novelapdf Chapter 124 Just Call Me Godmother
Chapter 124 Just Call Me Godmother
"Get out of here!"
Yan Wu roared, and his star power erupted.
The oppressive aura belonging to an eighth-realm cultivator swept out like a collapsing mountain, forcing everyone around to use their inner energy to resist it.
A ball of purplish-black energy condensed in his palm.
The palm strike whistled, faintly carrying the sound of thunder.
Tian Wenjing's body sank slightly, his feet rooted to the spot, and he pushed out with his right palm. Fine, silvery-white electric wires appeared out of thin air in his palm, intertwining and flowing.
It was as if he were holding a silent, violent thundercloud.
"boom!"
The two palms clashed, producing a loud explosion.
The purplish-black aura clashed violently with the silver-white lightning. Yan Wu grunted, his attack faltered, and he was forced back.
"Tian Wenjing, are you going to stop me?!"
Yan Wu's anger intensified.
He suddenly opened his mouth, and a cold light burst forth from it.
It was a sword pellet that had been refined for many years. As it left its mouth, it grew several inches larger, transforming into a sharp stream of light that bypassed Tian Wenjing and went straight for Jiang Mu's brow! Jiang Mu's pupils shrank slightly, and he was about to teleport away to dodge.
"clang!"
A round fan appeared out of thin air and steadily blocked the sword's edge.
The round fan was turned gently.
The menacing flying sword lost its momentum, vibrating and humming as it flew back, transforming back into a sword pellet that landed in Yan Wu's hand. Immediately afterward, a fragrant breeze wafted over.
A voluptuous and graceful figure blocked Jiang Mu's path.
It was Shui Miaozheng.
Shui Miaozheng retracted her fan, her beautiful eyes fixed on the enraged Yan Wu. Her voice, though gentle, carried a chilling undertone:
"Manager Yan, calm down!"
"calm?!"
Yan Wu's forehead veins bulged.
"Miaozheng, you saw it too. This boy killed my hall master in front of everyone in the main hall of the Demon Slaying Division in Yancheng!"
How can you expect me to stay calm?!
Tian Wenjing, standing to the side, was also extremely troubled.
Back in Huzhou City, this kid was incredibly arrogant, never compromising himself in anything he did.
He still has the same personality even when he goes to other places.
The silvery-white electric currents swirling in his palm gradually disappeared, and he said in a deep voice:
"Chief Yan, I dare not make a definitive judgment on whether Du Yuanfei is a traitor. But Jiang Mu must have evidence to have dared to do this." "Very well! Then let him produce the evidence!"
Yan Wu roared, "If we can't find any evidence today, I'll resign as the head of the Demon Slaying Division and demand an explanation for my Yancheng Demon Slaying Division!" On his own turf, with his boss present, his subordinate was slashed to death.
If word gets out, how can Yan Wu still have the face to lead the Yancheng Demon Slaying Division? How can he maintain his authority?
Jiang Mu remained silent.
He simply looked down at Du Yuanfei's corpse, and suddenly spoke:
"I remember that the Red Umbrella Cult implants something called a 'Life and Death Talisman' in the bodies of traitors they've recruited to control them. I wonder if Master Yan would allow me to cut open their bodies and examine them?"
Although he asked politely, Jiang Mu had already squatted down and directly swung his knife to cut open Du Yuanfei's corpse.
Jiang Mu flicked the tip of his knife.
A white jade piece, about the size of a person's thumb, flew out from the flesh and landed on the ground with a "ding".
"Master Yan is very knowledgeable. This thing... should be a Life and Death Talisman, right?" Jiang Mu sheathed his sword and asked, pointing to the jade piece on the ground. Yan Wu, who was originally furious, stared at the jade piece on the ground and froze.
The hall was deathly silent.
The others were also horrified.
