Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Chapter 44 Slaying the Fox Demon_1

Under the bombardment of the invisible Qi force, the bronze bell started to shake wildly.

In a single breath, dense and numerous cracks appeared on its surface.

The fox demon's eyes were full of dread, but she could do nothing, only watching, wide-eyed, as her treasured item quietly shattered.

As she turned to flee, she found she couldn't even move her fingers.

The Four Harmonies True Gang! That was the trump card of the Demon-suppression Bureau Qingzhou General!

This damned woman actually taught the enemy this martial art!

No matter how many thoughts raced through its mind, the skies full of True Gang suddenly pierced through the fox demon's body, like a helpless, torn flag riddled with countless arrows!

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Shocking blood holes covered the entire demonic body, which, under the continuous bombardment of the Qi force, gradually merged together, until the whole body became an indescribable mess of blood and flesh.

The only thing left intact was the Beast Origin Shen Yi had deliberately spared.

The fox demon didn't live to see it.

Lin Baiwei's face was no less shocked than her own, her little mouth agape in stunned disbelief, as if she had encountered a ghost.

Shen Yi walked over and picked up the Beast Origin.

He turned his head towards the bed, a strange look even more apparent in his eyes.

"Do you want to consider covering up with something first?"

Although the Demon-suppression Bureau battles demons and doesn't fuss over trifles, you should at least think of others.

I am also of an age where the blood runs hot, and seeing too much of such an erotic scene can easily affect one's state of mind.

"Ah…"

Lin Baiwei snapped out of it and casually draped the quilt over her body. Though slightly embarrassed, she didn't put on any airs of feigned modesty.

Besides, after such a scene, she had no thoughts for anything else.

If she remembered correctly, it had only been six days since she had given away the Four Harmonies True Gang.

Although it was incomplete due to her limited cultivation base, the fact that Shen Yi could use it was shocking enough.

"..."

Taking note of the woman's expression,

Shen Yi did not provide much of an explanation, as it was his deliberate intention.

With the death of the fox demon, Lin Baiwei would naturally return to the Lin Residence and would likely have no more interaction with him.

After listening to Zhang the Butcher's introduction,

Shen Yi was well aware of how different talents received vastly different treatments.

Compared to those Jade Liquid Perfection demon hunters that had taken ten years, Shen Yi was only at Twelve Major Orifices at over twenty years old, and apart from the "pseudo talent" accrued by his facade, he really had nothing remarkable to show for it.

Now was not the time to play down his ability.

Instead of exposing himself to strangers, it was better to show off in front of the somewhat familiar Lin Baiwei and leverage that relationship to help himself have a better start.

Now it seemed like he had probably achieved his goal, right?

Shen Yi was somewhat uncertain.

After all, no one knew if she would mention these days of hardship after returning to the Demon-suppression Bureau.

One can only listen to fate, I suppose.

Shen Yi rummaged through the cabinet and took out a black shirt that she had worn before, casually tossing it onto the bed: "There are no medicines here, but your family should have plenty, do you want me to escort you?"

"..."

So he's moving on from the topic just like that?

Lin Baiwei clenched the black shirt, her lips twitching slightly.

Why someone with Initial Realm cultivation could learn deep Jade Liquid Realm martial arts in just six days and use them so casually, such an astonishing fact, he not only accomplished but acted as if nothing had happened.

If it weren't for Shen Yi's face still showing unavoidable weakness, she would seriously doubt that he was only at the Initial Realm.

It was also fortunate that he was still at the Initial Realm…

At least his progress in the realm was still within the range of an ordinary person, otherwise, it would indeed put the self-proclaimed geniuses of the martial family in Qingzhou to shame.

"No need, I can make it back on my own," Lin Baiwei finally reassured herself.

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

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"What amount of silver? How much?"

"Seven hundred and ninety taels of demon-slaying silver, of which ten taels are for your food expenses."

Shen Yi leaned against the wall with his arms crossed. Now that the demonic beasts had been exterminated, he could take the money with a clear conscience.

