My name is Fang Zheng, a Ding-level Demon Slayer of the Demon Suppression Division

"Master, you seem to be quite adept at divination. Are you aware of the strange events that have been happening in Luohan County lately?" A deep, steady male voice rang out.

Pei Si looked up and saw a man who was seven feet tall, with an ordinary appearance, the kind of person who would be easily overlooked in a crowd, looking at Pei Si with a serious expression.

Pei Si looked him over.

The man's arms were slightly bulging with muscles, and his tiger's mouth was covered with calluses, indicating that he was a trained fighter.

Are people from above here?

I don't know which side it's from.

"Oh dear, sir, why don't you go to the teahouse to ask for information?" A middle-aged woman pouted and muttered in dissatisfaction.

"My name is Fang Zheng, and I am a Ding-level Demon Slayer from the Demon Suppression Division of Shu County. I am here on routine business, so please do not interfere with my duties." Fang Zheng turned his head and met the various gazes of the group of people.

This group of people is mostly women.

Upon being stared at by so many women, Fang Zheng's face flushed red, and he began to stammer.

"Wow, a Rank D Demon Slayer, what a show of power! Anyone can talk big!" someone shouted.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng frantically searched his person, but after a long while, he couldn't find his identity token. "Strange, I clearly remember putting it here!"

Sometimes the more anxious you are, the less you can find it, even after searching everywhere.

After a while, sit down and place the item you're looking for in the spot you've already searched!

Pei Si: "Daoist Master, what is that thing peeking out from your robes?"

Fang Zheng looked down and his face lit up with joy. He grabbed the token and waved it in front of the crowd.

"I am Fang Zheng, a Rank D Demon Slayer!"

"He really is a demon slayer."

"Demon Slayer, please ask quickly, we're still waiting to have our palms read," a beautiful young woman said hurriedly.

Fang Zheng glanced at the crowd; everyone was staring longingly at the handsome Taoist priest!

Damn it!

Why is there such a huge difference between people?

Is it simply because he looks ordinary?

Fang Zheng cupped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Gentlemen, I just want to have a chat with the Taoist priest. It won't take long. Please wait a moment."

Fang Zheng gestured for him to enter and said politely, "Please, Daoist Master, step forward."

Pei Si nodded, stood up, and said with a smile, "Please wait a moment, everyone. I'll be right back."

…………

Inn, upper room.

Only Fang Zheng and Pei Si were in the room.

"Taoist Master, please sit down." Fang Zheng looked directly at the handsome Taoist Master in front of him.

"Fang Zhanmoshi, what do you want to ask?" Pei Si blew on his tea and took a sip.

"General Yingyang, Zu Dalu."

"The entire Zu General's residence has been turned into dried-up human skin. Is the Taoist priest aware of this?" Fang Zheng asked loudly, his eyes burning.

"Why would Fang Zhanmo think I would know?" Pei Si countered.

"Everyone in Luohan County knows about this." Fang Zheng stared at Pei Si.

"Just because everyone knows, does that mean I should know?" Pei Si took another sip of tea.

Seeing Pei Si raise his voice, Fang Zheng rubbed his temples and said, "I know the county government has issued an order forbidding any discussion of this matter, and those who violate it will be punished."

"I now guarantee, in my capacity as the Demon Slayer of the Shu County Demon Suppression Division, that you have nothing to worry about regarding this matter."

Pei Si crossed his arms and placed them in front of his lower abdomen, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"Fang Zhan, what is your rank in the Demon Suppression Division?"

"Level D"

"What are the ranks of Demon Slayers in the Demon Suppression Division?"

"There are four levels: A, B, C, and D. Those above level A are called Demon Suppression Commanders."

"How many demon slayers did your Demon Suppression Division send this time? What's the highest rank?" Pei Si asked with a smile, resting his chin on his hand.

"If it involves classified information, then Fang Zhanmo may proceed as he sees fit."

"It's not a secret. Two Rank C Demon Slayers and six Rank D Demon Slayers have arrived." Fang Zheng lowered his eyes.

Why are you asking this?

Pei Si: "I have a question for Fang Zhan the Demon Envoy."

"In Luohan County, a county general named Yingyang died suddenly in his residence. Yingyang Prefecture, directly under the Sixteen Guards of the Central Government, dispatched only two Class C and six Class D Demon Slayers?"

"This case is actually quite minor."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng's pupils suddenly contracted, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.

Yes, this is a big case, why are you sending so few people?

Pei Si stood up, bracing himself on the desk with his arms, and leaned forward, saying, "Can you, a mere Rank D Demon Slayer, handle something like this?"

Fang Zheng sat upright, his expression constantly changing, before he firmly said:

"Take it!"

"The Demon Suppression Division is an institution established by the Divine Martial Emperor of our Great Qian Dynasty. It reports directly to His Majesty, and acts first and reports later to suppress demons and eliminate evil!"

"As the demon slayer, my duty is to bring peace to the people and report to His Majesty!"

Righteousness!

"He's a newcomer after all," Pei Si thought to himself.

"Rumor has it that a red lantern evil spirit has appeared in the temple of Da Luo Kingdom. General Zu Da Lu may have been harmed by this red lantern evil spirit," Pei Si said loudly.

"Why is the Taoist priest just like everyone else, trying to fool me with this kind of talk?" Fang Zheng shook his head, somewhat dissatisfied.

"Does the Taoist priest know that General Zu's human skin, which was stored in the warehouse, has vanished into thin air?"

"Disappeared?" Pei Si asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, no one went into the warehouse. This morning, during the inventory check, Zu Dalu's human skin was missing."

Pei Si: "To be honest, I have a spell that allows me to hear people's voices."

"I happened to overhear it."

"There was once a ghost kept in the Da Luo Guo Temple."

"They say he's being supported by a big shot in the county."

"After saying that, there was no further movement," Pei Si said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng's eyes sharpened.

We've finally uncovered a useful clue!

A big shot in the county!

Fangzheng connected everything together.

No wonder they sent eight demon-slaying envoys to investigate the case; the Luohan County government demanded that the people under its jurisdiction give a unified account.

Fang Zheng clenched his fist and slammed it on the table, exclaiming, "The royal temple is actually harboring monsters!"

"So what if the person behind it all has absolute power?"

"I'm going to get to the bottom of this case!"

Passionate.

It's on fire.

Pei Si: "Come closer and listen to me."

Five breaths later.

Pei Si: "Since you, Fang Zhanmoshi, have such ambition, then please do as you please. I still need to go and tell the fortunes of all of you."

Pei Si turned to leave.

"Wait a moment, Daoist!"

"Since you have received the lineage, shouldn't you take it upon yourself to slay demons and monsters, and to protect the borders and ensure the safety of the people?"

"I would like to request that you, Taoist priest, assist me in investigating this case!"

Pei Si didn't turn his head and said softly, "How boring! Investigating cases is what I hate most. How can it compare to reading palms for young ladies?"

Seeing this, Fang Zheng sighed and remained silent.

The Taoist priest in front of him was not one of his kind at all.

After Pei Si left, Fang Zheng looked down at the fist mark on his desk, his lips twitched, and his face was full of regret.

We're going to lose money again!

…………

Pei Si returned to the stall.

"Master, you're back. Did that Demon Slayer give you any trouble?"

"Exactly, that Demon Slayer looks very serious."

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions.

Pei Si smiled and shook his head, denying it, saying, "I'm just a small-time Taoist priest who sells palm readings at a stall. They're a legitimate organization; they wouldn't make things difficult for anyone for no reason."

"Come on, line up and come one by one."

Fang Zhanmo, you go ahead and scout ahead.

I quietly observed from the side path.