Chapter 008: The Greedy County Magistrate
After all, this is a demon! The county magistrate is not willing to easily give up the achievement of slaying a demon
However, the county magistrate's decision did not come as a surprise to Kong Ning. This official-obsessed old man is unwilling to let go of any of his achievements.
As soon as that monster enters our trap, we will immediately draw our swords and slay the monster on the spot
However
We have stationed all the constables in ambush within the yamen, while outwardly maintaining the usual appearance, feigning ignorance of the impending arrival of demons, in order to deceive the monster.
The county magistrate's decision has left Kong Ning in great distress
The county magistrate smiled and said, "Come, follow me to the back hall for a chat"
In any case, the person who will confront the demons head-on tonight is not him, so naturally, he can make any grand promises he wishes.
In the end, only the county magistrate and Kong Ning remained in the quiet room
Kong Ning hesitated to speak.
If nothing unexpected happens, that monster will come to the county office tonight to steal the corpses and take the opportunity to take revenge on us
The conjecture of the small person suggests that if the corpses of monsters are left behind and widely publicized, it may invite calamity
Thank you, my lord! I shall certainly dedicate my utmost efforts and sacrifice everything to repay your kindness in recognizing my worth
Upon witnessing this situation, Kong Ning fell into a brief silence
The county magistrate said in surprise: "Kong Ning? Do you have something to say?"
Now we can only hope that no one dies tonight
If we add the assistance of numerous skilled individuals from the yamen to set traps and encircle a nightmare ghost that harms people through illusion and dreams, it would naturally be an easy task
Kill another monster? The attention of the official's old man is focused on this matter
Two years ago, Kong Ning exterminated a nest of scorpions, and now he has slain a monster with a single strike. This young constable seems to be the nemesis of monsters, and has now become the greatest source of confidence for the county magistrate
Since they are the relatives and friends of the deceased demon, they will certainly not stand by and allow the body to be sent to Hejian Prefecture
This county magistrate is indeed a master at commanding others
The plan proposed by Kong Ning is the best strategy he can offer based on the information currently at his disposal
If the corpse of the food spirit demon is left behind and this matter is spread, Kong Ning dares to bet that the nightmare ghost will come to the yamen tonight and turn it into a river of blood...
The corpse of this demon must be sent to Hejian Prefecture, and it is necessary for Kong Ning to find a way.
The best approach, of course, is to quietly destroy it and seal off the information, preventing others from knowing.
The county magistrate smiled kindly and amiably: "As long as we can truly eliminate the remaining demon tonight, ensuring peace and safety for the people, and bring a bright future to Shanlan County, I will promote you to the head of the fast response team and let you oversee the team!"
At this moment, Kong Ning, possessing forty years of demonic power, could not only leap several dozen feet into the air but could also shatter boulders with a single punch, which was merely a trivial feat for him
What he provided is indeed the optimal solution at present, at the very least it can buy some time, allowing that nightmare ghost to temporarily lose track of its enemy. Kong Ning plans to deal with that nightmare ghost by himself, trying to avoid involving the mortals in the government office.
Yet, in my heart, there is a subtle silence
Kong Ning did not fully articulate her words, yet her gaze conveyed a deeper meaning
Kong Ning's suggestion was a revelation to the county magistrate
The county magistrate looked at Kong Ning and smiled, saying: "Good! I will leave this matter entirely in your hands! I have always trusted you, and I hope that this time you can continue to broaden my horizons."
He is not a dream beast with a fragile body; possessing martial arts himself, after gaining forty years of demonic power, his combat strength has surged. Even when encountering powerful physical entities among demons, such as tiger demons, as long as their cultivation levels are comparable, Kong Ning will not be afraid.
Although this would certainly put the other constables in the yamen at risk
The county magistrate, who was in his forties with some gray at his temples, sat down leisurely, adjusted his official robe, and then said: "Speak, Kong Ning, what matters do you wish to report?"
In response, Kong Ning could only smile warmly and bow respectfully.
The county magistrate glanced at him and said, "Then how do you think the corpse of this monster should be handled?"
Although the memories of the food spirit demons are extremely fragmented, information regarding the nightmare ghosts is even scarcer. However, Kong Ning can roughly outline an image of a brutal, impatient, and terrifying creature.
Having acquired the Soul-Eating Demon Technique, he is also proficient in the art of ghostly illusions. Whether engaging in direct confrontation or employing cunning tactics, he does not fear the Nightmarish Ghost.
The inquiry of the county magistrate startled Kong Ning awake
After regaining his composure, Kong Ning gritted his teeth and made a decision. Regardless of the gazes from his colleagues, Kong Ning said: "Lord Hui, I indeed have matters to report. However, this matter is of great significance..."
The county magistrate looked at Kong Ning, and the meaning was quite clear
Standing in the lobby, Kong Ning's expression fluctuated between dark and light, remaining silent for a long time
The county magistrate promised substantial benefits and painted a grand vision, almost offering the maximum advantages he could provide
However, due to the urgency of the situation, it certainly did not have the time to prepare adequately. Moreover, under the influence of hatred and anger, its rationality would be affected, and it could not possibly anticipate that we had already set a trap to ambush it
He immediately smiled broadly and said, "Kong Ning, how confident are you in killing that monster?"
Thus, the county magistrate left the main hall with Kong Ning and arrived at the quiet back hall. Moreover, the county magistrate took the initiative to dismiss those around him, demonstrating considerable trust in Kong Ning
Kong Ning said: "Your Excellency, I plan to spread the news about this demon's corpse being in the yamen and that it will be sent to Hejian Prefecture tomorrow. It would be best if this information could circulate throughout Shanlan County before nightfall, so that the other demon lurking in the shadows is made aware of it."
Although the Nightmare Demon is brutal and ferocious, it still fears weapons and fire, and its strength is not significantly higher than that of the Soul-Eating Demon. As long as the ambush is well-planned, even a group of strong men can slay it, not to mention the presence of Kong Ning, who possesses forty years of demonic power, providing support.
Kong Ning bowed and said: "Replying to the esteemed one, it is regarding that demon. When I killed that monster, I heard it shout that its sister would come seeking revenge and would kill us all"
Kong Ning looked at the greedy and power-hungry old man before him, remained silent for several seconds, and then sighed: "The chances are not great, but at least there is an eighty percent possibility... As long as you can command the officials in the yamen to cooperate with me, we might be able to kill that monster tonight."
Such a reaction naturally attracted the attention of everyone present. Why does Kong Ning, who should be happy, instead appear quite troubled?
After a moment of silence, Kong Ning finally said: "There is still one way, which is for us to work together to set a trap and lure that monster's sister here to kill her. If both monsters are killed, then there will be no more monsters coming to seek revenge on us"
The county magistrate's expression slightly stiffened: "Is there no other way besides sealing off the news... destroying the bodies...?"
Oh? How do you say? The county magistrate looked at Kong Ning with curiosity and said: "How will you do it?"