Starting from Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child Across the Heavens

"Hah, there's demonic aura!"

Looking at the Demon-slaying Sword that unsheathed itself and was trembling as a warning, Li Jing's face couldn't help but light up with joy, and excitement sparked in his eyes.

"There's demonic aura? Does that mean a demon has infiltrated Jiangdu City?"

"Could it be that the demon is among the crowd?"

The thought of this possibility turned many faces pale, with some people's gazes flitting about, subconsciously distancing themselves from others nearby.

"A demon?"

Seeing the unsheathed Demon-slaying Sword, Pang Yong and Wang Sheng were also taken aback, but unlike the panic of the ordinary people, their reactions were much more rational.

"Come!"

"Seal off all the exits!"

"Before this matter is resolved, no one is to leave without permission."

"If—"

Speaking here, Pang Yong hesitated, but finally clenched his teeth and said with a cold expression: "If anyone leaves without permission!"

"Execute them without mercy!"

"Understood!"

"Understood!"

Following Pang Yong's command, dozens of armored figures knelt on one knee simultaneously, responding with a heavy affirmation.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

With the transmission of the orders, a rustling sound of armor rubbing came from outside. The previously wide-open gate was now heavily shut.

"This!"

"This!"

Looking around at the unsheathed swords and the threatening soldiers, fear was apparent in everyone's eyes. Some people instinctively stepped back, hiding behind others as if this would grant them a tiny bit of safety.

However, there were also those who did the opposite; they purposely moved closer to the armored soldiers. In their view, the real danger wasn't from the soldiers but within the crowd.

Because among these people, there could be one, or several, demons hiding.

While everyone made their different choices, Li Jing had already slowly stood up. And amidst the shocked gazes of the people, he moved steadily, the tassel on the hilt swaying.

"This Treasure Sword, passed down by my ancestors, is extremely peculiar. Not only can it cut through iron like mud, but it can also sense demonic aura."

"Once there are members of the Demon Clan nearby, it will unsheathe itself as a warning!"

"It is precisely because of this Treasure Sword that I can slay demons and eliminate evil. Unbeaten in all battles!"

"In a while, I will bring this Treasure Sword close to you. If any demons are hiding, they will surely not escape."

Upon hearing Li Jing's words, everyone felt somewhat reassured. Nevertheless, there were also those whose eyes flickered, seemingly harboring their own thoughts.

Just then!

Pang Yong, the commander of Wang's army, took the initiative to step forward, gesturing with his hand to one side, and said solemnly: "After being checked, everyone should stand to the left."

"Those remaining, stay where you are, waiting for inspection!"

"Understood!"

"Understood!"

The rest of the populace complied, responding in unison.

With the cooperation of Pang Yong and Wang's army, Li Jing's verification work went very smoothly.

"The Demon-slaying Sword shows no reaction!"

"Not of the Demon Clan!"

"Go stand over there!"

"Not of the Demon Clan!"

"Move to that side!"

...

"Go stand to the side!"

As the verification proceeded, the number of people remaining in their original places grew fewer and fewer. The mood became increasingly tense, with more people visibly on edge, knowing that the demon must be among them.

And it wasn't just them thinking this!

The circle formed by the military was getting tighter and tighter, and the once relaxed expressions became tensely drawn.

"Not you!"

Li Jing looked straight at the person in front of him, and just when he was about to mentally collapse, he finally said indifferently.

"Whew!"

Hearing Li Jing's words, that person couldn't help but let out a long breath, his face showing an indescribable sense of relief.

"Not you!"

"Not you!"

"This one is not either!"

...

As one by one people departed.

The remaining became fewer and fewer, until in the end, there were less than ten left.

These ten people all had pale faces and evasive eyes.

"Old chap!"

"I never would've guessed, you're actually from the Demon Clan!"

"You're the one from the Demon Clan!"

"Your whole family is from the Demon Clan!"

"Nonsense!"

"My family has been in Jiangdu for generations. How could we possibly be from the Demon Clan?"

"Who knows!"

"Maybe, your family is a spy for the Demon Clan, that's also possible!"

"You!"

"You slander with unfounded accusations!"

The remaining people started to suspect each other, even pointing the finger directly at one another. The already tense atmosphere became increasingly heavy due to their accusations.

However, Li Jing remained unaffected by them. Holding the Treasure Sword, he slowly advanced.

As the talisman lit up, flashing with red light on the Treasure Sword, every person's heart rose to their throat. Some even unconsciously held their breath.

"You!"

"Move on!"

Amidst the oppressive atmosphere, another person was absolved of suspicion.

Li Jing's words were very simple.

Even somewhat cold.

But, to that person's ears, they sounded like heavenly music.

In the end, he couldn't help but grip his fist tightly in excitement, roaring repeatedly!

Due to being overly excited, his originally somewhat pale face turned a bit red.

Of course, as some rejoiced, others were worried.

As another person was cleared of suspicion, it meant that the suspicion on the rest became heavier.

Just when everyone thought the results would only come at the very end,

The Demon-slaying Sword in Li Jing's hand seemed to be stimulated by something, suddenly springing forth, emitting a crisp sound like a dragon's roar.

"A demon fiend?"

"The demon fiend is going to reveal itself!"

Watching the Longsword shoot forth by a full foot, spitting out sword radiance, everyone instinctively fixed their eyes.

A fat man with an ashen complexion stood opposite them, his teeth chattering, waving his hands in panic.

"It's not me!"

"Truly not me!"

"I am truly not a demon!"

"Merchant Lu!"

"How could it be him?"

Looking at the fat man with no trace of color on his face and eyes filled with terror, the crowd was also surprised. There was doubt in everyone's hearts.

One should know that Merchant Lu was a well-known wealthy merchant within the city. With multiple shops standing in bustling areas, his household servants were indeed numerous.

Could such a person be a demon?

In fact, not only did the crowd not believe it, but even Pang Yong and Wang Sheng were also shocked.

They all knew this Merchant Lu well.

In their memories, Merchant Lu, though avaricious and lustful, was very timid.

How could such a person be disguised as a demon?

Thinking of this, Pang Yong couldn't help but ask, "Xiahou Hero, could there be a mistake?"

"This Merchant Lu is famously a good man. How could he possibly be a demon?"

Hearing Pang Yong's words, Merchant Lu also nodded repeatedly: "Exactly, exactly!"

"I am a good person. How could I possibly be a demon?"

In response to everyone's doubts, Li Jing did not immediately answer, but stared straight at Merchant Lu.

One moment!

Two moments!

Several moments!

...

Merchant Lu felt as if he were a little rabbit being eyed by a lion, his body hair standing on end, and moisture under him.

The sight made the crowd involuntarily crinkle their noses, with some even subconsciously lifting a hand to cover their noses.

Just when everyone thought Li Jing would continue in silence...