Jidao: I have ten equipment slots

Chapter 35 [035] Heartbeat like a drum

There is a buffer period while the field transforms into a channel connecting the two worlds.

During this period, if a demon, especially an intelligent demon, is determined, it can cross the county and move to other areas.

In other words, the probability of the lizard snake tribe appearing in Baishui County is very high, and the information is correct.

"...Go to Baishui County Government Office."

Yan Hongxue made a decision and said, "If there is anything unusual in the city, the county government will definitely know about it."

"That's right." Tao Liu nodded.

Immediately, a group of nine people rode on horseback, crossed the long street, and arrived at the Baishui County Government Office unimpeded.

The yamen runner guarding the gate saw the team from afar and ran into the yamen to report immediately.

So when Gu Zheng and his nine companions arrived, the magistrate and lieutenant of Baishui County, leading a group of yamen runners and constables, trotted out in a hurry and shouted loudly before they even met.

"This humble official greets all the gentlemen!"

The Baishui County Magistrate took the lead, and the others followed behind, shouting in unison.

"There's no need to be so polite, County Magistrate Zhou."

Yan Hongxue got off the horse, held the reins, and led Gu Zheng and his party. As they walked into the gate, they replied clearly, "I believe County Magistrate Zhou already knows the purpose of our visit. Since this involves demons, there is no need to be polite. County Magistrate Zhou should just tell us the situation of the demons directly."

"Yes Yes."

County Magistrate Zhou nervously welcomed Gu Zheng and his party into the lobby, then waved over a tall, yellow-faced man and introduced him, "This is our county's chief constable, Liu Baozi. Chief constable Liu knows the most about the demons, and he is in charge of everything."

"Liu Baozi greets all the gentlemen."

The yellow-faced man looked nervous. He bowed to Gu Zheng and his group, clasped his fists and saluted, then explained, "It's like this. About seven days ago, a mutilated body appeared in Changlefang in the west of the city. The wounds were disordered and uneven. At first, we thought it was the work of a stray vicious dog, so we didn't... take it seriously and just ignored it."

"Who would have thought that another body would be found in the north of the city the next day..."

Liu Baozi narrated the incident about the demon in detail in front of everyone.

Overall, the progress of the case is similar to that in Qingshi County.

From doubt, to exclusion, to fear, and finally to confirmation that it was a demon.

Since the dead were either bachelors or widows, the Baishui County government handled the matter promptly and kept the matter secret from the public. There was an impact, but it was not that great.

Of course, the current stability is only temporary.

If the demon commits another crime and kills an entire family, then Baishui County is bound to be in panic.

"According to...according to my investigation, the most likely hiding place of this demon is most likely inside the Zhao Mansion." Liu Baozi swallowed, his face full of nervousness.

"Zhao Mansion?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Hongxue raised her eyebrows and looked at County Magistrate Zhou with bright eyes.

"The Zhao Mansion has a powerful backer." County Magistrate Zhou smiled bitterly, "He has a relationship with the city defense commander in the mansion. We dare not force our way in to search."

"City defense commander?"

Tao Liu shrugged when he heard this, "A lieutenant general can't stop us from killing demons."

"Captain Liu, lead the way. We'll go to Zhao's house now." Wu Kun said even more straightforwardly, "Let's get rid of the demon sooner and relax sooner."

"Yes." An Xiaoxue agreed.

Gu Zheng had no objection either.

"This……"

Liu Baozi looked at the sky and said hesitantly, "Don't wait until dark? I feel like this demon won't come out during the day."

"There's no harm in searching." Wu Kun explained, "It will be easier to kill the demons if they are forced out now."

"That's good."

Liu Baozi exhaled and said nervously, "Then... let's go. I will take you all to the Zhao Mansion."

"Walk."

Wu Kun raised his chin and followed Liu Baozi outside.

"I hope County Magistrate Zhou can help look after our horses."

Yan Hongxue parked the half-demon horse she was riding in a corner of the yard in the county government office.

"It should, it should."

County Magistrate Zhou quickly responded, "Don't worry, my lords. I will send someone to get the best feed and water right away."

"Thank you for the trouble." Yan Hongxue thanked him.

The group immediately left their horses behind.

