Chapter 0014 – Nowadays, People with Knowledge are Braver – Absolute Returns

Outside the Demon Monarch’s office, the same people were blocking the way.

“Can’t meet without an appointment.”

“We’re here on official business, get out of the way.”

“No.”

I didn’t want to watch Xu Dalong and the Demons tangle endlessly any longer, so I took out the order book and displayed it in front of them.

“Look closely, what is the pattern on this order book?”

As an official document, the background of the order book is printed with the symbol of the heavenly devil.

“By blocking this writ of command, you are not blocking us, you are blocking the Bishop.”

When they heard the word “Heavenly Demon”, the demons immediately showed fear. Perhaps I’m the first one to bring up the Heavenly Devil while revealing the official document.

“It doesn’t matter to us, but this matter can’t be child’s play, understand? What, is it possible that the Sect Leader doesn’t care about it either? Do you want me to report it like this?”

“No, don’t dare!”

“Never dare!”

At that moment, a voice came from the door, “Come in.”

The devils were relieved and rushed to open the door.

Xu Dalong should understand that he should have dealt with those guards like this just now. I know it’s hard for him to say, after all, it’s a bit hard to accept to bring up his father’s name, but he must understand how good the Heavenly Devil’s authority can be at critical moments.

“This gentleman, please come in.”

Demon Monarch Gu Tianyang was of medium stature, but his imposing aura was enough to intimidate those stout demon clansmen.

However, compared to his older brother, the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon, it was still inferior. Their looks were similar, and their eyes were just like each other, but the fierce ferocious light was missing from the eyes of 具天壤.

“I didn’t realize that visiting you would be more difficult than visiting my father.”

“My men are ignorant, please forgive me, Your Excellency.”

“I see them all doing nothing and picking fights all over the place, so why don’t we find some books for them to read.”

“Ignorant people are fearless.”

“This is not true, nowadays it is, the more ignorant they are, the more bold they are. They are skillful in calculations and know the ways of power.”

“Looks like I’m behind the times, can’t keep up.”

Between the short conversations, we were secretly competing. Tu Tianyang has been in politics for a long time, and he is not moving to defuse my offense.

“I wonder why Your Excellency is in charge of this investigation?”

“My father is punishing me.”

“Punishment?”

“I made some mistakes earlier in the hunt.”

“So it is.”

It was only then that Gou Tianyang came to a realization. When the news of my appointment as an investigator came, he must have racked his brain to guess the intent.

“So, what is the cause of this investigation by the Yellow Springs Court? Could it be that it received another whistle-blowing letter?”

He pretended to ask carelessly, but he was definitely very nervous inside. Other organizations might be able to muddle through, but the Yellow Springs Pavilion would never let go of any traces easily. Once the charges were confirmed, the Yellow Springs Pavilion would execute them according to the law without mercy.

“Sorry, no comment about the investigation.”

“Why should you and I be so out of touch?”

The fact that he could say “between you and me” so naturally showed how thick his skin was. Only such a person could maneuver through the sect’s factional struggles.

“In that case, I’ll get right to the point, yes, we received the tip-off letter.”

“True enough.”

On the side, Xu Dalong looked at me in surprise, he didn’t expect me to admit it directly. I signaled him with my eyes to be at ease.

Gou Tianyang took in our eye contact and the corners of his mouth rose slightly. He may have thought that our actions were a bit clumsy, but it was a good thing for me instead.

“I’ve heard that the Yellow Springs Pavilion must send someone to investigate whenever they receive a letter of report, and this is the first time I’ve heard of it.”

It was natural for Gui Tianyang to try his best to clear his suspicions.

“It’s inevitable that I’ll be slandered in all sorts of ways when I’m in a high position, commanding this group of crude people in the Demon Army.”

“I thought that you wouldn’t encounter this kind of thing, after all, something like defamation requires a brain. You also said just now that the Demon Army is full of guys with developed limbs and simple minds, how would they know how to write a whistle-blowing letter?”

“Those who are ignorant often desire more. Your Excellency should also be careful, ignorance and greed, once combined, can do many unexpected things.”

I didn’t change my face in the face of his innuendo.

“We will conclude our investigation as soon as possible, and in the meantime, we ask for your cooperation.”

Gu Tianyang’s originally somewhat stiff expression soothed.

“Cooperate? Between you and me, why say such out-of-the-way things? It really breaks my heart.”

“Who doesn’t know that the Blood Sky Blade Demon supports your brother?”

“That said, he’s my brother and I’m me, and I’m in favor of the Prince.”

I was amused by his ability to keep his eyes open.

“Haha, with your words, I am relieved. Then, for the next few days, I’ll be troubling you.”

“I’ll have the two of you arrange a place to stay.”

We got up and prepared to leave, when Gu Tianyang suddenly added, “Be careful, I’m really worried about you.”

“Are you worried that I’ll be killed like that last investigator?”

“How could it be? The Sect Master sent his son here to let you practice, so of course I have to take good care of you.”

“Haha, with your words, I am relieved. Farewell.”

As Xu Dalong and I walked out of the office, I could feel his gaze stayed on my back, and I’m sure his expression must have been very grave.

“You’d better worry about yourself, father sent me here, I’m afraid he wants the two of us brothers, only one of us can survive.”

Chief Military Counselor Sima Ming watched Heavenly Demon Sword Yu Zhen polish his sword without saying a word.

“It has been a long time since you have utilized the Black Magic Sword.”

The Black Devil Sword was one of the four precious swords of the Heavenly Demon God Sect.

The Heavenly Devil’s Perpetual Sword ranked first, followed by this Black Devil’s Sword, then the Evil Spirit’s Sword, and finally the White Flower’s Sword.

Each sword had its own unique attributes, the Black Devil Sword was violent and fierce, the Evil Spirit Sword was eerie and evil, and the White Flower Sword was warm and gentle like jade.

“Do you wish to give this sword to that gentleman?”

The movements in Jian Yu Zhen’s hands gave a slight lurch, then returned to normal.

“If he makes it through the mission, the sword will be his.”

Sima Ming realized in his heart that the Sect Leader was trying to test that male.

“I’m afraid it won’t be that easy for that male to deal with the Demon Monarch.”

Sima Ming did not understand why the Sect Leader had made such a decision. Although Jian Wuji’s recent performance was indeed surprising, it was too naive to say that he could fight against the Demon Monarch.

“There’s already news coming in that he’s clashed with the demon army. Perhaps, letting him pass through the Little Heavenly Cave is instead harming him.”

Overconfidence often led to failure. After all, Jian Wuji was still too young, and it would never be easy to deal with the old and cunning Demon Monarch. Thus, Sima Ming concluded that this Black Demon Sword would eventually be returned to the depths of the treasure vault.

“This is a matter that should be settled by me personally.”

The murder of the investigating officer of the Yellow Springs Pavilion last time had spoken for itself.

The Demon Sovereign had either already pulled the Yellow Springs Pavilion Master’s strings, or he had seized a hold on him. Otherwise, the Yellow Springs Pavilion Master would not have hastily closed the case and left it unattended. That was why Sima Ming wanted to personally take over this matter, with the Tongtian Pavilion under his command being responsible for the investigation.

At that moment, Jian Yu Zhen suddenly spoke, “He said that we have lost the Devil’s Way.”

Sima Ming was shocked in his heart, these words were not only an offense to the Heavenly Demon, but also a question to him as the Chief Military Counselor.

But more than anger, Sima Ming was uneasy.

“Is that why you sent him to his death?”