After returning to the prefecture capital, Li Mu finally had a few days of peace.
All the constables who went to Yang County had half a month of vacation after returning. In this month, they spent most of their time outside. Li Mu finally had enough time to stay at home and spend time with Liu Hanyan and Wanwan.
However, while he was free, Liu Hanyan was busy.
The Yunyan Pavilion was especially busy these days. The teahouse was filled with customers from morning to night.
In this half a month, the story of the evil spirit descending from Yang County, washing the county government with blood, killing corrupt officials, and killing evil officials had spread throughout the North County.
The North County government did not deliberately hide this matter, so it was not difficult for the people to find out the inside story.
It was said that the evil spirit was just an ordinary girl. Because she heard 'Dou' e's Injustice 'in the Yunyan Pavilion teahouse, she was wronged by the corrupt official of Yang County. Before she died, she imitated Dou' e and cursed at the sky, swearing that she would become a vengeful spirit after death.
Her resentment and her vow moved the heavens and earth, causing them to pity her and turn her into a vengeful spirit. Taking revenge was simply too satisfying.
After the news spread, countless people rushed to the Yunyan Pavilion, asking to hear 'Dou' e's Injustice '. Li Mu originally had some misgivings, but Constable Zhao personally went to the Yunyan Pavilion and passed on the orders of the County Governor.
Not only did the North County have to promote the story of 'Dou' e's Injustice ', but they also had to adapt it into an opera. It was said that the empress was behind this.
From this, Li Mu could see the determination of the empress to clean up the officialdom.
She wanted to use 'Dou' e's Injustice 'and Xu Xiaoyu's matter to intimidate the officials of the 36 counties in the Great Zhou. She wanted to make these officials respect the lives of the people at all times and reduce the number of wrongful cases.
This was beneficial to gathering the people's hearts and gathering their willpower.
As for the county magistrate of Yang County, he was set as a negative example.
A stone statue of him was placed in front of the Yang County government. It would be cursed by the people and would be recorded in history forever.
This action caused the Imperial Court's popularity in the Yang County and even the Northern County to rise to unprecedented heights.
Every day, the people who came to pay their respects to the State Temple in the county city would line up several miles away from the entrance of the State Temple. Some people would even wait outside the next night just to be the first to enter the next day …
In recent days, the number of people in the State Temple had exceeded that of any other Taoist temple.
As for Li Mu, he also experienced the feeling of being famous.
The North County officials obviously had to follow the Emperor's orders and spread the news.
However, the reason for this was actually a scandal in the Northern County and even the Imperial Court. After all, this happened in the Northern County. Strictly speaking, it was because the County Governor and the County Minister didn't do enough. If the County City had restrained the County Magistrate earlier, this kind of injustice wouldn't have happened.
Therefore, they could only find another way and push Li Mu out, creating the image of an upright minor official who was not afraid of power, dared to resist the darkness, and fought against the ugly forces. It was just the right time to shift the focus.
It was Li Mu who said that Dou E was wronged.
That evil spirit was born because of Dou E's injustice.
Coincidentally, Li Mu was a constable in the County Office and was someone from the Imperial Court. He could represent the County Office and the Imperial Court.
This way, as long as the Imperial Court handled this case well and didn't cause too much resentment, Li Mu's light would cover the darkness of the Yang County Office.
Furthermore, this case that was originally the fault of the Northern County and a stain on the Imperial Court had become a good thing that was worth flaunting. It was also a way to gather people's hearts.
Li Mu didn't want to be high-profile, but when he walked on the streets, the people around him looked at him with admiration. He didn't need to take the initiative to guide them, and there was an endless stream of psychokinesis gathering on his body. He had nothing to say.
This psychokinesis came from the trust of the people. If it could be maintained for a long time, it would be a very strong force.
Even if it was a mortal, with such strong psychokinesis, they could make demons retreat.
Li Mu walked to the entrance of the County Office. When the two constables saw him, they immediately said, "Greetings, Constable Li!"
After returning to the County Office, County Magistrate Shen promoted Li Mu. Currently, he didn't have any constables under him and was directly responsible to County Magistrate Shen.
Li Mu smiled at the two constables and walked into the County Office.
One of the constables looked at him and said with admiration, "When Constable Li first entered the County Office, I knew that he was brave, but I didn't know that he was so brave. Not only did he scold the Imperial Court, he even dared to scold the Heavens and Earth …"
The other constables said enviously, "Constable Li is really a winner in life. He's only been here for two to three months and he's already been promoted to constable. He even has so many beauties by his side. I heard that the female shopkeeper of the Yunyan Pavilion and the two daughters of the White Demon King are his women …"
Li Mu walked into the front hall. As expected, County Magistrate Shen was drinking. When he raised his head and saw Li Mu, he was slightly excited. He waved his hand and said, "Li Mu, you're here. Come and drink with me …"
"No, no …" Li Mu waved his hand and said, "I'm actually here to receive my reward …"
"If you didn't mention it, I would have forgotten." County Magistrate Shen put down the wine pot and said, "You killed four of Chu Jiang Of Gojoseon's Ghost Generals. I've already reported to the County Magistrate and allowed you to enter the Earth Room to choose four things. I guess the Imperial Court will also reward you, but I'm afraid you'll have to wait for a few days …"
Li Mu was already familiar with the Xuan Room in the County Office's Treasury. However, this was his first time in the Earth Room.
