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Chapter 22: Demon Realm
Chapter 22: Demon Realm
"How long do you plan to stay here?"
Seeing her eating with relish, Shen Yi inexplicably felt a bit hungry. He reached out to grab a fried bun, but before he could, her fair and delicate fingers gently patted his hand.
Lin Baiwei picked up a clean flatbread and handed it to him, "I set up a small shed in the backyard, trying not to disturb you. As for how long I'll stay... another month?"
She wasn't very sure.
Shen Yi took the flatbread, his expression unreadable.
This woman never spoke the truth. On the surface, she seemed innocent, but in reality, she had been sent away by the Lin family years ago. When she returned, she had learned some skills and dared to confront demons outside the city alone.
Initially, he thought she was a naive newcomer.
However, after spending time with her, Shen Yi discovered that she was meticulous and seemed to have endured hardships. She was definitely not the type of foolish person who was unaware of their own limitations.
Most importantly, she had provoked those mysterious fox demons and still managed to return alive?
His previous self had locked her up in the house, seemingly taking advantage of the situation. But in Shen Yi's eyes, this was a suicidal act.
Not to mention how a mere law enforcement officer would face the Lin family's wrath if this matter were exposed.
Why didn't the fox demons kill her? What was their reason?!
Shen Yi couldn't understand, so he decided not to think about it. He calmly said, "No."
Upon hearing this, Lin Baiwei wasn't surprised. Instead, she smiled lightly, "What's wrong? You wanted me to be your daughter-in-law, but now you're having second thoughts?"
When she had grabbed him, the anxiety on his face was genuine.
She thought that if she showed a slight concession, Shen Yi, despite pretending to be calm, would reveal some unusual reaction.
However, the young man merely lifted his gaze slightly.
A moment later, a hint of ridicule flashed through his distinct black and white eyes.
Lin Baiwei's eating slowed to a halt. She wiped the crumbs from the corner of her lips with her index finger and glanced back at him. Her charming face, under Shen Yi's slightly mocking gaze, gradually lost its allure.
"Oh."
She adjusted her temple, sighing with a hint of helplessness. In an instant, her demeanor subtly changed.
Lin Baiwei straightened her body, and a sharp determination appeared in her narrow eyes, "I don't know if you're just a lowly officer or working for the demons, but why did you suddenly provoke them?"
She glanced at the bloodstained clothes he was wearing, "Pretending to be calm doesn't feel good, does it? Are you eager to know the Transcendence Technique?"
Lin Baiwei directly pointed out his Embodied Perfection, crossing her legs and calmly straightening her clothes. Her eyes turned cold.
"Call me Master, and I'll help you enter the Initial Realm threshold."
Earlier, she had been too hasty, and the martial art name she made up was too crude. Today, she came prepared, and she still couldn't fool this young man.
Lin Baiwei was confident.
She quietly looked at the youth.
Then, she saw Shen Yi gently lift his hand, unfasten the saber at his waist, and casually place it on the table.
"You left home to learn martial arts."
Shen Yi's voice turned indifferent, "Are you learning to perform operas?"
He placed his fingers on the saber's sheath, and Lin Baiwei suddenly felt enveloped by a dense aura of malevolent energy. She couldn't help but swallow her saliva, "What... what are you going to do?"
"I'm not interested in you."
Shen Yi shook his head, "But I'm very interested in your martial sect."
"I've already said I don't have a sect."
Lin Baiwei wanted to explain further, but Shen Yi took out a small cloth bundle from his bosom and unfolded it next to the saber. Inside was a slightly trembling meat orb.
"Prove your worth."
Shen Yi stood with his hands at his sides, appearing harmless. However, the saber and the meat orb on the table already conveyed his stance.
Choose one of the two options, please, with less playfulness. He was running out of patience.
"..."
Lin Baiwei stared at the meat orb, and her fingers hidden in the wide sleeves trembled slightly.
She paused for a moment before asking, "A beast core? Where did you get this..."
Her gaze returned to his bloodstained clothes, and the answer was obvious.
"A four-hundred-year-old Beast Core, is this from a Yellow Pelt Clan member?"
