Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

For Su Xin, the next few days were rather dull.

Cangli left Tongzhou to contact the Luo family.

According to the other party, the three of them handled the matter so well this time, successfully ambushing and killing Tao Guan and Yu Qianzhang, two Nascent Soul Realm Immortal Descendants.

Before returning after successfully taking what he wanted, Lin Shu also took his menacing carriage to Tongzhou City and dealt with the remaining juniors.

From the Wang brothers to this group of people, Hengshui left no survivors on this trip.

You should know that they came under the pretext of avenging the prince, but now they have been completely wiped out.

Once this matter gets out, the Dragon King's grandson will surely suffer a severe blow to his reputation.

As a result, Luo Fengming was extremely pleased.

Besides this reason, there is another very important point: the demon king in charge of handling this matter, after excluding the mysterious demon king who has never shown his face, is only three people from beginning to end.

This is a completely different concept from the last time when seven or eight powerful demons joined forces.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this matter is meant to bring honor to the young master of the Luo family. It may seem like there's little difference between having many or few people involved, but the ultimate reward is to bring him into the Luo family. Therefore, both strength and talent are taken into consideration.

Three demon kings fought against two immortal descendants of the same realm.

It still sounds like a victory of numbers, but within the Hengshui lineage, spanning nearly thirty states across the two countries, the number of idle demon kings who can achieve this level can be counted on one hand.

Because if he can do that, he is unlikely to be "idle".

Even if they don't join the Heavenly Demon Palace, they are at least renowned and have formed their own power.

According to Cangli, considering the merits that the Luo family had not yet settled, it was a foregone conclusion that the three of them would be incorporated into the Song family's Devouring Insect Mother Immortal family this time.

If he couldn't achieve this result, he would simply smash his head against the Luo family's door and die.

"call."

Su Xin sat cross-legged, tending to her injuries.

Although she was the first one to be caught, after the actual battle, she was the one who was the least injured.

The civet was pierced by the sword energy, leaving it a bloody mess riddled with holes, its internal organs ruptured, and even the demon infant was injured.

As for Lin Shu...

Anyone who witnessed the intense close-quarters battle between the opponent and the Thousand-Legged Earth Dragon could roughly guess that, even disregarding the injuries, the energy and vitality expended would likely take a long time to recover.

Looking at himself, apart from being whipped at the beginning, he was completely ignored by the two immortal descendants.

This is not simply good luck.

In Tao Guan and Yu Qianzhang's eyes, both Cang Li and Lin Shu were troubles that needed to be dealt with more quickly than themselves.

Cang Li was alright; her opponent was already half a generation older than her and had a much higher cultivation level. However, he was more focused during the fight and preferred to stay in the background.

This time, he changed his previous attitude and his performance was naturally outstanding.

However… Su Xin silently looked towards the dark corner deep inside the cave.

A sense of emotion welled up in his eyes.

When she last came to Da Shun, she was a great contributor praised by all the demons, and even someone like Tao Guan had heard of her deeds.

But this time, compared to a young man, he lost all his brilliance and became a marginal figure.

Normally, anyone would feel disheartened in the face of such a huge disparity.

However, given Lin Shu's incredibly moving performance, Su Xin surprisingly accepted this fact quite easily.

If the gap is small, we can try to catch up, but given the current situation, envy and jealousy are meaningless emotions.

"No wonder even Father had to seriously consider his thoughts."

Su Xin recalled that when her father was at Dragon Ridge, he was filled with murderous intent, but Lin Shu stopped him in place with just one hand.

She felt somewhat wronged and heartbroken at the time.

Back then, she had already reached the Nascent Soul Realm, but that majestic Yuan Yuan Demon King never gave her a single word, always calling her "little girl" and saying "it's none of your business."

Looking back now, there's no reason to feel wronged.

Even though she has grown up a lot, she still seems too naive in front of her father and Lin Shu.

"..."

After a long while, Su Xin smiled silently and sighed softly.

Having just gone through a life-or-death battle, the three of them were clearly much closer now.

Cangli's previous sarcastic remarks seemed insignificant after he shielded Lin Shu from a sword strike.

But this intimacy can only last this long.

She and these two were ultimately not on the same path.

The Heavenly Demon Palace can provide Cang Li with a carefree retirement environment and help Lin Shu intimidate Young Master Qi, who is far away in Yongzhou. However, under the restrictions of those damned palace laws, it is impossible for it to help her protect the demons of Dragon Ridge.

Her future lay not with the Luo family, but with the Liang Kingdom.

