Hearing Li Huanzhen's words, Chen Mu could not help chuckling.
Someone from the Demon Suppression Bureau had come to seize him and take him north?
What convenient timing.
He immediately reassured him. "Brother Li, don't worry. Come with me and take a look."
Chen Mu followed Li Huanzhen to meet the visitor and discovered that it was indeed someone he knew.
The woman standing in the hall with her back to them was none other than Qin Xiangjun.
She had actually come in person.
And less than half a day after the fighting had ended, at that.
Chen Mu knew she could not have come to intimidate him.
He offered a slight bow, invited her to sit, and went straight to the point.
"Bureau Chief Qin, have you honored us with your presence today to bring news of the fighting in the Northern Lands?"
At Chen Mu's question, Qin Xiangjun glanced back calmly.
"You certainly acted quickly, killing that Snake Demon."
"A pity I never had the chance to test my sword against it."
Rather than addressing business, she began with a regretful sigh.
Then, without waiting for Chen Mu to speak, she said solemnly, "You guessed correctly. I came bearing military intelligence."
As she slowly explained, Chen Mu was surprised.
It turned out that she had come expressly to provide support and kill Yan Qing.
She simply had not expected him to strike first, leaving her to make the trip for nothing.
Qin Xiangjun had also brought news from the north.
In the decisive battle on Sirius Plain, three thousand black-armored troops of the Beiliang Military Prefecture had routed the wolf cavalry, winning several minor victories.
She did not explain the particulars.
She only said that the Beiliang Military Prefecture had submitted a report proclaiming a great victory and