My Master Disconnected Yet Again (Part 3)

Chapter 378: Preparation for War Against Deviant Ghosts

After that was said, everyone was in awe, and anxious looks came to their faces. A city attack by deviant ghosts was not a frequent occurrence, and moreover, the city in question was Moonfall City besides. That was the city with most Mystic cultivators besides Longxing City. Its towns houses the most Mystic cultivators- it had at least several dozens of them, if not more than a hundred. If such a number were unable to stop the ghosts, they couldn't imagine how many deviant ghosts there were.

"Sect master Ying, now that the deviant ghosts have attacked, how should we deal with it? Please tell us." Somebody spoke in response, and others expressed similar thoughts.

"Yes! Longxing City is the last defense. After here, deviant ghosts would go right into the capital. There will be a greater massacre of the living then!"

"That's right. We can absolutely not let them pass through. Let's chase away deviant ghosts and protect the realm!"

"We dare to come here because we have prepared to sacrifice. Please command us, Sect Master."

"For the orthodox of the world, even death would be honorable!"

Everybody wore very serious looks. They seemed to be not merely shouting slogans, but really ready to die.

Even Yi Qing was somewhat shocked. Such an action that feared not death in protection of the orthodox of the world was probably hard even for immortal sects. It was indeed admirable.

"Thank you so much, Fellow Daoists." Sect master Ying glanced at the crowd with a touched expression. "Yesterday, the disciples of Mystic Daoists have already headed to Moonfall to stop the deviant ghosts, but the situation of war is not known yet. Mystic cultivators of the third level and above have already headed there to help as well. Right now, fighting forces are few inside the city, and Moonfall City is lost. I hope Fellow Daoists would help me guard the city first for now."

Everyone nodded. The sect master whose surname was Ying gave a few commands and made some arrangements, before letting everyone go forward to register for the convenience of command.

"Master..." Yi Qing looked at Shen Ying beside him subconsciously. With the matter of deviant ghosts' attack, they were not likely to be interested in taking any in any new people, and they probably wouldn't be able to get information regarding Qinghe County soon. But somehow he felt a bit curious about the so-called deviant ghosts. "Are we going to register?"

"Sure." Shen Ying nodded, not objecting.

Only then did Yi Qing follow the crowd forward and register the name of the three, getting a wooden card with the word "Mystic". Sect master Ying arranged the defense positions and discussed how to confront the enemy from the stage, before the people on the square slowly left.

As deviant ghosts would only arrive after three days, Shen Ying's group had to live in the city for the time being. Besides, seeing that the time was nearing noon, it was time for lunch. Yi Qing thought about what to cook for lunch, while walking into an inn. But then he realized an important problem.

"What... what is this?" The innkeeper took the spirit stones that Yi Qing handed over with a face full of confusion. He smiled politely as he reminded him, "Sir, our inn does not accept barter. Have you brought silver with you?"

Shen Ying, "..."

Yi Qing: "..."

Song Ren, "..."

Only then did they remember that this was a mortal city which still used silver and gold. The currency of cultivators was not circulated here at all.

After leaving Father Niu, the master and disciple felt once again the crisis of not having money.

"Master, rest assured, there are lots of open spaces outside the city. Setting up a living space is only a small spell. I'll be able to cook soon." Yi Qing who got asked out by the inn said, looking serious.