Chapter 84

Tianyilou.

It is a rather famous restaurant in Jincheng, a century-old brand. There are almost no people in Jincheng who haven't heard of Tianyilou.

Shen Changqing followed the directions of others and walked towards Tianyilou.

In less than a quarter of an hour.

From the outside, it looked quite luxurious, a store with three or four floors appeared in his line of sight.

Above the entrance of the restaurant, a horizontal plaque hung, inscribed with the three large characters "Tianyilou."

Looking inside, the guests were like clouds.

Even standing at the door, one could hear the noisy sounds from inside.

At this moment, a waiter-like person came out, politely clasping his hands towards Shen Changqing standing at the door.

"May I ask, sir, are you here for a meal or to stay? If you are staying, we have superior rooms in Tianyilou that can meet your needs. If you are here for a meal, we have renowned chefs whose skills are unparalleled in Jincheng."

"I want to stay."

Shen Changqing glanced at the waiter and smiled faintly.

Hearing this, the waiter became even more enthusiastic.

"Sir, please come in!"

After saying this, he led the way.

"Sir, we have three types of superior rooms in Tianyilou, each with different prices: one tael of silver, five taels of silver, and one tael of silver per day. Which one would you like?"

"The ordinary one is fine."

"Alright!"

Tianyilou is divided into five floors in total.

The bottom two floors are mainly for dining, while the top three floors are for accommodation.

Following the waiter to the third floor, he skillfully opened a room that was slightly towards the inside and then turned to look at Shen Changqing.

"Sir, this room, although a bit towards the inside, is spacious and bright. On a regular day, you can see the entire street below from the window. It is one of the few good rooms on the third floor."

Shen Changqing stepped in, and his field of vision widened considerably.

The room was not small, and the interior layout was very complete.

For such a room, one tael of silver per day is a very reasonable price.

He walked to the window.

He pushed open the window, and the light in the room instantly became brighter. Through the window, he could clearly see the bustling street below.

"Nice!"

Shen Changqing nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he casually closed the window and sat down at the table.

On the other side.

The waiter also closed the door, came to Shen Changqing, and bowed.

"Inspector Yu San of the Heavenly Surveillance Corps, greets Inspector Shen of the Demon Suppression Bureau!"

"Do you know me?"

The other's actions did not surprise Shen Changqing too much; he just spoke indifferently.

Hearing this,

Yu San respectfully replied, "Inspector Shen, you jest. When you came to Jincheng on a mission, we of the Heavenly Surveillance Corps naturally received the news. The portrait of Inspector Shen had already been in our hands before your arrival.

The arrival of Inspector Shen is sincerely welcomed by all the members of the Heavenly Surveillance Corps in Jincheng."

"I am just a lowly Yellow Rank Demon Exterminator. The Heavenly Surveillance Corps need not take it too seriously. This time, I accepted the mission to assist your Heavenly Surveillance Corps in investigating the Eternal Alliance's base."

Shen Changqing's expression was calm.

Yu San, however, remained respectful throughout.

"Inspector Shen is too modest. We of the Heavenly Surveillance Corps are also aware of your deeds in Lin'an City. To be able to destroy the Eternal Alliance's base and slay numerous Grievance Rank monsters, although you are a Yellow Rank Demon Exterminator, in terms of strength, there are few Mystic Rank Demon Exterminators who can match you.

With Inspector Shen here, even if there is an Eternal Alliance base in Jincheng, it is nothing to worry about."

He had already flattered him.

However, what he said was also true.

An ordinary Eternal Alliance base would at most have a先天-level demon or a Grievance Rank monster.

With the other's strength,

Destroying an Eternal Alliance base is not impossible.

Regarding the flattery,

Shen Changqing smiled inwardly but showed little reaction on his face: "Who is currently in charge of the Heavenly Surveillance Corps in Jincheng?"

"The supervisor is not at Tianyilou at the moment, but the news of Inspector Shen's arrival has surely been spread. It won't be long before the supervisor returns and will contact Inspector Shen."

Yu San answered truthfully.

"Um."

Shen Changqing nodded and then looked at Yu San.

"Currently, there are not only I but also other Demon Exterminators who have come to Jincheng. You should be aware of this. I need you to report the information of those apprentice Demon Exterminators to me every day.

In addition, do not leak my information in Jincheng."

As a Yellow Rank Demon Exterminator, he has the right to obtain information about local apprentice Demon Exterminators from the local Heavenly Surveillance Corps.

Similarly,

If there were Mystic Rank Demon Exterminators, they could also obtain information about Shen Changqing through the Heavenly Surveillance Corps.

This is the privilege of high-ranking Demon Exterminators over low-ranking ones.

