It Came!

Xu Ye nodded. "No matter what happened, if demons are causing trouble, then it falls under the Demon-Suppression Bureau's jurisdiction. We won't let it get away."

"Thank you, Brother Xu Ye!" Zhang Xiaohan hurriedly kowtowed again, overflowing with gratitude.

Xu Ye quickly helped Zhang Xiaohan to her feet.

At that moment, Lin Yuyan frowned. "Chief Xu, there's a problem. The demon is hiding in the shadows while we're out in the open. How are we supposed to find it?"

At those words, Zhao Heng cast his gaze aside.

He had no idea about that.

Xu Ye looked at Zhang Xiaohan. "Xiaohan, if you want to avenge your parents, you'll need to do me a favor."

"As long as I can avenge my parents, I'm willing to do anything." Zhang Xiaohan clenched her fists.

"Chief Xu, what do you have in mind?" Lin Yuyan asked.

Xu Ye pondered for a moment. "Weasels are the most vindictive creatures. Once they set their sights on someone, they won't rest until the matter is completely settled."

"They may have killed Xiaohan's parents, but Xiaohan is still alive. Given their nature, they definitely won't let it go unless they wipe out the entire family."

"I believe that as long as Xiaohan is alive, it will come for her again."

Zhang Xiaohan's face immediately turned pale. "Brother Xu Ye, are you saying those demons still want to kill me?"

Xu Ye nodded slightly. "Weasels hold grudges. That's certain."

Zhang Xiaohan's face was bloodless. She had clearly been frightened.

She didn't want to die!

Only then did Xu Ye say, "That's precisely why I want Xiaohan to do me a favor."

Lin Yuyan immediately caught on. "Chief Xu, you mean luring the snake out of its hole?"

Xu Ye nodded slightly.

Zhang Xiaohan's face turned even paler. "Brother Xu Ye, you want me to be bait?"

Xu Ye nodded. "If we want to eradicate that thing completely, this is the only way. Otherwise, it'll keep hiding, and there'll be nothing we can do."

At those words, Zhang Xiaohan lowered her head.

It was obvious that she was afraid.

That was only natural. She was just a young girl—having her face demons without fear would have been the strange thing.

Seeing this, Xu Ye hurriedly comforted her. "Don't worry, Xiaohan. When the time comes, you only need to hide inside the room. The moment that demon shows itself, we'll kill it. You won't be harmed."

Zhang Xiaohan still said nothing.

Seeing this, Zhao Heng snorted. "Didn't you just say you were willing to do anything?"

Zhang Xiaohan's entire body trembled.

Xu Ye shot Zhao Heng a glare. "Shut up!"

He knew Zhang Xiaohan was indeed afraid, but more than that, she needed time to prepare herself.

Sure enough, after a moment, Zhang Xiaohan raised her head with determination. "Brother Xu Ye, I'm willing!"

"As long as I can avenge my parents, I'm willing to do anything."

Xu Ye nodded slightly and patted Zhang Xiaohan. "Don't worry. I'll ensure your safety."

Zhang Xiaohan nodded fiercely. "I believe in you, Brother Xu Ye."

After that, Xu Ye wasted no words and made the arrangements.

No matter how arrogant that weasel demon was, it would not dare show itself during the day.

So if they wanted to kill it, they had to wait until nightfall.

Xu Ye had Zhang Xiaohan go rest first and return here that evening.

As for Lin Yuyan and Zhao Heng, Xu Ye told them to move about freely and gather here again at night.

Afterward, Xu Ye had the county yamen constables evacuate the nearby residents.

They would be killing a demon that night, and he did not want the common people caught up in it.

Xu Ye arranged everything in perfect order and waited quietly for night to fall.

Once everything was done, Xu Ye finally headed home.

When he pushed open the door, Xu Zhizhi had already prepared a meal and was waiting for him.

Xu Ye swept his gaze over the table and saw meat on it.

Clearly, Xu Zhizhi had taken his words to heart.

While they ate, Xu Zhizhi's expression turned sorrowful. "Brother, I heard that Sister Xiaohan's entire family died. She's the only one left."

Xu Ye nodded slightly. "Yes."

Xu Zhizhi asked, "They say demons caused it. Is that true?"

Xu Ye looked at Xu Zhizhi and did not hide it from her. "Unless something unexpected happened, it should be true."

At those words, Xu Zhizhi's face instantly turned pale.

"How could that be? How could there be demons in the county town?"

Before this, she had only heard of demons in rumors.

But now, demons had truly appeared beside her—and had even killed people she knew.

Xu Zhizhi could no longer keep her composure.

"The world is not peaceful. It's the same everywhere," Xu Ye said.

Xu Zhizhi lowered her head slightly, seemingly trying to process this information.

Seeing this, Xu Ye did not conceal anything further. "I may need to go out tonight."

Xu Zhizhi instantly raised her head. She seemed to have guessed something. "Is the Demon-Suppression Bureau sending you to deal with what happened to Sister Xiaohan's family?"

Xu Ye nodded.

Then Xu Zhizhi said, "Brother, be careful. I'll stay home and behave."

Xu Ye was surprised.

He had thought Xu Zhizhi would say something more, but he had not expected her to agree so readily.

Seeming to see what Xu Ye meant, Xu Zhizhi hurriedly explained, "Sister Xiaohan's family were good people. Last time, they even gave me a new kitchen knife. Now they're all dead, and Sister Xiaohan is the only one left. She's so pitiful. I think you should help her avenge them, Brother."

She paused, then added, "Besides, you're already a Demon-Suppression Guard now. Protecting the common people is what you should do."

At least she still had her brother.

But Sister Xiaohan was all alone.

She truly was pitiful.

And Sister Xiaohan had even given her a kitchen knife.

It was only right for her brother to help avenge her.

Besides, she needed to accept the fact that her brother had become a Demon-Suppression Guard.

Xu Ye smiled. "All right!"

This little girl even knew to repay kindness.

Afterward, Xu Zhizhi repeatedly reminded Xu Ye to be careful before finally letting the matter rest.

After dinner, there was still some time before nightfall. Xu Ye did not waste it and immediately began cultivating.

[Realm: Ninth Level of Meridian Opening]

[Technique: Demon-Subduing Scripture [Not Initiated] (100/300)]

[Martial Skill: Demon-Subduing Saber Technique [Initiated] (0/400)

Time flew by during cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, night fell.

Xu Ye ended his cultivation. After a day of practice, his proficiency had reached one hundred. He needed another three hundred before the Demon-Subduing Scripture could be initiated.

Xu Ye guessed it would take another three or four days.

He immediately rose and instructed Xu Zhizhi not to leave the house before slinging the Demon-Slaying Saber at his waist and heading out.

When he returned to the blacksmith shop, Lin Yuyan and Zhao Heng were already waiting.

"I thought you wouldn't dare come," Zhao Heng mocked the moment he saw Xu Ye.

Xu Ye could not be bothered to pay this fellow any attention.

That fellow's mouth was too foul.

He immediately turned and made the arrangements, having Zhang Xiaohan hide in a room they had specially prepared nearby.

The three of them then dispersed and concealed themselves in the surrounding area, readying themselves.

Everything was in place. They waited quietly for the demon to come knocking.

At last, time raced by. Before they knew it, the sky had darkened, and midnight had arrived.

Just as Zhao Heng was growing so impatient that he was about to quit,

Xu Ye suddenly narrowed his eyes, and his nose twitched.

He caught a peculiar stench drifting toward them.

Xu Ye sneered. "It's here!"