Catching Monsters

Chapter 708 The Duke of Zhenguo is back!

But Jiang Yun also touched his chin, because he had used his magic to examine Dongfang Yao's physique and found that she was indeed an ordinary human.

There was no demonic aura about him.

Could it be that the snake people have made a mistake?
Or perhaps it was because I failed to detect it?
Thinking about all this, Jiang Yun said with a smile, "Elder Chang, this is what happened. I personally investigated that Miss Dongfang, and she is not a demon."

"Just an ordinary person."

"As you said yourself, your snake clan is now casting a wide net, searching everywhere for people. Unfortunately, this young lady from the East has some connection with the Duke of Zhenguo, including my disciple."

"How about this: your snake clan releases her, and we will not pursue the matter of you kidnapping the Duke of Zhenguo, how about that?"

This is the best solution Jiang Yun could come up with at this point.

Unexpectedly, Chang Kun broke out in a cold sweat, gave a bitter smile, and said, "Jiang Yun, this is not something I can decide."

"The Serpent Saint's order is: better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free."

"I can't explain myself without bringing back Dongfang Yao's head."

Hearing Chang Kun's words, Jiang Yun put his hands behind his back and slowly asked, "You told us these secrets today."

"Tell me, if I were to report this to the fox clan, how would they react?"

"The fox clan is still searching the world for their Fox Saint."

"If they knew that your snake clan was secretly plotting to harm the Fox Saint, wouldn't they be in an uproar?"

Chang Kun's heart tightened, he licked his lips, and pondered a solution.

This matter must absolutely not be known to the fox clan at this time.

He looked up at Jiang Yun: "Lord Jiang, I truly believe this..."

“Simple.” Jiang Yun walked over, put his arm around Chang Kun’s neck, and said with a smile, “I won’t make things difficult for Elder Chang, and Elder Chang shouldn’t make things difficult for me either.”

"Anyway, your snake clan has so many people to hunt down, the Serpent Saint might not even care about a nobody like Miss Dongfang, right?"

"Here's what I'll do: I'll send you to the Jingzhao Prefecture to select a female death row inmate. You'll bring her head back and claim it's Dongfang Yao."

"Now that you've completed your task, everything is fine on our end too."

Chang Kun broke out in a cold sweat and took a deep breath: "But Jiang Yun, if we do this, wouldn't that mean I'm deceiving Lord Serpent Saint? Do you know what the consequences will be?"

"What will happen if you don't do this?" Jiang Yun's eyes turned cold.

"Either you die right here!"

"Either you go back and report to your Serpent Saint that the mission has failed, but at the same time, I will also report this to the Fox Clan."

"You're the one who leaked the news. If things get out of hand with the Fox Clan, do you think your Serpent Saint will let you off easily?"

Elder Chang, you should think things through more carefully.

Chang Kun was a smart man. After Jiang Yun had spoken so earnestly, Chang Kun looked around at the situation before him.

Qin Hong also said in a deep voice, "Elder Chang, what is there to hesitate about? There are only a few of us in the room. Do you think the three of us can report your deception of the Demon Saint to him?"

"If you don't tell, how will anyone know?"

“This…” Chang Kun took a deep breath. He wasn’t stupid; he was pragmatic.

If I don't give in today, I definitely won't be able to leave alive.

"Just as Lord Jiang said..."

Qin Hong quickly removed the dragon claw from his abdomen and shouted, "Quick, go get some top-quality healing medicine. Look, Elder Chang, I'm a rough man, I don't know how to hold back when I fight..."

"No, it's alright." Chang Kun smiled bitterly... Soon, after a quick and simple treatment of Chang Kun's injuries...

"Oh, Lord Jiang, you're too kind. What are you doing here?"

"These demon cores are what our Embroidered Uniform Guard has been accumulating over the years. I have no use for them. Elder Chang, take them back. Even if you don't like them, you can give them as a reward to your subordinates."

Jiang Yun had someone bring him a bag of demon cores.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard still has quite a few of these things in its collection.

With a look of emotion on his face, Chang Kun slowly said, "If you ask me, Lord Jiang said that he personally examined Dongfang Yao's body and that she is not a demon, so it can't be false."

"Perhaps we have indeed made a mistake."

"This is because I have offended the Duke of Zhenguo."

Jiang Yun led Chang Kun out of the imperial prison in a friendly manner. Qi Da, who was outside the gate, understood that it seemed that Elder Chang had had a good talk with Lord Jiang.

Soon, Jiang Yun arranged for Qi Da to go to the Jingzhao Prefecture government office, find a female corpse or a death row inmate, and bring them back quickly so that Chang Kun could take them back to report.

Zidane acted swiftly and actually brought back a female corpse.

Outside the gate of the Northern Garrison Command, Chang Kun glanced at the female corpse being dragged back on a cart, and with a casual wave of his hand, the head flew into his hand in an instant.

Chang Kun glanced at Jiang Yun and said in a low voice, "Lord Jiang, this matter must not be known to the fox clan."

"I know what I'm doing." Jiang Yun smiled, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and then Chang Kun took a deep breath and quickly left.

He dared not stay in the capital for too long, lest something else go wrong.

What if Jiang Yun suddenly changes his mind and doesn't let him leave?

Watch Chang Kun leave.

Jiang Yun, Qin Hong, and Xu Xiaogang, who had been smiling, all turned serious.

The three exchanged glances, and Qin Hong said in a deep voice, "I must return to the palace immediately to report this matter to His Majesty. Also..."

He looked at Jiang Yun and said, "Lord Jiang, you must find out the identity of Miss Dongfang, whether she is..."

“I understand.” Jiang Yun nodded heavily.

Watching Qin Hong fly away, Jiang Yun turned to Xu Xiaogang beside him and asked, "Xiaogang... what are your thoughts?"

“I think Miss Dongfang should be fine,” Xu Xiaogang said calmly. “I’ve been in contact with her for over a month, and her intentions are definitely not those of a fox spirit…”

At this point, Xu Xiaogang glanced around and saw that there were still many Imperial Guards in the distance, so he didn't say anything more.

Jiang Yun nodded emphatically and said, "Let's go back to Sanqing Temple."

This time, Jiang Yun did not bring the Imperial Guards with him, and told his men to go back and rest as soon as possible.

Inside the Sanqing Temple, in Dongfang Yao's courtyard, the lights were still on.

She sat on a wooden chair in the courtyard, her brows furrowed, looking worried.

Uncle Tian, ​​Li Chengdao, and Wen Chen were all there with them, offering words of comfort.

Tell her not to worry too much, that the Duke of Zhenguo will definitely be fine.

However, Li Chengdao could tell that Sister Yao seemed to really care about Xu Xiaogang.

Soon, footsteps sounded outside the courtyard. Wen Chen came to the gate, glanced outside, and said with delight, "Miss Dongfang, the Duke of Zhenguo has returned!"

(End of this chapter)