So it turns out I'm the demon!

Chapter 271 Ran Chun'er: Am I a clown?

Old Xiang was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said:

"Brother Ran is indeed a man of great loyalty. But speaking of which, while you were in seclusion, your city of Huzhou has been plagued by constant turmoil." "How so?"

Ran Qingshan's expression darkened. "Has another demon army attacked?"

He waved to the old man:

"No, it's that kid named Jiang Mu from your Demon Slayer Division who stole the show."

"Xiao Jiang? What happened to him?"

Ran Qingshan frowned and said, "Wasn't he taken to the Fallen Soul Swamp Secret Realm for a trial by Zhou Yuanzhi? Could it be that that brat caused trouble again on the way? That kid is never easy to get along with."

"At least we didn't cause any trouble..."

Xiang Lao said, "I don't know what happened, but on the way to the secret realm, the commander-in-chief suddenly issued an urgent order to cancel Jiang Mu's trial qualification."

Moreover, according to internal sources, the top brass of the headquarters seems to unanimously believe that Xiao Jiang Daoji has suffered damage and has completely lost his value for development, and they are preparing to marginalize him.

"What did you say?!"

Ran Qingshan raised his voice, his face filled with astonishment and absurdity, "Old Xiang, you're not joking with me, are you?"

Xiang Lao said, "It's true. At the time, because you were at a crucial juncture in your journey to becoming a star, we were afraid that this news would cloud your judgment, so we didn't dare tell you anything."

"That's utter bullshit!!"

Ran Qingshan exploded in anger, trembling all over and spitting wildly.

"Those old bastards, the Souji, have they been kicked in the head by a donkey?!"

Is there no value in cultivating Xiao Jiang?

If he's a useless person, then there's no one in the world who has any value and is breathing.

Including you, and including me!

"Damn it, I'm going to the headquarters right now and ask them if they're blind."

Old Xiang quickly stepped forward, grabbed his arm, and repeatedly comforted him:

"Brother Ran, don't be impulsive. Let me finish what I have to say."

Later, for reasons unknown, the General Headquarters suddenly allocated resources to Jiang Mu a couple of days ago, intending to give him further training. Clearly, the General Headquarters initially misjudged some information, then realized something was wrong and rushed to rectify the situation.

Hearing this, Ran Qingshan finally breathed a sigh of relief:

"I knew it! A prodigy like Xiao Jiang could hold up the sky even if it fell down. How could he possibly be crippled?"

Those old fogies must have just missed the point.

Even so, Old Ran was already very dissatisfied with the Chief.

Such a genius was almost thrown away.

These incompetent bastards are really full of shit.

"Moreover, the latest news from the headquarters just came in that Jiang Mu has broken through to the seventh realm."

Xiang Lao's expression was complicated, his eyes filled with envy.

"Seven Realms?!"

Ran Qingshan stared wide-eyed, completely dumbfounded. "Are you sure you're not making fun of me?"

"It's absolutely true, it is the seventh realm."

With deep emotion, the old man said, "It's just that we still don't know which star position he has attained."

Looking across the world, apart from that great demon Jiang Chaoxi back then, in all my years of life, I really can't find another genius as monstrous as him!" Ran Qingshan was completely stunned.

When he left Huzhou City to go into seclusion in the capital, that kid had only just broken through to the fifth realm not long ago.

How much time has passed?

He skipped two realms and jumped straight to the seventh realm?

Did he take some kind of magic pill, or was he possessed by some ancient powerful being?

Chun Chun isn't human!

However, after the initial shock came overwhelming joy.

After all, this is a precious treasure native to their Huzhou City.

When I get back this time, I have to treat this kid like an ancestor and protect him properly.

After all, with such a genius, whether it's the old foxes in the General Headquarters or Shui Miaozheng from Fazhou City who has always been eyeing Xiao Jiang, they're bound to be envious and want to poach him.

We must guard against it at all costs!

