Soon, Si Miaoyin and Ling Yan returned.
Yang Zhiru still wore a gentle smile.
Li Xuanxiao, however, was clearly in a different state.
It seemed...
As if he had experienced some kind of blow.
Si Miaoyin looked back and forth between the two.
Something must have happened when she wasn't around.
"Ling Yan, come with me to the side hall and tell me in detail everything you saw along the way."
Ling Yan respectfully assented, honestly following behind Yang Zhiru.
"Miaoyin, I'll leave this young friend for you to arrange."
Si Miaoyin nodded, "Don't worry, Uncle Yang!"
After Yang Zhiru and Ling Yan left,
Si Miaoyin still couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked Li Xuanxiao what the two of them had talked about earlier.
Li Xuanxiao shook his head, not saying much.
"Hmph~ How petty!"
Si Miaoyin snorted lightly, "If you don't want to say it, then don't. I don't care to hear it anyway!"
Li Xuanxiao, however, had no mind to tease her at this moment.
He carefully savored that feeling from earlier.
That powerlessness of not being in control of his own destiny...
That despair of being unconquerable...
That fear stemming from instinct...
As a Martial Artist, he couldn't even draw his sword...
How ironic?
How ridiculous?
How sorrowful?
He had thought he had gained some strength.
Now it seemed, in front of truly powerful figures,
He was no different from those Strength Realm demons.
Both were existences that could be casually erased!
Staying in Ning'an City for too long had, more or less, bred a sense of complacency.
Now, Yang Zhiru, with his strength, once again pulled him back to the cold reality!
Peace not founded on one's own power was merely the strong bestowing favors upon the weak.
Being able to live in a secluded corner wasn't because he was strong.
It was simply because, in the eyes of those truly strong, he was so insignificant as to be not worth mentioning.
After all, most of the time, who would pay attention to an ant walking by on the roadside?
Since there were strong individuals like Yang Zhiru among humans, there would naturally be some among demons!
And only more!
If he were to relax and become complacent,
Then next time, it might be his death!
"I must become stronger, even stronger!"
Li Xuanxiao's heart once again gave birth to a strong desire for power!
Si Miaoyin didn't know what kind of turbulent waves were raging beneath Li Xuanxiao's calm exterior.
She waved at Li Xuanxiao, "Come with me! I'll take you to the Law Enforcement Hall first."
Li Xuanxiao nodded and followed.
Within the vast Demon Slaying Division, they walked through one courtyard after another.
When the two stopped, Li Xuanxiao looked up and saw a large plaque: Law Enforcement Hall!
Stepping into the courtyard, many of the Law Enforcement Hall Martial Artists, dressed in their standard uniforms, turned to look.
Several of those who looked over had their eyes light up.
"Lady Miaoyin is here!"
"Lady Miaoyin, what brings you to our Law Enforcement Hall today?"
"Please sit here, Lady Miaoyin!"
Beautiful women certainly attract attention everywhere~
Si Miaoyin smiled, returning greetings to everyone.
Then, her gaze subtly glanced at the person beside her.
Arriving in front of a large door within the courtyard, Si Miaoyin stepped forward and knocked, "Is Lord Liu in?"
"Si Miaoyin requests an audience!"
Soon, the door opened.
A middle-aged man, with the stride of a Dragon and the bearing of a Tiger, walked out, his face amiable.
This person was Liu Gelin, the head of the Law Enforcement Hall.
Liu Gelin stroked his beard and smiled, "Miaoyin, what brings you here today?"
Si Miaoyin bowed, "There's an urgent matter that requires Lord Liu's attention!"
The middle-aged man nodded slightly, his gaze passing over Si Miaoyin to the Li Xuanxiao standing behind her, a guess forming in his mind.
Si Miaoyin walked to Li Xuanxiao's side, "Come with me!"
She then pulled Li Xuanxiao directly into the hall.
In front of Liu Gelin, she explained the entire situation.
"So that's how it is..."
Liu Gelin stroked his beard, his mind pondering something unknown.
Suddenly, he chuckled softly, "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Si Miaoyin waved her hand, "How dare I tell you what to do? Everything is up to Lord Liu."
Liu Gelin smiled playfully, "You personally brought him here, your intention is too obvious. Although I'm old, my eyes aren't dim."
"How about this, let's not talk about punishment."
"I just happen to have a task suitable for Extreme Realm Martial Artists in the Middle and Late Stage."
"Let him do it. If he completes it well, it can be considered atoning for his sins by meritorious service."
Si Miaoyin was delighted to hear this, "Then I thank Lord Liu!"
She quickly kicked Li Xuanxiao, who had been lost in thought since earlier.
Li Xuanxiao belatedly reacted, quickly following with thanks.
Liu Gelin saw this scene, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.
Leaving the Law Enforcement Hall, Li Xuanxiao looked at the task scroll in his hand.
The common people of Faxuan City had been continuously disappearing. After an investigation by the Constables, it was determined that demons were responsible!
Moreover, the demons' Realm was clearly far superior to theirs. After reporting to the county magistrate, the magistrate repeatedly wrote to the Demon Slaying Division for assistance.
Unfortunately, the Demon Slaying Division had been unable to spare anyone to deal with it.
It had to be temporarily shelved, but just a week ago, the calls for help, which had been received almost daily, stopped!
Until today, no further news from Faxuan City had been received.
Si Miaoyin tilted her head and looked, "Faxuan City... I've been there. The vicinity is mostly populated by Strength Realm demons."
"Although there are also Extreme Realm ones, they are almost all in the Early Stage."
"With your strength, completing this task shouldn't be difficult."
Li Xuanxiao nodded, not revealing that he had already entered the Xuan Realm.
He put away the task scroll and looked at Si Miaoyin seriously.
Si Miaoyin was stunned by his sudden seriousness. What was this guy up to?
"Lady Miaoyin, thank you."
"I will definitely repay you in the future!"
Si Miaoyin froze for a second, then burst out laughing.
He was clearly expressing gratitude, but she didn't know why, it just struck her as incredibly funny.
Li Xuanxiao, however, was puzzled, "By the way, Lady Miaoyin, I also want to ask you for a favor."
Si Miaoyin suppressed her laughter, "Speak."
"Uh..."
Li Xuanxiao was a bit hesitant, "Can you teach me a flying Martial Art?"
"It's quite a long journey, walking would be too slow!"
???
Si Miaoyin was speechless, as beautiful as she was.
She took out a Martial Arts book and threw it to Li Xuanxiao.
Li Xuanxiao caught it and looked.
[Riding the wind]
"Without reaching the Xuan Realm, one cannot fly for extended periods."
"This Martial Art is a decent long-distance gliding Martial Art within the Extreme Realm."
"It's enough for you!"
"If you want higher quality Martial Arts, you'll have to join the Demon Slaying Division."
"You earn contribution points by completing tasks, then you can exchange them."
Li Xuanxiao silently noted it down and thanked her again.
After bidding farewell to Si Miaoyin, he immediately began to read "Riding the wind."
[Martial Art 'Riding the wind' has been recorded!]
Li Xuanxiao looked at the text before him and immediately ordered the System to add points!
[Consumed 20 Demon value Points, Riding the wind has entered the Initial Stage!]