The divine manifestations began at the Gongwei Division.

"Sir, this is the second one."

Lu Xuanfeng pointed to a mansion with its doors wide open and said in a deep voice, "It is also a famous demon, known by the alias Yan Fu, who mingles in Chengdu and is a famous painter."

He was responsible for creating the disguises for many demons.

The gates of this place were wide open, and there were scattered gold and silver treasures on the ground, indicating that the great demon named Yanfu had already escaped.

Zhou Heng waved his hand, signaling Lü Zian to lead his men in to search the premises.

He then said to Deer Whirlwind, "Next one."

Ding Daoqing, the governor of Shu Prefecture, was already out of breath, but he dared not leave him.

The constables and guards in Chengdu had all been summoned and followed Zhou Heng as he swept through each house.

No one dared to question it.

The commander of the Chengdu city guards, who disobeyed orders, was beheaded on the spot by Zhou Heng.

It was already late at night.

But the streets of Chengdu were brightly lit by torches.

Fully armed soldiers were everywhere.

Deer Whirlwind led the way, from one shop to another.

Unfortunately, all the monsters had already fled at the first sign of trouble.

Zhou Heng never encountered any danger again.

Come to think of it, if Zhou Heng killed the little demon king in the street, which of those demons would dare not temporarily avoid his sharp edge unless they were stubborn?

Moreover, Zhou Heng gave them an hour to escape.

Although the monsters had all fled, Zhou Heng hadn't come away empty-handed.

Due to the time constraints, the monsters hiding in the city only had time to escape with some easily portable valuables, leaving most of their possessions behind.

The monsters who can take root in Chengdu are no ordinary characters; each one is wealthy.

After searching each household, a large amount of gold, silver, jewelry, and calligraphy and paintings were sent to the Gongwei Si Yamen (a government office).

Even before Zhou Heng took office, the Gongwei Si Yamen was already filled with all kinds of treasures.

When Zhou Heng arrived at the government office, there was barely any room to step inside.

"My lord, I have had everything confiscated sent to the Imperial Guard. My governor's office will not take a single penny."

Supported by four attendants, Ding Daoqing spoke weakly.

When has he ever suffered like this?

He didn't sleep all night, running around with Zhou Heng. Although he didn't need to fight on the front lines, he was still exhausted.

"Prefect Ding, please bring all the women of your prefectural household here. Not one of them can be missing."

Zhou Heng glanced at Ding Daoqing and said seriously.

Ding Daoqing: "..."

You even know to use the word "please," that's quite polite!

"Lord Zhou, the women in my household are all getting on in years, and their looks are certainly not to your liking. If you are interested, I will certainly find a few suitable women for you, Lord Zhou, and I guarantee that you will be satisfied."

Ding Daoqing swayed as he forced a smile.

He harbored a deep resentment and vowed to report Zhou Heng to the emperor later!

A mere garrison commander dares to humiliate me, the governor of a prefecture, in such a way!

Swish!

A long sword with a nick on the blade fell to Ding Daoqing's neck.

"I don't like to say things a second time."

Zhou Heng said coldly, "Bring the person here, immediately."

The blade was icy and menacing, and goosebumps instantly rose on Ding Daoqing's neck.

His legs were trembling, and if his attendants hadn't been supporting him so desperately, he probably would have collapsed to the ground.

"Go and invite all the ladies over."

Ding Daoqing's face turned pale, and he hurriedly gave loud orders.

The expressions on the faces of the demon-slaying captains from the Shu Prefecture Guard became very strange.

Today, the newly appointed governor arrived and swiftly slew the little demon king, sweeping away all the monsters in Chengdu like a plowshare sweeping away a den.

They were already completely in awe of him.

"It's not surprising that such a powerful person would have some minor hobbies."

The group whispered among themselves.

"The garrison commander slayed demons and protected the people of the city. What is this?"

Besides, that guy surnamed Ding isn't exactly a saint either...

"It's just that I'm not married, otherwise I would willingly let the garrison commander—"

The other demon-slaying captains looked at their comrades with disdain.

"Your hobby is quite unique..."

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Lu Zian knew that Zhou Heng was not a womanizer.

Back in Qizhou, in the capital of Dayue, the female captain was stunningly beautiful, yet Zhou Heng remained unmoved.

Let alone a married woman?

"My lord, is there a problem with the governor's mansion?"

Lu Zian asked in a low voice.

The first place he checked after arriving in Shuzhou was the governor's mansion.

Aside from being somewhat incompetent, Ding Daoqing found no evidence that the other party was colluding with demons.

"He has a demonic aura about him."

Su Mu said calmly, "It must be because he had close contact with demons recently."

Many demons disguise themselves as beautiful women to absorb men's yang energy; Ding Daoqing may have fallen victim to this.

Lu Zian glanced at Ding Daoqing, who was sitting there trembling, and his expression was somewhat strange.

He looks so weak, it really does seem like his yang energy has been sucked away by a monster.

"Keep an eye on him, I'm going to the governor's mansion."

Zhou Heng thought for a moment and then said.

The next moment, he vanished in a flash.

Everyone watched as Zhou Heng flew towards the governor's mansion, their expressions turning somewhat strange.

Was Commander Zhou a lustful man?

Can't you even wait a little while longer?

Ding Daoqing was on the verge of tears, only hoping that this wicked star would be gentle.

These warriors were as strong as wolves and tigers; his several beautiful wives couldn't withstand them.

The governor's residence was not far from the palace guard office.

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts...

suddenly.

A beam of golden light shot into the sky, instantly transforming into a golden seal the size of a small mountain.

It crashed down on top of the governor's mansion with a loud bang.

A piercing scream echoed in the air, then abruptly stopped.

The voice sounded like a cat in heat.

Everyone looked at each other.

"Governor Ding, are any of your wives monsters?"

A demon-slaying captain from the Shu Prefecture Guard looked at Ding Daoqing and couldn't help but ask.

"You slept with a monster?"

"Hey, you're really something!"

Ding Daoqing's face was deathly pale, and his whole body was trembling like a sieve.

"I don't know."

He was drenched in sweat.

A moment later.

Zhou Heng returned to the Gongwei Division office and casually tossed a raccoon cat in front of Ding Daoqing.

The raccoon was covered in blood and gore, but it was still breathing.

As the saying goes, a cat has nine lives, and this raccoon dog is indeed very resilient.

He was hit squarely by the Heaven-Turning Golden Seal, yet he still managed to survive.

"Prefect Ding, what crime have you committed in Dai Viet for harboring a monster?"

Zhou Heng said calmly.

"I--"

Ding Daoqing's face was ashen, and his legs were so weak they were like noodles, he couldn't even stand up.

"Scholar, tell him."

Zhou Heng said calmly.

According to the laws of Dai Viet, anyone who harbors a monster shall be killed without mercy.

The governor, knowing the law, broke it; his crime is compounded, and he shall have his family property confiscated and his entire clan exterminated.

"Lu Zi'an shouted loudly."

The Dai Viet Dynasty always dealt harshly with monsters, and the Gongwei Division enforced the law with even stricter discipline.

"Lord Zhou, spare my life! I truly don't know who it is!"

With snot and tears streaming down his face, Ding Daoqing scrambled to Zhou Heng's side, grabbed Zhou Heng's legs, and shouted, "From now on, this Shu Prefecture is under your control, Lord Zhou! I am your lackey, I will do whatever you tell me to do, as long as you spare my life..."