So it turns out I'm the demon!

Chapter 223 Let's give the brothers a break

Chapter 224 Let's Give the Brothers a Break (Second Update)

The night was very long.

It is long enough to depict life and death a thousand times within a small space.

Even a night is very short.

It was so brief, it felt like I'd only taken a nap, before the sky outside the window was already turning a hazy, fish-belly white.

The lingering pleasure faded.

What remains is the tangled sorrow of parting.

inside the house.

The two of them cuddled quietly.

Jiang Mu traced circles on the woman's smooth back with his fingers. Although he was reluctant to part with her, he didn't say anything to force her to stay.

He knew very well that Shui Miaozheng's trip to the capital was to seek an opportunity related to her own path to enlightenment.

In this world, only strength is the foundation for a secure life.

He believed that if he insisted on keeping her, given how accommodating she was to him, she would definitely stay with him without hesitation.

But we can't do that.

This is selfishly cutting off her promising future.

Although Jiang Mu was an ordinary person, he knew what he should and shouldn't do.

"Little Jiang————"

Shui Miaozheng lay on Jiang Mu's broad chest, tilting her head slightly upwards.

Her dignified and radiant face was filled with tenderness and heartache.

She stretched out her delicate fingers and gently stroked the man's angular face, her eyes slightly reddening: "You've really lost so much weight—"

"You child, how can you not know how to take care of yourself at all?"

"From now on, you need to eat on time more often. Don't spend all your time thinking about slaying demons and monsters and striving to achieve great deeds. No matter how many achievements you make, they are not as important as your health."

She's always like that, like a concerned elder.

She wanted to offer everything to this young man, afraid that he might suffer even the slightest grievance or hardship.

Seeing how thin he had become was more painful for her than seeing her own injury.

Listening to this long-winded yet deeply affectionate concern, Jiang Mu felt inexplicably uneasy.

I was subjected to intense philosophical discussions by that Lady Peach Blossom for so many days.

Even the strongest kidneys will lose three pounds.

"cough----"

Jiang Mu coughed lightly, put his arm around the woman's soft waist, and pressed his palm against her delicate skin, whispering, "Aunt Shui, you too. Don't push yourself too hard at headquarters. Opportunities are important, but coming back safely is the most important thing."

Shui Miaozheng felt a warm glow in her heart, as if she were enveloped in hot spring water.

She pressed her cheek against the man's warm chest and rubbed it gently.

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something.

He shifted his body slightly upwards, reached into the pile of scattered clothes beside him, and pulled out a slightly old-fashioned book.

"Xiao Jiang, take this."

Shui Miaozheng stuffed the half-finished cultivation manual into Jiang Mu's hand, "After you return, personally deliver this second volume of 'The True Explanation of the Mysterious Heaven Demon Suppression' to Headmaster Ran Qingshan."

"Um?"

Jiang Mu glanced at the cultivation manual and asked疑惑地问道, "Why didn't you give it to him yourself?"

He then gave a mischievous smile, "Aunt Shui is afraid I'll be jealous, right? Don't worry, I won't."

Stop being so cheeky.

Shui Miaozheng gave him a playful glare, poked his forehead with her fingertip, and said earnestly, "I had my reasons for asking you to deliver it."

Actually, I originally intended to give this cultivation technique to Ran Qingshan. After all, when Fazhou City was in danger last time, he allocated materials for the city's protective array to support me, and I had to repay that favor.

However, Aunt Shui plays the villain and makes you do her a favor.

After all—what I give and what you give are not the same.

Now that you're under Qingshan's command, the most important thing in officialdom is cultivating personal relationships. Accumulating these relationships will always be beneficial.

Although Ran Qingshan can be stingy at times, he values ​​relationships. If you treat him well, he will naturally remember it.

Hearing these words, Jiang Mu felt a warmth in her heart.

Aunt Shui is so thoughtful; she even considered such details for him.

"Aunt Shui————"

Jiang Mu's eyes churned with emotion as he pulled Shui Miaozheng into his arms.

It was as if he wanted to embed her into his very bones and blood.

"Okay, okay, loosen your grip, you're making it hard for me to breathe."

Shui Miaozheng blushed, gently patted Jiang Mu's back, and pushed him away a little.

Then, her expression gradually became serious.

"Xiao Jiang, listen to your aunt, I'm not joking this time."

From now on, I will still be your Aunt Shui, your elder. Our relationship must not continue to be so absurd.

She bit her lower lip and softened her voice: "You are still young and have a bright future ahead of you. Sooner or later you will have to get married properly and marry a respectable lady from a good family."

If our relationship continues to be entangled, once the truth comes out, it will definitely ruin your reputation and affect your future family.

