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Chapter 222: Zhongjing Wuxian, Office Shift at Central Bureau
Chapter 222: Zhongjing Wuxian, Office Shift at Central Bureau
Is it that difficult to just follow the cultivation technique?
It's not like creating a new martial art.
Shen Yi felt the growing confusion in his mind and gently rubbed his temples.
Countless demon life spans were rapidly passing by.
Finally, he sensed a change in the Yin Soul within his Qi Sea.
[793rd Year: Perhaps this cultivation technique only provides a direction, with no correct answer, or maybe all answers are correct. Instead of idle speculation, it's better to start practicing.]
In an instant, the white mist was once again summoned.
They all merged into the Yin Soul, flowing slowly within it in a mysterious and profound trajectory.
However, the entire process was not smooth; instead, it felt extremely awkward.
Even halfway through, there were instances where the direction suddenly changed.
[2900th Year: You always feel something is amiss, as if you made a mistake just now, and then countless times you changed your approach.]
"..."
Shen Yi silently read the panel prompt and sighed inwardly.
Fortunately, it was the Yin Soul being affected and not himself. With this cultivation method, it would eventually lead to deviation and demonic cultivation.
Forget it, just consider it practice.
The vast incense fire wish power finally began to decrease.
In exchange, a Yin Soul as solid as reality was formed.
It still sat cross-legged, its facial features becoming clearer, but its expression grew increasingly indifferent, as if it had transcended the mortal world and broken free from the mundane, resembling more and more a statue on an altar.
The most noticeable change was the appearance of a ring of auspicious clouds around it.
The white mist continued to condense, with a hint of forming a second ring of auspicious clouds, but suddenly, the transformation stopped, and the mist remained.
Shen Yi instinctively glanced at the incense fire wish power and found that about a third of it was left.
Looking down at the panel, he realized that the demon life span had been exhausted...
[4736th Year: You have already broken through to become a Zhongjing Wuxian, and just as you touched the bottleneck of a higher realm, you suddenly felt your life span coming to an end. You couldn't help but feel a sense of regret, and a sigh escaped your lips...]
[Martial Immortal. Triad Ascension Technique: Minor Accomplishment]
"Hiss!"
Shen Yi clutched his forehead, as if he had just crossed an endless abyss and was about to reach the other shore, but suddenly, his strength failed him, and he could only fall into despair. So close, yet with no chance left.
He struggled to regulate his heavy breathing and reluctantly looked at the next line of text.
[Remaining Life Span: 2,956 years]
It was the demon life span that was exhausted, not his own. What regret was there to speak of?
After breaking through the Primordial Chaos Realm, his lifespan increased by two thousand years. Now, in his early twenties, he was in the prime of his life, and such emotions would not affect him.
Shen Yi quickly recovered and continued pretending to be a wooden stake.
He released Qinghua Lady and placed her into the Yin Soul.
The next moment, a tall figure appeared in the room, surrounded by white mist and auspicious clouds, truly like an immortal descending upon the mortal realm.
A powerful aura swept through, nearly causing Shen Yi to open his eyes.
"My master's Dharmic Body is too powerful, and Qinghua is struggling to keep up..."
Qinghua Lady's voice echoed in his mind again.
A demon soul condensed over ten thousand years was now complaining.
"..."
Shen Yi used his divine sense to touch the connection between him and Qinghua, then forcefully connected with her.
The thought of opening his eyes emerged again.
The seated youth in the bed didn't move, and the Yin Soul standing in the room slowly opened its eyes. The originally indifferent face now carried an added hint of coldness.
"Huff."
For the first time, Shen Yi controlled the Yin Soul, feeling a sense of novelty as he looked at his physical body.
Qinghua wasn't lying; this Yin Soul body was indeed a bit too strong, and the demon soul seemed relatively weak, making every movement feel slightly sluggish.
Looking at the auspicious clouds beside him, he inexplicably thought of the three cloud patterns on the Demon Suppressing Bureau captain's uniform.