"Brother Gu, what are you thinking about?"

Gu Zheng walked out of the government office. An Xiaoxue, who was standing in front of him, turned her head and asked curiously, "I see you have been lost in thought. What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

"……No."

Gu Zheng shook his head and smiled, "Maybe I'm overthinking it."

Deep down, I was secretly alert.

He did find something, that is, when Liu Baozi talked about taking them to Zhao's house, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated. Although Liu Baozi had been very nervous since he started talking, his heartbeat was faster than that of an ordinary person.

But when he talked about going to Zhao's house, his heart beat faster and his breathing became rapid.

There is obviously something wrong with this!

Too nervous?

Due to insufficient information, Gu Zheng is unable to make a judgment.

After thinking for a while, he whispered to An Xiaoxue and the two people behind him, "Everyone be careful later."

"Hey, buddy, relax. This isn't the first time you kill a monster." The dark-skinned young man smiled carefreely when he heard that.

An Xiaoxue also pursed her lips and rolled her eyes, "Brother Gu, you are pretending to be a rookie again."

Gu Zheng, "..."

……

Zhao Mansion.

In front of the tall, heavy padlocked door, Liu Baozi raised his hand and knocked on the door with a nervous look on his face.

dong dong~
The muffled sound was transmitted inside and outside.

There was no movement behind the door.

"Ignorant of good and evil."

Wu Kun snorted coldly, "Wait a moment, Yantou, I'll climb over the wall and open it."

After he finished speaking, he tiptoed forward, then stepped on the wall and easily climbed over.

The next moment, the tightly closed door opened from the inside.

"There's no one behind the door."

As Wu Kun pushed open the door, he said to everyone.

"Pretending not to be here? So you don't open the door?" Tao Liu shrugged and was the first to stride in.

Gu Zheng, An Xiaoxue, Chen Zhizhen and others entered one after another.

"Well, I won't go in."

Liu Baozi smiled awkwardly, his face full of palpitations.

Gu Zheng heard his heartbeat quickening again!
"Can……"

"Captain Liu, let's go together."

Before Yan Hongxue could do so, Gu Zheng placed his hand on Liu Baozi's shoulder and whispered, "The people in the Zhao residence don't know us. When we take action later, they might mistake us for burglars. It will be much easier with Captain Liu here. Don't you agree, Captain Liu?"

"I...I..." Liu Baozi's body was stiff, his heart was beating like a drum, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Brother Gu is right. We do need a middleman to talk to you." Tao Liu nodded, then looked at the nervous Liu Baozi and comforted him, "Don't worry, Captain Liu. I will take good care of you and will never let anything happen to you."

"I……"

"Okay, that's it."

Gu Zheng grabbed Liu Baozi's arm without saying anything and walked inside.

Liu Baozi wanted to resist but couldn't. He stood stiffly and let Gu Zheng carry him into the front yard.

The Zhao Mansion occupies a large area.

When the group came to the corridor leading to the central courtyard, they didn't see anyone.

Until you turn around the screen wall of the corridor and enter a garden...

"It smells like blood!"

Wu Kun sniffed, "What a strong smell of blood, oh no, the demon is killing people!"

After saying this, he followed the smell of blood and quickly rushed to the middle courtyard.

"Walk."

Yan Hongxue let out a low shout and quickly caught up.

An Xiaoxue, Tao Liu and others followed closely behind.

Gu Zheng, with his heart beating so fast that it almost jumped out of his throat, and Liu Baozi fell behind last.

"We found a demon, hurry up everyone..."

Wu Kun's exclamation lasted only a moment, then suddenly stopped.

"What love..."

An Xiaoxue, Tao Liu and others who caught up with them also became speechless halfway through their shouting.

Gu Zheng carried Liu Baozi and turned a corner, and saw the source of the silence that had silenced Wu Kun, An Xiaoxue and the others.

In a pavilion about ten meters away, there were three monsters with lizard bodies, snake tails, snake necks, and ferocious lizard heads. They were standing up, covered with black and yellow scales, and were two meters tall when they sat. Each of them held a human arm or thigh in their hands and stuffed them into their fang-filled mouths, chewing happily with a crunching sound.

"Hey, you're finally here."

(End of this chapter)