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Chapter 120: A Bountiful Return
Chapter 120: A Bountiful Return
On top of the hilltop, a figure in an ink-colored robe gently fluttered in the wind.
Shen Yi slowly rose, placing the Jade Dew Swift Step manual he held into the silver bell.
This Jade Dew Realm mid-stage light-footed technique was the best the External Affairs Hall of the Demon Suppressing Bureau could offer, most suitable for long-distance assaults.
[Jade Dew Swift Step: (Perfection)]
[Remaining Demonic Lifespan: 1362 years]
The number was somewhat embarrassing; while there was enough Demon Crystal to refine, there were still over three hundred years left. If they didn't wait for the demonic grudges to awaken, the lifespan would be wasted, and this treasure would be squandered.
If he could obtain some more demon pills, using these lifespans to break through the third transformation of the Immortal-Demon would be excellent.
Shen Yi calmed his mind and strode down the hill.
After walking for a while, he felt something was amiss.
The surroundings were too quiet, as if it were a dead zone of silence, with only the rustling of the wind.
"Almost forgot."
Shen Yi shook his head and retracted his aura.
The hidden beasts among the hills finally caught their breath from the immense pressure, trembling as they lay on the ground, daring not to move. Only a few startled birds flapped their wings, wanting to flee this place.
Confining the Mountain Lord within his body, he intimidated the surrounding mountains, causing spirits and ghosts to avoid him.
In their eyes, the ink-clad figure was akin to a humanoid Mountain Lord, casually strolling through his territory.
Fortunately, the other party soon left this hilltop.
...
The entire Yong'an City exuded a chill.
Ordinary commoners timidly hid behind doors, unaware of what had happened the night before. They only knew that many people had died, and they were all prominent households in the city.
The city gates were empty, and throughout the morning, not a single merchant or traveler entered.
The soaring demonic energy would startle and scatter even those without martial arts cultivation.
Several constables stood guard on the long street, their hearts still pounding as they held their knives, whispering to each other as if discussing the strange occurrences on a certain hilltop.
Suddenly, one of them lifted his head, staring at the city gate in astonishment.
His colleagues looked over curiously.
They saw a tall and slender figure approaching, with disheveled hair, a pale face showing signs of fatigue, and an ink-stained robe drenched in blood, emitting a chilling aura.
He held a golden-patterned black scabbard diagonally in his palm, and without unsheathing the blade, he deterred others from approaching.
Most importantly, the direction from which the youth came was the very hilltop they had been discussing.
In this situation, daring to enter Yong'an City seemed suspicious no matter how one looked at it.
As the figure passed by, his back disappeared at the end of the street.
The constables felt a discomfort in their lungs, and it was then that they realized they had forgotten to breathe for a moment: "What kind of blood is on him?"
"Stop the nonsense! With last night's situation, do you need to go outside the city to kill?"
The tall constable swallowed, as they had been discussing why the demons had disappeared, and why the hill outside the city had erupted with such a startling energy that even the city dwellers could sense it.
...
At the Deng Family Compound.
Lin Rou finally felt that these people seemed to have misunderstood something.
She rolled her eyes and slapped Deng Mingxu's face, pushing him back, then picked up a teacup and pressed it against his neck: "A Tiger Demon of at least the Jade Dew Perfection Realm came over, and this is what happened. Now do you understand?"
"..." Jiang Chengyun and Xiao Qianwei exchanged glances.
"You don't understand, right? That's right! I don't understand either." Lin Rou turned and threw the teacup onto the table.
Deng Jianyuan was equally confused, but when he looked to the side, he noticed that these relatives, who usually looked down on everyone, now had the same hint of awe on their faces.
The young girl's description of the scene seemed even more astonishing than what the old man had imagined.
The old man hadn't held high expectations, but subconsciously felt that without a Condensation Core Realm expert present, the youth seemed more reliable than the others. Moreover, they had coincidentally shared a drink, so he casually invited the youth to stay, thinking it would be a waste for such a young man to die at the hands of a powerful demon.
Little did he expect that the youth would actually protect his family.
"You're saying Shen Yi killed a Tiger Demon and then left?"
Jiang Chengyun finally reacted, his face, which had been pale from exhaustion, now showed a strange change. His eyelids twitched slightly, and his voice instantly became stern, "Nonsense! Why didn't you stop him?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Rou looked at him in a daze and gestured towards her neck, "Elder Jiang, that big Tiger Demon was gone in an instant. How could I possibly stop him?"
"You..."
Jiang Chengyun waved his hand in agitation, knowing that it was unreasonable to blame Lin Rou. He was well aware of Shen Yi's capabilities.
But the situation last night was completely different from before. If they encountered a true Condensation Core Realm Tiger Demon, it wouldn't be a simple comparison with the Vajra Sect's abbot.
It was clearly agreed that he would go out to familiarize himself with the process.
How dare the youth take such a bold action while he was away... Remembering Shen Yi's casual demeanor when he took the Silver Bell, Jiang Chengyun felt regretful. He should have realized the youth's character earlier and kept him by his side.
Xiao Qiangwei quietly listened to the conversation between the two, realizing that she might have misunderstood something.
The young man hadn't run away; he had actively gone out to fight? Moreover, it seemed like Jiang Chengyun held the youth in extremely high regard, to the point of losing his composure.
This man was known for his arrogance; he didn't respect those older than him, and most of those younger were no match for his strength. He carried himself with an air of superiority, looking down on everyone.
"Maybe... I should go look for him."
Xiao Qiangwei's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly as she covered her lower abdomen and rose from her seat, walking towards the door.
Just then, a pungent wind enveloped her.
She slightly lifted her head, her pupils constricting slightly. Whether it was an illusion or not, she couldn't detect any aura, but her body instinctively sensed a threat.
When she saw the visitor's appearance, Xiao Qiangwei took two steps back, her gaze sweeping over the demon blood on his body, finally understanding the source of the threat.
The Mountain Lord's pressure was indeed overwhelming. Merely sensing the blood aura of its cub was enough to make her tense up.
"..."
As the woman examined him, Shen Yi also observed the two Silver Bell Exorcists.
Seeing their listless auras and unpleasant complexions, he sighed.
Indeed, whether it was the Demon Suppressing Bureau or the Exorcists, they never failed to disappoint when it came to letting people down.
After killing three Tiger Cubs, he was sure the Mountain Lord would hold a grudge against him.
Fortunately, his strength had taken a qualitative leap.
Shen Yi wasn't overly fearful. With the Immortal-Demon Nine Transformations' Minor Mastery and the Celestial Demon Yanluo Outer Pill, even if the Mountain Lord sought revenge, it was uncertain who would kill whom.
He walked past the woman and casually chose a spot to sit, placing the Ritual Saber on the table.
Just as Shen Yi was about to close his eyes to rest, he suddenly realized that everyone was staring at him intently.
"You're not planning to say anything?"
Jiang Chengyun exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the shock in his heart finally showed in his eyes.
The youth's appearance, almost completely stained with demon blood, didn't seem as relaxed and carefree as Lin Rou had described.
What had happened during those four hours?!
(End of Chapter)
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