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Chapter 21: Slaying Demons and Returning to the City
Chapter 21: Slaying Demons and Returning to the City
According to Shen Yi's judgment, the Wind and Thunder Demon Subduing True Understanding he had cultivated had four stages.
Coincidentally, these stages corresponded to the four levels of cultivation.
The initial stage was the entry point, which he had already surpassed. His current level, the middle stage of the first level, was almost twice as powerful as the yellow-skinned demons.
Even with his superior strength, the battle had been arduous.
The reason, he realized, was that he lacked the demonic abilities his opponents possessed, and their sturdy defense had left him momentarily stumped. He could only rely on his brute force and cultivation to overpower them.
Shen Yi sighed. While cultivation was important, it would be even better to have a secret technique or two up his sleeve.
The three martial arts techniques passed down by the Demon Suppression Division seemed inadequate when facing truly powerful demons.
He turned around to see that the villagers had prepared two carts. There were too many corpses, so they had decided to take only the heads, but even so, they formed a small mountain.
"What are we doing?" Chen Ji asked, bewildered.
"We're going back to the city," Shen Yi replied, walking towards the old donkey that was ambling slowly towards them at the intersection, and climbed onto its back.
After this incident, he had come to a realization.
Gaining a good reputation and joining the Demon Suppression Division was not going to be as simple as he had thought.
The local government would not idly stand by and watch as his actions ruined their plans.
Since that was the case, a clean break was necessary.
...
As dusk fell, Shen Yi and Chen Ji approached BAIYUN County.
Street vendors were busy packing up their wares, and a group of soldiers yawned as they guarded the city gate.
Suddenly, a putrid stench wafted through the air.
Several soldiers quickly covered their mouths and noses, while the vendors straightened up, their curiosity piqued. In the next moment, a pile of terrifying wolf heads came into view. Each head was contorted in a hideous expression, their eyes and mouths seemingly frozen in fear.
"Demons... demons are entering the city!"
The spoon in the vendor's hand fell to the ground as he scrambled backward in panic, tripping and falling flat on his face.
The soldiers tensed up, gripping their spears tightly.
The two villagers who had been pulling the cart, their bodies originally stooped from labor, now straightened with a mix of curiosity and unease at being in the city after a long time. Seeing the ugly reactions of the people at the gate, they unconsciously straightened their backs further, feeling a sense of pride.
"What are you looking at? We were so scared by the demons we could barely move, but we're not afraid of a bunch of dead bodies. They're quite tasty, actually."
Chen Ji took a slow step forward, his expression complex.
Behind him, an old donkey chewed on its feed, unperturbed. The handsome young man riding it had calm eyes, but the pungent scent of blood that clung to him made everyone shudder.
"Shen... Shen Yi?"
The soldiers, spears at the ready, blinked in disbelief.
They were all too familiar with his features, but now, aside from his facial structure, his demeanor and aura were completely different from the mischievous young man they knew.
"Damn that troublemaker, even his dead body still manages to scare me."
The vendor, having recovered from his initial shock, stood up and dusted himself off, stealing glances at the young man on the donkey. He felt a sense of awe as he wondered how many demons one would have to slay to be covered in so much blood.
"Sir Shen, please, this way!"
He quickly stepped aside to make way, thrilled to have a new topic to gossip about during his breaks.
When was the last time someone from BAIYUN County had ventured out to slay demons, let alone with such fanfare?
"You've really managed to offend the local government now."
Chen Ji let out a bitter laugh as he took in the reactions of the people around them.
He couldn't quite understand why Shen Yi, known for his social acumen, would suddenly take such a rash action.
Shen Yi, unperturbed, lowered his gaze and said calmly, "Do I have a choice?"
"With your ability to slay demons, there's no need to make it public knowledge. With your talent, you could have a bright future ahead of you..."
Chen Ji trailed off as realization dawned on him.
He remembered that the inspection team from the Demon Suppression Division would be arriving soon. If they could present a peaceful and harmonious BAIYUN County, then their future would be secure.
However, Shen Yi had already offended the demons, and if push came to shove, who could guarantee that the local government wouldn't throw him under the bus to save their own skins?
If the ape demon and the yellow-skinned demons joined forces to demand his return, it would be like handing their lives over to those corrupt officials.
Before he entered, he heard a voice.
"Where have you been? I'm starving!" Despite her weak voice, it still retained its crisp, pleasant tone.
Pushing the door open, Shen Yi's eyebrows furrowed slightly. The cottage, which had been dirty and disorganized the day before, was now spotlessly clean, making him hesitate to step inside.
The woman's wet hair fell loosely behind her, and her freshly washed face was charming and delicate, with a hint of masculine charm in her expressive brows. She wore a black shirt that was slightly oversized, accentuating her tall figure, and thick pants that were still damp, revealing her full and slender legs. Her bare white feet were firmly planted on the ground.
"I washed your clothes, and I'm borrowing your old clothes for now. I had to wash off the demon blood." Lin Baiwei spoke as she glanced up, her expression changing slightly as she caught a whiff of the air. "Demon blood?"
Shen Yi didn't respond. Instead, he averted his gaze, pulling out a lotus leaf package from his pocket and tossing it onto the table nonchalantly. "Make do with this."
Noticing his reluctance to elaborate, Lin Baiwei wisely chose not to pry further. She sat at the table, eagerly unwrapping the lotus leaf, stained with demon blood.
"Hey! There's meat here." She picked up a strip of salted pork, still bloody, and wiped it off before stuffing it into a cold, hard bun. "Om nom nom."
"I said make do with it," Shen Yi replied, rubbing his temples, "at least pick the cleaner parts."
"Only someone who's never experienced hardship would be so picky," Lin Baiwei countered, chewing on the bun, her face full of satisfaction. "In the wilderness, no one cares if you starve to death."
"... " Shen Yi was left speechless. Her words painted him as a privileged merchant's son, while she seemed like the street-smart one.
(End of Chapter)
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