The Bride in Red
Wuan County!
The calamity brought by the demons has passed!
Under the leadership of the county magistrate and others, production is gradually resuming!
A large number of yamen runners were dispatched to the surrounding areas to notify the people who had fled to return to their homes.
Qin Yan and his group were to secretly investigate the evil sect hiding in the shadows, but many of the leads had already gone cold.
As if they had anticipated this, the other party quickly cleaned up any clues.
After the Shanxiao was killed, the group seemed to fall silent.
"Having swallowed so many Shanxiao, there must have been a digestion process."
The thought sent chills down Qin Yan; the immense essence contained within the flesh and blood of dozens of Shanxiao.
I wonder what kind of monster will be created?
Inside the restaurant room, Qin Yan sat cross-legged, absorbing the vital energy between heaven and earth.
[After five hours of training, maximum strength increased by 10.]
[After five hours of cultivation, the maximum spirit level has increased by 3.5.]
Bang! Bang!
The knocking on the door made Qin Yan stop cultivating.
"Come in!"
Kou Jin greets Lord Qin!
Qin Yan looked at the other party. "Have you found any information?"
Kou Jin shook his head. "I'm here this time for something else."
"Oh!" Qin Yan asked in slight surprise, "What happened now?"
"In Chenfang Town, there is a wealthy family Xi Family. Recently, they may have been affected by evil spirits, as the sound of gongs and drums can be heard every night at midnight."
Curious onlookers discovered a wedding procession, with a bride dressed in red appearing at his home from time to time.
There are many people in the Xi family now, but unfortunately they are of no use.
They had no other choice but to come to us for help!
"A woman in red!"
Qin Yan frowned slightly, which reminded him of some unpleasant memories.
"Were there no casualties among the Xi Family members?"
"No one died, but quite a few of the people they invited died."
Kou Jin said seriously, "The ancestors of the Xi Family were no ordinary people; they were people who followed the founding emperor."
They belonged to the nobility, but had already declined and were no longer worthy of their former glory.
However, the opponent in Chenfang Town should not be underestimated.
Most importantly, that red-clad evil spirit is extremely powerful, and many Daoist priests and sorcerers have tried to subdue it.
Without exception, they all died tragically.
"Okay, I understand!"
Qin Yan nodded slightly.
Xu Hanwu lost an arm, greatly diminishing his strength, making it unlikely that he will continue to serve as the Demon Suppression Commandant.
In the future, I could leverage my experience to take on a leisurely side job, contacting Buddhist and Daoist groups in Wuan County to help eliminate evil spirits.
Until the new Demon Suppression Commandant arrives!
Unless the effects of the severed arm are overcome and a sufficiently strong ability to suppress evil spirits is demonstrated.
Of course, if one does not wish to remain in office, one can also move to Youshan Prefecture with their family to retire.
Those who have made great contributions to the country will naturally not be treated unfairly by the Demon-Suppressing Bureau!
Xu Hanwu meant that even if there was no successor, he would continue to stay in Wuan County and protect the safety of the area in a different way.
Therefore, Qin Yan needs to assume the responsibility of overseeing Wuan County during this period!
Whether it's investigating that heretical group or dealing with evil spirits, his intervention is needed.
"Then, Kou Jin, you'll come with me."
Qin Yan looked at the other party and said calmly!
"Yes, sir, I have already prepared the horses."
Kou Jin said solemnly.
Qin Yan shook his head!
Kou Jin was taken aback and asked in a low voice, "Then we'll travel by water?"
"What I mean is that riding a horse is too slow."
Qin Yan said, "I need to deal with the bride in red as soon as possible, and then come back to continue investigating that evil sect."
Their presence poses a significant threat to the entire Wuan County.
If they were allowed to commit the crime, it could result in dozens or even hundreds of casualties.
"So, what does Your Excellency mean...?"
Kou Jin had a bad feeling.
One incense stick later!
Kou Jin vomited so badly he felt dizzy and disoriented.
He was carried like a chick by Qin Yan for dozens of miles, running all the way to Chenfang Town.
"This Chenfang Town is quite prosperous."
Qin Yan nodded as he looked at the bustling town before him.
"This place was built along the river, and it's surrounded by fertile fields, making it one of the wealthiest areas in Wuan County!"
Kou Jin vomited for a while before speaking.
"Let's rendezvous with the Demon-Searching Guards here first!"
Before long, the two arrived at a teahouse in the small town!
"Jiang Fan Demon-Searching Guard, greets both of you."
Jiang Fan is the owner of this teahouse. He is over thirty years old and his martial arts skills have barely reached the Skin-Refining Realm.
He gives off a very smooth and tactful impression.
"I didn't expect you two to arrive so quickly. I thought you wouldn't arrive until tomorrow."
Jiang Fan was filled with awe!
Especially Qin Yan, so young yet full of chivalry!
"Jiang Fan, tell me the specifics about the Xi Family."
On the way to the Xi family's residence, Qin Yan asked Jiang Fan for more information!
"The Xi Mansion didn't elaborate on the specifics, seemingly quite reluctant to discuss it."
Jiang Fan lowered his voice. "I also inquired from various sources and obtained some inside information."
About half a year ago, some rumors started Xi Family.
It's said that the second son of the Xi Family has been involved in some rumors with the daughter of a small merchant.
It seems he got someone else's daughter pregnant but doesn't want to take responsibility.
The merchant's family even took the matter to the Xi Family, causing quite a stir.
After months of uproar, the woman, unable to bear the gossip and rumors, committed suicide by jumping into the river.
"Ah?"
Qin Yan looked puzzled and quickly asked, "Approximately when?"
Around August last year!
Jiang Fan was puzzled, but still answered seriously.
"It can't be such a coincidence, can it?"
Qin Yan couldn't help but mutter to himself!
If it really was a woman in red who was a corpse!
A cold glint flashed in Qin Yan's eyes. This time, it really was time to settle old scores and grievances!
If the people from Yinluo Way are really hiding in Chenfang Town, then he'll have to hang out with them for a while.
"Sir, do you know that woman?"
"When I was in Qinghe Town, I encountered the corpse of a pregnant woman in red. Everyone in that village was dead."
"The Yinluo Way is behind this!"
Qin Yan's eyes were icy. "This matter must be clarified."
"What!"
Kou Jin and Jiang Fan were both startled.
"That sir was unable to subdue the female corpse back then!"
"Almost there, back when I had only recently embarked on the Martial Dao, and my strength was far inferior to what it is now."
"Let's not go to the Xi Family now. Do you know where that merchant is?"
Qin Yan looked at Jiang Fan.
"I have already investigated and found out that the other party's surname is Xu, and he is in the cloth business."
I'll take you there right away!
Jiang Fan looked serious, knowing that this matter might involve a major case.
They quickly took the person to Xu Family Cloth Shop!
The owner and manager of this shop was an old man with gray hair and a slightly hunched back, who looked rather old and frail.
"Manager Xu!"
Jiang Fan cupped his hands and said, "We are government officials and would like to ask you some questions."
Shopkeeper Xu looked up in surprise and glanced at the three people in front of him, especially Qin Yan, who had an extraordinary air about him.
He immediately straightened up and bowed slightly, saying, "Gentlemen, may I ask what brings this old man here?"
"It's about my daughter," Qin Yan said in a low voice. "Last August, I encountered a pregnant woman dressed in red corpse in Qinghe Town downstream!"
My daughter!
Upon hearing this, Manager Xu's expression darkened. "This matter? I sent people to find it back then, but it has already been buried."
"I wonder if there's anything else you're referring to, sir?"
Has he been buried?
Qin Yan and Kou Jin exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.