So it turns out I'm the demon!

Chapter 168 The Domineering Aunt Shui

Chapter 168 The Domineering Aunt Shui (First Update)

After Xun Xiaotong left with the inner guards, the atmosphere in the hall remained somewhat somber.

Yan Wu gazed at Shui Miaozheng's curvaceous figure, a complex look flashing in his eyes. He sighed softly, "Miaozheng, please don't take what Xiaozhuang said to heart. We've known her personality since we were kids; she's always been outspoken—"

"Manager Yan."

Shui Miaozheng didn't look at him, but merely turned her head slightly, interrupting him in a calm tone, "We're in the council chamber right now, discussing official business. When we're working, let's address each other by our titles."

Yan Wu's expression stiffened, and he rubbed his hands together awkwardly.

He then chuckled twice, concealing the disappointment in his eyes: "Your personality is still the same as it was back then, not changed at all, always so proper."

Shui Miaozheng ignored his flattery and simply nodded slightly: "If there's nothing else, I still have some defenses in the defense zone that need reinforcement, so I won't bother Commander Yan any longer. Farewell."

Having said that, he turned and left.

"Wait a moment!"

Yan Wu quickly tried to persuade him to stay, his expression becoming serious. "Chief Shui, please wait. I have a plan that I'd like to discuss with you."

This morning, two more prefectural districts under the jurisdiction of the demon army were breached. The two prefectures suffered heavy casualties and have now withdrawn to the city.

I'm thinking—

"Now that a breach has appeared in the defenses, to be on the safe side, why don't you, the French Commandery, also withdraw?"

Shui Miaozheng paused, turned around, and her pretty face was cold: "Manager Yan, do you know what you're saying?"

The demon army's siege of the city is essentially a war of attrition. If we retreat entirely into the city, it means we must activate the city's defensive formation ahead of schedule.

Although the formation is powerful, it is our last line of defense besides the Garrison Commander.

The formation consumes an extremely high amount of spirit stones and other materials. If it is exposed too early and subjected to the main force of the demon army, what will happen if the formation breaks prematurely?

At that time, the entire city of Yan will be like a lamb to the slaughter, repeating the fate of Huzhou City not long ago.

"Don't you know what kind of slaughter the entire city's inhabitants will face?"

Yan Wu blushed slightly at her sharp rebuke and said with a wry smile, "Of course I know the pros and cons. But the problem is, the defense zones on both the left and right flanks are now empty. I'm afraid if you continue to hold those positions, the demon army will outflank you from the rear, and then you might not be able to retreat even if you want to."

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"There's no need for Manager Yan to trouble himself with that."

Shui Miaozheng replied coldly, "I will act at the right time and will never throw my life away in vain."

At this point, Shui Miaozheng's heart stirred slightly. Her watery eyes fixed on Yan Wu, she tentatively asked, "Has Garrison Commander Yuan contacted you privately during this time? Or have you visited him at his residence?"

Yan Wu was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The garrison commander is still in seclusion. Although I have tried to see him several times, I have been stopped each time, and I have not even been able to enter the high platform barrier."

After all, the responsibility of overall command rests on my shoulders right now, and I'm hoping that you, sir, can return from seclusion soon to take charge of the overall situation.

Shui Miaozheng slightly twisted her slender waist, her gaze sweeping over the vermilion pillars of the hall, and looking towards the direction of the garrison commander's mansion in the distance, lost in thought.

Yan Wugui was nominally the commander-in-chief, yet Yuan Qianfan consistently refused to reveal the truth to him, raising many questions.

But then he thought, if he and Jiang Mu hadn't stumbled upon the blood-sacrificed corpse in the dragon vein cave, Yuan Qianfan would probably still be keeping it a secret from everyone.

For a moment, worry and anxiety crept into Shui Miaozheng's heart.

Will the imperial court be able to successfully negotiate terms with the "Jiang the Witch" who was suppressed under the sacred lake?

Will reinforcements really come?

Yan Wu stood to the side, staring blankly at the woman's profile as she fell into deep thought, momentarily lost in thought.

For some reason, he felt that Shui Miaozheng seemed somewhat different from before when he looked closely today.

That face, which always carried a dignified and radiant air, yet also seemed as serene as a widow's, appeared even more radiant than usual.

