So it turns out I'm the demon!

Chapter 220 Aunt Shui is a treasure

Chapter 221 Aunt Shui is a treasure

Ran Qingshan's smile froze.

He stared in astonishment at the gentle and charming woman in front of him, even wondering if there was something wrong with his ears.

"What did you say?"

Ran Qingshan tried to confirm again.

Shui Miaozheng reached out and gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, explaining softly, "Chief Ran, you must be aware of the current situation of my Fazhou City."

Since last year, when the deputy commander and several capable hall masters tragically died in the line of duty, our Fazhou Demon Slaying Division has been severely weakened and is facing a shortage of capable successors.

Now, the company doesn't even have anyone who can truly shoulder the responsibility and stand on their own.

The newly recruited young members, though diligent, lacked talent and natural ability, making them unsuitable for important tasks.

I have no other choice but to swallow my pride and ask you for help.

I was thinking, since your Demon Slayer Division in Huzhou City is full of talented people, with so many excellent demon slayers. And since you, Commander, have always been generous and magnanimous, why not—give me one of them?

I think that young Jiang is exceptionally talented and has a good temperament; he's also quick-witted and reliable. If I could bring him to my city of Fazhou, he could be of great help to me.

"I wonder if Chief Steward Ran would be willing?"

"impossible!!"

As soon as Shui Miaozheng finished speaking, Zai Qing refused almost without hesitation.

He was so emotional that his voice even cracked.

Ran Qingshan's heart was bleeding.

He thought that the goddess had come all this way to see him and even gave him such a valuable, rare martial arts manual, because she was subtly flirting with him and that her years of infatuation had finally been reciprocated.

And the result?!

After all that, it turns out they weren't even there to see him.

They're here to poach his employees!

Moreover, what they dug up was the most valuable gold brick in his Huzhou Demon Slaying Division!

Who the hell could stand this?

This isn't flirting; it's more like sending autumn leaves to fall.

"Water Master,"

Ran Qingshan tried to calm his churning emotions and said, "Anything else is negotiable. Even if you wanted this old man right now, I wouldn't even flinch."

But this is the only thing—no way!

Absolutely not!

Jiang Mu is a future genius that the Demon Slaying Division of Huzhou City will focus on cultivating; he is the lifeblood of Huzhou City.

How can such a beam be given away casually like an object?

This matter should not be mentioned again; there is no room for discussion!

Seeing Zai Qingshan's extremely protective and unyielding attitude, Shui Miaozheng frowned slightly.

She gently bit her lower lip.

A thin layer of mist rose in her beautiful eyes, which were as clear as autumn water.

Coupled with her dignified and mature temperament, she exudes a delicate fragility and sorrow that evokes pity.

"Chief Ran—"

Shui Miaozheng lowered her head slightly, her voice tinged with helplessness, "Miaozheng knows that this request is indeed a bit unreasonable."

But my city of Fazhou is now in turmoil. If no strong reinforcements come, what will become of the people of the city if the demonic scourge rises again?

I had thought that the re-establishment of the magistrate would, out of consideration for my father and for the mutual support between our two cities, lend a hand to Miaozheng and Yunzhou City. But I never expected—”

As she spoke, she took out a silk handkerchief and gently dabbed it at the corner of her eye.

This move, "The Beauty Sheds Tears," was incredibly effective against Ran Qingshan, who had secretly loved her for most of his life.

Seeing the goddess looking so heartbroken, Zai Qingshan felt as if his heart had been ripped open, and he felt a sharp, throbbing pain.

but----

No matter how painful it is, I can't agree!

What a joke.

He was indeed deeply in love with the goddess.

But the goddess is ultimately like the bright moon in the sky; you can only look at her from afar, unable to touch or touch her.

But Xiao Jiang is different.

Little Jiang is a real treasure; he can play with him anytime.

He's closer to him than his own son.

Last time, he was so obsessed with being a sycophant that he donated half of the materials for the defensive array of Huzhou City to Fazhou City.

But Jiang Mu, this golden nugget—

Even if a woman sheds all her tears today, she can't take a single hair from Xiao Jiang.

