Outside the hall, a young man stood straight under the corridor.
He was also dressed in a black outfit with red patterns, and the hilt of the sword at his waist was wrapped with tight leather straps.
It seemed he heard footsteps, as he turned around.
Their eyes met.
Both were momentarily stunned.
An old acquaintance indeed.
It was the same person he had met in Jincheng County that day.
Now, his injuries were evidently healed, and the embarrassment from that day was gone, replaced by a sharp aura between his brows.
But the moment he saw Jiang Yuechu, that sharpness instantly dissipated.
Wei He had mentioned that a specially selected newcomer would join the team today.
But he hadn't said it would be her!
After so many days.
He still vividly remembered that this seemingly harmless girl before him had killed a Resonating Bone Demon with a single punch!
And it was a Resonating Bone Demon with innate supernatural abilities!
Such a formidable person was now under his command?
"Hiss..."
Seeing the young man before her only drawing in a sharp breath without saying a word, Jiang Yuechu felt a bit helpless and took the initiative to speak, "I am Jiang Yuechu."
"Liu... Liu Chen."
He responded instinctively, then quickly straightened his back and cleared his throat, "I am the 8th-Rank Captain of the Mystical Division, Liu Chen."
This self-introduction made him feel somewhat ashamed.
In front of a monster who could kill a Resonating Bone Demon with one punch, emphasizing his mere 8th-Rank Captain status was like a mouse flaunting its sharp claws in front of a cat.
"Captain Liu."
Jiang Yuechu nodded, seemingly without any particular thought.
...
"The Great Tang has stood for eight hundred years since its founding, with the founding ancestor establishing his rule through martial prowess, sweeping across the lands and unifying the realm. However, the prosperity of the human race has also attracted countless demons and evils from the world. In his later years, the founding ancestor, mindful of the hardships of the common people, gathered extraordinary individuals from across the land and established an office to the east of the imperial city."
"This office is not under the jurisdiction of the three departments and six ministries, nor part of the central administration, but directly overseen by the emperor. It can eliminate those who disrupt the court and collude with demons, and it can punish those who harm the people, with the emperor's special permission..."
Jiang Yuechu's heart stirred slightly.
The Demon-Suppressing Bureau, as it sounded, was established to eliminate demons and monsters.
But its actual duties were far more extensive.
The authority of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau surpassed all officials and was heavier than the king's law.
It could oversee civil and military officials and suppress the martial world.
Anyone colluding with demons, regardless of their official rank or family background, could be investigated.
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Black clothes with red patterns, a sword by the side.
These ten words were the foundation of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau's confidence in the Great Tang.
"Besides the main bureau in the imperial city, each of the fifteen circuits of the Great Tang has a Bureau. Our Longyou Circuit Bureau oversees all matters related to demons in Longyou."
"Under the Bureau, there are the Heaven, Earth, Mystical, and Yellow Divisions."
The two walked through a long corridor, which suddenly opened up ahead.
"The Yellow Division is responsible for intelligence and reconnaissance, serving as the eyes and ears of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau."
"The Earth Division is responsible for garrisoning and patrolling the prefectures, clearing out minor demons and creatures, and protecting the cities."
Listening to this, Jiang Yuechu had a rough idea in her mind.
The Yellow Division handled intelligence, and the Earth Division was like city management.
As for her Mystical Division...
"When the Yellow Division detects demon activity that the Earth Division cannot handle, we step in. Our duty is singular."
"What is it?"
He turned to look at Jiang Yuechu, enunciating each word.
"Slay demons, eliminate monsters."
Jiang Yuechu's eyes lit up.
Good.
Very good.
No need to patrol the streets, no need to stand guard, no need to deal with trivial matters.
The job was to kill monsters.
Performance was based entirely on the number of monsters killed.
"On regular days, you don't need to do anything else, just stay on standby in the division. Once there's a mission, I'll notify you."
Seeing her lack of reaction, Liu Chen thought she was overwhelmed and added, "Of course, if you want to practice at the martial arts field or read some books in the library, no one will stop you."
"Understood."
Jiang Yuechu nodded.
However, she suddenly thought of something.
"What about the Heaven Division?"
Liu Chen, walking ahead, paused at her words.
"The Heaven Division..."
He murmured, then gave a bitter smile and shook his head, "That's not something we should concern ourselves with."
Seeing Jiang Yuechu still looking at him, Liu Chen took a deep breath and lowered his voice.
"Those who can enter the Heaven Division are all exceptional talents, starting at the rank of 6th-Rank Court Commander. In our entire Longyou Circuit Bureau, there are only about a dozen."
"And the Heaven Division faces the most dangerous and terrifying great demons."
At this point, Liu Chen's gaze involuntarily fell on Jiang Yuechu's face.
So powerful.
To kill a Resonating Bone Demon with one punch, such an achievement was enough to be proud of throughout the Demon-Suppressing Bureau.
Perhaps, in the future, she might truly...
He looked at Jiang Yuechu, his expression becoming extremely solemn.
"The Heaven Division values not only talent and strength but also achievements."
"If in the future, you can slay a demon king on your own, perhaps you might have a chance to join them."
Jiang Yuechu clearly didn't catch the underlying meaning of his words.
"A demon king..."
As they spoke, they had already reached the barracks of the Mystical Division.
It was much quieter here, with a few men either sitting or standing, mostly polishing their weapons.
Seeing Liu Chen leading a delicate-looking girl over, many turned to look.
The Demon-Suppressing Bureau never kept idle people.
The Mystical Division never accepted useless ones.
A girl who looked tender and not yet fully grown, how did she end up here?
Whose connections did she use?
Liu Chen naturally sensed the atmosphere and cleared his throat.
"This is Jiang Yuechu. From today, she is one of our Mystical Division brothers."
Brothers...
Jiang Yuechu hadn't had time to reminisce about such a term.
When a voice came through.
"When did our Mystical Division start recruiting little girls?"
"Are we afraid that with all the fighting and killing, there's too much yang energy, so we got a girl to balance it out?"
As soon as the words fell, everyone burst into laughter.
Liu Chen's face darkened, "We all know the Demon-Suppressing Bureau's recruitment is always strict. If she can join, she naturally has her skills. So what if she's a girl?"
"Besides, the renowned Right Demon-Suppressing Envoy is also a woman!"
With these words, the laughter ceased.
Clearly, everyone was aware of the reputation of the Right Demon-Suppressing Envoy.
But still...
What kind of person was she?
At just over twenty, she could single-handedly slay numerous great demons on the eastern coast, her fearsome reputation making all demons tremble.
And this girl before them...
"What is she? Can she be compared to that one?"