Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 787 - 724: Come! The fun is watching while eating!

Chapter 787: Chapter 724: Come! The fun is watching while eating!

At this moment, within the stronghold for going through the back door, numerous Martial Artists of the Town Demon Office were shocked on one hand that Zhang San treated them like real people.

On the other hand, they were even more shocked to find out that Zhang San was actually a good person.

After all, when they first vaguely heard the name Zhang San, it was because they were told that this man had killed someone from the Ministry of Punishment upon his arrival in the Capital, and yet nothing happened to him.

Everyone thought he must have a powerful backer.

It was not until later, when it was said he was the close disciple of Pharaoh, that they came to know that indeed he had a backer.

Bad reputation +1!

Then there was the murder case in the Nine Palaces Formation within the Capital; although Zhang San was not directly involved, many had heard that the incidents were somewhat related to him.

Bad reputation +1!

Later on, during the great battle at Longyun Path, Zhang San colluded with Tujue and was scorned by Confucianism, despised by thousands of examinees!

That time, Zhang San’s reputation reached its peak!

Bad reputation +1024!

Subsequently, he was thrown into the Heavenly Prison for involvement in the death of the Empress!

By then, it wasn’t just about having a bad reputation; many people thought he deserved to be cut to pieces.

Somehow, he was released after just one year.

Upon his release, he happened to come upon the Kaihuang encountering the assault from Path of Calamity, with rumors of his death spreading.

Quite a few people even believed that Zhang San was behind it.

Fortunately, afterwards, Zhang San protected Kaihuang as he entered the Capital, thwarted the Crown Prince’s conspiracy, and killed the unscrupulous traitorous officials.

This slightly improved Zhang San’s reputation.

However, this still wasn’t considered a good reputation as far as the Town Demon Office was concerned.

That’s because, in the suppression of the rebellion, the Town Demon Office played the role of the party involved in the revolt.

It could be said that Zhang San’s reputation in the Town Demon Office was second only to some of the Demon Clan, and even some demons who were relatively friendly toward the human race had better reputations in the Town Demon Office than Zhang San.

But who could have imagined, upon true interaction, they found out that Zhang San was such a good person.

At this moment, who knows how many realized just how ignorant they had been to believe those rumors in the past.

Seeing that the atmosphere onsite was about right, with the sun setting and the moon ready to take its stage,

Zhang San bowed to everyone.

"Oh, I also have to formally introduce someone to you all. That is my sixth Sworn Brother, Wang Ziteng of the Wang Family, who comes from one of the Five Surnames and Seven Families."

Upon hearing the name of the Five Surnames and Seven Families, many frowned.

Descendants of Aristocratic Families, arrogant and condescending, wouldn’t even spare these ordinary-born Martial Artists a glance even when traveling around the world.

Hence, many Martial Artists naturally disdained these aristocratic scions.

Therefore, as Zhang San introduced him, even though many refrained from reacting poorly out of respect for Zhang San, the expressions that showed on their faces were not pleasant ones.

Zhang San immediately guessed the reason.

After all, this was not the Capital. If it were in the Capital, once people heard this person was of the Wang Family, they would immediately come over to make connections.

But this was Longyou Road, where everyone’s thoughts were naturally different.

Zhang San smiled faintly and spoke softly, "Speaking of which, my sixth brother’s master, many of you might know him."

The crowd was already displeased with the notion of an aristocratic scion, and upon hearing that this aristocratic scion even had a master!

Probably someone famous, right?

Perhaps a prominent figure that only the Five Surnames and Seven Families could afford to employ, right?

In an instant, more people were displeased.

Zhang San patted Wang Ziteng on the shoulder, and with an understanding nod, Wang Ziteng stepped forward to greet everyone with a bow, "I am Wang Ziteng. My master is Principal Officer Zhang Datui of the Town Demon Office. Prior to this, my master was injured in the battle with the Red Dust Immortal on the Imperial Path and is currently healing in the Capital. Though I originally hail from the Town Martial Office, this time I am here on my master’s behalf. Rest assured, everyone! If you have any issues, for major concerns approach Brother San, and for minor ones, come to me!"

