"Boy, what do you want from our Demon Suppression Department?"
Yang Guang looked at the young government servant and asked casually.
"Several officials are coming from the south, and the county magistrate would like to invite them to meet and discuss important matters." The immature government official replied quickly.
"We can wait until we meet Mr. Tong before meeting the county magistrate." Qi Yuan said casually.
To investigate the cause of Tong Youwei's death and find Tong Tianyou, we also need to obtain some clues from the county magistrate.
The young government servant's face showed a look of joy: "I'm just waiting here for you guys."
Finally, the people from the Demon Suppression Department were invited, and the young yamen officer was very excited.
According to what the county magistrate said, the Demon Suppression Department is the most powerful in Fengyuan and specializes in slaying demons. Maybe it can break the siege of Zhenyang.
Zhenyang has become an isolated city for three years.
The people of Zhenyang have been suffering from evil spirits for a long time.
Under the leadership of the steward, a group of people headed towards the depths of the Tong Mansion.
The deeper you go, you can see burly guards patrolling with strong blood energy from time to time.
They wore soft armor, fine swords hung from their waists, and were well-dressed.
"Your Tong family is very well guarded. How could a monster invade and kill Tong Youwei without knowing it?" Yang Guang couldn't help but ask.
In just a short moment, he saw no less than fifty private soldiers patrolling.
Tong Mansion is more like a large manor than a courtyard, and even has a martial arts arena.
The steward lowered his head and said: "Young people don't know about this, but there are rumors... that there is a thief in our Tong Mansion.
At that time, after the death of Young Master Youwei, the Master was furious and purged all the slaves, and any suspects would be beaten to death."
Hearing this, Qi Yuan couldn't help but said: "This game is still too rigid. There should be a mission for us to find out the cause of death of these people who were killed with sticks, so that there can be a reversal."
An Qiao quickly echoed: "The master's life is life, but the slave's life is not?"
Yang Guang smiled, but said with a sigh: "No wonder everyone wants to be a family member. They have everything from soldiers to food and fields. This Tong family is like a small royal family."
The communication between the three of them was through sound transmission.
Otherwise, if the steward hears this, he will think that the imperial court is here to suppress the Tong Mansion and charge him with rebellion.
Maybe, if you want to get out of the Tong Mansion, you will have to fight.
As a local lord, Tong Mansion has nearly a thousand soldiers and hundreds of armored soldiers.
These forces cannot be underestimated.
About a quarter of an hour later, everyone walked around and finally arrived at the residence of Master Tong.
Outside the courtyard, there were many maids standing, all with gloomy expressions.
It seems that he is worried about the young master being kidnapped by the demon clan.
The steward couldn't help crying at this time: "Our ancestors have been working in the Tong family for generations. If the young master cannot come back and the Tong family is separated, where will we go?"
His sadness is not fake.
After all, being a slave in a wealthy family like Tong Mansion is much better and more respectable than having a mud-legged job.
"Let's go and see your master." Qi Yuan said.
About a few dozen breaths later, in an antique house.
Qi Yuan and others filed in and looked at the Tong family master who was leaning on the bed.
Mr. Tong is sixty years old, very old, and his breathing is weak.
A woman with white hair sat on the edge of the bed, crying.
This woman was just over forty years old, her skin was well maintained, but she also had white hair.
This woman is Mrs. Tong who went to Wangshan Temple to kowtow and ask for medicine.
Seeing the person coming, Mr. Tong opened his cloudy eyes: "Sir, you must bring my grandson back.
If you bring it back... there will be a heavy reward."
Mr. Tong waved his hand.
The steward gave the order, and after about a few dozen breaths, several burly soldiers entered the room carrying wooden boxes.
The wooden box was opened, and inside was white silver and some jewelry.
An Qiao felt emotional when she saw this scene.
If she hadn't entered the world of underworld, she might still be moved after seeing this, but now she is completely calm.
However, this financial resources and private soldiers have shown the Tong family's powerful power.
With such a powerful force, the eldest young master was killed for no reason, and the young master was kidnapped.
It seems that the water behind is very deep.
Yang Guang looked at Mr. Tong and asked softly: "Mr. Tong, Tong Tianyou, we will find it ourselves. What we want to know now is... the cause of Tong Youwei's death."
The white-haired woman's hands froze, as if she heard her son's name, tears fell like rain: "My ten-month-old son was born in a miserable life... because my mother failed to protect you."