Du Yuanfei's tearful and swearing manner was still fresh in everyone's mind. Who would have thought that this guy was actually a traitor! Seeing this, Tian Wenjing secretly breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to smooth things over:
"Manager Yan, Hall Master Jiang was also angered by the tragic death of his colleague. Young people are bound to be impulsive when their emotions run high."
I hope you will be lenient with him, considering his eagerness to avenge Master Tang.
However, it has now been proven that Du Yuanfei is indeed a traitor, which shows that the Yancheng Demon Slayer Division has been infiltrated quite thoroughly...
Yan Wu silently withdrew his star power, and he seemed to age ten years in an instant.
He stared at the life-and-death talisman on the ground, at Du Yuanfei's corpse, opened his mouth, but ultimately just closed his eyes bitterly.
"Even so..."
He sighed softly, "It should be reported to the commander-in-chief."
Shui Miaozheng said softly:
"Brother Yan, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. If we proceed according to the established procedures, who knows what other tricks this traitor might pull?"
Although Master Jiang was reckless, he did rid the people of a scourge and cleaned up the house for the Demon Slayer Division.
Let's just let this matter go.
Tian Wenjing gave Jiang Mu a wink and said in a deep voice:
"Jiang Mu, you've gone too far! But considering your hard work and great contributions, we'll refrain from punishing you for now."
"Xu Fu, take Jiang Mu downstairs to rest. Don't get in the way!"
Xu Fu reacted quickly, realizing that Jiang Mu's presence would only embarrass Yan Wu further, and immediately stepped forward to pull Jiang Mu away:
"Let's go, Old Jiang, let's retreat first."
Jiang Mu didn't say anything more, casually cupped his hands to the crowd, and turned to leave.
Shui Miaozheng never turned to look at him from beginning to end.
She tried her best to maintain a calm expression on her dignified and beautiful face, but her long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly.
Only when she heard the footsteps fade away did she breathe a sigh of relief, and her tense body relaxed slightly.
"He doesn't seem to recognize me?"
The woman was somewhat puzzled.
Inside the hall, everyone watched Jiang Mu's departing figure, their feelings a mix of emotions.
Just moments ago they were mocking this guy for bragging, but now it seems...
This young hall master of Huzhou City is not only powerful, but also domineering and arrogant to an extreme.
Today's experience has certainly broadened their horizons.
The news of Jiang Mu killing the traitor Du Yuanfei in the hall quickly spread throughout the entire Yancheng Demon Slayer Division.
Those who heard it were all shocked.
Ming Cuicui and the others were deeply shocked upon hearing the news.
When Jiang Mu resolutely went to find the demon alone, saying he wanted to avenge Tang Guixin, they thought it was just a momentary outburst of anger.
After all, Tang Guixin and Jiang Mu had only known each other for a short time at that time.
But he actually did it.
He single-handedly stormed the demon camp and slaughtered all the demons in Red Forest Valley.
Now, right here in the council hall, in front of the Yancheng magistrate, he has beheaded that traitor with a single stroke.
Despite knowing each other for such a short time, he was able to go to such lengths for Tang Guixin.
What is the meaning of brotherhood between men?
That's it.
Inside the small courtyard where Jiang Mu was staying.
While wiping away her tears, Ming Cuicui handed a bundle to Jiang Mu:
"Master Jiang, this is the bundle that Sister Tang always carries with her. I've tidied it up; I was planning to take it back to Tanzhou City."
But after thinking about it... Sister Tang has been away from home for many years and doesn't really have a home anymore.
Perhaps... it would be best to leave it to you.
Jiang Mu took the bundle; it was heavy.
Ming Cuicui wiped away her tears and choked out:
"Master Jiang, we...we are powerless to avenge Sister Tang. If it weren't for you, the deaths of Sister Tang and others...would have just passed by without any explanation. We truly don't know how to thank you enough..."
Zhu Chang, standing beside him, also had tears in his eyes and clasped his hands in a deep fist salute:
"I, Zhu Chang, will forever remember Master Jiang's great kindness. If I am ever asked to serve you, I will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire without hesitation!"
