Early the next morning, the people hurried out of their homes, eager to find out what had happened the night before.
The battlefield had already been cleared. The people found nothing and exchanged bewildered glances.
"What happened last night? Why does it look as if nothing happened?"
"Were the Demons actually eliminated?"
"Can anyone tell me what happened last night?"
"..."
The people were confused and curious.
Before long, the authorities posted a notice, answering their questions.
"Three Zombies caused trouble last night. The army surrounded them, and they were burned to ashes."
"Hahaha, wonderful! The Demons who drank human blood have been dealt with."
"I hope Lord Li can deal with the rest of the Demons too."
"..."
In the short time since Li Xuancang had taken charge of security in the commandery city, he had eliminated three Demons. The people had high hopes for him and wished he would wipe out the rest as well.
Before long, more than half a month had passed. Since Li Xuancang took charge of security in the commandery city, he had patrolled day and night and personally slain Demons. In a short time, most of the evil creatures wreaking havoc throughout the city had been eradicated.
The monsters that tore out hearts and livers, the Zombies that drained people's blood, and the evil spirits that commanded the Ghost Mist had either been gravely wounded and slain by him or had gone into hiding, wary of his iron-fisted methods. None dared cause trouble again.
The commandery city, once haunted by terror every night, had finally returned to peace.
Though the streets and alleys remained silent after nightfall, there were no more horrific murders. The people no longer had to bolt their doors and windows and tremble in fear.
By day, the markets gradually