Entering the Demon Suppression Division

"So, Liu Kong and Hu Yijiang are from the Earth Fiend Hall."

Zhang Sanbao had introduced so much to him, with a particular emphasis on the Earth Fiend Hall. He suspected the two were spies planted within Great Chu by the Earth Fiend Hall.

"Correct. The Demon Suppression Division discovered their identities a few years ago."

"We found them plotting something in secret, and to understand their true objective, we didn't alert them."

"After compiling multiple pieces of intelligence, we finally understood their scheme."

It was finally getting to the crucial part, and Chu Jiang listened with increasing seriousness.

"Legend has it that within Baishi County, there is a mysterious place called Ghost Moon Cave, the former abode of True Man Ghost Moon from hundreds of years ago. His power was unfathomable."

"True Man Ghost Moon's wife fell into a permanent coma during a battle. Ghost Moon exhausted all means to save his wife."

"He gathered vast amounts of rare treasures and resources, stopping at nothing. He even slew demons and experimented on himself using demonic power, transforming himself into a monster."

"His wife was indeed revived, but upon seeing his appearance, she couldn't accept it and fell back into a coma. This time, Ghost Moon could no longer wake his wife."

"He refused to accept this. He slew numerous demons and continued his experiments, hoping to revert himself back to normal and revive his wife once more."

Chu Jiang spoke, "This True Man Ghost Moon was truly devoted. His entire life was for his wife, sparing no effort and even offending demons. Did he succeed in the end?"

To save his wife, he experimented on himself, willing to become a monster.

Such devotion was tragic, lamentable, and admirable.

Zhang Sanbao shook his head.

"No. He killed many demons multiple times, abducted their young, was hunted by demons, and pursued by peerless great demons of the demon race. He disappeared thereafter."

"Legend says that before his death, his demon transplantation technique reached another breakthrough, creating a supreme Human-Demon Bone, making him nearly immortal."

"The Earth Fiend Hall's objective is this supreme Human-Demon Bone."

"They have been planning for this for many years."

"This happened hundreds of years ago; its truth or falsehood is impossible to verify."

"However, since the Earth Fiend Hall has gone to such lengths, the Demon Suppression Division must remain vigilant."

This Ghost Moon was truly a ruthless individual, not only towards himself but also towards his enemies.

And he was exceptionally talented.

His demon transplantation technique had reached perfection. This skill alone was probably valuable enough to be the ancestor of the Earth Fiend Hall.

No wonder they were desperately trying to obtain this bone; they wanted to draw experience from it.

"Does the Demon Suppression Division know the location of Ghost Moon Cave? Why not strike directly and disrupt their plans, seizing that Human-Demon Bone?" Chu Jiang asked with a smile.

The Demon Suppression Division certainly wouldn't want the Earth Fiend Hall to obtain this supreme Human-Demon Bone. If they managed to research something from it, it would be no good for the Demon Suppression Division.

"It's not that simple!"

"Ghost Moon Cave only appears during the Yin year, Yin month, Yin day, and Yin hour, specifically on a full moon night. It also requires the bloodline of True Man Ghost Moon's descendant to activate it before it can be accessed."

"Therefore, my task is only to monitor these two and pay attention to their movements. Killing them would only alert the Earth Fiend Hall."

Chu Jiang was silent for a moment, then asked, "What do you need me to do now?"

Zhang Sanbao sharing such top-secret information with him couldn't simply be for casual conversation.

"You just need to hand these two over to me. I need to extract some secrets from them to verify some suspicions."

"Don't worry, once they are no longer of any use."

"I will hand them over to you to deal with as you see fit."

Zhang Sanbao knew very well that Chu Jiang had been betrayed by the higher-ups of the county yamen and was almost killed by demons. Given Chu Jiang's nature, he would never let these two go.

After this mission was completed, it would be their death day.

Chu Jiang nodded in agreement.

Since the other party had laid it all out, he couldn't be too heartless.

These two were going to die anyway.

It was just a matter of time.

Moreover, as an external department of the Demon Suppression Division, he had a duty to cooperate with the Demon Suppression Guards.

This matter involved significant implications, and uncovering more information would be beneficial in dealing with the crisis.

"By the way, I'd like to invite you to join the Demon Suppression Division. Are you willing?" Zhang Sanbao asked Chu Jiang with a smile.

He hadn't thought highly of Chu Jiang before, even disliking him.

He colluded with demons and deceived his superiors.

He had even planned to arrest him on the spot after the mission.

However, over the past period, observing his words and actions, Chu Jiang had changed drastically from before.

Slaying demons and allowing the populace to rest.

He was like a completely different person. Zhang Sanbao didn't know what caused this change.

However, that's not important.

As long as they can slay demons and eliminate devils, they are friends of the Demon Suppression Division.

If they were to hold grudges for past misdeeds, the Demon Suppression Division would have no one to recruit.

Let alone guarding the entire Great Chu.

As a referrer, recruiting a strong individual to join the Demon Suppression Division would also earn considerable contribution points.

"Of course, I'm willing!"

"Joining the Demon Suppression Division is my greatest wish."

Chu Jiang's expression brightened slightly, contemplating how to join the Demon Suppression Division.

Joining the Demon Suppression Division meant becoming a formal employee, shedding his status as an outsider.

His benefits would skyrocket.

Most importantly, he wouldn't have to search the world for cultivation techniques and martial arts anymore.

The Demon Suppression Division, capable of suppressing demons and monitoring martial arts sects across the land, was undoubtedly powerful. Even in its current decline, it remained a top-tier organization.

Joining the Demon Suppression Division also meant having a powerful backing.

From any perspective, there was no reason to refuse.

"Good. Although I'm introducing you, there are still some procedures to follow."

"Before joining the Demon Suppression Division, everyone must complete a mission to become a formal member."

"This applies to everyone who joins the Demon Suppression Division!"

Chu Jiang said with slight excitement, "Naturally. Are there any missions available now?"

The sooner one joined the Demon Suppression Division, the better.

Zhang Sanbao frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "There aren't really any other missions in Baishi County right now."

"However..." Zhang Sanbao's tone shifted, "Demons have been increasingly active in Baishi County recently. If you can resolve this issue, it will also count as your entry mission."

"It's all about killing demons anyway. I'll just report it to my superiors afterward."

Chu Jiang nodded slightly. His strength had just begun to mature, and it was time to clear out these demons.

Resolving the demon threat in Baishi County.

It would also exempt him from the entry mission, which was a good option.

"Oh, have you found the descendants of True Man Ghost Moon yet? If Ghost Moon Cave appears, without his bloodline as a guide, wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?"

Ghost Moon Cave surely held more than just the supreme-grade Human-Demon Bone. Besides stopping the Earth Fiend Hall, the Demon Suppression Division also wanted a share of the spoils.

"Isn't he working under you?" Zhang Sanbao gave a knowing smile.

"You mean Liu Guangwu!"

Chu Jiang was somewhat surprised. When Zhang Sanbao mentioned someone working under him, he could only think of Liu Guangwu.

He had only joined the Demon Hunting Office last month and had also been adopted by Liu Kong as his godson.

That made sense.

The Earth Fiend Hall had gathered all the conditions and was just waiting for the right moment.

"He has good talent and a pure nature. If the time is right in the future, you can recommend him to the Demon Suppression Division. That would be a commendable act," Zhang Sanbao said with a smile.

He admired people like Liu Guangwu. Such character was rare nowadays. The Demon Suppression Division needed this kind of fresh, young blood.

With just a bit of training, he would become a sharp sword for slaying demons and eliminating devils in the future.