Perhaps the reason for using cloud patterns as a symbol was also because of this Triad Ascension Technique. One ring of auspicious clouds represented a Zhongjing Wuxian, and when three cloud patterns gathered, it signified the ability to condense a Golden Bodhimanda, slay demons, and protect the Dagan Empire.
"It'll have to do for now; I'll change it later."
Shen Yi handed control back to Qinghua and returned to his own body.
Without a stronger demon, he could only make do for now.
"Change?"
Qinghua Lady was taken aback but dared not ask further.
Could it be that the master's abilities had become so powerful that even the Yin Soul could be replaced?
Could it be that she was going to be replaced...
Thinking of this, Qinghua Lady timidly stepped forward and carefully massaged Shen Yi's shoulders.
Although the Yin Soul could manipulate incense fire wish power, it didn't benefit the physical body, but it still felt warm and comfortable.
Shen Yi was already feeling a bit tired from the emotional feedback of thousands of years of cultivation.
He didn't refuse.
Since Martial Immortals all had their quirks, according to Senior Brother Wu, then liking to use the Yin Soul to massage his physical body didn't seem strange.
As long as he communicated with his thoughts, no one would be able to tell that this physical body was "alive."
"When no one is around, change your appearance."
Shen Yi glanced at the face and felt a bit creeped out.
"Qinghua obeys."
The white mist beside the Yin Soul swirled slightly, instantly transforming into Qinghua Lady's appearance. It was just a minor illusion using incense fire wish power, not a difficult task.
She had once been a renowned Demon King, never serving anyone, and her movements were a bit awkward, but fortunately, Shen Yi wasn't picky.
After a brief rest during the night.
The next morning, Shen Yi recalled the Yin Soul and also returned Qinghua Lady to the panel, as this was under the watchful eyes of a Transcendent Incarnation Realm cultivator, and it was better to be cautious.
The Demon Life Span had been exhausted, and there was no longer any point in staying at the Temple of Martial Arts.
He strode towards the courtyard's exit.
Perhaps due to the early morning hour, there were significantly more people in the Second Hall, all engaged in casual conversations.
The white-robed couple seemed to hold an extremely high status. Although they were silent and reticent, everyone else sought their opinions on whatever topic they discussed.
At that moment, the young man suddenly stood up and smiled, "Please wait, young master."
The middle-aged man held the sword sheath in his hand and slightly cupped his hands, "I am Lin Qingyang from Lizehou's Artifact Sect. This is my wife. We haven't asked for your surname, sir?"
Lizehou's Artifact Sect.
A Supreme-grade Artifact?
Shen Yi slowly halted her steps and politely nodded, "No need for formalities, I am Shen Yi."
Upon hearing their conversation, the other disciples in the Second Hall quieted down and bowed to the young man.
Although he appeared young, since he had entered the First Hall, he was a promising candidate for the Transcendent Incarnation Realm. According to his status, he was a disciple of the Temple of Martial Arts and thus, their teacher.
"Are you going out? Is there anything we can help with?" Mrs. Lin asked with a smile.
"I'm going to sit in at the office," Shen Yi replied briefly and bid farewell to the crowd.
The Supreme-grade Artifact was tantalizing, but it wouldn't run away if left there. Currently, the Demon Life Span was more important.
Office shift? As Shen Yi walked away, the crowd exchanged glances.
Having just entered the Temple of Martial Arts, he must have obtained a cultivation technique. Instead of focusing on cultivation, he was going to sit in at some office. Could it be that he was still serving in the court?
...
The Temple of Martial Arts stood tall, with two Central Bureaus standing on either side.
Early in the morning, many people had gathered here.
Some came to collect rewards, some to train at the Temple, and others to report back to work.
Shen Yi walked straight into the long line, attracting the attention of many.
"Who is this state's Commander without a uniform?" asked the people at the front of the line in surprise.
