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Chapter 69: A Familiar Face Returns
Chapter 69: A Familiar Face Returns
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment before withdrawing his gaze.
While the tempering technique was important, it would be more beneficial to learn several similar martial arts techniques first and gain related experience before attempting to interpret it.
There should be no shortage of martial arts of this caliber within the Demon Suppression Division, and with a little accumulation of merit, they could be acquired. Learning multiple techniques would save a lot of time when it came to interpretation.
Just like the Sun-Melting Treasure Furnace, which was categorized into upper, middle, and lower grades based on the number of acupoints it could connect to.
Other martial arts should have similar classifications.
Techniques like Severing Pulse to Capture the Dragon and Four Combinations of True Qi, which were personally imparted by the General, only required mastery of one to gain enough fame for a demon catcher like Lin Baiwei in Qingzhou.
Even among Jade Liquid Realm martial arts, they were profound and exalted.
Within the same realm, there shouldn't be any higher-grade techniques.
And if there were, it wasn't something he could access with his current status.
The reason Shen Yi declined Li Mujin's offer was twofold. Firstly, he wanted to avoid trouble and was reluctant to entrust his life to a strange family.
Don't be fooled by her pleasant words now.
Once he truly commits, he may receive some resources and martial arts, but when the Li family encounters trouble, he will also be expected to risk his life for them.
The Li family isn't the county magistrate of Boyun County, and they surely have their methods to constrain their subordinates who protect the clan.
When it came to exchanging his life for a future, Shen Yi preferred the Demon Suppression Division.
For now, the only way to raise his status within the Division seemed to be by slaying demons and accumulating merit.
There were no detours or roundabout ways, which suited his temperament better.
As long as he was brave and daring, accumulating enough merit would allow him to obtain anything through his strength, and he could use those resources with a clear conscience.
As for the second reason...
What Shen Yi desired might not be something the Li family could provide, or even if they could, they might not be willing to give it.
Even the Four Combinations of True Qi had been transformed into an even more terrifying demonic art in his hands, and the Demon Subduing Blade Technique had evolved from a mortal skill to a Jade Liquid art that was no weaker than the Five Great Ultimate Techniques.
By incorporating the strengths of various schools and combining them with demonic talents, interpreting even more profound demonic martial arts—that was what Shen Yi truly desired.
And when it came to the strengths of various schools, who could surpass the "good people" of the Demon Suppression Division?
The former number one sect in Qingzhou, the Songhe Sect, had colluded with demons and was slaughtered. Their unique treasure, the Yijing Acupoint Transformation Pill, had transformed into the Meridian Opening Pill.
When General's disciple led the troops to annihilate the three major sects in Yushan County, their martial arts must have also been renamed and incorporated into the Demon Suppression Division.
In other words...
Unless it was something related to the Golden Core Realm, ordinary martial arts would no longer benefit Shen Yi significantly.
As for the Golden Core Method, even if the Li family had it, would they be willing to give it? And what would be the cost?
What he needed to do now was to work diligently within the Demon Suppression Division. Before accumulating enough merit to exchange for the Golden Core Method, he must not let any demons take his head.
If he had a sufficient amount of demon lifespan, he could also consider exchanging it for some treasure crystals to aid in his interpretation.
Remaining Demon Lifespan: 891 years
He was only lacking the lifespan of a Yellow-skinned Demon.
"Is that butcher Zhang still indulging in pleasure?" Shen Yi muttered to himself. He recalled that when they first arrived in Qingzhou, the man had jumped off the carriage and gone to meet his old flame. It had been almost half a month, and there was still no news from him.
He wasn't afraid of being caught by the abbot of the Vajra Sect and taken to the Buddha statue, where the painting of the courtesan would be taken down and he would be hung up instead.
If Zhang were here, he could also explain various tempering techniques to him.
Shen Yi shook his head and stepped out into the courtyard.
Under the dim moonlight, he stood in the courtyard and began to familiarize himself with this new body, which was vastly different from his previous one, by practicing the most basic Panyun Long Fist.
With the foundation of a perfect Jade Liquid cultivation, completely mastering the Flood Dragon's demonic power might only take two or three days.