Everyone was initially annoyed to hear that this person was from an aristocratic family.

But upon learning he was a disciple of Zhang Datui, their expressions changed instantly.

"So, you are Principal Officer Datui’s disciple! Then you’re one of us!"

"How is Principal Officer Datui? Is his injury severe? We’ll be passing by the Capital Region Road when we return, and we’d like to visit him!"

Zhang San had estimated that once he revealed Wang Ziteng was Zhang Datui’s disciple, everyone would accept Wang Ziteng, thereby facilitating future actions on Longyou Road.

But now, Wang Ziteng’s integration seemed to be going better than expected.

This put Zhang San at much ease.

While Zhang San organized a drinking gathering, Wang Ziteng took the opportunity to blend in with everyone.

Zhang San then summoned three officers.

At this moment, the three officers, who had initially been resolute in opposing Zhang San, had now become much more compliant.

"Gentlemen, do you have all the information on the twelve superior demons of Longyou Road, especially on the North Wind Wolf King? I’ve decided to go out and investigate tonight, bringing the information with me to study along the way."

The three officers were well aware that the chattering earlier contained a mix of useful information and sheer nonsense.

It was official information like what Zhang San was requesting now that was the most reliable.

Bu Zhishu immediately gathered all the demon clan’s information and handed it to Zhang San.

Upon receiving it, Zhang San quickly scanned the documents to confirm they were the right ones, then bowed in gratitude to the three men.

"I have just arrived at Longyou Road and am not very familiar with many things, so I will need the three of you to give me more advice. Tonight, I will leave with my maidservant and the two demon friends. Feel free to handle things at the stronghold as you see fit. As for Wang Ziteng, it’s best to leave him with you. After all, his master is the Principal Officer of the Town Demon Office, and everyone is more or less one of our own. Engage with him more—I’ll be on my way now."

With that, Zhang San, accompanied by Baili Niezhen, left to find Hu and Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums, and the four slipped away from the stronghold through the back door.

It was only when they reached the back door that they realized it looked even more imposing than the front entrance.

Which side is really the back door anyway?!

Unable to help himself, Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums asked, "Aren’t you bringing your sixth brother?"

"No need! His purpose for coming to Longyou Road is to establish a firm foothold in the Town Demon Office. More interaction with them wouldn’t hurt."

Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums frowned slightly, not quite understanding the intention.

Hu, on the other hand, let out a cold laugh and said, "Although Wang Ziteng is a prodigy of the Wang Family, it seems to me the family doesn’t value him highly. Yet, despite having some subordinates in the Capital, he doesn’t have many. In contrast, many in the Town Demon Office on Longyou Road have connections with Zhang Datui. It’s perfect for him to bond and turn everyone into brothers. In the future, he’ll have a group of people ready to work for him."

Hu appeared to be communicating with Zhang San, but his real intention was to take the opportunity to slap the face of Silly Roe Deer.

Thankfully, Silly Roe Deer had just been preoccupied with movements in the forest ahead and hadn’t paid much attention.

This left Hu fuming.

Zhang San, wearing a smile, led the three into the distance toward the forest while asking Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums, "Immortal Monarch, did you detect something?"

"It seems there’s a disturbance from a demon battle. I can sense that strong individuals are clashing."

Zhang San’s lips curled upwards, knowing well that many demons were inactive during the day but came to life at night.

No wonder Kaihuang was worried about the demons of All Things Path.

Just by your schedules alone, you don’t sound up to any good!

"Let’s go have a look!"

The four of them leaped toward the direction of the battle’s tremors at extreme speed, making a concerted effort to conceal their presence, striving not to be detected by the adversary.

Gathering intelligence was all about remaining undetected.

But when the group reached a high ground nearby and looked down, they were shocked and appalled at the sight.