In just one day, many things happened.
First, on the side of the Defense Department, Xun Yu finally died; there was no miracle at the crucial moment.
Just as Xun Yu predicted.
In front of cultivators, postnatal demons are too weak; other postnatal demons couldn’t stir up any trouble.
Second, among the common people, they heard that Xun Yu from the Defense Department did some great deeds and was promoted, leaving Jiangzhou City.
A scholar even carved a monument to express the many good deeds Xun Yu had done behind the scenes over the years.
Like helping old ladies cross the street, and similar acts.
The people believed it as true when they saw it, and because it was true, they believed it.
Especially some fabricated touching stories made some people cry.
Third, the candidates for the Defense Department’s new leader were determined. It was the original second-in-command, who finally had his chance.
After enduring Xun Yu’s departure, his face was full of excitement; now the entire Jiangzhou City was his domain, hahaha.
However, he didn’t stay happy for long. He was soon called over by Yuan Wansong and Chen Weiran for a talk.
He immediately learned what his true status was.
For Yuchi, he developed a new understanding of demons from Xun Yu’s perspective.
"In Xufu Town, I thought such demons were disgusting, parasites on humans."
"Now in Jiangzhou City, demons are forced here by circumstances; if they didn’t want to survive, they wouldn’t parasitize humans."
"So these demons are the Demon-slaying Bureau’s moneymaker."
Late at night, Yuchi lay on his couch, pondering, unable to understand how the Demon-slaying Bureau could consider such matters.
What kind of person could come up with such a diabolical plan?
Imaginary enemies are inadequate; do they need real controlled enemies?
How greedy must they be.
"I, Yuchi, compared to them, am as innocent as a lily."
"How nauseating these people are."
Yuchi got up disheveled from the inn.
Yesterday was busy enough, and he finally managed to arrange tea with Song Yinghan.
Facing the bronze mirror, washing his face, he looked at his handsome but slightly distorted reflection. Yuchi tied a simple topknot and headed out.
"I guess she’ll leave Jiangzhou City today. There’s nothing left for her to investigate here."
He recalled his conversation with Xun Yu yesterday.
At that time, Song Yinghan clearly wanted to glean some clues about Xun Yu from his words, hoping to bring Yuan Tiangang to justice.
But how could Yuchi speak out on such matters?
Killing Yuan Tiangang now was utterly meaningless; could it change Jiangzhou City?
Could it revolutionize Jiangzhou City?
Killing Yuan Tiangang today would just have another, even worse Yuan Tiangang emerge tomorrow.
So having the current Yuan Tiangang would mean no more trouble in the short term.
It’s like nurturing it until the opportunity matures... and then wipe out his entire clan.
"The logic of eradicating demons at their roots, Yinghan doesn’t get it. She’s a bit like Xun Xian, like the deceased Xun Yu said, they’re too righteous."
"No darkness in their hearts, purely righteous, disillusioned with the world... This won’t save the world."
"Once I, Yuchi, have Jiangzhou City in my grasp, there will be plenty of opportunities to settle scores."
To destroy darkness, you must know what that darkness is.
To destroy ugliness, sometimes you have to think more than the ugly people do.
Standing in opposition to darkness, pointing fingers—it’s useless.
With a face full of innocent handsomeness, Yuchi patted his face to make himself appear more like a sunny youth.
"Yinghan, I’m coming."
Yuchi turned and went out to seek out Sister Yinghan for fun.
The weather remained the same, with seemingly endless autumn rain expected for days.
Once the autumn rain was over, the temperature would gradually drop.
Yuchi liked this weather because it meant he could share an umbrella with Song Yinghan.
After they met, they walked together on the main street.
The light rain couldn’t dampen Jiangzhou City’s enthusiasm; no citizen knew about the drastic changes happening secretly in Jiangzhou City.
Nor did anyone know that Yuchi had begun to intervene in Jiangzhou City’s affairs.
This made Yuchi feel very relaxed.
Many things shouldn’t be done openly, as it would be foolish to incur losses.
"Yinghan, what do you like? I’ll get it for you." Yuchi said, glancing at the masked beauty beside him.
"I don’t need gifts."
Song Yinghan, feeling the presence of the youth to her left, couldn’t help but ask:
"So did Xun Yu really not tell you anything important yesterday?"
Is this older sister still concerned about such matters?
"It’s already remarkable that he didn’t kill me."
"After all, it was I who led him down the path to death."
Would Song Yinghan believe this?
She definitely wouldn’t, as she could sense the gist of it.
If the two didn’t have much to say, could they converse for that long?
Even if it was just small talk, could they speak for that long?
After all, as Yuchi said, he personally sent Xun Yu down the road to death.