The Demon’s Menu
Chapter 1299: 37 Shadows! (2)

Jason invited.

"Of course.

Li Deshang smiled.

Although it couldnt be determined whether the current situation was related to Red Fragrance House, since the old owner of Red Fragrance House had acted as a mediator once, it was likely they knew something about the matter.

The carriage remained in place.

Jason and Li Deshang walked side by side.

Jia Youcai wiped his saber clean and followed behind.

Red Fragrance House was also on Martial Arts Street, and it didnt take much time to walk from Mu-style Martial Arts School to Red Fragrance House.

Moreover, it seemed that because Xu Dashan had just returned today, the secretive market at Red Fragrance House had not opened, and at this time, besides the lanterns at the door, there was only a faint candlelight inside.

Jia Youcai stepped forward to knock and announced his identity.

A moment later, Xu Dashan personally came out to greet them.

He led Jason and the others into the living room, and tea and snacks were quickly served.

"Lord Li, Master Mu, what brings you both here in the middle of the night?

Xu Dashan asked.

His gaze darted back and forth between Li Deshang and Jason, trying to guess their purpose.

Neither Jason nor Li Deshang spoke, the latter only said lightly.

"Jia Youcai, tell Mr. Xu what just happened.

Jia Youcai immediately stepped up and recounted everything in detail.

As Jia Youcai spoke halfway, cold sweat broke out on Xu Dashans back.

Damn it!

Curse it!

The old owner cursed inwardly.

He had speculated about many things just now, wondering what issue could bring Jason and Li Deshang here together.

But he had not expected it to be such a matter.

He also didnt expect those six major households in the city, who had been begging him, to do such a thing. Yet, at this moment, Xu Dashan could not worry about that.

"Apologies, Officer Jia.

Xu Dashan bowed first to Jia Youcai and then to Li Deshang, saying: Please forgive me, Lord Li, I have nothing to do with this matter.

Jia Youcai sidestepped, avoiding such a salute.

He had an old mother, and he absolutely could not accept a salute from someone around her age.

He was not afraid of shortening his own life.

What he feared was implicating his mother.

Li Deshang remained seated, unmoved.

He had accepted Xu Dashans salute in his capacity as the chief of Mountain City.

"Then tell me the whole story.

Li Deshang sat there looking at Xu Dashan.

"I previously received some information that the Transmigration Cult has been causing trouble recently, so I prepared to temporarily take refuge in Zhoufu. Upon my return, your purging the universe was something I agreed with, but the six major households in the city used to have a good relationship with me, and a few of them I know well. When they pleaded with me, I had a moment of compassion and couldnt help but mention it to Master Mu.

"The whole sequence of events is like this. I was just soft-hearted for a moment, with no interest involved, and I received no promises either.

Xu Dashan stated righteously.

Li Deshang looked at Xu Dashan, and he fundamentally did not believe a word from the old owner of Red Fragrance House.

What compassion.

What moment of weakness.

What no interests.

It should be that the six major households in the city offered substantial benefits, and then the old owner of Red Fragrance House couldnt resist being tempted and took the risk to try.

Moreover, his opponent was quite cautious.

They didnt come to him but to his brother Mu.

If they came to him and he refused, there would be no turning back.

If they came to his brother Mu, even if refused, there was still room to negotiate.

Truly an old fox.

Handling things so meticulously.

But tonights event…

Li Deshang gently tapped the armrest of the chair several times, staring intently at Xu Dashan.

"Regarding Officer Jia and his mothers matter, I have no knowledge at all.

"This should have been the decision of those households themselves. They wanted to reclaim what was lost but dared not act too excessively, so they chose Officer Jia as their target.

Xu Dashan said and bowed apologetically to Jia Youcai once again.

Jia Youcai dodged once more.

Xu Dashan was about to bow again but was interrupted by Li Deshang.

The chief of Mountain City sneered, saying coldly: Not daring to act too excessively? Its only because I stay long in the office and my brother Mu is highly skilled that they didnt dare to act, so they chose Jia Youcai. Hah!

Saying this, Li Deshang sneered again.

Murderous intent surfaced in his heart.

He originally planned to give other households a way out, but now it seemed that he was too soft-hearted.

Wildfire cannot burn them out, the spring wind will bring them back to life!

Must completely eradicate them!

Li Deshang clenched his fist within his sleeve, making up his mind.

Watching Li Deshang, though Xu Dashan didnt see the clenched fist under the sleeve, he noticed the chilling gleam in Li Deshangs eyes clearly and couldnt help but sigh inwardly.

He knew the six major households in the city were doomed this time.

If they had a slim chance before, now it truly seemed like a dead end.

Li Deshang has such a strong killing intent!

Why didnt I see it before?

He seemed just like a scholar.

As Xu Dashan sighed inwardly, Jason, who had remained silent, suddenly asked.

"The Transmigration Cult causing trouble?

"Yes, the Transmigration Cult is not only in Mountain City but also has followers in Zhoufu, and its even rumored to exist in the Northern Capital and Shu Capital.

"They form secret societies, with unified secret codes, making it difficult for outsiders to intervene. Even trying to secretly investigate is hard; the Empire has sent several spies, but none have returned.