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Chapter 141: First News of Jiang Qiuluan
Chapter 141: First News of Jiang Qiuluan
Tingyang City.
Yang Gui held the reins, slowly driving the carriage into the city. As a Deputy General of the Demon-Slaying Bureau, there were few who could be entrusted with driving the carriage.
When he first received the order from his superior, he was somewhat dissatisfied, but now he was completely convinced and obedient.
Driving a carriage as a Deputy General was nothing; with four Core Formation cultivators in the carriage, he even felt somewhat unworthy of the task.
Inside the carriage, the two old Taoists had previously delivered a message to General You, and now that the task was completed, they insisted on personally coming to express their gratitude, even though they knew he wasn't in the city. They dared not neglect the proper etiquette.
As for the Two-Polar True Intent they carried, they weren't too worried about it.
After all, there weren't many who could take things from the two of them, let alone with Shen Yi by their side. Who in Tingyang Prefecture would dare to disobey or harbor any rebellious thoughts?
"..."
Shen Yi closed his eyes to rest and meditate, while also reviewing the Wind Thunder Furnace Sun Scripture.
With his current strength, he should have no issues in a one-on-one fight against a fully condensed Core Formation Demon Lord. Finally, the Mountain Lord's aura could be put to good use.
But he still habitually sought to improve even by the slightest margin.
The Wind Thunder Furnace Sun Scripture was a reward from the Demon-Slaying Bureau after the defeat of the river demon.
It was an internal cultivation method to break through the Jade Dew Realm, but the internal furnace it formed was closely related to the Celestial Demon Yama External Pill.
Ever since he previously communicated with 275 major meridians, the Celestial Demon External Pill had not caused any more trouble.
Unfortunately, being only half-filled, the External Pill was equivalent to the foundation of a Core Formation cultivator.
Shen Yi had just learned a new move of the Two-Polar True Intent, and although he hadn't had a chance to use it yet, just from the performance of the two old Taoists, it seemed to be a cultivation method that devoured one's own strength.
In this situation, the Celestial Demon External Pill had become his weakness...
[You have successfully communicated with the 26th new major meridian.]
[The Sun-Melting Furnace formed by 301 major meridians seems to have reached its limit...]
[Remaining Demon's lifespan: 12 years]
He had completely exhausted the 1,400 years of the demon's lifespan.
Shen Yi felt the changes within his body; the dark red meridians became clearer, and the suppressing force repeatedly washed over his Qi Sea.
He had a vague feeling that by relying on the demon's martial arts, some strange things would appear in his body, such as the Celestial Demon External Pill or the Demon Lord's consciousness.
To avoid any cultivation mishaps, this suppression method was naturally the stronger, the better.
"..."
Shen Yi reopened his eyes, and if he didn't sense it wrong, in just a short hour, the woman beside him had "unintentionally" glanced at him twelve times.
"Senior Xiao, if you have something to say, please speak."
Regarding the pursuit of Yan Xingkong, Shen Yi had learned a lot of demon-hunting experience from her, and with their dangerous journey, even the two old Taoists had gained something. Yet, this woman had gained nothing.
If she truly had some trouble.
It would be better to speak directly; whether it could be resolved or not was another matter, but there was no need for such hesitation.
Xiao Qianwei just glanced sideways and quickly averted her gaze, "I just wanted to ask if you're thirsty."
"..." Shen Yi silently rolled his eyes.
A dignified Silver Bell Exorcist was more shy than Lin Baiwei. Lin Baiwei knew to ask for food when hungry and to find clothes when cold, appearing much more clever.
Just then, both of their Silver Bells trembled simultaneously.
Shen Yi reached out and touched his Silver Bell, then felt slightly disappointed.
He had thought it was news of another powerful demon, but it turned out to be some unknown person's idle gossip left here.
Xiao Qianwei also snapped out of her embarrassment, unlike Shen Yi, she seemed quite interested: "Jiang Qiuluan left Linjiang Prefecture?"
The two old Taoists across from them straightened up instantly, quietly pricking up their ears.
Noticing the expressions of the two old men, Shen Yi was curious: "Who is Jiang Qiuluan?"
With these words, the entire carriage fell silent.
The remaining three exchanged glances.
Chunyangzi, with his straightforward nature, looked as if he had seen a monster, his eyes wide as he stammered, "Lord Shen, you've never heard of this name?"
Not knowing Jiang Qiuluan was like a scholar who couldn't write; it was that ridiculous.
Even Xiao Qianwei, who had some knowledge of Shen Yi, was a bit dazed at this moment. If nothing else, anyone who had stayed in the Demon-Suppressing Bureau for two months would have heard of Jiang Qiuluan.
Moreover—
Xiao Qianwei's eyelids twitched: "She was invited by Old Master Chen to Linjiang Prefecture to subdue a demon. Didn't Old Master Chen tell you?"
If her memory served her right, the young man before her claimed to be a close follower under General Chen Qiankun.
"I'm not very familiar with her."
Shen Yi shook his head; to be precise, he had only met her once, and he hadn't said a word at the time, as he was focused on obtaining the dragon core.
There was no need to hide this; any deputy general who had been to Green Peak Mountain would know.
Upon hearing this, Jingqing Daoist quickly tried to diffuse the situation: "It's normal not to be familiar with her. Not many people in Qingzhou are close to General Jiang. Demons are more familiar with her, but most of them are dead now."
Seeing the young man's calm demeanor, Xiao Qianwei's heart suddenly filled with a hint of joy.
Shen Yi noticed that the others seemed to have misunderstood something, but he didn't bother to explain. Compared to a famous warrior, he was more interested in the demons of Linjiang Prefecture: "What demon did she go to subdue?"
Just a Mountain Lord wasn't enough to satisfy Shen Yi's appetite. If the timing was right, he wouldn't mind going back to Linjiang Prefecture to pick up a missed opportunity, preferably to obtain the demon's inner core.
"You should know about the annihilation of Green Peak Mountain, right?" Xiao Qianwei had now completely gotten used to the young man's obliviousness to worldly affairs, and fortunately, he finally nodded.
She heaved a sigh of relief and continued: "Initially, Old Master Chen beheaded the Yangchun River Dragon Lord, then exterminated the sect leader and the Ancestor Sword of Green Peak Mountain. Just as he was about to leave, a demon with at least a Core Formation Realm aura suddenly appeared on the mountain."
The two Taoists listened with great interest, puzzled: "Why would a Core Formation Realm demon require General Jiang's intervention?"
Xiao Qianwei shot them both a glare: "If only it were that simple. The demon didn't hide its aura at all, clearly challenging Old Master Chen. When he summoned his Yin God to subdue the demon, the aura suddenly vanished."
"Teleportation technique!" Chunyangzi blurted out, looking certain: "To directly escape General Chen's pursuit, it must be a demon comparable to a Condensation Core Perfection, or even an Essence Condensation Realm demon."
"Old Master Chen thought so too." Xiao Qianwei nodded, suddenly realizing that the young man beside her was looking out the window again, lost in thought.
"..."
Beneath Shen Yi's hair, a pair of pitch-black eyes flickered with helplessness.
Teleportation technique, comparable to Condensation Core Perfection.
How did these people manage to get the process entirely wrong but the conclusion right?
It was evident that the demon that suddenly appeared on Green Peak Mountain was most likely himself, who had just condensed the Celestial Demon Outer Pill.
This missed opportunity was not one he dared to take.
(End of Chapter)
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