Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Chapter 110 Pure Shen Yi_1

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"Distinguished guests who have traveled all the way from Yushan Prefecture, I wonder if you are accustomed to your accommodations?"

Standing with hands clasped behind his back, Deng Jianyuan calmly looked at the three people in the courtyard, "If you are not used to it, why not stay at my place instead? It would allow me to extend you the proper hospitality."

Upon hearing this, Deng Mingxu, who had been silently complaining in his heart about the Patriarch's aloofness, which made Miss Lin Rou feel undervalued yesterday, thus affecting him as well, now had joy written all over his face.

At this moment, he was overjoyed.

The Patriarch was taking the initiative to help him with the marriage proposal!

Jiang Chengyun looked over in surprise and, after a moment, nodded, "Thank you for the hospitality."

Deng Jianyuan smiled and his gaze swept over the three people, not lingering on any of them.

As if he didn't recognize Shen Yi at all, he dismissed the family members and turned to walk deeper into the manor.

When they arrived at the place.

It was only then that Jiang Chengyun understood where the unease in his heart was coming from.

In the courtyard stood a figure in red robes.

Xiao Qiangwei was toying with a strand of jade bead bracelet, seemingly bored, and casually tossed it onto the stone table.

"Please make yourselves comfortable."

Leaving behind these words, Deng Jianyuan entered the house in silence, then slowly closed the door behind him.

Leaving the three acquainted individuals staring at each other, not knowing what to say next.

Shen Yi sat by the flower bed, pulled out the Black Knife, and placed it on his lap, gently caressing the golden patterns on it.

"Coming out for business and bringing so many youngsters, can you manage them all?"

Xiao Qiangwei's face, free from yesterday's travel weariness, now held a touch of mockery.

Lin Rou timidly reached out her hand, "Sister Xiao, I just happened to be passing by."

In this small courtyard, the presence of two Silver Bell Demon Catchers at the same time truly made it difficult for one to relax.

Reflecting on this, she cast a side glance towards Shen Yi in the distance.

They are all young, yet his credentials seem even more junior than hers, so why does he seem so calm?

"It's still better than you going to the brothel to fish for old men."

Jiang Chengyun clearly didn't have the mood for a quarrel and sought out a room before slamming the door shut.

Xiao Qiangwei let out a cold laugh, uninterested in dealing with the two younger ones, and also turned to go back to her room.

Bang.

In the midst of such tense atmosphere, Shen Yi looked up at the room belonging to Patriarch Deng.

The speculation that he had raised during the journey surfaced in his mind again... where exactly did this news come from?

If he were to consider the situation from another perspective, if it were a trial for his child, he would at most give a couple of instructions at home; there'd be no need to go about publicly advertising it.

Unfortunately, being a newcomer, let alone Jiang Chengyun or Xiao Qiangwei, even an ordinary demon catcher like Lin Rou wouldn't take his words to heart.

Just as he had said on the road, even if it were a lie, they would not possibly let it go.

Could Patriarch Deng — as the regional powerhouse in Yong'an City — know something that even the demon catchers are unclear about?

Recalling yesterday, the old man had abruptly explained his will.

Perhaps it was not because he had any particular opinion of him, but rather because Jiang Chengyun and Xiao Qiangwei were too strong, and he couldn't strike up a conversation with them, nor did he want to cause panic among the Deng Family.

It so happened there was someone like him, and in the absence of wine with the meat, the old man just happened to come and sit down.

If that was the case.

Then the whole affair seemed very suspicious.

Knowing that there were two masters by his side, and not being a rookie, why would the old man be scared before the battle even began, even going so far as to harbor a death wish?

Contemplating this, Shen Yi silently gripped the knife handle tighter.

He had originally thought if there truly was no chance, he could just learn from the experience for future reference, but now it seemed... that might not be necessary.

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In a blink of an eye, three days had passed, and night had fallen once again.

Since that day, Deng Jianyuan had not stepped out of his room again.

Jiang Chengyun and Xiao Qiangwei also didn't let their guard down, watching over him like guarding against a thief.

Imperial Court officials naturally distrusted rivers and lakes warriors; this was also the result of innumerable lives and their way of survival.

Apparently bored, Lin Rou tried several times to strike up a conversation with Shen Yi but discovered that the latter did not seem to be a mere spectator like her.

"Hey, why don't we just leave? They won't share any merit with us anyway."

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Before Shen Yi could reply, the silver bell on his waist suddenly began to tremble violently.

A breath drilled into his ears.

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The message inside was… empty.

At the same time, Jiang Chengyun and Xiao Qiangwei burst through the door, their expressions slightly changed, tinged with excitement.

About three breaths later, the second message came from the silver bell.

