When Song Linhui stated that he should become the head of the Demon Suppression Division, Chen Nan keenly noticed the peculiar, shocked, and fearful expressions on the faces of others. From that moment, he knew that the position of Demon Suppression Division head was absolutely not a good one. Moreover, given the animosity between him and Song Linhui, would that old man really assign him to a good position? Furthermore, Yuan Zun actually agreed to the position of Demon Suppression Division head that Song Linhui arranged for him. This made him feel puzzled.
"Given our relationship, would I harm you?" Yuan Zun smiled, pouring Chen Nan a cup of tea. "The Demon Suppression Division has eight hundred members, each with cultivation at the Soul Gathering realm. There are even a half who are at the Body Seizing realm. These are the strongest elites in Guangling Prefecture. They are responsible for all sorts of bizarre cases. As long as you can solve some cases, don't you think rapid promotion is within reach? That's a stepping stone I prepared for you!"
Chen Nan frowned. "I understand what you mean, but what I don't understand is, given my animosity with Song Linhui, how could he have arranged for me to be in this position? There must be some unknown secret behind this, right?"
Yuan Zun chuckled. "You're right, there is indeed a hidden reason. And this reason is also the biggest case of the Demon Suppression Division. Ever since the Anti-Heaven Cult rebelled, every head of the Demon Suppression Division appointed after that has not lived for more than six months. They inevitably die within six months! The cause of death remains a mystery; no one knows why they die! The previous head of the Demon Suppression Division died less than three months ago. That person was a peak Body Seizing realm expert."
Chen Nan had just taken a sip of water. Upon hearing this, the tea in his mouth spurted out. He looked at Yuan Zun with a bewildered expression. "Is this what you call 'won't harm me'? Do you think you're very humorous?" Even a peak Body Seizing realm expert died mysteriously. He, a mere ant at the eighth layer of the Body Seizing realm, wouldn't he be killed in an instant?
Yuan Zun shook his head. "You're thinking too small! Your perspective is too narrow! Although others who became head of the Demon Suppression Division died mysteriously, are you the same as them? You are the number one divine constable of Tongcheng, with meticulous observation skills and intelligence bordering on the supernatural. I believe that after you take office, you will definitely uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of the Demon Suppression Division heads.
Chen Nan said impatiently, "Don't try to flatter me here. Tell me, what exactly are you up to?" He didn't believe Yuan Zun would harm him. However, he couldn't figure out Yuan Zun's intentions.
Yuan Zun refilled Chen Nan's tea and then said, "The rebellion of the Anti-Heaven Cult had a major impact, nearly overthrowing the dynasty's rule. Even the Great Emperor of Fengdu died tragically in that battle. Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is... five pages of the Book of Life and Death mysteriously disappeared. The court has been trying to recover those five pages of the Book of Life and Death, but there are no clues. Do you understand what I mean?"
Chen Nan frowned slightly. "Are you implying that the mysterious deaths of the Demon Suppression Division heads are related to the lost pages of the Book of Life and Death?"
Yuan Zun replied, "The Book of Life and Death is one of the two sacred artifacts of the underworld. As long as one's birth date and time are written on it, one can be eliminated without anyone noticing. The mysterious deaths of the Demon Suppression Division heads are very likely related to the Book of Life and Death. If you can recover the five lost pages of the Book of Life and Death, the merit from this achievement would far surpass proposing river channel reconstruction or inventing penicillin! Of course, you don't need to worry about anything. Although others who became head of the Demon Suppression Division died mysteriously, you are different. Not to mention your meticulous observation skills and intelligence bordering on the supernatural, you are a unique existence." He gave Chen Nan a knowing look.
Chen Nan realized. Even if the Book of Life and Death could truly erase someone's life without a trace, he came from the mortal world. No one in this world knew his birth date and time. Even if someone wanted to use the Book of Life and Death to eliminate him, and even if they found the host's birth date and time, it would have no effect on him. After all, the host had long since died!
"You've gone to great lengths!" Chen Nan didn't expect Yuan Zun to deliberately offend Song Linhui just to arrange for him to be the head of the Demon Suppression Division.
Yuan Zun laughed. "Given our relationship, shouldn't I treat you well?" Changing the subject, he said, "I heard you entered the city yesterday with two sisters? You should pay attention to your conduct. Although you are still young, you need to exercise restraint. Otherwise, when you reach my age, you'll be too old and unable to do anything about it!"
Chen Nan cleared his throat. "Can I interpret your words as you being unable to perform?"
Yuan Zun's mouth twitched violently. He pointed at the door and roared angrily, "Get out, now, immediately!"
Chen Nan smiled and stood up. "It's okay. When I have time, I'll prepare some medicine for you. I guarantee it will restore your youthful vigor! Let you regain your male prowess!" Seeing Yuan Zun pick up a teacup to throw at him, he immediately chose to slip away...
Just as Chen Nan left, Yuan Zun's voice echoed in his mind: "If you don't prepare some medicine for me, don't blame this old man for falling out with you!"
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After leaving the backyard, Chen Nan saw Qi Ye waiting at the door. He was the Heaven-ranked Divine Constable of the Demon Suppression Division and the acting head of the Demon Suppression Division. Below him were the Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow ranked Divine Constables. These four were the Four Great Divine Constables of the Demon Suppression Division.
On the way to the Demon Suppression Division with Qi Ye, Chen Nan also learned about the organizational structure of the division. Each of the Four Great Divine Constables had a team of fifty people, with each team divided into five squads. Besides that, among the remaining four hundred members of the Demon Suppression Division, fifty guarded the demons and monsters in the dungeon, fifty were responsible for forging weapons and deciphering mechanisms, ten were responsible for refining elixirs, and the rest were responsible for gathering intelligence. Although the Demon Suppression Division only had eight hundred people, their divisions of labor were clear. Because of this, even though the position of Demon Suppression Division head had been vacant, the division could still operate normally.
Soon, a square complex of buildings, entirely black, appeared before Chen Nan. Although the buildings were square and angular, all the doors and windows were round, conforming to the architectural standard of "heaven is round and earth is square." On the black plaque, the three golden characters '镇妖司' (Demon Suppression Division) were particularly striking. The calligraphy was powerful, like a dragon soaring and a tiger leaping. Although the author of these characters was unknown, Chen Nan felt his blood surge within him, generating a powerful sense of pressure.
Below the characters '镇妖司', there was a bronze mirror about the size of a plate, tilted towards the ground, its purpose unknown. As Chen Nan was illuminated by the bronze mirror, the mirror instantly emitted a sacred yellow light, overwhelming and terrifying! It surged towards Chen Nan!