Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Chapter 107 Preparations Before Heading to Yong'an City_1

A carriage of remarkable modesty rolled out of Qingzhou City.

Inside the carriage, two people sat facing each other.

Jiang Chengyun watched the handsome youth and slowly took out a cluster of mixed auras from the Silver Bell, "Take good care of it."

Shen Yi took it in his hands and examined it, "What is this?"

"One hundred and twenty-three auras of Condensation Elixir Realm Demon Monarchs, plus seventeen auras of Embrace Pill Realm Demon Monarchs. These are all the achievements since the demon catchers came to Qingzhou, with everyone getting a share."

"Most of the demons in the vicinity of Qingzhou are here."

Jiang Chengyun exhaled a turbid breath and stared quietly at that cluster of auras. For this object, countless demon catchers had lost their lives, many of whom were his friends and relatives.

Only with this object in hand could they sense at the earliest opportunity whether any demons had set foot in the Twelve Prefectures.

"Consider this a gift from me to you," he said.

Jiang Chengyun then took out an extremely faint wisp of purple qi, "The Howling Moon Demon King. The moment you sense anything amiss, flee immediately. Whether you survive will depend on luck."

"A Demon King?" Shen Yi looked up inquiringly.

"The fourth realm of martial practitioners is called Primordial, or Martial Immortal, while the fourth realm of demonic beasts earns them the title of king... Let me put it this way, if it gets within three feet of the General, without any accidents, our General is surely the one doomed to fall on the spot."

"Only within Qingzhou does a Martial Immortal have the capital to contend with it."

When the name of the Howling Moon Demon King was mentioned, a hint of fear crossed Jiang Chengyun's eyes.

"So many demonic beasts, what about the experts of Qingzhou?"

Shen Yi stowed the purple qi, and together with the cluster, put it all into the Silver Bell. These things must have been taken out some time ago and had been divided into many portions. They were far less closely connected than the bond established after consuming the Jiao Pill, but having them was better than nothing.

"The Twelve Great Generals, three Golden Bell Demon Catchers, are all Embrace Pill Realm powerhouses."

"There are probably two or three hidden within the four clans and six sects as well, such as the Ancestral Sword of Qingfeng Mountain. It just so happens to be restrained by the Yin God yet still has the strength to fight the Embrace Pill Realm Demon Monarchs."

"Besides them, there are the more seasoned Silver Bell Demon Catchers or the Personal Adjutant Generals of the Great Generals. There are roughly forty or fifty high-ranking practitioners of the Condensation Elixir Realm in total."

As Jiang Chengyun narrated, Shen Yi suddenly realized that Qingzhou was not as secure as he had thought.

Isn't the disparity between the number of strong figures on both sides a bit too great?

It may seem there are several dozens at a glance, but this is a major state with tens of millions of people. Dividing it up, there aren't even five Condensation Elixir Realm experts stationed in each Prefecture.

And despite this situation, they still regulate the Condensation Elixir Method so stringently...

Noticing the changes in Shen Yi's expression, Jiang Chengyun slightly smiled, "Demons also have their own races and don't get along as you might think. Instigating discord among them is also one of the few pleasures of the demon catchers. If we include the experts from the noble families, the forces are actually evenly matched. It's just that this group all have their own schemes, and the Demon-suppression Bureau even has to spare some of their strength to keep an eye on them."

"It is for this reason that any power capable of becoming first-rate has means similar to the Ancestral Sword."

"They use the Blood Pact Sword Pool to bind their disciples. The Demon-suppression Bureau only needs to watch their leaders to control all the high-ranking experts in the sect."

Jiang Chengyun's remark also served as a subtle reminder to Shen Yi that in Qingzhou, there is no stable way to advance to the Condensation Elixir Realm without being under control.

"I have high hopes for you."

Mid-speech, the middle-aged man's honest face suddenly became serious, "The General will be back soon, and whether it's a Personal Adjutant General or a Silver Bell, they are enough to regard you highly. But these things have all been granted to you by others. You know better than I do how the Jiao Dragon died and how the Silver Bell came into your possession."

In general, the achievements are substantial, but compared to this status, they still carry a fair share of ambiguity.

"After he returns, make him believe you are worthy of these titles."

Jiang Chengyun sat up straight, and even though he already regarded the young man as an equal in his heart, due to the latter's age and strength, he still inadvertently slipped into a lecturing tone, "Rely on your own abilities, don't get involved in the favors of those old predecessors, and earn back what rightfully belongs to you."

Hearing this, Shen Yi raised an eyebrow.

He noticed a significant change in the person's attitude.

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It was somewhat strange, as if he had been incorporated into some plan.

"Of course, that includes me."

Jiang Chengyun extended his palm and shook it lightly, "This time, taking you to Yong'an City is just for you to get familiar with the process. As for sharing any credit with you... you'd best not harbor any such thoughts. I hope you can understand that."

"However, if you can do something on your own, as long as you're not afraid of losing your life, I will certainly not hold you back."

Demon Catchers are not the Demon-suppression Bureau; there's no collective credit. Once out of the city, they can be cooperative colleagues or competitive rivals jabbing at each other.

I had assumed that Shen Yi would be somewhat disappointed.

But Jiang Chengyun did not see anything out of the ordinary on that clean and fair face.

"I have no objections, let's talk business," said Shen Yi.

Shen Yi closed his eyes to rest, keeping himself ready and energized at all times.

After all, being summoned by the bell, it couldn't possibly be for a stroll down the streets.

As for the matter of credit... take it one step at a time. Even if he couldn't get involved directly, lending a hand should be no problem.

"You actually had such a thought hidden away."

Upon hearing Shen Yi's words, Jiang Chengyun couldn't help but smile, wondering if he had shown too much eagerness.

Although the other party was outstanding among his peers, Jiang himself was a warrior who had reached the Condensation Elixir Realm. Facing a disaster that warranted his action, the other party still hoped to take a share of the spoils.

Putting aside his thoughts, he soberly introduced, "The Silver Bell Demon Catcher has received news that the Mountain Lord has started the trial for its offspring again."

"As the saying goes, 'Of three tiger cubs, one will be a Leopard King.'"

"These beasts, taking the large cities as the boundary, will carry out their hunt to select the Leopard King among them."

"Last time, caught off guard, we allowed them to fill their bellies and leave peacefully. It took the Demon Catchers a great deal of effort to catch wind of this second occurrence. Unlike last time, they're most likely setting their sights on Yong'an City."

As he said this, a murderous look flashed in Jiang Chengyun's eyes, "Yong'an City has a warrior in the Condensation Elixir Realm as its guardian."

This could only mean one thing: after consuming enough Human Body Elixirs and years of tempering, this group of tiger cubs has grown significantly, both in appetite and strength, even daring to set their sights on a warrior of the Condensation Elixir Realm.

Feeling the bumps of the carriage, Shen Yi spoke softly, "If what you're saying is true, and this is a trial set by the Mountain Lord for its offspring, then how did you come by this news?"

"That, I do not know," replied Jiang Chengyun, closing his eyes too, but with a fervent tone. "Even if the news is fake, it's worth the trip. Being new to the Demon Catchers, you don't realize how rare it is for Demonic Beasts to dare enter the cities of the Qingzhou Twelve Districts."

The Demon Monarchs of Qingzhou either have astonishing measures to keep a low profile, remarkable means to preserve their lives, or they are protected by natural barriers like the Yangchun River.

For those that brazenly intrude and whose presence is detected in advance, it is an opportunity that must not be missed.

"..."

Shen Yi silently pursed his lips.

The other party had misunderstood his point.

He was not questioning the authenticity of the news, but the source of it.