Chapter 142: Are You Trying to Get Me Killed?
Chapter 142: Are You Trying to Get Me Killed?
Tingyang City, Demon-Suppressing General Manor.
Several gatekeeper captains recognized a familiar face, and their cold expressions softened slightly as they managed to force a smile, "Brother Yang, why are you back so suddenly?"
Yang Gui waved his hand dismissively, not daring to be careless. He parked the carriage and stood by the side, waiting.
Several people followed and got off the carriage one after another. With each familiar face, the captains' expressions turned more serious.
Even though the two old Taoists rarely showed such joy, and their appearance didn't seem to match their high status, their identities were still recognized at a glance.
The two elders, Pure Yang and Tranquil, from White Cloud Temple, if General Yu were in the manor, they would even have the qualification to be personally received.
Next was Lord Xiao and the handsome young man from before.
The only confusing thing was why these two elders with great reputations seemed to treat the young man with such respect.
"Prepare a few rooms, and have someone deliver this letter to the Qingzhou Demon-Slaying Bureau. Also, send someone to report to General Yu, saying that the Heaven-Dome Sunbreak Bow has been retrieved."
Xiao Qianwei interrupted their thoughts. The letter was about Yan Xingkong, and as for how to deal with Flat Sand Valley in the end, it would depend on the mood of Granny A Qian, the "acting commander."
Concerning official matters, the captains hurried to respond.
After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, someone led Shen Yi into a separate courtyard.
"If you need anything, just let me know." The captain couldn't quite figure out the identity of the person before him, but recalling the attitudes of the previous group, he couldn't help but speak more respectfully.
"Thank you," Shen Yi said as he entered the room.
After the captain left, Shen Yi closed the door, sat on the edge of the bed, and entered a state of introspection, observing the Celestial Demon External Pill in his Qi Sea.
This time, dealing with the Peacock Demon relied entirely on the Heaven-Dome Sunbreak Bow, so the cultivation power it contained had not changed.
There were still three demon cores left in the Silver Bell, including the remaining Tiger Core from last time and the inner cores of the other two peacocks.
To ensure that the Sun-Melting Furnace could suppress more cultivation power.
Shen Yi cautiously chose to first try with the Tiger Core, as there wasn't much remaining cultivation power in it, and it shouldn't cause any problems.
As he took out the Celestial Demon External Pill, the domineering absorption power appeared again.
Shen Yi couldn't help but feel a little amazed.
Others, when retrieving demon cores, would first refine them into pills with the help of treasure plants, and then cultivate diligently, using the treasure pills to assist and accelerate the cultivation process.
The Celestial Demon External Pill, on the other hand, forcibly claimed the cultivation power of other demons for its own use in an instant, and it was normal for such a violent method to have some side effects.
As the Tiger Core was completely depleted, the cultivation power contained in the External Pill reached sixty percent.
Shen Yi retrieved it into his Qi Sea and found that the Sun-Melting Furnace didn't react at all, which gave him confidence.
Following the same method, he took out Hone Jing's Embryo Core and continued the process, adding one tenth at a time and then putting it back into his body to feel the effect.
Until this Embryo Core was also depleted, the cultivation power contained in the External Pill reached eighty-five percent.
The dark red veins of the Sun-Melting Furnace finally trembled, showing a slight struggle.
"This is probably the limit."
Shen Yi adjusted his breathing; he was just a little short of completely filling the Celestial Demon External Pill, truly possessing the cultivation power of a demon at the Core Formation Perfection Realm.
And he could replenish it with demon cores at any time.
With such a significant boost, killing a Mountain Lord should be more than enough.
Thinking of this, Shen Yi took out the strand of golden aura from the Silver Bell, examined it for a moment, and then looked towards the south.
Knock knock.
A soft knock on the door was accompanied by a woman's question, "May I come in?"
After receiving Shen Yi's response, Xiao Qianwei, now wearing a brand-new crimson robe, entered the room. Such a striking color didn't seem out of place on her.
"It's been a while since I've returned, do you want to go into the city...?"
She lifted her eyes expectantly, and then saw the Mountain Lord's aura on the young man's fingertips. A hint of surprise flitted across her alluring face.
Shen Yi politely declined the invitation, "Maybe next time. I'd like to rest for a while and leave Tingyang City tomorrow."
General You's words from earlier still echoed in his ears. To ensure his safety in these tumultuous times, he had no other thoughts until he possessed enough strength to reassure himself.
"Are you planning to find the Mountain Lord?" Xiao Qianwei couldn't understand why the other party was so busy.
From the moment she first met the young man, she had never seen Shen Yi take a break, not even for a day. He was either killing demons or on his way to do so.
There were also the Commander-in-Chief, the twelve Demon-Suppressing Commanders, and the Silver Bell Exorcist in Qingzhou.
No matter what, this calamity was unlikely to fall upon such a young and talented person first.
"I always feel like it's keeping an eye on me." Shen Yi slowly stood up. He had effectively cut off the demon's lineage, and if he put himself in its position, he would definitely hide in the shadows, waiting for his enemy to fall asleep before delivering a fatal blow to their heart.
At this moment, Xiao Qianwei's eyes filled with apology, "I... I didn't tell the truth before. This aura is simply a reward for you. As for slaying the Mountain Lord, that's impossible."
She seemed a little afraid that Shen Yi would get angry, and as she spoke, she looked up, only to find that his expression remained calm. Her heart sank a little, "It should have already fled to the demon territory outside of Linjiang Prefecture by now."
"Why is it impossible?" Shen Yi looked at her calmly, but he found it slightly amusing.
Earlier in Yong'an City, this woman had been extremely arrogant, but now she showed a timid side, which surprised him.
As for going to the demon territory, he had already prepared himself mentally. As long as he didn't encounter a Core Condensation Realm Mountain Lord... Even if he did, with the Freedom Riding the Wind Technique reaching perfection, he still had a chance to escape.
"Because outside Linjiang Prefecture is White Deer's territory. When the Mountain Lord left, he said he would seek refuge with it. White Deer is its sworn brother; he won't just stand by and watch you kill it."
Xiao Qianwei's serious expression now carried a hint of fear, "White Deer is a true Core Condensation Realm Mountain Lord. It has committed countless evil deeds in Qingzhou and still managed to survive until today. It's not someone we can deal with."
She noticed that the young man was listening intently to her words, without a hint of arrogance. However, the aura he was holding between his fingers showed no signs of dissipating.
"If I remember correctly..." Shen Yi looked towards the door and asked curiously, "Linjiang Prefecture seems to be in that direction."
He passed the aura to her, and Xiao Qianwei was slightly startled, as if she understood his intention. She took the aura and carefully sensed it.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across her fair face, and she said softly, "I'm so stupid to believe the threats of a demon."
The aura pointed directly to the outside of Tingyang Prefecture, precisely in the direction of Stream Platform Mountain.
"Not necessarily," Shen Yi shook his head, interrupting her. This Mountain Lord, having lost its child, hadn't sought refuge with its backer nor come to find him. General You was currently restrained by a Core Condensation Realm Mountain Lord and wasn't in Tingyang City.
So, what was it waiting for? Shen Yi had no interest in guessing the thoughts of a demon. If he couldn't understand it, he would simply assume that it was plotting against him.
Since that was the case, it was better to strike first.
(End of Chapter)
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