I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 319 - 225: This Old Man Wishes to Enter the Refining God Realm!

Chapter 319: Chapter 225: This Old Man Wishes to Enter the Refining God Realm!

The brother-in-law’s family is spending the night at Linjiang Square, staying over at Lin Lei’s house.

As for Lin Yan, he plans to return to Linjiang Station.

The two brothers both stepped out of the courtyard.

"Today, in front of your brother-in-law, you seemed a bit too showy; we’re all family after all. Weren’t you a little too flamboyant?" Lin Lei suddenly asked.

"Although the Yu Family isn’t a great clan, they are still a family from the inner city," Lin Yan said with a smile. "Even though my sister is married and cherished by her husband, it is inevitable that she is looked down upon. She always thinks of us brothers and occasionally brings things over. With the two of us as her poor brothers, it’s inevitable that people talk behind our backs."

"So that’s why you did it?" Lin Lei nodded thoughtfully. "The Liu Family’s old ancestor, a figure akin to an Immortal God in the eyes of the people in the city, was killed by Master Wu Chang..."

"Previously, Wu Chang, as the Inspection Envoy, was already hailed as the pride of Qifeng Prefecture. Now, having slain a figure like the Liu Family’s old ancestor, he has become an existence akin to an Immortal God in the eyes of everyone in High Willow City."

"And with you working by Master Wu Chang’s side, just that identity alone places you out of reach."

Just like Liu Venerate, who is the Guardian God of the entire High Willow City, the temple priests of Liu Zun Temple hold a position of great power and command the respect of the masses.

The name of Wu Chang, although not comparable to Liu Venerate, is still beyond reach in the eyes of the city’s common folk, like someone from the clouds.

Therefore, anyone who could cling to the name of Wu Chang naturally becomes an important person in the eyes of ordinary folks.

"Big brother is highly valued by Mr. Lu and is regarded as a true disciple, a name known abroad."

Lin Yan said with a smile, "But the Yu Family isn’t qualified enough to know who Mr. Lu’s disciples are! Our brother-in-law may not carry much weight in the Yu Family; I’m afraid he doesn’t even recognize Mr. Lu..."

Saying this, Lin Yan spread his hands and said, "So, I used the reputation of Wu Chang, the Inspection Envoy, to bolster our family’s name. In the future, with the support of a stalwart maiden family, she’ll be given more consideration."

Pausing for a moment, he said, "Spreading these elixirs through brother-in-law is also to trace the vines to their roots, to shake up the City Guard Mansion of the inner city, suppress the prevailing attitudes, and facilitate the expansion of the city!"

"Shaking up the inner city’s City Guard Mansion, how could that be something you, a mere junior officer, could do?" Lin Lei gave him a strange look.

"Uh..." Lin Yan coughed and said, "After all, I’ve been by Master Wu Chang’s side for a long time."

"Well, it’s the business of the Observatory anyway, so it’s not good to pry." Lin Lei said as much.

"So just now, second brother, you noticed something off, but didn’t dare to speak more, is that it?" Lin Yan said with a smile.

"How did you know I noticed?" Lin Lei frowned.

"Second brother was always astute when reading, and you liked to read storybooks and novels, especially enjoying the schemes and plots within them," Lin Yan spread his hands and said. "So you saw through my little schemes right away."

"Alright, let’s leave it at that since you’ve seen through it without pointing it out. The brother-in-law’s family is staying at our place tonight; you go sleep at Linjiang Station."

Lin Lei waved him off, intending to send him away.

But he saw Lin Yan happily taking something out.

"What’s this?" Lin Lei asked in surprise.

"It’s a Soul-binding Envoy’s edict, the key to your practice of the exorcism in the future," Lin Yan replied.

"Oh?" Lin Lei was taken aback for a moment.

"There are also these two items, shackles and a prison whip."

Lin Yan reached into his bosom, took them out, and said, "In addition, there’s a Soul-binding Treasure Manual, which contains the Magic Method to operate these three treasures, at Mr. Lu’s place. You were supposed to have received all of it tonight!"

"However, Mr. Lu said that the Soul-binding Treasure Manual is a method of ghost soldiers and without modification, using it would shorten the lifespan of the living."

"Fortunately, his learnedness is profound; he had already anticipated this and copied many related scriptures from the Wutong Temple in Qifeng Prefecture."

"Mr. Lu said that humans have living souls. To improve this method, it’s only necessary to discard the influence of the yin energy. Truth be told, it’s not too difficult, and it will be ready in a few days."

"But these three treasures are a test for you; it’s to see if your upright spirit can overcome the influence of these sinister items."

Lin Yan suddenly remembered something, leaned forward, and chuckled, "By the way, to avoid affecting my sister-in-law, you should take these three treasures and set up a bedroll on the ground."

"You rascal, now you’re teasing your big brother!"

Lin Lei snorted, then carefully stored the items, and said, "Given how you’ve revealed your identity tonight, our brother-in-law, who has always been proud of his origins, is probably tossing and turning, unable to sleep... I shall join him for a couple more drinks and have some late-night snacks."

"Go on, as long as he’s not asleep, these three treasures won’t affect anyone," Lin Yan nodded and said. "Whether the brother-in-law is arrogant or not, I don’t care, but today, sister knows that both her brothers have become successful. That will comfort her mind from now on."

"That’s also true."

Lin Lei quietly watched his retreating figure, then looked at the three treasures in his hand, and sighed to himself, "It’s just a slight opening of my palm today, and the bits of gold dust that leaked through nearly blinded everyone... You rascal, you’re more than just successful..."

Once Lin Yan had left the alley, he glanced into the distance.

There was a junior officer from the Outer South Bureau, keeping a watchful eye on the second brother’s house.

