I just passed the imperial examination, what the heck is this "Celestial Official System"?

"This is... the Art of Metal??"

Feng Lei's eyes widened.

The Sharp Metal Technique is a basic, introductory spell, yet in Song Li's hands it proved incredibly sharp and unstoppable.

It has a certain magical quality to it.

Feng Lei is no stranger to knowledge, but such powerful metal-based techniques are truly rare.

Song Li used the Divine Rainbow Flying Sword to entangle with the wolf demon, occasionally launching surprise attacks with the Flying Leaf Technique.

The wolf demon has awakened its intelligence.

They instinctively sensed danger.

Generally speaking, among the ninth-rank demonic beasts, those of the same rank are stronger than human cultivators in terms of combat power.

But Song Li was extremely fierce and kept the wolf demon under his thumb.

Awoo!

A loud howl.

Before his voice could even fully register, Song Li threw a longsword, gleaming with golden light, from his hand. The magic sword, accompanied by the Flying Leaf Technique, launched a fierce attack on the wolf demon's lower back.

Experienced hunters know that wolves are said to have heads of bronze, bones of iron, and waists of tofu.

Even if one becomes a demon, as long as one has not cultivated to the point of human form, the weakness will still exist.

After Song Li's combat experience improved.

I understand a principle.

That means relentlessly attacking the cripple with his bad leg.

The same applies to dealing with wolf demons; focus on attacking the defensive midfield.

For a time, they were fighting the wolf demon and were forced to retreat in defeat.

The scene left the farmhouse guards speechless.

Just now, Feng Lei, who was at the sixth level of Qi Gathering, was in grave danger because of the wolf demon. Compared to Feng Lei, Song Li was incredibly fierce.

Half an incense stick has passed.

"He's actually improving?"

As Feng Lei watched Song Li become more and more skilled in the battle against the wolf demon, his pupils contracted slightly.

Although Song Li's performance was largely due to his exhaustion of most of the wolf demon's ferocity and strength, essentially making it a one-against-two situation, Song Li benefited from the advantage.

However, it is still undeniable that the fact that a newly acquired agricultural repair skill can be so powerful is astonishing.

"It's a real shame this kid isn't a martial arts practitioner."

Well known.

Combat skills can only be improved most quickly in battle.

Although this wasn't Song Li's first time facing an enemy, it was always through sneak attacks; he had actually had very few direct confrontations.

I can't say I have no combat experience, but I don't have much either.

In the battle against the wolf demon, some previously unnoticed loopholes were gradually patched up.

Although his cultivation level did not increase, his ability to fight and kill others improved significantly.

Song Li deliberately intended to use the wolf demon as practice.

He had already figured out the wolf demon's background; it was roughly equivalent to a martial artist at the fifth level of Qi Gathering.

"That's about it."

He took a deep breath, and a surge of powerful spiritual energy flowed through him, manifesting as the Flying Leaf Technique.

Whoosh!

The first whooshing sound had just been heard.

But what followed shocked everyone.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Immediately following were three more whooshing sounds.

Even though they were only three zhang apart, the air was chilling!

Four flying leaves shot towards different locations, aiming directly at the wolf demon's vital points, completely blocking its escape route.

The wolf demon had nowhere to hide.

The flying leaf tore open a huge gash in his lower back, so deep that the bone was visible.

This attack nearly killed the wolf demon.

Most of his fierce aura dissipated.

Seeing the wolf demon trying to escape, Feng Lei immediately roared, "Beast, don't run!"

He immediately led a group of white-clad soldiers to surround and kill them.

Song Li swiftly leaped forward, appearing directly in front of the wolf demon. He brandished a magic sword imbued with the Sharp Metal Technique and slashed at the wolf demon's neck.

thump!

The wolf's head fell to the ground.

They saw the wolf demon being killed.

Cheers erupted from the woods.

At this time-

A familiar voice rang out: "Not bad."

Song Li turned his head to look.

Then he saw Chief Zheng and a group of agricultural officials appear not far away, looking at him with a face full of satisfaction.

It suddenly became clear why the support for the farmhouses had been delayed.

It turns out that Master Zheng had been secretly observing the battle all along.

"Master Zheng!"

Song Li, Feng Lei, and several servants bowed.

Manager Zheng's gaze first fell on Song Li. He had taught Song Li the Flying Leaf Technique, so he could naturally tell that the boy had already mastered it to a certain extent.

How long has it been?

It's only been three months.

Master Zheng thought back to his own experience of cultivating the Flying Leaf Technique, which took him three whole years to reach the minor success rate!

In contrast.

It truly made him feel ashamed.

Of course, Manager Zheng wouldn't expose his own shortcomings, nor did he want Song Li to become arrogant and complacent because of it.

"The Flying Leaf Technique requires mastering ten leaves to be considered a beginner. As for perfection... it's like using your fingers as an extension of your arm, no different from sword control. You still have some skill to learn and need to practice diligently."

"Yes, Manager Zheng."

Song Li looked like he had learned something.

That's all.

Then, Manager Zheng looked at the lifeless wolf demon and said, "This beast's bones and muscles are good materials for refining weapons. We should be able to exchange them for a magical armor at the workshop."

Upon hearing about the magical artifacts and armor, many people immediately became envious.

As a magical artifact that can be used to save one's life, its value is much higher than that of a magic sword.

"Monsters are indeed treasures from head to toe!"

Song Li's eyes lit up as well.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, there has always been an unwritten rule for slaying demons: whoever kills a demon owns its corpse.

He killed the wolf demon all by himself.

There was also Zheng, the steward, as a witness.

Naturally, no one dared to covet it.

At most, it's just envy.

After a moment's hesitation, Song Li said, "Steward Zheng, may I sell this wolf demon to you, sir?"

Zheng, the steward, was speechless:

"You're quite clever, kid."

Although Song Li possessed a treasure, his identity as a peasant guard was useful in the farmhouse but not in the workshop.

The wolf demon is full of treasures, but he will definitely have to suffer some losses in the end to obtain magical artifacts and armor.

But it would be different if you sold it to him.

At least I don't have to worry about being ripped off by the workshop.

"Alright, then I'll take this wolf demon. As for magical artifacts, I do have a few pieces of armor that I used back then, but I don't need them now. You can choose one yourself."

Manager Zheng agreed.

For him, exchanging an unusable magical artifact for some refining materials was naturally a profitable trade.

He promised Song Li a bright future.

But they're not father and son, so of course he wouldn't lose money to help them.

Even your own child is not an option.

He had seen too many scions of powerful families who were overprotected and had smooth sailing, but in the end their potential was locked up, making it impossible for them to exceed the family's resources, and even maintaining their position was difficult.

Song Li bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Master Zheng."

He knew Zheng's temperament well.

They would never stoop to the level of a mere peasant official.

Manager Zheng might make a profit, but he definitely won't lose out!

A win-win deal.

He also knew that although Master Zheng thought highly of him and was willing to cultivate him, blindly exploiting him would only turn gratitude into enmity. Only when both sides benefited could the relationship last.

Zheng, the steward, ordered his men to carry away the wolf demon's corpse.

He squinted and looked out at the mountains and forests.

The monster descended the mountain.

This is not a good sign.

If they storm into farmhouses, the agricultural sanitation department can still suppress them, but what if they storm into ordinary people's fields?

It will surely be a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

Farmhouses should not only be used for growing grain, but also for protecting it.

This food is not only spiritual food, but also ordinary food.

If farmland in a town is destroyed, the farmers' houses will also bear responsibility.

Although he had a way to avoid punishment, it was not what he wanted.

"Rest for three days, then come with me on patrol."