This time, there finally was a voice, yet it was somewhat muffled and unclear, as if the speaker hadn't swallowed his saliva, and the voice was extremely faint.

"Mountain Lord…"

Before the voice faded, Deng Jianyuan finally pushed open the room door and walked out slowly.

The old man's expression was calm, his gaze steady as he watched Jiang Chengyun.

"Tch."

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He shook his head, suddenly stepping forward, his figure soaring like a swallow, not concealing his aura for a moment as he landed in the hall.

Both Silver Bell Demon Catchers followed suit.

The sudden movement of the Patriarch evidently startled the members of the Deng Family, as a throng of people surged out from various courtyards, all converging towards the main hall.

Lin Rou looked at the small bell in her hand, her face solemn.

It wasn't that she cared about the death of a colleague; after all, such events were all too common. What she hadn't anticipated was that the Great Demon, already on par with Condensation Elixir Completion, would dare to enter Yong'an City at the risk of being hunted by the generals of Tingyang County.

It seemed to occur to her, and she looked up in alarm, "Not good! It's on the verge of a breakthrough, wanting to swallow a few more Human Body Elixirs to become an Embrace Pill Realm Demon Monarch!"

Some dogshit Mountain Lord trial, this was clearly a feast it had prepared for itself.

"That was close, too close."

Lin Rou patted her chest, shivering, "Lucky it was Sister Xiao and Big Bro Jiang who came. If it had been two ordinary warriors from the Condensation Elixir Realm, this thing might really have had its way today."

She glanced to the side subconsciously, only to discover that the young man in black who had been sitting there was now nowhere to be seen.

Deng Family Manor.

A bunch of clueless relatives huddled together, staring at the Patriarch, who hadn't made a move for many years.

"Lin Family guards" and the "courtesan" brought back by the master were now on either side, blocking the way.

Jiang Chengyun frowned and commanded, "Follow me."

If they were dealing with the Mountain Lord, then they couldn't overlook any bit of assistance.

Perhaps the old man didn't have detailed information, but leveraging his home turf advantage, he must have guessed something. The Demon Catchers feared he might flee; to his surprise, he was also afraid they would be scared off in advance.

It turned out their thoughts had collided.

"No, no."

Deng Jianyuan chuckled, grinning like a mischievous child, "The old man has to secure his family first. Even the Imperial Court can't fault that."

Just as the other two's expressions changed, he suddenly made an offer, "Unless you find someone to watch over them for me… maybe him!"

Deng Jianyuan stretched his hand towards the crowd.

Shen Yi stood holding the sheath of his knife, silently within the room.

Unexpectedly, before Jiang Chengyun could respond, it was Xiao Qiangwei who relayed a message through the silver bell, "Don't bother with him; after we leave, do as you see fit should you face danger."

Demon Catchers are not the Demon-suppression Bureau and have no duty to protect an entire place.

"Let's go."

Jiang Chengyun no longer hesitated, grabbing Deng Jianyuan and sweeping out of the Deng Family Manor.

A Great Demon on par with Condensation Elixir Completion was far more attractive than a few tiger cubs.

As soon as the three of them vanished from sight, the remaining members of the Deng Family came to their senses from their daze. Deng Mingxu hurriedly approached Lin Rou, who was running towards them, "Miss Lin, what on earth is happening?"

Lin Rou helplessly shook off his hand, "What's happening? A demon is coming to devour you all."

The two Silver Bell Demon Catchers went to confront the Mountain Lord, leaving behind three tiger cubs. If one of them was at the Condensation Elixir Realm, could it not easily hunt the city's Demon Catchers and martial men?

If not now, then when?

With this thought, she hurriedly signaled to the dazed young man, "Retreat now!"

With Patriarch Deng absent and only a dozen or so Jade Liquid Boundary martial artists remaining, they would inevitably become targets for the tiger cubs.

As her words echoed, Shen Yi, as if unheard, stepped forward to the main seat, casually tapped his clothes and sat down, his black knife placed on the table, his palm lightly resting on it.

Xiao Qiangwei's warning was actually quite unnecessary. Wasn't Patriarch Deng aware that after he left, no one in the vast Deng Family Manor would be able to detain him, and more likely he didn't want him to get involved in the Great Demon's affairs.

It was also to owe him a favor; if he was willing to help take a few people with him, it was better than just running away.

"Why can't these people ever speak the truth?"

The Mountain Lord released news in advance, aiming to break through using Human Body Elixirs.

The Demon Catchers used noble families as bait, looking to lure the Demon back for merits.

Deng Jianyuan was prepared to die, calculatedly leaving a Demon Catcher behind to protect the city for him…

I guess I am the simplest after all.

Simple enough to just want to slay demons.