Refining the True from the False: Becoming a God Starting with Devouring a True Dragon

Ji Shichang initially disliked the place called Hezhong Street.

Too many carriages, too many people, too beautiful scenery, too expensive land, too lively surroundings, and the guests who come to visit are too hypocritical...

This was too surreal for a border elite who started as a scout and spent years sleeping on horseback and hiding next to piles of demon dung without moving an inch.

So much so that when he first returned to Heihe County to take over as county magistrate, he couldn't sleep for nights on end.

It's a million times more uncomfortable than sleeping in the grassy hollows of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain.

Even when he gets up early for morning exercise, he doesn't dare to put his feet down.

Because the high-quality floor tiles used in the courtyard cost several tens of coins each.

He kicked down

It could shatter half a month's salary for an ordinary scout.

In those days,

Ji Shichang declined all the visits from high-ranking officials and dignitaries under various pretexts.

He locked himself in his study, guarding a crude sand table of the outer perimeter of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain that he had begged and pleaded with his grandfather and grandmother to bring back, studying and pondering it day and night.

He pondered whether there was a better way to break through in his final battle, a battle in which he would retreat in resentment, and whether it could save more brothers.

and also,

If we could fight again, I would be the vanguard and decide which enemy stronghold to attack first.

He remembered it clearly...

He spent a total of 132 hours in the study, eating, drinking, and relieving himself all in the room, never leaving it for a moment.

Until the then magistrate of Heihe County, now the chief secretary of Dushui County, sent him a delicate beauty. She didn't mind the stench and mess in the room and fed him every day with her chest and back exposed, speaking softly.

Ji Shichang, having been immersed in a life of pleasure, suddenly realized his mistake and accepted his current position as a county magistrate.

However, I accepted it a little too thoroughly later on.

slowly……

He began to help his brothers who were injured outside the city and had to retreat.

I helped them arrange seating and stood up for them. I helped take care of the restaurant's business...

Then, at the end of the year, they would send money that they could not refuse, followed by gold and silver treasures of dubious origin, and charming women.

Then, he secretly eliminated the "villain" who had offended his brother; invited several women with whom he seemed to have a past life connection back to his residence; and dealt with several geniuses like Wang Qi who didn't know what was good for them...

hiss~

Some people, upon closer reflection, now realize that the killing was unnecessary.

Who cares, we've already killed them all.

Only when others die can they bring in their own people.

Because of this,

Only by doing it ourselves can we grow bigger and stronger.

In Heihe County, there are people from all four major markets and 128 streets and alleys.

Ji Shichang yawned.

He sat up from the chair and looked at the sand table next to him, which was covered with a thick layer of dust.

"What a pity, times have changed, and people are no longer the same."

Ji Shichang murmured something, then stroked the fair skin of the girl kneeling beside him.

"Can you give me a son?"

The girl trembled slightly and did not reply.

Ji Shichang's greatest wish now is to have a son to carry on the Ji family line.

She had seven children, all of them daughters.

What kind of situation is this?

Just as Ji Shichang's hand slipped inside the girl's collar, a lithe figure pushed open the door and knelt on one knee.

"My lord, according to Xie Dajiao's intelligence... there are people in the sewers using the bones of the dead as fertilizer to grow vegetables, and this is not an isolated case."

Ji Shichang swallowed back the profanity that was about to come out.

He slowly sat up, his eyes shining.

"Have you found out who's involved in this? Is it Lao Gao?"

If we can find fault with him, we can take the opportunity to attack him, weaken his power, and take over his territory.

This is a feast!

The guard shook his head. "So far, we've only found Xiaoyangdao Alley. There are quite a few prostitutes there, backed by butchers. Those people are the most bloodthirsty... Xie Dajiao and the others don't dare to go in easily."

"But the big boss in the butcher's guild is..." The guard suddenly hesitated.

"Who is it?"

Ji Shichang frowned.

"It's Manager Ma," the guard finally said.

"Old Ma?!"

Ji Shichang was initially furious, exclaiming, "How could he do such a thing?!"

follow closely,

He then asked in a deep voice, "How many people still know about this?"

Seeing Ji Shichang's suddenly sharp gaze, the guard knew that his master had decided to kill him.

"Aside from Xie Dajiao and her group, it's just those lowlifes who sell their bodies."

"However, I made a special trip to the sewer alley and heard from a few butchers that... a few constables had also inquired about this matter, but I didn't have time to check their identities. I thought I'd let you make a decision first."

Ji Shichang touched his chest. "Back then, on Tiger Tail Path, Old Ma took a hit from the Black Horned Boar Demon for me, which is why he became lame."

"For more than ten years, he's the only old friend who has never asked me for a favor."

