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Night fell over the woods.

Not long after Shen Chongyuan finished speaking, a dozen figures dressed in uniform dark black uniforms with crimson "斩" (slay) characters embroidered on their chests approached from afar.

Although the number of people was small, each of them moved with steady steps and had fluctuations of true energy.

Clearly, they were all genuine Qi Condensation Realm martial artists.

It was the people from the Demon Slayer Division.

Yuan Yuan walked at the front. She had her hair in a ponytail, and her features were delicate. Her face looked aloof and noble in the moonlight.

Beside her stood Mu Yang, with a black gold four-sided mace hanging from his waist, his steps neither hurried nor slow.

Following them were Qin Yuan, Li Xiulian, and Huang Can, the three second-class demon-hunting captains, along with a group of third-class demon-hunting captains.

"Brother Mu?"

Upon recognizing the two leaders, Dai Wang was visibly taken aback.

He wasn't puzzled as to why Mu Yang was here. After all, Mu Yang had joined the Demon Slaying Division and become a formal third-class demon-hunting captain, so it was normal for him to go on missions with them.

But why was he standing so close to the front, almost level with Yuan Yuan, a first-class demon-hunting captain?

Could it be...?

Brother Mu has been chosen by Lord Yuan Yin and is to marry into his family?

Yes, avoiding decades of detours is a good approach!

Dai Wang began to have wild thoughts.

At the same time, upon seeing the Demon Slayers arrive, Shen Chongyuan immediately stepped forward to greet them.

His gaze first fell on Yuan Yuan, then swept over Mu Yang behind her, and finally withdrew, nodding slightly: "Captain Yuan!"

"Uncle Shen, you're too kind. Just call me Yuanyuan." Yuan Yuan was clearly familiar with Shen Chongyuan, her cool voice carrying a hint of gentleness.

"During a mission, one should naturally be addressed by their official title." Shen Chongyuan had his own principles.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yang subconsciously glanced at Shen Chongyuan's square face.

Did Shen plants exist in ancient times?

Yuan Yuan was clearly used to Shen Chongyuan's insistence and didn't mind. Instead, she turned her head to look at Mu Yang and introduced him to Shen Chongyuan: "This is our newly promoted First-Class Demon-Seeking Captain, Captain Mu Yang!"

"I, Shen, have a greeting to Commandant Mu!"

Shen Chongyuan did not underestimate Mu Yang just because he looked young.

On the contrary, in his view, youth is an asset, especially since Mu Yang became a first-class demon-hunting captain at such a young age, which obviously shows that his background and talent are extraordinary.

"Chief Constable Shen, you're too kind."

Mu Yang replied.

Meanwhile, not far behind Shen Chongyuan.

"First-Class Demon-Hunting Captain... Mu Yang?"

Jiang Zhao, who was still planning how to make a quick buck that night, suddenly changed his expression after hearing this name.

Sun Wenyuan, standing beside him, asked with some confusion, "What's wrong, Brother Zhao?"

Jiang Zhao had no mood to explain; he simply turned his gaze to the face beside Yuan Yuan by the moonlight.

His sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards towards his temples, his eyes were deep and bright like stars, and his appearance was heroic and handsome, almost exactly the same as the portrait that Zhu Yong, the vice president of the merchants from all directions, had given him.

Fortunately, because of Dai Wang's pleading and the fact that Dai Wang was from the Demon Slayer Division, he did not go to cause trouble.

otherwise......

A first-class demon-hunting captain is as easy to deal with as dealing with a doll!

Let alone the fact that he is just a squad leader with the potential to break through to the fifth rank, even if he does break through one day, he would probably be powerless against a first-class demon-hunting captain who can only be promoted by killing fifth-rank demons.

Thinking of this, a thin layer of sweat immediately seeped out from Jiang Zhao's back.

Fortunately, Mu Yang didn't seem to recognize him, and didn't even look at him.

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, he saw Mu Yang suddenly make a move.

