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Chapter 138: A Family Reunited
Chapter 138: A Family Reunited
Bang!
Shen Yi threw Yan Xingkong towards the three, and then passed the Taiji Zhenyi to them.
Seeing the martial arts technique returned to them, the two Taoists heaved a sigh of relief. "Fortunately, Master Shen is here. Otherwise, not only would we not have retrieved the Taiji Zhenyi, but we might have also had to leave something behind here today."
Such a powerful and ancient demon with its lineage, the green feathers sharp as blades and the red feathers constantly regenerating, was not something they could handle. Even if they fled with all their might, escaping with their lives would have been considered a fortunate outcome.
Thinking of this, Chunyangzi glared at Yan Xingkong on the ground with annoyance. If it weren't for the Tao swords hanging in the air, guarding Kong Jing, he would have liked to skewer the man right through!
That was the ancestral hall that had been preserved since the founding of the White Cloud Temple! This despicable thief had destroyed it without a second thought!
Qingjing Daoren shook his head slightly and reminded his old friend, "Forget it. The two masters will surely get an explanation from Baiyun Monastery on your behalf."
The opponent had committed a taboo of the Demon Suppression Department. The only duty of every demon catcher and every colonel was to guard Qingzhou, not to throw away their lives for personal grudges, especially when the opponent had not given them any prior information, leading them into a completely unknown situation.
If someone other than Master Shen, a close aide or subordinate general from Tingyang County, had come here and accidentally perished, the already precarious Qingzhou would have lost one of its close aides, and who knew what kind of calamity that would have stirred up.
The Demon Suppression Department would never set such a precedent.
Although the Taoists were equally angry, they did not have the habit of torturing a dying man to vent their anger.
"...'
Shen Yi strode towards the last demon.
Kong Jing, suspended in mid-air by the two Tao swords, looked at the corpses of his parents in the distance, his entire body trembling like sifted chaff. He noticed the young man approaching and the look of despair and breakdown on his face finally turned into a hideous snarl. "I'll fight you to the death!!"
The green feathers on his right arm shone brilliantly, as if slicing through the air like a horizontal blade.
However, before Kong Jing could even lift his arm, Shen Yi had already casually slapped him with his palm.
Kong Jing's delicate-featured head exploded with a bang, leaving only his body swaying slightly before it transformed back into its original form—a wisp of blood energy that drilled into the silver bell.
Shen Yi drew out his ink knife, and the action of gutting the demon to extract its core was much more skilled than when he had shot the arrow earlier. In just a few breaths, a Peacock Fledgling Core appeared in his palm.
Immediately afterward, he repeated the process with the two older demons' blood energy and demon pills, storing them in the silver bell.
Even as the youth returned to stand before them, the group still wore dumbfounded expressions, unconsciously backing away a little. "...'
Although the demons were only at the Fledgling Elixir realm, the brutality with which Master Shen killed them was a bit too much.
And the fluidity with which he carried out the process, one could only wonder how much demon blood he had to spill to achieve such skill. Even Baiyun Guan, whose mission was to vanquish demons and eradicate evil, would feel ashamed upon witnessing this display.
"Huu."
Yan Xingkong lay on the ground, staring at Kong Jing's corpse, finally feeling content.
His bloodshot eyes showed a hint of relief.
"How do you feel?" Xiao Qiangwei asked as she walked over.
"It's very refreshing... Thank you all for your help," Yan Xingkong whispered weakly.
"Do you need to be escorted back to the Demon Suppression Department?" Xiao Qiangwei reminded him. After all, he was a formed Golden Core realm martial artist who had spent most of his life in Qingzhou, and whether it was for good or ill, many people knew him.
"You are all kind-hearted people. Allow me to be weak one last time. I ask that you bury my daughter and me together... She was just a Jade Liquid Realm demon, and her beast core isn't worth much. Go to Ping Sha Valley, and my group of boys will surely compensate you with something of equal value."
Obviously, Yan Xingkong could tell which one of them was the softest-hearted.
The methods of the Demon Suppression Department were well-known in Qingzhou. Why talk about a joint burial? Come to think of it, the opponent's head and body might not even stay together.
It was already difficult enough to find this opportunity, and they should make full use of this King of Bandits from Ping Sha Valley to intimidate the various forces.
"I'm done here. You two can do as you please." Shen Yi stood with his hands behind his back.
Hearing this, Yan Xingkong closed his eyes satisfied. "Thank you."
He had never thought of returning to Qingzhou alive; having his last wish fulfilled was enough to bring a slight smile to his face.
Swoosh!
In response, Chunyangzi casually waved his sleeve, and the broad Taoist sword shrank to a smaller size. It then swiftly sliced through the man's neck, leaving his body mostly intact.
"You promised, so you do it yourself. I don't have the energy to bury this couple," Qingjing Daoren said, but before he could finish, Chunyangzi had already grabbed him and pulled him towards the collapsed wooden house.
The three demon kings were all killed by Master Shen, and those feathered plumes looked incredibly valuable.
Now that it was time to reap the rewards, it would be awkward for the two of them to just stand there.
When only the two of them remained, Xiao Qiangwei finally showed a hint of anxiety. "You almost got yourself killed here, too."
If it hadn't been for a Nascent Soul stage demon, but rather a demon at the Core Formation realm, they would have truly met their end today.
Shen Yi raised an eyebrow slightly. "No, I have the Turtle Breath Art. After coming in, I also took a look around."
Otherwise, how would he have found Yan Xingkong hiding on the side so quickly?
These simple words made Xiao Qiangwei instantly understand the youth's meaning. Her skill in concealing her presence was far inferior to his, and if he encountered an unbeatable existence, he wouldn't choose to help her and the others.
"Can't you be a little more tactful?" Xiao Qiangwei said helplessly, brushing off the dust on her body.
"It's better to be clear about life-and-death matters." Shen Yi retracted his gaze and stretched his sore arms. He hadn't felt it earlier, but the aftermath was quite significant. Even with the enhancement of the Nine Transformations of the Immortal Demon, his body still felt a bit overwhelmed by that divine bow.
He was just a Jade Liquid realm warrior who relied on body-tempering martial arts to possess the combat power of a Golden Core realm warrior. Without the addition of the Heavenly Demon Elixir, his strength wasn't qualitatively higher than those of the two Taoists.
He wasn't some savior who could be called upon at any time to turn the tide.
If this woman continued to be influenced by him and abandoned her usual caution and decisiveness, she would eventually meet her end.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qiangwei seriously reflected for a moment and nodded. "I'll keep that in mind."
Perhaps it was because Shen Yi had entered the Black Stone Pool without hesitation that left such a deep impression on her, making her subconsciously believe that he had entered the stone wall.
However, she had overlooked his ever-present Turtle Breath Art.
Being cautious and decisive meant knowing when to act and when to hold back, depending on the situation.
"... "
Xiao Qiangwei adjusted her breathing and finally regained some of her former composure from when she used to act alone. She had risen through the ranks as a Silver Bell Demon Catcher based on her own abilities, not someone who relied on others and could only pick up the slack.
"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Xiao to clean up the mess." Shen Yi turned and walked away, beginning to tally their gains.
"Of course." Xiao Qiangwei nodded instinctively.
(End of Chapter)
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