Chapter 65: Demonic Crystal
Chapter 65: Demonic Crystal
The fish market in Shuiyun Township was unusually empty.
Liao Er and Liu Xiuje borrowed another carriage, placing the tightly wrapped Li Xinhan and Matao inside.
Even after taking the elixir, Li Mujin still felt weak, so she could only sit outside the carriage, her legs crossed as she leisurely directed the way.
Shen Yi, who was accustomed to riding the demon horse from the Baiyun County government, suddenly switched to a tall and robust Demihorse, and it took some time to get used to it.
The usually stubborn Demonic Horse was unusually well-behaved today, and its body even trembled slightly.
Shen Yi glanced at the dark red, dried-up demonic blood on her clothes, and her mind was not as carefree as her outward appearance.
The dying river demon's words resurfaced in her mind.
Yangchun River Dragon Consort.
It was for this identity that it dared to turn against the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
Shen Yi didn't believe there was a true dragon in the river, as the panel clearly stated that the demon's identity was that of a Serpent Demon.
With a total lifespan of one thousand four hundred and forty years, the demon had only lived for about a hundred years.
Converting this to a human's age, it was roughly equivalent to ten years old.
Still a minor, it already possessed the strength of the initial Jade Liquid Realm.
For a demon with such a background, Shen Yi had killed one in Baiyun County, but at that time, she had the backing of Lin Baiwei's flag, and the fox demon seeking revenge would only cause trouble for the Qingzhou Governor.
This time was different. Li Xinhan's shoulders might not be able to bear the blame.
"..." Shen Yi lowered her eyes in deep thought.
Fortunately, the Serpent Demon was covered in wounds, indicating that it had been hiding in the fishing village to seek refuge, and it had promised the River God a bunch of empty promises.
As the saying goes, a tiger in a flatland is bullied by dogs.
Pfft! The saying goes, a dragon without water is like a withered branch. If it truly had overwhelming power, why would it flee in such a panic?
There was no need to worry unnecessarily, and moreover, with the existence of the panel, unless it was left unused, no matter how cautious one was, it was impossible to avoid conflict with demonic beings.
However, necessary precautions were still necessary, and ultimately, it was a matter of strength.
As long as one's strength was sufficient, even if a few old serpent demons came to seek revenge, they would likely wake up laughing in their sleep.
The panel unfolded before her eyes.
【Slain Late-stage Jade Liquid Realm fish demon, total lifespan of one thousand two hundred and twenty years, remaining lifespan of seventy years, absorption complete】
【Remaining demonic being's lifespan: one thousand five hundred years. Can be condensed.】
After killing the Serpent Demon yesterday, she had also consumed the breath of the great aperture accumulated over five years, and at this moment, the demonic being's lifespan had reached an extremely high number.
The fish demon only had seventy years left to live.
Shen Yi did not feel surprised. If it had no hope, it wouldn't risk its life on a gamble.
Everything has its pros and cons.
Demonic beings with nearly exhausted lifespans usually have higher cultivation realms, and the demon core contains more potent aura, increasing the chances of obtaining innate talent.
Shen Yi already had a slight understanding of the value of innate talent.
Just by mastering a single palm strike, she could save over a hundred years of lifespan during her cultivation of Pulse Severing Dragon Capture.
The blood aura obtained from the initial realm beast was even more beneficial, helping her Jade Liquid Realm martial arts advance further, evolving into the sinister Heavenly Aura Blood Aura Sword Technique.
The more, the better.
As for young demonic beings, there was no need to elaborate; their long lifespans made mortals envious, but the downside was that they weren't fools either. At such a young age, they didn't wait for their parents to feed them; who would wander aimlessly?
As for those who were both young and had high cultivation realms, like the Serpent Demon... they usually had some background and could easily cause a series of troubles. Moreover, they were difficult to deal with.
If it hadn't underestimated her and come to ambush her with the river demon, let alone forty years, even four hundred years might not be enough.
"..."
Shen Yi turned her gaze to the additional words written after the lifespan.
If she remembered correctly, this appeared after reaching a thousand years.
