Chapter 92: The Vajra Bodhi Treasure Body
Chapter 92: The Vajra Bodhi Treasure Body
In the Outer Hall of the Demon Suppression Bureau, many officers crowded the entrance. Upon hearing the female clerk mention the Vajra Sect, they were slightly puzzled but soon seemed to recall something.
Several disciples wearing golden eagle uniforms immediately walked in and said in a low voice, "Master Shen saved our lives, so don't try to fool him with that thing!"
The girl rolled her eyes and turned back to Shen Yi, "Don't listen to their nonsense, Master. I don't have a habit of skimping on behalf of the government, I was just speaking casually. But what I said is true. That top-grade Yu Ye Realm manual, the Vajra Bodhi Treasure Body, was indeed offered by the Vajra Sect. Until now, no one has touched it."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi was slightly taken aback.
Ever since he traveled to this world, his deepest understanding of the martial arts world was the fear that these sects held for the Demon Suppression Bureau.
"As for the reason," the female clerk explained softly, "Master Shen should know that tempering one's body is a time-consuming endeavor, and the results are more or less the same for anyone who practices it."
"The Vajra Sect used to be a major faction. They possessed the Vajra Bodhi Treasure Tree, and with the help of the fruits of this tree, one could perfect this top-grade martial art within a hundred and eighty years, resulting in a formidable physique that was difficult for anyone below the Dan Condensation Realm to injure."
A hundred and eighty years was a threshold.
Normally, a person in the early Yu Ye Realm could expect a lifespan of around two hundred and twenty years.
This meant that as long as a disciple of the Vajra Sect could break through to the early Yu Ye Realm, they would have the time to perfectly master the Vajra Bodhi Treasure Body, attaining a fleshly body that could overwhelm those in the same realm.
"Unfortunately, the Bodhi Treasure Tree withered later on..."
"Without the blessing of the treasure tree's fruits, no matter how many body-tempering elixirs they used, they couldn't achieve the effects of the past. No matter how hard the disciples tried, they could only achieve minor success, and the Vajra Sect quickly declined into a third-rate force."
The girl blinked and continued, "You could say that their leader was lucky. Somehow, they obtained half of a Dan Condensation body-tempering art, and it actually proved effective. To avoid attracting the attention of other forces, they simply offered the previous Vajra Bodhi Treasure Body to the Demon Suppression Bureau for peace of mind."
As the saying goes, those who offer unsolicited favors are either treacherous or thieves.
However, in the case of the Vajra Sect, seeking a backer to revive their sect was understandable.
"A top-grade martial art manual of the Yu Ye Realm, even the Commander has personally reviewed it and left instructions. It's worthless unless the Vajra Bodhi Tree comes back to life. It's better to work on breaking through the realm than spend time on body tempering..."
"This is the only top-grade martial art manual in the possession of the Outer Hall. I'm not sure if there are any others in the Treasury, but to access it, you would need a direct order from the Commander."
After hearing her explanation and recalling Hong Lei's earlier reminder, Shen Yi fell into contemplation. A conflicted expression appeared in his eyes, and after a long while, he tapped his fingers lightly on the counter and said with feigned skepticism, "So a martial art manual actually depends on a treasure tree? Very well, I'll take it."
At his words, the girl raised an eyebrow at the golden eagle officers, clearly indicating that she had made her point, and if they were still dissatisfied, it was no longer her concern.
The officers silently withdrew, well aware that such a proud and talented individual could not be easily persuaded.
"And you want to exchange all the treasure pills for body-tempering resources as well?"
"Yes." Shen Yi retracted his gaze, his expression unchanged.
He had realized that in Qingzhou, anything related to the Dan Condensation Realm inevitably led back to the Commander.
This also implied that those who reached the Dan Condensation Realm possessed the power to stir up a storm in Qingzhou, and their existence needed to be tightly controlled.
A top-grade body-tempering art that didn't rely on talent or comprehension was already the most precious thing he could obtain at his current stage.
"...”
Although he had the Heavenly Demon Yanluo Pill stabilizing his Dantian, Shen Yi was well aware of the drawbacks of this forceful method.
