Leave the government office.
Shen Yi walked into a restaurant and ordered a pot of yellow wine and six pieces of steamed buns.
Hesitated for a moment, then cut some more salted pork.
Having entered the initial realm, compared to the five grains and miscellaneous grains, martial practitioners prefer foods that contain essence, unfortunately, with a salary as a low-ranking official, it is far from being able to afford such luxury.
But meals still need to be eaten, so I can only keep my mouth shut.
Shen Yi found a place to sit down, taking a sip of yellow wine and a bite of meat.
It was noon, and the restaurant should have been packed with people, but it was surprisingly quiet.
The crowd coming and going, with no joy on their faces, nor any resentment, all with a numb expression that had become habitual.
Shen Yi lowered her head and took a bite of her sandwich.
He is just a small official, unable to control the suffering of the people, and can only try his best to crawl out of this muddy heap.
Scattered tables of guests were all lowering their heads to eat and drink, with few engaging in lofty discussions.
Therefore, the conversation between those two people, even though they lowered their voices, still drifted into Shen Yis ears.
"Someone died on Willow Leaf Street."
"I know, just came from over there, dont mention it, if I mention it, I wont be able to eat."
Shen Yis expressionless face lifted the wine jug and drank down the slightly sour and bitter wine, making it easier to swallow the choking flatbread.
Willow Leaf Street is his turf, to put it accurately... he woke up from there.
But Shen Yi did not receive any news, not even from a few passersby.
Remembered Song Changfengs reminder when he was about to leave.
The action above is quite fast, and in such a short period of time, it can cover its own eyes and ears.
"I heard it was bitten to death?"
"Just shut up and eat your meal... I left early and only caught a glimpse of it, but now that I think about it, its making me nauseous."
Two people sighed endlessly.
Shen Yi furrowed her brow as she looked at the fire in her hand, and similarly lost her appetite.
He wanted to take a lotus leaf to wrap up the remaining buns and salted meat, stretched out his hand to hold the dagger: "Waiter, bill."
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Baiyun County, Liu Ye Street.
Several servants pinched their noses and walked out of the small courtyard: "Its really disgusting, I knew I shouldnt have come."
"This isnt our territory, what are you doing messing around here?"
"Director Zhang, you should ask for a favor from above, managing two more streets is no problem, and your salary can be increased."
Zhang Pengtian glared back: "Whats with all the nonsense? If you dont want to do it, then get out. There are plenty of others who can do it."
When he turned back again, his whole body was stiffened.
Only to see a familiar young man suddenly appear in front of him, with a waist knife on his side, quietly looking towards the small courtyard.
"Hey! Mr. Shen!"
Zhang Pengtian hastily clasped his fists: "What wind brought you here?"
Shen Yi nodded and stepped into the courtyard.
Seeing this, Mr. Zhang hastily stretched out his hand to block the way and said with a forced smile: "If it were at the entrance of the kiln, I would personally help Shen Ye carry it in, and all expenses would be covered... but this is an official errand ordered by the superior, isnt it a bit inappropriate for you?"
Shen Yi lowered her eyes and looked away.
It was just two days ago that I stood here and made the same move as him.
"Shen Ye, even if you dont give me face, you should at least give some face to Officer Dian."
Seeing that he didnt back down, Zhang Pengtian also put away his smile: "Today I, Zhang, will leave it at this. Anyone from Baiyun County can enter this courtyard, except for you, Shen Yi."
They used to fear Shen Yi, fearing was the yamens esteem for him.
But now the wind has shifted, and its clear that the above is targeting those with the surname Shen. Once the tiger skin is torn off, the other side is just a fox making empty boasts.
"Brothers, lets get Master Shen drunk and wake him up from his drunkenness."
Zhang Pengtian swung his hand, and under his indication, the several people behind him instantly drew their knives three inches out of their sheaths, furrowing their brows as they looked over.
The next moment, a boot print suddenly appeared on Zhang Pengtians abdomen.
At that moment when the powerful force came, he didnt even have a chance to react and was sent flying like a broken sack.
Shen Yi patted her skirt and strode straight in.
"You... Do you want to rebel?!"
The remaining few underlings did not expect their opponent to be so decisive and for a moment they held the knife handle without knowing what to do.
Just then, on the street, Chen Ji rushed over with Niu brothers and Zhang Datou.
He rushed to the gate of the courtyard, pinched the scabbard and hacked down: "Blind your dogs eyes, cant you recognize which street this is? Tie me up!"
Hearing this, Zhang Dahu was stunned.
Normally this sentence is said by him and generally used on ordinary people, but has never been tried on colleagues.
Chen Ji used to despise such arrogant and bullying tactics, but today hes become proficient in using them himself.
Doubts returned to doubts, Zhang Datou and the Niu brothers still rushed up, and with a few strokes, they tied up several yamen runners into dumplings.
No matter what you think of Shen Yi, but this is in front of outsiders, so we cant lose face!
"As expected..."
Chen Ji was originally patrolling the streets when he heard some rumors and suddenly had a premonition, so he hastily brought people over.
"Indeed, indeed, it makes you look clever. With Shens temper, how could he tolerate someone else getting a share of his territory?" Zhang Datou spat out saliva.
When he heard this, Chen Ji glanced at the other person and felt that this explanation was also acceptable. Later, let Zhang Datou go and apologize to his superiors.
As for the real reason.
Chen Ji didnt quite believe it himself, but still thought... maybe it was because this family had been bitten to death by a monster.
Judging from Shen Yis behavior in the village that day, if it wasnt an act, then he would have definitely come to take a look.
……
Inside the small courtyard.
Shen Yi crouched down and looked at the two corpses that had been painstakingly pieced together on the grass mat.
He took a deep breath and carefully arranged the five scattered fingers of his dark, thin hands.
Just now it was this palm that washed its own feet for itself. Although the technique was clumsy, it was quite enjoyable.
As usual, if they were harmed by the demon, only a pile of remains would be left behind. But today was different. Although Lius father and daughter were very scattered, even their ears and eyes had to be picked up and put back on, there were no signs of being eaten.
This is not a hunt, but a slaughter full of revenge!
Just like Huang Lao Liu, the demon also has relatives and friends. If any of them knew where the black-skinned dog demon went that night, they might not guess who took action... but they dont need evidence to avenge, just vent their anger.
"Isnt this your family relative?"
Zhang Pengtian, who was kicked to the ground and convulsing all over, struggled to lift his head: "Still beating me... damn it... what can you do even if you look? If you have the ability, go to the county magistrate, go to the demons outside the city."
"This is obviously the work of a dog demon, but can you find out which ones did it? Even if you do find out, what can you do about it?"
The din in her ears was incessant, and Shen Yi felt suffocated and disoriented.
He pulled out a white cloth and covered the two corpses with it.
A low-ranking official, unable to summon the demon-suppressing officer, unable to mobilize the citys garrison troops, could only call upon a few errand boys.
Shen Yis only reliance was a broken knife in his hand.
If no one can be found to have done it, then dont look for anyone.
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