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Chapter 69: A Visitor from the Past
Chapter 69: A Visitor from the Past
Shen Yi pondered for a moment before refocusing his gaze.
While body-tempering techniques were undoubtedly important, it would be beneficial to learn a few similar martial arts and accumulate relevant experience before attempting to deduce them.
For martial arts of this caliber, the Demon Suppressing Bureau should have plenty to offer. With a little accumulation of merit, one could easily acquire several such arts, making future deductions much more efficient.
Take the Melting Sun Furnace, for example, which is classified into three grades based on the number of acupoints it connects.
Other martial arts likely have similar classifications.
Pulse Severing Dragon Capture, Quad Harmony True Aura, and other techniques personally taught by the Governor—mastering just one of these would be enough for a demon-catcher like Lin to build a formidable reputation in Qingzhou.
Even among Jade Dew Realm martial arts, these were the deepest and most profound.
Within the same realm, there were probably no higher-grade techniques.
And even if there were, they were not something he could access with his current status.
Shen Yi had declined Li Mujin's offer for two reasons. Firstly, he wanted to avoid trouble and was reluctant to entrust his life to a stranger from a prominent family.
Despite her pleasant words, once he committed himself, the resources and martial arts might be shared, but when the family faced difficulties, he would also have to risk his life to protect them.
The Li family was not the county magistrate of Baiyun County, and they undoubtedly had means to control their Clan Guardians.
Both paths required risking one's life for a future, but Shen Yi preferred the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
Currently, the only way to rise in the Bureau was to slay demons, accumulate merit, and gain status.
There were no detours; it suited his preferences.
As long as he dared to fight and accumulate enough merit, everything would be earned through strength, making it more reassuring.
As for the second reason, Shen Yi wanted something that the Li family might not be able to provide, or even be willing to give.
Even the Quad Harmony True Aura in his hands had transformed into a more terrifying demonic art, and the Demon-Subduing Saber Technique evolved from a mortal skill into a Jade Dew art rivaling the Five Great Techniques.
By combining the strengths of various schools and demonic talents, Shen Yi could deduce even more profound demonic martial arts, which was what he truly desired.
And who could surpass the Demon Suppressing Bureau in terms of combining the strengths of various schools?
The once-great Pine Crane Sect, the top sect in Qingzhou, was annihilated for colluding with demons, and their unique treasure, the Yi Jing Acupoint Pill, became the Pulse Opening Pill.
When the Governor's disciple led troops to eradicate three major sects in Yushan Prefecture, their martial arts were renamed and incorporated into the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
In other words, unless it was related to the Essence Condensation Realm, ordinary martial arts would not benefit Shen Yi much.
Even if the Li family had the Essence Condensation Technique, would they be willing to give it away? And at what cost?
His current task was to work diligently within the Demon Suppressing Bureau, and before accumulating enough merit to obtain the Essence Condensation Technique, he must avoid having his head taken by demons.
If he had sufficient demonic lifespan, he could consider exchanging it for some demonic crystals to aid in his deductions.
【Remaining Demonic Lifespan: 891 years】
He only lacked the lifespan of a single Yellow-Skinned Demon.
"Is Zhang the Butcher still cozying up to his old flame?"
Shen Yi remembered that when he first arrived in Qingzhou, Zhang jumped off the carriage and went to meet his old acquaintance. Almost half a month had passed, and there was still no news.
He wasn't afraid of being caught by the Vajra Sect's leader and being hung up in front of the Buddha statue after removing the painting of the court ladies.
If Zhang were here, he could also explain various body-tempering techniques to Shen Yi.
Shen Yi shook his head and walked out of the room.
Under the dim light, he stood in the courtyard and began to familiarize himself with his new body, which was vastly different from before, by practicing the most basic Cloud Parting Fist.
With the foundation of Jade Dew Perfection, mastering the Draconic Demon Power might only take two or three days.
Time passed, and the sun rose high in the sky.
He calmly finished his routine, still feeling refreshed.
