Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 165 - 119 In the Jar

Chapter 165: 119 In the Jar

About two hours later, everything was finally ready.

Seven hundred infantry, three hundred archers, fifty government officials.

In addition, the Iron Casting Hall had sent some reinforcements.

Headed by the ’Inch Force’ Incense Master, Lv Peipei, along with thirty Martial Artists from the Power Transmission Realm.

The lineup was impressive!

So many people setting out would inevitably cause a sensation throughout the city, creating a stir.

In this manner, the group set out boldly, aiming to leave the city as quickly as possible without causing a significant uproar.

The army hurried forward at a rapid pace.

En route...

Fang Zhixing, Ding Zhigang, Luo Kezhao, Wen Yudong, and Lv Peipei, all five were crammed into one carriage.

It wasn’t that they liked being squeezed together.

There was no other way.

Because of the urgency, everyone was in a hurry, with no time to discuss strategies leisurely and could only plan while on the move.

After all, the target they were hunting was a formidable demon, not a mere fugitive.

Luo Kezhao’s face was expressionless. He looked at everyone and asked, "Apart from me and Chief Constable Ding, do any of you have experience hunting demons?"

Lv Peipei bowed her head slightly, her demeanor respectful, and replied seriously, "I have not. I have never encountered a demon in my life. However, I have heard a few friends speak of them and have a certain understanding."

Next, Fang Zhixing nodded and replied, "I had one experience. Although I did not come into close contact with a demon, I did participate in hunting one."

Luo Kezhao was somewhat surprised and curiously asked, "How did you kill that demon? You didn’t let it escape, did you?"

Fang Zhixing calmly answered, "My friends and I lured the entire village to a mine, trapped the demon when it revealed itself, and exterminated it."

"Hmm, trapping it like that works, I suppose."

Luo Kezhao commented nonchalantly.

Then, he took out a map and spread it out in front of everyone, pointing to the location of Three-fork Town and carefully said,

"Three-fork Town is named because three rivers converge here. The town is crisscrossed by rivers, and the waterways are complex with no high mountains around to act as natural barriers."

"Given this terrain, it is almost impossible to successfully trap a demon."

Fang Zhixing also noted that this Three-fork Town seemed somewhat reminiscent of Venice.

Ding Zhigang nodded and said, "I discovered this problem while secretly investigating Three-fork Town."

"Surrounding Three-fork Town requires blocking all land routes and cutting off all waterways."

"To accomplish such a task would require at least five thousand troops."

"For us, that task is nearly impossible."

"What’s worse, if the demon can swim or fly, even if we succeed in encircling Three-fork Town, it would be meaningless."

Upon hearing this, Luo Kezhao immediately spread his hands and said, "That’s why I said from the start, just kill them all, once and for all."

After all that was said, this guy still wanted to initiate a massacre as if he had disregarded his father’s words completely.

Ding Zhigang couldn’t help but smile bitterly, "Lord County Magistrate has ordered us to find a way to preserve Three-fork Town."

Luo Kezhao seemed to wait for this moment and quickly said, "Fine, try any good ideas you have. I will support you fully, but let me say this upfront."

"If your methods fail and by any chance the demon escapes, I will not take the blame."

After finishing, Luo Kezhao crossed his arms over his chest, leaned back, and looked at everyone coldly.

Ding Zhigang’s expression grew grim. Luo Kezhao was negative in attitude and, unfortunately, he was the son of the County Magistrate, untouchable and unquestionable.

Should things go awry, Luo Kezhao might very likely push him to take the fall.

Ding Zhigang, feeling anxious, looked around and suddenly turned towards Fang Zhixing, smiling, "Young brother, do you have any good ideas?"

Fang Zhixing asked back, "How did you deal with the black calamity before? Did you have any effective protocols?"

Ding Zhigang raised his hand in a throat-slitting gesture and sighed, "Basically, we killed them all."

Wen Yudong added, "Although this method is somewhat cruel, it is very effective and quickly forces demons to reveal themselves."

Fang Zhixing understood and inquired, "Besides this method, shouldn’t the Court have mastered some secret techniques?

For instance, a Dharma Door that can quickly identify who in a crowd is a demon?"

Ding Zhigang smiled bitterly and replied, "The demons’ best skill is transforming into humans; they excel at hiding among people."

If the Court had a way to solve this problem, then demons would not be a concern, and we wouldn’t have needed to exert such a massive effort."

Fang Zhixing was momentarily at a loss for words, it seemed the Court was also helpless against demons.

Whenever demons appeared, the only action the Court seemed capable of was to kill, kill, kill!

Just like the procedure of excising cancer cells, removing the diseased spot as well as a large portion of the surrounding flesh, erring on the side of overkilling rather than letting one slip through.

In comparison, Fang Zhixing felt that Yun Xin and the couple Feng Guangyi seemed more professional.

"Perhaps, I might have a way."

Suddenly, Lv Peipei spoke up.

Everyone looked at her earnestly, with a hint of anticipation.

Lv Peipei paused, then said seriously, "Since demons like eating people, especially when they’re hungry, they can’t even control their bestial nature."

"So, my idea is, we could use some death row prisoners for fishing."

Ding Zhigang frowned, pondered for a moment, and asked, "How do you fish? Demons aren’t fools; they won’t be easily fooled."