Mr. Tong also had a sad look in his eyes.
"Youwei...should have died in the hands of...the flower demon Manluo!" Master Tong's eyes flashed with hatred.
Yang Guang's eyes lit up.
Sure enough, important information is here.
Qi Yuan stood quietly aside, looking amused.
His nose has not grown longer, which shows that Mr. Tong is right, and Tong Youwei did die at the hands of the flower demon Manluo.
"My poor grandson was also kidnapped by the flower demon Manluo!" If the hatred in the eyes can kill people, it is estimated that the flower demon Manluo has been killed by Master Tong's eyes.
Well, my nose hasn’t gotten longer, that’s true.
This task... is it simply terrifying?
Just ask any NPC and you will know the result?
"What grudge does the flower demon Man Luo Ke have against the Tong family?" Yang Guang continued to ask.
To investigate the truth, we must also investigate the murderer’s motive.
When Mr. Tong heard this, his expression changed slightly.
The tears that Mrs. Tong had stopped flowing started to flow again at this moment.
Mr. Tong's voice also became hoarse and distressed.
"I have been very obedient to Youwei all my life. I agreed to whatever he said, for fear of violating his wishes.
If he wants the oiran, I will give it to him; if he wants the blood of the unicorn, I will send people to hunt it in the Shu Demon Mountain.
But he... wants to marry a monster and enter my Tong family.
This is also the first time I have lost my temper with him. Our human race and the demon race are incompatible with each other. If we want to marry a demon race, there is no way!"
"So, this flower demon Manluo is the one Tong Youwei loves?" An Qiao asked.
Many thoughts flashed through An Qiao's mind.
Based on her years of experience watching TV, the Tong family master broke up the couple, and the flower demon Manluo held a grudge in her heart.
She complained that Tong Youwei had changed his mind, so she cut out Tong Youwei's heart and robbed Tong Youwei's son.
Things were straightened out instantly and seemed very simple.
"Yes, at first I didn't want her to enter my house, and Youwei resented me, but later... Youwei still understood our difficulties.
He and Yun Niang treated each other with respect, and after Yun Niang passed away, he never married again." Mrs. Tong said, with nostalgia for the past in her eyes, "I really think Man Luo is poaching my heart, not Youwei's heart.
, my miserable son."
Mrs. Tong was a little excited.
Listening to this, Qi Yuan's nose did not grow longer.
This means that what Mrs. Tong and Mr. Tong are saying now is the truth.
Tong Youwei did have his heart ripped out by the flower demon Manluo and died.
"Ahem..." At this moment, Mr. Tong coughed and coughed up blood from the corner of his mouth.
Mrs. Tong hurriedly went to serve her.
Yang Guang and others also understand that it is not appropriate to stay here now.
"Mr. Tong, please rest up first. We will find Tong Tianyou." After Yang Guang finished speaking, he left with Qi Yuan and others.
"What do you think?" At this time, Yang Guang said in a voice message.
"If what they said is true, Tong Youwei's death would be very simple.
All we need to do is find the flower demon Manluo, and everything will be revealed." An Qiao responded.
"Okay, then let's go see the county magistrate.
It seems that the difficulty of this mission is not the death of Tong Youwei, but the finding of Tong Tianyou.
There are three thousand demon soldiers in this Shu Demon Mountain, it looks like it will be a tough battle!" Yang Guang was full of fighting spirit.
Compared with investigating the truth, he prefers to confront others head-on.
…
There were black blood stains on the mottled wall, and there were many knife marks on the brick wall.
The county lieutenant was dressed in armor, tall and tall, with sunken eyes and bright eyes, but his expression was very unkind at this time.
"Huh, Zhenyang was besieged for three years, and I sent letters to the court many times, but no one paid attention.
An heir of the Tong family disappeared, and the imperial court dispatched the Demon Suppression Division to investigate.
Haha... Could it be that all the people in the city are not as good as that Tong Tianyou?"
The county captain was particularly dissatisfied, and even more disgusted with the wealthy families.
He was a refugee commander and once raised troops to resist the demon clan.
However, he was weak and ultimately failed. He entered Zhenyang City and became a county lieutenant, in charge of the military affairs of the county.
The county magistrate is a young old man who always has a kind smile on his face: "Old Li, you are dissatisfied. When those angels come later, don't show it."
"Huh." County Captain Li snorted coldly, with a look of reluctance on his face, and then became sighing, "I understand that the people in this city can't wait."
