Nighttime Murderous Intent

Time flew by, thirty or forty years in a blink.

The demon scourge in Ping An County grew increasingly severe.

Especially during the twenty years that Cao De served as the Centurion of the Brocade Guard Precinct in Ping An County, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse. The Brocade Guard was suppressed by demons, shrinking back into the city and afraid to venture out.

The demons multiplied, eventually occupying Black Mountain, causing widespread disaster, until the entire Ping An County was silently taken over by them.

They controlled officials, sucking the blood of the common people – how terrifying was that?

Fortunately, the appearance of Lu Xuening and Chen Fan gave Huang Chengyue hope that Ping An County could be restored to peace and stability.

"Godfather, don't worry. As long as Chen Fan and I are here, Ping An County will definitely get better and better," Lu Xuening said, glancing at Huang Chengyue.

"Godfather?" Chen Fan was stunned, then his eyes widened, shifting between Huang Chengyue and Lu Xuening.

He never expected that Lu Xuening and Huang Chengyue had such a relationship.

"Xuening's father was also a member of the Brocade Guard, and a good friend of mine. He was also Lu Fang, Li Mo's predecessor as the Chief Squad Leader of the Brocade Guard. He led the Brocade Guard brothers to clear out Black Mountain, but he was killed by demons. That's why Li Mo took over as the new Chief Squad Leader of the Brocade Guard Precinct in Ping An County."

"I have strong reasons to suspect that Cao De colluded with the Black Mountain demons to harm Brother Lu, with the aim of eliminating dissidents and promoting his confidant Li Mo."

"Xuening was only one year old when Brother Lu died. When she learned of Brother Lu's death, Xuening's mother was heartbroken and passed away not long after."

"Later, my wife and I adopted Xuening. When Xuening turned thirteen, I sent her to Dragon Abyss Prefecture to study under a master. She only recently returned as a Ninth-Rank Black-Robed Constable in Ping An County."

Huang Chengyue said with great emotion.

Seeing the daughter of his close friend grow up and surpass him, her godfather, in strength, he was very pleased.

He had finally lived up to his trust!

It was also because of Huang Chengyue's help that Lu Xuening had the opportunity to temper her bones from a young age with medicinal baths. At thirteen, her bones matured, and through Huang Chengyue's connections, she was able to study martial arts under a famous master, eventually reaching the peak of the Divine Treasury Realm at a young age, with a breakthrough to the Divine Aperture Realm just around the corner.

"No wonder you're so sure that Chief Squad Leader Huang is upright and a good person, and wouldn't collude with demons. And your information about the demons probably came from Chief Squad Leader Huang as well, right?" Chen Fan said, looking at Lu Xuening.

"Congratulations, you guessed right, but there's no prize."

"It's getting late. We've been busy all day, everyone should go back and rest early."

"Also, arrange for personnel to patrol in shifts, to ensure the safety of Ping An County at night."

"Before, everyone said that the daytime in Ping An County belonged to the human race, and the nighttime belonged to the demons. From today onwards, whether it's day or night, Ping An County will always belong to our human race!" Lu Xuening said to the constables accompanying her.

Seeing that there was nothing for him to do, Chen Fan also returned to the Brocade Guard station.

As soon as night fell, the Brocade Guard station became empty again. He met a few brothers on duty, who greeted Chen Fan proactively.

Among them were some who had followed Li Mo to block him today, but they had no choice. They dared not offend Chen Fan, and even more dared not offend Li Mo and Centurion Cao!

Just as Chen Fan returned to the Brocade Guard station, a figure quietly left the station and headed towards the county town.

The south gate of the county town was already closed, but their Brocade Guard Precinct was located in the eastern suburbs. To facilitate entry and exit, they had specially opened a small door next to the east gate.

This door was guarded by their Brocade Guard, and only one person could pass through at a time. Chen Fan used this door to enter and exit when returning to the Brocade Guard station from the county town.

Not long after.

Cao De's residence.

In the courtyard.

Brocade Guard Chief Squad Leader Li Mo and several Squad Leaders were present, as well as some unfamiliar faces. They had ferocious looks and large bodies, and were undoubtedly demons!

"Reporting to the Centurion, Chen Fan has returned to the Brocade Guard station!" A Brocade Guard member who had sneaked out of the station hurriedly entered Cao De's house and said.

He was startled by the dozen or so demons in Cao De's house.

He had occasionally heard people say that their Centurion Cao colluded with demons, but that was just hearsay. He didn't expect to see it with his own eyes today.

"Everyone, I'm sure you all know what happened in Ping An County today."

"Chen Fan and Ping An County Constable Lu Xuening, along with that old codger Huang Chengyue, led the constables, yamen runners, and county soldiers from the county yamen to sweep through the homes of officials, big and small, killing many demons."

"The remaining demons are all gathered here. If you don't take action, they may launch a carpet search tomorrow, and none of you will survive."

"Furthermore, once all the demons in Ping An County are killed, it will be tantamount to declaring war on the demons of Black Mountain. With our current strength, even with me and Chief Squad Leader Li, we are definitely no match for the Three Demon Kings of Black Mountain."

"Chen Fan and the others have caused a great disaster. If we want to quell the anger of the Black Mountain demons, protect the people of Ping An County from being slaughtered, and protect ourselves from being liquidated by the Black Mountain demons, there is only one way to go."

"That is to kill the culprits Chen Fan, Lu Xuening, and Huang Chengyue, and use their blood and heads to appease the anger of the Black Mountain demons."

"Today, I have specially gathered the remaining dozen or so demons in Ping An County, and also invited them to participate in our action this time, and even help us bear witness, proving that we have no intention of being enemies with the Black Mountain demons."

"The reason why it has become like this is entirely due to the personal actions of Chen Fan, Lu Xuening, and Huang Chengyue. We must continue to extend the previous agreement, so that Ping An County is in a stable and safe state, and coexists harmoniously with the demons!"

Cao De said plausibly.

Many people were actually criticizing him inwardly, but they also had selfish motives. They feared the demons and also believed that Chen Fan and the others were no match for the Black Mountain demons.

So, to avoid being torn to shreds by the enraged demons of Black Mountain, they had no choice but to board Cao De's pirate ship!

"Centurion, please give the order!"

"Whoever you want us to kill, we'll kill! For the future of Ping An County, we won't hesitate!"

Li Mo said loudly.

"We won't hesitate!"

Seeing Li Mo express his loyalty, the others also expressed their positions one after another, speaking in unison.

"Chen Fan is the biggest variable. Kill him first, and on the way, send these dozen or so demon brethren out of the city so they can inform Black Mountain. Then we'll double back and kill that old bastard Huang Chengyue."

"Lu Xuening is his adopted daughter, so she probably lives in Huang Chengyue's mansion as well."

"Li Mo, you climbed to your current position by stepping over the corpse of Lu Xuening's father, Lu Fang. When the time comes, you'll personally end Lu Xuening's life as well. A family should be together, nice and complete."

Cao De looked at Li Mo meaningfully, revealing a devilish smile.

"Enough nonsense!"

"You send us out of the city first. After we're out, we'll help you kill Chen Fan, then we'll return to the mountain. We'll report your contributions to the Three Demon Kings."

A black gorilla spoke in a muffled voice.

However, a hint of sarcasm flashed in its eyes as it thought:

Nearly a third of Black Mountain's demons have been lost in Ping An County. You still think you can maintain the previous peace? You're dreaming.

Once we return to Black Mountain and report what happened here, the Three Demon Kings' fury will burn down the entire county.

And you damned humans will all become our blood food!

Hmph!