"Ahem—Master Shui, please don't do this."

Ran Qingshan turned his face away, forcing himself not to look at that pitiful face, and hardened his heart, gritting his teeth, and said, "It's not that I'm heartless, it's just that Jiang Mu is too involved. The headquarters has already put him on their list, so it's just not going to work."

The man's gaze fell on the martial arts manual on the table.

Eat people with short mouths, and take people softly.

Ran Qingshan hesitated for a moment, then tentatively suggested, "How about this, if the Water Guardian is really short-handed, I'll transfer Xu Fu from the Seventh Hall to you."

Although Xu Fu is a bit slow-witted, he's reliable and hardworking. He's successfully broken through to the sixth realm now. With a little training, he'll become a rare talent. What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Shui Miaozheng immediately shook her head, her tone cold: "I don't want trash."

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Ran Qingshan's lips twitched.

He's a sixth-realm expert, how come he's become trash in your mouth?

"And what about Yan Fenghuo?"

Ran Qingshan gritted his teeth and threw out another capable and ruthless general under his command.

"don't want."

Shui Miaozheng resolutely refused again, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zai Qingshan, making no attempt to hide her true purpose: "I only want Xiao Jiang."

"Then forget it!"

Ran Qingshan was also provoked by the woman's stubbornness. He waved his hand and his attitude was tougher than ever before: "There are thousands of demon slayers in Huzhou City. I can give them to you, but Jiang Mu must stay in Huzhou City. That's the bottom line!"

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Seeing that Zai Qingshan's attitude was so firm, even willing to turn against her, Shui Miaozheng knew that she could no longer try to win him over.

The woman was secretly annoyed.

If I had known that this stubborn guy was keeping such a close eye on Xiao Jiang, I wouldn't have wasted my breath coming here.

Wouldn't it be better to spend more time with Xiao Jiang instead of wasting this time?

That was a miscalculation.

"In that case, Miaozheng will not disturb Steward Ran any longer while he is handling his official business. Farewell."

Shui Miaozheng suppressed her sorrowful expression and instantly resumed her dignified and aloof demeanor as the head of the department. She stood up, without uttering a single unnecessary polite word, and turned to walk towards the door.

"? You're leaving already?"

Ran Qingshan was stunned. Looking at the goddess's resolute back, a strong sense of loss welled up in his heart.

He quickly stepped forward, trying to persuade her to stay: "Chief Shui, you've come all this way, why don't we chat a little longer? I'll have someone prepare some light wine—"

"No."

Shui Miaozheng said in a calm tone, "I have urgent official business to attend to, so I can't stay any longer."

As she reached the threshold, the woman suddenly stopped.

She turned around and returned to the desk.

To Ran Qingshan's astonishment, Shui Miaozheng snatched back the cultivation manual that had just been given away, then turned and left.

Only Na's silhouette remained, along with a faint fragrance in the breeze.

Ran Qingshan stared at the empty desktop, feeling bewildered in the wind.

No.

Should gifts that have been given be taken back?

The man sighed deeply, his face full of bitterness.

"You brat—"

"To protect you, I've really offended Chief Water this time. If you ever dare to back out, I'll skin you alive."

With a sigh, Ran Qingshan slumped back into his chair.

Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat.

"wrong!"

"Shui Miaozheng is a very stubborn woman. Once she has made up her mind about Jiang Mu, she won't give up so easily."

"Could it be that this woman, unable to get what she wanted openly, is planning to go secretly and go directly to that kid?"

Thinking of Jiang Mu's former dissolute nature, and then thinking of Shui Miaozheng's charming mature charm.

Ran Qingshan felt a chill run down his spine.

If Shui Miaozheng really lowers her stance to persuade Jiang Mu.

Once that kid is bewitched and agrees, even I, as the person in charge, can't stop him.

After all, it's their own body that has the legs.

"No, no!"

"I have to go and warn that kid to keep his composure!"

The sun was shining brightly in the Jiang family's courtyard.

Jiang Mu was practicing swordsmanship with Duanmu Li in the courtyard.

