He started as a shepherd and took on countless jobs.

Temporary outpost of the Demon Suppression Division.

It's not in the county government office, nor in Yingyang Prefecture.

The Demon Suppression Division rented a piece of land to handle cases independently, free from interference.

The human skins from that prefecture were also transferred here for the Demon Slayers to study.

At this moment, four demon slayers were sitting in the spacious room.

One Class C and three Class D.

The Class C Demon Slayer is named Ouyang Dou.

His face was gloomy and his gaze was like that of a hawk.

Fang Zheng strode into the courtyard.

"It's Founder Group." Ouyang Dou grinned arrogantly.

Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow, cupped his hands, and said, "Greetings, Ouyang Shangguan. Where is Xiao Shangguan?"

"He's gone out to look for clues." Ouyang Dou sneered. "Fang Zheng, don't be so blind to the situation."

"For such a big case, they didn't even send a Class B Demon Slayer."

Ouyang Dou was sharpening his knife, the blade gleaming coldly. He gave Fang Zheng a deep look.

Fang Zheng remained silent.

This Ouyang Demon Slayer is one of the team leaders.

Fang Zheng disliked this person. He was cunning, lazy, greedy, and accepted bribes. During the last mission, Fang Zheng personally witnessed this person accepting two incense and nanmu cards.

Upright and honest, he is intolerant of any wrongdoing!

He reported Ouyang Dou.

I thought the higher-ups would unleash their fury and launch a swift purge, eradicating these parasites completely.

I never expected this.

Ouyang Dou is still living a carefree and happy life!

Rumors circulate within the company that Ouyang Dou is going to be promoted to a Class B Demon Slayer.

Fangzheng doesn't understand.

How could the world have become like this!

As for the other Xiao Shangguan, he was fair and diligent, but he remained in the position of C-level Demon Slayer for several years without being promoted.

"I have no right to interfere with the department's decision." Fang Zheng lowered his eyes, sat on the bench, and waited for Xiao Shangguan to return.

Ouyang Dou snorted and continued sharpening the knife.

Young people, unable to see the bigger picture, are driven only by a kind of foolish enthusiasm.

The fact that they immediately asked where Xiao Ren was suggests that they had some kind of clue.

Investigate, investigate, investigate thoroughly. When the truth comes out, it will be time for you to lose your head.

Before leaving, his superior spoke with him.

"This case will be handled according to the report submitted by the Luohan County government."

These are the words of the superior.

The battle at Dairakokuji Temple was a vicious conflict between two sides.

Zu Dalu's family is the source of all the evil deeds committed by the Red Lantern Evils!

If we can catch them, we'll bring them back; if not, we'll close the case.

"You all seem to be having a lot of free time, not going out to look for clues?" A stern voice came from behind.

Fang Zheng looked up.

One figure entered the house first, followed by two others.

The newcomer was eight feet tall, with a square face, furrowed brows, a straight nose, and bright, piercing eyes. He stood ramrod straight.

He came from a military background, originally from the border army.

Xiao Ren strode to the front of the group, sat down, and drank three large bowls of tea.

"Gentlemen, let's exchange some clues."

Ouyang Dou slammed the knife on the table, pulled over a chair, crossed his legs, and suddenly said:

"A clue? Made by the Red Lantern Ghost."

"Now, in the name of the Demon Suppression Division, we demand that the Luohan County government launch a raid to arrest the culprit."

Xiao Ren stared intently at Ouyang Dou.

"Ouyang, how can you be so arbitrary?"

Ouyang Dou sneered three times: "Arbitrary? We've asked people from all walks of life in the county, and it was all done by the Red Lantern Ghosts!"

Xiao Ren: "Don't you understand the principle of 'three men can make a tiger'?"

Ouyang Dou: "?"

"What do you mean, 'three men can make a tiger'? Xiao Ren, do you think I'm illiterate?"

"Three 'person' characters clearly form the character 'crowd'!"

Xiao Ren: "..."

If you don't see eye to eye, even half a sentence is too much.

