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Chapter 116 Three Lifetimes: Sixth-Rank Divine Sea, Inspector of the Demon Suppression Division!

Qingyun County.

While Lu Yuan was in seclusion cultivating.

News of Wu Yong's disappearance spread quickly and was soon known to various factions.

As the magistrate of Qingyun County, he was in charge of many affairs, and his every move attracted the attention of countless people.

However, as Wu Yong failed to appear for several days in a row, many people noticed something was wrong!

"The county magistrate usually collects monthly wages from the wealthy merchants on the first day of each month, but why haven't we seen him these past few days?"

"I heard that the county magistrate's house was burgled. Several of his residences were ransacked, and even the antiques and paintings in the bedroom were taken!"

"Hiss! Who on earth is so bold as to dare to set their sights on the county magistrate?"

Upon hearing this news, everyone's expression changed drastically, and they couldn't help but gasp.

Wu Yong has been operating in Qingyun County for so many years, and with many demons from Black Wind Ridge as his backers, he can even be called a local tyrant in Qingyun County.

Not to mention ordinary petty thieves, even many notorious bandits wouldn't dare to cause trouble!

"It doesn't look like a burglary to me, it looks more like a ransacking! Could it be that the officials of the Demon Suppression Division have taken action?"

"That damned Wu Yong! He's always been exploiting the people, he deserves to have his home raided this time!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down. How dare you speak ill of an official of the imperial court? Don't you want your life?"

When the common people mentioned this matter, they all fell silent, not daring to say anything more.

But the truth will out.

As time went by, Wu Yong still hadn't shown up, and even ordinary people knew that he was probably in grave danger.

The Great Ling Dynasty, Qingzhou, Nanyang Prefecture.

Although Nanyang Prefecture is located on the frontier, it covers a vast area, with more than 30 counties under its jurisdiction and a population of tens of millions.

Nanyang City, being the most prosperous and bustling place within a hundred miles, is also the location of the Demon Suppression Division's branch!
Inside the brightly lit main hall at this moment.

A burly, silver-haired old man wearing a black cloak stood with his hands behind his back, his fierce eyes scanning the crowd.

The old man exuded an imposing aura without anger; although he was over seventy, his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's.

With the gaze of an eagle and the look of a wolf.

Anyone who was glanced at by him felt as if their face was being cut by a knife!

Just by standing there, he exuded an aura of iron-bloodedness from years of battlefield experience, making everyone's heart skip a beat and even making it difficult to breathe!

The other members of the Demon Suppression Division stood on either side of the main hall.

Each of them wore a long sword at their waist, exuding an imposing and extraordinary aura.

Everyone possessed powerful and abundant true energy, clearly indicating that they all had considerable martial arts skills!
However, these usually unruly people didn't dare to breathe loudly in front of the old man, for fear of attracting his attention and displeasure!

"General Zhang has gone to the capital to report on his duties. During his absence, I will temporarily take over the Nanyang Demon Suppression Division. Do you have any objections?"

The silver-haired old man spoke with a powerful voice, like rolling thunder, making everyone's ears ring.

"It is a blessing for the people of Nanyang Prefecture to have the Inspector General in charge during this period."

Everyone's faces lit up with joy.

It should be noted that this old man is named Sikong Lie. Not only is his strength unfathomable, but he is also an inspector from the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Division. In terms of official rank, he is two levels higher than their superior!
Sikong Lie's main duty was to inspect various prefectures and oversee the region.

Even for ordinary members of the Demon Suppression Division, getting to see him is as difficult as climbing to heaven.

Such a terrifying existence stands at the pinnacle of martial arts.

Even a single word of guidance from him is enough to benefit people for a lifetime!
Therefore, everyone in the Demon Suppression Division was overjoyed, hoping that their superiors would stay in the capital and never return.

"I will remain in Nanyang Prefecture for the time being. If you have any important matters to report, you may do so to me."

Sikong Lie glanced at everyone and spoke calmly.