Jiang Mu looked at the two young men and simply nodded:
"Aunt Tang treated me like a son or nephew, so it's only right that I avenge her. You don't need to do this."
After Ming Cuicui and the others left, Jiang Mu opened the bundle.
Inside, besides a change of clothes, there was only a letter.
The envelope was quite new, clearly written recently.
Several neat characters were written on it:
Dear son,
It was for Tang Guixin's daughter.
The envelope wasn't sealed, and Jiang Mu could have opened it to see what was inside. But he simply put the letter away silently and tucked it into his pocket. After things were settled here, he planned to personally go to the Heavenly Blade Sect to deliver the letter.
This can be considered as fulfilling Aunt Tang's last wish.
"Old Jiang, with what you've done, you've probably completely offended Yan Wu."
Xu Fu walked in, plopped down in a chair, and laughed.
"Even if you eventually find the evidence, killing his subordinate in front of him is like throwing his dignity to the ground and trampling it." He paused, then added:
"Fortunately, Yan Wu is a reasonable person, so he won't try to trip you up when it comes to slaying demons. But in the future... don't expect him to give you a friendly look."
"It doesn't matter."
Jiang Mu pouted, "I'm relieved."
He also wanted to save face for Yan Wu.
However, the other party clearly chose to side with and protect Du Yuanfei. While there might be compelling reasons, Jiang Mu couldn't rest easy as long as that beast lived.
Yan Fenghu strode in and coldly snorted:
"We're here to provide support. If he doesn't give us a friendly look, we'll just leave. If the Chief Commander blames us, Elder Tian and Chief Supervisor Ran will take the fall. What's there to be afraid of?"
He walked over and patted Jiang Mu's shoulder heavily:
"Old Jiang, I'm on your side! If those bastards in Yancheng dare to cause you trouble, I, Old Yan, will be the first to stand in for it and give them a piece of my mind!"
Jiang Mu smiled:
"Thanks. But all I want to do right now is sleep. I'm tired."
"Okay, then you can rest. We'll call you if there's a mission."
Xu Fu and Yan Fenghuo exchanged a glance and realized that Jiang Mu was indeed tired, so they stopped disturbing her and got up to leave the room.
Jiang Mu closed the door, placed Tang Guixin's bundle on the bedside table, and lay on the bed in a daze.
I wouldn't say I was physically tired, but I was mainly mentally exhausted.
One thing after another, endlessly, kept him on edge.
Now that I've relaxed, I feel a deep sense of fatigue wash over me.
As for offending Yan Wu?
Let him go.
As Yan Fenghuo said, at worst, they can just pack up and leave.
Anyway, with Tian Wenjing and Ran Qingshan on his side, even if things don't go well, following "Watermelon Ling" to become a carefree patrolman is a way out. As he thought about it, his eyelids grew heavier and heavier.
Jiang Mu fell into a deep sleep.
I don't know how much time passed.
Jiang Mu woke up from her sleep and found that it was already dark.
A bright moon hangs high outside the window, its clear light like water.
"He slept all day..."
He got up, stretched, and felt much more refreshed.
As I pushed open the door, a cool night breeze rushed in.
However, the next moment, Jiang Mu was stunned.
In the quiet courtyard, under the locust tree in the corner, sat a figure sitting quietly.
That's a woman.
With his back to the door, he sat on a round stone stool, gazing up at the dappled moonlight on the locust tree, lost in thought.
She was wearing a light blue, plain gauze dress.
The fabric is soft and clings to the body.
Because of the back-sitting posture, under the moonlight, a soft crease appeared at the junction of the waist and hips, as if the porcelain body, fresh from the kiln, still retained the warmth of the craftsman's fingers, sinking heavily downwards.
It then gently melted away to both sides.
There is a captivating allure in her serene demeanor, as if she were ripe and about to drip with honey.