When he was young, he led hundreds of young men in the village to kill demons and protect his family, with great success.
At that time, the government sent people to Zhao'an. He had won many battles and was arrogant, so naturally he did not take the government seriously.
Seeing that the imperial edict was unsuccessful, the government colluded with the demon clan. All his soldiers died at the hands of the demon clan.
He had no shame in returning to the village.
Otherwise, he would not know how to answer when those old, young, women and children asked about their sons, husbands or fathers.
He felt angry towards Shu Yao Mountain.
Because the military advisor of Shu Yaoshan is a person who ordered the government to secure him.
"Sigh, I wonder how long Zhenyang City can be defended." The county official hunched over, as if this would make him more comfortable.
Just then, the sound of footsteps came.
The county magistrate's spirit perked up and his waist straightened at this moment. He hurriedly looked towards the door and walked towards the door to greet him.
The county captain also hurriedly followed.
"Angels came from afar, and a certain person held a banquet and invited the angels to enjoy it!" the county magistrate said, his face filled with joy.
Outside, it was the young government officials, Qi Yuan and others.
Qi Yuan's eyes lit up: "It's good to have a banquet. It's better to have a banquet in advance."
Last time, when the game was over, he didn't even get to eat.
The county official reminded him that he could eat first.
How nice would it be to kill the demon after you finish the meal?
"Please invite the angel to follow me into the house." The county official said quickly.
The county lieutenant was also looking at these three people from the Demon Suppression Division with a solemn expression.
Obviously, he realized that the person coming from the Demon Suppression Division was quite powerful.
Everyone exchanged a few brief greetings and then walked into the house.
In the room, there was a banquet table with more than a dozen hot dishes, which were steaming hot. Qi Yuan and others sat casually, and the aroma hit their faces.
"I love eating at banquets the most." Qi Yuan said without any politeness and ate as soon as he sat down.
Most of these dozen hot dishes are vegetarian, and there are only four meat dishes.
Qi Yuan ate with gusto, but An Qiao and Yang Guang didn't use their chopsticks.
Both of them are not interested in ancient delicacies.
Moreover, the food looks very ordinary and a bit crude.
Seeing that the two of them refused to eat, the county magistrate quickly said: "Zhenyang City has been besieged for three years, and supplies are in short supply. I can't come up with anything good to entertain you. Don't blame me, angels!"
"I just had dinner and I'm not hungry." Yang Guang replied, picking up a piece of radish with his chopsticks.
However, the taste of the radish is a bit bland, it seems that there is not enough salt.
"You guys put too little salt in it," Yang Guang commented casually, stroking his bald head.
The county magistrate smiled awkwardly: "Zhenyang City was besieged, business routes were cut off, and private salt was in short supply."
"So serious?" Yang Guang was stunned. Suddenly, he thought of what he saw on the way to the county government office.
It seemed that I didn't see any young people, only old, young, women and children.
Even the yamen servants seemed to be half-grown children.
Before the county magistrate could speak, the county lieutenant couldn't help but said: "Angels don't know something. Ever since the aristocratic families moved south, those of us who stayed in the north have become the food of the demon tribe.
There was a shortage of food and salt in the city, so people had to risk their lives and go out of the city to buy food and salt.
Along the way, it is extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you will fall into the hands of the demon clan and become a food ration for three times out of ten. Alas."
There was deep helplessness in the county captain's eyes.
Ten teams set off, but only three were able to return with salt or food.
The rest were either buried in the demon's belly or... their whereabouts are unknown.
When Yang Guang heard this, anger burst out in his eyes: "These demon clans should be wiped out!"
At this time, the county magistrate quickly asked: "Angel, is there any news from the imperial court? When will Master Wang regain the North?"
The county captain also looked at Yang Guang expectantly.
Being stared at like this, Yang Guang was a little embarrassed. He touched his head and said, "I don't know about this."
Although he is a member of the Demon Suppression Division, he is not a member of the Demon Suppression Division.
Naturally, he didn't know when Fengyuan would regain the northern land.
When the county official received this answer, his originally straight waist became stooped again, and his energy suddenly dropped.
The Demon Suppressing Division is the emperor's personal guard, and he is the most well-informed person in the court.
These people all said they didn't know, which shows... there was no mention of recovering the Northland at all in the court.
The last hope in the county's heart was extinguished.
