I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 44 - 42 Worshiping Evil Method! [Vote for monthly passes!]

Chapter 44: Chapter 42 Worshiping Evil Method! [Vote for monthly passes!]

Linjiang Station.

Chief Clerk Yang’s face looked extremely foul at the moment.

A middle-aged man missing an ear named Zou Jin, as well as another named Zheng Liu, a junior ensign, both stood by the side, their faces pale.

Recalling what they had seen earlier, there was still uncontrollable fear and horror in their expressions.

"..."

Chief Clerk Yang took a deep breath to compose himself.

Just after his letter was delivered to the Outer South Government Office, it hadn’t been half an hour before people started dying.

If only one person had died, one might say it was bad luck, or they were harmed by something evil.

But these four law enforcement runners had all been killed at the same time, and all had died in such a bizarre manner.

"Silenced!"

"And it was done in an almost provocative manner."

"With such brutality, it’s just too brazen and arrogant."

While fuming with anger, Chief Clerk Yang couldn’t help but feel terrified as well.

All four of the runners from the Outer South Government Office had died from forcibly knocking their heads on the ground until they split open.

All these years, Chief Clerk Yang had handled many cases and had often been ordered to supervise the Outer South Government Office during investigations, but he had never seen such an eerie way to murder.

"It’s like an Evil Spirit has bewitched and killed people, consuming their souls."

The middle-aged man missing an ear, named Zou Jin, still had fear on his face as he said in a low voice, "Evil creatures entered the city last night, it seems the Evil Spirit that has not yet been eradicated."

"That’s too much of a coincidence."

Chief Clerk Yang shook his head slightly and said, "The letter had just been sent to the Outer South Government Office when not long after, they were dead."

"And all four of them died, in the same way, and they were all the people who handled Liu Guangding’s corpses."

"When an Evil Spirit harms people, it’s like a hungry wolf eating meat, seizing any prey to devour. How could it have specifically targeted these four runners from the Outer South Government Office?"

As he said this, his expression turned extremely solemn, "When the Flag Commander returns, we must report to the Outer South Bureau. This matter is not simple!"

Upon hearing this, Zou Jin thought to himself, "Naturally it’s not simple if it involves an Evil Spirit harming people. Isn’t that stating the obvious, Chief Clerk Yang?"

However, Chief Clerk Yang did not offer any explanation.

He looked towards the door.

At the entrance of Linjiang Station hung two willow-branch Night Lamps.

But in Chief Clerk Yang’s eyes, there was only worry.

He had been well-educated since youth, had extensive knowledge, and had read numerous books. Moreover, he was also qualified to access some of the classified documents of the Outer South Bureau.

In his heart, a thought had already arisen.

This was the long-forbidden Worshiping Evil Method within High Willow City!

"It seems you recognize this method?"

At that moment, Lin Yan walked in from outside the main gate.

Feng Hui followed behind him, subtly signaling Zou Jin and Zheng Liu with his eyes.

"Greetings, Flag Commander."

The two of them hurriedly stepped forward and bowed deeply.

"Rise."

Lin Yan casually motioned them to get up, then approached Chief Clerk Yang and said, "I’ve only heard rumors about this Worshiping Evil Method and never truly understood it. Do you have any details?"

"..."

Chief Clerk Yang hesitated slightly, looking towards the three junior ensigns nearby.

Seeing his look, the three junior ensigns immediately sought to excuse themselves.

But they saw Lin Yan raise his hand and say calmly, "Cultivators have already emerged in the city."

"They have now returned to Linjiang Station to serve as junior ensigns under my command, functioning as my Flag Commander’s enforcers."

"In the days to come, you might come face to face with the so-called ’Cultivators’."

"To know a little more might save your life."

As Lin Yan’s voice fell, the expressions of the three men beside them turned more serious.

And upon hearing this, Chief Clerk Yang merely nodded slightly.

Records regarding this matter could only be perused by the formal members of the Observatory who were registered in the archives of the Outer South Bureau.

"Worshiping Evil Method, as its name implies, is the worship of evil spirits."

Chief Clerk Yang’s expression was solemn as he slowly said, "To be precise, it means to serve the evil spirits as masters, to willingly become their servants, to offer incense day and night, and to worship them devoutly."

"Offering incense to the evil spirits day and night actually means continuously consuming one’s own essence, qi, and spirit."

