"So that means Liu Kong and Hu Yijiang were people from Earth Fiend Hall."
Zhang Sanbao had told him so much, focusing especially on Earth Fiend Hall. Those two were likely spies Earth Fiend Hall had planted within Great Chu.
"That's right. The Demon Suppression Division discovered their identities several years ago."
"We found that they were secretly planning something. To uncover their true objective, we did not alert them."
"After compiling intelligence from multiple sources, we finally learned of their scheme."
The crucial point had finally arrived, and Chu Jiang listened even more intently.
"It is said that within Baishi County lies a mysterious place known as Ghost Moon Cave. It was the residence of True Man Ghost Moon several centuries ago, and his strength was unfathomable."
"True Man Ghost Moon's wife fell into a permanent coma during a battle. To save her, Ghost Moon exhausted every method at his disposal."
"He gathered vast quantities of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and stopped at nothing. He even slaughtered demons, using their power to conduct experiments on himself, turning himself into a monster."
"He actually managed to revive his wife. But when she saw what he had become, she could not accept it and fell asleep once more. This time, Ghost Moon was never able to awaken her again."
"He refused to accept it. He slaughtered countless demons and continued his experiments, hoping to restore himself to his original form and revive his wife once again."
Chu Jiang said, "This True Man Ghost Moon really was devoted. His entire life was for his wife. He gave everything he had and did not hesitate to offend the demons. Did he succeed in the end?"
To revive his wife, he had experimented on his own body and would rather become a monster.
Such devotion was tragic, lamentable, and worthy of praise.
Zhang Sanbao shook his head.
"No. He repeatedly killed demons and abducted demon cubs, drawing the demons' wanted notices and the pursuit of a Peerless Great Demon from the demon race. After that, he vanished without a trace."
"It is said that before his death, his demon transplantation technique advanced once again, creating a Top-grade Human-Demon Bone that was nearly indestructible and immortal."
"Earth Fiend Hall's objective is that Top-grade Human-Demon Bone."
"They have laid plans for it for many years."
"That happened several centuries ago, and there is no longer any way to verify whether it was true."
"But with Earth Fiend Hall plotting so painstakingly, the Demon Suppression Division has no choice but to stay on guard."
This Ghost Moon was truly ruthless—not only toward others, but toward himself as well.
And his talent had been extraordinary.
His demon transplantation technique had already reached a miraculous level. This skill could probably make him the patriarch of Earth Fiend Hall.
No wonder they were desperate to obtain that bone. They wanted to draw experience from it.
"Does the Demon Suppression Division know Ghost Moon Cave's location? Why not strike straight at the yellow dragon, ruin their plan, and seize that Human-Demon Bone?" Chu Jiang said with a smile.
The Demon Suppression Division certainly did not want Earth Fiend Hall to obtain that Top-grade Human-Demon Bone. If they truly researched something from it, it would be no good for the Demon Suppression Division.
"It isn't that simple!"
"Ghost Moon Cave will only appear on a full-moon night in an yin year, yin month, yin day, and yin hour. It must also be activated by the bloodline of True Man Ghost Moon's descendants."
"Therefore, my task is merely to monitor the two of them and keep watch on their movements. Killing them would instead alert Earth Fiend Hall."
Chu Jiang fell silent for a moment before asking, "What do you need me to do now?"
Zhang Sanbao would not have told him such a classified secret merely to make small talk.
"You only need to hand these two over to me. I still need to pry some secrets from their mouths to confirm a few suspicions."
"Don't worry. Once the two of them no longer have any value—"
"I will hand them over to you and let you deal with them as you please."
Zhang Sanbao naturally knew that Chu Jiang had been betrayed by the upper ranks of the county yamen and had nearly been killed by demons. Given his temperament, there was no way he would let those two go.
Once this mission ended, it would also be their day of death.
Chu Jiang nodded in agreement.
The man had already put it that way, so he could not be too heartless.
In any case, the two of them were doomed to die.
It would merely be a little later.