"Reporting to the Inspector, the demon scourge in Nanyang Prefecture has become increasingly severe recently. We are short-handed and urgently need to replenish our manpower!"

"I urge you, sir, to order the selection of skilled individuals from various counties and train them as reserve personnel for the Demon Suppression Division."

A member of the Demon Suppression Division clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and said.

"Granted!" "Your Excellency, our spies from Qingyun County have sent a secret report that the local magistrate, Wu Yong, has suddenly disappeared and his fate is unknown. Should we investigate this matter?"

"The county magistrate is the local official in charge of the people's livelihood. How could he have disappeared without a trace? Give me his file!"

Sikong Lie frowned slightly.

As the inspector of the Demon Suppression Division, the people he associated with were all prefects or governors of a prefecture.

If it were a normal time...

A mere county magistrate was naturally beneath his notice.

But in one's position, one should do one's best.

Now that he is temporarily in charge of the Nanyang Demon Suppression Division, he still needs to pay attention to this matter.

"Your Excellency Inspector, this..."

Upon hearing that Sikong Lie wanted to see Wu Yong's file, everyone exchanged glances, stammered, and remained silent for a long time.

The Demon Suppression Division has spies and informants throughout the Great Ling Dynasty.

They can get the news immediately if there is any disturbance.

As the magistrate of Qingyun County, Wu Yong was naturally aware of his collusion with demons.

However, the Nanyang Demon Suppression Division was short-handed, and demons caused trouble every year.

They'd be lucky if they could even keep Nanyang City at peace.

As for the more than thirty counties under the jurisdiction of Nanyang Prefecture, they were simply too far away to reach them.

As long as the county magistrates don't go too far, they can only turn a blind eye.

As the inspector of the Demon Suppression Division, Sikong Lie usually only deals with powerful demons who can massacre counties and cities, as well as demonic martial arts practitioners.

They pay little attention to these small things.

But some things weigh nothing on the scale, but once they are on the scale, they can weigh a ton!

Given this inspector's fiery and volatile nature, if he were to find out about these things, the consequences would be unimaginable...

Just imagining that scene sent chills down everyone's spines, giving them a sense of impending doom!
Seeing everyone's evasive and hesitant manner, Sikong Lie became increasingly suspicious.

Under his command.

A member of the Demon Suppression Division reluctantly handed over a file.

When Sikong Lie opened the file and saw Wu Yong's numerous heinous crimes, he was so angry that his face turned ashen and his fingers trembled!

"As a local official, he should be bringing benefits to the people. I never expected that this person would not only disregard human life and plunder the people's wealth, but also dare to secretly collude with demons?"

"What exactly are you doing in the Nanyang Demon Suppression Division? Are you all a bunch of useless cowards? How could you let such a menace remain alive until now?"

Sikong Lie's tiger-like eyes were almost spitting fire as he berated everyone mercilessly!

At the same time, he wished he could immediately arrest Wu Yong and bring him to justice, then publicly execute him by tearing him to pieces!
But he understands.

Demons and monsters wreak havoc on the world, and evil spirits abound.

Incompetent county magistrates like Wu Yong are merely a minor nuisance; the real source of chaos lies within the Great Ling Dynasty itself!

Think of this.

Sikong Lie sighed heavily.

Even though he was a sixth-grade Divine Sea Realm expert, he felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness at this moment.

"Your Excellency, Wu Yong has been missing for several days. What do you mean...?"

Once he had calmed down a bit, a member of the Demon Suppression Division cautiously inquired.

"No matter what, Wu Yong is still a registered official of the imperial court. His unexplained disappearance must be explained!"

"Black Wind Ridge has become a haven for demons and monsters; it must be eliminated as soon as possible!"

"A mere thousand-year-old tree demon dares to emulate those scum from the Demon Cave and declare itself king?"

"If your Nanyang Demon Suppression Division cannot resolve this, I will personally go there!"

(End of this chapter)