Chapter 24: The Government Office Takes Action
Chapter 24: The Government Office Takes Action
"So that's how it is."
Shen Yi savored the Blood Fiend Blade Technique in his mind, each move filled with fierce and violent energy.
It was evident that the technique had absorbed the ruthless nature of demonic beings, and it was hard to believe that it had originated from the orthodox Demon Subjugation Blade Technique.
Violence to counter violence!
This was a true martial art suited for the Initial Realm, and it was on a completely different level compared to the Zhenyang Blade, which had forced a breakthrough across realms through shortcuts.
Moreover, with his Initial Realm Perfection cultivation, Shen Yi was confident that he could defeat a Yellow Pelt Clan member within three moves.
He turned to look at the panel.
The demonic being's lifespan was only a hundred and thirty years left, and the excess had been used on two other martial arts, but with little success. He had only gained a talent similar to a master of fist and palm techniques.
[Sparrow-Light Body Control: Years of practicing lightfoot skills have honed your control over your body, making your movements lighter and more agile.]
It was better than nothing.
Shen Yi didn't feel disappointed. He now understood the purpose of the panel.
To deduce new martial arts, the accumulation of "material" was more important than time.
Relying solely on lifespan, one could only hope for a vague stroke of genius.
Only by learning more martial arts could one achieve a comprehensive understanding during deduction, allowing for creativity and innovation to create something new.
This wasn't something that could be accomplished by sitting around and daydreaming with an empty mind.
For example, the Blood Fiend Blade Technique combined the Blood Slaughter power from the Beast Core, and the Wind and Thunder Manual evolved into an Initial Realm path due to the presence of the Zhenyang Blade.
"One should be content with what they have."
His overnight improvement was equivalent to a lifetime for an ordinary person without the aid of precious elixirs or fortuitous encounters.
This was already a tremendous opportunity.
Shen Yi got up and looked towards the cabinet, where Lin Baiwei had placed his clothes, washed and dried.
He reached out, took the clothes, and removed his undershirt, revealing a nearly perfect muscular physique. The only drawback was that due to his laziness, even for street patrols, he didn't bother to walk, resulting in his skin taking on a cold, unhealthy pale hue.
This wasn't a significant issue; some sunbathing would fix it.
Shen Yi quickly changed into his clothes and turned around, only to see a woman standing at the back door, holding her breath.
"Is something the matter?"
"Just taking a walk."
Lin Baiwei, still curious, withdrew her gaze and rubbed her belly expectantly, "Is there breakfast today?"
"Wait for me."
Shen Yi turned and left, buying two pancakes from a stall. Remembering the two martial arts books he hadn't obtained yet, he hesitated, "With egg... how much?"
Logically, as a law enforcement officer, without any bad habits, he shouldn't be short of money.
His previous life had taught him many ways to make money. If he set his mind to it...
"Sir Shen, why pay for two pancakes? If you like them, have more." The vendor nodded and bowed, wrapping the pancakes and handing them over.
"Thank you for your kindness, but it's not necessary." Shen Yi shook his head and took out ten copper coins, placing them on the table.
He brought the breakfast home.
Biting into the pancake, Shen Yi walked towards the government office, but halfway there, he sensed something amiss.
Along the way, whether it was the dumpling seller or the vegetable vendor, all the passersby gave him curious glances. When he looked back, they quickly averted their eyes, pretending to be busy with their tasks.
"From now on, any demonic or malevolent spirit matters in Baiyun County will be handled by him."
"Him? Sir Shen?"
"What nonsense are you spouting so early in the morning? If you're worried about your daughters and wives being too pure, and you have too much silver to spend, he can help with that. But demons?"
"Keep your voice down. Do you know what happened yesterday? The demons in the western suburbs are gone."
Two villagers personally recounted the story, claiming that the demons across the mountains had all been beheaded and their heads delivered to the county, and the leader of this feat was none other than Sir Shen.
Shen Yi, now an Initial Realm Martial Artist, listened intently to the whispers and rumors swirling around him like mosquitoes.
Quickening his pace, he strode into the office hall of the government building.
The scene inside was no different from usual, except for a sense of emptiness.
In the vast courtyard, only four people were present: Chen Ji, expressionless as he swept the ground with a broom, the Niu brothers, and Zhang Dahu, all squatting at the doorway with vacant stares, glancing at each other.
Upon seeing Shen Yi enter, Zhang Dahu leaped up from the ground, his voice hoarse as he shouted, "Sir Shen, you've finally come! You must stand up for us!"
He rushed over, looking utterly aggrieved.
"Why won't they let us patrol the streets? Why do they send us to deal with demons? The oil and water from the three streets in the west are all hard-earned businesses of the brothers. With just one word from Song Tou, he ruined us!"
"Sir Shen, you're a favorite of Liu Dianli. How dare Song act so arrogantly? He's not just slapping our faces; he's clearly..."
Chen Ji silently pushed him aside and approached Shen Yi, speaking softly, "This is Liu Dianli's doing."
The four who remained in the office hall were the same ones who had visited the Liu family tragedy site yesterday.
Liu Dianli's intentions were clear.
He not only wanted to marginalize these men but also wished to see them dead, setting an example for others who followed Shen Yi.
You're so capable of killing demons?
Then I'll let you kill them all.
Post a notice, make it public, first elevate you to the highest, then watch coldly as you fall.
If you dare not, then behave and stop causing trouble.
"He knew it was you who killed the Yellow Pelt Clan member. He came in the middle of the night, threw a tantrum, and left before dawn, fearing he might run into you."
Chen Ji's face contorted into a bitter smile.
Obviously, Shen Yi's sudden display of strength had severely intimidated Liu Dianli, to the point of terror.
But this was still not enough...
Even the strong martial artist invited by the county magistrate from Qingzhou, who also possessed the strength to fight the Yellow Pelt Clan, only received a monthly salary of 600 taels of silver.
Six hundred taels of snowflake pattern silver could kill an ordinary man, but in the murky waters of Baiyun County, it wouldn't even make a splash.
Aside from the dog demons, there were even more terrifying man-eating demonic beings outside the county.
If trouble were to arise, even if the Demon Suppressing Bureau intervened, they would first need to take over the entire county, relocate the people, and then, with a steady and solid approach, it would take three to five years to resolve the demon infestation.
Don't underestimate a mere few years.
For the county magistrate and the other officials, it would mean a decade of hard work going to waste, a bleak future, and no chance of advancement.
Even if the imperial court eradicated the demons and reinstated the magistrate, he would only be in charge of a poor county with a dwindling population, which was unacceptable.
If it weren't for the fact that obstructing demon extermination was a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations, and Shen Yi possessed exceptional martial arts skills, the higher-ups might not even bother with such a despicable scheme. They would simply strip him of his clothes or send someone to take his head.
"Sir Shen," Chen Ji's expression was complex. He had a younger sister at home who needed care, but suddenly, he was labeled as Shen Yi's "co-conspirator" by the higher-ups, which weighed heavily on his mind.
If he felt this way, the other party was even more so the primary target.
At this thought, a hint of sympathy flashed in his eyes:
"Liu Dianli left me with a message. He said that if you come to your senses, bring a pot of wine and visit him... He said that if the county magistrate can give six hundred taels, how could he possibly lack yours..."
(End of Chapter)
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