A night breeze blew by, occasionally lifting the hem of her skirt to reveal a glimpse of her shoes before quickly falling back down.
Even just a glimpse of her back exudes a mature and refined charm.
It exudes gentleness and charm.
Hearing the noise behind her, the woman stood up and turned around.
"Lord Jiang, you're awake?"
She gave Jiang Mu a gentle smile.
Her eyes, as they moved, revealed a woman's unique gentleness and intellect.
Jiang Mu stepped forward two steps and bowed respectfully.
"I have met Master Shui. If it weren't for Master Shui's intervention and severe injury to the demonic dragon in Red Forest Valley, I would have lost my life long ago. I will forever remember your great kindness."
Jiang Mu's words were certainly sincere.
Although the demon dragon was severely injured at the time, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.
If Shui Miaozheng hadn't severely injured the demonic dragon with her sword and exhausted its last bit of demonic power, he wouldn't have had a chance to finish it off.
Not to mention coming back alive.
Actually, he had already recognized the other person when they were in the lobby.
At the time, I was filled with murderous intent and only thought about killing that traitor Du Yuanfei, so I didn't bother to say hello.
As for awkwardness?
It's not really true.
Although the two almost made a terrible mistake due to the dragon's poison, they thankfully pulled back from the brink and nothing actually happened. Thinking of this, Jiang Mu couldn't help but feel secretly relieved.
Thankfully it didn't happen.
Otherwise, if his superior, Ran Qingshan, found out that he had almost taken advantage of the sacred and inviolable goddess in his heart, that old man would probably come over with a forty-meter-long sword overnight.
Upon hearing the words "Red Forest Valley," Shui Miaozheng's beautiful face flushed slightly.
So this kid recognized me all along.
However, judging from his normal expression, he probably doesn't know about the incident where he was doused in the face and on his body that night.
The woman felt somewhat relieved and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, he was figuring things out on his own in front of a younger person.
If people find out, she will never be able to face anyone again.
Shui Miaozheng steadied herself and said softly, "I came here mainly to talk to you about Guixin."
Jiang Mu wasn't surprised and turned to the side, saying, "It's windy here, Chief Water, let's go inside and talk."
Shui Miaozheng nodded her head, took light steps, and stepped into the house.
Her light blue dress swayed gently as she walked.
It's like a large millstone wrapped in silk, slowly swirling in a gentle arc.
Upon entering the room, Shui Miaozheng's gaze fell upon the bundle on the bedside table, and her expression darkened slightly.
Jiang Mu asked a servant outside the courtyard for a pot of hot tea, poured a cup for Shui Miaozheng, and said with a smile:
"When I came here, Chief Ran talked a lot about Chief Shui, saying that she was gentle and virtuous, with both beauty and talent, and was a rare and extraordinary woman in the Demon Slayer Division. He asked me to give her my regards when I met her."
Shui Miaozheng smiled gently, a tender smile spreading across her eyes:
"Director Ran, you flatter me. I am but a humble woman, how could I deserve such praise? It is Director Ran who has governed Huzhou City so well over the years, truly a capable and competent official."
She paused, looked at Jiang Mu, and her eyes held a hint of admiration:
"The patrol team just reported that all the monsters in Red Forest Valley have been killed. Now the whole of Yan City is talking about you."
He single-handedly stormed the demon camp, slaying over a hundred demons, including a fifth-tier, peak-stage boar demon. Such a feat is something even veteran hall masters might not be able to achieve.
At this point, Shui Miaozheng was filled with emotion.
When I first met this young man, I thought he was just a lucky, naive kid.
I didn't expect the other party to be so fierce.
Both her composure that night and her decisiveness today far exceed her understanding of young people of this age.
Jiang Mu simply smiled and didn't say anything more.
