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Chapter 315: The Demon Suppressing Bureau
Chapter 315: The Demon Suppressing Bureau
As the yellow-haired man shouted, the four other men surrounding him moved in closer to Qi Yuan.
Their faces contorted with malicious intent, fists clenched, and their eyes held a mocking glint, reminiscent of street thugs.
Qi Yuan raised his fist, his voice cold, "According to the Heavenly Law, those who serve demons shall be executed without mercy!"
The yellow-haired man burst into laughter, "What era are you living in? Still talking about the Heavenly Law!"
But before he could finish, his smile froze.
A pair of iron fists struck his chest at a speed he couldn't react to, causing him to stiffen.
His stomach churned, and stars appeared before his eyes. His eyes bulged, bloodshot, as he hunched over like a cooked lobster, his bloodshot eyes protruding.
The burly men beside him were startled, their bodies momentarily frozen, unable to react.
But then they saw the young man before them, his fist covered in a red cloth, looking at them with disdain, "When was the last time you took a bath? Luckily, I had the foresight to cover my hand with this red cloth; otherwise, your chest hair would have dirtied my hands."
Unfortunately, the yellow-haired man couldn't respond to Qi Yuan's words.
At this moment, he couldn't even catch his breath.
Not far away, Little Mei stared in shock, the scene before her exceeding her expectations.
However, before she could fully process it, Qi Yuan reached out and pulled a butcher knife from a pile of firewood.
"No wonder the ancients used knives for killing, while modern people use guns, to avoid getting their hands dirty."
Qi Yuan, holding the butcher knife, had just realized another truth.
A cold glint flashed, and Qi Yuan's body leaped, using the downward force to slash. A head, still in good condition, fell to the ground.
Blood splattered, and before the bloody mist could spread, the sound of a head hitting the ground echoed in the room.
Qi Yuan stood there, holding the knife, his eyes filled with killing intent, like a god of slaughter.
The original Old Man Huang Four narrowed his eyes, his expression one of astonishment, "A Blood Warrior... You're actually a Blood Warrior!"
But it was just astonishment.
"You've hidden your strength well, breaking through to become a Blood Warrior without making a sound, entering the extraordinary path." Old Man Huang Four siged, his voice filled with admiration, "However, don't think that becoming a Blood Warrior makes you invincible. This Yunyan County is not a place for you to run wild!"
Old Man Huang Four's eyes held arrogance as he reached out and pulled out a cane.
The cane was crystal clear, as white as jade, clearly not an ordinary item.
"This cane is made from the bones of a Blood Warrior." Old Man Huang Four's kind face belied his words, "He, like you, thought he was invincible with some skill.
My older brother's grandson took a liking to his pregnant wife, and it was her honor.
But who would have thought that his wife, as foolish as him, would die in my nephew's bed, even biting his lips until they bled.
We, the Huang family, hadn't even sought him out for trouble, but he, thinking he had some skills, dared to intrude upon our Huang family.
My older brother, seeing his foolishness, killed him.
I found his bones to be quite hard, so I asked my brother for them and made this cane.
Oh, and the beads on the cane are made from his wife's skull!"
Old Man Huang Four spoke calmly.
Little Mei, standing nearby, broke into a cold sweat upon hearing this.
The demons in Yunyan County were indeed cannibalistic.
Qi Yuan listened to this, his expression calm, "Your setup is indeed that of a typical villain.
I never thought that the villain boss in my game would appear in the game's world."
His emotions remained unmoved.
This surprised Old Man Huang Four.
Old Man Huang Four had spoken these words to make it clear to Qi Er and to provoke Qi Yuan.
Blood Warriors... born with incomplete bloodlines, prone to anger, and prone to losing their senses.
At this moment, their power might increase slightly, but their speed and agility would greatly decrease.
Old Man Huang Four's specialty was speed.
However, his words didn't anger Qi Yuan.
"You're smarter than the owner of these bones, but your intelligence has limits!"
As Old Man Huang Four spoke, his originally frail body leaped lightly, agile like a monkey.
The cane in his hand struck towards Qi Yuan's back.
Crane Pointing Blue!
Old Man Huang Four unleashed a demonic martial art.
This martial art was renowned for its speed, and once mastered, it could deliver thirteen attacks in an instant.
A single strike could severely injure an ordinary Blood Warrior, let alone thirteen.
Qi Yuan immediately felt the wind on his back.
A smile appeared in his eyes, "Your positioning is off."
His figure flashed, avoiding the Crane Pointing Blue attack.
"The martial arts in this game are quite fascinating, and they greatly enhance your abilities."
Martial arts and Daoism are two distinct concepts.