Therefore, this cannot continue.

Aunt Shui is really serious this time.

Jiang Mu nodded and took her hand: "Aunt Shui, I know. Don't worry, I'm a very self-disciplined person."

Seeing that he readily agreed, the woman was relieved, and her expression relaxed again.

then----

The two then had one last discussion.

It wasn't until it was bright outside that Jiang Mu, with time running out, used [Shadow Teleportation] to sneak away from the flooded house.

Shui Miaozheng carefully cleaned the house, changed into a clean and dignified dress, tidied her hair in front of the mirror, and then left the post station.

There were very few pedestrians on the streets in the early morning.

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Just as she stepped out of the city gate, a familiar figure caught her eye.

The newcomer was dressed in a smart and tight-fitting black dress, exuding a cold aura.

Her face was covered by a thin black veil, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.

What's most eye-catching is her impressive front.

Her clothes stretched taut with each step she took, like sails billowing in a gale, their rises and falls carrying a heavy rhythm.

"Envoy Ling?"

Shui Miaozheng couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

That's right, the person who came was none other than Ling Ye, the watermelon who Jiang Mu hadn't seen for a long time.

Ever since parting ways with Jiang Mu outside Huzhou City, Ling Ye had been tracking down the whereabouts of the demon sister Qiu Yuexin. However, he was delayed by some tricky unexpected events along the way and only managed to return today.

Upon seeing Shui Miaozheng, Ling Ye was equally surprised: "Squad Leader Shui? What are you doing here?"

Shui Miaozheng smiled slightly, her demeanor dignified: "I received a transfer order from the Chief Commander, and I have some official business to handle in the capital. Thinking that this journey was convenient, I made a special detour to Huzhou City to visit the Chief Commander again."

After all, when Fazhou City was in danger last time, Chief Ran provided invaluable assistance and helped me a great deal.

On the way?

Ling Ye frowned.

If you take the straight official road from Fazhou City to the capital, you shouldn't be able to get to Huzhou City by any means.

Thinking of the rumors about Yan City she had heard along the way, she asked calmly, "There's a very powerful Hall Master Jiang in Huzhou City who once went to Yan City to provide support. Has Commander Shui met him?"

Little Jiang?

Shui Miaozheng's heart skipped a beat.

She didn't understand why the other person suddenly brought up Jiang Mu, nor did she know that Jiang Mu and Ling Ye had ever crossed paths.

When Tian Wenjing was in Yancheng, he never mentioned this matter at all.

Shui Miaozheng maintained her polite smile: "Of course I've met him. That child is indeed a rare talent. Back in Yancheng, I specifically asked Elder Tian to bring him over to serve under my command. He helped me slay quite a few troublesome demons. What? Inspector Ling, you know him too?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Ye immediately became alert.

She hadn't forgotten that when she took Jiang Mu to Yancheng on a mission, this kid had asked her about Shui Miaozheng.

At that time, out of some inexplicable jealousy that she herself couldn't explain, she deliberately praised Shui Miaozheng's charm in front of Jiang Mu, trying to use it to highlight herself.

Unexpectedly, this kid actually got in touch with Shui Miaozheng.

Back when I was in the capital.

Shui Miaozheng and Ling Ye were renowned beauties in the capital.

Both of them had countless suitors, and were treated like stars among the moon. It was inevitable that they would compare themselves to each other, both openly and secretly.

However, Shui Miaozheng was later transferred to Fazhou to take charge of the administration, while Ling Ye became an inspector due to his fall in rank.

The two then had no further contact.

Ling Ye raised his refined chin: "I wouldn't say we know each other. I just happened to give him some pointers on cultivation when we were in Huzhou City."

I thought he had good potential and originally intended to recommend him to the General Headquarters for the position of Inspector. Unfortunately, Hall Master Jiang was unwilling.

If the Water Master is acquainted with him, perhaps he could try to persuade him on my behalf.

Shui Miaozheng's heart stirred.

Ling Ye and Xiao... — how could they have such a connection?

For a moment, the woman's heart was filled with complex emotions.

After all, she was well aware of Ling Ye's charm.

Back in the capital, this woman's reputation was just as high as hers.

If she and Xiao Jiang really had such a deep connection, given Xiao Jiang's personality, wouldn't it be possible that something happened between them—

and many more!

Shui Miaozheng suddenly remembered something.

The woman in front of me hates men because her master was betrayed by a scumbag.

They especially despise Xiao Jiang, who has a long history of bad behavior and a dissolute lifestyle.

And her son, Xiao Jiang—

Before joining the Demon Slayer Division, he was a notorious spoiled brat in Huzhou City.