Lin Baiwei quickly changed her clothes and, staring at his back, felt both annoyed and amused.

Even down to the exact amount, so precise.

She wiped the wound on her neck, "I work at the Demon-suppression Bureau, with a rank equivalent to a Deputy General."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi silently turned around.

Just as she thought he would inquire further, she saw the young man roll his eyes slightly, with a touch of resignation, "Round it off, seven hundred taels."

"That's not what I meant!"

Lin Baiwei stomped her foot, obviously wanting to reveal the truth and thank him for his care during this time, as if her gratitude wasn't worth more than a bit of silver.

"Then there's nothing else."

Shen Yi did not feel that the woman owed him anything. The accounts were settled with money, and he had even earned a Jade Liquid Realm Martial Art.

It also conveniently allowed him to take the blame for slaying many demons.

For instance, this time, the Fox Demon would most likely place the blame on her "master."

The only pity was...

Shen Yi looked towards the lamb rib rack lying on the ground in the distance. He really couldn't cook. Before, he could pretend not to know, but now it would be impolite to make his future boss do the work.

"How about I stay for dinner before leaving?" Lin Baiwei looked in the same direction, swallowing her saliva.

"Just lie down and rest for a bit, watch and learn."

Without waiting for a response, she picked up the things and went into the kitchen.

Shen Yi paused, somewhat surprised.

A moment later, he focused his gaze outside the door, and the panel quickly opened.

[Slain Initial Realm Perfection Fox Demon, original lifespan of six hundred and two years, remaining lifespan four hundred and seventy-two, absorption complete]

[Remaining Demon lifespan: six hundred and fifty-seven years]

This Fox Demon was the most talented one Shen Yi had encountered, with the most remaining lifespan.

But now, he had no time to ponder over it.

Compared to the deliberately displayed Four Harmonies True Gang, it was the means of using lifespan to replenish the Twelve Major Orifices that should really be kept a secret.

Taking advantage of Lin Baiwei's absence, he invested five years of lifespan into the Wind and Thunder Demon Subduing True Solution.

The next moment, although his complexion was still pale, the hollow orifices inside him were instantly filled.

If he chose to, he could release a force like just now one hundred and thirty-one more times.

Shen Yi slowly gripped the handle of the blade.

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Night was falling.

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

As the man in the dark lengthy robe stepped onto the street, more than a dozen figures of varying appearances quietly converged towards him, their hushed conversations reaching his ears.

The beggar spoke gravely, "I went to the Lin Residence, and what's there is not Lord Lin. It's a Demonic Beast in disguise, I'm not sure if it has discovered me."

The young man holding the sugar figurine pole continued, "According to rumors in the town, Lord Lin went out of the city to slay demons and returned gravely injured, brought back to the Lin Residence by a certain Shen Yi who works there."

A few more people approached, "Shen Yi, born in the outskirts of Baiyun County, used to work in the kitchen of an inn, mixed with the street crowd from the age of fourteen, was later taken in by the head of the judicial department, Song Changfeng, to work in the government office, notorious and fond of gambling, and even suspected of colluding with Demonic Beasts to cause chaos."

Li Xinhan looked sideways, "A corrupt constable?"

Another person shook his head, "Not necessarily, according to the villagers of Liulimiao Village, he went there alone and slew thirteen demons. It was also confessed by the county government that on the day we arrived, the disciples of Vajra Gate were passing messages with the Dongshan Ape Demon to ambush Shen Yi in the wasteland, the next day, both the Ape Demon and the Eunuch Clerk were dead."

"I've made some discreet inquiries; numerous villagers had their daughters taken away by constables but later returned by his hand, with grain and flour as compensation. Considering the timing, it coincides with the days he was slaying demons."

Compiling all the information.

Li Xinhan's eyes looked into the distance toward a nearby door, slightly scoffing, "After enduring in silence for many years, achieving great skill, and clearing his name?"

The beggar knew he was joking, but still hesitated, "Although there are signs of perfunctory to the patrols, it's also possible what you said... After all, he had been ostracized by the entire government office. If it's all an act, it seems a bit too much."

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