Chapter 91: Annihilation of the Clan
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The Zhou family was silent.
After the ancestral home was consumed by fire during the day, Old Master Zhou became furious, causing some servants to be silent with fear.
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When night fell, no one dared to speak loudly.
Only a few guards were patrolling the Zhou manor ceaselessly.
"I heard the ancestral home was destroyed, and that demonic creature was also eradicated. Will Master rebuild the ancestral home"
A guard was patrolling the garden with his comrades. One of them looked around at the pitch-black surroundings and chatted with his companions.
Upon hearing this.
At once, someone replied, “Rebuilding the ancestral home is definitely a must. It’s said that the Zhou family ancestral home has excellent feng shui, and the Zhou family’s prosperity is all thanks to the ancestral home’s feng shui. Otherwise, the master wouldn't have become so enraged after the ancestral home was burned.”
"Hey, these officials are so bold, they just burned down the ancestral home without saying a word."
"It wasn't people from the government office who gave the order to set fire, it was said to be people from the Demon Suppression Division. If it had just been government officials, with Master's connections, there wouldn't have been a single word of warning beforehand."
"I see."
Several people were discussing animatedly.
The Zhou family, being a large clan, also held some influence in Jincheng.
The ancestral home matter is no small thing. If it were the yamen people who did it, they would certainly notify beforehand. But if it were the Town Demon Division, that's a different story.
Suddenly.
Someone said, "You're saying the demons at our ancestral home have really been eradicated"
"Of course that's true, when the government speaks, how could it be false"
Another person shook their head.
Words from the yamen are still quite credible.
That's it.
With the help of the firelight, he looked at the shadow of the artificial mountain in front of him. It seemed that something was moving. His heart skipped a beat immediately.
"Look, isn't there something over there"
Upon hearing this, the other guards were also astonished.
When I followed the direction that man was pointing, my heart immediately calmed.
One person laughed and scolded: "Old Lin, have you been to Wanhu Tower too much Your old eyes are dim now. There's nothing there, it's just a black shadow."
“You’re right, Lao Lin, you must have seen things.”
Hearing what others said, Lao Lin rubbed his eyes and looked towards the direction of the rockery. Sure enough, there was only the black shadow of the rockery, nothing else.
Relax.
Lao Lin let out a breath and laughed, "I was wrong. Tomorrow when the wages are paid, I'll treat you all to drinks at Wanhualou."
"Just drinking"
“I can’t afford anyone else, at most a month’s salary is enough to buy you all a drink. If you want something else, there's no way.”
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A few people were laughing and chatting, the atmosphere relaxed a lot.
As they passed by the rockery, Lao Lin couldn't help but take another two glances at it.
Suddenly.
The motionless shadow on the ground suddenly stretched out a ghastly white hand, pulling him directly into the darkness.
"Ah—"
The torch fell to the ground, and Lao Lin's figure disappeared.
Several guards, upon hearing the scream, turned pale and fled in terror.
The next day.
Shen Changqing ended a night of meditation. Just as he was about to call someone to bring him water to wash up, there was a knock on the door.
Open the door.
Standing outside was Zhongchi.
Turning sideways, Zhong Chi walked in. Shen Changqing casually shut the door again.
"Something happened!"
As soon as Zhong Chi stepped into the room, he went straight to the point.
Something happened!
Shen Changqing's expression tightened, and he asked in a deep voice, "What happened"
“One night, the entire Zhou family was wiped out. When they were discovered, the once-grand Zhou family had everyone drained of their blood and dead. Aside from that, Miss Zhou Qin, the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, disappeared.”
Zhongchi quickly recounted what had happened.
The Zhou family was exterminated!
The young lady of the Zhou family is missing!
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Two messages, completely beyond Shen Changqing's expectations.
In an instant.
He then thought of some things and looked at Zhongchi and asked, "Is this related to the killing of demons in Zhou's ancestral home yesterday"
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"What about Xu Yi and his companions What's their current situation"
Shen Changqing thought of Xu Yi and the others who were willing to take action. If the Zhou family was wiped out, then Xu Yi and the others might also have some accidents.
“This is the second piece of news I wanted to share.”
Zhong Chi's face was grim.
“They had already left Jin City to return to the Demon Suppression Division yesterday, but according to the Heavenly Watch reports, all four of them have disappeared. I suspect they very likely died at the hands of demons.”
Missing.
doesn't represent death.
To disappear at this crucial juncture is almost the same as being dead.
"I'm going to check on the situation at Zhou's house."
The Zhou family.
Now surrounded by a large number of government clerks.
But outside Zhou's house, there were many commoners standing and watching. Everyone's expression was different, but without exception, every face held a faint trace of fear.
It is clear.
The extermination of the Zhou family was also a major shock to them.
“This place has been sealed off. No one is allowed in without an adult's permission.”
Shen Changqing had just arrived at the Zhou family's residence when he was stopped by a guard stationed at the gate.
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Upon seeing this.
He directly took out the town demon division's token.
“I am from the Demon Suppression Office!”
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"Demon Suppression Division!"
