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Chapter 142: Are You Trying to Get Me Killed?
Chapter 142: Are You Trying to Get Me Killed?
In Tingyang City, at the General's Manor tasked with suppressing demons, the guards recognized a familiar face and their usually stern expressions softened as they managed to muster a smile, "Brother Yang, what brings you back so suddenly?"
Yang Gui waved his hand dismissively, well aware that he couldn't afford to be careless. He halted the horse carriage and stood by, waiting.
Soon enough, several figures disembarked from the carriage, and with each familiar face that appeared, the guards' expressions grew more solemn.
Even though the two elderly Taoists had unusually cheerful countenances, devoid of the typical aloofness expected of their stature, their identities were immediately discerned.
They were the Pure Yang and Qingjing, the two revered elders of the White Cloud Observatory. Had General You been in the manor, he would have personally received them himself.
Following them were Xiao, the handsome young man from before, and a woman.
The only puzzling matter was why these two renowned elders seemed to hold the young man in such high regard.
"Prepare a few rooms, and have someone deliver this letter to the Qingzhou Demon Suppression Office. Also, send word to General You that the Sky-Piercing Sun-Breaking Bow has been retrieved."
Xiao Qingwu interrupted their train of thought; the letter she mentioned pertained to Yan Xingkong's affair, and as for the final decision regarding Ping Sha Valley, that would depend on the mood of the interim commander, Old Madam Aqian.
The guards promptly acknowledged the instructions, well aware that important matters were being discussed.
After about the time it takes for a pot of tea to brew, someone led Shen Yi into a separate courtyard.
"If there's anything you need, just let us know," the guard said, still unsure of the identity of the person before him, but the deference shown by the previous group prompted him to be more respectful.
"Thank you," Shen Yi said as he entered the room.
Once the guard left, Shen Yi closed the door and sat on the edge of the bed, turning his attention inward to observe the Heavenly Demon Outer Pellet within his Qi sea.
The defeat of the peacock demon this time was entirely thanks to the Sky-Piercing Sun-Breaking Divine Bow, and as such, the cultivation contained within the pellet remained unchanged.
Currently, there were three demon pellets left in the silver bell: the remaining Tiger Pellet from before and the inner pellets of the other two peacocks.
To ensure that the Melting Sun Treasure Furnace could suppress even more cultivation.
Shen Yi cautiously chose to start with the Tiger Pellet, as there wasn't much remaining cultivation within it, so it was unlikely to cause any problems.
As he extracted the Heavenly Demon Outer Pellet, the domineering absorptive force manifested once more.
Even Shen Yi couldn't help but feel impressed.
When others retrieved demon pellets, they first had to refine them into pellet medicine with the aid of spiritual plants, and then cultivate diligently, using the potent medicine to accelerate their progress.
However, the Heavenly Demon Outer Pellet forcibly and instantly appropriated the cultivation of other demons, and such a violent method naturally carried the risk of side effects.
With the Tiger Pellet completely depleted, the Outer Pellet now contained sixty percent of its capacity.
Shen Yi returned it to his Qi sea and found that the Melting Sun Treasure Furnace showed no signs of strain, filling him with confidence.
Following the same procedure, he then extracted Kong Jing's immature pellet, carefully gauging the Treasure Furnace's reaction by returning the Outer Pellet to his body whenever it increased by ten percent.
Finally, when this immature pellet was also exhausted, the Outer Pellet's capacity had reached eighty-five percent.
The dark red veins of the Melting Sun Treasure Furnace finally trembled, showing signs of being slightly overwhelmed.
"This is probably the limit," Shen Yi said, adjusting his breathing. He was just a hair's breadth away from completely filling the Heavenly Demon Outer Pellet and truly possessing the cultivation of a peak Golden Core demon.
Moreover, he could supplement it with demon pellets at any time.
With such a significant boost, he should have more than enough power to kill a mountain lord.
With this in mind, Shen Yi took out the silver bell containing the golden strand of qi and examined it carefully before looking towards the south.
Knock, knock.
The soft sound of knocking accompanied a woman's voice, "May I come in?"
Upon receiving Shen Yi's response, Xiao Qingwu, now clad in a vibrant red shirt that somehow didn't seem out of place on her, pushed open the door and entered.
Shen Yi politely declined her invitation, "Maybe next time. I'd like to rest for now, and I plan to leave Tingyang City tomorrow."
General You's earlier words still resonated in his ears. To ensure his safety amidst the chaos, he needed to focus on cultivating his strength before entertaining other thoughts.
"Are you planning to go after the Mountain Lord?" Xiao Qiangwei was baffled by his relentless pursuit.
From the moment they first met, she had never seen Shen Yi take a day's rest, always either fighting demons or on his way to do so.
After all, Qingzhou had its own commander-in-chief, the Twelve Demon-Subduing Generals, and the Jinling Demon Catchers.
No matter what, that calamity wouldn't fall upon someone as young and talented as him.
"I have a feeling it's after me." Shen Yi slowly rose to his feet, aware that he had essentially severed the lineage of that demon. If he put himself in its shoes, he would lurk in the shadows, waiting for his moment to strike when his enemy least expected it.
Just then, a hint of apology flashed in Xiao Qiangwei's eyes. "I... I didn't tell you the truth before. This strand of aura is simply your reward. As for killing the Mountain Lord, that's impossible."
She seemed afraid that Shen Yi would be angry, and as she spoke, she glanced up at him. Seeing no change in his expression, she continued, a little more reassured, "It should have fled to the demon territory outside Linjiang County by now."
"Why is it impossible?" Shen Yi asked calmly, though he found the situation somewhat amusing.
The woman had been incredibly arrogant when they first met in Yong'an City, but now she looked timid and meek, which surprised him.
As for venturing into demon territory, he had already mentally prepared himself. As long as he didn't encounter a Demon Lord at the Embryo-Forming Realm... even if he did, with the near-perfect Carefree Wind-Riding Technique at his disposal, he believed he still had a chance to escape.
"Because outside Linjiang County is the territory of the White Deer, the Mountain Lord's sworn brother. It wouldn't just stand by and watch you kill its brother."
Xiao Qiangwei's serious expression now carried a hint of fear. "The White Deer is a true Embryo-Forming Realm demon lord. It has committed countless atrocities in Qingzhou and yet still lives to this day. It's not someone we can deal with."
She noticed that Shen Yi was listening intently to her words, without a hint of overconfidence. However, he continued to play with the strand of aura between his fingers, showing no signs of putting it away.
"If I'm not mistaken..." Shen Yi turned his gaze toward the door, a curious expression on his face. "...Linjiang County should be in that direction."
He held out the strand of aura to her, and Xiao Qiangwei was taken aback for a moment before realizing his intention. She took the strand and carefully sensed it.
Soon, a hint of embarrassment appeared on her fair face, and she said softly, "I'm so stupid to believe the threats of a demon."
The aura pointed directly toward the area outside Tingyang County, specifically in the direction of Xitai Mountain.
"Not necessarily." Shen Yi shook his head, interrupting her train of thought. This Mountain Lord, having lost its son, had neither sought out its backers nor come after him. General You, who was currently restrained by the Embryo-Forming Realm demon lord, was also not in Tingyang City.
So, what was it waiting for? Shen Yi had no interest in guessing the thoughts of a demon. As long as he couldn't figure it out, he would assume that it was plotting against him.
And if that was the case, he would have to strike first.
(End of Chapter)
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