I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 1381

Chapter 1381: Chapter 534: The Emperor’s Edict? Sorry, That Won’t Work on Me!

Ji Lianxing was still watching the gate at the Demon Suppression Department when a message suddenly came through, indicating a troublesome situation that couldn’t be resolved.

Could it be that Wu Lie had already made a move this quickly?

This was a matter of great importance, and Chen Mo didn’t dare hesitate. His figure flashed, and he disappeared from where he stood in an instant.

A moment later, Chu Yanli arrived at the backyard. She was hoping to spend a little more time with Chen Mo while it was still early, as it was rare for them to have the chance to be alone. But after searching around in vain, she couldn’t find him anywhere.

"Where did this guy run off to?"

"Leaving without saying a word, truly heartless..."

Chu Yanli stomped her foot in annoyance.

That desolate, plaintive look on her face, if Sikong Zuiyue were to see it, his jaw would probably drop to the ground.

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Demon Suppression Department.

Yesterday, the government office was attacked, resulting in a significant loss of personnel. Besides the Formation Path Department, various other areas suffered varying degrees of damage.

After settling the wounded, the remaining tributors began repair work. The top priority was to reconstruct the defense arrays to prevent any resurgence, at least until the Creation Golden Pill was completed without further incidents.

Clang——

Huang Haoran and others were setting up formation at the gate when they suddenly heard the sound of dense footsteps from afar, accompanied by the clashing of weapons.

"What is that..."

"The Military Prison?"

The group looked toward the sound and was stunned instantly.

They saw nearly a hundred soldiers armed and arrayed in armor, their weapons gleaming with a cold light. From the insignia on their armor, it was clear they were from the Five Cities Military Department, heading straight for the Demon Suppression Department!

"Not good!"

Seeing the approaching threat, a sense of unease rose in Huang Haoran’s heart. He said to the two tributors beside him, "You two guard the door here, don’t let anyone in. I’m going to find Director Sun!"

With that, he flew into the interior of the government office.

It didn’t take long before Sun Chongli came out of the gate with a group of tributors, his face changing at the sight before him!

Before him were a dense line of soldiers blocking the entrance, with the two gatekeepers already turned into blood-gourds, lying breathless on the ground, barely clinging to life!

"Jingran! Ruoxu!"

Huang Haoran exclaimed in shock, rushing forward to pull them back.

Swish——

As he stepped out, a long sword was immediately placed against his neck.

"Who gave you the order to move?" A burly general looked at Huang Haoran. "These two resisted orders and should be executed on the spot. Leaving them a breath has been merciful... So, do you want to die with them too?"

But Huang Haoran didn’t retreat. He frowned and glared angrily, "If you have the guts, just kill me!"

The general sneered, "You really think I wouldn’t dare?"

Noticing the official robes, Sun Chongli’s eyes flickered, "And you are..."

The middle-aged man said blandly, "I am Vice Minister Lei Xiwen of the Ministry of War, commissioned to take over all affairs of the government office."

"Vice Minister of the Ministry of War?"

Sun Chongli’s heart sank upon hearing this.

The sudden attack of the Military Prison, led by a Third-Level High Official, indicated the matters were far more complicated than expected.

Lei Xiwen glanced at him, "And who might you be?"

"I am Director Sun Chongli of the Formation Path Department, salutes to Lord Lei," Sun Chongli bowed respectfully.

"Director?" Lei Xiwen seemed slightly disdainful, shaking his head, "No wonder, with Commander Ling at the training ground and Counselor Yuan Junfeng dead, you now hold the highest position in the Demon Suppression Department. Work with me to complete the handover."

Sun Chongli tentatively asked, "Does Lord Lei have any official documents?"

"Naturally," Lei Xiwen tossed over a yellow paper.

Sun Chongli caught it, examining it closely, finding it indeed was the Emperor’s decree.

It stated that the Demon Suppression Department would be temporarily taken over by the Ministry of War, with an imperial seal at the bottom, only lacking a date, which was a bit peculiar.

"Do you have any objections?" Lei Xiwen asked.

Sun Chongli returned the Yellow Decree with both hands, hesitated slightly, and said, "Then after the Ministry of War takes over, can I stay in the Formation Path Department..."

Lei Xiwen interrupted, "Because Counselor Yuan Junfeng colluded with the Demon Clan, indirectly causing the destruction of the Observatory, these are grave matters. Until you are cleared of any suspicions, you must be detained in the Military Prison under unified administration. As for all items within the Demon Suppression Department, they are to be sealed, and no one is allowed to touch them!"