*Crack*—
The blade in Li Xuanxiao's hand shattered, breaking into many metallic fragments.
Although he had almost always used blade light to slay enemies rather than the physical blade itself, after enduring the release of so many Martial Arts techniques, this Constable's blade finally could not hold on any longer.
Li Xuanxiao panted and smiled: "Fortunately, it only shattered after the enemy was killed..."
He suddenly collapsed to the ground, his entire body drenched in sweat. This battle was the most hearty and thrilling, yet also the most perilous, since his Transmigration!
In front of the main hall, the County Magistrate had long since woken up, but because the battle was so intense, he hadn't dared to make a sound. Now that the dust had settled, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The Demon Monk who colluded with demons is dead; our side has won!
The County Magistrate's eyes widened; he had witnessed the latter half of Li Xuanxiao slaying the Demon Monk with his own eyes. Therefore, he understood exactly how powerful the other party was.
That was a Demon King of the Xuan Realm! And yet, he was slain by such a young youth.
Too strong!
Once his state had stabilized, Li Xuanxiao stood up again.
This time was truly too dangerous; his True Qi was now nearly exhausted. If not for the control over True Qi provided by the Heart Method of Undying Silence, which could greatly save True Qi and avoid unnecessary dissipation, he definitely wouldn't have lasted until now!
This kind of auxiliary Martial Arts doesn't usually show off and seems inferior to active combat Martial Arts. But once learned, you will realize the benefits it brings you on many occasions.
"I still need to learn more Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts..."
Li Xuanxiao sighed in a low voice and walked to the County Magistrate's side.
Just as he was about to say something, his brow suddenly furrowed. He felt a terrifying pressure descending. Li Xuanxiao's expression turned solemn; if he encountered a strong enemy at this time, he could only run for his life.
...
Liu Gelin stood in the air, looking down at the Jingtu Temple with a trace of worry on his face: "I hope I'm not too late."
Under the surge of his vigorous and majestic True Yuan, the entire Jingtu Temple was enveloped within it. Liu Gelin's face was indifferent, as if he were sensing something.
Inside the Jingtu Temple, countless monks trembled under this pressure. They all looked up at Liu Gelin with terrified expressions. Under this terrifying Aura, they didn't even dare to have the thought of resisting.
Soon, Liu Gelin's indifferent expression changed. He let out a soft sound of surprise, seemingly somewhat astonished.
A few seconds later, he adjusted his direction and dove down, heading straight for the Qingyan Treasure Hall on the back mountain. He soon landed steadily in front of the Treasure Hall's main gate.
He pushed the door open and saw Li Xuanxiao standing at the entrance, along with a middle-aged man in official robes. The latter was presumably the County Magistrate of Faxuan City.
Nodding to Li Xuanxiao, Liu Gelin looked around and was instantly surprised. Countless monks lay in pools of dark purple blood; on their corpses, terrifying Centipede Demon Worms were coiled.
Their Realms were uniformly at the Extreme Realm, and all of them were now lifeless.
His gaze moved further forward to a monk draped in a kasaya. The monk's face looked very young, but now, as the time since his death increased, his skin and flesh were rapidly aging.
It looked quite eerie.
Liu Gelin crouched down and sensed the body; as his True Yuan circulated, he quickly determined the other's Realm.
Xuan Realm First Layer.
And the Centipede Demon Worm on the old monk's body was also in the Xuan Realm, very close to the Middle Stage of the Xuan Realm!
With such a lineup, even if a Third Layer of the Xuan Realm Martial Artist were sent as the County Magistrate suggested, it would be difficult to face them. Being able to retreat safely would already be considered a show of strength.
Yet Li Xuanxiao had actually managed to kill them all!
Liu Gelin gave Li Xuanxiao a deep look.
This kid… (≖_≖ )
He had truly underestimated him! (─ ‿ ─)
He was a bona fide Xuan Realm Martial Artist with impressive combat power, at least stronger than those guys in the Demon Slaying Division who had just stepped into the Xuan Realm!
And the other party looked very young, about the same age as Si Miaoyin.
Yet another top-tier Genius Martial Artist...
Liu Gelin sighed inwardly and continued to pace forward. But soon, the indifference on his face disappeared, replaced by a grim and terrifying expression.
He saw the pit.
There was no longer any sound from the pit, but corpses were piled up inside. Humans and centipede demons were all mixed together, presenting a shocking sight!