Of course, Ran Qingshan, who was immersed in great joy at the moment, did not know that his precious child had already been "sold".

Very few people know about this news at the moment.

On the one hand, Ran Chun'er was afraid that the news would leak out and cause the "deal" to fall through, so she reported to the chief commander in a secret manner.

On the other hand, who would have thought that someone would be so foolish as to sell such a once-in-a-millennium genius as scrap?

This is beyond the scope of normal human thinking and cognition.

"Brother Ran, you're riding high!"

Xiang Lao winked at Ran Qingshan and joked,

"This time, not only did you produce a true dragon under your command, but you also successfully proved yourself as a star, and your future path will reach new heights."

I imagine that the Water Master of Fazhou City will look at you differently and favor you greatly.

Double happiness! Congratulations, Brother Ran!

Upon hearing this, the old men around him all revealed knowing smiles.

In the Demon Slayer Division, everyone knew about Ran Qingshan's feelings for Shui Miaozheng.

From the time he joined the company as a young man, Shui Miaozheng was the white moonlight in his heart.

Now a middle-aged man, this stubborn mule still clings to his single status, pouring all his tenderness into his goddess.

This has long been an open secret within the industry.

Ran Qingshan blushed, quickly waved his hand, and said with a wry smile:

"Old Xiang, stop joking. You know Miao Zheng's personality. In all these years, has any man in the world truly caught her eye?"

"Hey, you can't say that."

Old Xiang smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying meaningfully,

"As the saying goes, beauties are more attracted to the strong. The Water Master is such a proud person that ordinary mediocre people would not even catch her eye."

But Brother Ran, you are now a Ninth Realm Venerable, one of the top experts in Daqing. You might just be able to win her heart.

"When it comes to men, as long as they have the ability, how can you not warm up an iceberg?"

"You're joking, Mr. Xiang."

Ran Qingshan waved his hands repeatedly, but his mouth was already stretched to his ears, and he couldn't suppress it.

After being flattered by Elder Xiang, he couldn't help but feel a little skeptical.

Yes, I am now a ninth-level expert.

Perhaps you could try expressing your feelings.

Should I find an excuse to go to Yunzhou City this time and test the waters?

Thinking of this, Ran Qingshan felt a surge of heroic spirit and laughed loudly at his colleagues around him:

"Gentlemen! Today, I, Old Ran, have successfully achieved star status, and I am overjoyed. Let's go to the largest restaurant in the capital, Crane Immortal, and drink until we drop!"

"Excellent, Manager Ran, you're very generous!"

Everyone echoed in agreement.

Jealousy aside, Ran Qingshan's entry into the Ninth Realm is a fact, and his future status is limitless.

If you don't hurry up and curry favor with them now, when will you?

After bidding farewell to everyone, Ran Qingshan walked confidently toward the headquarters with his hands behind his back, ready to report for duty.

He moved with the speed of the wind, his clothes fluttering in the breeze.

For some reason, he felt that his good fortune was perhaps a little too great.

First, he gained the peerless genius Jiang Mu for free, and then he successfully broke through the bottleneck that had plagued him for many years.

If things continue as this "chosen one" story, it seems like it's not impossible for him to have a great harvest in love.

Thinking of this, Ran Qingshan couldn't help but hum a tune.

"Having weathered countless storms, I will soar to the heavens!"

Ran Qingshan felt that the sunlight was exceptionally bright.

At this moment, he was undoubtedly the most triumphant person in the world.

Huzhou City, the Demon Slayer's Office.

Inside the signing room, the acting supervisor, Ran Chun'er, was sitting with her legs crossed, humming a little tune as she flipped through a file on a newly transferred personnel. Her handsome face was filled with a smug and triumphant expression.

This file was one of the "bonuses" she obtained from Shui Miaozheng in exchange for Jiang Mu.

This newcomer, transferred from the city of Fazhou, is indeed exceptionally talented.