One could even say that fighting with Daoism and fighting with martial arts are two different battles.
The experiences in the Blue Wave World cannot be directly applied here.
However, when it comes to martial combat, Qi Yuan has no shortage of experience.
During his time in the Moon-Gazing Continent, he had mastered the Heavenly Executioner, and his martial combat skills were exceptional.
When facing Old Man Huang Four, he completely overwhelmed him.
The only aspect where Old Man Huang Four excelled over Qi Yuan was in martial arts, or more specifically, martial skills.
This bloodline martial skill could unleash the hidden power within his blood and qi, releasing an immense force.
It was quite similar to the spells used in the cultivation world.
Currently, Qi Yuan, if compared to a cultivator, would be like one who has reached a high realm but lacks any spells.
"But... I have skills!"
Heavenly Severing Sword Technique! Ever since he gained immense power, Qi Yuan rarely used his skills.
His skills were universal across all realms.
This time, he decided to unleash one! A powerful gust of wind tore through the air, and the butcher knife in Qi Yuan's hand seemed to be coated with fresh blood as it descended from above.
Crack!
The knife landed on Old Man Huang Four's head, and his face showed disbelief.
He never imagined that Qi Er, who had just entered the Blood Qi Realm, would kill him with a single strike.
And what was that sword technique just now? Qi Yuan sheathed his knife, a happy smile in his eyes. "Not bad, I finally found the feeling of playing the game. I gained three drops of blood."
From Old Man Huang Four's body, Qi Yuan extracted three drops of blood.
These three drops of blood were the essence of demons, and to Qi Yuan, they were the most valuable items.
On the ground lay the corpse of a yellow weasel, emitting a foul stench.
Little Mei stood not far away, her body trembling, but she gritted her teeth and said, "Brother Qi, you can't drink this blood. Without the government's Blood Calming Pill, drinking demon blood will drive you insane!"
Qi Yuan's mind recalled many memories, but none of them mentioned the Blood Calming Pill.
"How do you know so much? Are you some kind of special NPC?" Qi Yuan looked at Little Mei with anticipation.
Little Mei's body trembled, and Qi Yuan's words made her feel a bit lost. Finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "I won't hide it anymore. Actually... I'm from the Jiang Cuo Zhao Family."
"Never heard of it." Qi Yuan shook his head.
"The Jiang Cuo Zhao Family is a martial arts family, often escorting valuable goods..."
"Get to the point."
"I once heard that the most precious thing on a demon's body is its essence blood.
Consuming their essence blood can enhance one's strength.
Moreover, consuming demon essence blood can significantly improve one's mastery of martial skills.
But demon essence blood is toxic. Ordinary blood warriors need a year to digest just one drop.
Consuming too much is useless, no matter how much time is spent digesting. It will drive one insane, turning them into a demon lord who will eventually be hunted down.
Only the government-issued Blood Calming Pill can neutralize the toxicity of demon blood, allowing one to consume a slightly larger amount of demon essence blood.
But even then, one must not consume too much, or they will die." Little Mei said anxiously.
In simple terms, a martial cultivator's training is a systematic process, but consuming demon blood is a shortcut.
However, taking shortcuts can lead to backlash, causing one to go insane, become a demon lord, and ultimately explode and die.
The Blood Calming Pill can eliminate the toxicity in demon blood, allowing martial cultivators to consume a slightly larger amount of demon essence blood.
But even then, one must not overindulge, or they will perish.
"Oh, I see." Qi Yuan shrugged.
Indeed, players have their privileges.
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Does he need the Blood Calming Pill?
No.
Moreover, consuming the Blood Calming Pill has restrictions, but he... obtained the Devouring Origin Body from the Virgin Mary.
The Devouring Origin Body is said to be able to devour all things, so consuming demon essence blood should be a minor issue.
"No problem. I'm a player, and I have proof. Even if I go crazy, I won't be afraid." Qi Yuan collected the three drops of blood and stored them away without consuming them for the time being.
According to Little Mei, essence blood not only enhances strength but also improves martial skill mastery.
This is something he must keep.
Old Man Huang Four's martial skill just now caught Qi Yuan's attention.
If he wants to complete this game, he must learn the martial skills within it.
Diligently practicing martial arts? Wrong!
Demon essence blood, add points! Yes!
"Brother Qi, you killed Old Man Huang Four. Run quickly! Old Man Huang Four's older brother is a Blood Warrior Master!"
Mentioning this, Little Mei was very worried.
Old Man Huang Four is a demon at the initial Blood Warrior level, and in Yunyan County, he is considered a top figure.
But in Yunyan County, Old Man Huang Four is called 'Grandfather' because his older brother is a Blood Warrior Master.