Under the curious gazes of Yuan Yuan and the puzzled looks of Shen Chongyuan, Mu Yang strode toward the constables standing in the woods.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the constables, Mu Yang stopped in front of Dai Wang and Peng Zhou.

To be precise, it stopped in front of Dai Wang.

Looking at the young man so close to him, Peng Zhou felt his throat almost pop out.

Good heavens! Could it be that Old Dai has offended this Master Mu?

What should we do? Is it too late to ask Lord Shen for help?

Shen Chongyuan was also somewhat puzzled. He knew Dai Wang well; he was straightforward, enthusiastic, and generous, and was willing to lend a hand to anyone in the county government who was in trouble.

If it weren't for his lack of talent, he would have recommended him to be the next Chief Constable.

Could there be some misunderstanding?

Shen Chongyuan was about to say something when Mu Yang's voice rang out: "Brother Dai, you're here too?"

Brother Dai!?

Everyone was shocked by these words.

Peng Zhou looked on with an expression of surprise, as if to say, "My brother actually secretly became stronger without telling me."

This is a First-Class Demon-Seeking Captain from the Demon-Slaying Division!

He's not just an ordinary fifth-tier martial artist who has cultivation but whose combat strength is uncertain.

Instead, he was a true expert at the Meridian Opening Realm who had killed a fifth-tier demon!

When did Lao Dai get such amazing connections?

He was only gone for a few days, how come it feels like he missed so much!?

Shen Chongyuan was also taken aback when he heard Mu Yang address him.

It wasn't that he looked down on Dai Wang, but in this world, the strong are respected.

The fact that Mu Yang, a young first-class demon-hunting captain, would address them as "Big Brother" in front of so many people speaks volumes about their relationship.

Whether it was the ordinary constables in the forest or the captains of the Demon Slayer Division, everyone had different expressions at this moment. If it weren't for the inappropriate location, many of them would have loved to start gossiping immediately.

"Mu..."

Dai Wang was also somewhat at a loss for words after Mu Yang's remark.

He was feeling very conflicted. He was overjoyed by the envious stares of acquaintances, shocked by Mu Yang's sudden change in status, and a little bewildered by the rapid widening of the gap in their social standing.

He still remembered that when he first met Mu Yang, the other party was a young man standing next to Xue She. He never expected that he would become a first-class demon-hunting captain in the blink of an eye.

Wait, it hasn't been that long...

I wanted to reminisce about Dai Wang from the past, but suddenly I felt something was off.

"Brother Dai, be careful on the mission later."

Mu Yang took out three porcelain bottles from his sleeve and handed them to Dai Wang.

These are three fourth-tier pills: a healing pill, a detoxifying pill, and a qi-tonifying pill. They are all commonly used pills.

Dai Wang took the pill, his face glowing and his mouth wide open in a grin.

He had a proud expression, like someone thanking their neighbor for their past support after the neighbor returned home with top honors in the imperial examinations.

After delivering the items, Mu Yang went back.

Looking at Dai Wang, whose mouth was practically stretched from ear to ear, Peng Zhou said, half-jokingly and half-enviously, "Wow, Lao Dai, you actually have this kind of connection!"

Judging from Mu Yang's age, he's probably around the same age as the eldest daughter of the Yuan family. He might even become a powerful figure in the future.

With this connection, even Chief Constable Shen and Prefect Lu will give Dai Wang face in the future.

And this was also Mu Yang's goal.

..................

the other side.

Meeting the gazes of Yuan Yuan and Shen Chongyuan, Mu Yang walked back and said apologetically, "Sorry, I ran into someone I know and was delayed a bit."

Shen Chongyuan shook his head: "Commander Mu and Captain Dai have a deep friendship, which is a good thing. There's no need to apologize."

Yuan Yuan nodded silently without saying anything.

After the brief interlude, Shen Chongyuan continued, "The internal situation of the Canal Gang has been fully investigated. The east side is the residence of the middle and high-ranking personnel, the west side is the warehouse, the south side is the dock, and the north side is the compound of several gang leaders."

"How should we arrange this?"