Jiang Pengji denied it.
"That's not what I meant … You Mo is like a cool breeze and bright moon. Ordinary demons can't get close to him … I'm just worried that there are demons lurking around you. You'd better be careful." Jiang Pengji's gaze drifted over Cheng Jing's right hand.
Cheng Jing noticed this detail, and his expression changed abruptly. His face, which was already pale in the first place, turned slightly green.
There was no one around. Cheng Jing walked beside Jiang Pengji. They were only one step apart.
"Governor, do you also believe in demons and evil?" Cheng Jing asked tentatively.
Jiang Pengji said, "The world is vast and full of strange things. Maybe there really are demons and evil. But I've always believed that demons and evil are afraid of humans. "
Cheng Jing said, "Oh," in surprise.
He found it refreshing. He had never heard such a point of view.
Since ancient times, only humans were afraid of demons and evil. Why would demons and evil be afraid of humans?
Jiang Pengji continued, "The theory of demons and evil has been around for a long time. But the strange thing is that the rumors about demons and evil are all groundless. There has never been a convincing conclusion or evidence. I think, if demons and evil are really as strong as people say, why do they hide behind humans and dare not show themselves? It's obvious that demons and evil are afraid of humans. That's why they hide like rats in the gutter. They can't see the light. "
Cheng Jing said with a smile, "Governor, your words are novel."
"The demons and evil in the world aren't scary. What's scary is the human heart. I'm afraid that all the Buddhas in the world can't purify the evil in the human heart. "
Jiang Pengji was implying something. Although Cheng Jing didn't express his opinion, his expression showed that he agreed with this point of view.
At that moment, Cheng Jing stretched his right hand out of his long sleeve, revealing his palm that was wrapped in white cloth.
From the outline of his slender knuckles, Cheng Jing's hand was very beautiful. It was indeed a pair of hands that could splash ink and paint.
He asked, "In your opinion, is the 'demon and evil' that Mister Wei Ci mentioned a human or a demon?"
Jiang Pengji said, "It's hard to say. It depends on what Youmo thinks."
Cheng Jing responded in silence. His frowning brows showed some worry.
He could feel that as time went by, his actions were becoming more and more abnormal. His memory was also seriously confused.
Although it didn't affect his business, judging from Yuan Chong's reaction, his temperament had changed quite a bit.
Countless times, he had wanted to kill the "evildoer" who was lurking around him, but when he thought of the other party's strange supernatural powers, he could only endure it.
"I thought that it should be a demon." Cheng Jing's mind turned and he asked, "Does Mister Wei Ci know how to exterminate a demon?"
Jiang Pengji laughed and said, "With Zixiao's mediocre martial arts, he thinks it's too little meat to feed a demon. You asked the wrong person."
Cheng Jing: "…"
Mocking her subordinates behind her back, such a lord … He really did not know how Wei Ci and the rest could tolerate it.
Damn it!
Jiang Pengji continued, "However, if Youmo wants to know how to eliminate demons, you can ask me."
Cheng Jing had a suspicious look on his face. Then, he thought of something and his expression changed subtly.
He remembered … the magnificent feat of the man before him!
During the rescue of the emperor, Cheng Jing did not have the right to accompany Huang Song to court. According to Huang Song's account, the magistrate of Wanzhou in front of him had single-handedly dismembered something that seemed to be a demon! With such tyrannical strength, it was no wonder that she said she was not afraid of demons and evil!
Cheng Jing's heart was stirred. He was a little tempted but also a little hesitant.
"What good plan does the magistrate have?"
When he asked this question, Cheng Jing's expression froze slightly.
This should be the question of a ruler asking his subordinate. As a strategist, it was really embarrassing for him to ask Jiang Pengji instead of thinking of a good plan.
But since he had already said it, he could only brace himself and wait for the answer.
Jiang Pengji said with a smile, "Do you still need to ask? Of course, it's to lure the other party out and kill it on the spot! "
Cheng Jing frowned and looked at Jiang Pengji with slight hesitation.
"Is what you said true, magistrate?"
"Absolutely true!"
Cheng Jing thought of Jiang Pengji's magnificent feat, and his wavering heart gradually calmed down.
Maybe … he could give it a try!
The banquet would only start in the evening. Cheng Jing first went back to his resting place to shower and change his clothes.
As soon as he finished cleaning up, he noticed that there was one more breath in the room. The air was filled with the faint fragrance of cosmetics.
He was born in a gentry family. Incense was an elegant thing, so he was quite knowledgeable about it and was more sensitive.
He really didn't know how that demon did it. She could always appear by his side without him noticing.
After mentally preparing himself, Cheng Jing walked past the person with a calm expression. He took out his scholar's sword and hung it on his waist.
The person said to him in a commanding tone, "Bring me to the banquet later."
Cheng Jing nodded in response. He didn't show a trace of surprise, as if it was a very normal scene for the other party to appear out of nowhere.
"How is Liu Xi's condition today? Is there anything strange? "
The person spoke rather bluntly, as if he really treated Cheng Jing as his confidant. He sat at the head of the table as if there was no one else around.
Cheng Jing closed his eyes and sat upright on the right side of the seat.
He was about to speak when his gaze fell on his right hand. He suddenly thought of something and his heart palpitated.
Cheng Jing said, "There's nothing strange about Magistrate Liu. The only strange thing is … her right hand seems to be injured."
He remembered that Jiang Pengji's right hand was wrapped in white cloth, just like his.
But at that time, his mind was in a mess and he forgot to ask.
Now that he thought about it, Cheng Jing felt a chill run down his spine.
Could it be that the demon in front of him not only wanted to control him, but also Magistrate Liu?
"Right hand?" The person's eyes lit up, and his entire face became a little more spirited. "What does her right hand look like?"
Cheng Jing said, "Magistrate Liu's right hand is wrapped in white cloth. It's a little swollen."
After hearing that, the person revealed a satisfied smile.
Back then, she had used the Level 9 Loyalty Talisman on Jiang Pengji's right hand. In other words, the curse was on her right hand.
Jiang Pengji's right hand was still wrapped. It could be seen that the curse had been hidden in her body for a long time.
As long as she activated the curse in front of Jiang Pengji, she would become her most obedient puppet.
Thinking of this, she was especially looking forward to the banquet that day.
Tonight was the night when the salted fish would turn over!
Cheng Jing secretly placed his hand on the hilt of his sword. He took a deep breath and calmly got into the carriage.
The carriage wheels rolled forward leisurely, heading toward the district headquarters.
The person sat in the same carriage as Cheng Jing. She even stretched her legs inelegantly and leaned against the seat in a crooked manner. She alone occupied two-thirds of the space in the carriage. Her indecent behavior made Cheng Jing's heart burn with anger, but he could only pretend that he did not see it.
When they were about to reach their destination, the person ordered Cheng Jing, "When the banquet is over, find an excuse to lure Liu Xi out and get her to come see me. If Liu Xi wants to kill me, you must stand in front of me, understand? "
The curse had not been activated. Liu Xi was still a demon.
She needed someone to be her scapegoat and buy her time!
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