Moreover, as an auxiliary department of the Demon Suppression Division, they already had the duty of cooperating with Demon Suppressing Guards.
This matter involved too much. Digging up more information would also be more beneficial in dealing with the crisis.
"By the way, I would like to invite you to join the Demon Suppression Division. Are you willing?" Zhang Sanbao asked with a smile as he looked at Chu Jiang.
Previously, Zhang Sanbao had not thought much of Chu Jiang. He had even disliked him somewhat.
Chu Jiang had colluded with demons and deceived those above while concealing the truth from those below.
Zhang Sanbao had even planned to arrest him on the spot after the mission ended.
Yet during this recent period, Chu Jiang's words and actions had been completely different from before.
He killed demons and allowed the people to rest and recover.
He had become an entirely different person, and Zhang Sanbao did not know what had changed him.
But that was unimportant.
As long as someone could slay demons and eliminate evil, that person was a friend of the Demon Suppression Division.
If they dwelled on every bad deed committed in the past, the Demon Suppression Division would have no one left to use.
Guarding the entirety of Great Chu would be even more impossible.
As a sponsor, bringing a powerful expert into the Demon Suppression Division would also earn him quite a few Contribution Points.
"Of course I'm willing!"
"Joining the Demon Suppression Division has always been my greatest wish."
Chu Jiang's expression brightened slightly. He had been wondering how he could join the Demon Suppression Division.
Once he joined the Demon Suppression Division, he would become an official employee and shed his status as an auxiliary member.
His treatment would soar.
Most importantly, he would no longer need to scour the world for cultivation techniques and martial arts manuals.
The Demon Suppression Division could suppress the demons of the realm and monitor the Martial Sects. Its strength was beyond doubt. Even though it had now declined, it still stood among the first rank.
Joining the Demon Suppression Division would also give him a powerful backing.
No matter how he looked at it, there was no reason to refuse.
"Good. Although you have my recommendation, there are still certain procedures to follow."
"Before joining the Demon Suppression Division, everyone must complete a mission before becoming an official member."
"Everyone who joins the Demon Suppression Division must do the same!"
Chu Jiang said with a hint of excitement, "Naturally. Are there any missions I can choose from now?"
The sooner he joined the Demon Suppression Division, the better.
Zhang Sanbao frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Baishi County truly does not have any other missions at the moment."
"However..." Zhang Sanbao changed the subject. "Recently, demons have been growing increasingly active in Baishi County. If you can deal with them, you may be exempted from the entry mission."
"Either way, you will be killing demons. When the time comes, I can simply report it to the higher-ups."
Chu Jiang nodded slightly. Now that his strength had begun to take shape, it was time to clear out these demons.
He could resolve Baishi County's demon menace.
It would also spare him the entry mission, which was not a bad choice.
"Oh, have True Man Ghost Moon's descendants been found? If Ghost Moon Cave appears but there is no bloodline to serve as the key, wouldn't all this effort be wasted?"
Ghost Moon Cave certainly contained more than just the Top-grade Human-Demon Bone. Besides preventing Earth Fiend Hall from obtaining it, the Demon Suppression Division also wanted a share of the spoils.
"Isn't he serving under you?" Zhang Sanbao revealed a knowing smile.
"You mean Liu Guangwu!"
Chu Jiang was somewhat surprised. When Zhang Sanbao mentioned someone serving under him, the only person Chu Jiang could think of who fit that description was Liu Guangwu.
He had joined the Demon Hunting Office only last month, and Liu Kong had even taken him as an adopted son.
Now it all made sense.
Earth Fiend Hall had gathered every necessary condition. All that remained was to wait for the right moment.
"He has good talent and a kind nature. If the right opportunity arises in the future, you can recommend him to the Demon Suppression Division. That would be a fine thing as well," Zhang Sanbao said with a smile.
He appreciated people like Liu Guangwu. Those with such a disposition were already rare, and the Demon Suppression Division needed such young, fresh blood.
After some tempering, Liu Guangwu would become another sharp sword that slew demons and eliminated evil.
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