Captain Li Kun

Chen Bin casually glanced over. The Old Ghoul was surprisingly well-behaved.

Indeed, it not only gnawed at his neck but also tore Bao Hong's face to shreds, leaving him unrecognizable.

Chen Bin didn't reply. He calmly pointed to the headless corpse lying not far away.

The Old Ghoul understood immediately. It crawled towards the corpse on all fours. Upon reaching it, it prostrated itself beside the body and began to feast.

This time, the tearing was also very quick.

Just as the Old Ghoul was happily preparing to present the corpse as a treasure again.

"BANG!" A deafening roar came from outside. It was the sound of a wooden door collapsing.

Immediately after, a majestic shout pierced the night sky of Chunfeng Tower, "The Demon Suppression Division is investigating. All unauthorized personnel, leave immediately!"

Following that, a clamor of voices, accompanied by hurried footsteps, rushed towards the small courtyard like a tide.

Hearing that it was the Demon Suppression Division, the Old Ghoul panicked instantly, its face clearly showing terror.

Just as it was about to open its mouth to ask Master Chen for help, a cold glint flashed, and a black blade instantly sliced into its forehead.

"You..."

The Old Ghoul only managed to let out a half-formed cry.

"Sizzle… Ah…"

The Demon Suppression Blade easily cut through the Old Ghoul's head.

In an instant, black demonic mist, accompanied by shrill screams, rose like boiling steam and instantly dissipated into the air.

[Killed Old Ghoul, Merit +8, Remaining Merit: 19]

Chen Bin looked expressionlessly at the cracked-open skull. It was empty inside, with nothing.

A pool of black water seeped into the floor.

A ghoul.

According to records, outside the Mountain Lord's control range, their minds are free.

"No wonder it was so easy to trick. Its head was empty!" Chen Bin muttered softly.

After speaking, he suddenly turned around.

At that very moment, "BANG!" the room door was violently slammed open by a powerful force, wood splinters flying like shrapnel.

Chen Bin raised his hand to shield his face, preventing his handsome face from being injured by the flying wood.

"The Demon Suppression Division is investigating!" a stern shout rang out. Three figures, amidst the flying wood splinters, charged into the room like arrows, instantly surrounding Chen Bin.

The black blade was devoid of light, but its unsheathed edge was chilling as it was aimed squarely at Chen Bin, who stood amidst the bloodstains.

Chen Bin gripped his blade tightly, not daring to breathe, and stood rooted to the spot, not daring to move an inch.

The gazes of the three officers quickly swept across the room, revealing a scene of utter chaos.

On the ground lay the corpse of a Fox Demon, its blood staining the floor; there was also the ghoul, reduced to an empty husk, with black liquid pooling on the ground; and the corpse of a Demon Suppression Division officer, gnawed beyond recognition, its state too horrific to bear.

The officer near the door acted quickly, surveying the room and confirming there were no further hidden dangers. He then turned back and shouted loudly towards the outside, "Captain Li, there are two demons dead inside. No danger."

Wanbao County is a large county, located near a ferry crossing.

Within the Demon Suppression Division's yamen, there was one General Banner, who commanded six Small Banners. Each Small Banner, in turn, commanded six Demon Suppression Captains.

Each Demon Suppression Captain oversaw six regular officers; each regular officer had four White Officers.

There were also some Labor Officers who were summoned as needed for corvée labor.

However, these positions were often not fully staffed, as the casualty rate was too high, and the cost of purchasing positions meant that replenishment could not keep up with the vacancies.

It was by giving money to 'Tian Jie' that Chen Bin secured this position as a regular officer.

Upon hearing the words "Captain Li," Chen Bin's heart, which had been pounding, instantly relaxed.

He secretly rejoiced that it wasn't his overly strict direct superior, 'Tian Jie'.

Soon, clear and steady footsteps approached from a distance.

A Captain, dressed in a Captain's uniform, entered with two subordinates.

He had one hand on the long saber at his waist and the other gripping a Demon Sensing Plate. His gaze was sharp as he quickly scanned the three corpses in the room, finally settling on Chen Bin.

Seeing this, Chen Bin dared not delay. He immediately clasped his hands around his saber and bowed respectfully, loudly stating his identity, "I am Chen Bin, a regular officer under Captain Tian Jie. Greetings, Captain Li Kun."

"Did you kill them?" Li Kun's gaze fixed on Chen Bin like a hawk's.

Chen Bin quickly shook his head and said, "No!"

Li Kun glanced at the corpses on the ground again, his brow furrowing instantly, a look of displeasure on his face.

Seeing this, Chen Bin quickly explained, "This colleague's name is Bao Hong. I did not kill him."

"Explain the situation."

Chen Bin hurriedly said, "Today was my first day as a full officer, so my colleague Bao Hong and I came here for drinks.

Midway, Bao Hong said he wanted to come here for some fun. After I finished my drinks, I intended to tell Bao Hong."

Upon arriving in the courtyard, I heard Bao Hong's scream.

My subordinate drew his saber and rushed into the room, only to see the Ghoul gnawing at Bao Hong's neck.

When my subordinate tried to save Bao Hong, the Fox Demon stepped forward to block him.

My subordinate had no choice but to kill the Fox Demon first, then the Ghoul.

But Bao Hong's neck was already severed, and my subordinate could do nothing more.

"Is that so!" Li Kun lowered his head and glanced at the Demon Sensing Plate in his hand. After confirming there was no residual Demonic Energy, he stepped forward, strode past Chen Bin, and bent down to look at the corpse on the ground.

The Fox Demon's head had been severed with a single strike, its brain exposed and spilling onto the ground. Traces of flesh and bone fragments still clung to the Old Ghoul's claws and teeth. Its head had also been split open, and the Demonic Energy and soul trapped within had long since dissipated.

As for Bao Hong, his body was already unrecognizable, no longer human, and his head was missing.

Li Kun, accustomed to such gruesome scenes, stepped forward and casually kicked the saber at Bao Hong's waist. The saber slid out halfway from its sheath.

Its snow-white blade was as smooth and reflective as a mirror, clearly well-maintained.

It was just an ordinary saber, not the Demon Suppression Blade issued to official officers.

After doing all this and confirming there were no further anomalies at the scene, Li Kun slowly raised his hand.

He pointed his blade at the three officers beside Chen Bin and sheathed his saber.

Then, he walked up to Chen Bin and said, "Well done, these..."

Chen Bin quickly interjected, "Your subordinate only discovered the Fox Demon and the Old Ghoul. Captain Li and his colleagues killed them."

Li Kun was taken aback for a moment, then he laughed.

But in an instant, his expression turned cold, and he shouted, "Foolish!"

Chen Bin froze and instinctively straightened his gaze, not daring to look around.

Li Kun's eyes were sharp as he stared directly into Chen Bin's, saying, "You don't even fight for credit, what are you trying to hide?"

Chen Bin's face showed a look of difficulty, and he truthfully replied, "Bao Hong's sister is Captain Tian Jie's concubine, I..."

Li Kun understood instantly and waved his hand, saying, "Am I, Li Kun, one of those petty men who fight for credit and profit?"

Chen Bin's heart leaped with joy, surprised by the Captain's magnanimity. He quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Captain Li."

"However," Li Kun changed his tone, "since you're letting it go, we'll do as you say. You may leave!"

Chen Bin dared not say another word and quickly replied, "Thank you, Captain Li, for your understanding."

With that, he bowed and left in a hurry.