The three of us came together, but when we left, I was the only one left. For some reason, I felt a little lonely.

"Tsk."

Lin Shu leaned against the stone wall, seemingly languid, with her arm resting on her knee.

The abundant blood and energy transformed from the evil silver poured into the runes all over his body. Because it was so plentiful, it made his limbs numb and unable to move.

The more vigorous one's Qi and blood, the deeper the constraints of the Daoist talismans created by the Golden Peak Master.

This is the flaw of the Eternal Path of Edict and Binding.

Admittedly, this matter was quite unpleasant, but after being comforted by the little chick, Lin Shu's mindset improved considerably.

He at least changed the main tattoo, thus regaining some autonomy.

With the combined deductions of the Dao Pattern Heart and the Evil Silver, no one can predict what will happen next.

Putting aside everything else, the 1.38 million taels of silver offered by the two immortal descendants, plus the 280,000 taels brought back by the few Hengshui juniors they harvested in Tongzhou City on their way back.

This total income of over 1.6 million is always real.

Once the energy is depleted, one can at least advance the Body Tempering Technique to the minor completion stage, or even higher.

Since the Nascent Soul Technique no longer has different grades, Lin Shu also understood the changes. Proficiency no longer only represents the control over the immortal technique, but is reflected in the specific cultivation level.

The difference between beginner and intermediate stage is like heaven and earth.

According to Su Xin, the Demon King Yuan Yuan should only be at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

When Lin Shu recalled that when she was in Dragon Ridge, after she used runes to cross the threshold of body tempering cultivation, she still sensed that terrifying aura that was difficult to defeat on the fool.

With such a large difference in strength, it's normal for them to expend more energy.

Life and death are determined by fate. Even if death is snatched from the hands of Yama, saving a worthy disciple will be rewarded with 550,000 taels of silver and an additional 50 taels of gold essence for relieving suffering.

Life and death are determined by fate. Even if death is snatched from the hands of Yama, saving a worthy disciple will be rewarded with 640,000 taels of silver and an additional 50 taels of gold essence for relieving suffering.

During the break, Lin Shu counted the silver again.

The former is naturally pure-hearted, as can be seen from his good deeds. He is weaker than other Nascent Soul Realm beings, but his cultivation is based on the Qi family's soul techniques, which greatly enhance his abilities in combat.

Although it may not be decisive, it can change the course of the situation.

For example, Tao Guan possessed the strongest cultivation, yet he perished in an incredibly frustrating way.

He had no chance to use any of his supernatural powers and could only fight with his physical strength, which is why he was killed by himself.

Lin Shu hadn't forgotten that he actually knew these skills, but after acquiring the Lotus Lesser Tribulation, he no longer had to worry about being ambushed by the Qi family, so he temporarily put them aside.

If you have extra money, you might consider picking it up again; the results are really good.

Thinking of this, he looked at the second prompt.

It must be said that the Cangli Demon King can be described as having a wicked exterior but a warm heart.

Based on previous experience, anyone whom Lin Shu had taken along to wade into troubled waters was never a good person, which meant that the old senior was not lying back then.

Even if she doesn't go, the other party won't abandon Su Xin.

Moreover, Cang Li's cultivation level was not much weaker than Yu Qianzhang's; the only difference was his Nascent Soul cultivation.

"..."

Lin Shu leaned against the stone wall with great satisfaction, as if lying in a silver mountain.

It will take quite some time just to consume this harvest.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

After all, it was impossible for the two of them to return directly to Liang.

Unlike the carefree civets, they couldn't just leave after finishing their business; they needed to stay nearby and observe the situation secretly.

At the very least, we need to determine whether our identities were exposed during the process and whether it would implicate Yongzhou.

It always takes a month or two to wait.

These rewards, whether good or bad, can be carefully considered and used to their fullest potential.

Feeling utterly bored, Lin Shu summoned her essence blood to find the little chicks to keep her entertained.

Not only can they keep track of the situation in Yongzhou in real time, but they also chat casually, and the days pass by quite quickly.

……

Anren Prefecture, Qiankun Academy.

Inside Xianyun Pavilion.

"laugh."

Yu Sheng chuckled softly, as if she had thought of something happy.

"What's wrong?" Ruan Xiangling looked over curiously.

After the headmaster noticed something was wrong, he transferred Gu Nanzhi out of the city and sent her to work in the Demon Mountain to prevent her from being discovered by those with ulterior motives.

Those who stayed at the academy to help out were replaced by his own siblings and Chang Yi and others.

