Chapter 53

Faced with Xue Qingshan's well-intentioned arrangement, Qin Shaoyou was somewhat reluctant.

Walking with a beautiful companion is certainly nice, but how can it compare to the safety of being by his brother-in-law's side?

Moreover, Qin Shaoyou was thinking that once Xue Qingshan was done with his business, he would seek him out to learn about the knowledge of Gang Qi (a form of energy).

Although Qin Shaoyou couldn't practice Gang Qi now, if he could study it in advance, wouldn't he be able to learn it more efficiently in the future?

Xue Qingshan noticed Qin Shaoyou's reluctance and his expression immediately darkened.

"What, you don't want to carry out this mission?"

In his heart, he was still cursing: "Brat, don't be ungrateful. Others would kill to have me create such an opportunity for them."

Seeing his change in expression and with so many colleagues watching, Qin Shaoyou naturally couldn't say he was unwilling.

Besides, those children who had been turned into dogs were truly pitiful, and Qin Shaoyou wanted to help them return to their human form as soon as possible.

So he said, "No! I will ensure the mission is completed!"

Xue Qingshan grunted, thinking to himself that this was more like it.

Just as he was about to give some more instructions, Qin Shaoyou made a request: "Sir... Sir, when we set out, can I take two bodies from the side hall of the city god temple?"

"What do you want to take?"

Xue Qingshan thought he must have heard wrong.

I'm sending you to flirt with girls, and you want to take two corpses? What do you need those for?

Do you want to set the mood by placing corpses next to you while you flirt, or do you plan to discuss corpse driving with others? Tell me, is this what a normal person does?

Seeing Xue Qingshan's stunned expression, Qin Shaoyou quickly explained, "Two of my subordinates were killed in the previous battle. I want to personally deliver their bodies home..."

After hearing the explanation, Xue Qingshan's expression eased, and he felt a bit relieved, thinking that Qin Shaoyou had grown and was starting to act like an official.

Qin Shaoyou's reason also left him no choice but to agree.

"Alright, take them. When you console their families, tell them that Wei and Yao were both brave men. Also tell their families that if they encounter any difficulties in the future, they can come to the Luo Cheng Town Demon Suppression Bureau to find me!"

Qin Shaoyou snapped to attention and said loudly, "Yes! I will convey the message on behalf of Wei and Yao's families!"

Many of the other Night Watchmen heard Xue Qingshan's words, and although their reactions varied, they were all moved and reassured.

In the Demon Suppression Bureau, no one could guarantee how long they would live.

While the Night Watchmen were not afraid of death, they were concerned about the well-being of their families after they died. Xue Qingshan's words, though not as grand as "I will take care of your wife and children," still provided a guarantee.

Qin Shaoyou also noticed this and deliberately answered loudly so that more Night Watchmen would notice. Even if they didn't hear Xue Qingshan's words, they would inquire later, thus helping Xue Qingshan, the new hundred-man commander, establish an image of caring for his subordinates in the hearts of the Night Watchmen in Luo Cheng.

Xue Qingshan looked at Qin Shaoyou with satisfaction and thought to himself: "The brat is quite smart in these matters."

After some thought, he called over all the Night Watchmen involved in the escort mission.

This time, he did not assign a chief flag bearer to lead the mission but pointed at Qin Shaoyou and said, "This escort mission will be led by Qin Xiaofei. You must all follow Qin Xiaofei's orders. If I find out that anyone disobeys, they will be severely punished upon returning to the Demon Suppression Bureau!"

The Night Watchmen involved in the escort mission, especially the junior flag bearers of Qin Shaoyou's rank, all became serious and responded in unison.

Xue Qingshan entrusted this team to Qin Shaoyou to give him more training.

The recent case of the Black Lotus Sect's unrest in Mianyuan County and the previous case at Wu Family Castle had earned Qin Shaoyou a lot of merit.

With the favor of important people and the connection to Attendant Zhang, Xue Qingshan believed that Qin Shaoyou would likely be promoted to chief flag bearer in no time.

Therefore, he was also letting Qin Shaoyou get used to managing a larger team.

Xue Qingshan had many other matters to handle. After giving a few more instructions and reminding Qin Shaoyou to be careful on the journey, he left the city god temple with a few guards and the chief flag bearer, not knowing where he was going or what he was going to handle.

After seeing Xue Qingshan off, Qin Shaoyou turned to the Night Watchmen involved in the escort mission and said, "This journey will be tough, but when we return to Luo Cheng, I will treat you all to drinks."

Seeing him take the initiative to be friendly, the Night Watchmen involved in the escort mission naturally didn't want to lose face and all responded positively.

Someone even joked, "Sir Qin, can you take us to Cat Catching Alley to dance the Sand Dance while we drink?"

An expert! Zhu Xiuzai's eyes lit up, and he turned to this like-minded person, hoping to have a chance to chat and discuss the Sand Dance experience.

"Sure!" Qin Shaoyou didn't hesitate and agreed with a smile.

He had made a lot of money at Wu Family Castle, and while it might not be enough to take so many people to a brothel, going to Cat Catching Alley was no problem.

Spending some money to make these "borrowed" people work hard was worth it in Qin Shaoyou's view.

The Night Watchmen involved in the escort mission cheered again, and someone even shouted, "Boss is generous, boss is healthy!"

Even the few junior flag bearers who had shown no expression but were definitely somewhat dissatisfied smiled and started calling Qin Shaoyou brother.

Indeed, there was nothing that couldn't be resolved by a trip to Cat Catching Alley.

If there was, then they would go a few more times... or spend more money to visit a brothel.

The four great friends in life applied equally in this world.

Just as everyone was excited, Su Tingyu suddenly said, "Dance the Sand Dance in Cat Catching Alley? Sounds interesting, we want to go too."

Although Su Jianqing didn't speak, she looked very curious and interested, and after Su Tingyu spoke, she nodded repeatedly.

In the sisters' view, if Cat Catching Alley could make the Night Watchmen so eager, it must be a good place.

And the Sand Dance, although they didn't know what kind of dance it was, sounded interesting just by the name.

The scene instantly fell silent.

The Night Watchmen, who had been excited and discussing which "number" was better, suddenly fell silent, their expressions awkward.

They didn't have the courage to take the female Taoist priests from the Jade Emperor Temple to Cat Catching Alley to dance the Sand Dance.

If the head of the Jade Emperor Temple found out, they would be in serious trouble.

"Why aren't you talking?"

Su Tingyu looked bewildered.

"Ah, I just remembered that the cages on the carriage need to be secured... What are you all standing there for? Come with me."

"Ah, I also remember that I haven't finished handing over my duties. We need to go and hand them over before we set out."

"I still have things to do..."

More than half of the Night Watchmen around them quickly left.

Qin Shaoyou also found an excuse to leave: "Monk, Scholar, we are about to set out, let's quickly go and get some new equipment."

"Right, get new equipment."

Ma Heshang and Zhu Xiuzai nodded and quickly led a few subordinates to follow Qin Shaoyou.

This made Su Tingyu very angry.

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean? Why are you all leaving? I just asked you to take us to Cat Catching Alley to dance the Sand Dance. Why are you all running faster than me? Are you so stingy that you don't want to treat us?"

Su Jianqing, on the other hand, realized what was going on and spat, "Enough, stop shouting. Cat Catching Alley is definitely not a good place, and the Sand Dance is not a proper dance."

"What do you mean it's not a proper dance? What kind of dance is it?"

Su Tingyu became even more curious.

"And Cat Catching Alley, if it's not a good place, why are they so excited and looking forward to it?"