Demon, don't come any closer!

Chapter 14 Warming Wine to Slay Demons

"What an epic and breathtaking battle!"

Chief Constable Wang clapped his hands in praise, his gaze fixed on the mangled corpse of the demon rat, his lips twitching slightly.

He was always talking about grand, earth-shaking events. If he weren't still in Chenjiazhuang, one would really think that Chenjiazhuang had already been destroyed by the aftershocks.

That's quite a boast.

If it weren't for the fact that Constable Wang had done something unethical by not preparing any drinks, he would have interrupted long ago. Not wanting to listen to such nonsense, he could only cooperate and exclaim in surprise and praise, like an ignorant bumpkin.

Feeling someone gently tugging at his clothes, Officer Wang breathed a sigh of relief, finally relieved that he didn't have to listen anymore. He quickly said, "Brother Dou's heroic deeds are truly awe-inspiring."

"As the older brother, I haven't been able to help at all, and I feel really guilty. I can only offer Brother Dou a few more drinks."

Without saying a word, Constable Wang grabbed Dou Changsheng's arm and they walked inside together.

A carpet was laid out on the ground, with a few simple dishes on it. Head Constable Wang sat down directly on the ground and personally poured wine for Dou Changsheng. Dou Changsheng held the wine cup and could feel the warmth of the wine. He couldn't help but say with emotion, "The wine is still warm."

Hot.

Officer Wang was taken aback, then slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Brother Dou is amazing!"

"The demon-slaying was so fast, the wine hasn't even gotten cold yet."

"Warm wine to slay demons, it's truly miraculous."

Officer Wang downed his drink in one gulp, sighed, and said, "Unfortunately, I am just a warrior with an empty stomach. I have no way of reciting any beautiful poems."

"What a waste of Brother Dou's famous scene of slaying demons while the wine was still warm; it might not become a legendary tale in the future."

"It's all my fault, it's all my fault."

How could it be cold? It was just warmed up.

Dou Changsheng took a sip and felt the warmth of the wine in his mouth. He was very satisfied. He was indeed a genius. In his previous life, he had killed Hua Xiong while the wine was still warm. Now, Dou Changsheng had killed a demon while the wine was still warm. This would surely become a legend in Lang County. It would be recorded in the county annals and his name would be remembered in history.

For centuries, for millennia, as long as people read local county chronicles, they will be able to admire their own unparalleled brilliance.

He couldn't help but ask, "Can a story that has been passed down through generations be included in the county annals?"

Constable Wang was taken aback. He realized that he had been spacing out for more time today than in the past year. Was this even human?

Enter the county annals?

You're thinking about ass!

What is that demon rat anyway? Even if it were killed in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it wouldn't have much of an impact.

Not to mention this time, it's all water inside. It's one thing to praise it in private, but if it were made public, how could it withstand the scrutiny of the sun?

It's important to know that not only Chief Constable Wang knew about this, but his men also knew. They didn't dare to say it openly to him, but they complained about it in private. How could he control them? Even if they didn't say anything, they still would.

Are the other people stupid?

Although Lang County is remote, for it to be recorded in the county annals, it must be a great demon that has existed for at least a century, and it must have committed a sensational event that has a huge impact on Lang County, resulting in at least a hundred deaths.

This isn't a series of intermittent deaths; it's a one-time, complete annihilation.

Only by eliminating such demons and saving all the people of Lang County can this be recorded in the county annals.

The Demon Rat only killed a few people; this isn't even considered a major case this year, let alone going back in history.

Let alone Dou Changsheng, doesn't Chief Constable Wang want to be recorded in the county annals and have his name go down in history?

You must know that even if the Great Chu Dynasty falls, other dynasties will continue to revise the county gazetteer. As long as Lang County exists, the county gazetteer will never disappear. But Chief Constable Wang knew very well that he definitely couldn't do it.

Officer Wang wanted to say something against his will, but he knew that if it caused a misunderstanding, it would offend people, so he lowered his voice and said, "Brother Dou will have to go find the master."

The underlying meaning of Constable Wang is quite simple: after all, the county gazetteer is written by people, and as long as it is written by people, there is room for manipulation. If Dou Changsheng is willing to do it, Constable Wang will not stop him. It is easy to publish something for a few years, but it is difficult to publish it for a hundred years.

The local officials are shameless. They've started to include their illegal actions in the county annals, writing a bunch of nice words, but what's the point?

When the next leader arrives, they'll just delete you.

Even a powerful emperor's reign ends with his death, let alone a lowly official like yourself.

To achieve lasting fame, one cannot resort to crooked means; one must act with integrity and establish unparalleled merit.

Dou Changsheng understood; all he needed to do was tell Cui Shuyu.

Head Constable Wang, unwilling to continue the conversation, deliberately changed the subject, saying, "This demon rat's cultivation isn't too high, roughly equivalent to the ninth rank of martial arts in our human race. Brother Dou, are you planning to handle the corpse yourself?"

"If Brother Dou doesn't mind, you can give it to me. The price will definitely be higher than the market price."

There's a well-established industry chain for disposing of demon corpses. Just like slaughtering chickens and ducks, entrusting it to professionals will naturally yield more profits.

Bones, blood, skin, and even internal organs—all are good things; there is not a single useless part of a demon.

Skinning and tendon-pulling are child's play; after all, the final step is to crush the bones to refine the elixir, which is the main ingredient of the famous Bone Strengthening Pill.

In the Great Wilderness World, it is common for demons to eat humans, humans to eat demons, and humans to eat humans.

After a moment's thought, Dou Changsheng abandoned the idea of ​​having the government take it back and instead looked for buyers in the market. Officer Wang had connections, so it was naturally the most convenient option.

"I need the follow-up techniques of the Health Preservation Manual. If this demon rat corpse isn't enough, I'll make up the difference."

"If there are any martial arts techniques related to the health preservation method, I want them all. Don't worry about me not being able to afford them."

Officer Wang nodded and said, "If Brother Dou wants the follow-up exercises of the Health Preservation Manual, that's a simple matter. This exercise is widely circulated and consists of three parts."

"The Foundation Building Chapter, the Innate Qi Cultivation Chapter, and the Pure Essence Chapter!"

"Very easy to understand, corresponding to the ninth, eighth, and seventh ranks respectively."

"The Foundation Building Manual has a general outline, plus nine styles of boxing and three killing moves. It includes everything from the Donghuang Temple in the city to the Qibao Pavilion and various martial arts schools."

"However, the price is not low, because the true name of this technique is the Spirit Serpent Limitless Scripture."

"This is the foundational martial art of the Black Water Serpent True Skill, one of the thirty-six orthodox methods inherited by the Sun and Moon Demon Court. It is an ancient method, difficult to cultivate in this world, but that does not diminish its value. Legend has it that this orthodox method was created by the ancestor of all demons."

"If this is used as the starting point and the grade is determined, it can trigger the appearance of the ancestor of all demons."

"The demon rats are definitely not enough, but if you add the incense money from Chen Family Village for five years, that would be enough."

"The true intentions have been revealed," Dou Changsheng chuckled inwardly. He stretched out his palm, waved it repeatedly, and finally declared with boundless pride, "I'll give you ten years."

Since it was all free, Dou Changsheng naturally didn't care.

Even if they didn't say they were going to run away, the Great Chu alone couldn't last ten years.

Suddenly, Dou Changsheng discovered the bug.

They found a way to make a fortune.