“The Demon Slayer Department is different from other yamen offices. Unless there is some large-scale demon chaos, it generally does not control the whole from top to bottom like other yamen offices. It is relatively free on weekdays and can take on tasks on its own.
Xu Hongyu briefly introduced the situation of the Demon Slayer Division while walking.
When she went out to hunt monsters in the city, she was under the name of the Demon Slayer Division. With her identity, she naturally knew much more about the Demon Slayer Division than Chen Mu. Chen Mu roughly understood a lot after her explanation. .
First of all, there are elite guards stationed outside the county city to guard Yucheng, and each of the seven counties in Yu County also has guards stationed at the county government. Unless there is a large-scale demonic chaos, the county, city, and county offices are basically as stable as Mount Tai. .
And therefore.
On weekdays, most of the men and horses of the Demon Slaying Division are scattered around Yu County to hunt monsters.
To put it bluntly, when there is no large-scale demon chaos, the Demon Slayer Division is more like a loose organization. Anyone from the Dusi to the Deputy Dusi to the White Guards and Qingyi Guards can take on the task of slaying monsters on their own and exchange monster corpses for corresponding tasks. Meritorious service.
The various tasks of the Demon Slaying Division are based on information transmitted from all directions throughout Yu County. After analysis and sorting, they are placed in the main hall and are generally divided into four levels: black, green, white, and purple.
Among them, the ‘black level’ missions generally involve first- and second-level monsters, and the threat is relatively small. Often, a well-trained martial artist can kill any second-level monster. As long as the number is not very large, generally black-clad guards can Can handle it.
Then there are the ‘green level’ missions, which often involve a small number of third-level monsters and require green-clad guards in the Yijin realm to deal with them. Such tasks usually have clear information indicating the type and quantity.
Then there are the ‘white level’ missions, which still involve third-level monsters, but the number and type are often unknown, and the degree of danger and trouble is greatly increased. Either a large number of green-clad guards attack together, or white-clad guards lead the team.
The last is the ‘purple level’ mission, which involves fourth-level monsters and requires the dispatch of people above the deputy capital.
soon.
Chen Mu followed Xu Hongyu into the main hall of the Demon Slayer Division. The place was very open and spacious. There were about a dozen officials sorting documents or carrying things, but it was still very quiet. Occasionally, there were guards in green or black who came in and out. Pass by in a hurry.
Xu Hongyu walked all the way to the innermost side, showed her badge, and said calmly:
“A white-level mission.”
The person in charge of the task was an old man. After taking a look at the waist badge, he turned around and took out a document and handed it to Xu Hongyu.
“Let’s go.”
Xu Hongyu turned around and greeted Chen Mu and others, and then walked out.
This is too simple and clear.
Chen Mu was a little surprised when he saw this scene. The entire process of the Demon Slayer Division can be said to be extremely simple, including the assessment part. It was very simple, just getting the badge, changing clothes, and even accepting the mission. A matter of words.
No wonder the atmosphere in the entire Demon Slaying Division is so solemn. Some of the guards in green and black who were seen outside were all passing by in a hurry, no one stopped at all, and no one chatted.
There is no need to meet the boss, let alone manage the subordinates, it is a direct point-to-point process.
No wonder Xu Hongyu seemed to feel much more relaxed after she came to the Demon Slayer Division. For her, perhaps this kind of Yasi is more suitable for her, as she doesn’t need to fight with others like she did in the City Guard Division.
Xu Hongyu led Chen Mu and Xiao He out of the Demon Slaying Division.
After walking to a secluded and uninhabited place, he took out the document, read it carefully, and then handed the document to Chen Mu. Chen Mu reached out to take it, and then he and Xiao He looked at it together.
The contents of the document are very simple.
[The northwest of Anyu County, a hundred and fifty miles away, is haunted by monsters. It enters the village and eats people. It is suspected to be a wolf monster]
Apart from a general direction, there is no very specific location, and there is not even specific information about the monster. It is only said that it is suspected to be a wolf monster, its strength is unknown, and its quantity is unknown.
“This information is too vague.”
After reading this, Chen Mu shook his head slightly.
Xu Hongyu said calmly: “Most white-level missions are like this. If the information is very clear, it is often a green-level mission, and the merits you can get will be much less… Without further ado, let’s set off.”
“good.”
Chen Mu’s eyes were very calm at this time.
Although the farthest he went out of the city in the past was only at the mass graves outside the city, this time he had to go directly away from the county town and go to the county government below, but he still had no worries in his heart.
After all, he is no longer the cautious and cautious little servant who lived in troubled times. Now he has the strength to destroy ordinary monsters and can travel across a county.
The group of three people quickly left the inner city.
When they arrived at the outer city, Xu Hongyu quickened her pace and landed more than ten feet away with one leap. Xiao He followed with all her strength, while Chen Mu also followed calmly. Several people passed quickly along the remote alleys, and ordinary people even No one could be seen clearly.
Only some powerful gang members noticed Xu Hongyu and his group as they quickly passed through the streets. However, they all showed a bit of fear when they saw the white and green clothes worn by Xu Hongyu and Chen Mu.
“Demon Slayer Division!”
No one dared to stop them, they all gave way.