"Now that he's in this mess, do you think I can just sit idly by and do nothing?"

Ji Shichang looked at the guards.

The guards could only nod.

"It is common knowledge that adults value relationships and loyalty."

Ji Shichang stroked the girl's hair and slowly said, "Those who can't keep their mouths shut... and those few leaky butchers, get rid of them all."

"Let that kid Shi Hu handle it."

"Also, find out who those constables are."

The guard whispered again, "Sir, Shi Hu has been acting a bit disobediently lately. I've already warned him not to provoke Sun Li, but he's still made moves several times."

Upon hearing this, Ji Shichang showed approval, "Sixth Sister asked him to do this."

"Back then, he knelt in front of my sixth daughter's door for three days and three nights in order to get the tiger demon's meat. Later, the girl had a soft heart and that's why she came to me."

"Later, Sun Li and Liu Yatou had an argument, which is why Shi Hu was sent to take revenge."

"Come to think of it, this happened several months ago."

"The fact that he can still remember shows that he hasn't forgotten who enabled him to become one of the 'Five Heroes of Badwater'."

Ji Shichang chuckled. "We need to send him another gift before the winter hunt begins."

Seeing that Ji Shichang was in a better mood, the guard continued, "And then there's the matter of Wang Qi..."

"The two assassins Zheng Xiaotian sent haven't been heard from for several days. They're probably dead."

"That Wang Qi is very cunning."

Ji Shichang waved his hand, "Then we'll deal with it during the winter hunt. Don't worry about it for the next few days."

He was just a genius constable with no connections whatsoever.

This kind of people,

Always self-righteous, and always dying by his own hand.

boom!

Outside the courtyard, a commotion erupted with pushing and shoving.

Then,

Ji Shichang saw through the window that Gao Xu, the eldest son of the Gao family, had come uninvited and barged into the courtyard.

"This brat, relying on his father being the county magistrate, dares to barge into my county command?"

"This is utterly lawless!"

He stood up and suddenly sighed.

"I forgot to let you out."

After he finished speaking, he pressed his large hand down on the girl's trembling head.

A snap.

Just twist his neck off.

"Get rid of her."

After all,

He walked into the courtyard with a cold look in his eyes.

He snapped at Gao Xu, "You brat from the Gao family, didn't your father teach you how to pay a visit to your elders?"

Gao Xu smiled slightly as he faced Ji Shichang.

His face remained completely expressionless.

It wasn't that he didn't know how formidable the county constable was, but rather that the person he represented today was countless times more powerful than Ji Shichang.

"Uncle, it's not that Gao Xu is ignorant of etiquette, but this matter is extremely urgent."

"Oh?"

Ji Shichang snorted coldly, "Then your matter had better be extremely urgent, otherwise you'll be hanging from this crooked tree today and taking ten lashes from me!"

Gao Xu coughed lightly, then said seriously,

"Young Master Long has something to say..."

Upon hearing these three words, the previously arrogant Ji Shichang trembled.

His once straight back suddenly hunched over.

Seeing this, Gao Xu continued, "Tell County Lieutenant Ji to come over here."

"what?"

Ji Shichang was stunned for a moment.

He couldn't figure out what he had done to offend that person.

"Nephew, could you perhaps pass on a word to your uncle?"

Ji Shichang asked with trepidation.

"Uncle, you should think carefully about what immoral things you've done on the way," Gao Xu said with a smile.

He could never finish explaining all of this.

Seeing this, Ji Shichang had no time to think any further.

He didn't care about dressing properly; his mind was in turmoil, and he hurriedly ran towards the White Stone Courtyard.

"County Commandant Ji!"

Gao Xu called out to the other party.

Ji Shichang turned around. "Is there anything else?"

"Young Master Long is currently on the third floor of Chunshui Pavilion."

"Thank you very much, my dear nephew!"

Ji Shichang bowed his thanks and was about to turn away.

"besides……"

Ji Shichang, look over here.

Gao Xu continued, "You know, Young Master Long is a bit... serious about what he says and does."

"Um?"

Ji Shichang still didn't react.

Gao Xu said softly:

"Uncle, Young Master Long asked you to—"

"Get over there!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Shichang's face flushed crimson, and his whole body trembled uncontrollably.

His eyes were bloodshot, and a thousand thoughts flashed through his mind.

"I……!"

Gao Xu walked up and looked at Ji Shichang with some pity. "Uncle, you should think things through before you speak."

Ji Shichang's face trembled violently.

After a long time,

He managed to squeeze out the words through clenched teeth, "I...I...I'll...go over there right now..."

Then,

Ji Shichang seemed to have lost all his strength.

With a thud, his knees fell to the ground.

He covered his face and curled up into a ball.

Rolling out the door...