novelapdf Chapter 44 Not even a dog needs it
Chapter 44 Not even a dog needs it
Are you trying to trick me?
Sensing the murderous aura permeating the air, Jiang Mu remained calm and spoke righteously:
"You're such a big person, you're definitely bigger than a melon."
"..."
Did I say something wrong?
"..."
At this moment, the figures of the Demon Slayer Division members appeared in the distance. Ling Ye took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.
It's uncertain whether Jiang Mu actually saw it.
But since things have come to this, we can only pretend that the other party didn't see it.
"snort."
With a twist of her slender waist, the woman disappeared into the night.
Jiang Mu breathed a sigh of relief, secretly thinking, "Who said these kinds of women are brainless? They're incredibly cunning."
It's a pity I didn't ask if the melon was guaranteed to be ripe.
……
……
The Demon Slayer Division is in charge of the document signing office.
The sandalwood incense used to refresh the mind wafted gently from the table.
Jiang Mu reported the situation in detail to the supervisor, Ran Qingshan.
As for why he suddenly went to investigate that courtyard, he still used the same explanation.
They went to investigate after receiving a tip from the Chaoyang residents.
As for who exactly the "masses" are.
He didn't know either.
From the perspective of the entire process, Jiang Mu did not do anything wrong.
After confirming the existence of the monster, he immediately notified the Third Hall and explained the situation of the monster.
It's just that those "idiots" in the third session did something stupid.
With Wang Ershang's testimony corroborating the claim, Wenhe, no matter how much he had objections, couldn't find anything wrong with it.
After listening to the report, Ran Qingshan rubbed his temples, his tone tinged with helplessness:
"So, you, a cultivator at the third realm, killed a fourth-tier demon?"
"Yes."
Do you think this is right?
"Uh, isn't that wrong?"
Jiang Mu blinked, glanced at the various expressions on everyone's faces, and then added,
"Of course, the demon was also injured at the time, which is why I was able to get away with it. In addition, I also owe a debt to the talisman bestowed by the Master."
Everyone's lips twitched as they listened.
Finding a bargain?
No matter how badly injured I am, I'm still a whole level above you.
At the same level, demons are inherently superior to human cultivators. But in your case, the situation is reversed?
Why do I feel like you're the demon?
Ran Qingshan was too lazy to say anything, his gaze falling on the knife in Jiang Mu's hand:
"This knife..."
"These are Lord Lingye's spoils of war, which she gave to her subordinates."
Jiang Mu quickly explained.
Normally, valuable spoils collected by the Demon Slayer Division after completing a mission need to be handed over.
However, the inspector has special privileges and can handle matters at his own discretion.
Ran Qingshan said irritably:
"What are you afraid of? I didn't ask you to hand it over. Give it to me, let me see."
Jiang Mu handed over the knife.
Ran Qingshan took the long sword and examined it carefully.
The blade was dark red, outlined with blood-red patterns, exuding a fierce and malevolent aura.
He flicked the blade lightly with his finger and pondered:
"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the divine weapon of the Heavenly Blade Sect's patriarch, named 'Mad Blade'."
This sword is forged from the finest cold iron mixed with cloud sand, and repeatedly tempered with the essence and blood of seven ferocious beasts, nurturing an inner malevolent aura, making it extremely fierce.
If I don't draw my sword, all is well; but if I do, blood will surely be drawn...
Unfortunately, it seems that most of the bloodthirsty energy within the blade has dissipated. Even so, however, compared to ordinary weapons, this blade is still of superior quality.
"The Heavenly Blade Ancestor?"
Jiang Mu looked puzzled.
"Um."
Ran Qingshan nodded, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.
"Back then, he was a well-known hero in the martial arts world, and he was sworn brothers with the leader of the Divine Sword Sect."
Later, due to his insistence on protecting a powerful demon, he broke with his sworn brother and was betrayed by the Divine Sword Sect. Since then, the Heavenly Blade Sect has gradually declined and is now merely a third-rate sect.
Speaking of the Heavenly Blade Ancestor, Ran Qingshan recalled an interesting anecdote.
