Immortality begins in the Great Wilderness Grotto Heaven

The courtyard was brightly lit.

A group of night watchmen dressed in blue robes, holding torches, surrounded the entire warehouse courtyard, making it impossible to move.

"Captain Zhao, based on the current situation, we can preliminarily determine it to be a revenge killing!"

"Upon further investigation, if it were merely a revenge killing, that person wouldn't have deliberately set a fire in the yard to lure us over."

Looking at the night watchmen who came to report, Zhao Quanzhong, who was in charge of the team, pointed to the burning wooden barrel in the courtyard and said in a deep voice.

They came because of the fire in the courtyard.

They had already prepared to wake up the surrounding residents to help put out the fire, but who would have thought that the so-called flames were not a fire at all.

Instead, someone deliberately placed some wooden buckets and clothes for combustion in an empty area of ​​the yard.

What a thief! So considerate.

There's definitely something fishy going on here.

Thinking of this, Zhao Quanzhong's expression immediately became extremely solemn.

"Team Leader Zhao, we've made a discovery."

Just then, a cry of surprise came from deep within the courtyard.

"Come with me."

Almost the instant the sound came, Zhao Quanzhong's eyes lit up, and he immediately led his two deputies and rushed into the depths of the compound.

In just a moment, a decapitated corpse appeared before everyone.

At first glance, this body was no different from the body outside the courtyard.

However, the moment Zhao Quanzhong bent down to examine the area, his pupils suddenly contracted.

Whether it was a head that had fallen to the ground or a corpse that had slid down the wall, the exposed skin of the corpse was covered with shocking scales.

"Demons... no, they are martial artists who have cultivated demonic power techniques."

"Team Leader Zhao, this man is Jin Biao, one of the five Blood Refining Warriors under the command of the Chang Le Gang leader."

Just as Zhao Quanzhong was making his own deductions, his deputy leaned over and said excitedly.

"The fact that this person retained a demonic body after his death suggests that Li Shan, the leader of the Chang Le Gang, was the same."

This is a great achievement!

"This matter isn't urgent. What about the other corpses? Do they also show signs of demonization?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Quanzhong waved his hand and asked.

"Nothing is amiss. The brothers have checked carefully. The seven corpses outside were either killed with a single blow or had their throats slit by a sword."

In addition, the hearts of two other corpses were shattered by a single palm strike.

The person who acted was swift and efficient, and the entire process didn't alert anyone... Considering the flames in the courtyard, at least three people were involved.

After pondering for a moment, the man spoke in a deep voice.

"I've heard that the Chang Le Gang and the Wild Wolf Gang have recently had some disagreements, and I suspect that the Wild Wolf Gang was very likely behind this."

Only they would deliberately set fire to warn us after killing the gold-plated enemy.

It seems they intend to use the power of our Night Watchmen to eradicate the Chang Le Gang completely.

"The rest of the corpses will be burned on the spot to prevent the breeding of evil spirits. As for this gold insignia... I will personally take it back to the city defense headquarters."

As he spoke, Zhao Quanzhong's gaze swept over the messy house before him, and he couldn't help but sigh.

Since this man, Jin Biao, is the manager of the Chang Le Gang, he must have left behind a considerable amount of wealth here.

Unfortunately, judging from the current situation, all the valuables in the house have already been looted.

Right now, all they can do is hope that Li Shan, the leader of the Chang Le Gang, has ties to demons.

While Zhao Quanzhong and the others were painstakingly disposing of the corpses, Zhou An, who had already returned to Willow Lane, was staring intently at the piles of silver in front of him.

"The total amount of silver is 1,300 taels."

Looking at the piles of gleaming silver coins on the table, Zhou An sighed helplessly.

Honestly.

This amount of money is a bit small.

After all, in Zhou An's opinion, Jin Biao, who looked like an accountant, should have accumulated at least twice as much wealth as Old Man Peng.

"I wonder if he used all his extra money to support his martial arts training."

Thinking of this, Zhou An couldn't help but recall the demonized appearance of Jin Biao.

It can turn a blood-training martial artist into a demon.

He could do without this extremely bizarre technique, but he absolutely had to understand the principles behind it.

Before being demonized, Jin Biao was just an ordinary blood cultivator.

However, once he becomes a demon, not only does his strength increase significantly, but his defense and recovery abilities are even stronger than when he first entered the first stage of Qi and Blood Transformation.

If he hadn't been close to the second stage of Qi and Blood Transformation and his cultivation techniques hadn't reached perfection, he probably wouldn't have been able to kill this person instantly.

"The night watchman on duty tonight should have discovered the body of the man with the gold badge, and I expect the city's two defense divisions will take action in the next couple of days."

Perhaps we can take this opportunity to find out the reason behind it.

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The next day at dawn, the city guards...

"This is the five taels of silver I owe you."

Upon meeting, Zhou An raised his hand and flicked it back to Liu Shuqing, returning the prepared silver.

"Brother Zhou is true to his word; he said two days, and he meant two days."

Liu Shuqing weighed the money pouch in her hand, then stuffed it into her bosom, saying with a strange expression.

To be honest, once he gave the money, he never intended for the other party to pay it back.

After all, it was only a mere five taels of silver.

"If you borrow and repay, it's easy to borrow again... By the way, why hasn't the person who's supposed to be handing over the work arrived yet?"

As he spoke, Zhou An looked around.

In the past, someone would have come early to take over at this time.

"Perhaps something happened that delayed things."

As they were talking, Liu Shuqing saw a city guard officer running over quickly.

"By order of Colonel Ge, Zhou Yi and Liu Shuqing shall immediately proceed to the city defense hall to meet with Sergeant Zhao Quanzhong."

As they spoke, the city guard handed over the dispatch token in his hand.

"Um?"

Looking at the token in his hand, Zhou An's eyes flickered.

"What is the purpose of your trip?"

Touching the token in his hand, Zhou An asked.

"The specifics will be known after the two of you meet with Sergeant Zhao."

Meeting Zhou An and Liu Shuqing's gazes, the city guard who came to deliver the order shook his head and urged them on.

"You two should hurry over there; I still need to arrange today's inspection."

Thank you.

Upon hearing this, Zhou An said no more, thanked him, and headed straight for the city guard hall.

Before long, the hall came into view.

"It seems like we're the only two newcomers."

Looking at the watchmen sharpening their knives in the hall, Liu Shuqing leaned closer and whispered.

"Your subordinates Zhou An and Liu Shuqing have come here on orders. Do you have any instructions, Commandant Ge?"

As their gaze swept over the group of night watchmen in the hall, Zhou An and Liu Shuqing immediately bowed to Captain Ge, who was at the head of the group.

"Last night, Sergeant Zhao discovered that thieves were colluding with demons in the shantytown in the south of the city. You two must immediately come with me to Chang Le Gambling House."

I will lead this mission, and you and Corporal Zhao will be my left and right wingmen. We will depart immediately.

Meeting Zhou An's gaze, Captain Ge spoke loudly.

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