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Chapter 640: Others Can Read This Scripture
Chapter 640: Others Can Read This Scripture
"..."
Ye Lan never expected such a straightforward response.
To be honest, she didn't fully trust this young man, mainly because he had just joined the Demon Slayer Bureau and was still relatively inexperienced, so she assumed he would be cautious and hesitant in his actions.
In short, he would be more obedient.
Moreover, this trip to Baiyun Cave was a joint operation by the three prefectures' Demon Slayer Bureaus.
Ye Lan understood the nature of demon slayers well; they would likely treat Shen Yi as a mere formality, and his position as a demon slayer official wouldn't earn him any respect from the other two demon slayers.
This was a good thing.
She never intended for Shen Yi to excel as a demon slayer official. A young cultivator wouldn't possess the cultivation level and judgment needed for such a role; he only needed to be a loyal informant keeping an eye on Meng Xiuwen for her.
Hopefully, it would make Meng Xiuwen behave a little.
However, the current situation clearly exceeded Ye Lan's expectations.
If Shen Yi could cause such a huge disturbance right under the noses of the other two demon slayers, it wasn't just a matter of disobedience.
It seemed like she had personally promoted a second Meng Xiuwen, and judging by his attitude when responding to her, this one might even surpass Meng Xiuwen.
"Hmm."
Ye Lan exhaled a breath of pure Qi, slightly turned her body, and rubbed her eyebrows.
Due to the unique nature of the Demon Slayer Bureau, there was no such thing as dismissal. The court would never allow someone with knowledge of the bureau to return to the wild or join the three sects, let alone ascend to the heavens to become an official.
But she couldn't throw Shen Yi into prison or execute him just because of her momentary lapse in judgment; that would be outright crazy.
As for letting Ye Jing take over as the demon slayer official again... She couldn't handle one Meng Xiuwen, let alone two. It would be pointless.
That left only one path to take.
Fortunately, this young man was just beginning to show signs, unlike Meng Xiuwen, who was already a seasoned veteran. There was still a chance to guide him properly.
"Considering it's your first offense, I'll let it slide this time. In the future, unless it's absolutely necessary, you should usually investigate first, report to your superiors, and only then take action after receiving orders."
Ye Lan's voice softened, and for the first time, a barely perceptible smile appeared on her face: "Do you understand?"
"Yes," Shen Yi nodded slightly.
"Huh?" Meng Xiuwen was taken aback and turned to look at the two of them. This wasn't right; Ye Lan's attitude towards him wasn't like this.
"Follow me."
Ye Lan turned and walked towards a distant, spacious, and quiet area. Only then did she turn around: "Sit down."
As she spoke, she took out an iron token and drew her finger across it, releasing a dense yellow mist.
Holding the mist, Ye Lan looked at Shen Yi: "This is the reward for demon slayers. Although you were reckless, you did help resolve a disaster for the Divine Dynasty. You can receive the Imperial Qi of one tribulation."
"To use this to overcome the Heart Tribulation, you need to prepare many things in advance to avoid eternal damnation."
"Therefore, this time, I'll use it to adjust your cultivation base... Your foundation is too weak."
Ye Lan seemed to see right through Shen Yi's body, instinctively frowning, but then she thought of the difficulties faced by solitary cultivators, and her eyebrows relaxed again.
It was already remarkable for someone to cultivate to the True Immortal Perfection Realm using unorthodox methods, so how could she ask for more?
In an instant, she clenched her five fingers, and the strands of Imperial Qi instantly dissipated, transforming into countless threads that entered Shen Yi's body.
Imperial Qi was the manifestation of the aspirations of all living beings.
Ye Lan closed her eyes, concealing the momentary dissipation of her gaze. Soon, she helped him digest the tribulation power, and the remaining, purest yellow Qi had already seeped into the withered Azure Wood within him.
The power of one tribulation revitalized the Azure Wood, making it lush and green again, with new sprouts bursting forth, radiating silver light.
"..."
Shen Yi sat cross-legged, feeling the surging spiritual energy within the Azure Wood once again.
For a seventh-stage cultivator, six tribulations were already considered complete. This extra tribulation of Imperial Qi didn't elevate his cultivation but instead made up for previous shortcomings.
At this moment, his True Immortal cultivation alone could finally rival that of the White Rhino Seal.
"Work hard, and don't be impatient. What you can obtain will even make disciples of the three sects envious."
Ye Lan retracted her palm. Even without making a mistake, it was impossible to receive the Imperial Qi of more than one tribulation, let alone many, for the Baiyun Cave incident. This was her personal gift to him.
Last time, she hadn't fully understood; if she wanted someone to be obedient, she should first offer them some benefits.
"Thank you."
Shen Yi carefully savored the changes and slightly raised his eyes.
One tribulation of Imperial Qi wasn't much to him; it was just equivalent to the lifespan of a demon or fiend. He still had over 160 tribulations stored within him, so he didn't need to digest any tribulation power.