"Oh? Blood Warrior Master? This might be tricky."
"Qi Yuan contemplated deeply.
Blood Warrior Mastery, according to his calculations, could be comparable to Qi Condensation Completion.
However, his current Martial Arts cultivation was only at the fourth layer of Qi Condensation, a significant gap.
Based solely on Martial Arts cultivation, if he encountered Elder Huang now, he would likely be no match.
Nevertheless, if Qi Yuan utilized Cultivation techniques, the outcome might be different..."
Qi Yuan was known for his prudence and caution.
In this county, there might be someone at the level of Qi Condensation Completion, or even a Yangshen Realm cultivator.
He needed to maintain a low profile.
'Elder Huang might seek revenge on me, and I won't have time to protect you. You should leave now,' Qi Yuan thought, genuinely concerned for the NPC's well-being.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mei's face lit up with joy, "Brother Qi, I'll leave right away!"
It was evident that she had been longing to escape.
Qi Yuan didn't hold any particular feelings for her.
After all, self-preservation was paramount.
'So tired, time to sleep. I'll finish the task tomorrow,' Qi Yuan thought, feeling exhausted after the fight.
He suspected that the Martial Arts battle had consumed a significant amount of his Blood Qi.
As Qi Yuan watched Xiao Mei depart with her belongings, he lay down on the bed and fell into a deep slumber.
...
At the county office in Yunyan County, four men and women dressed in black stood before the county magistrate. The magistrate, with a nervous smile, said, "All the case files regarding the Luo Manor and the Chen family are here.
This incident is quite strange. Some say it's the work of demons, while others believe that Luo Bufan consumed too much Demon Clan Essence Blood, driving him insane and leading him to slaughter the Luo and Chen families."
The magistrate, bowing slightly, regarded the four as if they were his superiors.
These four were Demon Suppressing Envoys from the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
In the current era, demons and monsters ran rampant. The Tianqiao Dynasty stood strong only because of the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
The exact time of the Bureau's establishment was unknown, and historical records provided little detail.
The Bureau gathered a group of peculiar cultivators from across the land, tasked with eradicating demons and monsters.
"Hmm, you may leave now," a hoarse voice spoke up.
The magistrate, relieved, quickly exited the room.
The four were now alone in the room.
If Qi Yuan were here, he would recognize the speaker as the man he had met on the yacht—Chen Fan.
Chen Fan, dressed in black, wore a slightly nostalgic expression.
The other three examined the case files, and the only female envoy among them spoke up, "Team Leader, what are your thoughts on this task?"
Chen Fan, being the most powerful among them, had been chosen as the team leader.
Their mission, while seemingly prestigious, was fraught with danger. Who knew if the magistrate had ulterior motives?
Moreover, Yunyan County was home to numerous demons.
They dared not draw attention, fearing retribution from these creatures.
Eradicate demons?
Forget it; let's complete the task and prioritize our safety.
Unless it's task-related, they wouldn't provoke the demons.
Chen Fan placed the files down, his gaze profound, "We must find this crucial figure, Luo Bufan."
"But... Didn't Luo Bufan ascend?"
"Ascension is likely a hoax. How could an ordinary cultivator possibly ascend?" The round-faced woman spoke with certainty.
"The task mentions this person, indicating they are not ordinary."
"It's strange. If I recall correctly, there's also a Luo Bufan in the real world who has broken through the Martial Arts limit and ascended. Could it be the same person?" Yang Xuewen asked.
"This is your first task, so you might not understand. Such occurrences are common.
Our tasks often involve modifying the real world.
Some say... it might be a parallel world.
As for the specifics, I'm not sure," the round-faced woman explained.
Hearing this, Chen Fan's nostalgic expression deepened. He cautioned, "In Yunyan County, there are three influential forces we should avoid offending: the Fish by the sea, the Yellow Weasel in the casino, and the Snake in the Yi Hua Courtyard."
"Rest assured, as long as there's no progress in the task, I have no intention of clashing with local powers. Even if they're impolite, I'll endure it," the round-faced woman assured him.
"Indeed, our priority is to find Luo Bufan," Chen Fan said.
...
"Sigh, if I were to form my Golden Core here, where would it appear?
Here... or in the real world?"
In the morning, Qi Yuan munched on a steamed bun, gazing at the sun, his mind wandering.
He was on the verge of forming his Golden Core.
'Forget it, I'll go out and do it. Otherwise, having a game within a game—what's the point?' Qi Yuan muttered to himself, stuffing the rest of the bun into his mouth and slowly making his way towards the Luo Manor.
(End of Chapter)
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