Anime Crossover: The Daily Life of a Veterinarian Starting with a Divine Beast

Chapter 482 The Current State of Wuxiang City

The current emperor, Liu Yan, the young master Liu whom Li Muyang had met before, was in his prime. His methods, intelligence, and personality were all above average, and he was also quite reasonable! Furthermore, he was a martial artist and placed great emphasis on governing the country through martial arts and promoting national prosperity through science and technology!

Within the Great Qian Dynasty, no matter how much Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism develop, they all have to give face to His Majesty the Emperor!

In a sense, Liu Yan is like a combination of the best qualities of four great emperors of all time, without inheriting their flaws! Plus, with Zhao Chen giving him special treatment, the Great Qian Dynasty hasn't experienced much chaos yet, and the development environment is excellent – ​​it's practically perfect!

In fact, the First Emperor and Emperor Taizong of Tang in other countries have also changed a lot now and cannot be compared with those in history. They have changed a lot and seem more perfect!

The reason for this is the increase in knowledge and the difference in ability. The establishment of the Immortal Dynasty and the Divine Kingdom greatly helped them to improve their control over their respective countries. They also took this opportunity to embark on the path of cultivation. The stronger the national power, the stronger their strength.

This led to the development of special uses such as imperial laws and edicts, enabling officials to cultivate and master extraordinary powers, which also came with a special suppressive effect.

But there are gains and losses, and this kind of cultivation method is somewhat similar to faith in God. The will of the people and officials can influence the will of the monarch.

However, it doesn't have the same profound impact as faith in a god, nor does it lead to life and death. It simply makes the monarch more concerned with domestic development and the wishes of the people.

Of course, if the monarch himself is incompetent, then the incompetent and tyrannical ruler will remain the same.

Currently, the Qin, Tang, and Qian dynasties are the strongest.

Li Muyang, Bai Yuxiu, Feng Ling'er, and Huiliyi, along with their cousin Li Shixuan, arrived in Wuxiang City.

As one of the few players from the Great Qian region, Li Shixuan had also been to Wuxiang City, after all, it was the number one martial arts holy land in the Great Qian, with masters everywhere!

Even those eminent figures from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are very polite when they come to Wuxiang City, addressing each other as fellow Daoists of the same generation.

Moreover, Wuxiang City... nowadays, it really resembles a legendary immortal cultivation sect, with a fantastical atmosphere. Various mechanical beasts and the like are integrated into people's lives, and various mechanical creations made of bronze, wood, and stone have greatly improved the quality of life and work efficiency.

In addition, during the Lunar New Year, the house is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

For ordinary people who come to Wuxiang City, they just wander around the city. It's practically impossible for them to enter the Wuxiang City Lord's Mansion.

Li Shixuan had previously encountered some extraordinary NPC demons, something like the Blood Demon, who tried to force their way into the Wuxiang City Lord's Mansion, but they crashed into a barrier halfway there and were burned to ashes on the spot.

Since then, the attitudes of Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist masters who come to Wuxiang City have become much better.

"The young city lord is back!"

"Yuxiu is back!"

"The son-in-law is back!"

Li Muyang chuckled and scratched his head, while his cousin beside him wore a teasing smile, implying that he had already gained the approval of his future in-laws!

The Bai family couple, Bai Muzhen and Bai Yutang, quickly ran out using their lightness skills. Bai Muzhen immediately picked up her daughter and spun her around, then affectionately pinched Yuxiu's cheek and teased, "Hmm...you've gotten fat!"

"No way!" Bai Yuxiu immediately retorted with a pout, her lips round and plump! Feng Ling'er chuckled to herself from the side.

Bai Yutang chuckled and patted Li Muyang on the shoulder: "So you still remember to bring my Yuxiu back!"

"Hehe!" Li Muyang chuckled and spread his hands, then introduced Bai Yutang, "This is my cousin, Li Shixuan."

Bai Yutang turned his head, and Li Shixuan politely bowed and greeted him, "Uncle, hello."

Li Shixuan had met Bai Yutang before and knew that this master of the Bai family looked a lot like his uncle Li Yunfei. But at the time, Li Shixuan thought it was a coincidence. Now... it seems to be a coincidence again...?

"He's not related to Uncle, is he?" Li Shixuan whispered in Li Muyang's ear. They look so alike, it's hard to say!

He didn't know anything about clones or alternate identities; he just found it strange.

Li Muyang shrugged: "Well... I asked him, and my dad said it's not related. If there really is any connection, maybe Uncle Bai's ancestor was also the Yellow Emperor?"

Li Shixuan had just nodded in agreement when he realized something was wrong: "Damn it! That's not right! Every Chinese person has some blood of the Yellow Emperor in them!"

Li Muyang rolled his eyes: "Otherwise what?"

Li Shixuan felt like he had been tricked, but also like his cousin was serious.

I can’t tell the difference, I really can’t tell the difference!

The group entered the city lord's mansion. Bai Muzhen chatted quietly with the three girls, while Li Muyang and Li Shixuan followed Bai Yutang to find You Shuyun.

After all, You Shuyun is the nominal true city lord of Wuxiang City, while Bai Muzhen and Bai Yutang are the masters of the Bai family. You Shuyun still makes the decisions on major matters. Bai Muzhen and Bai Yutang are very clear about their identities as the strongest henchmen of Wuxiang City!

