The Patrol Hall Master looked completely stunned. With such generous terms, he could hardly think of any reason to refuse.
Yet, Li Xuanxiao refused.
What do Martial Artists fight for when slaying demons and eliminating devils?
Setting aside the generational feud with demons for a moment.
The majority of Martial Artists risk their lives to slay demons, but in the end, isn't it all to acquire more resources and improve their Realm and strength?
To allow themselves to live longer and go further in this damned world, so that they won't be abruptly killed by a demon one day. And yet, he had promised to provide Li Xuanxiao with all the resources needed for Cultivation!
Even this couldn't move him?
The Patrol Hall Master took a deep breath: "Why?"
Li Xuanxiao sighed softly: "A towering tree cannot grow in a greenhouse. A calm sea surface cannot nurture outstanding sailors. The strength I possess today was forged through countless life-and-death battles against demons. If I were to live in a place of comfort, perhaps my talent would never be discovered, nor would I achieve better development. So, let the flower be a flower, let the tree be a tree. Let me become me!"
The Patrol Hall Master raised an eyebrow, looking at Li Xuanxiao with even greater respect.
Such words spoken by someone so young!
If before he was merely shocked by Li Xuanxiao's talent, now he was moved by Li Xuanxiao's vision.
This kid... will surely become an extraordinary figure in the future!
The Patrol Hall Master gazed deeply at Li Xuanxiao: "Very well, since you put it that way, I will not insist further. Many things have happened recently, and I have a vague feeling of foreboding. If you go out to slay demons, you must be extra careful."
Li Xuanxiao nodded. The Patrol Hall Master's words did remind him.
He still hadn't reported the news about the New Demon Emperor descending upon Pei Prefecture to the Demon Slaying Division.
"Hall Master, I have one more matter to report to you."
"Speak."
"When I went to eliminate a demon this time, as one demon was on the verge of death, it revealed some information. A New Demon Emperor will descend upon Pei Prefecture! The tragedy in Youpu City was actually just a welcome banquet for this New Demon Emperor."
Upon hearing this, the Patrol Hall Master's expression immediately turned grave.
He looked at Li Xuanxiao: "This is your mission reward."
A jade tablet flew towards Li Xuanxiao, who reached out and caught it.
"It contains 1000 contribution points, including the extra compensation. The intelligence you provided is extremely valuable; I must report it to the Commander immediately!"
With that, the Patrol Hall Master promptly left.
Li Xuanxiao looked at the jade tablet in his hand, a smile involuntarily appearing. He could exchange for a few Xuan Realm Cultivation Techniques again!
He immediately set off towards the Cultivation Technique Tower.
Walking past various types of Cultivation Techniques, Li Xuanxiao pondered silently. All the Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts he had learned so far originated from Buddhism. Although powerful, they felt somewhat incongruous when used.
He was, after all, a Martial Artist, carrying blades with him. He should at least acquire a Martial Art compatible with his weapon.
Right, he also needed a movement technique Martial Art!
Currently, he only had the Rainbow Light Movement, but that was a flying technique meant for long-distance travel. Its utility for evasive maneuvers in close combat was quite limited. Skills have their specializations; he needed to select a professional movement Martial Art.
After some selection, he chose a Xuan Realm Medium Grade blade technique and a Xuan Realm Medium Grade movement technique.
Dharma-Breaking Qi-Extinguishing Slash and Shadow Clinging to the Bone.
[Martial Art Recorded — — Dharma-Breaking Qi-Extinguishing Slash!]
[Martial Art Recorded — — Shadow Clinging to the Bone!]
[100 Demon value Points consumed, Dharma-Breaking Qi-Extinguishing Slash has reached initial proficiency!]
[100 Demon value Points consumed, Shadow Clinging to the Bone has reached initial proficiency!]
Mastering these two Xuan Realm Medium Grade Martial Arts reduced his Demon value Points from 330 to 130.
Li Xuanxiao gave a wry smile; the Demon value Points in his hands seemed perpetually insufficient. Whether for upgrading Martial Arts or for future deductions, a large amount of Demon value Points needed to be invested.
Slay demons, slay demons, he must slay demons!
Li Xuanxiao headed straight for the Mission Hall.
He didn't rush to accept a mission, but instead asked the Staff Member if there was a mission mode where the reward was based only on the number and Realm of demons slain, without limiting the mission objective.
After inquiring, there actually was!
He just needed to carry a specially made recording jade tablet, which would record how many demons he had slain and roughly what their Realms were. Then, upon returning to the Demon Slaying Division, contribution points would be issued based on the information in the jade tablet.
Li Xuanxiao was delighted; this was exactly what he wanted!
This was much more efficient than the previous fixed missions!
He no longer needed to search for one specific demon but could act as he pleased. He could just return and exchange for contribution points then.
It was practically tailor-made for him!
Li Xuanxiao immediately followed the requirements and collected a recording jade tablet.
With the New Demon Emperor about to arrive, this relatively peaceful and tranquil period would inevitably be shattered. He had to rapidly improve his strength to cope with whatever might happen.
Li Xuanxiao transformed into a Rainbow Light and began his indefinite journey of slaying demons and eliminating devils.
...
The news that the New Demon Emperor would descend upon Pei Prefecture was quickly announced within the Demon Slaying Division. It caused a huge stir, and countless Martial Artists looked grim, clearly understanding the implications behind it.
The Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division, including the Commander, had a total of nine Mystic Martial Artists. Whereas the Demon Emperors among the demons numbered twelve!
If not for the Commander's high strength, Pei Prefecture would have long lost its tranquility.
But now, with a New Demon Emperor descending, even the strong Commander would struggle to maintain the balance.
If only the Demon Slaying Division could have one more Mystic Martial Artist.
A shadow gradually enveloped everyone's hearts.
Pei Prefecture... was about to face a major change...
The eight Hall Masters each implemented a series of measures within their respective halls to ensure everyone realized the seriousness of the situation.
They even offered numerous resources and higher basic contribution points to boost morale. The effect was limited, but it did curb the spread of negative emotions.
Si Miaoyin read the letter in her hand, but her beautiful brows were slightly furrowed. This letter from her Family also mentioned the news of a New Demon Emperor descending upon Pei Prefecture.
The information within was much more detailed than what Li Xuanxiao had brought back.
From the letter, she learned that not only Pei Prefecture, but the demons in the other eight prefectures were also showing unusual activity. Either a New Demon Emperor was descending, or demons were suddenly beginning to invade cities frequently.
Some even started systematically and strategically hunting down Martial Artists from the Demon Slaying Division. This demonic action was not limited to Pei Prefecture; it encompassed the entire Dayu Dynasty!
It could be foreseen that the demons would exhibit even more frequent disturbances next.
The letter concluded by stating that the Family had already dispatched Martial Artists to Pei Prefecture to escort her back to the Royal City ahead of schedule, returning to the Family.
Staying in the Royal City was obviously much safer than staying in Pei Prefecture.
After all, the Dayu Royal City possessed the largest number of high-Realm Martial Artists; perhaps even... rumors suggested someone above the Mystic Realm!
Si Miaoyin quietly finished reading the letter, but Li Xuanxiao's figure surfaced in her mind.
This kid, ever since arriving at the Demon Slaying Division, seemed to have never stayed put for a single proper day. He was always running around outside, or running around outside. Now, who knew where he had run off to again.
Under the current circumstances, still running around everywhere, it was truly...