Demon Hunting Mansion, Discussion Hall.
Four people stood in front of the square table, each with a heavy expression, one of whom was Wang Zhou.
Their eyes occasionally glanced outside, as if waiting for something.
Soon.
A man hurriedly came from afar, entered the room, grabbed a teacup from the table, took a sip, then crushed it with five fingers, and angrily said, "The young master of the Chen Mansion, is simply seeking death."
"What do you mean by that?" Wang Zhou frowned and asked, being able to make the chief of the Demon Hunting Mansion, Li Zhiyong, this angry was evidently not an ordinary matter.
The Chen Mansion was wiped out overnight, only two people survived.
One was the Chen Mansion young master, the other was a personal servant.
He had just gone to ask that servant for details. The fact that a demon would take the risk to enter the city and wipe out a family was definitely not as simple as wanting to eat people.
Li Zhiyong said, "The young master of the Chen Mansion took his servant and guards out of the city to hunt. In the forest west of the city, they encountered a fox den, one of which was a White Fox that had just given birth. The young master of the Chen Mansion was overjoyed. Except for the White Fox, all the other cubs were killed."
Saying this, Li Zhiyong's voice paused, his expression kept changing, as if there was something he found difficult to articulate.
Wang Zhou sensed something terrible, "He wouldn't have?"
"Yes, that servant said Chen Zhong pointed at the White Fox and praised it, saying its fur was like white snow, its body was slender, and it was very charming. In a moment of excitement...words undone...subsequent events…the thought is unspeakable, it's simply..."
Wang Zhou and the others looked at each other, their expressions were rich in astonishment, never did they expect it to be like this.
No wonder the demon would rather take risks to destroy the entire Chen Mansion.
Though demons are extremely brutal, this matter had nothing to do with brutality, even a demon has something that cannot be tolerated.
"Men are indeed dirty and disgusting." The only woman among the five frowned in disdain.
The four men present felt quite awkward, such a sweeping generalization was a bit excessive.
Wang Zhou said, "Now that they were lucky enough to survive, the demon will definitely not let them go, maybe it will come tonight. To enter the city without being discovered by the Demon Hunting Mansion, its cultivation is likely not weak."
The only woman among the five spoke, "Although demons must be exterminated upon encounter, fighting a demon to death for a disgusting person seems hardly worthwhile. Besides, if we accumulate enough merits soon, we'll qualify to take the Immortal Sect's examination. It might be better to ignore this, let them fend for themselves, and pacify the demon's fury."
"Junior Sister Liu, what are you saying? Demons are to be condemned by everyone, how can we let them go unchecked?" Li Zhiyong said, then raised his hand, "No need for further discussion, if that demon dares to come tonight, we will leave it here."
Liu Ru snorted, turned her head away in displeasure, unwilling to listen to Li Zhiyong.
Wang Zhou looked at the four, feeling rather helpless, outside Jiangdu City there were demon activities, and the members of the Demon Hunting Mansion capable of dealing with them were the elite from the noble families across the empire. They didn't really come here to protect Jiangdu City, but to earn merits.
Once the merit is full, they will leave this place to take the Immortal Sect's examination, and if they can enter the Immortal Sect, then they will soar skyward, becoming Immortals, no longer ordinary people.
From then on, one is in the sky, the other on the ground, it would be hard to meet again.
Government.
Upon returning, Lin Fan immediately gathered his men, knowing it was such a tragedy encountering Wang Zhou. Even if beaten to death, he would not have gone to the streets, it was like throwing himself into the net.
"Chief, everyone is in position."
Lin Fan stood with his hands behind his back, head held high, nodded in satisfaction, then spoke, "Just now, Lord Wang gave orders for us to surround the Chen Mansion. This is our first task as constables. I hope you all stay alert, don't let me down, and don't let Lord Wang down."
"Yes, rest assured Chief, we will do our best." His subordinates shouted.
"Chief, I remember the Chen Mansion is one of the wealthiest merchant families in Jiangdu City, very rich. They didn't commit a crime, did they, to be wiped out?"
Lin Fan slowly revealed a smile, but this smile carried a hint of sarcasm. If it were really like that, it would be great.
