Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 964 - 634: Breaking Through to Rank 7

Chapter 964: Chapter 634: Breaking Through to Rank 7

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Shen Yi caressed the cold surface of the iron medallion, watching the Earth Spirit that stared intently at him.

The meaning from the other party was quite clear.

This medallion could be considered an invitation, or it could also serve as intimidation.

If he did not intend to join this so-called Demon Slayer Bureau, he would likely become a target of their attention... It seemed the result would be the same even if he joined.

Thinking of this, Shen Yi pondered and looked down at himself.

No, how did he even resemble a bad person?

He shook his head, casually pocketed the medallion, and said, "Is there anything else you need to inform me about?"

The Earth Spirit had not expected this young man to be so straightforward; if he had come with the intention of causing trouble, he would have shown some apprehension when faced with the attention of the Immortal Court. But the man had not even inquired about his compensation before readily agreeing.

This left the Earth Spirit somewhat dumbfounded. He paused for a moment, then shook his head with a bittersweet smile, "Sorry, perhaps this old man has misjudged you."

A cultivator full of deadly aura, but a law-abiding and honest person—could such a thing be possible?

"The old man’s name is Min Zhiyan. Before receiving this Immortal Task, I also served in the Divine Land. Now that you have become a Demon Slayer Bureau envoy of Jianyang Prefecture, you and I are somewhat colleagues. If you have nothing else to do in the future, feel free to visit me here."

The Earth Spirit had just been apologizing, but in his next sentence, he couldn’t help revealing a hint of ’I’ll be watching you’.

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Shen Yi glanced at the twisted little old man, not irritated, but with a hint of reflection in his eyes.

He was quite lucky; since entering the Divine Land, the people he had met, whether it was Master Zhi Kong or this Earth Spirit of Jianyang Prefecture, were good folk.

Dealing with such people always made things much easier.

If it weren’t for the murder charge of Shi Ren hanging over him, Shen Yi would have had the thought to simply settle down and live peacefully here.

"Be on your way."

Min Zhiyan waved his hand, as an assertion of ’giving the benefit of the doubt’, knowing he had been too harsh on Immortal Fellow Shen. The man’s profound cultivation deserved respect, having endured until now was already giving enough face to an old man like him: "Take this medallion back to the city, and someone will contact you within three days."

"Farewell."

Shen Yi turned to leave, ready to push the door open.

Yet the Earth Spirit quietly reminded him once more, "Once you join the Demon Slayer Bureau, keep your distance from Zhi Kong. The three sects are not lacking in good people, but the truly kind-hearted, like him, are few. Don’t assume everyone in the sects is like him, it’s best to keep clear, it won’t do you any harm."

"And remember, being part of the Demon Slayer Bureau is not exactly a noble identity, don’t let others know about it."

Shen Yi did not turn back but just gave a light nod of his head, then stepped out.

The Earth Spirit was concerned that he might mistake Master Zhi Kong’s exceptional case as the norm among the three sects.

Of course, he knew that the majority of beings who had cultivated to a high level were not likely to be good people in the purest sense.

But that was fine.

Neither was he.

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"How did it go?"

Zi Yang saw Shen Yi come out and hurried over, asking with a curious look on his face.

It was not difficult for creatures from remote and impoverished regions to make a living in the Divine Land; even mortals could live and work in peace and contentment, let alone those with cultivation. However, finding a path upward was much harder.

Especially tasks that required closed-door conversations.

"A fellow of sorts," Shen Yi casually passed the rain-praying envoy medallion to him.

"Ah?"

Zi Yang took the medallion like a treasured possession and carefully put it away. Now that Sect Master Shen had returned, what originally seemed like an insignificant task had become extremely important. After all, if he wanted to establish the first temporary residence for the beings of Hongze in the Divine Land, he needed some sort of identity.

He then looked over with a strange expression on his face.

A fellow of sorts? He performs Cloud Formation and Rainfall while I deal with rain?

Zi Yang found it very hard to imagine the figure who had decreed the execution of countless demons and cultivators of Northern Hong conducting orderly Cloud Formation and Rainfall for the local populace.

"Don’t worry, just do it for now. With your abilities, brother, it won’t be long before you are spotted by others."

When there were outsiders present, Zi Yang would address him as ’older brother.’ However, his tone made it clear that even he didn’t quite believe what he was saying.

Such menial tasks, just like the Earth Spirit, might be suitable for getting by, but to climb up... Which powerful being would pay attention to a mere water-carrier?

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Shen Yi did not mean to explain further, not because he distrusted Zi Yang, but rather because he did not wish to involve him in this matter.

He was no fool.

The Earth Spirit had already made himself very clear.

Outside of the eight bureaus, the Demon Slayer Bureau was an existence that needed to conceal its identity; how clean could their work truly be?

This was entirely different from the Daqian Demon Suppression Bureau he had once known.

On further reflection, as the Human Emperor, what kind of deed could not bear the light of day?

The answer was painfully obvious.

The Human Emperor had forged a blade called the Demon Slayer Bureau. Normally, it would slash at evil forces, but when necessary, it might also turn towards the disciples of the three sects.

Hiding this blade meant not wanting to make a big fuss and avoid upsetting the Immortal Court.

Anyone with clean hands and a sound mind would probably not want to join such a force.

Unfortunately, Shen Yi was different. He truly lacked time and did not have much luxury to pick and choose.

Having already taken the life of an actual Immortal Official, would he hesitate to lay hands on disciples of the three sects? All that mattered was sufficient reward.

With that in mind, Shen Yi composed himself and headed towards Jianyang Prefecture.

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Jianyang Prefecture, an inn.

Shen Yi sat on the bed. Since he began practicing Shenyue Zhenqingtian, it had been a long time since he found himself in such an environment to ruminate.

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