I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 725 - 414: Incense Fire Spirit Pill! Demon Suppression Commander!

Chapter 725: Chapter 414: Incense Fire Spirit Pill! Demon Suppression Commander!

In Holy Dew City, there is no strict division between the Inner City and Outer City.

At the center of the city lies the Temple of the Demon Suppressing True Master.

The entire city was expanded outward, with the temple as its focal point.

The closer one gets to the center, the safer and more prosperous it becomes.

Though the Demon Suppressing True Master has passed away, and the temple’s influence is sustained by incense worship, its range of power can no longer grow.

Thus, Holy Dew City has become fixed in size, unable to expand further.

At a local tavern in the city, Lin Yan arrived and paused at the entrance.

His attire exuded refinement and a commanding presence.

Even the horse he rode bore a token from Southern King City, clearly marking it as a military steed.

"Find me a spot with a good view and prepare a table with the finest food and wine," Lin Yan said as he looked at the tavern’s signboard.

Suddenly, he reached into his robes, threw out a silver coin, and said, "Bring me your best wine and the meat dish your sign boasts of..."

The silver was taken from Thousand Households Peng.

"Rest assured, sir! The wine in our tavern is the most famous in all Holy Dew City—Monkey Wine directly sourced from Diancang Sacred Land!" the servant joyfully exclaimed as he accepted the silver tael.

He glanced at the Cloud Stepping Colt and whispered, "Sir, what feed do you normally give this horse?"

Lin Yan appeared calm, looked at the Cloud Stepping Colt, and sent a wisp of mana through to its ear.

"I can use a technique to disguise and alter your appearance, leaving a fake body here in your place," Lin Yan whispered.

"No need to trouble yourself. I’ll stay here and eat some high-quality fodder... After all, I’ve never been fond of Human Clan food or drinks," the horse replied casually.

The Cloud Stepping Colt added, "I happened to notice a caravan from the north by the back entrance. They seemed to be transporting Monkey Wine. The caravan leader’s mount bore a token bestowed by the Demon Suppression Department..."

A token from the Demon Suppression Department signified official registration there.

Horses of this sort were often small demons that had awakened spiritual wisdom.

Having this token granted them recognized status, allowing free passage across Human Clan territories without being mistakenly killed as unidentified demons by human experts.

However, registered demons were required to visit the local Demon Suppression Department periodically to renew their tokens.

The Demon Suppression Department had unique methods to deduce from old tokens whether a demon had consumed human flesh.

If they had, they would be immediately executed!

If a token was not renewed within the required timeframe, it became invalid, marking the demon as malevolent evil to be hunted.

"That one’s a small demon with low spiritual wisdom, probably comparable to a six- or seven-year-old Human Clan child. A bit of coaxing should suffice to get some news about the northern territories," the Cloud Stepping Colt suggested, its gaze carrying a hint of pride.

After all, it was bred in Southern King City, standing out among thousands of military steeds to become Prince Zhen Nan’s personal mount.

Its spiritual wisdom was high, and its knowledge broad—far exceeding that of ordinary small demons.

Moreover, as a royal mount, it had been thoroughly cultivated. In terms of cultivation, it was already on par with the Qi Refining Realm of the Human Clan.

"Fair enough," Lin Yan said, nodding. "Once we leave Holy Dew City, we’ll be heading north. Since that demon horse came from the north, we may as well gather some intel."

The Cloud Stepping Colt neighed in agreement, a gleam of joy flashing in its eyes.

Lin Yan waved his hand, signaling to the Little White Ape as they ascended the building.

"Master, that horse is lying—it didn’t tell the truth," the Little White Ape whispered. "It’s not trying to gather information; it was eyeing the demon mare because she’s a female!"

"..." Lin Yan naturally saw through it and replied indifferently, "See it, but don’t say it."

"But it’s outrageous! It’s supposed to be under Prince Zhen Nan’s command, accompanying us north. Yet it’s trying to fool around while on military duty!" fumed the Little White Ape. "And it’s not even paying for it—that’s freeloading! It should be punished more severely!"

"Enough. The prince’s horse is only lent to us temporarily. No need to control it too much," Lin Yan replied calmly.

"But if I found a pretty female ape..." The Little White Ape’s eyes sparkled with mischief.

"I’ll break your legs!" Lin Yan gave it a cold glance. "Before your Ancestor Blood Saint ascension, don’t even think about losing your vital essence!"

——

At the top floor of the building.

Lin Yan opened a window, gazing out at the bustling cityscape below. He couldn’t help but sigh, "The city may not be large, but it’s far more prosperous than High Willow City."

After a moment of reflection, he shut the window and slowly sat down.

Pouring himself a cup of wine, he drank it in one go.

"This wine is excellent—it invigorates Qi-Blood. For Martial Artists below the Refining Essence Realm, it’s practically a Treasure Medicine," Lin Yan remarked.

"You truly know your stuff, sir," said the servant standing nearby. "Legend has it that mountain monkeys with awakened spiritual wisdom instinctively search for various beneficial materials to brew Monkey Wine, which helps enhance their bloodlines!"

"Occasionally, humans acquire Monkey Wine, experiencing a surge in Qi-Blood and improvements in their Martial Arts cultivation."

"Thus, Monkey Wine is regarded as a unique type of ’Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure.’"

"In Diancang Sacred Land, they’re said to have specifically enlightened groups of mountain monkeys, sending them into the mountains to gather ingredients and brew Monkey Wine."

"This Monkey Wine is then sold across the Holy Alliance through various trade caravans."

"It’s even said that Monkey Wine constitutes one of the most vital financial resources within Diancang Sacred Land."

As he listened, Lin Yan couldn’t help but marvel inwardly, thinking, "The Holy Alliance is vast, with diverse and mystical approaches. Diancang Sacred Land alone thrives on a single type of Monkey Wine as a crucial revenue source! Indeed, every sector flourishes here, and the civilization is prosperous—utterly incomparable to South Mountain Sacred Land..."

Contemplating this, he picked up a piece of meat, chewing it slowly and deliberately.

Having already tasted numerous famed Holy Alliance dishes back in Southern King City, he found that each city had its own unique local cuisine, reflective of its distinct region and culture.