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Chapter 131: The Outlaw King of Qingzhou, Yan Xingkong
Chapter 131: The Outlaw King of Qingzhou, Yan Xingkong
Seeing the earnest expression on You Longtao's face, Shen Yi fell into silence.
She was just not good at dealing with people, not truly foolish.
As a powerful Demon-Suppressing General, running an errand to the White Cloud Temple was not a task that required the heart and blood essence of a Condensation Core Realm demon as payment. Any Assistant General could have done it. Could the White Cloud Temple dare to show dissatisfaction towards the Demon-Slaying Bureau?
So, the other party's true intention was most likely the second matter.
The Heaven-Dome Sunbreak Bow sounded quite formidable.
As for waiting for the other party to return to Qingzhou and coincidentally returning it then, this condition was almost insignificant. If someone with ill intentions specifically investigated when this Demon-Suppressing General returned to the city and intentionally avoided him, they might never have to return it.
That's what he meant by saying it like this.
In reality, the other party was politely offering this treasure, half lending and half giving it away.
After a moment of hesitation, Shen Yi slightly shook her head, "General You, please find someone else..."
The divine bow was indeed intriguing, and she was curious about the lost martial arts of the White Cloud Temple, but she chose to refuse.
It wasn't because of anything else; these two might not know that her light body skill was one of her weaknesses. Even if she had just perfected the Jade Dew Swift Step, it was only a Jade Dew Realm movement technique.
Although it wasn't terrible, it would be quite a challenge to search for a thief who had stolen treasures from the Demon-Suppressing General's Manor and the White Cloud Temple in the vast Qingzhou.
Before Shen Yi could finish speaking, You Longtao suddenly spoke to himself with a hint of regret, "My master gave me this treasure bow, saying that this treasure has a bow without arrows and carries its own spiritual power. It doesn't require the infusion of aura but demands extraordinary strength to use. If one can draw it to a half-moon shape, it can injure Condensation Core Realm demons. If one can draw it to a full moon, even Essence Condensation Realm demons would have to retreat."
"Unfortunately, I cultivate the Yin Spirit, and even now, I can only draw the bow to seventy percent of its full potential. It's a pity to have it in my hands."
You Longtao shook his head and sighed lightly.
Hearing this, Shen Yi's expression remained calm, but under the table, she slightly clenched her palm.
Xiao Qianwei glared at her cousin on the side, feeling a bit embarrassed. She used her toes to crush a fallen leaf. Earlier, when she had described the youth's battle against the Toad Demon Lord, she had made his formidable body-tempering skills clear. This was obviously a deliberate attempt to belittle her, and it was too obvious.
You Longtao turned his gaze back to Shen Yi, and a hint of worry appeared on his elegant face, "If it was indeed Yan Xingkong who did this, as the Outlaw King of Flat Sand Valley, his Core Formation Realm cultivation is neither high nor low. But with his renowned swift movement technique in the Twelve Prefectures, holding this bow, who knows how much trouble he can cause in the Twelve Prefectures? For a moment, I truly don't know who to turn to handle this matter."
Finally, Xiao Qianwei couldn't bear to listen anymore. She lowered her eyes and interrupted, "Don't listen to him. Yan Xingkong voluntarily went to the Demon-Slaying Bureau and allowed the demon hunters to take his aura. He does this every twenty years... As long as he's still in the Twelve Prefectures, he has nowhere to hide. At most, within the time it takes for the Demon-Slaying Bureau to get angry, he will return the Sunbreak Bow himself."
Voluntarily submitting his aura?
Shen Yi was slightly surprised.
You Longtao withdrew his gaze, seeming a bit helpless, "..."
Exposed by Aunt Xiao without any mercy, he didn't feel embarrassed, "This person married a demon. In the past, he secretly brought his wife to meet my master and explained the situation. The demoness offered her primordial essence blood, and he knelt outside the Commander's Mansion, swearing with his essence blood to never harm anyone. That's why the Demon-Slaying Bureau turned a blind eye to him. But... this situation may not be the same as before. It's best to find him and ask; it's more secure. If there's truly a problem, it's better to inform Yang'an Prefecture early on, and let them go to Flat Sand Valley."
Xiao Qiangwei was about to respond when she suddenly noticed a slight glint in the young man's eyes.
She paused, taken aback, "You, you're going? It might not be as simple as I said. After all, he was just joking around before, but this time, he's truly offended the White Cloud Temple with the Heaven-Dome Sunbreak Bow. It's quite unusual."
Shen Yi was indeed tempted.
This was exactly what he wanted—an unusual occurrence. When something unusual happens, there's bound to be a demon involved.
The fact that demon-slaying and demon-exorcising were now linked was indeed unusual. The last time at Qingfeng Mountain, they had only dealt with the former, and later, at Vajra Sect, they had made up for the missing piece. Even a third-rate sect as poor as Vajra Sect had contributed the prerequisite martial arts for the Immortal-Demon Nine Transformations.
As a top-tier power, the depth of Flat Sand Valley's foundation was unimaginable.
Moreover, with the Heaven-Dome Sunbreak Bow, seemingly tailored for him, if Marshal You's words about its power were true, it would also increase his chances of success when hunting the Mountain Lord.
"Thank you, Marshal You."
Shen Yi slowly stood up. Such generous compensation was already a clear display of the other party's goodwill.
You Longtao shook his head, "Don't say it like that. You saved Aunt Xiao's life, which is also a favor to me. Moreover, this matter does require Shen's help, it's not an empty promise."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi turned to the woman and bowed again, "Then I'll have to trouble Senior Xiao."
Hearing this title, You Longtao's eyelids twitched slightly. Aunt Xiao stood awkwardly, trying to hide the joy in the corners of her mouth, and said softly, "This is a matter for Tingyang Prefecture, so it should be you who troubles you..."
After Shen Yi took a step to leave the courtyard.
You Longtao then picked up his teacup and took a sip, sighing helplessly, "You're calling her 'Senior,' and she's still happy about it."
"What does it matter? Look how anxious you are. I don't have the thoughts you're imagining," Xiao Qiangwei glanced at You Longtao. Shen Yi's attitude was at least more polite than when they were in Yong'an City.
"Then that's best," You Longtao said leisurely, setting down his teacup.
His master was about to return, and Granny Aqian would most likely have to leave Qingzhou City. As a demon hunter, Shen Yi needed to return and report his achievements, and his master would also recall Jiang Shimei to Qingzhou City.
The two of them were very likely to meet.
Thinking of the black blade, You Longtao looked at Aunt Xiao with a hint of heartache, and said softly, "When you go out this time, will you see Jiang Chengyun?"
"I have. What about it?" Xiao Qiangwei asked in confusion.
"It's nothing," You Longtao replied with a mysterious smile, as if he were speaking in riddles. Back then, Jiang Chengyun's cold arrogance was no less than Shen Yi's. After meeting Jiang Shimei, his entire demeanor had completely changed.
There was something rather sad in the world—having such a person of the same sex by your side, someone who was single-minded and without a trace of distracting thoughts. But with just a casual glance from them, the person you admire of the opposite sex would firmly follow in their footsteps, leaving no room for you in their heart.
As the chaos approached, a silver bell exorcist like Aunt Xiao would be at the forefront of danger. He also hoped that she could find some temporary solace before then.
Unfortunately, he had already tried his best to matchmake them, and this matter couldn't be forced.
He escorted her to the courtyard entrance, "I'll arrange for some physicians to come. Please go and take good care of your injuries. There won't be a banquet tonight. I'll be setting off from Tingyang City soon."
As the Demon-Suppressing General, he had more important things to do than hosting a banquet.
(End of Chapter)
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