Yu Sheng was in charge of internal affairs, while the general and Ding Xian's disciples were in charge of external affairs.

Under the guise of guarding the frontier, Su Jingci led several demon-slaying generals to Anren. The others thought this was just another open and covert struggle between the Yu and Qi families.

Unexpectedly, the two sides cooperated extremely harmoniously.

The world has truly changed; the Demon Slayer Division has actually started supporting the Yu family.

On the other hand, Yu Zhanming could only guard his own prefecture city alone, never stepping out of his own gate, showing his cowardice.

In this way, Yu Sheng inexplicably secured the top spot among the prodigies of Yongzhou.

However, the title of the top prodigy of this generation is not very prestigious. After all, with the little demon king of Dragon Ridge Mountain in charge, the immortal sects are in decline and there are only a few big cats and small dogs left.

Under such deep hatred and resentment

As long as the Little Demon King lives, the younger generation of the Qi and Yu families will never be able to hold their heads high.

"It's nothing."

Yu Sheng quickly stopped smiling sheepishly, pursed her lips and shook her head with a happy expression.

These past two weeks have probably been the most joyful time of her life, apart from the time she spent in the small courtyard in Blackwater City.

Lin Shu would chat with me whenever she had a spare moment.

So that she no longer has to pour her longing onto the cold paper and ink.

More importantly, although the other party did not mention it, the fact that they seemed so relaxed, which was completely different from their previous mood, meant that things must have gone very smoothly.

Next, as long as she guards Anren Prefecture well, she will soon be able to see Lin Shu again!

After thinking it over, Yu Sheng clenched her fists to encourage herself.

She looked up and gazed at the doorway.

"The headmaster seems to be in a good mood."

Su Jingci led Ding Xian, Chang Yi, and the others into Xianyun Pavilion, and jokingly said something.

As usual, he finished organizing his daily memorials and placed them on the desk.

It records more than just the changes in Anren Prefecture.

With the full force of the Demon Slaying Division, every rustle and movement throughout the Nine Prefectures was reported to Anren Prefecture at the fastest speed.

No one would have imagined that the entire operation of Yongzhou would need to be processed in this small pavilion before the state magistrate made a decision.

With the Immortal Sect not participating, the combination of the Demon Slaying Division Commander and the Pride Mountain Master is enough to make them an uncrowned king.

"hey-hey."

Yu Sheng couldn't help but laugh out loud again. Her adorable appearance made everyone burst into laughter.

But as she quickly gathered her thoughts, became serious, and picked up the memorial to read, the pavilion instantly fell silent again.

Xiao Yusheng is Xiao Yusheng, and Shanzhang is Shanzhang.

Everyone can tell the difference between the two.

"I've sent people to investigate the matter you asked me to investigate. Not only in Anren Prefecture, but throughout the entire Yongzhou, there's no trace of any of the older generation of the Yu family coming down the mountain."

"Perhaps they were all frightened by the little demon king."

Su Jingci's guess was not unreasonable, after all, in the eyes of the immortal sects, that little demon king's actions were unpredictable.

One moment they were in Shuangyun Prefecture, and the next they were in Yongzhou City.

It was as if every move they made was under the other party's control.

Even the most outstanding talents have fallen; if they were to encounter this fiend, they would have no chance of escaping.

Those descendants of immortals who choose to retire to their clans are not particularly ambitious, so given such a dangerous situation, they would naturally prefer not to come out.

"However, the headmaster's considerations are not without merit, and it is always good to be cautious. I will have someone continue to keep an eye on things."

After saying this, Su Jingci cupped his hands in farewell and prepared to leave.

"He Wanbai is also a troublemaker." Yu Sheng took a moment to look up, a cold glint in her eyes, and said softly, "If there's anything you can do to help me, just let me know."

Over time, she had already learned about what was happening in Yongzhou City.

The little chick had been looking for an opportunity for a long time to deal with the person who wanted to devour Lin Shu.

"I'm getting ready."

Su Jingci nodded.

Dealing with He Wanbai is easy; the difficulty lies in the fact that he can only be trapped, not killed.

The opponent devoured too many fragmented souls; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the single soul alone accounted for 80%.

The moment he dies, Young Master Qi will react immediately.

However, trapping a cultivator who is only half a step away from the Nascent Soul stage, and doing so silently, is no easy task.

Besides, it's pointless to confine someone for ten days or half a month; it would take at least several years, or even decades, and the necessary equipment would be hard to come by.

