From slaying demons and eradicating evil, begining the path to immortality 45

Chapter 45: Sword Slaying the Fox Spirit

Under the bombardment of the intangible True Qi, the copper bell violently trembled.

In a breath, countless cracks appeared on its surface.

Terror filled the fox spirit’s eyes, yet it could do nothing, only watching helplessly as its reliance shattered.

It tried to flee, but found it couldn’t even move a finger.

Fourfold True Qi! This was the signature skill of the Commander-in-Chief of the Demon-Suppressing Agency in Qingzhou!

This damned woman, she actually taught this martial art to him!

Regardless of its countless thoughts, the True Qi pierced through the fox spirit’s body, like a defenseless tattered flag, riddled with countless arrows!

*噗!* *噗!* *噗!*

Horrifying blood holes covered the entire demonic body, gradually merging together under the continued bombardment of the True Qi, until the entire body became an indescribable mass of bloody flesh.

The only thing remaining intact was the beast core that Shen Yi had deliberately left behind.

The fox spirit died without seeing it.

The shock on Lin Baiwei’s face was no less than her own; she opened her mouth dumbly, as if she had seen a ghost.

Shen Yi walked over and picked up the beast core.

Looking back at the bed, the strange look in his eyes became more pronounced.

“Should you consider covering yourself up first?”

Although the Demon-Suppressing Agency was at odds with demons and casualness was normal, could he at least consider others’ feelings?

He was also of an age full of vigor and vitality; seeing too many such alluring scenes was easily detrimental to one’s composure.

“Ah…”

Lin Baiwei reacted, casually draping the blanket over herself. While slightly embarrassed, she didn’t affect a coy demeanor.

Moreover, after witnessing the previous scene, she had no other thoughts.

If she remembered correctly, it had only been six days since she had passed on the Fourfold True Qi manual.

Although there were limitations due to her cultivation base, the True Qi just now wasn’t complete, but Shen Yi being able to use it was already astonishing.

“…”

Taking in the woman’s expression, Shen Yi didn’t explain much; it was deliberate on his part.

With the fox spirit dead, Lin Baiwei would naturally return to the Lin residence, making further interaction impossible.

After listening to Zhang the Butcher’s introduction, Shen Yi understood the vastly different treatment received due to differences in aptitude.

Compared to that demon hunter who had reached the Jade Liquid Realm’s perfection in ten years, he, at over twenty, was only at the Initial Realm with twelve apertures. Aside from the “false aptitude” accumulated through his [game] panel, he really had no remarkable skills.

Hiding his abilities wasn’t something to do at this time.

Rather than revealing it to strangers, it was better to showcase it in front of Lin Baiwei, who he was somewhat familiar with, and then use her connections to help him get a better start.

Now, it seemed his goal was achieved, right?

Shen Yi wasn’t sure.

After all, no one knew if she would mention this ordeal after returning to the Demon-Suppressing Agency.

He could only leave it to fate.

Shen Yi rummaged through the cabinet, found the black shirt she had worn before, and casually threw it on the bed: “There’s no medicine here, but your family shouldn’t lack it. Should I take you home?”

“…”

He changed the subject that quickly?

Lin Baiwei clutched the black shirt, her lips twitching.

Why, with Initial Realm cultivation, having learned the deepest martial art of the Jade Liquid Realm in six days, and being able to use it casually, such a shocking thing, not only did he do it, but he acted as if nothing happened.

If Shen Yi’s face wasn’t still palely showing exhaustion, she would have suspected he wasn’t at the Initial Realm at all.

It was a good thing he was still at the Initial Realm…

At least his realm progression was still within the normal range for a human; otherwise, it would have made those self-proclaimed talented warriors of Qingzhou feel ashamed.

“No, I can go back myself,” Lin Baiwei finally managed to comfort herself.

“Remember to have your father send the money he owes me.” Shen Yi turned away, giving her time to change clothes.

“What money? How much?”

“Seven hundred and ninety taels of demon-slaying silver; ten taels are for your food.”