With a bone age of only 22, he has soared from the first realm to the fourth realm in just three years.

Such talent would rank among the top talents.

Of course, if you insist on comparing it to that prodigy Jiang Mu, it's naturally nowhere near as good.

But so what?

No matter how high one's talent, if one's foundation is locked and one cannot make any progress in life, then one is nothing more than an exquisite piece of junk.

Jiang Mu's true value now

He's not even as good as half a leg hair of this newcomer from the fourth realm!

Ran Chun'er was overjoyed.

She was happily daydreaming.

When her brother returns and sees her brilliant move, he'll be overjoyed.

"Master Boss."

Just then, the guard at the door bowed and whispered, "Lord Xun of the Inner Guard requests an audience."

"Xun Xiaozhang?"

Ran Chun'er was slightly taken aback, and her eyebrows furrowed.

Her relationship with this close confidant of the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard was merely so-so.

All I know is that this woman has a tough life. Her husband died early, and somehow she ended up in the Imperial Guard.

After a long and arduous journey, he recently broke through to the seventh realm.

There are many rumors circulating.

It is said that this widow gained her current status by selling her body and getting into the bed of Deputy Commander Yang Qintian.

However, Ran Chun'er always scoffed at this idea.

How could someone as cold-blooded and ruthless as Yang Qintian be interested in women?

Even if she were truly interested, she would never be interested in someone like Xun Xiaomo.

"Let her in."

Ran Chun'er put down her teacup and gave a brief instruction.

A moment later, the sound of footsteps approached.

Xun Xiaomo, dressed in a black outfit, entered the signing room and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Manager Ran."

Although Ran Chun'er didn't have a very good impression of this woman, she couldn't be too disrespectful because the other woman was a favorite of the Imperial Guard.

She rose, smiled gracefully, and returned the greeting:

"I dare not accept the title of 'head of the department'; I am merely acting as my elder brother's substitute for a few days."

"Please have a seat, Lord Xun."

As she spoke, she personally poured Xun Xiaomo a cup of tea.

Xun Xiaomo sat down in the chair, took the teacup, thanked him, and said:

"I had planned to visit Lord Ran Qingshan, but I learned that your brother has gone to the capital to undergo seclusion and cultivate his star. This is truly a cause for celebration."

With your brother's talent and potential, he will surely succeed in breaking through this opportune moment.

"Thank you for your kind words, Lord Xun. Everything depends on fate and destiny."

Ran Chun'er made a polite remark, then got straight to the point and asked,

"I wonder if Lord Xun has come to see my brother because of some difficult case that requires the cooperation of the Demon Slaying Division of Huzhou City?"

Xun Xiaozhang shook his head:

"It's not a very important case. I'm sure you've heard about Lord Yang's younger sister, Yang Feifei, who suddenly disappeared a while ago, right?"

Now, Yang Daren is worried about his sister's safety and has tried everything but still can't find her.

Having no leads whatsoever, we decided to try our luck in Huzhou City.

Upon hearing this, Ran Chun'er's expression turned somewhat strange.

She had naturally heard about Yang Feifei's disappearance.

The whole thing is strange.

How could the younger sister of the deputy commander of the inner guards, a seventh-realm cultivator, have disappeared without a trace?

It was as if the other party was deliberately avoiding them.

However, Ran Chun'er didn't want to speculate too much, so she followed up by asking:

"So, Lord Xun has come to request that we send more men to Huzhou City to help keep an eye on Yang Feifei's whereabouts?"

Yes and no.

Xun Xiaojin put down her teacup and glanced at Ran Chun'er.

"Actually, I came to Huzhou City for an even more important secret mission, but I can't reveal it to the outside world."

In addition, I came here to wait for someone.

"At that time, I'm afraid I'll hope that Manager Ran can do me the favor and lend him to me for a while."

"Who are you waiting for?" Ran Chun'er asked curiously.