It was like a long-awaited rain after a drought.

A red rose nourished by some mysterious magic exudes a delicate and alluring charm from its very core.

Her mature and alluring femininity is becoming increasingly pronounced, making it impossible to look away.

"Manager Yan, I have a personal question for you."

Shui Miaozheng suddenly turned around and looked directly at him. "If the city really falls, and the garrison commander ultimately fails, what will you do?"

Yan Wu snapped out of his daze and coughed awkwardly.

But he was stunned by the question, and after a long while, he chuckled awkwardly, "Failure? How could that be? Garrison Commander Yuan has been stationed in Yan City for many years, and his eleventh-realm cultivation is unfathomable. He would never be defeated."

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"I mean, if."

Shui Miaozheng's eyes sharpened. "If we fail, and the imperial court doesn't send reinforcements, how will you handle the situation?"

Yan Wu fell into deep thought, finally sighing and shaking his head, saying, "I don't know either. If it really comes to a dead end, I—maybe I'll run away."

Looking at Shui Miaozheng, Yan Wu simply confessed his most selfish thoughts: "After all, I was only recently transferred to Yancheng. To be honest, I don't have any deep feelings for this city or its people."

I came here simply to accumulate more merits.

As you know, for cultivators of our level, if we lose the resources and intelligence provided by the imperial court, it's practically impossible to advance further on the path of cultivation.

I cannot meaninglessly fill this deadly hole with my life and my path.

Shui Miaozheng pursed her rosy lips and said, "I was thinking, before the main force of the demon army completely surrounds Yan City, why don't we send out our elite troops to relocate as many of the city's residents as possible to nearby, relatively safe cities?"

"Nonsense."

Yan Wu waved his hand decisively, "Not to mention that tens of thousands of people are dragging their families along, how are we supposed to organize the relocation? Even if we force a relocation, such a large-scale movement of people will inevitably attract the demon army's frenzied ambush."

Encountering a demon horde in the wild would be a one-sided massacre; it's much safer to stay in the city and rely on high walls and powerful formations.

He paused, then said again, "Moreover, the current situation is not entirely one of disadvantage."

As you can see, right now, only about ten thousand demons are actually fighting desperately on the front lines. The remaining twenty thousand-plus main demon army are just watching from afar.

The demon race has always been a disorganized bunch, each with their own ulterior motives.

As long as we can withstand the pressure of the first few waves and make those charging demons feel that the bones are too tough to chew, disputes will naturally arise within the demon army over the distribution of benefits and casualties.

Once their morale falters and they split up, our crisis will naturally be resolved.

Shui Miaozheng also realized that her proposal to relocate the people was indeed too naive.

But her woman's intuition gave her a bad feeling.

Just then, a guard's voice came from outside the door: "Reporting to the Commander, Master Jiang of Huzhou City is requesting an audience outside the door."

Little Jiang?

A hint of doubt arose in Shui Miaozheng's heart.

Wasn't Xiao Jiang supposed to stay at the base? Why is he suddenly here in the council hall?

Has something happened?

Shui Miaozheng's face suddenly changed color. Without thinking, she rushed towards the entrance of the hall.

Seeing Shui Miaozheng's flustered and anxious behavior, Yan Wu, who was left standing there, couldn't help but feel uneasy.

What happened?

Why did Miao Zheng become so nervous and concerned as soon as she heard this boy's name?

Could it be that she has feelings for that boy named Jiang Mu?

Do not!

Absolutely impossible!

That kid is so young, and he's a notorious playboy.

Shui Miaozheng usually hates people like this the most.

Yan Wu shook his head, forcibly suppressing the absurd conjecture in his heart.

It must be because Jiang Mu avenged Tang Guixin. Miao Zheng has always been a woman who values ​​loyalty and righteousness, and out of gratitude...

At the same time, it also shows appreciation and respect for the talents of younger generations.

Yes, that must be it!

While mentally preparing himself, Yan Wu hurriedly took a step forward and followed him out.

Shui Miaozheng quickly came to the outside of the hall and saw Jiang Mu.

However, his usually radiant face was now slightly pale, and his clothes had several obvious tears.

"Xiao Jiang! What happened? Are you hurt?"

