So it turns out I'm the demon!

Chapter 51 The Carp Tastes Delicious

Jiang Mu's heart was pounding wildly.

After searching high and low without finding it, he finally encountered a genuine cultivator of the "Earthly Fiend Star" level!

It's still that kid.

I remember Ran Qingshan mentioned last time that the only known orthodox Earthly Fiend Star Official in Huzhou City is He Shuangying, the young master of the Divine Sword Sect.

It bears the position of "Earthly Hidden Star".

At the time, Jiang Mu deliberately chose a pirated "Earthly Hidden Star" official seal, thinking that if this young master accidentally died one day, he could take the lead in vying for the genuine position.

He may have thought about it, but he knew the chances were extremely slim.

Unexpectedly, I ran into the person in question today.

No wonder Jiang Mu felt that this guy looked like a bad person from the moment he walked in.

"So you are Young Master He from the Divine Sword Sect. My apologies for not recognizing you sooner."

Jiang Mu gave a forced smile and cupped his hands in greeting.

According to Zhang Daxiao's previous explanation, cultivators who have practiced pseudo-star positions will feel a natural sense of inferiority when they meet orthodox star officials due to the suppression of star positions.

It was as if commoners, upon seeing nobles, would unconsciously want to bow their heads.

Strangely, Jiang Mu didn't feel that way at the moment.

"Oh right... It's my 'shadow' that's repairing the pirate planet, what does that have to do with me, Jiang Mu? I'm not humble at all."

With a change of heart, he straightened his back even more.

He Shuangying calmly returned the greeting: "May I ask who you are, sir...?"

"The head of the Eighth Hall of the Demon Slayer Division is surnamed Jiang," Jiang Mu said calmly. "I'm here to investigate a demon case."

"Greetings, Hall Master Jiang."

He Shuangying was slightly surprised.

He could tell that Jiang Mu was only at the third level of cultivation, so how could someone of such a level become a hall master?

The Demon Slayer Division of Huzhou City was indeed incompetent.

Jiang Mu didn't give him time to think and launched an attack directly:

"Young Master He, when I was interrogating this fish demon just now, it revealed quite a lot of things in order to save its life."

It said... it was originally a demon kept by your Divine Sword Sect.

"Young Master He, don't you owe me an explanation for this? The Divine Sword Sect, a reputable and righteous sect, why would you harbor demons and collude with them?"

Jiang Mu simply dumped the pot on them.

There's nothing we can do; he's just a morally upright but despicable good person.

To prove the truth, it's okay to occasionally be a villain.

After all, the great way is ruthless.

In the world of martial arts, everyone is eyeing each other's rank, so let's not even talk about morality.

He Shuangying was taken aback, then chuckled, "Lord Jiang is joking."

But he was startled.

That shouldn't be the case...

It's said that fish only have a seven-second memory, so how could this fish demon possibly remember being raised by me?

Could it be because of that magical artifact?

"I don't understand!" (Fenghua accent)

Jiang Mu suddenly raised his voice, his face solemn, his words righteous and stern.

"Your Divine Sword Sect has a long-standing reputation in the martial arts world and is a model of martial arts in my Huzhou City. Yet you have colluded with demons."

What are you trying to do? Are you trying to raise an enemy to enhance your own power?

They simply don't take my Demon Slayer Division seriously and treat the imperial laws like a joke!

He Shuangying's expression remained arrogant and indifferent:

"If Lord Jiang believes that my Divine Sword Sect is harboring demonic creatures and colluding with them, he is free to come and search the place himself."

"Our Divine Sword Sect is upright and has nothing to fear!"

"You think I wouldn't dare?"

Jiang Mu stepped forward, her eyes sharp as knives.

"Since Young Master He is so confident, that's perfect. I'll request orders from the Commander-in-Chief to personally lead a large force to search the Divine Sword Sect!"

"Please do as you please, sir."

He Shuangying's gaze was frank and unwavering.

The more serious Jiang Mu was, the more guilty He Shuangying felt.

If the Demon Slayer Division really goes crazy and investigates right now, they might actually uncover something.

The more nonchalant He Shuangying appeared, the more guilty Jiang Mu felt.

After all, it was my first time fabricating a charge, so I wasn't very skilled at it and felt a bit guilty about it morally.

The two of them just stared at each other like that.

Each one of them appears bright and dignified, but in reality, each one is more insecure than the last.

"Hmph, then we'll just wait!"

Jiang Mu waved to Zhang Xiao Kui to collect the monster's corpse, then turned and strode away.

Chu Lingzhu quickly chased after her, saying, "I have something to do..."

"I'm very busy right now. You can treat me to dinner another day."

Jiang Mu didn't turn her head back.

The girl rushed up to him, grabbed his sleeve, and said angrily, "Who wants to treat you to dinner! I just want to ask...aren't you very powerful now?"

She tilted her head back, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

"Isn't that amazing? Didn't you see it just now?"

Jiang Mu pulled her sleeve back. "Hurry up and treat the girls in the building. What are you doing following me? I'm very busy."

His mind is now filled with thoughts of how to charge up his phone, how to secure a position, and how to become stronger.

There's no time to waste on women.

I'm so annoying.

Jiang Mu quickened her pace and shook off the other person.

Chu Lingzhu's pretty face flushed red with anger as she shouted at his retreating back, "If you're really that powerful, I have a clue about a demon..."

Swish!

Before she could finish speaking, the man appeared in front of her.

"Where is the demon?"

"..."

Chu Lingzhu choked on her breath.

Why does this guy get all hyped up as soon as he hears about slaying demons?

Are fairies prettier than me?

She pursed her rosy lips and said in a muffled voice:

"It's a good friend of mine, Han Yushu's cousin. Lately, she's been having nightmares, in which a monster is always chasing her. She's on the verge of a breakdown and is wondering if she's possessed."

"Having nightmares?"

Jiang Mu frowned slightly. "After she woke up, was there anything unusual about her body? Was she injured or depleted of energy?"

"no."

"Is it just a simple nightmare?"

"yes."

Jiang Mu patiently asked, "Before your friend started having nightmares, did he experience anything bad?"

Chu Lingzhu thought for a moment and said:

"Yes. It was during the last invasion of Huzhou City by the Mist Demon that my friend had bad luck. She encountered a demon and was chased for a long time, almost dying. Ever since then, she's been having nightmares frequently."

Hearing this, Jiang Mu was completely speechless:

"You are definitely sick."

Jiang Mu shook her head, turned around and left.

Isn't this a classic case of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Having been chased by monsters, it's no wonder you have nightmares. What's the big deal?

"?"

The girl stood there, stunned.

Standing there stunned for several seconds before reacting, he gritted his teeth and cursed at Jiang Mu's retreating figure:

"You're the one who's sick!"

……

At the entrance of Yanchun Tower.

He Shuangying stared at the direction Jiang Mu had gone, his face grim.

"We need to go back and tell Father as soon as possible to move or seal up that cellar where the monster is kept. Otherwise, if that mad dog really brings people to investigate, it will be troublesome."

He looked down at the pool of fish blood on the ground that hadn't dried yet, spat, and cursed inwardly:

"Damn fish demon... If I had known this would happen, I should have chopped you up and fed you to the dogs back then!"

He was filled with regret.

I was just curious at the time and wanted to see what this monster was capable of.

Who knew that this "exchange" would become so addictive.

Not only did it lead to his momentary pleasure, but it also caused him to carelessly have his magical artifact stolen, and in the end, it attracted the wrath of Jiang Mu.

If he could turn back time, he would never have made such a mistake out of momentary curiosity.

But to be fair...

The taste of carp... is really good.