But this method of using Imperial Qi to regulate the realm was something Shen Yi couldn't access at all, no matter what.
"Whether it's a True Immortal or the next step, a Celestial Immortal, they are all preparing to pluck the Dao Fruit."
Perhaps because she had just spent some mental effort, Ye Lan simply sat down with a crisp and neat posture. Despite her attire and actions, there was a hint of a valiant and refreshing aura about her. It was only when she sat down and hugged her knees that she revealed a touch of tenderness.
"A True Immortal has six tribulations. If you're not aiming for an overly powerful Dao Fruit, then a Celestial Immortal only has three tribulations. You've already completed most of them."
"But even the most ordinary Dao Fruit, the kind at the very end, still requires dozens of tribulations, millions of years, to pass through the physical tribulation. Think about how many times you'll have to reincarnate and how many longevity-extending objects you'll need to find."
Ye Lan sighed softly. Perhaps because there was a newcomer beside her, she didn't know about the Demon Slayer Bureau's affairs and rarely relaxed. She placed her fair and lovely face on her knees and glanced sideways, saying, "The Demon Slayer Bureau is a good opportunity for you. Grasp it well and don't cause any more trouble with the Imperial Qi."
"I'm really feeling stretched thin."
As she spoke, a hint of helplessness flashed in the woman's eyes.
It was true that her subordinates worked hard, but after they finished their tasks, a simple "someone will handle it" meant that she had to deal with those who had also plucked the Dao Fruit.
In front of those people, she was still too young, and occasionally, she felt mentally and physically exhausted.
"Tell me, who did you offend this time? Was it the White Cloud Patriarch? How did you manage to get things done right under the Immortal Official's nose?"
Offending a Seventh Rank Immortal Official was troublesome, and the extent of the trouble depended on what aspect the official was in charge of and how extensive their connections were in the Immortal Court.
Of course, the simplest way was to directly block this news from reaching the mortals.
"It's nothing."
Shen Yi shook his head. These two short words caused Ye Lan to pause for a moment.
When she came back to her senses, the Smoky Mist General subconsciously furrowed her brows. What was scary was not causing trouble, but causing trouble and then hiding it, leading to a bigger disaster. This was an absolute taboo in the Demon Slayer Bureau.
But before she could scold him, she saw Shen Yi pause and turn to look at her, "At least for now, there's no problem."
Their eyes met.
Ye Lan pursed her lips. Although these two sentences seemed to be saying the same thing, the meaning they conveyed was completely different.
The latter sentence indicated that Shen Yi had his own judgment on the matter, not just empty words.
But how could a True Immortal who had just joined the Demon Slayer Bureau make such a judgment?
Demon Slayers were indeed responsible for guarding a prefecture, but it was best to ensure they could bear the corresponding responsibility.
Ye Lan remained silent for a long time before slowly standing up, "If this matter goes wrong, you'll lose your head, and even I won't be able to save you. But if there's no problem..."
Most Demon Slayers, after causing trouble, would simply leave the mess for their superiors to clean up.
How much Imperial Qi one consumes, that much work one should do.
She had never met someone who would take such initiative to save their superior's trouble.
"Thank you."
Ye Lan took out a letter from her bosom, bent down, and placed it on the ground. Then, she turned and headed towards the Earth God Temple, "I do have important matters to attend to. I won't be able to look after Jianyang Prefecture for a while. When the time comes, I'll take you with me. Jing'er said you're guiding a cultivator, and you'll likely be interested in the Bodhimanda Sect's grand lecture."
This letter from her younger sister briefly described the journey but lacked clarity, as if certain key information was hidden.
The only thing she wanted to express was that the Shen adult she mentioned was a good person with considerable means, and she shouldn't be too harsh on him.
That was why Ye Lan sought out Shen Yi for a private conversation today.
Did she really think she could manage everything and be a nanny? And now she was being complained about.
Fine, then she would delegate the authority.
Since he wanted to be a true Demon Slayer Official, it was not impossible, but he needed to prove that he had the ability to guard a prefecture.
Ye Lan didn't turn back and instead, she soared towards the horizon.
"What's going on..."
Shen Yi watched her leave with a perplexed expression.
The Smoky Mist General seemed to have misunderstood.
The reason he said there was temporarily no problem was because Qinghua was handling the Cloudy Cavern affair, and the Demon Slayer Bureau's unexplained involvement might cause other troubles.
But he couldn't explain this clearly.
After all, Shen Yi couldn't explain that he had a Seventh Rank Immortal Official serving as a stable boy in the heavens, and that official was a stone statue, allowing them to communicate anytime, anywhere, and react at the first sign of trouble.
What did it mean that she couldn't look after Jianyang Prefecture for a while, as if she was abandoning her responsibilities?
Isn't this a joke?
