event loomed inevitable!

They scarcely dared picture what catastrophe might erupt. In silence, they beseeched the skies to shield Qinghe Town and let all endure the looming peril unscathed!

This instant.

The full length of Qinghe Town's avenue sank into utter stillness. A sense of peril hung over all, rendering them as mute as insects in the cold season!

Gazing at the humbly attired town head prostrated on the avenue, Chen Yuxin spared him little regard and promptly commanded.

"Enough with the formalities!"

"Lead us at once to that teacher from yesterday!"

Her voice rang efficient and commanding, true to her typical bold manner.

To track down the Martial Emperor powerhouse, she lacked the leisure to heed others. Toward insignificant insects, politeness was needless. This made sense inwardly, yet to spectators, it hinted at the might oppressing the feeble.

The elderly town head seethed inwardly but held his tongue. Before deeper thoughts could form, he moved to assent and incline once more.

Yet City Master Chen Cangyun barked a sharp rebuke, chastising his offspring amid the assembly.

"Insolent!"

"Mayor Xu serves faithfully within Ye City's domain. His years of toil and accomplishments mark him as your senior. How dare you show such discourtesy!"

"Stand aside!"

His icy reprimand prompted the crowd to lift their heads subtly in amazement.

Not even the aged town head had foreseen that the storied Lord City Master recognized his identity and valued decorum so deeply.

Ere the onlookers could fully process.

Chen Cangyun had swung down from his saddle and advanced to assist the town head to his feet.

"Mayor Xu, rise without delay."

"Pardon our intrusion. My daughter has grown overly pampered and bold. It's my failing in guidance. We've shamed ourselves."

The elder town head rose amid surging apprehension and hastily reciprocated the gesture with a quivering tone.

"Lord City Master overstates it, truly overstates it."

Upon hearing this, the commoners' curiosity and confusion deepened. Slowly, a few grew daring enough to peek upward, catching sight of the City Master supporting the town head with a gentle grin.

Abruptly.

Numerous gazes sparked with respect, inwardly praising the Lord City Master's bearing.

The prior heavy and stifling mood lightened considerably. The Lord City Master had swiftly garnered widespread favor.

Sensing the multitude of eyes upon him.

City Master Chen Cangyun pressed on with a grin, his manner growing ever warmer.

"Mayor Xu, no cause for alarm."

"This journey bears no administrative weight. Word reached me of a teacher in Qinghe Town blessed with remarkable wisdom and scholarship, prompting my personal call. Might you kindly make the introduction?"

These statements left the town head in complete bafflement, while the nearby old patriarch even questioned his very existence.

Good heavens...

The figure before them was none other than the Lord City Master! A titan whose mere utterance could seal the fate of multitudes, a famed Martial King master—and he conducted himself with such civility?

Learning of Mr. Yi Feng's erudition, he employed the term "pay a visit." Wasn't that excessively deferential?

By rights, a mere directive to appear would brook no refusal!

Even more astonishing, the Lord City Master had arrived himself, his speech laced with a tone of request, devoid of any overbearing airs?

This level of courtesy was unprecedented.

What merits did he hold to warrant such treatment!

Despite his exalted rank, he remained modest and gracious.

Such was the essence of a genuine magnate.

In a flash.

The town head brimmed with even greater honor and flattery. His arms, locked in a fearful salute, shook faintly, whether from thrill or anxiety unclear!

"L-Lord City Master overpraises, truly."

"I shall guide you forthwith. I shall guide you forthwith!"

As the town head proceeded in front to show the path, the City Master and his offspring advanced steadily in tow. Spectators lining the avenue brimmed with awe, murmuring in profound wonder at the day's spectacle, their looks now alight with esteem.

"Heavens above..."

"Indeed, the Lord City Master embodies unparalleled grace!"

"Tsk, tsk, what bearing from a true leader!"

...

Soft murmurs of acclaim wafted from the distance. Through mere surface poise, he had captured innumerable affections. Listening to this, Chen Yuxin flushed with embarrassment, at last grasping the chasm separating her from her sire in managing affairs and interacting with others.

Merely this tactic of endearing himself sufficed for her to study lifelong.

These unremarkable masses meant nothing, yet as tales circulated, her father's prestige would surely amplify. It promised endless gains for Ye City without drawback. Surely the Martial Emperor master had perceived it as well. Earning favor prior to their encounter—what a masterful stroke!

With her father at the helm this time, success seemed all but assured.

Amid the hopeful smirks of parent and child.

The town head halted before the humble hut nestled at the mountain's base and turned with profound respect to salute.

"City Master, Eldest Miss."

"Here lies Mr. Yi Feng's modest dwelling."