But as the leader of these novice constables, could he show panic?
That was certainly not acceptable.
He must remain calm and composed.
"Wrong, the Chen Mansion didn't break the law, they were just wiped out by some unknown entity last night, it's not something to worry about. They are in the city, could a demon come in looking for death?" Lin Fan said smilingly, acting very relaxed, indifferent, even somewhat self-deceptive.
The annihilation of the Chen Mansion shocked everyone, yet they didn't consider the demon angle.
They whispered among themselves.
"Who could be so ruthless, to wipe out the Chen Mansion?"
"My dad told me, being rich and unjust will lead to family destruction, the Chen Mansion really got their retribution."
"I didn't expect to encounter such a huge case just after becoming constables, it's thrilling!"
Lin Fan looked at them, still excited. When you know the truth, you'll be cold from head to toe.
"Silence, move out."
In Lin Fan's heart, there was despair, constantly feeling that Death was already standing beside them, sharpening his scythe, ready to take them one by one.
But he held onto a glimmer of hope.
Maybe it's not a demon, but the work of a homicidal maniac, who knows?
Chen Mansion.
The two stone lion statues before the main gate were very imposing, usually, ordinary people wouldn't dare approach, but now they seemed lifeless, giving an eerie feeling.
Being the leader, Lin Fan naturally had to start arranging guard positions.
"Come over, I have something to tell you." Lin Fan looked around, seeing no passersby, beckoned to his subordinates.
"Chief, what are your instructions?" They gathered around, whispering.
Seeing their leader being secretive, it had to be important, how could they shout about it, naturally, they had to lower their voices, what if someone overheard the confidential information?
At this moment, Lin Fan was somewhat solemn. Although he hadn't experienced it, he had read many descriptions. Before something bad happens, there are always signs.
As the leader, he not only had to protect himself but also preserve this group of subordinates, otherwise, if he became the lone commander, who would run errands for him?
"Everything I am about to tell you, you must remember in your hearts. If anyone takes it lightly and gets into trouble, don't blame me for not warning you."
Lin Fan's tone was serious, scaring them into retracting their smiles and listening intently.
"At night, when the moon is full, with clouds slowly covering the moon, and a cold wind blows making you shiver, feeling a chill, I hope you immediately lie down and pretend to sleep, don't speak, don't open your eyes, don't mind other people's business."
"If someone pats you on the shoulder, act like nothing happened."
"If someone suddenly appears before you, don't ask who they are, pretend you didn't see, and immediately fall to the ground pretending to be dead."
"And if anyone suddenly has the urge to pee, don't act alone, just lean against the wall and do it there."
"Got it?"
Lin Fan looked at them. This was the experience countless predecessors had passed down before they died. It was precious, not something everyone could understand.
"Chief, wouldn't that make us blind?" A subordinate with a somewhat unattractive face asked, puzzled.
"What's your name?" Lin Fan asked, giving you survival advice, why so much nonsense?
"Wang Baoliu."
Lin Fan smacked Wang Baoliu's head unceremoniously, "Why are you being so stubborn, I just ask if you understand or not."
"Understood." Wang Baoliu rubbed his head, feeling a bit of pain.
Lin Fan said, "Alright, pair up, each guarding a place, remember my words, don't forget."
"Chief, the numbers don't add up." Wang Baoliu couldn't help but say.
"What's wrong now?" Lin Fan took a deep breath, almost dragging Wang Baoliu to a corner to beat him up.
"In pairs, it's only fourteen people, Chief, am I supposed to follow you?" Wang Baoliu asked, then expectantly said, "If I follow the Chief, I can surely learn something, my dad told me to follow important people to learn things."
"What are you following me for? I have to control the overall situation, you just join someone to make a group of three, why so many questions, alright, hurry and move, if Lord Wang comes and sees you haven't taken positions, he's sure to scold you." Lin Fan raised his hand, pretending to smack their heads.
Frightened, they quickly fled to choose positions, standing there obediently with knives in hand.
"Ah!"
Lin Fan sighed, what kind of people are these?
Leading a team is tough.
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