<h4>Chapter 1504: Chapter 1501: Panic Spreads</h4>


    Xu Wendong’s words had a tremendous impact and shock on Lu Shuling.


    After all, Chu Xiong was a powerful figure at the peak of the True Immortal Realm.


    The strength of such a level of expert is terrifying, not to mention that he had cultivated the techniques of the Other Races.


    Xu Wendong showed a humble smile: "I was just a bit lucky to have barely killed him."


    Lu Shuling couldn’t calm her heart for a long time.


    Although Xu Wendong spoke lightly, she knew that the battle between the two must have been extremely fierce.


    After recollecting herself, tears welled up in Lu Shuling’s eyes, and she expressed her gratitude: "Husband, thank you for killing the traitor Chu Xiong."


    "If it hadn’t been for him back then, Lingyan Pavilion wouldn’t have lost so badly."


    She knew.


    Even if Chu Xiong hadn’t betrayed the sect, the Other Races would have eventually captured Lingyan Pavilion.


    But it certainly wouldn’t have been such a disastrous defeat.


    Xu Wendong said softly, "It was my duty."


    As he said this, an embarrassed and troubled expression appeared on Xu Wendong’s face.


    Seeing Xu Wendong at a loss for words, Lu Shuling wiped away her tears and couldn’t help but ask, "Husband, what’s wrong?"


    Xu Wendong sighed: "I won’t hide it from you, before our senior brother passed away, he entrusted our third senior sister to me, asking me to take good care of her and protect her for life."


    As soon as he said this.


    Lu Shuling’s expression immediately froze.


    Apparently, she hadn’t expected that senior brother would entrust the third senior sister to Xu Wendong.


    Although she had a good rtionship with the third senior sister.


    She couldn’t ept sharing a man with her.


    However.


    Thinking about how senior brother had once risked everything to save her life and all the moments they shared, she eventually reluctantly epted this fact.


    She forced a smile: "Since senior brother entrusted the third senior sister to you, you must not let him down."


    Xu Wendong nodded solemnly.


    Lu Shuling said softly, "Alright, you should go to the Alchemy Hall, yesterday when I went to pick up some elixirs, Senior Han was very concerned about you."


    "Okay."


    Xu Wendong agreed, left home, and went to the Alchemy Hall, where he met Han Hexiang who was reading ancient books. He bowed and said, "Greetings, Master!"


    Seeing Xu Wendong return safely, Han Hexiang’s face showed a rxed smile: "Did you encounter any danger during this outing?"


    Xu Wendong reported the events that had urred in Yuxu Cave to Han Hexiang.


    After listening, Han Hexiang’s face changed dramatically, and his eyes revealed a solemn look: "Something’s off, really off!"


    Xu Wendong couldn’t help but ask: "What’s off?"


    Han Hexiang said: "Since we entered the Underground City, although Other Races have been searching for us, there’s never been a mass gathering of Otherworldly Demons."


    "Why are they searching for the whereabouts of our Human Race?"


    He knew.


    If countless Otherworldly Demons gathered together and conducted a carpet search of this area, it wouldn’t be long before the Underground City would be exposed.


    Once the Underground City is exposed in the eyes of the Otherworldly Demons.


    The consequences would be unimaginable.


    "I need to report this to Lord Immortal King." Han Hexiang stood up and disappeared from Xu Wendong’s sight. Although he didn’t know why so many Otherworldly Demons appeared in Yuxu Cave, one thing was clear, this event was very unusual.


    ns needed to be made early.


    Later, Xu Wendong returned to his residence.


    That night, all cultivators in the Underground City received a message.


    The Otherworldly Demons were wreaking havoc, and to ensure the safety of the cultivators inside the city, effective immediately, entry into the city was allowed, but not exiting.


    This news caused panic among the city’s popce. Although they all knew the surface was dangerous, this situation was unprecedented.


    After all, without being able to go out on missions, obtaining contribution points was impossible, making survival a very difficult task.


    In response, Tianji Pavilion also posted an announcement that all cultivators in the city could line up at Tianji Pavilion to receive relief food to maintain basic survival.


    Thus.


    The Underground City fell into a state of panic and lockdown.


    However, Xu Wendong’s life was unaffected by this.


    Although he hadn’t officially be Han Hexiang’s disciple, they already had the status of master and disciple.


    Moreover, his alchemy skills had already received Han Hexiang’s approval, enabling him to take on alchemy tasks to earn contribution points.


    He could earn over a thousand contribution points a day, which was enough to sustain his life alongside Lu Shuling and Xue Yan.


    Of course.


    Lu Shuling was a City Guard and had a sry too.


    However.


    Her ie was far less than what Xu Wendong earned from alchemy.


    In the blink of an eye, seven days passed like a sh.


    After this long period of rest, Xue Yan also adjusted her mental state, moving on from the pain of losing her beloved. Although she wanted to do something.


    She didn’t have any particr skills nor could she leave the Underground City, making her seem somewhat absent-minded.


    Noticing Xue Yan’s off mood, Xu Wendong couldn’t help but approach her, softly saying: "Senior Sister, I want to have Eight Treasure Rice tonight, could you go buy some?" As he spoke, he handed her his Dragon Talisman, which was much like a bank card on Earth, allowing for the direct deduction of contribution points when purchasing anything.


    Eight Treasure Rice is made of spirit rice, steamed with eight kinds of nuts, and Xu Wendong had eaten it once before, leaving a deep impression.


    Xue Yan couldn’t help but say: "Junior Brother Xu, under the current material shortage within the city and skyrocketing prices, even though you’re earning lots of contribution points, you should still be thrifty."


    "There are still some spirit rice left at home, I’ll buy some nuts and we’ll make it ourselves!"


    "It may not taste as good as what’s in the restaurant, but it’ll be more economical."


    Xu Wendong’s eyes brightened: "Then I’ll trouble you with that, Senior Sister."


    Xue Yan blushed and said: "Living and eating with you all, it feels better for me to do something. As long as you don’t mind, I can take charge of the three meals a day from now on!"


    "Sure!" Xu Wendong readily agreed.


    He initially asked Xue Yan to buy Eight Treasure Rice to give her something to do, so she wouldn’t be too bored.


    He hadn’t expected her to propose taking charge of all the meals.


    Though he felt a bit guilty.


    If it could make Xue Yan feel fulfilled, he was willing to ept it.


    "By the way." Xu Wendong added: "Senior Sister, buy as much spirit rice and nuts, and even meat as possible when you’re in the city."


    Xue Yan looked puzzled, clearly not understanding why Xu Wendong wanted to buy so much food when prices were rising.


    Xu Wendong revealed his concerns: "The city has been locked down, and we don’t know how long this situation willst. If it’s just three or five days, it’s fine, but if itsts for months, the price of supplies will certainly soar."


    "Although prices are already high, as long as you’re willing to spend, you can still stockpile some."


    "In chaos, having food means peace of mind!"


    Xue Yan solemnly nodded, feeling that Xu Wendong made sense, and immediately took his Dragon Talisman, then left the house.


    Just shortly after Xue Yan left, Lu Shuling returned home covered in blood. Her face was pale, and there was a horrifying wound on her abdomen, making her look in a terrible state.


    Xu Wendong was shocked: "Shuling, what happened to you? Who hurt you?"