With the cultivation of a 3,000-year-old Flood Dragon, he lacked the corresponding means and the sturdy scales of a dragon. He could bully those with much lower cultivation than him, but when facing an opponent of equal cultivation, he was at a disadvantage and could only manage to put up a fight, unlike before when he had no chance to retaliate.
If one cannot obtain another dan from the same realm to replenish it, this Heavenly Demon Outer Dan, which has consumed the lifespan of a yao mo for nearly two thousand years, will become a useless waste.
Therefore, no opportunity for improvement can be missed.
"I've taken note of it. I'll also pick the best qinggong footwork for you. As soon as the inventory is done, I'll send someone to deliver it to you. If you're not satisfied with this body-tempering martial art..." She winked, "...you can always come back to me for an exchange, Master Shen. I'm here from the 7th to the 19th of every month, and the treasures can be exchanged too."
The girl revealed a sweet dimple, causing a few of the nearby officers to frown. So, they had been waiting here for this?
"By the way, when you go to Linjiang County, they will assign you three deputy commanders and one hundred and twenty officers. If you want to bring a few from here, as long as it's not too many, three to five should be fine."
She shrugged. "After all, we're short-staffed here too. We can't have everyone following Master Shen to live the good life."
"We'll see about that later," Shen Yi replied.
As Shen Yi turned to leave, he found himself enveloped by a cluster of burning gazes.
He took a slight step forward, and the officers holding the precious robes glared coldly at the outsiders, causing them to rein in their behavior a little.
...
On the outermost periphery of the crowd, about thirty zhang away, stood a man with exceptionally broad shoulders. He wore a coarse cloth short coat, had a face that looked to be in his forties or fifties, sported a bit of stubble, and didn't even carry a weapon. He looked like an honest farmer.
On his shoulder sat a petite girl with two small pigtails. Her skin was white and tender, and her lips and teeth were white.
She wore a green skirt and dangled her white, delicate little feet.
With curiosity, she stared at the youth in the ink-colored robe. "What do you think? Chen Qiankun gave him the position of personal attendant and recommended him to us. What does he mean by that?"
The middle-aged man's eyes were calm as he replied in a soft voice, "When people get old, they tend to hesitate. They want the person they favor to stay by their side, but they also feel it's a waste, so they can't make a decision. Instead, they leave the choice to the other person, losing the decisiveness of their youth. It seems that Linjiang County won't be able to rely on him for much longer."
Hearing this, the little girl tugged on the middle-aged man's ear and said, "I think there's a hidden meaning in your words."
"I didn't imply anything, Grandma," he said with a helpless smile. He continued, "They want to cover up the dragon-slaying incident, guard against retaliation from the Yangchun River water tribe, and also make a big show of force to intimidate the Zhao family. What a mess. Is this still the same Chen Qiankun from before? The person he favors, could it be that he's just a milk baby? Unable to withstand even the slightest storm?"
"Giving a young man a comfortable choice but expecting him to take the initiative to refuse is simply laughable."
After speaking, he slowly turned around.
"This is the third time the General has gone to the imperial court for aid. A great chaos is about to unfold in Qingzhou, and we demon catchers will be the first to die. We don't have time to help General Chen babysit."
"Haha." The little girl laughed, shaking her feet. "Speaking of babies, I quite like that girl with the surname Lin. She started learning how to seek demons from the initial stage, and she almost died in a small place like BAI Yun County. It's hilarious. Since the General can't get aid back, we should at least fight for her during this Martial Temple baptism and help wash away the milk scent from her body."
"When she returns to condense her dan, she'll be so annoyed when she sees that this kid has gone to be someone else's personal attendant."
"In the letter, they boasted about this person to us, and he's only just swallowed two pieces of raw meat, tasting the flavor of blood. Now, Old Chen has taken him away with a bone to be the Linjiang County governor's personal attendant. Oh my..." She rubbed the tears of laughter that had formed in the corner of her eyes.
It wasn't meant to be mocking, but even the most ferocious beasts would lose their sharpness if they were confined to guarding the house for too long and lived a life of ease.
Throughout the generations, the General had always been chosen from among the demon catchers.
They were wolves, daring to take the initiative to step out of the Twelve Counties of Qingzhou, enter the territory of the Demon King, and lick blood from the knife's edge in the face of peril!
(End of Chapter)
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