The girl, who had merged with the spiritual essence of the Heavenly Blade Sect, was now far more powerful than before.

Each strike carried an even sharper blade intent and murderous aura than before, and the attack was even more swift.

Sometimes, when the little girl unleashed her full power, Jiang Mu, relying solely on his fifth-realm cultivation and swordsmanship, found it difficult to withstand. He had to occasionally rely on the oppressive aura of the Fire God's Dharma Image to suppress her.

Meanwhile, Yuan Aqing was also focused on practicing her swordsmanship.

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The "Taiyi Zhanchen Jue" given to me by Shangguan Luoxue is said to be extremely difficult to cultivate and has demanding requirements on one's temperament.

But this little girl has a natural talent for swordsmanship and is extremely compatible with the way of the sword.

In just over half a month, he had already reached the minor mastery stage, and the flowing sword light faintly conveyed a transcendent and otherworldly artistic conception.

The speed of their progress is terrifying.

Of course, as the biggest "freeloader," Jiang Mu naturally kept pace with Yuan Aqing's swordsmanship progress.

It can unleash the incredibly powerful Forgotten River Flying Sword.

A true mage who excels in both melee and ranged combat.

"Knock knock".

There was a gentle knock on the courtyard gate.

Yuan Aqing sheathed her sword and ran over to open the door with light, quick steps.

Upon opening the door, a stunningly beautiful and exceptionally charming woman stood outside.

The woman was wearing a light blue long dress, and her figure was graceful.

Her upper body was proudly curvaceous, her slender waist so small it could be encircled by a single hand, then abruptly descended, transforming into a stunningly plump crescent moon, softly bulging deep within the waistband of her skirt.

She exudes a mature and charming allure.

However, to Yuan Aqing's surprise, the beautiful lady's demeanor seemed somewhat mismatched with her figure.

Her expression was dignified and elegant, with a hint of indifference in her eyes.

She looked like a beautiful widow who had just lost her husband.

"Madam, who are you looking for?"

Yuan Aqing asked curiously.

When Shui Miaozheng saw that the person who opened the door was such a bright and lovely young girl, her beautiful eyes lit up, and she secretly praised her as a bright and intelligent girl.

She asked softly, "Young lady, is this the residence of Jiang Mu, the head of the Jiang family?"

"Yes."

Yuan Aqing nodded, then turned and called out into the courtyard, "Master!"

master?

Shui Miaozheng's heart skipped a beat; so she was just a little maid.

It seems Xiao Jiang is living a good life, having such a beautiful young girl at home.

Hearing the shout, Jiang Mu sheathed his sword and walked over.

When she saw the graceful Shui Miaozheng standing outside the door, she was immediately stunned.

He even wondered if his kidney deficiency and blurred vision were caused by discussing Dao with Shangguan Luoxue day and night for the past few days.

"Aunt Shui?"

Looking at the little man she had been longing for, Shui Miaozheng's dignified face blossomed into a gentle and bright smile: "Xiao Jiang, I've come to see you."

"It really is you, Aunt Shui. Am I dreaming?"

Gazing into the woman's eyes, which were filled with tenderness and longing, Jiang Mu subconsciously opened his arms, wanting to pull this beauty into his embrace.

"cough!"

Shui Miaozheng coughed lightly.

Jiang Mu was taken aback. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Yuan Aqing, who was looking up at him expectantly. He awkwardly withdrew his hand, put on a stern face, and waved to the little girl, "Go, go back to the courtyard to practice your skills!"

"oh oh."

Yuan Aqing nodded obediently.

Before turning away, she couldn't help but steal a couple more glances at Shui Miaozheng.

After all, a beautiful auntie who is so charming and attractive, with a unique temperament, makes people inexplicably want to get close to her, and even call her "Mom" is always very appealing.

"Aunt Shui, don't stand outside, come in quickly."

Jiang Mu turned to the side.

Shui Miaozheng nodded and entered the courtyard.

"Aunt Shui, let's talk inside." Jiang Mu resisted the urge to hug her.

The woman hummed in agreement and followed behind.