Shui Miaozheng suddenly felt as if her heart had been twisted tightly.

He stepped over the stairs and almost instantly appeared in front of Jiang Mu, his eyes brimming with concern.

"I have met the Water Master."

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Jiang Mu, mindful of Yan Wu who had followed her out, gave a proper bow.

Then, he immediately launched into a complaint mode: "Just now at the camp, I encountered an extremely powerful assassin and was almost killed by a sword through the heart."

What?

Shui Miaozheng's phoenix eyes widened, and her face immediately turned ashen as she asked, "Who are you?"

Yan Wu's expression changed drastically upon hearing Jiang Mu's words, and he asked, "Did the Red Umbrella Sect infiltrate?"

Jiang Mu said, "I don't know if it's the Red Umbrella Sect or not. I only know that no sooner had the Water Master left the outpost than a female assassin with extremely high cultivation appeared."

Without a word, that person tried to cripple my legs and stole my personal magic fan, claiming they were going to avenge their young master, Tianci!

Internal defense!

Shui Miaozheng and Yan Wu were both stunned.

"Are you sure it's someone from the internal security detail?"

Shui Miaozheng stared at Jiang Mu, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

"I've never seen her before. She wore a veil, moved with unpredictable movements, and looked like a young girl, but her cultivation was extremely high, and her methods were ruthless."

Jiang Mu described in detail the appearance of the girl in green and her strange supernatural abilities.

Yan Wu was initially somewhat skeptical of Jiang Mu's words.

But when he heard about the girl's physical characteristics and the supernatural powers she used, his expression turned ugly.

Yan Wu said in a deep voice, "I met this girl that Master Jiang mentioned when I was reporting for duty in the capital years ago."

If I'm not mistaken, that's Jiang Sheng'er.

The adopted daughter of Yang Qintian, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard. Her talent is almost demonic, yet she is born with a foolish heart, only obeying the orders of the Yang family father and son; she is essentially a death squad who only knows how to kill.

Upon hearing Yan Wu's confirmation, Shui Miaozheng could no longer suppress her anger, which erupted like a raging fire doused with boiling oil.

Deceiving too much!

They transferred her away no sooner, and then sent assassins to kill her subordinates?

Do these bodyguards really think she, Shui Miaozheng, is made of clay?!

"Walk!"

Shui Miaozheng was as cold as ice. She grabbed Jiang Mu's arm and headed straight for the direction of the garrison commander's mansion.

"Miaozheng!"

Yan Wu called out anxiously from behind.

Seeing that Shui Miaozheng didn't turn around, he stomped his foot angrily on the spot.

He was also burning with anger inside.

Although he had his reservations about Jiang Mu, this troublemaker, the fact that the inner guards were still engaging in assassination was a stark reminder of the impending doom of the demon army and the imminent fall of the city.

It's disheartening that they completely disregard the bigger picture.

Meanwhile, in front of the garrison commander's mansion.

"I'm sorry, Lord Xun. The garrison commander has given a strict order that no visitors will be received during the seclusion period. Please forgive me."

Although the guard was polite, his tone was very firm.

Xun Xiao raised her slender eyebrows, her gaze sweeping past the guards and across the Tongtian Platform where the barrier was flowing in the distance.

She smiled understandingly: "It's alright. Lord Yuan's safety is at stake, and he must be in seclusion to practice his defensive formation. As his subordinates, we should naturally cooperate. Since it's inconvenient for you, I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, she turned and left with her two subordinates.

Although the Inner Guard wielded considerable power, she would never defy the eleven garrison commanders when it was time to shrink back.

Just then, a figure in blue swept past the side wall of the mansion.

Xun Xiaotong was stunned for a moment.

Just as he caught a glimpse of the girl's figure, before he could even greet her, his gaze fell upon the crimson bloodstains on her body.

"Sheng'er? What have you been doing?"

Xun Xiao's expression changed drastically, and an extremely bad premonition arose in his heart.

"Find Jiang Mu—"

The girl named Jiang Sheng'er still spoke with difficulty, as if she had to process each word in her mind, "Break his legs."

"He's not that great."

Xun Xiao felt a sudden darkness before his eyes.

No way, have you lost your mind?