"Over time, this will harm the body, reduce fortune, shorten life, and bring about numerous disasters and illnesses."

"Therefore, those who practice the Worshiping Evil Method often choose to harm others, using other people’s flesh and souls as offerings to nourish the evil spirits."

"However, to prevent the ’evil spirits’ from forgetting the scent of their servants, it is unavoidable to use one’s own essence, qi, and spirit as incense to show respect to the evil spirits, maintaining the obscure contract between master and servant."

"Otherwise, if the ’evil spirits’ cannot discern the ’Cultivator’s’ qi mechanism, they will still consume the Cultivator’s soul."

At this point, Chief Clerk Yang’s face was extremely grave as he said, "And with this ’Worshiping Evil Method’, one can forcibly invite the evil spirits to fulfill the desires in their heart."

"So in this world, there are actually people who can make the evil spirits work for them?"

The three young flag-bearers exchanged glances, filled with astonishment.

Chief Clerk Yang slightly shook his head and said, "Rather than saying that they make the evil spirits work, it’s better to say they are seeking ’the lord’s’ favor."

The young man known as Feng Hui whispered, "So the four officials were killed because the lost Worshiping Evil Method has reappeared?"

"It hasn’t been lost!"

Chief Clerk Yang shook his head and said, "The origin of the Worshiping Evil Method is extremely ancient, and even among the records, there is a speculation that this was one of the methods by which our ancestors of the Human Clan were able to cling to life within the dark Netherworld and survive in this world!"

"But for some reason, starting a hundred years ago, it was listed as a forbidden practice by Qifeng Prefecture."

"Of course, according to the records, it was repeatedly banned back then, and even within High Willow City, there were still practitioners who held positions in the City Guard Mansion."

"But it was not until sixty years ago that it caused a great calamity, and only then was it completely banned in High Willow City!"

"These are the records from the Outer South Bureau, belonging to the secrets of High Willow City."

Chief Clerk Yang’s expression was serious as he said, "The reappearance of the forbidden Worshiping Evil Method is definitely not a good thing."

"Hmm."

Lin Yan nodded slightly and looked at the three people beside him, saying, "The Observatory must investigate this matter, and what we are facing next is a person capable of commanding evil spirits."

After a pause, Lin Yan continued, "Moreover, perhaps the incense ashes, incense candles, and Night Lamps you have in your hands might not be effective."

All three of them turned pale, a chill rising in their hearts.

"The reason I had Chief Clerk Yang explain this matter in person was that I didn’t want you to die without knowing why in the future."

Lin Yan spoke indifferently, "Now is your chance to put down your knives and walk out the door."

Chief Clerk Yang stood aside, thinking to himself, "This Flag Commander is not as indifferent as the rumors say."

"We are willing to follow the Flag Commander, to guard High Willow City!"

At that moment, the young man known as Feng Hui stepped half a pace forward, his expression resolute.

He was supported by many families and even planned to lay down his worthless life in Linjiang Square last night to repay the kindness of his neighbors.

But the Flag Commander had acted, slaying the bear demon and saving Linjiang Square.

This also saved his own life.

"Hmm."

Lin Yan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over them and falling on the middle-aged man named Zou Jin, who was missing an ear.

This middle-aged man with the missing ear hesitated for a moment but eventually took a step forward.

"We have not yet truly joined the ranks of the Flag Commander, but tonight you have treated us with honesty, giving us a choice."

"I believe that if I die in the line of duty for the Linjiang Station in the future, Master will likely have the Outer South Government Office grant some pension to my family."

"In my younger years, I liked to engage in fights and learned some martial arts, not having any other skills to support my family."

"If Master does not disdain it, Zou is willing to follow!"

The middle-aged man with the missing ear kowtowed in submission.

Zheng Liu thought for a while and then slowly said, "I heard that today the Flag Commander ordered Chief Clerk Yang to draft a letter, instructing the Outer South Government Office to take great care of the families of those who die protecting the city."

He also stepped half a pace forward and said with clasped hands, "If I die early, the Linjiang Station will surely treat my elderly mother well..."

"Of course."

Lin Yan nodded slightly and then turned to Chief Clerk Yang, "Assign three small flags to them!"

Then he suddenly lowered his head and saw the Linjiang Flag at his waist, and in that instant, his eyes were filled with astonishment.