Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

The Demon Suppression Division specializes in capturing demons and subduing evil, protecting the territory and ensuring the safety of the people.

At first glance, one would assume that this kind of government office would have a good reputation among the people and be well-liked. However, the truth is that it receives mixed reviews.

In fact, the Demon Suppression Division has a very bad reputation in many places.

From wealthy families to ordinary people, they fear it like a tiger.

In the eyes of many, the Demon Suppression Division itself is more terrifying than the so-called demons and evil spirits.

The reason is simple. Matters involving demons, ghosts, and supernatural powers are often extremely important. The Demon Suppression Divisions in various regions are directly under the jurisdiction of the main division and are not governed by local authorities. They have the power to patrol, investigate, and arrest, and they do not go through local departments. They have their own prisons and wield immense power.

Possessing such "heavy weapons," with a slight lack of supervision from above, they become raging floods and fierce beasts, devouring human flesh and sucking marrow from bones.

Generally, as long as people don't encounter demons or evil spirits and actively report to the authorities, or if they encounter people from the Demon Suppression Division on the road, even if they have nothing to hide, their hearts will skip a beat and they will be frightened.

After all, whether you have something to hide or not, once you enter the prison of the Demon Suppression Division, they can conjure up a ghost even if you don't have one.

If things go wrong, you'll be left with your skin peeled off even if you don't die, and your family fortune will be emptied.

Not to mention, Qiu Zhen is one of those people who "has something to hide."

He is a cultivator, a "demon or evil spirit" in the eyes of the Demon Suppression Division. Once discovered, disaster will befall him.

Has he been exposed?

The thought flashed through Qiu Zhen's mind, but he quickly calmed himself down. As if nothing had happened, he cupped his fist towards the group of four Demon Suppression Division martial artists:

"May I ask what brings the brothers of the Demon Suppression Division here?"

"It's nothing much. Our captain invites Divine Physician Qiu to have a cup of tea at our Demon Suppression Division."

The leading martial artist, surnamed Ye, perhaps realizing that this might be inappropriate and easily cause misunderstandings, immediately added:

"Sir, you should find me somewhat familiar. We met a few days ago. We have no malicious intent, we just have some things we would like to ask you."

Qiu Zhen sized up the other party and indeed had some impression.

The last time his neighbor, Uncle Li, encountered the "Yan Mountain Sorcerer," these were some of the people who came from the Demon Suppression Division.

Although he didn't know what was happening, after careful consideration, he wasn't worried.

He had become a disciple of Apothecary An and had a backer. Moreover, he had been providing free medical consultations every day recently and had gained some fame in Qingmu City. With this reputation, even if he was exposed, the Demon Suppression Division wouldn't easily take action without concrete evidence, for fear of a bad influence.

Now, in broad daylight, they suddenly came to his door...

Qiu Zhen felt slightly relieved and smiled calmly:

"When does your Demon Suppression Division ever just invite people for tea?"

Martial Artist Ye also knew the reputation of the Demon Suppression Division among the people and smiled awkwardly:

"Divine Physician Qiu, you're being too serious. How dare we be disrespectful to you? The villagers would cause us trouble. It really is just tea, the finest Mingqian tea."

Seeing the other party's amiable attitude and the discussions among the people nearby, some of whom recognized him, Qiu Zhen quickly understood the situation.

Doing good deeds and providing free medical consultations, having a reputation, is often a protective charm. The people are more inclined towards him, and if something really happens, Apothecary An will also know. The situation isn't too bad.

And if there's nothing major, his overreaction would easily attract the attention of the Demon Suppression Division.

Immediately, Qiu Zhen nodded and followed the group of Demon Suppression Division martial artists away.

The Demon Suppression Division's temporary office outside the city was a hive of activity, with groups of craftsmen building houses.

With the advent of the Qingmu Immortal Site, the subsequent disputes continued. The focus of the Changle Prefecture Demon Suppression Division had clearly shifted to Qingmu City, and the construction site showed that this was no small undertaking.

Rumor has it that the commander of the Changle Demon Suppression Division intends to personally station himself in Qingmu, which is likely not just a fabricated rumor, but a real possibility.

As soon as Qiu Zhen arrived at the Demon Suppression Division's office, he sensed several powerful auras.

However, he didn't dare to look too much, closing off his divine sense and five senses, and followed Martial Artist Ye to a dilapidated but relatively intact small courtyard.