"I've read the Red Lantern Ghost's file. As the lord of Yang'an County, why would she cross Qingcheng and Xingle counties to head straight for Daluo Temple and fight the ghost?"

Does this make sense?

Ouyang Dou waved his hand impatiently, "Do as you please."

Xiao Ren glanced at the demon slayers present, then swept past Ouyang Dou's subordinates, his gaze settling on Fang Zheng's face.

Seeing that Fang Zheng hesitated to speak, he knew that Fang Zheng must have gained something.

I will not speak of it now.

into the night.

Xiao Ren knocked on the square door.

"Fang Zheng, if you have any clues, please speak freely." Xiao Ren waved his hand, indicating that Fang Zheng did not need to be so polite.

He had a very good impression of Fang Zheng.

The young man is twenty-six years old and has reached the second level of the Outer Qi Realm.

He was responsible for his work and once chased an evil spirit for seven days and seven nights, finally killing it just as the enemy was about to escape from Shu County.

"Captain Xiao, I visited a young Taoist priest today."

"The Taoist priest claimed to have mastered a secret eavesdropping technique, and on the day of the incident, he happened to overhear..."

Fang Zheng then explained the whole story to Xiao Ren.

"It's no wonder, people from the county."

Xiao Ren's eyes flickered; the clues Fang Zheng had obtained were roughly in line with his own guesses.

"However, when asked about information about the person behind the scenes, they were extremely secretive and unwilling to say a word," Fang Zheng thought for a moment, then continued:

"The last thing the Taoist priest said to me was something."

"In front of the building, the granary is full of rice in the late spring."

Xiao Ren pondered the last sentence repeatedly.

These Taoist priests don't like to speak directly; they prefer to say mysterious and cryptic things, leaving people to speculate.

"The granary is full of rice in the late spring before the building, this is the character '糜' (mí)." Xiao Ren clapped his hands, suddenly realizing.

"Fang Zheng, you and Bao Guowei stay here. I'll take Qi Sanlang and rush back to the county seat tonight!"

The time of encountering demons has passed.

Under the moonlight, two figures left Luoxian County and headed towards the prefectural city.

Unbeknownst to the two, a figure was following them from a distance.

…………

One day later.

Xiao Ren and his companion worked day and night, disguising themselves, and entered the city.

Pei Si rolled up his sleeves, paid the entrance fee, and summoned a soldier to accompany the two men.

Baibao Auction House.

"Welcome to Baibao Auction House, sir. What do you need? Please tell me." The receptionist wore a formulaic smile.

Pei Si: "I need a superior room. When is the next auction?"

Pay in one hand and deliver in one hand.

The receptionist quickly handed Pei Si the key to the main room and a thick booklet.

"Sir, the next auction is the day after tomorrow. These are the items that will be featured at the auction. Please take a look."

Pei Si quickly flipped through the treasure book, but there was nothing related to the paper figure.

Pei Si: "I want to know information about something. How much does it cost?"

"Please wait a moment, I will call the steward for you." The receptionist smiled gently.

Before long, a round, somewhat comical-looking man led Pei Si to the private room.

"Sir, what is your surname? My surname is Zhao. What do you need? Please tell me," Manager Zhao said with a smile.

Pei Si: "My surname is Pei. Does Steward Zhao know anything about paper-making?"

"Yinba, sir, are you looking for a skilled paper-making craftsman to do something for you, or would you like to learn the art of paper-making?"

Pei Si: "To be honest, Steward Zhao, I am a paper craftsman. My master passed away early, and I have recently encountered some difficulties."

Steward Zhao looked thoughtfully at Pei Si:

"Does Young Master Pei wish to exchange ideas with people in the industry?"

"It's quite a coincidence that I have a friend who is a paper craftsman."

"When I was having drinks with him the day before yesterday, he told me that the paper craftsmen in the county town were going to hold an industry exchange meeting."

"Perhaps it will be helpful to you, my lord."

Pei Si smiled faintly: "How much is the entry fee, Manager Zhao?"

Manager Zhao chuckled and said, "Young Master Pei is straightforward."

He held up two fingers, "Two strings."