Inside the courtyard, Duanmu Li, who was sheathing her sword, looked at Shui Miaozheng and asked curiously, "Aqing, who is that woman?"

Yuan Aqing shook her head: "I don't know. The master calls her 'aunt,' so they're probably relatives."

Duanmu Li narrowed her cold eyes.

In my line of sight, the woman's back was graceful, her hips swaying steadily and alluringly, like a millstone grinding water in the dark.

It's like an overripe melon swinging back and forth in a cloth bag.

"Jiang Mu definitely likes this kind of woman," Duanmu Li said with certainty.

Jiang Mu did not take Shui Miaozheng to the reception hall, but led her directly into his bedroom.

"Bang!"

The door had just closed.

Jiang Mu couldn't wait to pull the beautiful woman in front of him into his arms, his chin resting on the top of her fragrant hair. He took a deep breath and said in a muffled voice, "Aunt Shui—I missed you so much."

As she spoke, she lowered her head to search for those long-awaited red lips.

Shui Miaozheng was startled and quickly put her hands on Jiang Mu's broad chest, pushing him away a little.

The woman blushed, her chest heaving slightly, and gave him a coquettish glare: "Stop fooling around—it wouldn't be good if someone saw us."

Jiang Mu pursed her lips: "What are you afraid of? This is my own home. Who can see it?"

The two young maids are practicing their martial arts in the courtyard; they wouldn't dare come in without my permission. The steward has also gone out to buy supplies and won't be back for a while.

At this point, Jiang Mu secretly felt fortunate.

Luckily, Bai Xiang isn't home.

Otherwise, if she were to witness this scene, she would probably chop the cutting board with a cleaver again.

Jiang Mu lowered her head and continued kissing.

Shui Miaozheng raised her jade-like hand and gently placed it on his lips to stop him from causing trouble. She said softly, "Xiao Jiang, I'm just passing through today. I'll only stay for a short while and then I have to leave."

"Just a little while?"

Jiang Mu was taken aback.

Shui Miaozheng explained softly, "I left the capital this time mainly to handle some matters at the General Headquarters. I made a special detour to Huzhou to see you."

However, I will stay overnight in Huzhou City tonight.

"Of course I can't stay here; it wouldn't look good. I need to get to the official inn soon."

After hearing Shui Miaozheng's explanation, Jiang Mu understood.

Aunt Shui was afraid that if she stayed in her own home for too long, or stayed overnight, it would attract gossip from others.

And her implication was quite clear.

Although I can't stay here overnight, you can sneak over to the inn tonight to find me.

Having figured this out, Jiang Mu's displeasure vanished instantly. She didn't press the matter further and smiled, "Okay, I'll listen to Aunt Shui. Can I hug you then? Just a hug, nothing else."

Shui Miaozheng bit her full lips, her cheeks flushed even more, and she didn't speak, but her body relaxed slightly, acquiescing to his closeness.

Jiang Mu pulled her to sit down on the chair by the window and asked curiously, "Aunt Shui, what important matter did you go to the headquarters for that required your personal trip?"

Shui Miaozheng nestled in his warm embrace, feeling a long-lost sense of security, and whispered, "It concerns matters of cultivation. You know, I obtained something in Yancheng last time, didn't I?"

That was prepared for me to break through my current bottleneck.

The headquarters recently presented a rare opportunity, and I'd like to try my luck and see if I can use it to advance my career.

"Oh? Are you confident you can break through?" Jiang Mu asked with concern.

Shui Miaozheng gently shook her head: "It's hard to say. Cultivation is like rowing against the current; opportunities and risks coexist. Many times, nine parts effort are needed, but that one part luck is still crucial."

This trip is just an attempt; whether it succeeds or not is up to fate.

Jiang Mu grasped Shui Miaozheng's soft, slightly cool hand and asked earnestly, "Is there anything I can help you with on this trip to the capital? Just say the word, Aunt Shui, and I, Jiang, will go through fire and water for you without hesitation."

Upon hearing this, Shui Miaozheng felt a warm current flowing through her heart, a sweet feeling that made all the fatigue from the past few days seem to vanish in that instant.

She grasped the man's hand in return.

