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Chapter 73: Returning to Linjiang Prefecture
Chapter 73: Returning to Linjiang Prefecture
"What's the difference between various Body Tempering Techniques?"
In the courtyard, Shen Yi habitually strolled to aid his digestion.
"There are many, such as Vajra Sect's Qi Tempering Technique, Accumulated Food Tempering Technique, and Essence and Blood Tempering Technique..."
Zhang Tu Hu was quite knowledgeable in this field and casually replied, "But usually, once you reach the Jade Dew Realm, there are rarely any similar martial arts, so most of them are Beginner Level Martial Arts."
"Why is that?" Shen Yi didn't quite understand.
He felt that it was quite good to practice both inner energy and physical body, which would undoubtedly crush others at the same level.
"Because of lifespan."
Zhang Tu Hu shrugged, "Before reaching the Jade Dew Realm, the lifespan is only around a hundred years. But breaking through to the Jade Dew Realm can extend your life by another hundred years, and after reaching perfection, you gain another hundred years. Although Body Tempering Techniques might grant you strength comparable to the Jade Dew Realm, they don't increase your lifespan because they don't cultivate the Five Viscera and Six Bowels with the nourishment of Heavenly Earth Qi."
"If you cultivate both, this time-consuming and laborious process seems rather pointless. It's better to learn a few more light and agile martial arts for practical purposes."
Shen Yi nodded thoughtfully, enlightened by these words.
Perhaps it was due to his previous experience of deducing martial arts.
For him, the required Demon Lifespan for Golden Sun Eight Treasures Mystic Body was far less than other Jade Dew Realm martial arts.
In reality, it would take him over forty years to reach perfection, and no matter how talented others were, without the aid of medicinal power, they would require the same amount of time.
But other martial arts were different.
It was just that he was slower, while others were faster.
As the two chatted leisurely by the tree, a figure hurriedly entered the side courtyard.
Li Mujin sat down at the stone table under the tree and took out a document, not bothering to acknowledge the unfamiliar burly man. She looked straight at Shen Yi, "You're in trouble."
Her expression was solemn, showing no signs of joking.
"Do you know about the recent events at Qingfeng Mountain?"
When Zhang Tu Hu saw the charming and alluring beauty approaching, he nudged Shen Yi with his elbow. But upon hearing her words, his face changed slightly.
Li Mujin stared intently at Shen Yi's fair face, but he showed no unusual emotions.
She sighed softly, "It seems you already know. I received news that the General of Linjiang Prefecture has ordered the withdrawal of five hundred more troops from the outer camp. Except for the injured Li Xinhan and Matao, all of us are on the list."
"My family has always had a good relationship with Qingfeng Mountain, and we have deep connections... My father won't let us go."
"Moreover, it's been many years since Qingzhou had a campaign to eradicate Condensation Core Realm experts. It's extremely dangerous, and no one can guarantee what might happen."
Li Mujin slowly opened the document in her hand, her eyes flashing.
"My family has arranged for a transfer order. Consider it a change of scenery."
On the list were the names of Li Mujin, Liu Xiuje, and Liao Er, with only one space left blank.
"You're a smart person, and you've saved our lives. I won't beat around the bush; this isn't a decision I can make... Come with me."
In just a few words, Li Mujin revealed the power of her family to the fullest extent.
Even if the Demon Suppression General personally transferred someone, they still had a way to withdraw beforehand.
For other Captains, this was a matter of life and death, and they could only leave it to fate. But the Li family's offspring even had the leisure to consider their relationship with Qingfeng Mountain.
"..."
The more Zhang Tu Hu listened, the more confused he became.
His expression gradually changed from surprise to bewilderment.
He stared at the document, feeling puzzled. It was clearly a transfer order, but it sounded more like a contract of servitude.
Shen Yi lowered his gaze and looked at the table, not overly surprised.
He had vaguely anticipated this, but didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Although Li Mujin appeared calm, her heart was stirred. In a gentle tone, she said, "The news came too suddenly. The Deputy Commander will arrive with the written order within half an hour at most."
She didn't want to give them too much time to consider, as such opportunities were hard to come by.
Finally, the Demon Suppressing Bureau showed its fangs.
They had pushed their opponent to a point where they had no choice.
Li Xinhan would finally have another capable subordinate under his command.
Shen Yi couldn't even blame them.
This was a document arranged by the Li family, and they were just a group of juniors who had to obey their family's decisions.
The other superiors in the Demon Suppressing Bureau weren't fools either.
During this tumultuous period, being suddenly transferred meant that Shen Yi's identity was no longer a secret.