If both were at the same level, there would be no such privilege.

"I understand."

Yu San bowed and accepted the order.

Then, he straightened up.

"Inspector Shen, please stay here for now. If you need anything, feel free to ask. The customs and scenery in Jincheng are quite good. You have been in the capital for a long time and probably haven't been to Dahuang Prefecture, so you can take the opportunity to experience it."

"I will."

"Your subordinate will take my leave!"

The waiter left the room and closed the door again.

Shen Changqing went to the window, opened the closed window, and then sat back at the table.

About half an hour later.

The door was knocked on again.

Yu San returned, holding a tray with a pot of hot water and some snacks.

"Sir, this is a selection of our restaurant's specialty snacks that we offer to each guest. You can try them. The pot of hot water is for you to make tea and quench your thirst. If you need more, you can call out at any time."

"Alright."

Shen Changqing watched as Yu San placed the items on the table and then respectfully left, closing the door again.

Picking up the pot of hot water,

There were also some tea leaves on the table, so he made himself a pot of tea.

A not too strong tea aroma rose, and Shen Changqing took a small sip.

The tea water went down his throat.

He immediately used his true qi to digest it and silently felt it.

No poison!

After confirming, Shen Changqing felt relieved and drank boldly, while his mind recalled some things.

"The Heavenly Surveillance Corps in Jincheng is undoubtedly much better than in Lin'an City. Although Tianyilou is famous, it has existed for a long time. The most dangerous place is often the safest.

The Heavenly Surveillance Corps has used this as a base and has stood firm to this day, so they must have many means.

Moreover, Tianyilou may not be the only base of the Heavenly Surveillance Corps in Jincheng."

Without comparison, there would be no harm.

The Heavenly Surveillance Corps in Lin'an City and Jincheng are vastly different.

But it is normal.

Jincheng is located in Dahuang Prefecture, although not in a remote area, it is very close to the wilderness, where demons and evil spirits often cause trouble, which is very different from Lin'an City in Guangyuan Prefecture.

One could say,

If the Heavenly Surveillance Corps in Jincheng did not have sufficient means, they would have been destroyed by demons and evil spirits many times over.

More importantly,

Apart from demons and evil spirits, Dahuang Prefecture is close to the border of the Great Qin Empire, and Jincheng's current position is quite awkward.

Due to the border, Dahuang Prefecture is often invaded by barbarians, and military disasters occur almost every year.

These pieces of information,

Shen Changqing also studied thoroughly before leaving the Demon Suppression Bureau.

Regarding what barbarians are,

He has some understanding, they are merely uncivilized savages.

But if he had seen a barbarian, Shen Changqing could only shake his head.

After all, he had always been in the heartland of the Great Qin Empire, and barbarians, who are enemies of the Great Qin, would not engage in trade with the Great Qin, so there would be no barbarians in the heartland of the Great Qin.

Therefore,

If barbarians appeared in the heartland of the Great Qin, the situation would be unimaginable.

After staying in the room for a while, Shen Changqing went downstairs and walked outside.

It was his first time in Dahuang Prefecture.

When he first arrived, he followed Xu Yi and others to the restaurant, silently observing their movements.

After meeting them, Shen Changqing came to Tianyilou and met with the Heavenly Surveillance Corps.

As Yu San said,

It was his first time in Jincheng, and he was very curious about the customs and scenery that were completely different from the capital.

While on a mission, it is also necessary to enjoy life.

If there is no fun, what is the point of slaying demons and evil spirits?

"Slaying demons and evil spirits is only to have a peaceful place in the future, to live the life I like. If after slaying demons and evil spirits, life is still full of suffering, then it is meaningless."

Walking on the street, Shen Changqing looked at the surroundings and thought to himself.

Jincheng is very large.

At least much larger than Lin'an City.

After spending one or two hours, he finally stopped.

Many people were gathered ahead, and Shen Changqing squeezed in, just in time to see several women dressed provocatively, with makeup on their faces, waving colorful handkerchiefs, and trying to attract customers.

"Sir, come and play."

"Everything is available in the Wanhualou. Why not come in and relax?"

The women smiled charmingly, walked to a man, and skillfully held his arm, acting affectionate.

The man blushed, trying to push her away, but the soft touch made him reluctant. Finally, under the woman's half-pushing and half-pulling, he entered the Wanhualou.

Seeing the women pulling customers, Shen Changqing was speechless.

He thought there was something interesting that attracted so many people, but it turned out they were all old lechers.

Whether in his past life or this one,

Shen Changqing had no great interest in such things.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, a woman's eyes lit up, and she walked up, grabbing Shen Changqing's arm, the warm touch coming to him.

"Sir, don't go!"