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The demons are becoming more numerous.

A few years ago, people still didn't know what demons were, but now demons have almost become something everyone is familiar with, almost coexisting with humans.

But even so, the fall of Taiping County into the hands of the Demon Clan was something Shen Qing had never imagined.

Yongzhou is a thousand miles away from Taiping County, which might be very far for ordinary people, but for demons, especially those that have gained power, this distance is nothing at all.

In other words, Yongzhou is not very safe anymore either.

Shen Qing said to his uncle Shen the Second, "Where are the people who came from Taiping County?"

Uncle Shen the Second showed a difficult expression, his face becoming hesitant.

Shen Qing noticed his uncle's difficulty and thought he was going to trouble them, and he hurriedly explained, "Uncle, no need to worry. I just want to ask them some questions."

Uncle let out a sigh and said, "I'll send someone to call them over so that you don't have to make a trip."

"Alright, I'll return to the study first," Shen Qing nodded and said, "When they arrive, they can come directly to see me."

"Okay," replied Shen the Second.

After courteously bowing, Shen Qing walked out of the courtyard, intending to return to his study to deal with trifles.

As for the government office at the Yongzhou Guard Martial Arts Bureau, Shen Qing didn't need to go there for the time being.

Ji Zikong had already given him a new appointment, so presumably, there was also a suitable candidate here in Yongzhou, leaving him with no worries.

In the courtyard of the mansion, the thin morning mist gradually dissipated in the sunlight.

Walking on the bluestone path, Shen Qing unexpectedly encountered his elder sister Shen Fang.

She and the maid at her side were holding hands, behaving very affectionately.

When the elder sister saw Shen Qing, her face changed, and she hurriedly let go of the maid's hand beside her, with a somewhat startled look.

"Qingzi/Sir," the two said in unison.

Shen Qing nodded in acknowledgment and brushed past them.

After he passed, the elder sister Shen Fang hurriedly dragged the maid away with a guilty conscience.

Shen Qing turned back to glance at them, lost in thought.

The elder sister Shen Fang was not young anymore, and in this world, she was already considered a spinster, past the age of marriage.

If the elder sister expressed the desire, with his current status, many men in Yongzhou would be easily available to her.

However, until now, he had not heard anything about his sister wanting to find a good family.

If he recalls correctly, that maid is called Huanhuan and is a hunter's daughter, sold to his family to work as a maid.

The previous duration was not long, only about half a year.

Thinking back over these past six months, this maid called Huanhuan seemed to always be with the elder sister Shen Fang, inseparable.

A possibility suddenly occurred to Shen Qing, leaving him speechless.

Never mind, this matter is no longer within his consideration; let them be.

Whether it's his uncle and aunt or his elder sister, they have long passed the age of martial arts cultivation, with limited lifespan.

He could only say that he will do his best to show concern while they are still in this world.

...

At the study entrance.

"Sir, according to Master Shen's orders, I have brought the people you wanted to see," a servant respectfully reported.

From inside the study, Shen Qing's calm and authoritative voice came through, "Come in."

"Yes."

The servant answered and then gently pushed open the heavy wooden door.

Amidst a somewhat ancient creaking sound, the doors slowly opened, and the servant respectfully said, "Please, all of you, come in."

Three people came this time; it was their first time entering the depths of the Shen Mansion, and they had never seen such an imposing setting.

Their eyes continuously revealed a trace of apprehension and curiosity as they nodded and bowed, walking in. Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire

Shen Qing looked up and immediately recognized one of the burly, slightly rugged-faced men as a familiar person from Hongshan Village.

This person was the child of a hunter's family, the same generation as him.

Shen Qing directly called out, "Are you... Gousheng?!"

The burly man, upon seeing Shen Qing, had a flash of delight in his eyes, but a moment later quickly became deferential, looking down at his feet.

After staying in Yongzhou for a while, he had long realized that this peer from his hometown had soared high, incomparable to the past, and he must not be as casual as before.

He made a bow, filled with gratitude and respect, and said, "I didn't expect you still remember me, Sir."

Shen Qing stood up and said, "How are your parents and family? Are they well?"

"Thanks for your concern, Sir, but like others, they have all been eaten by demons," Gousheng said in a calm tone, as if narrating something exceedingly common.

While speaking, he couldn't help but glance at Shen Qing a couple of more times, filled with regret.

When Shen Qing left back then, they chose to stay in Taiping County for the sake of stability.

If they had been a bit braver and followed Shen Qing, maybe he could, like Tian Xiaohu and the others, get a position in the government office.

But alas, there is no medicine for regret in the world.

What's missed is missed, with no second chances.

Hearing these words, Shen Qing's brows furrowed with concern, and he asked in a deep voice, "What exactly happened over in Taiping County? Tell me everything in detail."

Now, with demons increasingly appearing and mysterious occurrences arising, it only made his heart more unsettled.

He wanted to quickly gather more intelligence and information to feel more secure.

Gousheng took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions. After exchanging a somber look with the two equally serious companions, he said, "About a month ago, outside Taiping County, in a place called Qingniu Mountain, an enormous ancient tomb unexpectedly appeared. It's as if it emerged out of thin air, suddenly rising from the ground. It's very strange."