At this moment, she saw a hint of sentiment in the young man's eyes.
Shen Yi reached out towards the document.
A smile appeared on Li Mujin's lips, but it soon froze on her face.
Shen Yi closed the document and casually pushed it back, saying indifferently, "It's not suitable."
Upon hearing this, Li Mujin's heart skipped a beat, and she clenched her teeth, gripping his wrist tightly. As she raised her eyes, her expression was unusually flustered, "Are you being too proud? People could die!"
Whether it was the huge gap from her imagination or the black blade that occasionally appeared in her mind.
Regardless, gambling one's life for a matter of pride was foolish!
This wasn't about slaying demons to protect the people; it was slaughtering a fellow disciple.
"..."
Shen Yi withdrew his hand, about to speak.
But then, a faint sound of the door opening was heard.
Fang Heng stepped out slowly, his voice indifferent, "It's just a transfer order, why do you need to involve the Li family's secret dealings?"
Li Mujin's gaze swept over him, and her eyes narrowed slightly.
She had never expected that there was another person living in the courtyard.
If someone else had said these words, Li Mujin wouldn't have given it a second thought. The influence to transfer someone from the Demon Suppression General was something that couldn't be found throughout Qingzhou.
But the person before her was Fang Heng.
Among the generals guarding the twelve prefectures, his senior brother and sister occupied two positions.
"So that's how it is, it seems I've made a fool of myself."
Li Mujin put away the document and looked back at Shen Yi.
She couldn't quite understand.
The two who had been at odds with each other just a few days ago, how did they end up together again?
It wasn't about being indifferent.
It was that the other party had quietly embraced the thickest thigh in the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
In comparison, the Li family indeed seemed insignificant.
Li Mujin slowly stood up and coldly withdrew her gaze, "Since you don't need me, I'll take my leave."
Fang Heng walked up to Shen Yi's side, his eyes filled with surprise.
His casual actions seemed to bring him one step closer to becoming a disciple of the master.
Whether it was the senior brother and sister or himself, none of them had the precedent of withdrawing from the battlefield.
But Fang Heng was willing to break the rules once and ask Bai Senior Brother for help, after all, the other party had already proven their courage, and there was no need to take risks.
To be honest, Shen Yi had only been in the Demon Suppressing Bureau for a few days, and he hadn't even received his salary. He wasn't like Fang Heng, who had been cultivated from a young age, and there was no reason for him to risk his life in a deadly battle.
The group stood under the tree, each with a different expression.
Outside the door, the sound of hurried footsteps approached.
The deputy commander, clad in a large cloak, led over forty captains, standing at the door with a stern expression. His voice carried an undeniable dominance, "By order, I'm here to transfer Captain Shen Yi of the Demon Suppression Outer Camp. Follow me..."
His voice abruptly stopped.
The deputy commander frowned, his gaze shifting back and forth between Li Mujin and Fang Heng.
Suddenly, his mouth felt dry.
He had thought it would be a simple matter to transfer a small captain, but he hadn't expected to encounter so many acquaintances.
Li Mujin remained silent, and Fang Heng took a deep breath, opening his mouth with difficulty. This was the first time he had spoken up for someone, as he rarely interacted with others.
Unfortunately, before he could finish his sentence.
Shen Yi slightly turned his body, using the sword sheath at his waist to push Fang Heng back.
He calmly walked towards the courtyard gate and stood among the captains, "I accept the order."
In reality, it wasn't as complicated as Fang Heng and Li Mujin had thought.
Shen Yi's thoughts were as simple as they could be.
If he couldn't witness the evil serpent's death with his own eyes, the thought of a Condensation Core demon lurking in the shadows made him restless.
Seeing this, the deputy commander inexplicably relaxed.
But he didn't know that Shen Yi's actions had left the three people in the courtyard stunned.
Zhang Tu Hu and Fang Heng exchanged glances, "..."
Li Mujin stared at Shen Yi in the crowd, her breathing suddenly becoming rapid.
Perhaps it was her upbringing that made her feel that everyone needed to rely on something, or else she wouldn't feel at ease.
Even if they were pushing the blame back and forth, it was only to fight for greater benefits.
However, at this moment, the image of the black-clad figure, the figure chasing into the mountains, the blood-stained body, and the casual manner in which he drew out the dark blade from Meng Xian's head, all flooded into her mind.
From start to finish, whether it was the Li family or the commander, they had never been in the other party's considerations.
She clenched her teeth tightly, watching the captains walk away, and a barely noticeable hint of disappointment appeared in her eyes.
(End of Chapter)
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