Shui Miaozheng's gaze fell back on the bundle, her eyes reddening slightly again, her voice filled with self-reproach:
"Speaking of which, Gui Xin's death is entirely my fault. If I had been able to get there in time to help her, perhaps... everything would have been different." Jiang Mu shook his head, comforting her.
"Human hearts are unpredictable. Even I didn't expect Du Yuanfei to be a traitor. Chief Shui, there's no need to blame yourself too much."
Shui Miaozheng looked up at him.
Her moist eyes shimmered in the candlelight as she softly said:
"Gui Xin is warm-hearted and kind to everyone. But she's different with you... "
"In the Feixin message she sent me back then, she praised you again and again, saying that you were a young hero, loyal and righteous, and that you would surely achieve great things in the future. She also said that you were just like her son who died young."
She also said...it's a pity her daughter is too young, otherwise she would definitely want you as her son-in-law, only then would she feel at ease keeping you by her side.
Jiang Mu was speechless.
Why does this sound like something you made up?
Aunt Tang did mention this before, but not so bluntly, right?
Jiang Mu coughed lightly and said frankly:
"I've only known Aunt Tang for a short time, so it would be a lie to say we have a deep relationship."
But Aunt Tang was genuinely kind to me. My parents had both passed away, and she treated me like an elder, giving me a jade pendant, cooking for me... She was the first person to truly care for me as a junior.
Furthermore, her death was partly due to my negligence. Therefore, even if it costs me my life, avenging her is what I should do.” Hearing Jiang Mu’s heartfelt words, Shui Miaozheng’s eyes softened even more.
No wonder Gui Xin praised him so much in her letter.
This young man is truly delightful.
He was straightforward, loyal, and more genuine than any man she had ever met.
only………
Recalling what she had learned about Jiang Mu's past, Shui Miaozheng felt a strange unease again.
Before coming, she made a point of inquiring about the young man's background.
When she learned that he used to be a womanizing playboy, she couldn't believe it at all.
After all, in the extreme situation of dragon poison entering the body in Red Forest Valley, the other party was able to endure it with sheer willpower. This kind of self-control is completely unrelated to the words "lustful ghost".
But that's exactly how it is.
I especially heard that what he's best at is sleeping with other men's wives, especially older women...
Shui Miaozheng felt a chill run down her spine.
Although the other party reformed because of the tragic death of their parents.
But as the saying goes, "It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature." This hobby... is probably not so easy to change.
She knew all too well how alluring her figure and appearance were to these vigorous young men.
In the past, she would have kept her distance.
But now, this person has offended Yan Wu for her subordinate's sake. Given the weight of this relationship, it would be heartless for her to distance herself. However, if she gets too close, what if this kid…?
With this in mind, Shui Miaozheng decided to activate her protective shield ahead of time.
She sat up straight, adjusted her posture, and made herself look more dignified and solemn.
Then, looking at Jiang Mu with tender eyes and a loving expression like that of an elder, she said softly:
"Little Jiang, Gui Xin and I have been sisters for many years, like brothers. Since she treats you like a junior, then from now on... don't call me Manager anymore, just call me Aunt Shui."
Jiang Mu's eyes were strange.
Why is it that when we got to Yancheng, everyone was vying to be my aunt?
Do I have some kind of "lucky charm" constitution?
Seeing that Jiang Mu didn't speak, perhaps she felt that simply calling her "Auntie" wasn't safe enough, and that the safe distance wasn't wide enough.
Shui Miaozheng added another potent dose:
"If you don't mind, Xiao Jiang... you can call me godmother."
My godmother has never had any children in her life, but I feel a connection with you. If I could take in such a wonderful son, it would be a blessing for me.
From now on, in the Demon Slayer Division, your godmother will protect you like a real mother…
Jiang Mu was so startled she almost jumped off her chair.
Good guy!
In such a short time, even Mom has been brought out?
He quickly waved his hand and said:
"Um... forget about godmother, I think calling you aunt is fine, I'll just call you Aunt Shui."