Chapter 314: Ning Bei's Additional Plans
With a roar from Ah Bao, the giant bear's body reached the city gate. Its right claw glowed with an eerie purple light as it fiercely struck the transparent wall in front of it.
"Bang!"
At that moment, the invisible wall seemed to gain substance. Under the trembling gaze of the city's defending officers, the Star Luo defensive formation showed cracks like shattered glass.
The cracks showed no sign of stopping and spread upward into the sky above Star Luo City. The great formation covering the capital shattered with a sharp "crack," like a broken glass cup. At the same time, the defensive Soul Guidance Device on the top floor of the central tower dimmed and exploded, scattering fragments everywhere.
The minister who had been guarding the device felt as if the sky was collapsing. This was an ancestral national treasure!
"Hahaha, the turtle shell is broken."
"Minions, charge into the city!"
Seeing Ah Bao succeed, Qiu'er waved her hand and jumped onto the head of the Red Gold Tiger King under the city gate, leading the charge towards the gate.
"Roar!"
Qiu'er led the way, smiling as she raised her delicate fist.
"Watch Grandma's Door-Splitting Fist!"
"Bang!"
The strength from her slender arms and legs was disproportionate as it struck the city gate. The fifty-meter-high gate collapsed with a loud crash, leaving the tens of thousands of stunned defenders behind it exposed.
"What… what do we do? So many soul beasts!"
"I don't want to fight these beasts! I want to go home!"
Tens of thousands of eyes like wolves, tigers, and leopards stared, terrifying the ordinary soldiers. Some began dropping their weapons and running into the city. This act was like a stone thrown into calm water, stirring up waves. The soldiers followed suit, abandoning their armor and fleeing while crying and yelling.
"Bastards!"
Dai Tianyu, standing on the gate, watched the scene with rage. He had trained these soldiers, and now that he needed them, they were so unreliable.
"Your Majesty."
The Empress beside him hesitated, wanting to tell Dai Tianyu to escape Star Luo City but couldn't bring herself to say it.
Having been married for many years, Dai Tianyu could read her thoughts. Gritting his teeth, he said, "I won't leave. If I lose Star Luo City, how can I still be called the Star Luo Emperor?"
"Xu Lvzhi, order the soul master troops to intercept the beast tide. Under no circumstances can the soul beasts enter the core city area."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After giving his orders, Dai Tianyu ran into the city with his wife to command the city's second line of defense.
"Hahaha, charge, minions!"
With the gate defenders giving up, tens of thousands of soul beasts roared as they poured into the city. Flying soul beasts with air superiority attacked the soldiers and civilians inside.
Watching all the soul beasts enter the city, Ning Bei glanced at Da Ming beside him.
"You follow them. Don't let any soul beasts leave Star Luo City. Keep the destruction here."
"Understood."
After giving his orders to Da Ming, Ning Bei disappeared instantly and reappeared in the core city of Star Luo Empire. After a quick scan, he found his target.
He arrived at the entrance of a pharmacy, looking up at the sign: Ma Yinglong Grand Pharmacy. Smiling, he walked inside.
Over the years, thanks to Ning Bei's first- and second-grade pills, Ma Yinglong Pharmacy had developed rapidly. Several branches existed even inside Star Luo capital.
"Manager?"
"Coming, coming! Sir, what medicine do you need?"
A middle-aged man with a small mustache came out. He seemed to be the manager appointed by Ma Yinglong's chubby son.
Without wasting words, Ning Bei took out his Seven Treasures Token and tossed it to him.
The manager took the token in puzzlement, nearly trembling. This was the direct superior of his direct superior! His sharp eyes cleared instantly, and he bowed 40 degrees.
"Second young master, what brings you to Star Luo City?"
"I'm Ma Rulong, the manager of Ma Yinglong Grand Pharmacy's branch on Shi Jin Street. My admiration for you is as endless as the rivers and as…"
"Alright, alright, I'm not here to listen to your flattery. Have you heard about what's happening outside the city?"
Listening to the manager ramble on, Ning Bei quickly raised his hand to stop him.
The manager showed no displeasure at being cut off and continued to bow, asking, "Second young master, are you talking about the beast tide outside the city? The old Star Luo Emperor is worried about that. We just focus on selling medicine."
Hearing such mercenary words, Ning Bei rolled his eyes.
"Don't you care? The soul beasts have broken into the outer city already. Once the inner city gates fall, what chance is there under a collapsing nest?"
"Ah? What… what do we do then?"
Now the manager was dumbfounded. Typical merchant thinking made him feel it didn't matter as long as the fire didn't reach him. But learning he was also at risk made him panic.
"No worries, I'm here now."
Hearing Ning Bei, the manager breathed a sigh of relief and smiled flatteringly again.
"Second young master, is there something you want me to do?"
"Heh, you're pretty clever."
The manager smiled silently. This was a time to keep a low profile. If Ning Bei wanted to protect the pharmacy, it could be done behind the scenes. There was no need for him, a minor player, to be involved in lengthy talks. Since Ning Bei showed up, he must have something for him to do.
"Exactly, I need you to do something."
"Please command, second young master."
Seeing his obedient expression, Ning Bei nodded inwardly.
"Prepare all the healing pills here. Don't keep any in stock. After the beast tide passes, you'll take people and provide free aid to the injured civilians."
"Ah?"
The manager was stunned. He hadn't heard that his second young master was such a philanthropist. Instead of profiteering from the many injured, he was going to give away medicine for disaster relief?
Ning Bei saw his expression clearly and frowned slightly.
"Don't worry about the reason. Just carry it out. If there aren't enough pills, I have more."
Ning Bei could produce hundreds of thousands of first- and second-grade pills at will, and now he handed over a Soul Guidance Device containing tens of thousands of jade bottles.
Taking the device, the manager thought for a moment, then cautiously asked,
"Just helping people? Second young master should…"
Smart as he was, Ning Bei was very pleased with the manager's cleverness. He thought about recommending Ma Yinglong to promote him, perhaps to head of the Ma Yinglong Pharmacy's Greater Tiandou District branch.
"Yes. When you help people, mention the name of the Medicine God Douluo as much as possible. But don't be too obvious."
Ma Rulong's eyes brightened. He immediately understood the second young master's intentions and promised earnestly,
"Don't worry, second young master. I'll make sure the Medicine God Douluo's reputation spreads naturally throughout Star Luo City."
"Good. After this, come back to Tiandou. I'll ask Ma Yinglong to arrange new tasks for you."
"Thank you for your support, second young master."
Ma Rulong was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed to thank him. The promotion came suddenly.
"By the way, if conditions permit—"
"Yes, second young master."
(END CHAPTER)
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