Chapter 87: The Heavy Sword (1 more update)

What could Fang Yu say? Lord Li Baizhen had never doubted Shi Chengxin at all.Fang Yu didn’t know whether the demon had temporarily devoured a person and donned their skin to gather intelligence,

or if it had taken on the appearance of Shi Chengxin long ago.

And seeing how earnestly Lord Li Baizhen was investigating the mole, Fang Yu had another question.

After pondering, he still asked,

"Lord Li Baizhen, why didn’t you use the previous artifact to individually interrogate them?"

With that candle, wouldn’t the demon have nowhere to hide?

But Lord Li Baizhen just looked at Fang Yu with a complex expression,

"You don’t understand, artifacts can sometimes be more terrifying than demons."

"Using artifacts comes at a price."

"Different artifacts require different prices to be paid."

"Take the for instance, I cannot go into details about the cost, but I can tell you that if I use it too many times, I would be cut off from the path of Martial Arts and might even age prematurely and die."

"Moreover, the is not absolutely accurate; it has its flaws and can even make mistakes."

"An artifact with flaws cannot be considered as absolutely accurate. But you know, Ding Hui was also there at that time."

"Only by combining her methods can the be most effective."

"However, Ding Hui’s current abilities are derived from Shuang Xuyao. The bloodline of Shuang Xuyao is mixed, and even if the demon’s abilities are somewhat special, due to the purity of the bloodline, they can’t make a public appearance."

"This means that even if I catch a big fish and sit them in front of the , it may end up being played by the big fish, who could use the opportunity to cleanse their identity and infiltrate our ranks."

Fang Yu was shocked.

So that thing was a lethal weapon!

But then, he was confused.

He pointed to himself,

"Why would you use such an important thing on me?"

"It’s simple, newly arrived artifacts always need someone to test their quality, to inspect them. You just happened to be available."

Lord Li Baizhen smiled.

"Moreover, that ’Demon Curse’ on you is quite intriguing. Once the upper echelons were informed, they immediately had ideas."

Decapitation but not dead, right!

Damn it! They had thought of making me go undercover among demons from the start!

"Don’t be angry, the upper echelons won’t mistreat you."

"And, Diao Deyi, you should be clear, in this world, there is no absolute method to detect the hidden body of a demon."

"All artifacts are only aids,"

"Most of the time, the outcome of an interrogation is determined by the ability of the interrogator."

"If we really need to determine if someone is a demon,"

"Memories, habits, actions, and other details accumulated over time are actually the best evidence for judging if a demon has possessed someone."

"But what’s terrifying about demons is... they live a long time."

Fang Yu was puzzled.

"What’s so terrifying about living a long time?"

Lord Li Baizhen’s expression was complex: "Yes, what’s so terrifying about living long. But what if a demon lives longer than your entire lifetime? Wouldn’t you then think that living long is terrifying?"

Living longer than my entire lifetime?

Fang Yu couldn’t comprehend immediately.

After mulling it over, he suddenly realized and widened his eyes,

"Are you saying... that..."

Lord Li Baizhen nodded,

"Yes, some demons... eat children. Then they grow up in that body, live until the body dies of old age, and then change into a new skin!"

"Their memories are all real. Their actions are all their own."

"Everything about him has traces to follow. His life’s trajectory is flawless!"

"The only flaw is that they eat humans, get caught by someone who sees them, or get caught in the act when they commit crimes."

"Otherwise, how could you imagine that someone who has lived with you for ten or twenty years since childhood turns out to be a deeply hidden demon?"

"Other than the moment when a person’s head falls to the ground, other than the moment when the demon’s true form is revealed, can you accept someone beheading and killing your relative or friend?"

"You cannot! So, you will resist, save people, obstruct, create disturbances, and do everything to prevent all this, but end up saving the demon!"

Fang Yu empathizes.

If someone suddenly said that his second sister was a demon and had to kill her.

Could Fang Yu accept it? Definitely not!

But from another’s viewpoint, without these eyes that can see life values, who can truly distinguish the real from the fake?

At this moment, Lord Li Baizhen pats Fang Yu on the shoulder.

"This is just one example; some demons don’t need to lurk for so long. Casually eating a person, they live peacefully for three to five years, their companions have long gotten used to all their actions, becoming flawless."

"Even if the Foolish Underworld comes to capture, those people will only testify to guarantee for that demon, unwittingly becoming accomplices."

"At that time, you, as a member of the Foolish Underworld, need to stake your achievements, future, and even personal fate! You must make that cut!"

"Head falls, demon reveals its form!"

"You feel relieved, relaxed."

"Head falls, yet there is no sound."

"Then you will forever bear the burden of a human life, those relatives and friends will see you as an enemy, constantly seeking opportunities to kill you, to repay blood with blood."

"This is the real job of the Foolish Underworld."

"Welcome to... the world of the Executioner."

Fang Yu: ...

Although Lord Li Baizhen spoke in a jesting tone, Fang Yu sensed the heaviness in his words.

This is indeed... quite twisted and crazy.

Fortunately, I have a pair of discerning eyes.

"First! Never act impulsively!"

"Second! Absolutely do not miss judging any demon!"

"Third! Absolutely fair and beautiful judgment!"

"Justice Captain Diao Deyi, requesting to lead the team!"

Fang Yu stands upright, his back as if illuminated by the light of righteousness!

"Lord Li Baizhen, rest assured, I, Diao Deyi, will definitely not misjudge any good person, nor misjudge any demon!"

"Hahahaha!"

Lord Li Baizhen laughs heartily.

As if in Fang Yu, he sees his younger self.

Back then, he was also full of confidence, full of passion.

Until he had wrongly killed many good people.

Until all the evidence slapped him in the face, and even with a swing of his sword, he still could not see the demon reveal its form.

Only then did Li Baizhen truly understand, how heavy the sword in his hand was.

This not only concerns the life of the person involved but even affects the fates of those around the deceased.

The sword, is heavy!

When he truly understood this, he had already become a commander, surrounded by a group of trustworthy brothers.

The Foolish Underworld is actually quite dark, but he wants to be that light, even if it is just a glimmer.

"Let’s go, rest early today, you have big things to handle tomorrow."

Lord Li Baizhen sends Fang Yu outside, then waves goodbye.

Fang Yu looks up at the sky, suddenly feeling an extremely faint sense of relief in his body.