Liu Gelin was silent for a long while, not saying a word.
He turned and walked to Li Xuanxiao: "You did well! Our intelligence was incorrect this time, and we misjudged the mission Rank. For you to achieve this is considered exceeding the mission requirements. Your previous mistakes are wiped clean, and I will also record a merit for you! If you join the Demon Slaying Division, you can come to the Law Enforcement Hall to find me!"
After saying that, Liu Gelin took out a Medicinal Pill from his sleeve.
"This is a Purple Dragon Blood Date Pill. After taking it, it can quickly replenish your depleted blood qi and True Qi. I have many official duties and cannot stay here for long. Will you return to the Demon Slaying Division with me now, or return on your own?"
Li Xuanxiao thought for a moment: "Lord should go ahead; I still have some things to take care of."
If Si Miaoyin had asked him, he might have returned with her, but with Liu Gelin, he'd pass. It was quite a long way, and with two grown men who weren't familiar with each other, he didn't know what they would talk about.
It would be quite awkward.
Moreover, he really did have things to do; he hadn't forgotten his promise to the Little Monk to take him away. The Little Monk was a good person and had even prayed for Li Xuanxiao's safety. He couldn't be an untrustworthy person!
Liu Gelin nodded, and with a surge of True Yuan, he took to the sky. Like a comet, he departed in the direction of the Demon Slaying Division.
Li Xuanxiao took the County Magistrate and found the Little Monk. On the way out of the Jingtu Temple, Li Xuanxiao suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He looked at the Little Monk with a gaze like a wolf looking at a sheep. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
"Little Monk, do you know where your temple's Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts are kept?"
The Little Monk rubbed his small bald head, not understanding: "Is Benefactor speaking of the Scripture Pavilion?"
...
Jingtu Temple, Scripture Pavilion.
Under Li Xuanxiao's threats and inducements, the Little Monk eventually gave in.
"Don't feel too guilty, Little Monk. Your Jingtu Temple has done so many wicked things. I'm doing this for the people and cleaning up the house for the Buddha. The Buddha would be willing to reward me with a few Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts!"
The Little Monk pursed his lips and turned his head away, not wanting to talk to Li Xuanxiao.
Having arrived at the Scripture Pavilion, Li Xuanxiao was like a wolf entering a sheepfold. In such a large Scripture Pavilion, there must be many Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts stored!
With this haul, I'm taking off! ♡〜٩( ˃▿˂ )۶〜♡
Li Xuanxiao rubbed his hands like a fly, eagerly starting to wander around the Scripture Pavilion. But soon, his expression gradually slumped.
What on earth is all this! (·•᷄ࡇ•᷅ )
Why is it all scriptures and Buddhist Dharma?
He couldn't see a single Cultivation Technique or Martial Art, not even those of the Strength Realm!
"That shouldn't be right; I saw those monk soldiers and the Demon Monk use Martial Arts with my own eyes!"
Li Xuanxiao was puzzled and turned to look at the Little Monk: "Little Monk, you're not lying to me, are you?"
"Monks do not tell lies; you cannot violate the precepts!"
The Little Monk helplessly uttered an Amitabha: "Benefactor, for the Buddhist school, Martial Arts itself is not the goal, only the means. A healthy body leads to a clear mind, and a clear mind leads to easy comprehension. The Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts studied by Buddhist monks are all comprehended from the scriptures. One must know that the Buddhist Dharma seeks to save the world, while Martial Arts lies in killing; the two run counter to each other and restrain each other. How could the Scripture Pavilion house pure arts of killing?"
Li Xuanxiao was stunned. What was he supposed to do then? He didn't have a Heaven-Defying Comprehension Ability System!
So now, facing a whole building of treasures, he couldn't get a single benefit from it?
How could that be okay!
Li Xuanxiao was unwilling to give up and immediately picked up a scripture to read. But he found every word and sentence to be obscure and difficult to understand, as dry as chewing wax. He felt like he was back in his glorious days as a bottom-tier student. (╥﹏╥)
In a fit of desperation, Li Xuanxiao simply adopted the quantum speed-reading method. He looked through one scripture after another, soon surpassing a hundred volumes.
Just as he accepted his fate and sighed, about to give up,
[Cultivation Technique Recorded — Ancient Subtle Life Lotus!]
Holy crap! ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!
Li Xuanxiao was stunned, then his face filled with wild joy. He immediately opened his personal panel!