Who gave you permission to refine demons like this?

Back at the dojo with the knife in hand, Lin Sheng couldn't wait to share his treasure with his senior brother.

Now that I possess magical artifacts myself, I must show them off properly.

As soon as I entered, I saw Cao Xingyi. Just as I was about to greet him, he gestured for me to be quiet with his index finger.

Lin Sheng composed himself and stepped forward, asking, "What's wrong, Senior Brother?"

Cao Xingyi pointed to the reception room: "The people from the Martial Virtue Division and Master have returned together and are discussing matters inside."

The Martial Virtue Division?!

Lin Sheng raised an eyebrow. He knew that the Martial Virtue Division would send people, but he didn't expect them to arrive so quickly.

"Wu Tokuji is currently discussing the events that occurred at this post station with his master; they've been talking for quite some time now."

He looked at Lin Sheng and said, "If you're here, you'll probably be called in for questioning in a bit. Don't be nervous, just tell me what's on your mind."

"Understood, Senior Brother."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door to the reception room opened.

Su Ren's voice came from inside the room: "Xiao Sheng, come in, your master has a few words to say to you."

Lin Sheng strode into the house, and the door behind him closed automatically as soon as he stepped inside.

The first thing I noticed was the unfamiliar man drinking tea in front of me. He was tall and slender, and looked young, but his eyes and brows carried a sense of vicissitude.

Su Ren put down his teacup and introduced, "This is Duan Xiaoyi, a Red Guard of the Wude Division. He was a good friend of mine when we were in the Wude Division."

Lin Sheng bowed and said, "Junior Lin Sheng greets Senior Duan."

Duan Xiaoyi smiled and used his profound energy to help Lin Sheng up: "Not bad, kid. I heard about what happened at the camp. As a cultivator who hasn't entered the realm yet, you did well."

"You are sure to have an extraordinary future, and the Martial Virtue Division will welcome you warmly."

"How is your recovery after that battle? The medicine Su Ren gave you should be working well."

Lin Sheng answered truthfully, "The medicine my master gave me is very effective. Not only is my body recovering faster and faster, but I am also getting closer and closer to the Pure Blood Realm."

That's good.

Duan Xiaoyi used his Xuanqi to move a chair over and gestured for Lin Sheng to sit down. Then he asked, "Don't worry, I did come here to learn about the Taoyuan camp, but I've already asked around, so I didn't come just to see you."

"Just tell me everything you know, don't hide anything."

"Yes."

After straightening his posture, Lin Sheng began to tell Duan Xiaoyi everything he had seen and heard in the whole incident.

When he heard that he was facing Ping Sha with Zhao Fengnian, he suddenly asked, "I heard from Zhao Fengnian that your slashes seem to be particularly effective against those monsters created from blood beads."

Was any special method used?

"As expected, they asked this question," Lin Sheng thought to himself.

He had previously reviewed the suspicious aspects of his performance throughout the battle, and the only point of suspicion regarding him was the method he used to kill or achieve a normal kill.

How did you, a cultivator who hasn't even entered the Pure Blood Realm, manage to completely subdue this monster?

But by studying the ultimate sword manual, he discovered the angle from which he could utilize his skills.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "It's sword energy."

"The sword manual that my master taught me describes how, when one has cultivated to a certain level, the sword energy unleashed when wielding the sword can cause the target's life force to leak out."

"Fellow Daoist Zhao and I were forced into a desperate situation. This was the only possible way I could think of. Perhaps it was because of the life-or-death crisis that the strike actually worked."

"What happened next is something you all know."

Duan Xiaoyi nodded: "Did you use it again after that?"

Lin Sheng thought for a moment: "Yes, but very rarely, only a few times."

This isn't a lie; after all, to make the performance convincing, he genuinely worked on improving his swordsmanship after he began to recover, and he actually managed to execute a few successful strikes.

This is also where Lin Sheng's confidence comes from; he is not lying, but simply using the truth in different contexts.

The Cavern Furnace is his biggest secret. He is not sure what will happen if this is exposed, so he can only do his best to keep it a secret.

Upon hearing Lin Sheng's explanation, Su Ren also confirmed the authenticity of the technique to Duan Xiaoyi. He had given it to Lin Sheng and was practicing it himself, so it was naturally very convincing.

After understanding, Duan Xiaoyi did not dwell on this point and let Lin Sheng continue.

Upon hearing that Lin Sheng had used three talismans in succession to repel the two "demons," he glanced at Su Ren and said with a smile, "You're really generous. Before, when I asked you for a talisman, you were so stingy, unwilling to do this or that."

"My own disciples must naturally be fully equipped."

"Xiao Sheng, come find me after this, and I'll give you three more."

"It's Master!"

Having witnessed the power of the Pure Blood Realm talismans, Lin Sheng was naturally happy to have a few more talismans to use.

After Lin Sheng finished speaking, Duan Xiaoyi pondered for a moment, then looked at Lin Sheng and said, "You are a party involved, so I should share some information with you. I have already informed all the people who experienced this incident, but you must not leak any of this information."

"Jin Tang and Fei Yan should have been involved in this incident. The specific attackers are still unknown, but the two demons that attacked Li Zhenyu's cultivator transport team should have been people from their two dojos in disguise."

"What?!"

Lin Sheng was utterly shocked; he understood what those words meant.

On a smaller scale, Jin Tang and Fei Yan may have ulterior motives, but on a larger scale, it can be argued that these two martial arts schools are challenging the authority of the Hong Dynasty.

What audacity! The two families are only at the Jade Life Realm at most, yet they dare to challenge the authority of the government.

Why would they do that?

"It's unclear at the moment, but according to the investigation, neither of the two gyms has the ability to create that kind of blood-red monster, so they must have found an accomplice."

"The identity of the accomplice cannot be determined at present, but its nature is definitely demonic. Such methods cannot be tolerated by the Martial Virtue Division."

As he spoke, Duan Xiaoyi took out a scroll, unfurled it, and showed it to him for confirmation, saying, "This is a portrait I drew based on Zhao Fengnian's description and memory. Is it as you see it?"

Lin Sheng leaned closer, examined the person carefully, and then said, "Yes, it is indeed this person."

"I still remember his indifferent look vividly."

He put away the scroll: "Alright, the Martial Virtue Division will begin to apprehend this person. Based on what you and Zhao Fengnian said, this person's cultivation level should be at the Pure Blood Realm, but we cannot rule out the risk of him being at the Jade Life Realm."

Then, looking at Lin Sheng, she smiled and said, "Thank you for cooperating with official duties. Here, take this as a gift for meeting your friend's disciple."

A green dumpling fell into my hand, emitting a sweet aroma.

It feels soft and chewy when you hold it in your hand.

Duan Xiaoyi explained, "Zongzhiwan is a pastry made with various precious plants. It tastes sweet and smooth and has health benefits."

Lin Sheng quickly stood up to express his gratitude: "Thank you very much, Senior Duan."

Duan Xiaoyi used his profound energy to make Lin Sheng sit down: "Take good care of your health. The Martial Virtue Division will need talents like you in the future."

"yes!"

Then Su Ren called Cao Xingyi, who was outside the door, in. After entering, Cao Xingyi asked, "Master, I'm here."

"There is something very important I need to tell you two. Remember, you must not divulge it."

Su Ren's expression was serious, and his tone was earnest.

He waved his sleeve, and a corpse fell to the ground beside him.

Lin Sheng looked closely and saw that it was the corpse of the zombie he had killed earlier.