Thinking of this, Shui Miaozheng's tense nerves relaxed.

She smiled slightly, her tone tinged with regret and helplessness: "So it turns out that Inspector Ling also considered recruiting him."

To be honest, we also wanted to poach Master Jiang to our Fazhou Division.

Unfortunately, this lad is very stubborn and unwilling to leave Huzhou City.

"I see—"

Hearing this, Ling Ye felt relieved.

It seems I was overthinking things.

Although Jiang Mu seems unserious most of the time, he has a lot of backbone when it matters. Even when a mature and beautiful female manager like Shui Miaozheng tried to win him over, he was able to harden his heart and refuse.

That's right, all the guidance I gave him before wasn't for nothing.

Each of them was preoccupied with their own agenda, and for a moment, they didn't know how to continue the conversation.

They just stared at each other, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

Finally, Ling Ye coughed lightly, breaking the silence: "Ahem—Since Chief Water has important matters to attend to, then I, Ling Ye, will not delay your journey any longer. Farewell."

"Oh, alright, Envoy Ling, please take care."

Shui Miaozheng bows.

Watching Ling Ye's tall figure gradually disappear into the distance, Shui Miaozheng frowned slightly, secretly making plans in her mind.

It seems I'll have to find an opportunity to give Xiao Jiang a good talking-to and tell him to stay away from Ling Ye.

This kind of woman, who is cold all day long and harbors great hostility towards men, has a very strange temper.

What if one day someone makes a mistake and hurts Xiao Jiang?

and----

Although her front was indeed quite intimidating, in the end, she was about my age, a spinster in her early thirties.

If Xiao Jiang really follows her, wouldn't that be like an old cow eating young grass?

How can this be allowed?

If Ling Ye could become Xiao Jiang's wife —

Wouldn't Shui Miaozheng be a better fit?

On the other side, Ling Ye took a few steps, then looked back at the direction Shui Miaozheng had left in, his brows furrowing slightly.

"When this Shui Miaozheng looks at Jiang Mushi, there's always a sticky feeling about her."

Ling Ye pondered to himself.

No, I need to keep a closer eye on things from now on.

We can't let that silly boy Jiang Mu be fooled by this woman.

But then I thought about it again.

Jiang Mu and I had shared a spoon and eaten watermelon together.

At least when it comes to being "close" to Xiao Jiang, she is far ahead of Shui Miaozheng.

The woman felt a little more at ease and a hint of smugness rose in her heart.

The corners of his lips unconsciously curled up slightly.

After an incense stick has burned.

Inside the bedroom of the Jiang family's small courtyard.

Jiang Mu returned from outside, exhausted and soaked.

He was soaking comfortably in the bathtub, his eyes closed, his mind still replaying the final battle with Aunt Shui.

Unfortunately, their performance was slightly lacking.

Next time, I must conduct the experiment from a different angle.

Just as Jiang Mu was relaxing and immersed in beautiful memories, the air in the room suddenly rippled slightly, like water rippling.

Jiang Mu instantly became alert.

He grabbed the Bloodthirsty Blade from the shelf beside him and hissed, "Who?!"

Upon closer inspection, two large, authentic watermelons burst into his field of vision, seemingly taking up all of it.

"Ling—Sister Ling?!"

Jiang Mu stared wide-eyed, somewhat bewildered.

What auspicious days are there lately?

Why are all these familiar women lining up to sneak into my house, as if they had planned it all along?

Can't you give my brother a day off?

"Why take a shower so early in the morning?"

Ling Ye had intended to surprise Jiang Mu, but upon entering, he saw a naked figure in the misty steam and quickly turned away.

Although I had seen this guy's body before, I still felt ashamed.

Jiang Mu said irritably, "You suddenly appeared like a ghost, you scared me half to death."

He stepped out of the bathtub, grabbed a towel from the side, dried himself off, and began to get dressed.

I can't be as carefree with Ling Ye as I am with Aunt Shui.

This woman is aloof and meticulous, and also carries some of the lingering effects of her master's misogyny stemming from being wronged by a scumbag. We need to be careful with her.

Jiang Mu finished tying her belt and asked curiously, "Sister Ling, weren't you going to track me—uh, the vixen Qiu Yuexin? Why did you suddenly come back?"

Generally speaking, wherever Ling Ye appears, Yao Mei will definitely appear as well.

As expected, sometime tonight, that Qingqiu fox will come to his bedside and swing its toes.

Great, he can eat his feet again.

Ling Ye turned around and handed him the two large watermelons, raising her chin slightly: "Choose one, which one do you want to eat?"

Jiang Mu was silent for a moment, then asked, "Will it be okay if I eat it all?"