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Chapter 77: Night Watch at the Fort
After the matter was completed, Uncle Rong Kui was very proud and boasted to Xu Yuan: "How is your uncle's work? Is it reliable?"

Xu Yuan smiled and praised him: "Uncle Rong Kui, you are always reliable."

Uncle Rong Kui's face was flushed with laughter. "I told you long ago, our demon-hunting army is very powerful! If you join the demon-hunting army, you will have your second uncle's protection and us old brothers around to help you. Your future will be bright!"

Xu Yuan just didn't respond.

Disaster victims continued to flow into Tiemenbao.

This military fort was only five miles away from the county town. With all their might, thousands of disaster victims were successfully settled in before dark.

The victims were originally resettled in the west of the city, but before they could even settle in, they were called out of the city and into the military fort.

There were naturally some complaints along the way, but these were minor details and no one cared.

……

Xu Yuan went back home and told his stepmother that he was going to Tiemenbao tonight.

Lin Wanmo's expression immediately fell, and after a moment he asked, "Do you really want to join the Extermination Department?"

Xu Yuan said: "Between the Demon-Slaying Army and the Bureau of Exterminating Filth, I prefer the Bureau of Exterminating Filth."

"You still don't believe your second uncle?"

Xu Yuan said, "He's my second uncle, and the conditions he offered were very good. But I always feel... there's a layer of distance between me and him. If he really values me, he should come back in person instead of just sending someone over to take me there."

Xu Yuan took a deep breath: "Besides, I always feel that there is something wrong here!"

The stepmother was still worried: "Can't we just stay at home and not get involved with these two?"

Xu Yuan smiled but said nothing.

The stepmother said helplessly: "Go ahead! I know you've grown up and feel like a man now. You can't stay in this alley anymore!"

Xu Yuan did not deny it.

His stepmother had never been willing to tell him about the family's "difficulties," but Xu Yuan had a vague idea. If he could make it in the Extermination Department, it would be a great help.

And just as his stepmother had said, Xu Yuan was unwilling to stay in Hegong Lane for the rest of his life.

If he didn't have these abilities, if he didn't have the experiences of the past month, Xu Yuan wouldn't have had so many "ambitions".

It's so dangerous outside, let alone staying in Hegong Lane, even working as a handyman in Yifangting Inn for the rest of your life is acceptable.

"I'm leaving."

As soon as Xu Yuan left the house, his stepmother picked up a broom and began to sweep the main room, pulling chairs and moving tables, making a clanging sound. As she swept, she complained, "What are you telling me? You've already decided to leave, and I, your stepmother, can't control you."

"I'm going to get annoying if I say too much!"

"You've really grown wings, you even dare to stay out all night!"

I don’t know who to tell.

On the incense table in the main hall, Xu Huanyang's tablet stood quietly.

The stepmother picked up the feather duster again and "accidentally" knocked the tablet over with one sweep.

……

Only Ma Tianshou, Yan Lao and Song Lu were left in the inn.

Song Lu was the most miserable, but fortunately, the Extermination Bureau and her Song family were both wealthy. Song Lu didn't know what kind of medicine she had taken, but her broken legs and eaten hands had grown back.

But it will take at least a few days to fully recover.

In theory, the disaster victims' problem has been resolved more properly - but Mr. Ma is not a little happy.

Old Yan saw the problem and after holding it in for a long time, he couldn't help laughing: "Would an old man also worry about the gains and losses of a piece of talent and jade?"

Ma Tianshou smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect that there is a commander of the demon-hunting army in his family."

Before coming to Shanhe County, Ma Tianshou was keeping an eye on Qiao Ziang and also had some suspicions about Chen Liangxuan.

I have no idea who "Xu Yuan" is.

Therefore, we do not have enough information about Xu Yuan's family situation.

If they had noticed Xu Yuan before coming here, with the capabilities of the Department of Purification, they would have easily tracked down Xu Chuanyang. Now, Master Ma realized that the Department of Purification was not the only option for Xu Yuan, and he was really worried.

Ma Tianshou has quite a few students.

Some are talents that one has chosen, but more often, it is a "bond of interests" between each other, and some are favors between relatives and friends.

Currently, the only person that Ma Tianshou truly trains carefully is Fu Jingyu.

Xu Yuan was the second person he really liked.

Ma Tianshou had already thought about accepting a disciple, but he had never mentioned it to anyone else.

Song Lu's wound itched uncomfortably, and he looked listless. "He deliberately exposed his relationship with the demon-killing army at this time. I think he's just trying to sell himself at a high price!"

Mr. Yan shook his head slightly, but said nothing.

Ma Tianshou looked at his female student and began to teach: "If Xu Yuan had not been credited with suppressing the evil spirit, the situation you described would be very likely.

But after he made such a great contribution, your statement no longer holds true. Xu Yuan must have simply wanted to help us solve the problems of the disaster victims."

Mr. Yan also felt that Xu Yuan did not have that intention.

After interacting with Xiao Xu for the past few days, he found that this young man has a clear purpose and can use some tricks, but there is still a trace of sincerity in his heart.

Song Lu obviously didn't understand. Ma Tianshou wanted to explain further, but seeing the female student's current state, she couldn't listen or understand, so he simply didn't waste his breath.

……

Xu Yuan and Fu Jingyu went together, followed by the county lieutenant, to Tiemen Fort.

Xu Yuan recalled that ever since he met the county lieutenant in the afternoon, he had been looking worried and as if he was about to face a disaster.

He didn't want to come to Tiemen Fort. He was just a third-rate martial artist. In fact, one more or one less wouldn't make much difference.

But he didn't dare not come.

He was the only one who survived from the entire county government...

If he fails to redeem himself from his crime, his entire family will surely be beheaded.

After they entered the Iron Gate Fort, the gate was immediately closed.

The general flag here did not show up at all, and sent a subordinate to lead the three people.

The general also realized that something was wrong and was afraid that he would be implicated.

Xu Yuan and Fu Jingyu didn't count on him. While it was still light, they familiarized themselves with the terrain in the military fort. Then Fu Jingyu and Xu Yuan discussed: "We will each be responsible for half of the east and west sides. You choose first."

Xu Yuan said casually: "I choose the east."

Fu Jingyu is responsible for the western half.

"Sir County Lieutenant, please provide support as a mobile force at any time."

The county lieutenant agreed immediately.

Fu Jingyu took out two tokens and handed them to each of them.

The one on Xu Yuan's side was the token of the "Mountain Moving Captain", while the one on the county lieutenant's was an ordinary captain's token.

"My token from the Exorcism Department has a certain effect in deterring evil spirits. Wear it while walking at night, and ordinary evil spirits won't dare approach."

This token is also a kind of "talisman".

If any evil spirit dares to approach even with the token, it must be a very dangerous creature!
After everything was arranged, the three of them found a place to rest.

There are many empty houses in the military fort.

The county lieutenant followed Fu Jingyu without hesitation.

He didn't know the role Xu Yuan played in the Ten-foot Evil Incident, so of course he felt that the genuine Banshan Captain of the Extermination Bureau was more reliable.

There is no ban on night travel today, but these thousands of people have come into close contact with evil spirits during the day. Living with these people may not be safer than when there is a ban on night travel.

　Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)