Chapter 341: with translation of chapter title

Afternoon.

Luo Liang's face was grim as he came out of the side room, walked into the main hall, saw that the enthusiastic Zhang clan members greeting around paid him no heed, approached Yu Die, and said:

Let's craft: "Luo Liang's face was grim as he came out from the side room, walked into the main hall, saw that the enthusiastic Zhang clan members greeting all around paid him no heed, and approached Yu Die, saying:" We'll keep as one line.

"Captain Yu, I suddenly thought: the tiger demon occupying Lion Ridge is probably at Golden Core stage, very likely Nascent Soul cultivation—quite formidable. Moreover, it has occupied Lion Ridge for so many years, yet we have never heard of it harming the populace. Should we reconsider dealing with it?"

Let's produce: "Captain Yu, I suddenly thought: the tiger demon occupying Lion Ridge is likely at Golden Core stage, possibly even Nascent Soul Stage—quite formidable—and it has held Lion Ridge for so many years without ever harming the populace; should we reconsider dealing with it?"

Yu Die had been happily teasing Wang Ping'an; hearing Luo Liang's words, she lifted her head to look at him, her face full of teasing, and said with a smile:

"Immortal Official Luo, you are the Immortal Official of Qingyang County; you know every plant and tree there better than I do, you know whether it is good or ill better than I, but it has seized the Mountain God's authority, and it is said to have even massacred the previous Mountain God."

Such a wicked villain—if we do not deal with it soon, who knows if it will bring heaven's wrath and public resentment!

Luo Liang's claim that the tiger demon occupying Lion Ridge has never harmed the populace is utter nonsense; not long ago, under Zhang Chengyong's leadership, she had practically traversed the entire Lion Ridge, inquiring in detail along the way about the tiger demon's specific situation.

Zhang Chengyong only said a few words, because according to him, most people who have seen the tiger demon ended up as its meal and never returned.

How could Luo Liang even say that the tiger demon occupying Lion Ridge has never harmed humans?

As for Luo Liang, the moment he stepped out of the side room he uttered those words to defend the tiger demon; nine times out of ten he had fallen out with the newly appointed Lion Ridge Mountain God in his sleep and came here deliberately to put pressure on Zhang Deben.

So that Zhang Deben would agree to his demands!

Come to think of it…

If it weren't for the words she had spoken to Li Ping when she left not long ago, Zhang Deben might very well have agreed to Luo Liang's unreasonable request.

She knew Zhang Deben's situation inside out; although she didn't know how he became the Lion Ridge Mountain God, in life he was merely an ordinary hunter who hunted ordinary beasts—how could he have the ability to slay demons?

What's more, after death, without holding the Mountain God's authority, he is merely a ghost bearing the Mountain God's name, unable to exert even one percent of his former abilities.

Those he knows are probably just ordinary people; otherwise they wouldn't have come to the county office seeking help.

Relying solely on Zhang Deben and those he knows, there is no way to deal with the tiger demon occupying Lion Ridge; failing to become the Lion Ridge Mountain God would be a minor matter, but the real fear is that the tiger demon might very well devour Zhang Deben's soul.

If she had not stepped forward, even if Luo Liang's terms were outrageous, it would not be for successfully becoming the Mountain God, but merely to save his life.

He would surely agree to Luo Liang's outrageous terms!

"Captain Yu…"

Luo Liang was about to speak, continuing to persuade Yu Die, but before his words could leave his mouth, seeing her expression, the words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back, and he changed his tone, saying:

"Captain Yu, did you see the new Lion Ridge Mountain God before me, or did you send someone to deliver a message to him?"

"Immortal Official Luo, I can't make sense of what you're saying!"

Yu Die chuckled.

"No wonder!"

Luo Liang gave a cold snort; only then did he realize that Zhang Deben was a Mountain God without support or reliance, and a careless mistake could cost him his life—no, he might not even have a chance at reincarnation.

How could he have dared to act so arrogantly in his presence just moments ago!

He had originally thought Zhang Deben was ignorant and fearless, preparing to give him some time to come to his senses, after which he would understand that, no matter how harsh his terms were, they amounted to nothing compared to successfully becoming the Mountain God.

What's more…

If he fails and the tiger demon finds him, let alone not becoming the Lion Ridge Mountain God—he would lose even the chance of reincarnation.

Yu Die said with a smile: "Immortal Official Luo, you are the Immortal Official of Qingyang County; if you truly ignore the demon's harm to the populace, aren't you afraid of being held accountable by the court?"

"This is no concern of Captain Yu!"

Luo Liang's face turned cold; he had never liked Captain Yu like Yu Die, who had no talent and rose solely on background, now even ruining his plans—how could he bear no grudge? He said: "You're right; I am the Immortal Official of Qingyang County. Matters involving gods and ghosts are for me to settle. If I cannot resolve them, I will report to the court and ask it to send capable persons to handle it."

"Captain Yu, you are not a native of Qingyang County, nor are you part of Qingyang County's Demon Suppression Office; as for Qingyang County's affairs, I advise you not to trouble yourself."

Moreover.

"I am very worried; if you, Captain Yu, meet with an accident in Qingyang County, I cannot bear the responsibility—so perhaps you should just leave this place."

"Immortal Official Luo, thank you for your concern for my safety, but since I joined the Demon Suppression Office, I have long stopped worrying about my own safety."

Yu Die chuckled; as soon as she finished speaking, she saw Luo Liang open his mouth about to say something, and she hurriedly interjected:

"As for what you said, Immortal Official Luo, I am neither a member of Qingyang County's Demon Suppression Office nor of Phoenix Shade Prefecture's Demon Suppression Office; what you say is not wrong, but perhaps your understanding of our Demon Suppression Office is limited."

"You forgot that besides the local Demon Suppression Office, there is another kind of Demon Suppression Office!"

"Another kind of Demon Suppression Office…"

Luo Liang first stared, then reacted, his pupils contracting as he looked at Yu Die with astonishment, suppressing his inner agitation, and spoke in a harsh tone:

"Captain Yu, are you really going to take charge of this matter?"

Demon Suppression Office.

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Under the court's divisions, each locality's Demon Suppression Office has a branch, with its jurisdiction clearly demarcated; generally, Demon Suppression Offices from other localities do not meddle in the affairs of another's jurisdiction.

After all.

If someone from another locality's Demon Suppression Office comes to resolve troubles in one's own jurisdiction, the credit goes to them, the embarrassment falls on oneself, and it may even affect the court's appropriations.

Under any circumstances, no locality's Demon Suppression Office will permit personnel from another locality's Demon Suppression Office to interfere excessively.

However.

On the other hand, there is an exception: within the Demon Suppression Office, there are those qualified to enforce across regions, and they are the Demon Suppression Office personnel dispatched from the capital.

They are all the pride and chosen ones of the Demon Suppression Office!

Unlike the vast majority of Demon Suppression Offices that select personnel locally, the capital's Demon Suppression Office does not hold its own talent searches; instead, it relies on recommendations of geniuses from each locality, and the acceptance rate is less than one percent.

It can be said.

Those in the capital's Demon Suppression Office are without exception geniuses among geniuses.

"If you have the ability, then I can naturally ignore it!"

Yu Die said calmly.

"Good, good, good…"

Luo Liang very much wanted to utter a few harsh words, but thinking that if Yu Die truly came from the capital, he could hardly afford to offend her; he spoke with a blank expression:

Then I'll leave this matter to Captain Yu; I have something to do, I'm going first!

(This chapter ends)