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Chapter 69 The Mystery of the Demon-Subduing Diagram
"very good."

"I will report your merits impartially."

After confirming that He Tian had died at the hands of Wu Ming, Zhou Huai'an also smiled.

The three patrol teams of the Night Patrol Bureau surrounded and attacked He Tian, ​​the Black Cloud Bandit, in the dead of night. Letting He Tian escape and killing him on the spot are two completely different things. At least the merit of this night is indispensable. Moreover, Wu Ming is someone he has taken a liking to and recruited into the Cautious Punishment Bureau. He Tian dying at the hands of Wu Ming will also bring him honor.

"Thank you, sir. These are all my duties, and I do not seek any credit."

Wu Ming bowed to Zhou Huai'an.

These were his true feelings. He really didn't care about the credit. Some people want to become famous at a young age and be full of vigor, but he knew very well that sometimes being famous was not a good thing. It would attract a lot of unnecessary attention. Besides, he had already benefited a lot from He Tian.

Zhou Huai'an nodded slightly after hearing this. In his opinion, it was a good thing that a young martial artist like Wu Ming did not covet fame and fortune. He should focus on martial arts. However, he would not leave Wu Ming out of the credit for killing He Tian. After all, merit was an important resource in the Cautious Punishment Division. For Wu Ming, whose realm was still in the second stage of blood condensation, a merit could be exchanged for a lot of good things.

"Oh, sir, I have something else to report..."

Wu Ming then decided to report the matter of the cellar as well.

Although the Black Wolf Gang colluded with He Tian and was wiped out by the Censorate overnight, which was in accordance with the law, adding another charge of wantonly arresting innocent people and selling them into slavery would make the common people applaud even more when it was made public.

"Alright, quickly bring everyone up and count them one by one."

"Continue the search at the Black Wolf Gang's base to see if there are any omissions."

After hearing Wu Ming's report, Zhou Huai'an was not surprised. After all, the slave trade was a gray business, and it was inevitable that some slaves had unknown origins.

The numerous patrol officers and officials present quickly sprang into action, some searching the area, others following Zhou Huai'an and the others to the courtyard behind the Black Wolf Gang's headquarters to rescue the group of people imprisoned in the cellar.

in this way,

Working tirelessly until dawn, the three patrol teams finally managed to take stock of the Black Wolf Gang's hideout.

After taking stock, it was discovered that a few members of the Black Wolf Gang had managed to escape during the chaos of the previous night. However, these were minor incidents and not important. After being compiled into a file and reported, the follow-up matters were handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department.

The Night Patrol Division's duty is only to patrol the night and maintain order at night. The actual task of apprehending notorious bandits is handled by the Arrest Division. However, the incident happened suddenly yesterday, so the Night Patrol Division took over the case.

……

Time flies.

Several days passed.

Inside the Shenxing Division, in a quiet training room.

Wu Ming sat cross-legged, with the Crimson Python Spear lying horizontally beside him, and a pebble the size of a fingertip placed directly in front of him. He stared intently at the pebble, as if trying to grasp it with his mind.

At this moment, Wu Ming's soul was circulating a technique completely different from the "Lin" technique. It was the "Bing" technique that he had recently acquired. He used his soul to circulate the Bing technique and extended a wisp of his soul thought, trying to use it to grab the pebble in front of him. However, no matter how much soul power he exerted, he was unable to pick up the pebble.

It's like trying to catch the moon's reflection in a well; you can't get it no matter what you try. "As expected, it won't work."

After several attempts, Wu Ming finally let out a breath and slowly withdrew his soul.

Ever since the Black Emperor's Demon Subduing Diagram evolved into the 'Soldier' ​​technique, he has been studying and cultivating it for the past few days. However, compared to the 'Approach' technique, which he has already mastered to the point where thoughts arise from the heart and one can arrive instantly, the 'Soldier' ​​technique is extremely difficult to cultivate.

Just like right now, although he was activating the "Soldier's Technique," it was actually incredibly heavy, like an ordinary person carrying a heavy boulder, even the operation of his thoughts was affected and became sluggish.