Then he smiled bitterly. Today, the southward migration is still continuing, and the northern expedition is just a luxury hope.
"Do the princes in the court have any instructions to convey?" the county magistrate asked again.
"No." Yang Guang continued to eat the carrots.
It’s true that he doesn’t know other wild vegetables and is afraid of getting sick from eating them.
When the county official heard this answer, he choked for words.
Chaotang, I have forgotten Zhenyang City.
He was unwilling to ask again: "This time the angel came to Zhenyang, when will he return?"
"I'll leave when I find Tong Tianyou." Yang Guang answered truthfully.
The county official's face changed slightly.
The county lieutenant slammed his chopsticks on the table: "The court misses the heirs of the Tong family!"
As for the people in the city, can you mention it?
The county magistrate quickly stood up and apologized: "I have disturbed the three angels, please forgive me."
"It's okay." Yang Guang replied in a low voice.
Having completed many missions, he naturally knows that the people in these mission worlds are real people.
Not the data in the game.
Seeing Fengyuan's people suffering, he felt uncomfortable.
At this time, the county magistrate said: "When you all leave, can you take some... children away with you?"
Nowadays, Zhenyang City has no hope.
Breaking through is impossible.
It is safe only for small and elite teams like the Demon Suppression Division to leave.
What the county leader wants is to bring some fire with these nearly twenty members of the Demon Suppression Division.
Although, I may only be able to bring a dozen people.
But if you can live alone... isn't that also living?
In Zhenyang City today, young and middle-aged people suffer heavy casualties.
The proportion of young adults guarding the city wall is only one third.
Of the remaining two-thirds, half are white-haired soldiers and half are child soldiers.
When Yang Guang heard this, he looked ashamed: "This matter... we can't do it, sorry."
When they completed their mission, they left this world directly and returned to their base.
Can't bring people back.
When the county magistrate heard this, his body stiffened and the iconic smile on his face disappeared.
The county lieutenant picked up his chopsticks, picked up the vegetables, and ate slowly. While eating, he said, "Angels have important military affairs to do. How can we delay?"
The voice of County Lieutenant Lao Li was quite strange.
He was very dissatisfied with the imperial court.
Yang Guang became increasingly embarrassed and speechless.
The atmosphere on the court became awkward.
As everyone ate the banquet, they lost the intimacy and familiarity they had just now.
The county official hunched over and said nothing, as if anyone who spoke was embarrassed.
About a hundred breaths of time passed and Qi Yuan put down his chopsticks.
"Okay, now that we've finished eating, it's time to kill some monsters!" Qi Yuan clapped his hands and stood up.
We have eaten all the food. If we don't kill the demon, it will be in vain.
"Angel...want to kill the demon?" The county magistrate was slightly stunned.
Aren’t these members of the Demon Suppression Department here with the mission of rescuing Tong Tianyou?
Why would you want to kill monsters?
"Well, I have been in love with the monsters on Shu Monster Mountain for a long time, and I am going to hunt them.
By the way, do you have a map of Shu Monster Mountain, as well as the distribution of their troops and their strength?" Qi Yuan once again acted as a helper.
"Could it be that the Demon Suppression Division wants to take action against Shu Demon Mountain?" The county magistrate's eyes lit up.
"No, it's me who wants to attack the monsters in Shu Monster Mountain." Qi Yuan said softly.
Yang Guang added next to him: "Brother Qi wants to hunt some monsters and extract the blood essence of the monsters to increase his strength."
Upon hearing this, the county magistrate's newly ignited hope disappeared again.
Extracting the blood essence of the demons to increase their strength, there must not be many demon hunters.
It seems that the imperial court really has no intention to control Zhenyang City.
However, no matter what, it is always a good thing for Zhenyang City that angels hunt monsters and kill them one by one.
The county magistrate is willing to help.
"Come here, bring up the map of Shu Monster Mountain!"
Not long after, the too-young government officer sent the map to Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan took the map: "Thank you. As a reward, after killing the demon, the corpse will be given to you and used as food.
Do you want to send some people with me to move the monster corpse?"
"But Huo Mushi, haven't you always wanted to visit Shu Yao Mountain?
This time I just have the opportunity to bring a few people and follow these angels." The county captain spoke, his voice rolling.
The young man named Huo Mushi's eyes lit up and he immediately clasped his fists: "Thank you, angel."