Upon entering, one could see You Shuyun conversing with a middle-aged man. Judging from his attire, he was likely an official of the Great Qian Dynasty, though his rank might not be very high. However, if nothing unexpected happened, he was probably an Imperial Censor, which meant he wielded considerable power! He was also a confidant of Emperor Liu, tasked with inspecting affairs on behalf of the emperor!

Upon seeing the group enter, You Shuyun introduced them, saying, "This is Lord Lin, the Salt Inspector sent by the Imperial Court."

Everyone bowed and greeted each other before taking their seats.

"What brings Lord Lin here..." Bai Yutang asked, squinting. He had recognized the identity of this censor, which was why he felt a little puzzled.

Imperial Censor Lin clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Lord Bai..."

"No! I'm backing down!" Bai Yutang hurriedly called out to stop him. His previous official position in the court was equivalent to that of an imperial bodyguard, a third-rank official. He was also a blood relative of the emperor, even if they were completely unrelated. In terms of rank alone, he was indeed higher than the seventh-rank Imperial Censor Lin in front of him.

But it's all in the past now. Besides, Imperial Censor Lin may have a low official rank, but he wielded a lot of power!

Imperial Censor Lin had no choice but to change his tune: "Mr. Bai, I have come to Wuxiang City to ask for help!"

"Hmm?" Bai Yutang frowned. "Lord Lin must be inspecting the salt route for His Majesty, right? Has he encountered any trouble?"

Imperial Censor Lin gave a wry smile: "Alas, it's not about the salt route. When I went to investigate the Huai salt, I discovered that a black dragon had recently appeared in the coastal area, causing great suffering to the local people. They even demand that the locals sacrifice young boys and girls to it every month, otherwise they won't be allowed to go out to sea..."

"...Lord Lin, shouldn't you be seeking help from the Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist schools to handle this? Why have you come to my Wuxiang City?" Bai Yutang said, both amused and exasperated. "We're just a bunch of martial artists! How could we possibly deal with a monster like the Black Flood Dragon?"

Well, actually, if Bai Yutang or Bai Muzhen were to take action, there's a high probability they could kill the Black Dragon. But it's the Lunar New Year, and they want to make themselves and their wives travel to the coastal area.

Imperial Censor Lin sighed deeply again: "Who can argue with that! The problem is, as Mr. Bai knows, our Great Qian Dynasty ultimately prioritizes the imperial court. The three schools of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are weak and have been looking for opportunities. It's not that I didn't try to approach them this time, but they were completely shirking their responsibilities!"

"I get it! They just went through the motions without actually doing anything!" Bai Yutang understood. They probably wanted to wait until things got out of hand before they took action, which would both damage the court's reputation among the people and increase their own prestige.

Seeing that Bai Yutang was still hesitating, Imperial Censor Lin spoke again: "Mr. Bai, His Majesty has issued a secret decree, so rest assured! He will definitely not let Wuxiang City work for nothing! Just name your conditions!"

At this moment, Li Muyang spoke up: "Doesn't the imperial court have a department specifically for dealing with demons?"

Imperial Censor Lin was taken aback. Who is this person?

You Shuyun explained helplessly, "Mu Yang, you overestimate the speed of the court's development. Although the mysterious resurgence has been going on for several years, the main extraordinary means of the Great Qian Dynasty still come from the imperial edicts and decrees of the court. These things are quite effective against ordinary demons, at least protecting most of the cities."

"But in coastal areas, especially far from cities, the effectiveness of imperial decrees is greatly reduced." Bai Yutang explained helplessly, "When it comes to things like exorcising demons, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are far more proficient!"

"They're good at defense, but not good at offense." Li Muyang nodded, understanding the current situation of Daqian. The black dragon was probably quite strong, and with the advantage of being at sea, that little thing was not something an ordinary person could handle.

"How did other countries solve it?" Li Muyang continued to ask. Indeed, it had been a while since he had been here, and he didn't know much about these common-sense issues.

Li Shixuan also knew about this issue: "Brother, other countries either accepted the cooperation of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, or they were like the Qin and Tang dynasties. The emperors of these two countries recruited heroes and talented people from all over the world, and even created a cultivation system for subduing demons and established departments such as the Demon Extermination Bureau."

"Heh." Li Muyang sneered at this: "A system specifically for exorcising demons and monsters? How could it be created in just a few years? I'm afraid some old fogies must have made a move. To put it nicely, it's bowing down to some old guys, but it's just making it sound better in name."

However, he understood the situation. Although the gods of the Great Qian Dynasty did not interfere recklessly out of respect for him, this resulted in the Great Qian Dynasty having very few old monsters, or rather, not powerful enough. At the very least, it was impossible for them to immediately produce a system that could be cultivated to target demons and monsters.

In the end, it's just a different skin.

Currently, apart from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, whose influence is widespread throughout the martial arts world, there are very few local forces or capable individuals in the Great Qian Dynasty who can subdue demons and monsters.

That's not enough to establish authority!

This situation isn't just about giving Li Muyang face! More than anything, it's about making the Great Qian bow down! It's about reaching a cooperation agreement with those old fogies. As for what they want? Li Muyang isn't quite sure yet.

However, since Daqian is under his protection, and the current situation is somewhat related to Li Muyang, he naturally won't sit idly by!