Chapter 275 - 175: Garrison

Chapter 275: Chapter 175: Garrison

Anyway, he had already left the city. His current duty was to watch over his own territory and prevent any demons from breaking out of Daxing Mountain.

’Eleven Taiping Captains, plus me and Miss Luo, makes thirteen people. That’s a lot more manpower than I had under Captain Lin.’

Su Mu walked toward his designated garrison, thinking to himself, ’But with thirteen people guarding a five-li defensive line, the task is still a heavy one.’

The Taiping Bureau guarded the perimeter of Daxing Mountain. It was usually fine; occasionally, one or two demons would run out from the mountain, and they were easy enough to handle.

The only fear was the unexpected.

For example, the last disturbance in Daxing Mountain had directly triggered a Tier Five Demon Tide.

Even without a disturbance, powerful demons would still emerge from Daxing Mountain periodically, unwilling to remain in seclusion.

If your luck was bad, you might run into them.

’Then again, the work of the Taiping Bureau is quite similar to that of the constables in the Outer City. It’s all just patrol duty.’

Su Mu mused, ’One patrols the streets, the other patrols the mountain forests, that’s all.’

The Taiping Bureau’s daily duties were actually twofold: one was patrolling the mountain forests, and the other was dispatching personnel to suppress demons wherever they were discovered.

The latter part was also similar to the duties of the constables in the Outer City, who would go investigate a case wherever a violent crime occurred.

’An upgraded constable.’

Su Mu thought, amusing himself.

Miss Luo had gone to carry out the second type of task, which was why he was heading to his new post alone this time.

After only four hours, Su Mu arrived at a supply point within the area he was assigned to guard.

Su Mu didn’t know any of the City Defense Army soldiers stationed at the supply point, but they all recognized him.

Upon seeing Su Mu arrive, the soldiers all stared at him with excitement.

These City Defense Army soldiers had all personally witnessed Su Mu’s heroic feat atop the walls of Wuling City, where he had executed the City Defense Army General, Xie Zuowen, and then single-handedly shot down three Tier Three Demons.

In their eyes, Su Mu might be brutal, but he was also incredibly powerful.

With him guarding this area, there would surely be no mishaps.

"Lord Su, the Taiping Captains have all gone to patrol the forest. Barring any incidents, they usually return to the supply point to rest in the evening."

A Captain from the supply point respectfully asked Su Mu, "Should I summon the Captains back now, or would you prefer to wait?"

Su Mu gazed at the dense forest before him, feeling a wave of emotion.

The scene was the same, but the people were different.

The City Defense Army Captain named Zheng Tu had died in battle during the Tier Five Demon Tide.

Su Mu had later heard that Zheng Tu’s son had taken his place and joined the City Defense Army. Thanks to his father’s merits, his son might one day advance even further than he had.

Suddenly, Su Mu felt the Taiping Bureau Waist Token at his hip vibrate slightly.

He reached down and grasped the token, and a message immediately appeared in his mind.

"Three li southwest of Supply Point Ten. Traces of a Tier Two Demon discovered. Requesting support. Captain Bian Zhong."

"Secure the camp. I’ll be right back."

Su Mu said to the Captain before striding off to the southwest.

This was, in fact, Supply Point Ten.

"Lord Su, where are you going? Do you need us to come with you?"

the Captain shouted.

Normally, they weren’t supposed to leave the supply point, but things were different when it came to following Captain Su.

"No need."

Su Mu’s voice drifted back from a distance as his figure quickly vanished into the forest.

"He truly lives up to his name as Captain Su! So fast!"

the Captain exclaimed, his face filled with a fan’s adoration as he gazed in the direction Su Mu had disappeared.

......

In the heart of the forest, branches and leaves blotted out the sky. Rays of sunlight pierced through the dense canopy, casting dappled spots of light on the ground.

BOOM!

A figure slammed heavily against a tree so thick it would take a person’s full embrace to circle, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Using his saber to prop himself up, he stared intently at the ferocious demon before him, which stood taller than a man. He felt a sense of helplessness.

A Tier Two Demon, comparable to a Rebirth Realm Martial Artist.