This Huo Mushi is the government servant whom I met in Tong Mansion before. Judging from his age, he is only twelve or thirteen years old, so he can be regarded as a child soldier.
"Your name is Huo Mushi?" Qi Yuan was surprised, with a strange look in his eyes.
Huo Mushi was slightly stunned: "Sir, have you ever heard of Xiao Xiao?"
"I have heard of Huo Mushi with the same name, but he... is a general." Qi Yuan recalled that some time ago, he and Ning Tao pretended to be students in class and learned a piece of history.
In history, there once was a famous general named Huo Mushi.
The experience of this famous general is quite strange. When he was young, he was taught the art of war and martial arts by a god in his dream.
Huo Mushi became the refugee commander. At the height of his power, he had more than 100,000 elite soldiers under his command.
This man ended a chaotic era.
In terms of achievements, it is comparable to Guo Ziyi of the Tang Dynasty on Blue Star.
But Qi Yuan didn't think much about it.
As for games, it’s normal for the settings to be based on reality.
Maybe, the prototype of this Huo Mushi is the real Huo Mushi.
"Call people over here, let's go, hunt monsters!" Qi Yuan said.
After having enough food and wine, my desire is strong, so I have to kill some Bai Yueguang.
"Okay!" Huo Mushi quickly straightened his back and looked happy.
At this time, Qi Yuan asked: "Does the county magistrate know where the flower demon Manluo is now?"
"This demon... I have heard rumors that the chaos in Tong Mansion was caused by Man Luo, the flower demon.
This monster should be in Shu Yao Mountain. If you want to know the specific location, I don’t know.
If an angel is eager to find this demon, he can go to Wangshan Temple to see its abbot.
This demon lived in Wangshan Temple before it transformed, and has a close relationship with the abbot, so he may know about it."
"Oh, Wangshan Temple?" Qi Yuan opened the map and immediately saw Wangshan Temple.
He wondered in his heart: "Wangshan Temple is located in Shu Yao Mountain, why... the demon clan still keeps this temple?"
"Hmph, because the military advisor of Shu Demon Mountain is the disciple of Wangshan Temple!" The county lieutenant mentioned this with a bad tone.
He has a bloody feud with the military advisor of Shu Monster Mountain.
"This setting is a bit complicated. It seems that the abbot of Wangshan Temple... is also a key mission figure." Qi Yuan said casually.
Based on his many years of experience in playing games, there must be something wrong with the host of Wangshan Temple.
Yang Guang nodded, agreeing with Qi Yuan's words.
The county magistrate and county captain next to him were confused and couldn't understand Qi Yuan's words.
"Let's go to Wangshan Temple first and then kill the demon." Qi Yuan stood up.
As a temporary bodyguard, Yang Guang quickly followed.
So does An Qiao.
Soon, only the county minister and the county captain were left in the room.
"Hurry and pack them away, these delicacies...reward the sergeants on the city wall. They probably won't have the taste of meat in their mouths for some time." The county magistrate hunched over and looked at the hot food on the table, with a trace of aftertaste in his eyes.
His food hasn't been this good for a long time, and it's still thanks to the Demon Suppression Division, so he prepares more abundant food.
"These people from the Demon Suppression Department...should have taken the Tong family away.
Can the Tong family's food... and livestock... be left to us?" The county lieutenant pinched his beard with an incomprehensible expression.
Once the Tong family is taken over by the people from the Demon Suppression Division, the power of the city will weaken.
Zhenyang City... is really hopeless.
"Alas." The county magistrate sighed, "The noble family is good."
Zhenyang City was in crisis, and the county magistrate often went to Tongjia Manor for help.
It's a pity that Mr. Tong doesn't care about guarding Yangcheng at all.
Neither troops nor food were sent.
As a county magistrate, there is nothing he can do against Mr. Tong.
First of all, Mr. Tong is a powerful man with thousands of private soldiers and a fortress built inside. In terms of strength, he is even stronger than Zhenyang City.
Secondly, Mr. Tong also has an official status, and he is a family of the most filial piety. Fengyuan ruled the world with filial piety, and being a family of the most filial piety is a great honor, and it can be regarded as a gold medal to avoid death.
Thirdly, Mr. Tong has connections in the court. If he is offended severely, he may lose his legitimacy as a county official.
The county magistrate doesn't care about the last two points.
But the first point he couldn't ignore.
He is very fond of the private soldiers of the Tong family. If they help guard... Zhenyang City's life will be much easier.
pity……
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