Wang Family Secret Chamber! Hui Er Hunts Demons! Sudden Murder!

Meanwhile.

Wang Family estate, underground secret chamber.

The heavy stone door was tightly shut, and the air was thick with blood stench and a faint demonic aura.

In the center of the chamber, a white-haired old man sat cross-legged. He was Wang Rudong, patriarch of the Wang Family, one of Qingxi County's Three Great Families, and holder of the office of Police Chief.

At that moment, blood qi churned around him, threaded through with wisps of black demonic aura. The two intertwined into a strange dark crimson hue, making him appear incomparably sinister.

"Phew~~"

After a long while, Wang Rudong slowly exhaled a turbid breath, and the surging blood qi and faint demonic aura around him all withdrew into his body.

He opened his eyes, and a flash of scarlet light flickered within them before swiftly vanishing.

"Still just short. This Fourth-Stage Condensing Qi Realm truly is difficult to break through! What a pity the Blood Pills have run out..."

Wang Rudong muttered to himself, his tone filled with regret at being only half a step from the door yet unable to step through it.

Just then, the shadows in the secret chamber suddenly twisted.

A Rat Demon larger than both Hui Jiu and Hui Wu silently emerged from the darkness.

"So it is Lord Hui Er gracing me with his presence. May I ask what brings you to Wang?"

After recognizing his visitor, Wang Rudong rose and asked.

Hui Er was the second son of the Yellow Wind King of Yellow Wind Mountain, as well as one of the Yellow Wind King's only two Third Rank offspring. He excelled at concealing his tracks and served as the messenger between Wang Rudong and the Yellow Wind King.

The Blood Pills Wang Rudong needed for cultivating the Demon Blood External Method were all delivered by Hui Er.

"My two younger brothers have been missing for several days. Find them for me."

Hui Er's rough voice rang out. Though he was making a request, perhaps because he was in a poor mood, his words carried an unquestionable command.

Wang Rudong's brows shifted slightly. He said nothing more, merely agreeing before leading Hui Er out of the secret chamber and into the study, where he summoned the steward, Wang Fu.

These past days, Wang Rudong had remained in seclusion, refining Blood Pills and striving to break through to the Fourth-Stage Condensing Qi Realm. Most outside affairs had been managed by the old steward, Wang Fu.

"Master! Lord Hui Er!"

Uncle Fu, dressed in a brocade robe, bowed respectfully in greeting.

"Ah Fu, look into recent developments inside and outside the county, especially anything related to demonic traces," Wang Rudong ordered.

"Yes, Master."

Wang Fu bowed in acknowledgment and left the study.

About a quarter of an hour later, Wang Fu returned to the study carrying several sheets of paper, preparing to hand them to Wang Rudong.

Wang Rudong merely waved a hand. "No need to give them to me. Just read them aloud."

At first, they were all trivial matters, but when the report reached the last three days, the tone abruptly changed.

"Three nights ago, a First Rank Rat Demon attacked Huang Changgui, village chief of Huang Village. Huang Changgui died, while the Rat Demon was slain by County Office constable Mu Yang. Merit points have been registered, and he was promoted to squad leader the following day."

"Two nights ago, County Office squad leader Mu Yang slew a Second Rank Fox Demon at Fragrant Pavilion. Merit points have been registered."

"Yesterday at noon, Mu Yang, squad leader of the County Office's Fifth Squad, slew a Second Rank Rat Demon in Li Village. The dead included Li Shoucai, village chief of Li Village, and two tenant farmers under him. Merit points were registered this morning."

As Uncle Fu spoke, Hui Er's face darkened bit by bit. Finally, unable to contain himself, he slammed a claw down upon the desk before him.

Bang!!!

The desk shattered, sending wood chips flying.

Wang Rudong was equally startled inwardly.

He had only been in seclusion for a week. How had so many things suddenly happened?

"Who exactly is this Mu Yang?!"

Before Wang Rudong could speak, the furious Hui Er flashed to Wang Fu's side, his pair of green eyes fixed viciously upon him.

"H-He is a newly appointed constable. He only took up the post three months ago," Wang Fu hurriedly said, afraid of following the desk into ruin.

"A newly appointed constable?"

Hui Er and Wang Rudong were both stunned.

No wonder they had never heard that name before.

But how could a newcomer possibly kill Second Rank demons?

"Ah Fu, is this information accurate? Are you certain there is no possibility of claiming another's merit?" Wang Rudong asked.

