Inside the Qingshui Mansion Yamen, the lights are brightly lit.
The old prefect Xue Yongan was sitting on the main seat with a gloomy expression on his face.
Next to him was the young figure who had appeared in the Head Sacrifice Cave.
"Do you, the God Society, want me to retreat?"
Xue Yongan said in a deep voice.
"The Bloody Altar of Liuling Mountain has been exposed. The Demon Slayer has shifted its attention here. The Demon Slayer is secretly collecting information. If it's a little later, you won't be able to escape."
The young figure said calmly.
Xue Yongan was unmoved, but shook his head and smiled: "Yan Ming, do you know the agreement between me and the God Society?"
The young man named Yan Ming whispered: "Is this important?"
"I made an agreement with the Celestial Society. They secretly protect Qingshui Mansion from being harassed by demons and monsters. The price is to sacrifice hundreds of thousands of lives every few years."
"In the eyes of the Demon Slayer, I might have become a traitor who colluded with the Celestial Society..."
"But in my heart, I have never betrayed the human race."
"The relationship between me and your Celestial Society is nothing more than a transaction."
"If I escape now, I will truly become a traitor."
Xue Yongan looked calm.
"Aren't you afraid of death?" Yan Ming asked strangely.
You must know that the only outcome for staying here is to be liquidated by the Demon Slayer.
By then, not only will he be killed, but his relatives may also be implicated.
"When I chose to make a deal with your Celestial Society, I expected this day...to die...although I was afraid, I didn't regret it."
Xue Yongan smiled.
He understood what Yan Ming meant.
No matter how he explains it, no one will believe it.
With the Demon Slayer's usual ruthless style, colluding with the Celestial Society would definitely be a heinous crime that would implicate the nine clans, and there would be absolutely no chance of escape.
Yan Ming took a deep look at Xue Yongan.
Unexpectedly, this old man, who in his eyes was greedy for life and fearful of death, and who sacrificed hundreds of thousands of people for his own selfish desires, would still hide this thought.
"What a pity..." Yan Ming sighed.
"If you don't leave, let me send you on your way. It's better than falling into the hands of the Demon Slayer."
When Xue Yong'an heard this, his face remained unchanged, as if he had expected it.
The Celestial Society will not let itself fall into the hands of the Demon Slayer.
Over the years, he has also learned about some fairly confidential things about the Celestial Society.
"It's okay...die in your hands...at least it will be more pleasant."
Xue Yongan nodded slightly, seeming to accept his fate.
Yan Ming stood up and was about to end Xue Yongan's life.
Rumble!
Suddenly there was a loud bang at the door of the government office.
It was as if a wild beast rushed in.
"who?!!"
"You came to the government office to cause trouble. Are you taking the courage of a bear and a leopard?"
"Come here, take him down for me!"
The people in the government office were quickly alerted, and the sounds of exclamations and footsteps were mixed together in a disorderly manner, accompanied by some crisp sounds of metal.
Wait for the arrester and his people to arrive at the gate of the government office.
Only a slender and tall figure was seen walking out of the dust in the sky.
This man was dressed in a black robe, with a huge roaring tiger embroidered on his chest, which was lifelike.
"Exterminate demons...people!!!"
"Or a high-level demon slayer?!!!"
Zhou You walked into the yamen, looked at the yamen waiting in front with blazing eyes, and said softly: "Demon Exorcist Zhou You has been ordered to arrest Xue Yong'an and bring him to justice!"
After several days of investigation, the context of the Qingshui City Plague case has gradually become clear.
Since the God Society chose to abandon this bloody altar, Zhou You no longer hesitated. After using the communication talisman to ask Xun Min for instructions, he applied to take action against Xue Yongan directly.
This man is one of the main culprits responsible for hundreds of thousands of lives, and he must not be allowed to go unpunished.
Xun Min also agreed immediately.
In secret, he had already sent a dozen low-level demon slayers to lurk in Qingshui City.
After Zhou You got in touch with these demon slayers, they discussed it and decided to take action tonight.
It is necessary to directly capture all the senior government officials without leaving any fish that slip through the net.
The other demon slayers had already set off to the homes of senior officials.
Only Xue Yongan was still in the government office, so Zhou You came to visit him personally.
Upon hearing this, the eyes of dozens of government officials holding long knives suddenly became dull.
Even the head catcher frowned tightly and was filled with doubts.
No one expected that the person who came to the Yamen to cause trouble would be a senior demon slayer.
You know, the three words "Demon Slayer" represent too many things.
He is powerful, a desperado, and has a violent personality...most importantly, he is lawless and has no rules!
No one they want to catch can escape.
But how could Mr. Xue, who has always been diligent and conscientious, get into trouble with the Demon Slayer?
"Why do you want to stop me too?"
Zhou You shouted in a deep voice.
A monstrous murderous intention spread out, causing everyone present to turn pale instantly, and fear to rise in their hearts, which even made them find it difficult to breathe.
Everyone unconsciously moved out of the way.
You walked around like a dragon and a tiger, walking towards the court.
call out!
A black light suddenly shot out from the courtroom, accurately hitting Zhou You's head.
boom!
Zhou You punched out, and the terrifying power directly scattered the black light.
Yan Ming walked out of the courtroom holding a black spear.
"It's you?!" Seeing the person coming, a look of surprise appeared on Zhou You's face.
"You know me?" Yan Ming was a little surprised.
This should be the first meeting between him and this demon slayer.
"You must have massacred that small mountain village outside Guyue City."
Zhou You said in a deep voice.
In the memory of that hunter, he could clearly see the appearance of the man who slaughtered the mountain village.
It was the indifferent young man in front of him.
"I killed too many...I forgot." Yan Ming shook his head.
"Forgot? I'll let you remember it later." A strange smile appeared on Zhou You's face.
He did not forget his promise to the hunter.
Now that he has met him, he must be torn into pieces!
"Really? Then let's see if you have this ability." Yan Mingyin smiled.
An astonishing aura emanated from him.
Wisps of black demonic energy lingered around his body, like a black poisonous snake, constantly making cold roars.
"The people from the Celestial Society... I'm also very curious about how powerful they are."
Zhou You's eyes were filled with anticipation.
"Then let's take a good look." Yan Ming shouted, and the spear in his hand turned into a black shadow, and he stabbed out as fast as lightning!
hiss!
The air seemed to be torn apart, making a whimpering sound.
"Well done!"
Zhou You roared angrily, and the demon-slaying sword fell like a nine-day sword!
clang!
There was a loud noise.
The two met for the first time and were evenly matched.
"It seems you won't let me down!" Yan Ming's eyes became more and more murderous.
"Interesting." Zhou You's mouth curved.
咻咻咻~
The next moment, the black gas lingering on Yan Ming's body turned into countless black poisonous snakes, biting towards Zhou You!