In Yu City, only those who kill the demons must not stop them from causing trouble, otherwise they will be killed casually and their deaths will often be in vain.
“Kujori…”
He jumped several feet off the ground and followed Xu Hongyu. His eyes glanced around. Just on the route, there was his former residence. At this time, he saw the familiar streets and alleys from a distance, and saw the place where he once lived. The two dilapidated houses that had passed away for so many years made me feel nostalgic for a while.
There was a time when he was still struggling in this misery and would not even partake of a meal of meat. Now, in just a few years, he has served as Chatou, Chasi, and now the Qingyi Guard of the Demon Slayer Division, and he has risen to prominence like this.
The emotion in Chen Mu’s eyes just flashed across his eyes.
The figures of a few people quickly disappeared in the streets and alleys. Many people who still lived here did not even notice that anyone was passing by. Only a few streets and alleys, a figure stopped there, looking at Chen Mu and others in a daze. The direction in which people go away.
He was wearing an official uniform of Chatou. He was obviously more mature than a few years ago and had grown a lot of beard. However, it was Ren Yan who was Chen Mu’s colleague. After a few years, he was finally promoted to Chatou. seat.
“That person…”
Ren Yan looked at the direction Xu Hongyu and his group were leaving from a distance, and stood there in shock.
They were a little far away, and he didn’t see Xu Hongyu who passed by first. Chen Mu and Xiao He who followed were very fast and a little blurry, but after all, he saw a profile face that looked a little familiar.
Is it Chen Mu?
He remembered that Chen Mu had been promoted to Wutongli Chaosi a long time ago, but he left the post a few months ago and his whereabouts are unknown.
Some people say that Chen Mu’s future may be uncertain, but he was wearing that outfit just now.
“The green-clothed guards of the Demon Slayer Division…”
Ren Yan shook his head silently, showing a self-deprecating look.
This is a level that he has no access to at all, and it is enough to easily crush people like him. Let alone him, even Min Baoyi, the chaplain in Kutiao, must bow respectfully in front of the Qing Yiwei of the Demon Slayer Division. It is not a status.
Back then,
He actually wants to compete with such a person for fame and fortune.
Now if he thinks of his rudeness back then, I am afraid that one sentence can make him irredeemable, but for a small person like him, perhaps the other party today will not be able to remember it at all.
……
Chen Mu didn’t notice Ren Yan.
Even if you notice it, you probably won’t pay too much attention to it, let alone have any interest in paying attention to it.
Only Liu Song, Li Tie and others who once followed him would care about it. When he left office, he also transferred Liu Song and Li Tie back to Jiutiao and relocated them to Min Baoyi. Of course, he still had control over them secretly. He has a group of informants in Wutong, and he was also his former confidant. His status is completely different from before. Even Min Baoyi treats him politely.
Soon we left the city.
Xu Hongyu took out a map, glanced at it briefly, and said: “Anyu County is in the southwest of Yu County. It is relatively remote. There is a Qiulin Mountain Range between it and Yu County. Most merchants or freight transport use water. Pass, or take the official road, bypassing the Qiulin Mountains, but we need to move faster and go directly across the Qiulin Mountains.”
Chen Mu glanced at the map.
I saw that there was a long waterway connecting Anyu County and Yucheng, which happened to be the cross-city river that ran through Yucheng. However, this waterway was continuously curved, twisting and turning on the complex terrain.
As for the marked official road, it bypassed the Qiulin Mountains that stretched for hundreds of miles. It was a big turn. The distance of the road was at least twice as long. However, compared to the merchants, they would rather take a longer detour. Prefer to take the official route.
After all, the official road is flat and there are inns at every other section. The inns are stationed with protective troops to guard the official road. Therefore, when walking on the official road, the possibility of encountering robbers, bandits or ferocious monsters will be much smaller.
“Qiulin Mountains…”
Chen Mu looked at the mountain forest marked on the map, and some information emerged in his mind.
During his time in the Yu family, he read various books, including not only Daxuan’s various records, but also various situations in Yu County, including maps. For example, he knew many situations in the Qiulin Mountains, such as the outskirts of this mountain range, and how to feed people. There are a lot of woodworkers and hunters in the nearby villages, so it’s not very dangerous.
As for the inner siege, since it is not very far from Yucheng, there are no particularly vicious monsters. Even occasionally, some of the children of big families in the inner city will be taken by their clan elders to the Qiulin Mountains to hunt monsters for experience.
Even if he is not here, with Xu Hongyu’s strength alone, there will be no problem in crossing.
Xiao He saw Chen Mu pondering and thought that Chen Mu had some suggestions, so he looked over. Xu Hongyu also paused and looked at Chen Mu. It was clearly Chen Mu’s first time out of the city, but he seemed to pay attention to Chen Mu invariably. Mu’s opinion.
However, Chen Mu only shook his head and said, “I don’t have any objections. Master Xu, you just give the orders.”
Xu Hongyu looked at Chen Mu carefully with a pair of clear eyes, and suddenly said: “There is no need to shout so formally. There is not much difference between you and me now. Just call me by my name from now on.”
Say it.
Bendang led the way to the Qiulin Mountains first.
(End of chapter)