Outwardly, this matter had nothing to do with Lin Yan the junior officer, and even less with Wu Chang, the Inspection Envoy.

It was the Outer South Bureau following the orders of a Commander, to protect Mr. Lu’s disciple, warding off the City Guard Mansion and the gaze of various other powers.

Originally, Lin Yan was not very pleased with this.

But considering that lately, as Wu Chang, leading Linjiang Station, he had offended various forces.

If they became desperate, unable to target Wu Chang directly, they might go after the junior officers around Wu Chang.

Fearing trouble for his family, he tacitly allowed this, letting the Observatory protect Mr. Lu’s disciple.

Of course, two small banners can’t provide any protection. They are only there to raise the alarm with smoke signals should there be any commotion.

——

The next day, in the morning, at Mr. Lu’s residence.

Xu Qing, who served as the Document Chief, beside the General Flag Envoy, delivered a letter to Mr. Lu.

He also mentioned another matter, "Last night, Lin Yan’s small banner returned home, and the one guarding your disciple has also been withdrawn."

"It was unexpected that he did not stay at home last night and temporarily sent another two small banners there."

"However, today, the Yu couple has returned to the inner city, but they left their son with Lin Lei, saying it was for the two children to have companions."

"It’s unclear whether they learned of Lin Lei’s identity as your disciple or Lin Yan’s identity as a small banner of the Linjiang Station during last night’s family banquet."

Xu Qing spoke thusly.

Mr. Lu waved his hand.

Xu Qing then respectfully excused himself and withdrew.

Lv Tang moved closer, smiling, "This kid, could it be that he now feels no one in High Willow City can control him, and he’s willing to disclose his Wu Chang identity to his family?"

"He seems reckless, but he’s actually very shrewd."

Mr. Lu spoke indifferently, "Hiding his Wu Chang identity for one more day will keep his elder brother’s family safe for another day. At most, he could flaunt his status as a small banner from Linjiang Station to bolster his presence."

Lv Tang chuckled and said, "If it gets out that this pride of Qifeng Prefecture who has recently slain the old ancestor of the Liu Family, shocking all directions and stirring up a storm, is actually holding a small banner’s title at home and trying to put on a show in front of a minor household like the Yu family, wouldn’t that be absurd?"

"Absurd? No... This means he holds the Yu family and thus his sister in high regard, and even more, he values his own family’s reputation!"

Mr. Lu spoke, his tone carrying a trace of emotion as he stroked his beard, "Do you know what I like most about him?"

Lv Tang thought for a moment, "His extraordinary talent, decisiveness in killing, and his concern for the Human Clan."

"You got the last part right."

Mr. Lu said slowly, "His concern for the Human Clan!"

He looked at Lv Tang and continued, "Back in the day, those who caught my eye, which one of them wasn’t concerned for the Human Clan? Even those two, who are now regarded as elders and called ’Master’ by the Tribulation Burning Sect Leader, aren’t they also concerned with the Human Clan?"

"What do you mean, sir?"

"Before he went to the ruins, I had you pass on a message to him, which I told him."

"His family?"

"That’s right."

Mr. Lu explained, "He’s too outstanding and will sooner or later become a target, susceptible to becoming part of the Tribulation Ash. But if his heart has a place to anchor, he’ll be able to stand against it!"

Speaking of this, Mr. Lu expressed his emotions, "There’s another point, unrelated to Tribulation Ash, but about himself."

"Please enlighten me, Mr. Lu," Lv Tang said solemnly.

"You’ve reached the Qi Refining Realm, and your ambitions soar high. If one day you achieve Refining God, won’t you float up to the heavens?" Mr. Lu suddenly hummed and added, "To me, it seems your arrogance has only been tempered by Lin Yan, which is why you appear humble in front of him, but haven’t been fully smoothed out by the world! I’ll have to curse you again later!"

"..." Lv Tang paused, then muttered sullenly, "Why are you dressing me down again?"

"The patriarchs of the six great families of High Willow City, though they have not reached the Refining God Realm, are viewed as god-like figures."

Mr. Lu elaborated, "Admired by thousands, placed on a pedestal, regardless of their status or position, they are elevated above the clouds, and they themselves feel they are above the common people."

Having said that, Mr. Lu slowly added, "No matter what, they are bound to lose control eventually."

"It’s questionable how many of the higher-ups in the Holy Land still consider themselves part of the Human Clan."

"The higher the cultivation, the fainter the humanity, the stronger the divine nature."

"One day, they will regard the suffering of the world as trivial and turn a blind eye to the struggles and survival of the Human Clan."

"Such existences, rather than being powerhouses of the Human Clan, might as well be considered gods of the human world."

"This is what I fear."

With a smile, Mr. Lu said, "But he’s different. Even with his cultivation so high and his status elevated to the clouds, he can still return home to wash his nephew’s clothes, a clear sign that his original intentions remain unchanged!"

After a pause, Mr. Lu stroked his beard and continued, "Such a person is worth severing my own prospects to pave the way for him!"

He slowly rose to his feet and proclaimed, "The Li Shen Sect has fallen, and he was originally the one chosen to capture ’Duke Murky Spirit’!"

"Now, it follows logically that this task has returned to our hands."

"In three days, have Lin Yan set out, along with his elder brother, to capture that ’Duke Murky Spirit’!"

As Mr. Lu stated this.

Lv Tang frowned and asked, "Why in three days?"

Mr. Lu gently stroked his beard and answered, "There will be successors. I have made up my mind. Today, I enter seclusion; after three days, either I will have perished, and you’ll collect my corpse, or..."

He looked at Lv Tang and declared, "I will have succeeded in Refining God and returned to Qifeng Prefecture City!"

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