He has made a rubbing of the iron chain in the Qi family ancestral hall, hoping to replicate something similar.

"Don't worry, he won't be able to take my place anytime soon."

Before leaving, Su Jingci reassured the other party.

After all, he had served as a general for so many years and was also the only remaining disciple of Young Master Qi.

With the young master "asleep," the remaining members of the Qi family, without his permission, could only suppress their dissatisfaction and could not rashly support He Wanbai's ascension to the throne.

Apart from the Qi family, it seems that no one else is qualified to take charge of this matter.

No matter how far the Yu family's influence extends, they certainly wouldn't dare to reach into Young Master Qi's territory, would they?

……

Inside Anren Prefecture.

Su Jingci bid farewell to Yu Sheng and led everyone back to the Demon Slayer Bureau on horseback.

Throughout Yongzhou, only Xianyun Pavilion was a place where people could speak freely. Once they left that small pavilion, they immediately reverted to their normal identities.

"With these demon-slaying immortals guarding us, we common folk feel much more at ease, don't you think?"

Inside the restaurant, Old Yang wiped his face with a handkerchief and chuckled as he made a comment.

Before him, the old man in plain clothes also glanced sideways at the spirit horse passing by on the street, his expression neither sad nor happy, but when he heard these words, a barely perceptible hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his lips.

They are indeed guarding the town, but it's hard to say for whom they are guarding it.

In terms of cultivation and talent, he was indeed slightly inferior to Young Master Qi.

But when it comes to his eye for apprentices, that arrogant, stupid dog is a disgrace to Yongzhou.

They only took in two mountain leaders in total, and neither of them was normal.

Fortunately, I still have myself, and I can set things right.

Yu Tongxuan slowly stood up, glanced at Old Yang, and unusually left a message: "If you continue to let those lowly people eat the leftovers I have, then you may be buried here with them."

Having said that, the gaunt figure vanished silently from the spot.

He has been in Anren Prefecture for so long, not to sit idly by. This period of time has been enough for him to find out many things.

"Well."

Old Yang paused for a moment, then looked at the empty table.

The table full of delicious food remained untouched.

This time, however, he no longer felt regretful as before, and he did not put away the leftovers.

It wasn't because of the person's words that I was threatened.

What truly stunned Old Yang was the old man's strange behavior, his possession of a lightness technique, and his targeting of the demon-slaying officers.

"No, we have to go and report this right away."

Alarm bells rang in his mind, and he dragged his limping leg toward Qiankun Academy.

At the same time, Su Jingci also returned to the yamen.

Before he even entered the door, Ruan Changfeng, who was standing at the entrance, grabbed his arm.

"Master."

Ruan Changfeng gave him a wink.

"..."

Su Jingci stopped and looked past his disciple into the main hall.

Behind the dark table at the highest point, an overturned armchair stood with a long-haired man sitting calmly with his arms resting on the armrests, his back to the crowd, his eyes fixed on the plaque above.

Four large characters were written on it.

Slaying demons and eliminating evil.

Perhaps they heard footsteps outside the door.

The long-haired man looked at the plaque and suddenly let out a low, sneer.

"presumptuous!"

Although Ding Xian and the others had something to hide, they still couldn't help but glare at the boy's overstepping boundaries.

"You all go out first."

Su Jingci's expression remained unchanged.

When he saw He Wanbai's back, he already had a rough idea of ​​what was going on.

My every move is likely being monitored by someone.

As for who that person was, he didn't know, but the person who could give He Wanbai such confidence must be a powerful backer who far exceeded his expectations.

Despite the suddenness of the event.

But Su Jingci quickly accepted the result.

However, we should try to minimize the scope of this matter and avoid involving the academy.

Su Jingci believed that she had done things cleanly enough.

Even if the other side suspects something, it's just speculation at most. They can't possibly get concrete evidence, and without evidence, they can never shake Yu Sheng's position as a prodigy.

Since it's acting, even if you mess it up, you still have to finish the whole thing.

He put aside his many distracting thoughts, stepped into the deserted hall, stood in the middle, showed no unusual behavior, and spoke in a completely calm tone.

"I remember reminding you not to sit in that seat again until I'm kicked out."

"..."

Upon hearing this, He Wanbai calmly stood up and looked away from the plaque.

He stepped out from behind the desk and stood atop the long steps, looking down at the scene. After a moment, a barely perceptible smile appeared on his face.

"I know, that's why I'm preparing to kick you out."

"I just wonder, my most respected General, are you ready?"