Chapter 390: The White Marsh Demon Kingdom! Daoist Scriptures and Sacred Relics! A Fake Artifact! Cat Fur! The Art of Pursuit!
“This White Marsh Demon Kingdom is a secret underground faction within Kingdom of Qian,” the scabby-headed monk explained solemnly. “Unlike groups such as the Xinyi Dao or the Bare Body Sect, the White Marsh Demon Kingdom was founded by a gathering of powerful great demons. Their goal is to create a realm ruled by demons. Over the years, they’ve secretly recruited countless mountain spirits and beasts into their ranks. This time, I came precisely to track down those two kolonok demons.”
Li Yanchu was a bit surprised. He had assumed they were just two minor demons who could take human form, not that they had such a deep and dangerous background.
He quickly pieced things together in his mind: The kolonok must have killed Sun Yushu first, then assumed his form to deceive Miss Dong into going boating with him.
To conceal its demonic aura and leave no traces, it likely hired a group of ruthless bandits with silver, human killers who wouldn’t ask questions.
For a demon, feigning death with a spell to fool a band of outlaws would be trivial. Most likely, those killers never even knew who had hired them.
Li Yanchu frowned slightly. These demons worked with frightening precision; clearly, their ambitions weren’t small.
The scabby-headed monk said, “Daoist Master Li, you’ve done a great deed today by slaying these demons. This poor monk will be sure to report the matter to the Court of Judicial Review and request they honor you for your service.”
Li Yanchu shook his head with a faint smile. “That won’t be necessary.”
The monk continued slowly, “The Court of Judicial Review oversees all demonic affairs in the realm and controls abundant cultivation resources. It’s a pity you’re not one of its officials, otherwise, your future prospects would be limitless, and your rise would surely be swift.”
Li Yanchu blinked, then said quietly, “Actually... I do hold a post at the Court. A small one, though, hardly worth mentioning.”
“Colleagues?” the monk said in surprise. “May I ask what position you hold?”
Li Yanchu replied mildly, “I’m the Chief. Just a minor official.”