"Originally, I wanted you to stay in the Demon Slayer Department, but the manpower is really insufficient. Besides, the strange movements of the demonic forces in the east have completely attracted the attention of the superiors. Even the main force of the Black Mystic Army has been transferred there."
"Du Guangyao has also been transferred to the east, and I can't think of you for the time being."
Yi Cantian smiled.
"What's the mission this time?" Zhou You asked directly.
After staying in the Demon Slayer Department for half a month, he was a little tired of it.
Could it be that if he offended the Black Mysterious Army, he would have to stay in the Demon Slayer Division for the rest of his life?
Now that there is a task to eliminate demons, the next step is to just let myself move my hands and feet.
"The nature of this mission is a bit serious. Take a look at it yourself first." Yi Cantian returned to the topic and handed a case file to Zhou You.
【hanging】
Mission introduction: Five days ago, Zeng Feng, the magistrate of Huai County, was found to have hanged himself in the backyard of the county government office. His internal organs were hollowed out, and his death was extremely strange.
Mission difficulty: three stars
The mission arrives: 80 contribution points.
Seeing this mission introduction, Zhou You also understood why Yi Cantian came specifically to find him.
The mysterious death of the county magistrate in the county office will definitely cause panic among the people in the county, and some vicious events may happen.
After all, even the county magistrate dares to kill him directly, so where else in the county is safe?
"Huai County is a large county in the west of Qingzhou with a large population. Now this disaster has occurred. The impact has been too great and it has made people panic. You must rush over as soon as possible to kill the evil monster that is causing trouble."
"The newly appointed county magistrate is also leaving for Huai County, so please pay attention to protect him."
"After all, it is still unclear why Zeng Feng provoked the demon in this case. If the newly appointed county magistrate goes to see the King of Hell in a few days, Huai County may be completely in chaos."
Zhou You put away the case file and said with a smile: "Don't worry, leave it to me."
"Then I wish you a safe journey." Yi Cantian nodded.
After sending Yi Cantian away, there was no nonsense about traveling around. I simply packed my luggage, carried the Black Star Bow on my back, carried the Demon Slaying Sword on my waist, and left the Demon Slayer Department on a horse.
All the way west.
.............
A gloomy deep mountain and old forest.
There was no light at all, and visibility was extremely low.
Rumble~
The sky was filled with dark clouds, making dull thunder sounds, and white lightning continued to tear through the night sky.
The trees were rustled by the strong wind, and the young saplings were bent directly by the wind.
Obviously, a heavy rain is coming.
A group of people was walking through the woods.
The leader was a fat man riding a horse and dressed in brocade clothes.
Next to him was a thin man with high cheekbones and sunken cheeks, who looked a bit cunning.
Behind him are four guards.
"Master Ma, I'm afraid it's going to rain heavily today. Let's find a place to take shelter from the rain first," the thin man said.
"This rain comes at a really bad time. It's about to arrive in Huai County, and yet it comes like this."
The fat man muttered and chose Master Tang's suggestion.
He didn't want to be soaked in the rain.
After walking forward for a while, a little light appeared in front of me.
"Mr. Ma, there is a small village ahead. Let's go there to stay for one night."
Through the pale lightning that flashed across the sky from time to time, Master Tang could vaguely see the outline of a village.
"Okay." The fat man nodded.
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves sounded again behind him.
The fat man looked back.
A young man riding a horse came into view. He was carrying a big bow. He had a dignified appearance, his body was high and his eyes were like cold stars, exuding a heroic aura.
This mountain road was originally very narrow, and with the two horses of the Fat Lord's team blocking the front, the young man could not pass at all.
Seeing this situation, the heroic young man just frowned and said nothing. He could only slow down and follow the team.
after awhile.
The fat man and his party entered the village.
The heroic young man took a look at the sky and chose to enter the village to take shelter from the rain.
Woof~~~
The sudden arrival of a group of people soon caused the sound of dogs barking.
A black native dog kept barking and was very excited when facing so many people.
The barking of the native dog quickly attracted the attention of the villagers. The originally dark houses suddenly lit up with lights, and there was a burst of noise.
Soon, many villagers rushed out with farm tools such as hoes and rakes and oil lamps, staring eagerly at these uninvited guests.
"Who are you?"
"What are you doing in our Bamboo Leaf Village?"
"If you have any bad intentions, don't think that we are easy to bully, you should leave immediately!"
The villagers shouted.
"Dear fellow villagers, it's going to rain soon. We're here to spend the night." Master Tang said with a smile.
"Besides, you don't have to worry about what kind of villains we are. The person next to me is the magistrate of Huai County, Mr. Ma!"
When they heard that the fat man was the county magistrate, the villagers were a little suspicious and didn't know what to do for a while.
At this time, an old man who looked like a village chief walked out of the crowd.
The village chief was too old, his face was wrinkled like tree bark, and exuded a strong aura of death, as if he had half a foot in a coffin.
However, the village chief seemed rotten, but he still had a bright mind. He looked at the fat man and asked: "If this man is the county magistrate who is going to take office, does he have any official documents with him?"
"Of course there is." The fat man was unambiguous and took out his official documents.
After the village chief saw it, he hurriedly said: "I have met the county magistrate. I have offended you many times before. Please atone for your sins!"
Magistrate Ma waved his hand casually: "I am a new official taking office. It is normal for you not to know me. Anyone who does not know is not guilty."
"Then please come in and have a rest, sir!" the village chief extended his hand and asked.
The fat man and his party dismounted their horses and followed the village chief into the village.
The heroic young man held the reins and said to the villagers: "I am a traveler, and I would like to stay in the village for one night."
The villagers saw that although the heroic young man carried weapons, his temperament did not look like that of a bandit, so they agreed to let him stay overnight.
There seemed to be many vacant houses in the village, and the villagers quickly found a house for the heroic young man.
Zhou You took a look at the environment of the house. There were some dust and cobwebs and a faint musty smell. It was obvious that no one had lived in it for a long time.
But in this wilderness, having a roof to cover your head is already quite good, so you can’t ask for too much.
While I was cleaning up a little, there was another set of footsteps outside the house.
"Do you have a better house? I can pay for it." A gentle voice sounded.
"Easy to say, easy to say!" When the villagers heard that there was money to be collected, their faces lit up with joy.
Zhou You opened the door and looked outside.
I saw a man and a woman in gorgeous clothes walking in front, followed by two men who looked like servants.
It must be that the young master and the young lady from the rich family went out to enjoy the mountains and rivers. They may have played too much and did not go back even after dark. Now that a heavy rain is approaching, they can only stay in this village for one night.