"All these demons causing trouble around must be eradicated one by one."
To accomplish this task, the cooperation of the old gods, who are the local powers of Youxin Country, was indispensable.
"This is a good opportunity to observe and sift through the old gods in the country—those who are submissive, those who are usable, those who are rebellious, and those who are incompetent..."
On the way to Sanhe City, Che Shidao was thinking this in his heart.
Although he agreed to accept the old gods from the previous dynasty, that didn't mean he could tolerate some divine spirits who, while eating his rice, did the enemy's work, playing both sides.
"I hope those old gods know their place and don't force my hand to tear up the last semblance of peace with the Qing Immortal Sect."
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After sending Che Shidao away, Lu Yuan pondered in the courtyard before instructing Yi Dancheng, "With Youxin Country left to Che Shidao, I will personally oversee it here, there won't be any issues.