Time passed, and the sun climbed high in the sky.
He finished the set of movements without rushing, still feeling energetic and spirited.
Having reached the peak of the Mortal stage, he found himself less tempted by ordinary delicacies. And now that he had broken through to the perfect Jade Liquid stage, even sleepiness was a rare occurrence.
He folded his clothes neatly and made his way towards the External Affairs Hall.
Just as he stepped out of the courtyard, he ran into two Single-Patterned Captains with gloomy expressions. One of them seemed to recognize Shen Yi and forced a smile, "Congratulations on your promotion, Captain. I was also at the External Affairs Hall yesterday."
Hearing this, the other man also looked up, his eyes reflecting both envy and respect.
They had all earned their ranks through battles against demons and monsters, and one needed to stay alive to receive the rewards from the court.
"You work under Captain Li, right? I heard he was injured and needs rest. You're quite lucky... Er, that didn't come out right."
The shorter captain smiled bitterly and waved his hand in explanation, "For people like us, it's not easy to get a chance to rest."
"Rest?"
Shen Yi, holding his old clothes, could only nod in response, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
"Well, I heard that Captain Li is still recuperating at the medical hall. Without him leading the team, the External Affairs Hall won't assign any tasks to you, so you can just take it easy for a while," the short captain stammered, then lowered his voice and added, "The other deputy commanders won't easily transfer people from under Captain Li's command. So, just relax for now."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi gained a better understanding of the situation.
For other deputy commanders, the External Affairs Hall "assigned" tasks, but Li Xinhan could choose his team members. Even after his injury, his subordinates didn't have to worry about being transferred away by unfamiliar commanders to be used as cannon fodder.
While this was a good thing, Shen Yi felt a bit speechless. It seemed like he would have to put off the matter of the demon treasure crystals for now.
"We still have important matters to attend to, so we'll take our leave."
The two captains bid farewell and left. After walking a short distance, their voices, soft as mosquitoes, could be heard grumbling, "Those dogs in the inner camp, when we're out there risking our lives, they don't lift a finger to help. Now that they're the ones running errands and are short-staffed, they come to us. What gives them the right!"
"Forget it. Who's your father to be named Li, just a steward of a mixed-up sect... Take it one step further, if you had the ability of the captain we just met, you could also hang out with the Li family."
The two slowly walked into another courtyard.
What they didn't know was that Shen Yi's current hearing was extraordinary, and he heard every word of their conversation.
"..."
And here he was, thinking he hadn't done anything yet, and labels were already being stuck on him.
Of course, Shen Yi didn't mind this. As long as he knew where to draw the line, didn't take what he shouldn't, and didn't have improper thoughts, he would be fine.
With sufficient strength, even the muddiest waters wouldn't affect him.
He calmed his mind and left the courtyard, first heading to the External Affairs Hall to return his old clothes.
"Take your time to memorize the martial arts. Return it when you're done," Shen Yi knew this wasn't Baiyun County, and it was better to be a little discreet about some matters. If he caused too much of a stir, he might attract the attention of people with ulterior motives.
"It's fine. Just don't lose it," the two unfamiliar inner camp captains nodded, appearing indifferent.
Leaving the External Affairs Hall, Shen Yi made his way to the canteen of the Demon Suppression Division.
The canteen had simple wooden tables and stools, and there was no choice in the food.
As soon as Shen Yi sat down, a servant brought over six large dishes.
Steamed perch, soy sauce meat, boiled pig's trotters with a dipping sauce, and three kinds of fresh green vegetables, glistening with a thin layer of oil.
"Captain, please enjoy your meal. Call me if you need more," the servant said.
The servant also brought over a bucket of rice.
Looking at the table full of food, Shen Yi didn't feel like being pretentious about the luxuries of the chaotic times.
These were all warriors who risked their lives to protect the world, and they deserved to be well-fed.
Soon, he devoured all the food on the table.
He breathed a sigh of relief and slowly made his way back to his courtyard.
At the courtyard gate.
A tall and sturdy figure was sneaking around, his brows furrowed as he looked around.
(End of Chapter)
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