Upon reaching Mortal Perfection, his craving for ordinary delicacies diminished, and after breaking through Jade Dew Perfection, even his sleepiness lessened.
Shen Yi felt that he had a preliminary grasp of his strength, so he returned to his room to retrieve his old clothes and washed them clean with water.
After some thought, he decided to mobilize the Qi from the Melting Sun Furnace in his palm to quickly dry his robe.
He folded his clothes neatly and then headed towards the External Affairs Hall.
Just as he stepped out of the courtyard, he ran into two Single Stripe Captains with unpleasant expressions. One of them seemed to have met Shen Yi before and forced a smile, "Congratulations on your promotion, sir. I was also at the External Affairs Hall yesterday."
Upon hearing this, the other captain also lifted his head, his eyes filled with envy but not jealousy.
They had all earned their merits by fighting against demonic beings, but it was still a matter of fate for the court to grant them.
"You must be working under Captain Li, right? I heard that Captain Li was injured and needs to recuperate. You're really lucky... Er, that's not what I meant."
The short captain smiled bitterly and waved his hand in explanation, "It's not easy for us to get a chance to rest."
"Rest?"
Shen Yi, holding his old clothes, could only nod in response, but a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.
"Well, I heard that Captain Li is still lying in the medical pavilion. Without him leading the team, the External Affairs Hall won't assign tasks to you, so isn't it a good time to take a break?" The short captain stammered and then lowered his voice to add, "Other deputy commanders won't easily transfer people from under Captain Li's command. You can just relax."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi gained some understanding.
For other deputy commanders, the External Affairs Hall "assigns" tasks, but Captain Li Xinhan can actively select his team members. Even after his injury, as his subordinate, Shen Yi didn't have to worry about being transferred to an unfamiliar commander to serve as cannon fodder.
This was a good thing, but Shen Yi was speechless. It seemed that the matter of the demonic crystal would have to be postponed for now.
"We have other important matters to attend to, farewell."
The two captains bid farewell and left. After walking some distance, they complained in a low voice, "Those dogs in the inner camp, when we're out there risking our lives, they don't help, and when we return to report, we have to see their faces. Now it's their turn to work, and they're short-staffed, so they're taking people from us. Why is that fair!"
"Forget it. What can you do? Your father doesn't have the surname Li, he's just a steward in the sect... Even if you had the strength of that captain, you could follow the Li family."
The two slowly walked into another courtyard.
However, Shen Yi's hearing was now astonishing, and he heard every word of their idle chatter.
"..."
He hadn't even done anything yet, and they had already labeled him.
Of course, Shen Yi didn't care about this. As long as he knew his boundaries, didn't take what he shouldn't, and didn't have inappropriate thoughts, it was fine.
With sufficient strength, even the murkiest waters wouldn't affect him.
He calmed his mind and left the courtyard, first returning the old clothes to the External Affairs Hall.
"Come back after memorizing the martial arts manual. I know this isn't Baiyun County, so it's better to be a little discreet about some things. If it's too shocking, it might attract unwanted attention."
"No problem, just don't lose it." The two unfamiliar inner camp captains nodded, appearing slightly cold.
After leaving the External Affairs Hall, Shen Yi headed to the kitchen of the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
The tables and benches were all made of wood, and the food options were limited.
As soon as Shen Yi sat down, a servant brought over six large plates.
Steamed perch, soy sauce-braised pork, boiled pork knuckles with dipping sauce, and three types of fresh green vegetables with a glossy sheen.
"Take your time, Captain. If it's not enough, just let me know."
The servant also brought a bucket of white rice.
Looking at the table full of food, Shen Yi didn't act pretentiously about the extravagance of the food in troubled times.
These were warriors who risked their lives to protect the four directions, and their meals should be satisfying.
He quickly finished all the food on the table.
He let out a long sigh of relief and slowly returned to the courtyard.
At the courtyard entrance, a tall and robust figure was sneaking around with a sly look.
(End of Chapter)
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