The constable's face turned pale with fright. He glanced at the token in Shen Changqing's hand, and his attitude underwent a complete 180-degree turn.
“Please wait here, sir. I will inform Your Majesty at once!”
After finishing his words, he signaled to another guard with his eyes and then hurried towards the Zhou family's house.
It took less than a stick of incense.
A middle-aged man wearing a scholar's cap and official robes rushed out, followed by a reporting clerk and Liu the head constable.
"This humble official, Nie Xu, dares to ask, which esteemed official of the Demon Suppression Division are you"
As he spoke, he looked up and down at Shen Changqing.
The other person was dressed in plain clothes, but there was an aura about them that you couldn't ignore.
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"Shen Changqing once again presented his token: "I am Shen Changqing, a yellow-ranked demon exterminator of the Capital's Demon Suppression Division. I have met Lord Nie!"
Saw the token.
Upon hearing Shen Changqing's words, Nie Xu's pupils shrank suddenly, and his face was filled with a passionate smile.
"It's Master Shen!"
He had never heard of Shen Changqing's name, but the phrase "Huangjie Exorcist" meant that the other party was a formal exorcist.
Any formal exorcist.
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All of them are rare masters in the Jianghu.
Now that the Zhou family has been exterminated, it's undoubtedly a good thing that a Huang Jie demon slayer has arrived.
But—
In addition to his surprise, Nie Xu also had some doubts in his mind.
The real question is, why did Shen Changqing come If it's because of the Zhou family massacre, then that's truly unbelievable.
After all, this is the Great Wilderness Mansion, quite far from the capital city.
Even if news traveled at the fastest speed, the Zhou family massacre wouldn't be able to leave the Da Huang Prefecture, let alone with people from the Demon Suppression Division arriving.
When Nie Xu was hesitant, Shen Changqing was also sizing up the person in front of him.
Regarding the Magistrate of Jincheng.
He also obtained some relevant information from Tian Chawei, understanding that the other party was a Jincheng juren. After returning to Jincheng, he was appointed as a county magistrate and has been in office for two or three years so far.
Nie Xu's time in office.
Although he didn't achieve any major political achievements, he ensured the stability of Jincheng. He was a moderate and conscientious worker, with no significant flaws in his conduct.
“Upon hearing of the Zhou family’s annihilation, I rushed here immediately. I didn't expect Lord Nie to be a step ahead, sealing off the Zhou residence so quickly.”
Shen Changqing smiled faintly and politely bowed to Nie Xu.
Upon seeing this.
Nie Xu's face contorted into a wry smile. "Lord Shen, you may not know this, but recently demonic creatures have been wreaking havoc in Jin City. We finally managed to exterminate the demons plaguing the Zhou family ancestral home and hoped for a period of peace."
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Unexpectedly, within a day, the Zhou family was wiped out.
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As the magistrate of Jin City, I am deeply troubled by this matter.
That's all I have to say on that.
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He paused, and the worry on his face seemed to ease slightly.
"However, since Lord Shen is here now, I believe the Zhou family extermination will not be a major issue."
As for Nie Xu's flattery, Shen Changqing's expression remained unchanged.
His gaze swept over Nie Xu, then Liu the Head Constable and the other yamen officers behind him, finally settling on the doorway of Zhou's house.
“I want to see the specific situation of the Zhou family.”
"No problem, Master Shen, please come in."
Nie Xu made way without hesitation, quite readily.
Chen Changqing strode inside.
When he entered, Nie Xu looked at the guards beside him: "Continue to guard strictly and do not allow anyone to enter. In case of emergency, report to me immediately."
"I understand!"
Several officers received their orders.
Nie Xu nodded and, with Liu the head catcher, chased after Shen Changqing's footsteps.
"Nie sir."
"This humble official is here, Sir Shen. What orders do you have"
Nie Xu's posture was very low.
It can't be done.
With the Zhou family wiped out and demons running rampant, it's almost a certainty that this person before me is an official demon slayer. In terms of both strength and status, they far surpass me, a mere magistrate of Jin City.
Even the demon hunters of the Town Demon Division don't have ranks.
Just the three words "Town Demon Division" can represent a lot of things.
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Shen Changqing said, “Lord Nie, from what time did you discover the Zhou family had been exterminated”
> This morning, at the time of the rabbit (卯時), a villager who usually delivered vegetables and meat to the Zhou family came knocking. He knocked for a long time but received no answer. Worried that the meat would spoil if left out too long, he climbed over the wall into the Zhou household to see what was going on.
Upon seeing this, he immediately discovered the Zhou family had perished. Subsequently, he hurried to the yamen to report the crime.
This official and his people received the news and immediately came to investigate. Upon arrival, they discovered that the Zhou family was not simply killed by two people, but had been completely wiped out.
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Nie Xu's voice trembled slightly, and Shen Changqing could hear the anger in it.
Did all the members of the Zhou family die
"After the investigation, Miss Zhou Qin, the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, is missing. All the others have died here."
Nie Xu truthfully replied.
Shen Changqing nodded. What the other party said was the same as the information given by Tiancha Wei.
Very soon.
Then the three arrived at the place where the body was placed.
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