Li Xuanxiao immediately bowed, "Madam, you overpraise me. I have only done my duty. On the contrary, Lord Si and Lady Miaoyin have looked after me quite a bit in their daily lives; I keep this in my heart."
Lady Si nodded and looked at Si Yiwu again, "Brother-in-law, are you really alright? Don't get agitated and have a relapse of your old illness!"
Si Yiwu just waved his hand, "It's fine. If it relapses, let it relapse. Anyway, with Li Xuanxiao here, I won't die!"
What did this mean?
What could Li Xuanxiao do?
Seeing her confusion, Si Yiwu chuckled and said, "Sister-in-law, did you think my previous words were just polite talk? My illness was indeed cured by Li Xuanxiao! Didn't you think about why that Zen Doctor from Fanyin Temple suddenly refused payment?"
Si Yiwu paused here, "Li Xuanxiao's Buddhist Dharma is much more profound than that Great Master from Fanyin Temple! Even that Great Master calls him Great Master!"
Lady Si was truly shocked this time.
Her beautiful eyes, which bore some resemblance to Si Miaoyin's, stared fixedly at Li Xuanxiao.
She couldn't believe that at such a young age, he had such high attainments in Buddhist studies.
As expected of someone highly recognized by both her husband and daughter.
He really is quite capable!
Since he was so valuable, she naturally had to win him over.
"Lord Li, where are you currently serving?"
Li Xuanxiao was stunned. Do this husband and wife not communicate much?
But he still replied respectfully, "You are an elder, you can just call me Xuanxiao. I am currently working under Lord Si. Thanks to his appreciation, I hold the position of Incense Master in the Demon Slaying Hall."
Lady Si was delighted to hear this; he was already half one of their own!
For a moment, she found Li Xuanxiao even more pleasing to the eye.
"Xuanxiao, treat this as your own home from now on. Don't be polite or formal. Your martial arts talent is so good, and your Comprehension Ability in Buddhist studies is also high. In time, you will surely become a great figure. You and Miaoyin are of similar age; you should guide her more in the future."
Li Xuanxiao respectfully agreed, then felt a vibration at his waist.
It was the demon slaying token.
Does the Hall Master have something for me?
Li Xuanxiao gave Lady Si and Si Yiwu an apologetic smile.
"Madam, Commander, I have important matters to attend to, so I won't stay any longer. I will visit you two again when I have time."
Lady Si and Si Yiwu naturally noticed the movement of the demon slaying token and knew it was official business.
"Xuanxiao, go ahead if you have things to do."
"Kid, work hard. I have high hopes for you!"
After bidding them farewell and leaving, Li Xuanxiao rubbed the demon slaying token, poured in True Essence, and a light flashed.
Immediately, Si Bingwen's voice came out: "Li Xuanxiao, once you return to the Royal City, come find me at the Demon Slaying Hall immediately."
...
Royal City, Demon Slaying Division.
As an Incense Master of the Demon Slaying Hall, Li Xuanxiao didn't need to announce himself and could go directly to see Si Bingwen.
Entering the Demon Slaying Hall, he cupped his fists in greeting, "Hall Master, what do you need me for?"
Si Bingwen's expression was somewhat serious, "After I reported your previous information, the Royal Family has taken it very seriously! The Dayu Royal Family has known about the existence of the Myriad Demon Nation for a long time, but they didn't expect Dayu to become a potential target now."
"The difference in strength between the two sides is too great. Dayu alone certainly cannot contend with the Myriad Demon Nation. Therefore, the Royal Family sent personnel to contact the other two nearby countries."
"The Tianxuan Dynasty and the Qingluan Empire."
"The intention was to seek help, but unexpectedly, traces of Myriad Demon Nation demon activity have also appeared within their borders. The three countries are located close to each other and were targeted by the Myriad Demon Nation at almost the same time. So everyone hit it off and decided to join forces to resist the enemy together, forming a defensive alliance."
Li Xuanxiao listened silently; this was indeed a wise move.
The arrival of a single New Demon Emperor could cause one of Dayu's provinces to perish and another to be crippled.