It is said that this ancestor once deeply admired the great demon named "Jiang Chaoxi" and painstakingly forged this precious sword for him.
After finally managing to present the precious sword, the great demon merely glanced at it and uttered a comment:
"Even dogs don't use it."
It really upset the Heavenly Blade Ancestor.
He couldn't forget it until his deathbed, which became the lifelong regret of this senior.
Ran Qingshan handed the knife back to Jiang Mu and solemnly instructed him:
"This knife is vicious. If used for a long time, it may affect the temperament of the person wielding it, and easily breed a violent temperament."
"It's not a big problem. Just remember to rinse the blade regularly with a solution made from 'Clarifying and Mind-Concentrating Powder.' The training room keeps that solution on hand; you can go get a copy later."
"Yes, thank you for reminding me, sir."
Jiang Mumei happily accepted the long sword; it was indeed a divine weapon.
Ran Qingshan turned his gaze to Wen He beside him and said in a deep voice:
"Master Wen, Master Jiang has fulfilled his duty to report and assist in the investigation. It was your subordinates who messed things up."
If it weren't for Inspector Ling Ye's timely intervention, the consequences would have been unimaginable. You should understand this.
From the moment he entered, Wenhe's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
It's like someone owes him two hundred and fifty.
Hearing the admonition and reminder in Ran Qingshan's words, he grunted and replied curtly:
"The appearance of such a monster within my jurisdiction is due to my negligence. I will request punishment from the department and severely discipline my subordinates to prevent such incidents from happening again."
Ran Qingshan nodded slightly and said no more.
"Alright, that's enough for this matter. Hall Master Jiang, please stay. Everyone else, please leave. Oh, by the way—"
He suddenly changed the subject.
"In a few days, Deputy Director Tian will be returning from his duty report in the capital. Everyone, keep your spirits up and don't be too lazy, or he won't look good if he sees you like this."
Upon hearing the words "Lord Tian," the expressions of the people in the room all changed.
That old man was arguably the most troublesome and strictest member of the Demon Slayer Division in Huzhou City.
Anyone who sees it will get a headache.
He would even curse at passing dogs for no reason.
After everyone left, only the two of them remained in the room.
Ran Qingshan stood up and personally poured Jiang Mu a cup of hot tea, his tone softening:
"Is there any progress in the investigation into the mole?"
"Well……"
Jiang Mu felt a chill run down her spine and said somewhat guiltily, "We are still investigating secretly and have no clear leads yet."
"It's okay, take your time."
Ran Qingshan was not surprised, and took a sip of tea.
"The fact that he could lie low for so long shows that he is a very cunning person and not an ordinary person. It is impossible to find him out in one go."
Jiang Mu tentatively asked:
"My lord, besides your subordinates, you must have also sent others to investigate in secret, right?"
He thought he should sound out their opinions first, so he could be on guard early.
Ran Qingshan smiled without saying a word, which was taken as tacit agreement.
Jiang Muxin understood, then remembered something else and asked:
"My sister... no, the monster that killed my whole family, have you heard anything from her lately?"
Ran Qingshan shook his head:
"Not yet. However, according to information from the headquarters, this case will be handed over to Lord Ling Ye for personal handling."
She's a veteran of the Demon Slayer Division, and her specialty is tracking hidden demons. If you have any news in the future, you can ask her directly.
Jiang Mu hesitated for a moment before voicing her suspicions:
"My lord, do you think... my sister might have already been murdered, her identity stolen by that demon?"
"That's a possibility."
Ran Qingshan's expression was solemn. "The department has actually investigated this thoroughly. About three years ago, your sister went missing for a period of time."
Although she was later found, perhaps from that moment on, she had already been replaced by a demon, but we were unaware of it until now.
Missing...
Although his guess was confirmed to some extent, Jiang Mu still felt that something was not right.
It's been three years.
After living together for three years, would parents really not recognize their own daughter if she had been switched at birth?
Could it be that Jiang Chen's parents already knew it was a demon?
Was it just a deliberate cover-up?
Thinking of this, Jiang Mu felt a chill run down her spine.
Could it be...
Did my parents also collude with the Japanese?