Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 978 - 639: Bringing Family Along

Chapter 978: Chapter 639: Bringing Family Along

Seeing the woman leave,

Shen Yi casually tossed the badge to Meng Xiuwen.

One must be self-aware; although possessing this badge might bring more convenience to oneself, a Demon Slayer Officer was an existence in charge of an entire prefecture. Handing it over to someone new and clueless about everything would undoubtedly lead to significant problems; anyone using their brain could figure that out.

"Eh! No."

Meng Xiuwen waved his sleeve and sent the badge back, "Do you think this is child’s play? Don’t be fooled by that woman’s youthful appearance and seemingly casual demeanor; she is a General who holds a titled position within the Demon Slayer Bureau."

When mentioning the title, a clear sourness laced his voice, but he wasn’t joking about such matters, "Rest assured, if she dares to let you temporarily act as Demon Slayer Officer, it’s because she’s sure of my temperament and knows I will do my best to assist."

"I will then be in Officer Shen’s debt for future guidance."

Meng Xiuwen clasped his hands together. It was apparent that he had been quarreling with Ye Lan earlier and, after her departure, he actually cared little for the position of Demon Slayer Officer.

Leaving these words behind, he leisurely strolled back to his room.

"Officer Shen."

Ye Jing also gently nodded towards Shen Yi and then took out a Storage Bag and passed it over.

"Hm?"

Shen Yi took the Storage Bag and discovered a small, crystal-clear net lying quietly inside.

"Meng Tou knew early on that he wouldn’t be able to muddle through this affair."

Ye Jing explained softly, "In his words... ’Even a Taoist priest has to be punished; how dare I surrender an item?’"

"This is an object belonging to the Qing Mei Ancestor, considered a Nine Tribulations Treasure. It can contain the water of a great river; now that you are the Demon Slayer Officer, keeping it as a means of self-defense isn’t a bad idea."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi did not stand on ceremony and promptly put away the Storage Bag, "Thank my head Meng for me."

The Demon Slayer Bureau often had conflicts with the Three Immortals Sect; just by looking at how he had previously used his Cultivator powers to overpower the Jade Dragon Ancestor and the Bear Demon, one could glimpse how formidable these Three Teachings Skills were.

To compete with the serious disciples of the major Sects required having a handful of Magic Treasures at one’s disposal, or one would suffer a great loss.

However, he had heard something new from Ye Jing.

"Nine Tribulations Treasure..."

It seemed that after leaving Hongze, everything he had encountered was somehow related to that elusive concept of Tribulations.

Could these Magic Treasures also undergo Tribulations?

If that were true, Shen Yi felt a slight shift in his heart; the scope of his Demon Lifespan powers seemed to have expanded.

"In the Three Immortals Sect, treasure refinement is considered a profound practice, and many Immortals supplement their cultivation with it. However, both Meng Tou and I are not particularly adept at it."

Ye Jing now had a certain understanding of this new colleague. On many occasions, he had displayed a surprising level of experience in dealing with problems that made it hard to imagine how such a young Cultivator, one with such advanced cultivation, found the leisure to travel the world.

Yet when it came to some very basic things, Officer Shen seemed completely uninformed.

Only at such times did his claims of coming from a remote place seem slightly more credible.

"My sister... General Yan Lan is more familiar with these matters. Officer Shen, if you’re interested, you could discuss them with her."

"Let’s talk about it another time."

Although Shen Yi was not well-versed in the rules of the divine hierarchy, this woman had come in person to deal with matters related to the Qing Mei Ancestor. Even if they were not on the same level, they were at least not too far apart.

Why would she bother with a mere seventh-grade Cultivator?

In comparison, it seemed more reliable to acquire a few more Town Stones like the Spirit Light Rat Demon.

He was uncertain about the Three Immortals Sect, but at least the Bodhi Sect did not mind admitting these Evil beings into their ranks.

Just then, Shen Yi suddenly felt the badge in his hand tremble. He looked up at the girl in front of him, "Hm?"

"The Earth Spirit is informing us."

Ye Jing slightly furrowed her brow; unless a matter was necessary, Min Zhiyan seldom contacted this group of Demon Slayers.

After all, most of the Demon Slayer Bureau’s affairs were not to be known to the Immortal Court, and although the Land God was concerned for the divine order, he still relied on the Immortal Emolument from heaven.

Creak.

Meng Xiuwen emerged from his room, likewise showing a hint of surprise on his face.

Min Zhiyan was among the most experienced of the Earth Spirits, and thus it was rare for Jianyang Prefecture to have any troubles.

To encounter two problematic matters in just over ten days was an uncommon occurrence.

"Officer Shen, shall we take a look?"

It was clear that despite his verbal disputes with Ye Lan, Meng Xiuwen genuinely took her words to heart.

Having been dismissed, he would not cross any boundaries in his actions.

"As you say."

Shen Yi nodded lightly and turned to leave the inn.

...

Meng Xiuwen raised an eyebrow, then let out a soft laugh, gaining a deeper understanding of the young man.

Despite his inexplicable principles and a pride not readily perceived by others, he was not arrogant and... seemed to share Meng’s own disinterest in such empty titles.

At least so far, Meng Xiuwen had never seen the slightest excitement or thrill on Shen Yi’s face, unlike someone unworldly and young.

With this thought, his frustration finally lessened somewhat.

No matter how unconcerned Meng Xiuwen seemed on the surface, he was devoted to working for Jianyang Prefecture, only to be met with punishment – an emotional burden anyone would struggle with for a long time.

...

Jianyang Prefecture, Land Temple.

Min Zhiyan stood unusually alone at the entrance, without the company of the two old child servants.

Finally, three figures approached.

He habitually walked towards Meng Xiuwen and was about to step forward when he hesitated.