Si Miaoyin was stunned.
The intelligence reports said that Ning'an City had long been plagued by demons, leaving the people in misery.
But right now, it was a picture of complete peace!
The streets and alleys were bustling with crowds, exceptionally lively.
It was like a paradise on earth!
What was going on?
A little girl with pigtails walked by, biting into a candied hawthorn stick with her cute little baby teeth.
When she saw Si Miaoyin's beautiful clothes, her eyes immediately lit up. "What a pretty big sister!"
A hint of a smile appeared at the corners of Si Miaoyin's mouth as she picked up the little girl. "What a sweet talker~"
"Where are your parents?"
The little girl raised her tender hand and pointed nearby. "There! They're buying yummy food!"
Si Miaoyin gently tapped the little girl's nose, making her giggle.
Looking up, she saw the girl's parents running over with slightly anxious expressions.
The two of them showed a bit of fear and apology as they bowed to Si Miaoyin and her companion.
"My lords... our daughter is reckless and lacks manners. If she has offended you in any way, please be patient with her for the sake of her young age."
The little girl's parents subtly scanned the robes worn by Si Miaoyin and the other; the silks and satins clearly weren't cheap.
Moreover, the two of them had an extraordinary temperament that set them apart from commoners. They were clearly no ordinary people!
Si Miaoyin shook her head. "It's fine, the little girl is very cute~"
Beside her, Ling Yan coughed twice. "You two, I see that Ning'an City is quite lively. Are there no demons here?"
Hearing this, the parents immediately replied respectfully, "My lords, you might not know, but in the past, demons did indeed run rampant in Ning'an City. Everyone didn't even dare to go out often."
"In the past..." Ling Yan asked again, "Then what about now..."
The couple exchanged a glance, and the man cupped his hands in a salute from a distance, his face showing reverence. "The fact that Ning'an City can be this peaceful today is all thanks to Lord Li!"
Ling Yan raised an eyebrow. "Lord Li?"
"Isn't the County Magistrate of Ning'an City surnamed Song?"
The man shook his head. "I'm not talking about the Magistrate, but the Constable, Li Xuanxiao—Lord Li!"
A Constable!?
Now Ling Yan and Si Miaoyin were even more confused.
Ning'an City didn't have to worry about demon chaos simply because of a Constable?
Just how incredible would a Constable have to be to achieve this?
Si Miaoyin's eyes unconsciously widened a bit. "Tsk! I really didn't expect this small Ning'an City to be a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, with such a person existing!"
"To be able to make the nearby demons not dare to cause trouble."
The couple immediately shook their heads. "It's not that they don't dare to cause trouble, it's that they can't. Lord Li has slain all the nearby demons!"
What!!!!!
Slain all the nearby demons!?
To achieve that, one would have to be at least at the middle or Late Stage of the Extreme Realm, right?
Ning'an City, what a barren and dilapidated place!
Resources were scarce, almost non-existent.
In such a place, reaching the Extreme Realm would already require extraordinary talent!
One must know that on their way here, they had passed through many peripheral cities, and few were guarded by Extreme Realm Martial Artists.
This was determined by objective conditions.
No matter how good the talent, without resources, the achievements would be limited.
For an Extreme Realm Martial Artist, the resources of a small border town were too meager; staying here would be no different from destroying one's own future.
But if he was a local-born Martial Artist who could reach the Extreme Realm and even the middle or Late Stage in such a place...
It could only mean the person was exceptionally gifted and had put in immense sweat and effort into their Cultivation!
"This Lord Li is not simple!"
Si Miaoyin's face showed joy. Having seen many gloomy and desperate cities, seeing a vibrant Ning'an City suddenly made her mood unconsciously beautiful.
Beside her, Ling Yan also felt a sense of respect for this Lord Li whom he had never met.
Even if the other's Realm was inferior to his own, the things he had done were worthy of his status as a Martial Artist!
After Si Miaoyin finished her hearty laugh, a new question arose in her heart.
How could such a powerful fellow be just a Constable?
The County Magistrate couldn't possibly not promote such a Martial Artist, unless he was blind!
But these questions were likely not something these ordinary people would know.
Anyway, she was going to the yamen later; she would know the situation once she asked.
She said goodbye to the little girl and her parents.
In a great mood, Si Miaoyin strolled down the street, enjoying the rare atmosphere.
In this world of demon chaos, everyone's heart was strung tight; it was rare to be able to completely relax.
Even in the Royal City, where the Demon Slaying Division Headquarters was located.
Although there was no need to worry about demon harassment, people were not this free and relaxed.
The same was true for the provincial capitals of other states.
At all times, one could feel a relatively oppressive and tense atmosphere.
Staying in those places, one's mood was always somewhat suppressed, and life wasn't lived comfortably enough.
Now, this place was quite good; one could breathe a small sigh of relief.
"I didn't expect such a small Ning'an City to hide such a person."
"Having this person in Ning'an City is truly a blessing for the people!"
Si Miaoyin was in a very good mood.
It didn't take long for the two of them to arrive in front of the yamen.
Ling Yan frowned; there wasn't even a guard at the yamen's main gate!
The two entered as if into an uninhabited place, driving straight into the interior of the yamen.
As it turned out, not only was there no one at the main gate, but there was almost no one inside either.
Ling Yan's face grew gloomier and gloomier.
One eats the sovereign's food and serves the sovereign's cause!
Since they took a salary, they should do their duty.
Those who hold a position without doing the work are no different from vermin!
While fuming, the two finally saw a living person.
And this only person was still fast asleep.
Ling Yan suppressed his anger and immediately shouted, "Sleeping here instead of working during duty hours?"
"With such dereliction of duty, are you worthy of the monthly pay you receive?"
Li Xuanxiao woke up from his dream and looked at this fellow who had appeared out of nowhere, his face full of bewilderment.
Where did this idiot come from, shouting and screaming here?
While feeling indignant, his gaze was attracted by the bright and moving Si Miaoyin beside him.
Oh ho ho!
This girl is born quite a beauty!
Seeing Li Xuanxiao's gaze, Ling Yan became even more furious and was about to scold him again.
But he was stopped by Si Miaoyin.
"Now is not the time to assign blame. Let's ask about the situation first."
Si Miaoyin walked up to Li Xuanxiao. "Little Constable, let me ask you, do you know Lord Li Xuanxiao?"
Li Xuanxiao was stunned. Huh?
Isn't that me?
But not knowing the other's intentions, Li Xuanxiao didn't reveal his identity immediately.
He just nodded. "Do you have business with him?"
Si Miaoyin gave a light laugh. "I heard that this Lord Li has cleared all the demons inside and outside Ning'an City. Is that true?"
Li Xuanxiao raised an eyebrow and glanced at Si Miaoyin. She was quite pretty, but she didn't seem very bright.
Did she even need to ask? Whether it was true or not was obvious, wasn't it?
Did the current atmosphere of Ning'an City and the state of the people look like an act?
If the demons hadn't been swept away, how could there be such a result?
Li Xuanxiao didn't want to answer and just nodded again.
"To be able to sweep away all the nearby demons, he must be at least a Martial Artist in the middle or Late Stage of the Extreme Realm, right?"
"In a place with such barren resources like Ning'an City, for Lord Li to be able to reach this step, he must be a very talented person, right?"
Li Xuanxiao didn't quite know how to answer. He shouldn't be considered a talented person, right?
He pursed his lips. "He's... just all right, just like that! Not as divine as everyone makes him out to be."
Just all right?
Before Si Miaoyin could say anything, Ling Yan beside her couldn't listen anymore.