Lin Baiwei's fingers curled slightly, concealing her surprise. The man had left with a pancake in his mouth early in the morning and returned with the Beast Core of an Initial Realm demonic creature by night.
When did the law enforcement officers of Baiyun County become so formidable?
She glanced at the young man and spoke bluntly, "A Beast Core of this quality can be used directly as the main ingredient for a Qi Condensing Pill, or to assist in refining a higher-grade Essence Refining Pill... In situations where conditions don't allow it, direct consumption can still achieve seventy to eighty percent effectiveness, but there will be more impurities, which is slightly detrimental to cultivation. It's best to spend more time on refinement."
"Of course, regardless of its use, it's not something a warrior below the Initial Realm can afford to consume..." Lin Baiwei added with a hint of seriousness.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi nodded and casually covered the Beast Core again.
It seemed his guess wasn't far off.
If the young man continued to spout nonsense and degrade it to some kind of poison, then Shen Yi would seriously consider drawing his sword.
However, Lin Baiwei's ability to identify the origin of the Beast Core at a glance exceeded his expectations. Could it be that she was familiar with all the demons and monsters in and around Baiyun County?
"You can stay, but I won't get involved in your affairs with the fox demon, nor will I inquire about your identity."
Shen Yi put away the items and continued, "As a condition, I want two genuine Initial Realm cultivation techniques."
"Peach Blossom Mountain Splitting Axe, Demon Slaying Unparalleled Sword..." Lin Baiwei had just raised her finger when she felt the young man's cold gaze upon her, causing her to retract it with a pout, "I don't have any cultivation techniques with me right now. I can only give them to you after I'm rescued."
"Agreed."
Shen Yi didn't press further.
He wasn't one to put all his eggs in one basket. Although the Demon Suppressing Bureau was good, it would be an even better choice if he could establish connections with some martial sects and obtain more information about martial arts cultivation.
"Isn't Baiyun County afraid of angering other demons by suddenly slaying a Yellow Pelt Clan member?"
Lin Baiwei picked up the fried bun again and stuffed it with salted pork until it was plump, then took a big bite, chewing as she spoke incoherently, "Although demons have their own factions, their attitude towards the Imperial Court is consistent. In my opinion, they shouldn't have targeted the Yellow Pelt Clan first, it's like beating the grass to startle the snake."
"What do you mean?" Shen Yi showed a hint of interest.
"This Dog Demon has just entered the Initial Realm, and the Ape Ascendant has been staying in the East Mountain for many years without making a move, preparing for his breakthrough to the Initial Realm Perfection. He should be the most wary of such matters."
Lin Baiwei's face turned red as she struggled to swallow the bun, finally letting out a long breath, "There's also the Green Unicorn Mother, who has been rumored to be a Jade Dew Realm Great Demon for over a hundred years. If I were you, I'd report to the Imperial Court and request a few Demon Suppressing Command Flank Generals to eliminate the Snake Demon first. The Old Ape Yellow Dog and their ilk would naturally flee."
Shen Yi listened quietly, but the young woman didn't continue, "What about the fox demon?"
The girl rolled her eyes.
She had finished all the food and patted her full chest lightly, "Burp... I'm so sleepy."
Shen Yi sat back on the edge of the bed and bowed, "Thank you for the reminder."
Lin Baiwei strolled leisurely towards the backyard, giving him a sidelong glance, "At least you have a conscience."
She arrived at the quiet courtyard.
The ease in her eyes faded, and her expression became more complex.
Despite her words belittling the Yellow Pelt Clan, it was indeed an Initial Realm demonic being. The young man was an ordinary law enforcement officer without a master, and even his cultivation technique was something he had to obtain from a stranger like her, indicating that even if he had some fortuitous encounter, it wasn't complete.
Yet, he managed to slay the Dog Demon.
If someone could pave a smooth path of cultivation for him, his future achievements would undoubtedly be extraordinary.
With such talent, if he were to die in the murky waters of Baiyun County, it would be a waste of talent.
Unfortunately, he couldn't even protect himself right now, let alone have the capacity to deal with these trivial matters... He was so hungry.
(End of Chapter)
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