51: Goodbye, old friend, Yandu Inner City

Seeing Jiang Lan’s solemn expression, Wu Qingyun said, “You don’t have to worry too much. That Blood Pill isn’t as terrifying as you imagine. While it does enhance strength, the resentment within it is too heavy. While boosting power, it also affects the user’s mind.”

“The degree of this influence is related to the concentration of vital essence in the Blood Pill. The higher the concentration, the greater the impact on the mind. If an entire city were truly sacrificed to obtain a Blood Pill, its effects would be unimaginable, but anyone who consumed it would likely fall into instant madness.”

Jiang Lan suddenly understood.

He had no doubt that if the Blood Pill had no side effects, those madmen of the Green Lantern Sect would commit even more heinous acts.

Just then, a beautiful woman’s voice came from the courtyard.

“Lan’er?”

Hearing the voice, Jiang Lan gave Wu Qingyun a look.

Communication between intelligent people doesn’t always require words.

A single glance was enough to convey the meaning.

Jiang Lan pushed open the courtyard door.

“Aunt, I’m here.”

Inside the courtyard, the beautiful woman quickly looked towards the door and let out a sigh of relief.

Before she could speak, Jiang Lan reached out and pulled Wu Qingyun in, saying, “Aunt, this is my friend. He’ll watch the courtyard. You can go back to your room and keep Cui’er company. If anything happens, just call him.”

The Great Yan Dynasty was still in a feudal era.

Jiang Lan’s status as a nephew made things easier to explain, but Wu Qingyun was a man, after all. Although Aunt was only the female family member of his subordinate’s subordinate, it was impossible for them to share a room.

“This…” The beautiful woman hesitated.

Jiang Lan reassured her, “Don’t worry, he’s more capable than I am.”

Wu Qingyun held it in for a long time, looked at Jiang Lan, and had a constipated expression.

After a moment, he spoke with a slight awkwardness, “Aunt… Mother, just leave this place to me.”

Jiang Lan secretly chuckled at his words.

He had called him “brother” so readily before, but now it was his turn to be Chen Heguang’s nephew.

“This… Alright.” The beautiful woman nodded slightly. “Is there anything you need me to do?”

Wu Qingyun quickly adapted to his role and said, “Aunt, you can rest assured and return to your room.”

“Okay.”

The beautiful woman agreed and went back to her room.

Jiang Lan twitched his lips.

This was truly a special period. Among the people he knew, Wu Qingyun was relatively the most reliable one, so he could only temporarily inconvenience his own Aunt.

“Brother Wu, I’ll be back soon.”

Wu Qingyun sat on a stone stool, facing the courtyard gate, and waved his hand without looking away.

Jiang Lan didn’t say anything more, opened the courtyard door, and left directly.

After stepping out, he took out a brocade box from his Pregnant.

The Scent-Tracking Bug’s direction had changed again; it was now pointing northwest.

Jiang Lan raised an eyebrow.

Northwest was the direction of the Demon Suppression Division.

Counting the time, exactly three days had passed since the prisoner left.

He had told the prisoner to report to the Demon Suppression Division every three days.

Originally, Jiang Lan had just said it casually, not really expecting him to report.

But judging by this… Jiang Lan immediately took large strides towards the Demon Suppression Division.

After walking for a distance, he opened the brocade box again to take a look. The bug’s head was still pointing northwest.

It should be the Demon Suppression Division, no doubt.

The entire Great Yan Capital City was shaped like a ‘ return’ character, divided into the Inner City and the Outer City.

The Inner City was, naturally, where the Imperial Palace and a very small number of wealthy merchants and gentry gathered.

The Outer City, on the other hand, was where most common people lived.

The Demon Suppression Division’s yamen was located right next to the southeastern direction of the Inner City.

Further northwest would lead into the Inner City area.

Jiang Lan walked for a moment and arrived at the street where the Demon Suppression Division was located.

It was just the beginning of the Chen hour (7-9 AM), and the street was not as lively as it was in the afternoon when people got off work.

Even on the small two-story pavilion, there were no girls soliciting customers yet.

No, there was one.

“Young Master, come in and have some fun~”

Jiang Lan looked up and saw an old acquaintance on the pavilion.

It was a girl dressed in a light green silk dress, with a section of her fair arm exposed. She had a smile on her face and was waving at Jiang Lan.

Jiang Lan recognized her. The one who used to call him “handsome boy” was this girl.

However, this girl was quite persistent with him. How long had it been, and she still hadn’t given up, greeting him every day.

Of course, it might also be his own wishful thinking.

Perhaps the girl treated every passerby equally, who knows.

But whether it was his wishful thinking or not, the girl’s work ethic was commendable.

It was still early in the morning, and her other colleagues were still sleeping, but she was already up and working.

Without responding to the girl, Jiang Lan lowered his head again and walked towards the Demon Suppression Division.

As soon as he entered the main gate of the Demon Suppression Division, Jiang Lan saw Yu Zhi and two Civilian Servant he didn’t know, chatting animatedly.

At this moment, Yu Zhi was half-closing his eyes, bragging to his two colleagues.

“Those Yellow Jade Buns, tsk tsk… do you understand what a delicacy is? The food at Yan Chun Pavilion is simply amazing, other places can’t even compare.”

Jiang Lan: “…”

If he remembered correctly, Yu Zhi seemed to have said last night that the food at Yan Chun Pavilion was no different from what was made in the division’s mess hall. How did it become a human delicacy today?

The two men listened to Yu Zhi’s bragging, also showing expressions of longing.

Seeing their expressions, Yu Zhi seemed quite satisfied, shaking his head and swaying.

As he swayed, his gaze met Jiang Lan’s slightly playful eyes.

Yu Zhi immediately perked up, “Chief?”

Jiang Lan took two steps forward.

“Did Huang Ming come today?”

Huang Ming was the name of the prisoner he had released earlier.

“Huang Ming?” Yu Zhi reacted for a moment before remembering who Jiang Lan was talking about.

He shook his head and said, “He didn’t come. I’ve been watching here ever since I punched in. He didn’t come.”

Jiang Lan chuckled.

This guy made slacking off sound quite fresh and refined.

But, he didn’t come?

That shouldn’t be.

The direction the Scent-Tracking Bug pointed was clearly here.

Jiang Lan took out the brocade box and opened it.

Inside, a clean white worm squirmed, its head still pointing northwest.

Jiang Lan narrowed his eyes slightly at the sight.

Still northwest.

Could it be that the person entered the Inner City?

His current location was already right next to the southeastern corner of the Inner City.

Further northwest, he would either be in the Inner City or on the other side of the Outer City.

“I understand.”

Jiang Lan replied, then turned and left the Demon Suppression Division again.

He had come out this time to find someone.

Since the person wasn’t here, there was no need for him to stay in the Demon Suppression Division.

At the Demon Suppression Division now, it was the same whether Jiang Lan punched in or not.

His superior was Chen Heguang, Chen Heguang’s superior was Qiu Rang, and Qiu Rang’s superior was Wu Qingyun.

As for Wu Qingyun’s superior, although Jiang Lan didn’t know who it was.

But such an important figure would surely not bother him.

Stepping out of the Demon Suppression Division, Jiang Lan pondered for a moment and decided to first check the outer perimeter of the Inner City.

After all, the person might not necessarily be in the Inner City; they could be on the other side of the Outer City.

Activating the Flood Dragon Swim, Jiang Lan moved swiftly, and a moment later, he arrived at the eastern side of the Inner City’s exterior.

Looking at the Scent-Tracking Bug again, its head had changed direction, pointing due west.

The person was in the Inner City.