She gently pressed the other person's large palm against her cheek, caressed it affectionately, and said softly, "No. Aunt Shui can handle it herself."

Your most important task right now is to stay in Huzhou City, work hard to improve your cultivation, and protect yourself.

From now on...

In this world, only Aunt Shui is qualified to protect you.

Looking at the woman's soft, rosy cheeks and smelling her unique, mature fragrance, Jiang Mu's mind began to stir again.

He pulled Shui Miaozheng even tighter, leaned down and whispered in her ear: "Since Aunt Shui is so good to me—"

Why don't I help Aunt Shui stretch her body a bit more before I leave?

"This can also be considered as clearing up Aunt Shui's meridians, so that when she goes to the headquarters to seek opportunities, she'll be more at ease, don't you think?"

Hearing the implication in the man's words, Shui Miaozheng's pretty face turned as red as a sunset.

She slightly straightened her face, trying to adopt the sternness of an elder, and said coquettishly, "Little Jiang, have you forgotten everything Aunt Shui told you before?"

"What did you say?"

Jiang Mu raised an eyebrow.

The restless hand moved towards the woman's abdomen.

Startled, Shui Miaozheng quickly slapped his groping hand away, glaring at him angrily with her beautiful eyes, and said seriously, "We made it very clear back in Yancheng. After all, I am your elder. You are so young, you will definitely marry a respectable lady from a good family in the future."

The two of us————

We absolutely cannot be this unruly again, you hear me?

Jiang Mu said "Oh," and then leaned closer, their noses almost touching. His warm breath sprayed on her face. She suddenly realized, "Oh, that's what it means. I haven't forgotten."

Don't worry, Aunt Shui, I swear, this is absolutely the last time. Oh no, to be precise, tonight is the last night at the inn.

After all, you've come all the way to Huzhou City to see me. It's such a beautiful night together, Aunt Shui. I'm sure you, with all your heart for me, won't have the heart to refuse me, right?"

Shui Miaozheng was both annoyed and amused by his shameless behavior.

She sighed softly, extended her slender, jade-like finger, and gently tapped the man's forehead, complaining irritably, "You little devil, you always say it's the last time."

You said the same thing back in Yancheng, and what happened? When have you ever kept your word? You're just taking advantage of my soft heart to deliberately deceive me.

"This is my promise, absolutely the last time!"

Jiang Mu made a solemn vow.

The two chatted tenderly for a while longer, but Shui Miaozheng felt that it was about time, and staying any longer would really arouse suspicion.

She gently nudged Jiang Mu: "Xiao Jiang, I really should go now. We'll talk tonight—we'll talk tonight."

Jiang Mu held her tightly, his chin rubbing against the top of her head: "Aunt Shui, it's still early tonight. Look, since you're already here, and we haven't seen each other for so long, how about we do some light exercise now? Just as a warm-up?"

"No!"

Shui Miaozheng was startled and stopped his hand, which was reaching for his skirt. "Xiao Jiang, this time it's really not allowed!"

Seeing her resolute attitude, Jiang Mu knew that he couldn't force her, so he rolled his eyes and changed his approach.

He leaned close to her flushed ear and whispered something.

Upon hearing this, Shui Miaozheng's face flushed crimson, almost to the point of bleeding, and even her neck turned pink. She shook her head repeatedly, "No, absolutely not! You—don't even think about it!"

Jiang Mu's shoulders slumped: "Aunt Shui, I've written you so many letters, every day. It shows that I've always thought of you and never forgotten you."

Can't you just compromise this once?

When he mentioned those letters, Shui Miaozheng's heart immediately melted.

The letters that eventually reached her, whether long or short, straightforward or subtle, conveyed deep affection and longing, offering her the warmest comfort during those dreary and oppressive days.

Every time she read the letter, it reminded her of those days in Yancheng, and of this little man she both loved and feared, yet couldn't bear to part with.

Shui Miaozheng bit her moist lower lip tightly, her mind in turmoil for a long time.

finally.

The woman nodded helplessly.

She stood up, straightened her slightly disheveled skirt, and slowly knelt on the ground.