’I don’t know whether to call this good luck or bad luck.’ He’d actually stumbled upon a Tier Two Demon, an encounter that might not happen once in several years.

’If I could just kill this demon, I’d be able to embroider a cloud pattern on my lapel, just like Captain Su.’

Bian Zhong thought to himself.

Su Mu himself had no idea that he had already become an idol in the eyes of many Taiping Capital Captains.

He had risen from obscurity to become a Taiping Captain in just a few short years, and had even earned two special merits.

This was something many Taiping Capital Captains, and even Taiping Captains, could only dream of achieving.

Bian Zhong himself often daydreamed about what it would be like to earn a special merit.

Now that an opportunity was right in front of him, he realized that while opportunities might be common, people who could actually seize them were not.

No wonder everyone said that ordinary merits cost you blood, but special merits cost you your life.

Only by accomplishing the impossible could one earn a special merit.

Only after truly clashing with a Tier Two Demon did he understand the weight of those words.

’Bian Zhong, oh, Bian Zhong, you really are just an ordinary person. You can’t compare to Captain Su.’

Bian Zhong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with determination.

Even if he couldn’t win, he wouldn’t let this Tier Two Demon cross his defensive line.

"Come on!"

Bian Zhong swung his saber and charged.

BOOM!

With a single clash, Bian Zhong’s long saber became embedded in the Tier Two Demon’s muscles.

Meanwhile, Bian Zhong was swatted away by the demon’s claws. He slammed heavily onto the ground and struggled to get up, only to collapse again.

His chest was stained red with blood, and a bitter smile flashed in his eyes.

’So this is the difference in strength. But I’ve already sent the message. The others should have received it by now. Even though Captain Xu isn’t here, if the others team up, they might have a chance to kill this Tier Two Demon.’

’This is as far as I can help you all.’

Bian Zhong looked at his saber, stuck in the Tier Two Demon’s back, and muttered to himself.

He was completely out of strength. It seemed he was going to die here today.

Just as he closed his eyes, preparing for death...

Suddenly, a light breeze swept past.

Then, he saw someone appear before him.

The person merely raised a hand and caught the Tier Two Demon’s descending claw, barehanded.

Bian Zhong had been injured by those same claws; he knew exactly how powerful the demon was.

But now, this person had caught the Tier Two Demon’s claw with his bare hand!

The sharp claws hadn’t even pierced the man’s palm, and the Tier Two Demon’s immense strength seemed to vanish without a trace.

In this man’s grasp, the powerfully built Tier Two Demon seemed no different from a common wild animal.

His hand held the demon’s claw, and though the creature struggled with all its might, it could not break free.

"Su—"

Bian Zhong’s face was filled with joyous surprise, so excited he was speechless.

"Border Captain, I’ll be borrowing your saber."

Su Mu said coolly, without turning his head.

He was seen raising a hand to grasp the hilt of the long saber on the demon’s back.

"SHING!"

A flash of light from the blade swept past. Fear appeared in the Tier Two Demon’s eyes, and then the light within them gradually faded.

The massive demon’s head tumbled from its body.

Demon Blood sprayed forth.

The Tier Two Demon’s corpse crashed to the ground, its four hooves still twitching spasmodically.

Bian Zhong’s eyes widened, his breathing ragged.

A Tier Two Demon, defeated just like that?

’As expected of Captain Su. And to think some people said Captain Su only earned his special merits because of the Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow. They don’t know shit! Even without a Profound Weapon in hand, Captain Su is still the youngest Taiping Captain in the history of the Taiping Bureau! Did you see that? He just used my ordinary saber, and didn’t he still lop off that Tier Two Demon’s damn head with a single slash? A Tier Two Demon, comparable to a Rebirth Realm Martial Artist, is no different from a pet in his hands! Even Captain Xu definitely couldn’t kill a Tier Two Demon with such casual ease.’

’My saber! Captain Su used my saber!’

Bian Zhong roared in his heart. He decided then and there to treasure this saber and keep it as a family heirloom!

’From now on, if anyone dares say Captain Su earned his special merits because of a Profound Weapon, I, Bian Zhong, will spit right in their face! From this day forward, I, Bian Zhong, am Captain Su’s most loyal follower!’