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Chapter 1: Demonic Chaos in the World
Chapter 1: Demonic Chaos in the World
The mottled earthen walls were illuminated by a dim oil lamp.
An old, red-cloth-covered bed emitted the scent of decaying wood.
Shen Yi stared at everything before him, his mind blank for a long while as he struggled to accept the fact that he had transmigrated into the body of a lowly officer in Baiyun County.
But everything around him felt so real.
The fragmented memories in his mind became increasingly clear.
In this world plagued by demonic chaos, evil spirits thrived.
In his previous life, he was a street punk who had clawed his way up from the bottom, finally managing to don an official's uniform, ensuring a life free of worry for food and clothing—a seemingly inspiring story.
But why did this person suddenly meet his demise? As he thought of this, Shen Yi felt a sudden, inexplicable pain at the back of his head.
He reached back and touched his head, only to find his hand covered in blood.
The glaring scarlet blood between his fingers seemed to trigger something, and in an instant, Shen Yi shook off the post-drunken stupor, and a surge of intense pain rushed over him.
"Ah!"
He widened his eyes, breathing heavily and rapidly.
Looking down, he saw a small maid at the foot of the bed, her face filled with terror as she clutched her undergarment.
Beside him, there was an old man in tattered clothes, his hunched body trembling as he held a wooden stick with a trembling grip. Blood dripped from the tip of the stick.
The two of them stared at him with pleading eyes, as if they had encountered a fierce beast, filled with both despair and fear.
"I say..."
Shen Yi clenched his teeth, his chest pounding with anger amidst the intense pain.
He glared at the old man, wanting him to put down the stick.
Just then, the maid suddenly went crazy, tugging at her remaining undergarment and wrapping it around Shen Yi's leg, wailing like a mad beast, "Master! I'll give you everything! Please let my father return to the countryside!"
The old man's hand loosened, and the stick clattered to the ground.
His face was numb, and his eyes were vacant, as if he had used all his strength with that one blow.
Given Shen Yi's notorious reputation in Baiyun County, once the old man opened his eyes again, there would be no way out for him and his daughter.
"Can you please shut up first?"
Shen Yi's eyelids twitched in pain.
He was already in agony and annoyance, and he couldn't bear the maid's wailing.
In his previous life, he had come to forcefully marry the Liu family's maid that night, and the old man's blow could be considered a righteous act, worthy of praise.
But he himself was innocent; why did he have to bear this unwarranted blow?
Shen Yi was filled with indignation but couldn't bring himself to curse out loud. After all, to others, Shen Captian was merely a little dazed before regaining consciousness, but no one knew he had become a different person.
He grabbed the clothes on the bed and casually threw them at the Liu family's maid, waving his hand to shoo her away, "Get out, get out!"
This blow had even caused him to hallucinate. In his previous life, he would have extorted a set of rooms from them.
He rubbed his temples, but the hallucination before him became even clearer.
[Current Martial Arts Skills]
Bone-Piercing Grasp (Major Mastery)
Demon Subjugation Blade Technique (Entry Level)
[You can infuse your Lifespan into martial arts to gain corresponding progress.]
[When your Lifespan is less than one year, you cannot continue to infuse.]
[Current Remaining Lifespan: 34 years]
...
Shen Yi read the words on the panel, a thought bubbling in his mind.
Indeed, according to his residual memories, his previous self did possess these two skills.
The Bone-Piercing Grasp was taught by the government office, and every law enforcement officer had to learn it as a signature skill.
It was because of his proficiency in this capture technique that his predecessor was able to rise in rank and become a small-time leader.
As for the Demon Subjugation Blade Technique, it was personally taught to the law enforcement officers by the Demon Suppressing Army Captain after Baiyun County was plagued by demonic harm. It was an authentic demon-slaying martial art.
However, by that time, his predecessor had already gained a little status and was indulging in pleasures, so instead of learning martial arts for self-defense, he had another way to survive in the world of demonic beings.
In other words, was this panel real and not a hallucination?
But this seemed rather useless.
Infusing his Lifespan to gain martial arts progress was no different from his previous life's idea of trading years of his life for a salary.
The problem was that in his previous life, he had already lived a miserable existence, with no hope or attachments. It wouldn't be a loss to enjoy a few more years with a salary.
But learning martial arts was for self-preservation. What was the point of learning it if he had already lost his life?
Why couldn't he just practice slowly on his own?
"Hiss."
Shen Yi turned to try and dispel the panel.
Just then, he caught sight of the father and daughter again.
The two stood there like wooden posts, their souls seemingly departed from their bodies.
"I told you to scram..."
Shen Yi grimaced, pressing his head as he wanted to speak, but suddenly remembered something.
His predecessor had come in the middle of the night to forcefully marry the Liu family's maid, so this was the Liu residence. The ones who should leave were...
Realizing this, Shen Yi felt embarrassed.
Fine, he'd leave.