The Commander didn't need to follow the queue; it was not considered cutting in line.
However, what happened next surprised them. Liu Kun, who was behind the counter, suddenly pushed the Demon Subjugation General in front of him and stood up from his chair, his posture as straight as a spear.
"Sir Shen, what brings you here?"
"Where is my position?" Shen Yi asked.
Shen Yi walked behind the counter, and Liu Kun was stunned for a moment before hurriedly pointing to the adjacent room, "I'll take you there right away, sir."
"No need, you carry on," Shen Yi said as he walked over without haste and lifted the curtain to enter.
"... "
Liu Kun swallowed hard and subconsciously turned to look at the crowd of Demon Suppressing Bureau personnel.
As expected, their faces had changed.
Even though Liu Kun didn't reveal Shen Yi's position, they weren't fools; they could understand the situation before them.
After many years, the Demon Suppressing Bureau finally had a new Patrol Commander.
"Oh no!"
Liu Kun pinched himself; he was usually quick-witted but had slipped up this time.
He thought he understood the situation clearly, assuming that Sir Shen was being pushed by Sir Wu to "draw a salary without working." Hence, he wasn't prepared.
Who would have thought that Sir Shen would actually come to the Central Bureau to show off.
Now that so many people had seen it... How could they stop him?
The Demon Suppressing Bureau had long suffered from the Demon Calamity across the Nine States. Who didn't have some grievances?
If Sir Shen lost face later, he might face severe punishment.
"Quiet down and line up properly!" Liu Kun gritted his teeth and slammed the counter, finally getting everyone to look away, but whispers continued to spread.
At the end of the line, a middle-aged man in dark armor approached from a distance and stood still, letting his companion boast while occasionally responding with a smile. His eyes, however, betrayed his lingering anxiety and sorrow.
"Brother Zhang, not to offend you, but what's so great about Song Prefecture that you haven't left for the Temple of Martial Arts earlier? Here, you'll have access to magical herbs and cultivation techniques, and you can meet many experts."
Jiang He slapped his shoulder and laughed, "Just yesterday, I met an extraordinary Qingzhou's Heaven's Pride who had achieved Essence Gathering Perfection in the Second Hall. He's young, but his posture exudes the aura of a Primordial Master. I sparred with this Shen brother, and I gained a lot from it. My cultivation level has improved significantly."
"Congratulations, Brother Jiang," Zhang Xuan forced a smile. The fact that Jiang He could address him as a brother with his status as a Demon Subjugation General was due to his silver tongue. If he believed him again, he would be a fool.
Just then, their faint conversation finally spread.
Even the monster hunters had a few of them come over, as they were the best at gathering information. One of them even shouted out a name.
"I know a disciple in the Temple of Martial Arts. He's the Governor of Qingzhou, surnamed Shen. He just arrived in the Imperial City yesterday and was promoted to Deputy Patrol Commander!"
The shout reached Zhang Xuan's ears.
He stood there, stunned for a moment, and rubbed his ears in disbelief, "Patrol Commander... Patrol Commander..."
As if remembering something, Zhang Xuan suddenly turned and grabbed his companion's hand, "Brother Jiang, you just said you met Qingzhou's Heaven's Pride, also surnamed Shen. Could it be... Can you introduce me to him...?"
If Jiang He wasn't exaggerating and there was indeed such a connection, if he could invite a Patrol Commander back...
Zhang Xuan's breathing gradually grew heavy.
"Uh..."
Jiang He licked his lips, and his body stiffened, "I might have remembered it wrong. It's probably another surname..."
Seeing Zhang Xuan's fervent expression, he replied bitterly, "I'll try my best, but don't get your hopes up."
He barely knew him; he only knew his name.
Moreover, this Patrol Commander might not be what Zhang Xuan imagined. He wasn't a Primordial Master; otherwise, why would he enter the Temple of Martial Arts?
(End of Chapter)
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