Should we provoke that madman Jiang Mu, who slays demons without hesitation, at this critical juncture?

What a stupid idiot with a head full of stones!

She knew Jiang Sheng'er too well; she was a killing machine who only followed her own principles.

Back then, all the dirty work that Yang Qintian did that couldn't be done in the light of day, the kind of dirty work that even his confidants wouldn't touch, was done by this silly girl.

She wouldn't even blink if you killed a baby in swaddling clothes.

Xun Xiaotong hurriedly asked in a low voice, "So, did you succeed? Did you cripple Jiang Mu?"

Jiang Shenger gently shook her head, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes: "There was a... demon. She... saved it."

monster?

Xun Xiaotong was surprised.

How could Jiang Mu, a hall master of the Demon Slayer Division, have a powerful demon protecting him?

It's even connected to monsters?

But now is not the time to delve into these matters.

Recalling Shui Miaozheng's protective attitude towards Jiang Mushi in the council hall earlier, Xun Xiao grabbed Jiang Sheng'er's shoulder and said urgently, "Listen, you leave the city right now! The farther the better! Hurry!"

"it is good."

Jiang Sheng'er nodded.

However, just as she was about to turn around and leap onto the roof to escape, a terrifying pressure suddenly swept over her.

Immediately afterwards, a sharp, chilling blue light tore through the gloom.

Like an inverted Milky Way, carrying a murderous intent that could cut through everything, it slashed straight toward Jiang Sheng'er's back.

"not good!"

Xun Xiao's expression changed drastically.

She didn't even have time to draw her sword; she simply swung her right hand forward.

The wide black sleeves immediately swelled up like balls, like a giant wind bag that spewed out gusts of wind, covering the blue light.

"boom!"

Even though most of it was neutralized, the remaining violent force still forced Xun Xiao to stagger back several steps before he could regain his footing.

She gritted her teeth and flashed forward, blocking Jiang Shenger's path.

Shui Miaozheng's figure, like a blooming blue lotus, gracefully descended before the group in the alley.

Behind her was Jiang Mu.

Seeing that Shui Miaozheng had arrived so quickly, Xun Xiaozhuang suddenly felt a headache coming on.

She forced a familiar smile onto her face and stepped forward: "Miaozheng, what brings you here—"

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"Xun Xiaotong, we've known each other for a while now. I assumed you were in Yancheng on official business, but you deliberately lured me away and plotted against my men!"

Shui Miaozheng didn't give her a chance to be polite at all.

Those phoenix eyes, usually so gentle and graceful, were now churning with disappointment and anger.

Xun Xiaotong earnestly defended herself, "Miaozheng, whether you believe it or not, I really know nothing about this. I'm not as stupid as you think, sending someone to provoke you at this critical juncture."

As she spoke, her gaze passed over Shui Miaozheng and landed on Jiang Mu behind her.

Looking at that face, which, even though slightly pale, was still exceptionally handsome, Xun Xiao's eyes lit up slightly, and he couldn't help but secretly admire it:

What a handsome young man!

Shui Miaozheng didn't want to hear her roundabout excuses and said coldly, "Fine, since you don't know, then get out of my way and stop blocking my way."

Xun Xiaotong didn't move, her face helpless: "Miaozheng, this girl's name is Jiang Sheng'er. She's Lord Yang Qintian's adopted daughter from his early years. She's a bit stubborn and impulsive. There might be some misunderstanding about what happened today—"

"I told you to get out of my way!"

Shui Miaozheng's tone grew increasingly cold.

Seeing Shui Miaozheng's aggressive attitude, Xun Xiaozhuang's expression gradually darkened.

She abandoned her previous familiarity and adopted the demeanor of an imperial guard official, lowering her voice and subtly reminding you: "Miaozheng, I'm not explaining anything to you, I'm reminding you."

Lord Yang treats this adopted daughter as his own daughter. If you harm her today, you will be slapping Lord Yang in the face.

Not just anyone can slap the face of the Commander of the Imperial Guard!

Is it worth it for a mere hall master?

She paused, then turned her gaze to Jiang Mu, and said with a pointed sneer, "Besides, this Lord Jiang doesn't seem to be clean either."

As far as I know, he also colluded with demons; just now, Sheng'er was stopped by a female demon of considerable strength.