He rolled his eyes, stood up, took his sword, and walked out of the courtyard with his clothes in disarray.
Transmigrating was one thing, but after getting hit with a stick, he had to walk home himself. What kind of bad karma had he accumulated? How tragic!
...
The Liu family's maid tightly held her father's hand, her small body trembling beneath her clothes.
She couldn't understand why Shen Yi's temperament had changed so drastically, and he surprisingly didn't torture her or beat her father. Instead, he left in a sullen mood.
But there was no relief in her eyes for having escaped death.
Instead, as Shen Yi approached the dilapidated courtyard gate, Little Liu's pupils gradually shrank, her fear reaching its peak.
The gate creaked open.
Shen Yi stepped out into the courtyard and took a deep breath of the dry night air.
He wanted to clear his mind, but the pungent stench that entered his nostrils made him frown subconsciously.
What had he forgotten?
"Done? Now it's my turn."
A coarse voice rang in his ear, and the stench suddenly intensified.
Shen Yi's body tensed, and he glanced sideways.
He saw a hulking figure, like a small mountain, squatting at the entrance.
Its muscles were tightly packed, its shoulders high, and its black fur was sleek and oily. Its neck was bent forward, and on top was a dog's head.
It slowly turned its head, reaching a claw into the waistband of its pants and scratching.
Then it stood up, a full head taller than Shen Yi, with shoulders twice as broad. Its massive shadow spread across the ground.
"Next time, be quicker. Making me hungry will make me angry."
Hearing this, Shen Yi's expression became complex as he lowered his head. He finally remembered his predecessor's survival method.
It was to collude with demons and do some food business.
With this group of people pulling strings within the government office, they fabricated false cases, allowing demons to eat their fill without alerting the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
Just like tonight, he had already paved the way for the Liu family, and once the dog demon finished eating, Baiyun County would be as calm as a still pond tomorrow.
He understood everything now.
A moment later, Shen Yi forced a smile and bumped the demon's arm with his shoulder, saying, "You still don't know my skills, brother. Where can you find someone faster than me?"
After saying this, he pushed the demon forward and started walking, "Let's go, I'll treat you to some wine tonight as an apology to you, brother."
However, the massive body remained unmoved.
The dog demon's eyes narrowed as it looked at Shen Yi indifferently, "Do you take me for a fool?"
Then, it turned and kicked off the roof, stepping into the courtyard.
Shen Yi instinctively reached out to stop it, but even he didn't react in time. Why did he dare to reach out with this hand?
Damn it! What does this have to do with me?
He quickly tried to retract his arm, but it was already caught by a thick, furry dog paw.
The dog demon suddenly turned its head, its face close to Shen Yi's. Its huge mouth revealed sharp teeth, and thick saliva dripped from its long snout like silk threads.
"Shen, you really think you're something special."
"Have you forgotten what kind of demon I am? I heard everything inside clearly. Are you daring to betray me?!"
The implication of one of them giving up midway was obvious.
As it spoke, the dog demon's powerful leg kicked out with a boom!
"No, you're the one who's a dog! You say you'll turn on me, and you do it?"
An unimaginable force struck his abdomen, causing Shen Yi's brain to go numb. The veins in his neck bulged, and he flew backward into the courtyard like a broken sack, smashing through the door.
He swore that this was the closest he had ever been to death.
"You shamelessly take advantage of my kindness. You deserve to be sacrificed to my five viscera and six bowels."
Hearing the cold voice from outside the courtyard, Shen Yi slumped to the ground, clutching his abdomen. He looked up at the father and daughter beside him, their faces ashen.
He withdrew his gaze and panted, "You two couldn't... remind me... to leave through the back door?"
The old man and the maiden swallowed hard, as if to suppress the screams in their throats.
Confusion filled their faces. They couldn't understand why this man, who should have been colluding with demons, was now also thrown into the courtyard.
"Forget it, the blade..."
Shen Yi weakly raised his hand, seeing their foolish expressions. He reminded them again, "Bring me my blade."
Little Liu quickly picked up the blade and handed it to him. She couldn't understand who he wanted to cut, surely not the demon outside the door?
Shen Yi swallowed the sweet and pungent blood, gripped the hilt, and under the gaze of the father and daughter, he suddenly spat, "Disgusting."
Whether it was the chaotic world in his memories, his predecessor's survival method, or the fact that he had to imitate his actions to barely survive, it was all disgusting and boring.
"..."
Watching the dog demon push down the courtyard wall and enter, Shen Yi's breath quickened, and a hint of madness appeared in his eyes.
Fine, fine, so this is how you want to play.
My life was given to me, but you earned yours. Why do you dare to play with my life?
The skill panel quickly appeared before his eyes.
Infuse Lifespan into Martial Arts to gain progress.
"Right, the Demon Subjugation Blade Technique, please fill it up."
"Thank you."
(End of Chapter)
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