Although Dayu was caught off guard, and the Dayu Demon Venerable had ordered many of his subordinate Demon Emperors to cooperate, which ultimately led to this tragedy.
But it also indirectly illustrated the terror of the Myriad Demon Nation; just a name alone could make a dignified Demon Venerable willing to help a Demon Emperor with all his might.
Li Xuanxiao thought silently. Looking at it this way, the New Demon Emperor might not have come to Dayu by accident!
The Myriad Demon Nation's covetousness toward Dayu, as well as Qingluan and Tianxuan, has probably existed for a long time.
The New Demon Emperor is more like a scout for the Myriad Demon Nation, coming first to scout the path and gather intelligence.
Then the information is sent back to the Myriad Demon Nation, which then takes action based on that intelligence.
Following this line of thought, in the near future, what Dayu will face will be the Myriad Demon Nation's Demon Army!
Li Xuanxiao's expression became solemn. A New Demon Emperor acting as a scout already had the strength of a Peak of the Marvelous Realm Demon Emperor.
Then what Realm would those powerful demons of the Myriad Demon Nation be at?
At the very least, they would start at the level of a Demon Venerable!
Terrifying!
Li Xuanxiao clicked his tongue inwardly and immediately changed his perception. He originally thought that matching the New Demon Emperor would be enough to ensure his safety.
Now it seemed that, damn it, he had to push all the way above the Mystic Realm in one go!
But he currently knew nothing about what lay above the Mystic Realm.
Right, wasn't Si Bingwen a ready-made person to ask?
Li Xuanxiao immediately asked, "Hall Master, may I ask what Realm is above the Mystic Realm?"
Si Bingwen was stunned; he hadn't expected Li Xuanxiao to ask this suddenly.
He pondered for a moment, "Above the Mystic Realm, it is called 'Yuan'(Origin)."
Li Xuanxiao listened intently, waiting for him to continue, but the follow-up never came.
He looked up and saw that Si Bingwen's expression was normal, clearly meaning he had finished speaking.
?
And then?
That's it?
Cliffhanger dogs deserve no house!
Li Xuanxiao asked again, "Hall Master, what else? How much do you know about the Source Realm? Tell me everything."
Si Bingwen thought seriously, his face showing melancholy, "As far as I know..."
Li Xuanxiao's ears perked up.
"I know nothing." ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Li Xuanxiao's mouth twitched.
Listening to your words is like listening to words. The last time I was this speechless was the last time. Dammit! (╯'□')╯︵ ┻━┻
Li Xuanxiao wanted to commit insubordination and draw his blade to hack him again!
Seeing Li Xuanxiao's expression, Si Bingwen was also helpless.
The Mystic Realm is basically the upper limit for the vast majority of Martial Artists in Dayu.
As for the higher Realm, every single one of them is a powerful Martial Artist standing at the peak of Dayu.
The founding monarch of Dayu was a Origin Realm Martial Artist.
And now, the surviving Origin Realm Martial Artists in Dayu, on the surface, only include...
The Superintendent of the Demon Slaying Division, the Gatekeeper of the Royal City Armory, the Grey-Clothed Group who only serve the Royal Family, and the Court Martial Masters of the Royal Court Martial Academy.
There might be another four or five within the Royal Family itself.
In total, fewer than twenty people; this is Dayu's top-tier combat power.
As for Qingluan and Tianxuan, their situations are similar to Dayu's, perhaps slightly stronger, but only by one or two more individuals.
Adding all three countries together, the number of Source Realm Martial Artists probably doesn't even reach a hundred!
There are few Martial Artists who have stepped into the Origin Realm, and various information resources regarding the Source Realm are even more pitifully scarce.
Naturally, it's difficult for those in the Mystic Realm like them to have any understanding of this Realm.
Dammit!
Li Xuanxiao hadn't expected that by just making a slight move, he would already be close to the limit of this bracket.
He didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
Fine! Counting on Dayu is a lost cause; I have to find a way myself.
Li Xuanxiao rejoiced inwardly; fortunately, he could still perform deductions!
However...
The Demon value Points required for deduction...
"Damn it, I'm just born to toil, aren't I? Even after transmigrating, I still have to deal with 'blessings' every day!"