Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 990 - 644: Others May Read This Sutra

Chapter 990: Chapter 644: Others May Read This Sutra

"..."

Ye Lan had never expected to receive such a crisp and decisive response.

In fact, last time she had not entirely trusted this young man, her main reason was that she felt he had just joined the Demon Slayer Bureau and was still somewhat green, likely to be the type to fumble and hesitate.

In short, more obedient.

And this trip to the White Cloud Cave was a joint operation by the three offices of the Demon Slayer Bureau.

Ye Lan knew the nature of Demon Slayers quite well; they were likely to treat Shen Yi as a token figure, rather than respecting him for his status as a Demon Slayer Officer.

This was a good thing.

She had never intended for Shen Yi to do well as a Demon Slayer Officer; how could a young cultivator have such realm strength and judgment? All he needed to do was to honestly keep an eye on Meng Xiuwen for her.

To reign Meng in a bit.

But the current situation had clearly exceeded Ye Lan’s expectations.

If Shen Yi really could stir up such trouble under the noses of the other two Demon Slayer Officers, it was no longer a simple matter of disobedience.

She seemed to have promoted a second Meng Xiuwen, and judging by Shen Yi’s attitude when responding to her just now, this child might be even worse than Meng.

"Sigh."

Ye Lan let out a breath of Pure Qi, slightly turning to rub her temples.

Due to the special nature of the Demon Slayer Bureau, they did not have the concept of dismissal; the Imperial Court could not allow someone who knew about the Demon Slayer Bureau to return to the outside world, let alone join the Three Religions or ascend to be an official in heaven.

But she couldn’t, just because of a momentary lapse in judgment, throw Shen Yi into a great prison or even have him executed; that would be pure madness.

As for having Ye Jing take over the role of Demon Slayer Officer again... she couldn’t control one Meng Xiuwen, let alone two; it was utterly meaningless.

That left only one path.

Fortunately, the young man had only just glimpsed the beginning, unlike Meng Xiuwen who had already become sly; there was still a chance to properly instruct him.

"Since it’s your first offense, I’ll let it pass this time. From now on, unless it’s absolutely necessary, you should investigate and report to the higher authority, and only take action after receiving orders."

Ye Lan’s voice softened a bit, even managing to squeeze out a nearly imperceptible smile: "Understand?"

"Understood," Shen Yi nodded slightly.

"Hm?" Meng Xiuwen paused, turning to look at the two of them. This wasn’t right; when he had gotten into trouble before, Ye Lan’s attitude hadn’t been like this.

"Follow me."

Ye Lan turned and walked towards a remote and quiet area, taking Shen Yi with her. There she turned around: "Sit down."

Saying this, she took out an iron token and traced her fingertip over it, releasing a thick yellow mist.

Twirling the mist between her fingers, Ye Lan looked at Shen Yi: "This is the salary of the Demon Slayer Bureau. Although you were rash on this trip, you ultimately solved a disaster for the Divine Dynasty and may claim a Tribulation Power of Imperial Qi."

"To use this to pass the tribulation of the heart, you must prepare many things in advance to avoid eternal damnation."

"Therefore, this time I will use it to adjust your realm first... Your foundation is too weak."

Ye Lan seemed to see through the Azure Wood within Shen Yi’s body with a glance, naturally frowning, but then thinking of the hardships of a Loose Cultivator, her brows smoothed out again.

To cultivate to True Immortal Perfection with a side method was already quite difficult; how could one demand too much?

In an instant, with a gesture of her five fingers, the Tribulation Power of the Imperial Qi immediately dissipated, transforming into thousands of strands that entered Shen Yi’s body.

Imperial Qi is the transformation of the wish power of all beings.

Ye Lan closed her eyes, concealing the immediate dispersal of the light in her eyes, and soon, she digested the Tribulation Power contained within, while the purest part of the yellow mist had already permeated the withered Azure Wood.

A single Tribulation Power resurrected the Azure Wood back to its lush greenery, sprouting new buds and scattering specks of silver light.

"..."

Shen Yi sat cross-legged, feeling the surge of robust Spiritual Energy within the Azure Wood once again.

For a Seventh Grade Realm, six tribulations were already Perfection; the extra tribulation of Imperial Qi did not break through the realm but filled in the previous flaws.

At that moment, relying solely on True Immortal Power, he finally matched the power of the White Rhinoceros Seal.

"Work hard, no need to rush, you can obtain things that even Three Religions Disciples would envy."

Ye Lan withdrew her hand; even without making a mistake at the White Cloud Cave, it would be impossible to get as much Imperial Qi from one tribulation, and the difference was vast; this was her personal gift.

Last time she hadn’t thought it through clearly; to make someone obedient, you have to give them benefits first.

"Thank you."

Shen Yi thoroughly felt the change and slightly lifted his eyes.

To him, one tribulation of Imperial Qi was insignificant, equivalent to a Demon’s Lifespan Years, and with more than a hundred and sixty tribulations in his possession, he didn’t need to digest any Tribulation Power.

But this method of using Imperial Qi to regulate the realm was something Shen Yi currently couldn’t access no matter what.

"Whether as a True Immortal or going further to become a Heavenly Immortal, it’s all about preparing to pluck the Dao Fruit."

Perhaps having expended some mental energy just now, Ye Lan also casually sat down; whether in attire or demeanor, she exuded a spirited and resolute air, but only when sitting did she reveal a touch of tenderness with her palms cradling her knees.

"True Immortal Six Tribulations, if you don’t pursue too powerful a Dao Fruit, then for a Heavenly Immortal there are only three tribulations to face, and you have already completed more than half."

"But even the most common Dao Fruit, the kind at the very end, would require tens of tribulations, millions of years to pass the physical tribulation; think about how many times you’ll have to reincarnate, how many lifespan-extending items you’ll need to seek."