Shen Yi crossed his arms against the wall; now that the demon was eliminated, he could collect this money with a clear conscience.

Lin Baiwei quickly changed her clothes, staring at his back, feeling both angry and amused.

Such precise accounting, down to the last tael.

She wiped the wound on her neck: “I work for the Demon-Suppressing Agency, with a rank equivalent to a lieutenant-general.”

As soon as she said this, Lin Baiwei saw Shen Yi silently turn around.

When she thought he was going to ask more, she saw the young man roll his eyes, saying with a slight sigh:

“Round it down, seven hundred taels.”

“That’s not what I meant!”

Lin Baiwei stamped her foot, clearly intending to reveal her true identity to thank him for his care during this time. Could a little silver be more valuable than her gratitude?

“Then there’s nothing else.”

Shen Yi didn’t feel that the woman owed him anything; the transaction was settled, and he even gained a Jade Liquid Realm martial art.

It also helped him shoulder many of the burdens of demon slaying.

For example, this time, the fox spirit would most likely hold her “master” accountable.

The only pity was…

Shen Yi looked at the leftover lamb ribs on the ground; he really couldn’t cook. Before, he could pretend not to know, but now asking his future superior to do the work was impolite.

“Or, should I have dinner before I leave?” Lin Baiwei also looked over, swallowing her saliva.

“You rest for a while, I’ll take care of it.”

Before she could respond, she picked up the things and went into the kitchen.

Shen Yi was slightly stunned; it was somewhat unexpected.

A moment later, he turned his gaze to the door, and his panel quickly unfolded.

【Slain Initial Realm, Perfection Fox Spirit, total lifespan 602 years, remaining lifespan 472, absorption complete】
【Remaining demon lifespan: 657 years】

This fox spirit was the most talented one Shen Yi had ever seen, and it also had the most remaining lifespan.

But he had no time to think about it now.

Compared to the deliberately revealed Fourfold True Qi, the method of replenishing the twelve apertures through lifespan was something that should truly be hidden.

While Lin Baiwei was out, he invested five years of lifespan into the Wind and Thunder Subduing Demon Manual.

The next moment, although he was still pale, the previously empty apertures in his body were instantly filled.

As long as he wanted, he could release another 131 attacks like the one just now.

Shen Yi slowly grasped his knife hilt.

…

Night fell.

In Baiyun County, only a few scattered passersby remained on the long street.

As the man in the dark black shirt stepped onto the street, more than ten figures of varying appearances quietly gathered, their fragmented words entering his ears.

The beggar’s face was grave: “I checked Lin’s residence; that wasn’t Lord Lin, it must be a demon transformed; I’m not sure if it noticed me.”

The young man with the sugar-person stick continued: “According to rumors, Lord Lin went out of the city to slay demons, returned seriously injured, and was sent back to the Lin residence by the constable surnamed Shen.”

Several more people approached: “Shen Yi, born in the suburbs of Baiyun County, once worked as a handyman in a restaurant kitchen, started mixing on the streets at fourteen, was later noticed by Song Changfeng, the head of the prison, and entered the yamen, with a tarnished record, a gambler, even colluding with demons to create chaos.”

Li Xinhån glanced sideways: “A villainous constable?”

Another person shook his head: “Not necessarily; according to the villagers of Liuli Temple, he once went alone and slew thirteen demons. It’s also known that on the day we came, the disciples of the King Kong Sect and the Dongshan ape demon communicated and ambushed Shen Yi in the wasteland; the next day, both the ape demon and the clerk were dead.”

“I secretly inquired; many villagers had their daughters abducted by constables, and were later returned by him, with rice and flour as compensation; the timing roughly coincides with his demon-slaying days.”

Summarizing the information, Li Xinhån looked into the distance, at the nearby door, with a slight sneer: “Hiding for years, reaching great power, clearing his name?”

The beggar knew he was joking, but still hesitated: “Although there’s suspicion of perfunctory patrol and a last-minute effort…but what you said isn’t impossible; after all, he was ostracized by the entire yamen; if it were an act, it would be a bit over the top.”

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