If this gets out, it probably won't be good for either Hall Master Jiang or you, Chief Water, will it?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu scoffed, his face full of mockery: "If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext. Lord Xun's skill in labeling people is quite impressive."

Why don't you just tell the Chief Commander that a female demon is pregnant with my child, and that you infiltrated the Demon Slayer Division to protect your demon bloodline? Wouldn't that sound more sensational?

Just then, Jiang Shenger, who had been leaning against the wall in silence, suddenly spoke up seriously: "Yes, the vixen. She's pregnant with his child."

Xun Xiaotong:

Her lips twitched.

No way, what's wrong with your brain?

So all those reports you just gave about the monsters were just serious nonsense?

Shui Miaozheng's gaze was fixed on Jiang Shenger like a knife, her voice icy: "Was it you who wanted to kill Jiang Mu just now?"

Jiang Sheng'er shook her head slightly, still speaking with great difficulty, enunciating each word clearly: "I won't kill. I want—one leg. Broken."

"it is good."

Shui Miaozheng then looked at Xun Xiaozhuang and said calmly, "I said that if anything happens to Jiang Mu, I will immediately take people away and withdraw from this support for Yancheng."

I don't care about the court's orders, nor about the bigger picture! Now, I'm willing to believe you, to believe that she wasn't acting under your orders.

Xun Xiaozhuang had just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Shui Miaozheng continue, "However, since she made a move, she should be punished!"

She won't kill Jiang Mu, fine, I won't kill her either.

She wants to cripple Jiang Mu's leg, so I'll give her a taste of her own medicine.

She failed, but I will definitely succeed!

As the last cold word fell, Shui Miaozheng's aura suddenly exploded.

"Buzz—!"

The terrifying pressure of the eighth-realm expert swept through the narrow alley like a flood bursting its banks.

The woman's once meticulously combed black hair was now flying wildly behind her head like a raging dragon.

Xun Xiao and her two elite guards were struck in the chest by this powerful aura, and were forced back several steps.

"Miaozheng, you've gone mad!"

Xun Xiao's expression changed drastically. He shouted sharply, and at the same time, his true energy circulated rapidly within his body as he drew his sword and charged forward.

However, the gap between the eighth and seventh realms is not easily overcome.

Shui Miaozheng snorted coldly, and with a flick of her wrist, the radiant magic fan appeared in her palm.

She waved her fan at Xun Xiaotong.

A visible, violent gust of air transformed into a wall of wind, directly slamming Xun Xiao and his sword away.

Without Xun Xiao's obstruction, Shui Miaozheng appeared in front of Jiang Shenger in an instant.

"Shui Miaozheng!! How dare you!"

Lying on the ground, Xun Xiao's eyes were bloodshot as he roared angrily, "If you dare to lay a finger on her today, Lord Yang will make you—"

"Bang!!"

Xun Xiao's threat was interrupted by a dull thud.

Without Shui Miaozheng making any unnecessary movements, Jiang Shenger's petite body was sent flying backward like a withered leaf, crashing heavily into the blue brick wall behind her.

"puff-

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A mouthful of blood gushed out from under the veil.

The girl's previously dull and indifferent eyes finally revealed a deep fear of absolute power.

At this critical moment, a deep and authoritative voice, like a gentle breeze, drifted down from mid-air and echoed through the alley: "Chief Water, hold your hand. Show mercy where you can. For my sake, how about we call it quits and save face for both of us?"

It was the voice of Yuan Qianfan, the garrison commander of Yancheng!

Upon hearing this sound, Xun Xiao, who was on the ground, breathed a long sigh of relief, and his tense nerves finally relaxed.

The fact that the garrison commander personally intervened to mediate is a tremendous honor.

She believed that no matter how protective or angry Shui Miaozheng was, she would never dare to offend a top-tier expert at the eleventh realm at this time.

However-

"Snap!"

"Snap!"

Two sharp cracking sounds of bones breaking suddenly rang out in the alley.

Despite the garrison commander's attempts to dissuade her, Shui Miaozheng's eyes remained unmoved.

Jiang Shenger, slumped in the corner, had both her right and left knees bent inward at an odd angle.

The leg bone was clearly completely broken!

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