I have a knife, out of the sheath can kill monsters

Chapter 23 The Sky Is Falling
Ji Chen sat down in front of a breakfast stall, and someone came up to greet him immediately.

"Grandpa, what to eat, buns, fried dough sticks, soy milk, tofu brain!"

"Five buns, a bowl of tofu nao, put more pickles and chili oil in the tofu nao, and sprinkle some coriander on top."

"Okay, lord, wait a moment."

The vendor hurriedly went to prepare, and soon, five steamed buns and a bowl of tofu nao were served.

Ji Chen was eating vigorously, but heard the conversation next to him.

"Last night, the Black Eagle Gang was arrested, you know. The whole gang was killed, and even the manor was burned down."

"Who doesn't know about such a big commotion. Everyone in Fenglin Town knows about it. The fire burned for a whole night and didn't go out until half an hour ago."

"How did I hear that there were monsters infesting them? People from the Black Eagle Gang accepted the county government's invitation to kill monsters and went to Da Nan Street to kill monsters, and then they were killed by monsters."

"Fucking demon slaying post, I heard people say that the Black Eagle Gang went to Da Nan Street to intercept and kill a demon slayer, but they underestimated his strength, and were chased by that demon slayer all over the street. It was everywhere. Many refugees saw it at that time, and the merchants on both sides of the street also saw it. Anyway, this time the Black Hawk Gang fell into a big mess."

"Just wait, the next few days will be the time of real chaos. The Black Eagle Gang will be destroyed, and the layout of Fenglin Town will be reshuffled. If you have nothing to do these two days, try to go out as little as possible!"

Those who were chatting were a few traveling businessmen, their voices were very low, and Ji Chen could still hear them clearly.

The fire he set off at the Black Hawk Gang's manor last night really caused a lot of noise, and almost everyone in Fenglin Town knew about it.

After the traveling merchant finished eating, he hurriedly paid his bill and left, heading out of the city.

Ji Chen also quickly finished eating, left fifteen copper coins behind, got up and walked towards the Yamen.

The government office of Fenglin Town is on Fenglin Street in the east of the city.

This street is also the main street of Fenglin Town.

The yamen faces south, and a young yamen servant stands at the entrance of the yamen, looking around, as if waiting for someone.

When Ji Chen approached, the yamen servant asked suspiciously, "You are, Ji Chen...Mr. Ji?"

Ji Chen nodded, "It's me!"

The yamen servant breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly introduced himself.

"My name is Ding Gongbo. The county magistrate told me to wait for you here. The county magistrate is already waiting in the study. I will take you to see him right away."

"It will be troublesome!" Ji Chen said.

"You're welcome, sir."

Ding Gongbo was a little flattered, but also a little cautious. Although he walked in front, he was very careful. He always walked along the side of the road, which not only played the role of leading the way, but also did not block Ji Chen, making people mistakenly think that Ji Chen was his follower. .

When he came to the county government office in the morning, he had already received the news that Bantou Zhao had gone out to slay demons last night but hadn't returned, and a new squad leader would take office today.

Ding Gongbo didn't dare to neglect, and took the initiative to greet him at the door.

Ji Chen followed Ding Gongbo through two corridors and came to the door of a study.

Ding Gongbo knocked on the door: "My lord, Mr. Ji is here."

"come in!"

A gentle voice came from the room.

Ding Gongbo pushed open the door and made a gesture of invitation.

Ji Chen stepped into the study.

Ding Gongbo followed up.

The study room was not big, with a desk and a chair. A middle-aged man in his forties was sitting on the chair, flipping through official documents.

This person is the county magistrate of Fenglin Town. Although it is not the first time Ji Chen has met him, he has never known the county magistrate's name.

Behind the county magistrate is a row of bookshelves filled with sage books.

There is a screen behind the bookshelf, and there is a person behind the screen, although he cannot be seen, Ji Chen can feel his breathing.

Seeing Ji Chen coming in, the county magistrate put down the official document and said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao is here, sit down wherever you want!"

"Xiao Ding, you go outside and watch, don't let anyone approach the study."

"Yes, my lord!"

Ding Gongbo turned around and walked out of the room, closing the door tactfully.

"I've seen adults!"

Ji Chen cupped his fists at the magistrate and said.

"You're welcome. It's been a few days since we last said goodbye. Mr. Xiao has an extraordinary bearing. It must be a breakthrough in his cultivation. Congratulations!"

Ji Chen was surprised, the county magistrate could tell at a glance that he had made a breakthrough in cultivation, it was not easy!
"Occasionally, I realize something, it's not worth mentioning, but the county magistrate's cultivation is unpredictable, I really admire it."

The county magistrate laughed, "I can only rely on the minister's order, which is nothing to mention. It's not like Mr. Xiao's real cultivation."

"Since Mr. Fang introduced you, Mr. Xiao is my own. My surname is Guo, my name is Youde, and my name is Yinxiang. I am a few years older, and when I grow up, I will call myself an elder brother."

Ji Chen was a little surprised by the county magistrate's amiable attitude. A dignified county magistrate, at least one of the eighth grade, should he be polite to him?
Especially in this barren town, where the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, a county magistrate like him, who is caught by the military and government, is definitely the emperor of the earth, so why should he be polite to a demon-killer like himself?

From the two previous meetings with Ji Chen, I could feel that the county magistrate was a proper high-ranking person, but today's attitude was directly reversed.

Therefore, the problem must be Mr. Fang. After seeing Mr. Fang's methods last night, it is not surprising that the county magistrate has this attitude today.

"Your Excellency, you are welcome, I am the one who attached."

Ji Chen also said something very politely.Although he is polite, Ji Chen doesn't think that he is really polite, it's just for Mr. Fang's face.

The county magistrate smiled heartily and said, "Don't be polite, both of us. I know you are a person of great ability. A yamen servant has indeed wronged you, but this is the limit of my rights. If I go further, I need fame, isn't that right?" I'm in charge."

"In a while, I will ask Xiaoding to take you to collect the identity token and clothing. From now on, the security of Fenglin Town will be entrusted to you. As long as it is not too outrageous, I can take care of it."

It's very interesting to say this.

The translation is, toss around casually, a big basket, covered by the official.

Ji Chen hurriedly said: "Thank you so much, sir, if you have orders, but according to your orders, I will do my best to help you.

Being in his position, looking for a job, the county magistrate's words are all about this, Ji Chen feels that it is really unreasonable not to help others with some things.

Don't look at the county magistrate who is very enthusiastic now, with promises and back-and-forth.There must be a purpose in it, either in himself or in Mr. Fang, there is what the other party needs.

The county magistrate pondered for a while, and said: "Speaking of which, there is really one thing. Last night, Bantou Zhao was ordered by me to go to Danan Street to kill demons, but he has not returned. If you have nothing else to do today, please help me to find out. Just a moment, I have already greeted the Zaoban yamen servant, and I am at your disposal."

Ji Chen was a little surprised that the county magistrate actually handed over the case of Bantou Zhao's disappearance to himself to investigate, but he didn't mention anything about the fire in the manor of the Black Eagle Gang last night.

Is this to let myself wipe my ass clean!
"That's fine, I'll do it now, sir."

Ji Chen didn't hesitate, and directly got up to bid farewell to the county magistrate.

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