Demon, don't come any closer!

Chapter 9: The city is full of tricks, I want a chapter about the countryside.

A banquet, filled with joy and harmony.

After seeing off the other guests, only Cui Shuyu and Dou Changsheng remained.

Cui Shuyu pulled out a land deed from his sleeve and handed it to Dou Changsheng, saying, "This consists of three shops and a four-courtyard house."

"Add to that the 10% of the incense money that Chenjiazhuang receives each year, and you can't earn that kind of wealth even if you work your whole life."

"If we also include the Yellow Leaf Spirit Spring, Brother Dou can be considered a wealthy man in Lang County."

Cui Shuyu paused for a moment before continuing, "Brother Dou is family, so let's not stand on ceremony."

"If we brothers join forces, Lang County will be ours."

After Cui Shuyu finished speaking, he slowly stood up and left. The old steward quickly entered and personally led Dou Changsheng to a mansion.

The four-courtyard mansion was very grand. It was not an empty house; it was fully furnished with all kinds of furniture and daily necessities. There were maids, coachmen, other servants, cooks, and other scattered servants, totaling about twenty people.

Compared to where I slept yesterday, this place is now a cramped quarters.

When Dou Changsheng returned to the mansion, he was immediately given a warm welcome. People greeted him with smiles and happily welcomed him inside. Some helped Dou Changsheng take off his clothes, some wiped his face, and some washed his hands.

What kind of life did I live before?

Dou Changsheng sighed inwardly, having to admit that having money and power is truly wonderful.

He waved everyone away, not even the maid who was warming the bed. Dou Changsheng rubbed his temples, pondering the future situation. Right now, he seemed to be enjoying boundless glory, but in reality, he already had one foot on the edge of a cliff. If the wind blew, he would fall into an abyss.

The ferocious tiger is a hidden danger; it is capricious and unpredictable, yet incredibly powerful.

Cui Shuyu has a kind face but a black heart; he is a smiling tiger who devours people without spitting out the bones.

The deaths of the Jin Yuwei members this time had little to do with him, but after Cui Shuyu's actions, it was highly likely that Cui Shuyu was innocent and he was the real culprit.

These three major problems remain unresolved, and now there is an immediate worry: the demons of Chenjiazhuang are devouring people, which must be addressed.

What kind of mess is this?

None of the items above are simple.

That Constable Wang is no pushover. How could he be so humble and subservient just because he's a monster? There's only one reason why he's so pathetic: the demons of Chen Family Village, like the ferocious tiger, are ruthless.

It's highly likely that many of Constable Wang's men were killed, causing him great losses, which is why he dared not continue. However, this matter absolutely had to be resolved. Occasionally killing a few people could be suppressed, but too many deaths would have too great an impact. If Constable Wang didn't resolve this, he would be held accountable.

The idea of ​​running away had never crossed Dou Changsheng's mind since he left the Fierce Tiger.

The reasoning is very simple: if you run away, you are considered a fugitive from justice, and a warrant for your arrest will be issued. The world is already quite chaotic, with demons running rampant. If you are also wanted by the government, how can you possibly survive?

Instead of running away, they could use Cui Shuyu's family background to try and struggle.

The Cui family of Qinghe is extremely famous.

If they flee, they might encounter the commander himself taking action. After all, they are deeply involved in the situation, and if they don't flee, the Jin Yuwei wouldn't dare to cause too much trouble because of the Cui family's name.

If we just hold on, until the Great Chu is gone, then all of this will be over.

Despite the lack of information, Dou Changsheng could tell that the Golden Jade Guard and Cui Shuyu were currently engaged in a game of wits. If they were to use swift and decisive measures, a commander of a thousand men, a mid-level third-rank expert, would be enough to suppress any dissent.

No, that's not right.

Such thinking is wrong. How could you collude with Cui Shuyu? You need to find an opportunity to cooperate with Jin Yuwei to take down Cui Shuyu and eliminate the demons. All these black-hearted guys must be wiped out in one fell swoop.

Listen to what they're saying; not a single word they utter is human.

In this world, demons are the orthodox order.

The ancestor of all demons conquered the nine heavens and ten earths, established the Sun and Moon Demon Court, transformed all spirits into demons, and reigned supreme over the world.

Even though this is a human land, the related myths still circulate, and no one dares to distort them, because the Demon Ancestor who swept across the world and reigned supreme over the nine heavens still resides atop the sacred mountain, looking down upon the mortal realm.

What happened in between is unknown, but all that is known is that the demon race was embroiled in internal strife, and war swept across the land, causing immense suffering and death.

Finally, the human race, the spirit race, the dragon race, and the giant race swore a blood oath, completely ending the chaotic world, but they still jointly revered the Demon Ancestor and regarded the Sun and Moon Demon Court as the legitimate dynasty.

Although the demon race has lost its dominant position, it remains the head of all spirits and the most powerful and illustrious race.

It was only after understanding this matter that I was able to understand why I was so sought after after communicating with the demon, who gave me money, people and everything else, and even wanted to grovel before me.

Because demons are powerful, and they kill indiscriminately, regardless of social status; they will truly kill you.

He let out a sigh of relief, trying to stop thinking about all sorts of nonsense. Now, all he could do was deal with things as they came.

My strength is too weak now. If I had great strength, I could leave at will, and no one would stop me.

The Seven Illusory Steps of the Serpent.

Dou Changsheng began to observe seriously, his gaze becoming complex. This was actually from the head of the Demon Masters, a powerful figure with connections to the heavens. It was definitely a trump card for survival. Even if the rank was low, it was just right for him; anything too high would be difficult to learn.

It's better to use it now than to wait until it's useful indefinitely.

After watching for a while, Dou Changsheng began to practice himself. Having a large house had its advantages; at least he could move around more freely.

Before long, he had become proficient. After all, this footwork was a good match for the boxing technique he was currently practicing, so it was easy to get started.

Its main features are illusion and softness, yet they are extremely beautiful.

It was so visually appealing that even Dou Changsheng was captivated by it.

His face immediately darkened. Luckily, only he knew this thought, otherwise he might have been in serious trouble.

After pausing for a while, I took a sip of water and glanced at the stupid system.

I've gotten used to cursing the system every day.

A fine young man like him, with a palace intrigue system, just doesn't feel right.

[A new mission has been triggered and is being automatically claimed. Please complete the negotiation with the demon. Only with excellent eloquence can you gain a foothold in the palace.]

The task came quickly, but how do we complete it?

Dou Changsheng's worries resurfaced once again. The demons of Chenjiazhuang must be at least eighth-rank to be considered truly formidable, since Captain Wang was either an eighth-rank or a seventh-rank official.

Officer Wang would definitely not give himself much time; he feared the other party would arrive at the door as soon as it was light.

Just as Dou Changsheng had this idea, a loud voice came from outside: "Brother Dou!"

"You just sent someone to our door, specifically asking me to come and help you exorcise the demon."

"I apologize, I'm not human. This has nothing to do with Brother Dou, but Brother Dou wasn't even willing to wait one night, while I still needed to rest. I'm sorry to the folks of Chenjiazhuang."

Damn it.

When did I send anyone?

The city is too full of traps, I want to go back to the countryside.