In this state, although he managed to extend a wisp of his soul, he was unable to grasp any physical matter at all.

Wu Ming dispersed the "Soldier" incantation, reached out and took the stone in his palm. At this moment, he no longer used the incantation, but only used pure soul sense to probe it, but he still could not shake the stone, or even move it an inch.

"The day before yesterday, I devoured that Xuan Yin Jade Marrow. Not only did I obtain the Soldier Technique, but my soul also benefited. It is now close to the limit of the second level of primordial spirit, but it still cannot shake pure matter. It seems that without undergoing the transformation of the 'third level of refinement,' no matter how strong my soul power is, I will not be able to absorb matter."

A thoughtful look flashed in Wu Ming's eyes.

After obtaining the strange jade stone from He Tian and having it devoured by the Black Emperor's Demon-Subduing Diagram, he searched for information about it in the Department of Cautious Punishment. He quickly found a corresponding description in the "Compendium of Strange Stones of Heaven and Earth," which was called Xuan Yin Jade Marrow. It was born in extremely Yin places and was often hidden deep underground. Occasionally, with the turbulence of the earth, it would rise to the shallow layer and be obtained by people.

This rare stone is extremely valuable. It is an extremely yin and cold substance that can be used to forge weapons of the yin and cold lineage. In addition, due to the pure yin energy it contains, it can also be used as a material for soul cultivators to temper magical artifacts.

Upon learning that this item was worth no less than ten thousand gold pieces, Wu Ming was somewhat heartbroken. After all, if it were gold or silver, it would be enough for him to eat his fill of medicinal meals every day, and he could probably accumulate enough blood energy within a year to break through the third stage of blood coagulation in martial arts.

of course,

These are just thoughts. In reality, if he were to possess such a precious and rare item, it would most likely be a hot potato, impossible to deal with. Moreover, the Black Emperor's Demon Subduing Diagram, having swallowed this Xuan Yin Jade Marrow, did not treat him unfairly. The 'Soldier' ​​secret technique it evolved for him is a supreme secret technique, just like the 'Approach' technique, far surpassing the mediocre weapon control method in the True Explanation of Daoist Laws.

Although he is not yet able to fully utilize the effects of this secret technique, he will eventually reach the realm of the Third Refinement of the Primordial Spirit. At that time, he will be able to unleash the supreme power of this secret technique.

"Hmm...right, although my soul has not been refined three times and I cannot grasp matter to control it with the Soldier's Technique, the Black Emperor Subduing Demon Diagram is fused deep within my soul. Can I try to control this diagram with the Soldier's Technique?"

Wu Ming suddenly had an idea.

After stroking his chin and pondering for a moment, he immediately tried to put it into action.

He had never been able to make the Black Emperor Subduing Demon Diagram in his mind react, whether he touched it with his soul or used the Lin character technique. He had never been able to figure out its mysteries. With the domineering power of the Bing character technique, he could forcibly control it regardless of whether it was a magic weapon or not. Not to mention that the Black Emperor Subduing Demon Diagram was essentially a magic weapon.

Moreover, there is a reason why the Black Emperor Subduing Demon Diagram evolved into the Soldier Technique. This Soldier Technique may itself be the secret method to control the Black Emperor Subduing Demon Diagram... Although it is probably impossible for him to truly master this diagram with his current cultivation level, he still needs to study it.

Immediately,

Wu Ming activated the Qibing Word Technique once more, while simultaneously sinking his mind into the depths of his soul. Before his eyes appeared the magnificent and all-encompassing divine and demonic diagram. Then, he tentatively separated a wisp of his soul and touched the edge of the diagram.

Wu Ming had done this many times before, but since he had never practiced the "Soldier's Technique" before, he had no reaction no matter how he touched it.

But this time it was different.

As he activated the "Soldier" technique, with it at its core, his outstretched soul was no longer blocked by the Black Emperor's Demon Subduing Diagram. Instead, it silently disappeared into the diagram!
(End of this chapter)