To hand over the vast Jianyang Prefecture to a newcomer who has just arrived is simply absurd.
Shen Yi never intended to prove anything, and the very reason he joined the Demon Slayer Bureau was to find a big tree to lean on temporarily.
And now, this "big tree" just patted his buttocks and left?
"There shouldn't be any problems, right?"
At this thought, Shen Yi's eyelids twitched slightly. After all, they were under the Divine Dynasty, and with two incidents happening in succession, it was already absurd enough. It should be calm and peaceful for a few months.
Oh well, no need to worry unnecessarily.
Always look on the bright side.
Earlier, General Yanlan had mentioned the Bodhimanda Sect's grand lecture, and if he really took Shen Yi along, it would be an opportunity to complete the Ascetic's path.
At that time, with the support of the over a hundred tribulation demons' longevity, he could directly obtain the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position and ascend to the Fifth Stage Bodhisattva Realm. By then, most troubles would no longer be considered troubles.
...
Jianyao Prefecture, at the end of the long street.
It was noon, and the street was bustling with people. Two figures with their right shoulders exposed slowly stepped onto the scorching bluestone slabs. Their straw sandals were tattered, and their bodies were thin and frail, dressed like ascetic monks.
They wandered through the streets and alleys but did not beg for food.
Until they entered a folk lane.
Outside a certain thatched house, an ascetic monk was earnestly persuading an old lady. Before he could finish, two rough palms had already landed on his shoulders.
The monk turned around and his face lit up with surprise: "Senior Brother Zhi Ming! Senior Brother Zhi Qing! How did you get here?"
It was Zhi Kong, who was just retrieving the Golden Ledger.
"Come."
The two smiled at each other, shook their heads slightly, and then gestured for him to follow them to the deserted end of the alley.
"The elders were concerned that you were too young and inexperienced, and might be deceived by Lingguang. The Dragon Tiger Scripture is of great importance, so they sent us two to assist and bring him back to the sect." Zhi Qing stood still and slowly explained their purpose.
As he spoke, they closely observed Zhi Kong's reaction.
"The elders are overthinking it. I have already retrieved the Dragon Tiger Scripture from Senior Brother Lingguang. After resolving the matters here, I will immediately send it back to the sect." Zhi Kong had no doubts and smiled as he recounted the previous events.
Hearing this, the two new Bodhimanda disciples visibly relaxed, glanced at each other, and finally, Zhi Qing spoke up: "Thank you, Senior Brother. But since the Dragon Tiger Scripture is so important, if you've already retrieved it, may we take a look to ease our minds?"
"Of course!"
Zhi Kong took out the golden ledger from his tattered monk's robe and handed it to them.
Seeing the Dragon Tiger Scripture with their own eyes, Zhi Ming hurriedly reached out his hands, his eyes filled with eagerness, and carefully examined it in his palms for a long time before reluctantly raising his head: "Senior Brother, you haven't read it, have you?"
As he asked this, their eyes could no longer hide their enthusiasm, and their pupils were filled with anticipation, almost bursting out of their sockets.
However, Zhi Kong's reaction was like pouring cold water on them: "Senior Brother, what are you saying? The elders sent me to retrieve the scripture, and without the sect's approval, how could I read such an important text?"
The two quietly clenched their fists, feeling a bit disappointed in Zhi Kong's naivety.
If it were someone else, they would definitely think they were being deceived, and even if they had seen it, they wouldn't reveal it. But this was Zhi Kong... he was a fool!
If he had checked it once, they could have asked to check it again, but now—
Zhi Qing forced a smile and said, "It's good that you haven't seen it. We spoke out of turn. But I see that Senior Brother still has other matters to attend to. Why don't you let us take this scripture and we'll deliver it back to the sect ourselves, to avoid any mishaps..."
Before he could finish, Zhi Kong had already snatched the ledger back with a swoosh: "I'm sorry, Senior Brother. Before I left, the elders instructed me to personally return it, so please don't worry, I'll be careful."
Zhi Ming looked at his empty palms, and even his fingertips twitched slightly.
He raised his head reluctantly and couldn't help but complain: "From what Senior Brother said earlier, you invited a fellow cultivator from the Purple Cloud Sect, and even mentioned Shen Xianyou. You trust outsiders but not your fellow sect brothers."
Upon hearing this, Zhi Kong's face suddenly changed slightly, revealing a hint of guilt: "Senior Brother, you misunderstood. Zhi Kong didn't mean that."
Zhi Qing keenly caught this detail, narrowing his eyes and pondering for a moment before suddenly interrupting: "Senior Brother, have outsiders seen the Dragon Tiger Scripture?"
This seemingly casual question caused Zhi Kong to fall silent.
He slightly lowered his gaze, staring fixedly at the tip of his shoe.
His throat moved several times.
After a moment, Zhi Kong finally placed his palms together and closed his eyes, saying, "No."
(End of Chapter)
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