Groups of Demon Suppression Division martial artists and scribes were coming and going, rushing around in a great hurry.

"Captain, we've brought Divine Physician Qiu."

Martial Artist Ye shouted towards the small courtyard and led Qiu Zhen into a side courtyard.

Inside the house, a burly martial artist was flipping through documents. When he saw the group enter, he stood up to greet them:

"Divine Physician Qiu, we meet again."

Qiu Zhen also recognized the other party as Wu Chuanfeng, the Demon Suppression Division captain he had met last time, and immediately bowed and saluted:

"Greetings, Captain Wu."

"Sir, there's no need to be so polite. Please, sit."

Wu Chuanfeng led Qiu Zhen to sit down and ordered tea to be served.

It really was the finest Mingqian tea.

Wu Chuanfeng smiled, very politely:

"We have invited Divine Physician Qiu here today to ask you about something. If there is anything presumptuous, please forgive us."

"You're too kind."

Qiu Zhen looked calm, but he was secretly wondering what was going on and said calmly:

"Captain Wu, please speak frankly."

Wu Chuanfeng laughed heartily, but soon his expression became serious:

"Then I will be direct. A few days ago, a demon or evil spirit disguised itself as a disaster victim and sought medical treatment from you. I wonder if Divine Physician Qiu noticed anything?"

Qiu Zhen was secretly shocked.

Did the Demon Suppression Division find out so quickly?

He remembered that the people who came to the pharmacy that day were an old man and a young girl, and later the ones who ambushed him were the old man and a middle-aged strong man. The young girl was nowhere to be seen.

Could it be that the young girl was caught?

If so, the situation would be a bit bad.

Qiu Zhen's mind raced, but his face showed no sign of panic. Instead, he frowned and said with displeasure:

"Half a month ago, there were countless disaster victims, and a flood of people came to seek medical treatment. I only care about practicing medicine and treating illnesses. I don't have the time or ability to distinguish whether they are demons or evil spirits. Could it be that Captain Wu suspects me of colluding with demons and evil spirits?"

"Divine Physician Qiu, don't be agitated. Don't misunderstand. We mean well."

Seeing Qiu Zhen's unfriendly tone, Wu Chuanfeng smiled bitterly and felt somewhat helpless.

However, he also understood.

After all, in the eyes of many people, the Demon Suppression Division is a dragon's pool and a tiger's den. A sudden summons would make anyone feel vigilant.

Immediately, Wu Chuanfeng explained:

"It's like this. Last night, we captured a group of cultivators in the mountains. After some interrogation, we learned that there are still remnants of evil spirits in the city. Among them, there is an expert who has cultivated an Yin Spirit who was injured and is lurking in the city. This person once went to Qingmu Pharmacy to seek medical treatment from Divine Physician Qiu. Thanks to your superb medical skills, you suppressed the demonic thoughts and prevented him from going into Qi Deviation."

"We have invited Divine Physician Qiu here today to ask if anyone familiar has secretly come to seek medical treatment in the past few days?"

They came looking last night, and the person has already turned to ashes.

"I haven't encountered anyone."

Qiu Zhen slandered in his heart, pretending to be somewhat nervous:

"Could it be that Captain Wu wants me to be bait to lure out the remaining evil spirits?"

"That's not it."

Wu Chuanfeng shook his head, somewhat disappointed:

"Since they didn't take action in the past few days, and their companions were caught last night, the remaining remnants must be frightened birds and dare not move rashly. Sir, you don't need to worry."

"That's good."

Qiu Zhen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If the Demon Suppression Division really wanted him to assist in the case, it would be difficult for him to refuse. At that time, he would feel uncomfortable having people from the Demon Suppression Division by his side.

"It's good that there's nothing wrong."

"Haha~ It's not like we're asking Divine Physician Qiu for nothing."

Qiu Zhen was speechless. Why couldn't he say everything at once? Was he trying to tease him?

"Captain Wu, please speak frankly."

"Hahaha~"

Wu Chuanfeng sized up Qiu Zhen, then his face lit up with admiration:

"Divine Physician Qiu, you truly have excellent medical skills. You can even suppress the demonic thoughts of an Yin Spirit expert. I wonder if you would be willing to come to our Demon Suppression Division to provide medical consultations? As you know, we often deal with demons and evil spirits, and our brothers inevitably get tainted with evil demonic energy..."