"Jiang Mu".

Xun Xiaomo uttered the name and said calmly,

"He went to the Soul-Swept Swamp for trials, didn't he? Judging by the time, he should be back in the next few days."

I plan to borrow him for a while, and I hope that Manager Ran will approve it.

Upon hearing this, Ran Chun'er was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.

"What are you laughing at?"

Xun Xiaomo was puzzled by her laughter and frowned.

Ran Chun'er waved her hand and said:

"Lord Xun may not know this, but Jiang Mu is no longer a member of our Demon Slaying Division in Huzhou City."

He is now the head of the Fazhou City.

So when the time comes, if you want to borrow someone, you'll have to ask that Headmaster Shui if she agrees. But I remember you and Headmaster Shui are quite close. She's always generous, so she'll definitely be happy to lend it to you.”

"Jiang Mu has been transferred to Fazhou City?"

Xun Xiaomo looked utterly astonished. "Your brother agreed to let the chief commander transfer people?"

Ran Chun'er no longer intended to hide it. She picked up her teacup, gently blew away the foam, and said in a light tone:

"Lord Xun, to tell you the truth, it was I who personally requested and received approval from the General Headquarters for this transfer."

Lord Xun handles confidential intelligence within the Imperial Guard on a daily basis; could it be that he really hasn't heard a single whisper of it...? Has Jiang Mu already been dismissed by the General Headquarters? "Dismissed?"

Xun Xiao's expression was even stranger.

He looked at the smug Ran Chun'er with the eyes of someone looking at a complete idiot.

She began to speak:

"Director Ran, don't you know that your headquarters has already restored the resources given to Jiang Mu?"

Moreover, as far as I know, Jiang Mu is now a sixth-realm cultivator.

Xun Xiaomo hasn't updated the information regarding Jiang Mu's killing of Shen Hufei to seize the star position yet.

Therefore, all she knew was that Jiang Mu was at the sixth realm.

Upon hearing Xun Xiaozhang's words, Ran Chun'er's smile froze.

"That's impossible!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Ran Chun'er suddenly jumped up from her chair.

The movement knocked over the teacup on the table.

The tea spilled and dripped from the edge of the table, landing on her feet without her noticing.

She stared coldly at Xun Xiaomo, her voice sharp and distorted:

"Lord Xun, are you joking with me?!"

How come I didn't know about Jiang Mu's breakthrough? How come I didn't know that Souji had restored his resources?!

Believe it or not. I don't have time to waste on this kind of thing.

Xun Xiao shook his head, looking at Ran Chun'er more and more like he was looking at a clown. "The official intelligence from the headquarters is probably still on its way. You'll know everything in a couple of days."

She was too lazy to say anything more to this idiot, and stood up, saying:

"Now that Jiang Mu has become Miao Zheng's subordinate, I'll just wait for Miao Zheng to arrive here."

I won't bother you any longer, goodbye.

Having said that, he turned and walked out of the signing room.

Inside the signing room, there was a deathly silence.

Only Ran Chun'er remained, standing there blankly.

It resembles a wooden sculpture whose soul has been extracted.

"This is impossible... This is absolutely impossible... I don't believe it..."

She kept muttering to herself, as if she were possessed.

It's a fact that Jiang Mu has already been abandoned by the Chief. She clearly made the best decision.

Everything was clearly correct.

How come everything is suddenly wrong now?

Of course, Ran Chun'er also knew in her heart that Xun Xiaomo had no reason to come here specifically to deceive her.

Moreover, the Imperial Guards' intelligence is always much faster than that of the Demon Slayer Division here.

if it is real……

"Thump!"

Ran Chun'er's legs went weak, and she slumped back into her chair.

His once handsome face instantly lost all color, turning ashen white.

"It's over."

"I was wrong."

Endless regret overwhelmed the woman's heart like a tidal wave.

She realized that she had committed a terrible crime.