As she looked, a line of text gradually emerged.
【Condense a thousand years of lifespan into a Demonic Crystal】
【Demonic Crystal: An object that gathers the incomplete grudges and resentment of a demonic being's past life. When infusing martial arts, it can assist in deduction by borrowing the demonic being's memories, and consuming it grants longevity.】
Shen Yi quickly understood the true meaning behind it.
After all, as an ordinary person with little talent, he was well aware of the importance of insight and knowledge. He had been studying the Wind and Thunder Demon Subjugation Manual for an unknown number of years, yet there had been no progress.
Now, when it came to Jade Dew Realm martial arts, it had been a long time since he had experienced a moment of "spark of inspiration."
On one hand, it was due to his lack of knowledge in martial arts, and on the other hand, it was because... his brain wasn't quite up to the task.
Those who could establish their own sects and create martial arts to pass down were all extraordinary talents of their time.
As an ordinary person, being able to learn a tenth or a third of it was already enough for self-defense, and he dared not be greedy for more.
However, by using the power of demonic beings to assist in martial arts deduction, one could break free from the shackles of limitations.
"It might not be that useful anyway."
Shen Yi's expressionless face betrayed his inner thoughts, with a hint of sourness.
A thousand years, that's quite the ask.
It's a good thing, no doubt.
Expensive! That's its undeniable flaw, no matter what. Without hesitation, he turned it off.
Shen Yi calmed his mind and considered his current situation. He decided that the first step was to quickly enhance his strength by taking advantage of the resources available within the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
The enrollment scroll had already been submitted, and it was time to see if this so-called first-rate power in Qingzhou was as luxurious as the butcher had described.
At this moment, the carriage suddenly slowed down.
Shen Yi looked up.
A large crowd gathered along the road leading out of the city, some carrying goods for sale, some wearing short robes with a fishy smell, all with gloomy expressions.
They stood silently by the roadside, observing.
Countless county sheriff's officers held their sabers, spread their arms, and gritted their teeth as they pushed the crowd back, their foreheads glistening with sweat.
"Don't look, just keep walking."
Li Mujin stopped her slight leg shaking and leaned towards the young man.
And so, under the cold gaze of the villagers, there was one more person—her.
"Don't look, don't look."
Li Mujin forced a smile, trying to appear relaxed, but her palms were already sweaty.
She was afraid that Shen Yi would be provoked.
A warrior who could slay a late-stage Jade Dew Realm river demon, even if it was a weakened demonic being, was proof enough of his strength.
If he could kill ten villagers, he could easily kill a thousand more.
Once he got into the rhythm of killing, there would be no difference between a thousand and seven thousand in his eyes.
This was why the Demon Suppressing Bureau in Qingzhou produced so many talented individuals, many with high cultivation levels, yet no one dared to provoke that river demon.
They were all influential figures who cared deeply about their reputation.
If they were to harm the villagers here, their reputation would be tarnished, and when the news reached Qingzhou, how could they face their friends and family?
"Trust me, things will get better soon."
Li Mujin reached out and grabbed his sleeve.
Earlier, the short ruler had not measured an ordinary person but a deity.
The hearts and minds of the fishing village's residents were in disarray, and they desperately needed another temple.
Clearly, the tall figure who stood on the offering table and beheaded the river god had left an indelible mark in their hearts.
They just needed to wait a little longer.
The new name would soon be spread by storytellers and echoed in tea shops and restaurants, until the story was altered beyond recognition.
This was also why Li Mujin praised him in her heart for his decisiveness, as others would have struggled to wash away such filth.
"Huh?"
Shen Yi slightly turned his head, his eyes filled with confusion.
"Hmm, aren't you angry?"
Looking at the young man's calm expression, Li Mujin was taken aback.
Shen Yi rolled his eyes and tightened the reins again.
In Baiyun County, those people had privately cursed and insulted them.
With a thousand-year-old demonic being's lifespan and two Jade Dew Realm demon cores in his possession, he didn't care about such meaningless fame.
Sentimental.
(End of Chapter)
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