Chapter 51

Su Yuanshan nodded slightly.

"You don't have to be like this. Protecting subordinates is also the duty of a superior."

Although Su Yuanshan said so, Taofu was still grateful and respectful to him.

A monster with a chicken head and human body, wearing a soap-colored robe, holding a soul-detaining chain, and dressed as a yamen runner, spoke in a sharp voice.

"The Prefect is mighty! The centipede demon being brought to justice today is entirely the Prefect's merit. We admire you to the extreme."

The other Yinchai, who had a black dog head, also spoke in human language.

"Chicken Master is right. That centipede spirit had vast supernatural powers; several of my brothers were lost at his hands. This demon finally dying at the Prefect's hands can be considered as avenging my brothers."

The little white fox also chimed in.

"Yes, and the Liu Sang Village well god, those dead villagers, and the young girls who were kidnapped before are all victims of the centipede spirit."

"The Prefect's action is truly gratifying. It will surely form a deterrent to other demons and monsters, and our Huangliang County can also welcome peaceful days."

However, Su Yuanshan shook his head, pouring cold water on them.

"This matter is not that simple. Everything stems from Baie Hou's birthday. This centipede spirit is just a small demon under his seat! If he is already so powerful, one can imagine the strength of Baie Hou, so we are not yet at the time to rejoice."

One sentence silenced everyone. Beside him, the rugged-looking military judge flicked his large red official robe, stepped on a mountain rock, held the thick jade belt around his waist, and said in a muffled voice.

"Prefect... why boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige? Even if he is powerful, how could he be more powerful than you? This official doesn't believe it. A mere tiger demon, as long as the Prefect gives the order, this official will go and take him immediately."

Su Yuanshan smiled upon hearing this and said.

"Don't be impatient. The Liu Sang Village well god once said that Baie Hou has three blood slaves, who share honor and disgrace. As long as one of these three blood slaves exists, Baie Hou is an immortal body, so the only way to get rid of him is to get rid of his three blood slaves first!"

"Now that we have gotten rid of the centipede spirit, it is undoubtedly breaking one of his arms. Even if he doesn't jump with rage, I'm afraid he won't be able to swallow this breath. I believe Baie Hou will react soon. By then, I'm afraid we won't need to search specifically, the opportunity will automatically deliver itself to our door, but before that, we must take precautions."

The civil judge with a beautiful beard also spoke elegantly.

"The Prefect is right. We must make deployments early and be careful. If Baie Hou wants revenge, he will surely come aggressively. I have heard that Baie Hou devours gods and chews souls as if it were child's play, and has grown into a demon king among demon kings, a great demon among great demons, which is simply not something our County City God Underworld can deal with. This subordinate thinks it is better for the Prefect to ask for reinforcements from above."

However, the little white fox seemed to disagree with the civil judge's opinion, swept a clearing with its tail, sat on it, and said.

"Judge Wen doesn't know, this Baie Hou is an old acquaintance of the Prefect. He tried to provoke the Prefect before and was defeated. Later, I don't know what opportunity he got to increase his strength and bring disaster to one side. It is true that he has improved his strength, but the Prefect hasn't been idle either. If he dares to come, facing our Prefect, it's hard to say who will win and who will lose."

It clearly had a blind worship of Su Yuanshan, which is why it thought so, but the civil judge wisely remained silent and just smiled.

Naturally, he couldn't say that his immediate superior was incompetent, unless he didn't want to stay in the job. He knew very well that in terms of officialdom, the underworld and the yang world were the same.

However, Su Yuanshan smiled slightly and feigned a reprimand.

"Xiaobai, don't talk nonsense. It is right for everyone to respond cautiously."

He looked at the civil judge and said again.

"As for asking for reinforcements from above, I will leave it to Wen Qing!"

He knew the civil judge's common name was Ji Wenqing, so he called him Wen Qing.

Usually, only those with a close relationship would call him that to show intimacy. The civil judge was somewhat flattered and bowed in response.

"Since the Prefect has ordered, how dare this subordinate disobey? This subordinate will go and do it now."

Su Yuanshan nodded and was about to speak when he suddenly became alert and looked up, only to see three figures coming on auspicious clouds. The leader was in white, wearing an official hat, with a large character embroidered on his chest: "Sun."

He was followed by two ghost officials, whose ranks seemed not low.

Seeing the visitors, Su Yuanshan smiled slightly and bowed, saying.

"So it is the Sun-Roaming Divine Envoy. Nice to meet you, nice to meet you. I wonder what business brings the Divine Envoy here instead of patrolling the four directions?"

The visitor was none other than the Sun-Roaming God. After seeing Su Yuanshan, he lowered his cloud and landed in front of Su Yuanshan, laughing loudly.

"Great joy for the Prefect! This envoy is here to congratulate the Prefect."

Others saw this and bowed one after another.

"Greetings to the Divine Envoy!"

The Sun-Roaming God waved his hand.

"No need for formalities!"

But Su Yuanshan was slightly stunned, frowning and asking in confusion.

"The Divine Envoy is joking. What joy does Su have?"

The Sun-Roaming God smiled mysteriously without explaining, took a divine decree directly from his sleeve, and read aloud.

"Guang Wang's decree: The Huangliang County City God has merit in eliminating demons, boosting the divine might of our Underworld, and is hereby commended."

"Tushan County is to be abolished and placed under the jurisdiction of Huangliang County. Granted the title: Martial Virtue Great City God, awarded one 'Model of Protecting the Territory and Pacifying the People' plaque, and one Great City God Demon-Slaying Sword."

"Awarded one 【Cloud-Rising】 divine position, ten incense beads. This is the decree!"

An extra divine position means an extra way to earn incense, which can be said to be a huge good thing.

And this 【Cloud-Rising】 divine position can be said to be an improvement of the 【Rain】 divine position. From now on, not only can he make rain, but he can also control the changes of clouds in the sky. For example, riding clouds and driving mist is one of the incidental benefits. Of course, it is only a small change, and it can only be limited to Huangliang County, but... what is going on with this Tushan County? Abolish a county specifically just to give it to me?

Would such a big sweet date fall on my head?

To be honest, Su Yuanshan was a bit confused.

Seeing Su Yuanshan still stunned, the Sun-Roaming God laughed.

"Prefect, Martial Virtue Great Prefect? Accept the decree!"

The Sun-Roaming God shouted twice before Su Yuanshan woke up with a start, smiled slightly, took the divine decree, and said.

"Thank you for the grace of Guangwang Shenjun!"

Seeing that he was neither humble nor arrogant, as steady as a mountain, and didn't seem to have much excitement, the Sun-Roaming God couldn't help but nod secretly.

This child is extraordinary. To be able to remain as steady as a mountain in such a situation, if it were someone else, they would have been overjoyed.

Su Yuanshan sighed with emotion.

"Su, what virtue and ability do I have to be so heavily used? It's just that Tushan County was abolished and placed under my jurisdiction..."

The Sun-Roaming God waved his hand and said.

"This Tushan County was originally ownerless. It has been more than three years since the previous county city god disappeared. The situation is even worse than yours. It can be said that demon disasters are rampant and monsters and ghosts are running wild. The Shenjun has long wanted to abolish it?"

Su Yuanshan couldn't help but be a little surprised upon hearing this.

"Another city god disappeared? What is going on? Does the Divine Envoy have any news?"

The Sun-Roaming God was slightly stunned and asked in surprise.

"Why does the Prefect say 'another'?"