Claiming another's merit meant taking credit for someone else's accomplishments.

Since merit points could not be transferred, some people with status and connections would give their achievements to their descendants in order to pave the way for them.

"Reporting to Master, it is absolutely true!"

"This boy is the adopted son of an old county constable. He is now all alone, with no one to rely on."

"Moreover, when Mu Yang returned from Li Village yesterday, he was dragging the corpses of Lord Hui Er's brothers. The guards and merchants at the city gate all saw it. Oh, and the one guarding the gate at the time was one of our Wang Family men," Wang Fu said.

"Go..."

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Wang Rudong had just begun to speak when Hui Er suddenly roared, "Go bring that person here!"

Wang Fu cautiously glanced at Wang Rudong's expression. Only after seeing him nod with an unchanged face did he withdraw.

Before long, a young man in city gate guard attire followed Uncle Fu inside, trembling with fear.

It was Wang Erniu, the gate guard from yesterday.

The moment he entered the study, he saw Wang Rudong seated upright. Just as he was about to greet him, his vision suddenly blurred.

A huge body, thick fur, and green eyes.

And a foul stench, somewhat similar to yesterday's, rushed straight at him.

"D-Demon!!"

Wang Erniu was instantly scared out of his wits. His legs went limp, and he dropped to his knees with a thud.

"Wang Erniu, quiet down. This is a guest of our Wang Family, Lord Hui Er. He has some questions for you. You must answer truthfully," Wang Fu rebuked from the side.

Hearing this, Wang Erniu shakily rose to his feet.

Hui Er stepped forward and looked down at Wang Erniu. His voice was cold and gloomy. "Was the Rat Demon you saw yesterday the same as me?"

Wang Erniu nodded tremulously. "Y-Yes... exactly the same... green eyes... sharp fangs... and... and yellow fur..."

"Very good."

A cruel smile spread across Hui Er's mouth.

The next moment, he suddenly thrust out his claws.

Squelch!

The sharp claws punched straight through Wang Erniu's chest and ripped out his still-beating heart.

Wang Fu had not expected Hui Er to strike so suddenly, and he jumped in fright.

Wang Rudong's expression remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"The fewer people who know about our cooperation, the better. I helped you solve a problem. No need to thank me."

Hui Er stuffed the still-beating heart into his mouth and spoke as he chewed.

After saying that, he ignored Wang Rudong's reaction. Leaving behind only the words, "I'll deal with that kid tonight. Remember to handle the rumors properly," he swayed once and melted into the shadows, vanishing without a trace.

The study fell into dead silence.

"Ah Fu, clean this up."

"Yes, Master!"

After Wang Fu withdrew, Wang Rudong slowly rose and looked out the window.

"A pack of beasts with no manners!"

Blood mist mixed with demonic aura churned around Wang Rudong.

How could he fail to see Hui Er's warning?

It was simply that he still had use for the Yellow Wind Old Monster. Once he broke through to the Fourth-Stage Condensing Qi Realm, he would personally twist off that old thing's head.

Elsewhere.

Completely unaware that Hui Er had set his sights on him, Mu Yang had just left Zhou Heng.

Afterward, he gathered his six subordinates. Those who needed to patrol patrolled, and those who needed to gather intelligence gathered intelligence.

Information about demon sightings was exceedingly rare. By the end of the day, aside from a few neighborhood disputes, almost nothing had happened.

But that was normal.

If demons appeared frequently, Mu Yang would not have encountered a demon for the first time only after becoming a constable.

"Squad Leader, want to go drink at Yihong Brothel tonight?" Old Fang asked.

Ordinary constables like them could not afford Fragrant Pavilion. They could only go to Yihong Brothel to satisfy their cravings.

"You guys go."

After what had happened with Hu Mei at Fragrant Pavilion, Mu Yang had no desire to visit such places for the time being.

After his shift ended, Mu Yang left the County Office. He casually bought a roast chicken that smelled quite good, then wandered toward the alley where his small courtyard stood.

Suddenly, a faint scent of blood mixed with foul stench drifted into his nose.

That smell—it was a demon!

A trace of delight flashed through Mu Yang's eyes.

Truly, he had worn out iron shoes searching everywhere to no avail, only for it to come without any effort at all.

Yesterday, he had been wondering whether a demon might deliver itself to his door. Who would have thought one would come today?

Mu Yang carried the roast chicken in his left hand, while his right rested on the hilt of the Feather-Command Broadblade as he strode forward.

Since it had come, it could stay!