There were much fewer things here than in the Xuan Room.
On the shelf where the Fu-lu was placed, there were only a few pieces of Earth Fu-lu.
Under normal circumstances, only Fortune Realm and Seethrough Realm cultivators were able to write Earth-rank talismans. Earth-rank talismans were divided into three ranks, and the talismans here were all Earth-rank low-grade.
County Magistrate Shen introduced them one by one. "This is the Purple Cloud Thunder Talisman. A thunder technique is sealed in it. It can kill Fourth Realm Demonic Ghosts. It shouldn't be of much use to you. After all, you can kill Ghost Generals of the Vile Soul Realm without the help of the Fu-lu."
After refining the Soul Energy of the four Ghost Generals, Li Mu's three spiritual souls were very condensed. He could advance to the Congregate Realm at any time. When that time comes, he would be able to release purple thunder with his own mana. Of course, he would not use this opportunity on the Purple Cloud Thunder Talisman.
County Magistrate Shen continued, "This is the Sword Talisman. A sword technique is sealed in it. It has the power of a Creation Realm cultivator. It can also kill Fourth Realm cultivators. You don't have to think about it."
"This is the Five Elements Escape Talisman. Activating this talisman will allow you to use the Five Elements Escape Technique for two hours."
"This is the Earth Low-grade Divine Travel Talisman. Activating it with the Congregate Realm cultivator will allow you to travel at a speed comparable to that of Dongxuan cultivators. However, it can only last for one hour."
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County Magistrate Shen introduced them one by one. After careful consideration, Li Mu chose the Low-grade Divine Travel Talisman.
The Earth Low-grade Fu-lu could unleash the power of a Creation Realm cultivator and could kill Fourth Realm cultivators instantly. However, Li Mu could also suppress Fourth Realm cultivators with the help of Madam Chu. All the offensive Fu-lu were useless to him.
However, the Earth Low-grade Divine Travel Talisman was of great use to him.
If he had this talisman with him that day, he would not have been chased by the First Ghost General for so long and had to seek help from the White Demon King to escape.
After choosing the Fu-lu, Li Mu looked at the row of Dharma treasures.
The value of an Earth Low-grade Dharma treasure was higher than the Fu-lu and elixir pills of the same grade. After all, the latter two could only be used once. If the Dharma treasure was cherished, it could send away several owners.
Therefore, the Dharma treasures placed in the Earth Low-grade Dharma rooms were only Mystic-level superior-grade Dharma treasures.
Of course, a Dharma treasure of this grade was much better than Li Mu's Baiyi. Baiyi was only a Mystic-level inferior-grade Dharma treasure. However, its significance to Li Mu could not be measured by its grade.
Li Mu did not choose a weapon. Instead, he chose an auxiliary flying boat Dharma treasure.
Although Sword Kinesis Flight was elegant, it could not carry people. The flying boat's speed was not slow. It could be big or small. It was a type of Dharma treasure that cultivators loved to use as a means of transportation.
When Li Mu thought about how he could use it to take Liu Hanyan, Wanwan, and Xiao Bai on a scenic tour in his spare time and sleep on the boat when he was tired, he did not hesitate to choose it.
County Lieutenant Shen walked to the next row of wooden shelves and continued to introduce, "These elixirs can be divided into four categories. The first category is to strengthen one's foundation and improve one's Dharma power. The second category is usually used for healing. The third category is used in fights. After it explodes, it will be extraordinarily powerful. The last category is for special purposes such as the Soul-Nurturing Elixir and the Demon Transformation Elixir. You will not be able to use them."
Li Mu picked up a milky white porcelain bottle and asked, "What is the Demon Transformation Elixir?"
County Lieutenant Shen explained, "This elixir can dissolve the Demon Aura on demons. Cultivators will not be able to discover their demon identity unless they deliberately open their Third Eye. Some of the officials and nobles in Zhong Province who like demons will let them consume this elixir to prevent them from being accidentally injured by cultivators …"
Li Mu put away the elixir and said, "I'll take this."
With this elixir, the Demon Aura on Xiao Bai's body could be completely dissolved. She would not have to hide her aura and stay at home every day. She could happily go shopping and listen to music with Wanwan.
County Lieutenant Shen looked at him and said, "If you want it, I'm afraid one elixir is not enough."
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