What do you mean you also want to return to the world?

"Now we can officially welcome you to the Sword-Wielding Bureau, Shi Yan."

The next morning, after returning to the studio, Qi Fei handed a certificate to Shi Yan, as if he had prepared it in advance.

Shi Yan has not slept since the exorcism last night, but he is still in good spirits and quite excited.

He took the document and immediately opened it. It read "Shi Yan - Level 1 Exorcist (Sword-wielding Bureau)".

Below are two more certified individuals: Qi Fei – Level 3 Demon Slayer (Sword-wielding Bureau), and Tang Shi – Level 2 Demon Slayer (Sword-wielding Bureau).

So Qi Fei is actually a level above Tang Shi? I really didn't realize that.

After silently complaining to himself, Shi Yan asked, "This doesn't seem to be just a Sword-wielding Bureau ID?"

"Yes." Qi Fei nodded slightly. "This is a universal certificate for the three major demon-exorcising forces. You can take it to Zhaitingliao and Ouroboros, and they will recognize it. As for the other certificates from relevant departments, we usually obtain them before the operation."

"Do it before the operation?" Shi Yan asked. "You mean get fake documents?"

"The criticism is really unfounded."

Qi Fei took out a stack of documents from the drawer and spread them out in front of Shi Yan like a deck of cards. Shi Yan only glanced at them and found that there were high-end-looking places such as special police and national security, but there were also units that were not easy to understand, such as traffic police and sanitation workers, and even a funeral home... What is this?

"Although the Sword-Holding Bureau doesn't interfere in daily affairs, all departments should cooperate with us whenever it comes to exorcising demons. Of course, these things are only useful during operations. Otherwise, if you want to use these things to get things done through back channels, you're probably in for a tough time."

I didn't even think about going through the back door, and what's so great about going through the back door of a funeral home?

"Also, turn to the last page of your ID and take a look."

After Shi Yan did as instructed, he was shocked to see a QR code on the last page of the document: "What's this for?"

"Why don't you just scan it with your phone and you'll know?"

Shi Yan glanced at it, and a new app appeared on his phone. The app's name was—"Are You Going to Exorcise Demons Today?"

Shi Yan: "..."

Isn't that a bit too blunt?

"This was created by a certain otaku swordsman from our Sword-Holding Bureau," Qi Fei shrugged. "He wanted all demon hunters to be able to use this software to communicate, so it was promoted all over the world. As for the results... well, they were just so-so."

How many people have used it?

"Probably 30%."

"Is 30% considered acceptable?"

"It's already pretty good. You have to understand that many demon hunters are old fogies who don't even know how to use a cell phone, especially around Ouroboros, where very few people use them," Qi Fei said. "The highest usage rate is around Zhaitingliao, where there are many young people who are open to new things. We're somewhere between Zhaitingliao and Ouroboros, so it's about 50/50."

Shi Yan asked curiously, "Why are there so many young people at Zhaitingliao?"

"Because their priests generally don't live to old age," Qi Fei said. "By middle age, they're usually going crazy, or being devoured by the monsters inside them or something."

Shi Yan: "..."

Judging from this, his future really looks bleak.

"But that was in the past." Qi Fei saw through Shi Yan's thoughts and comforted him with a smile. "Since the 20th century, the Saiting Ridge has become more and more experienced in fighting the demons inside their bodies, and their priests have been able to live longer and longer. If I remember correctly, one priest actually lived past 60 years old, which was absolutely impossible before... You know, their average lifespan was only around 30 years old back then, so this has more than doubled. And the Saiting Ridge was so happy that they held a grand birthday celebration for him and invited countless demon hunters to attend, wanting to show that they had solved the problem of lifespan."

"and then?"

"Then, he died the day after his birthday celebration, which meant everyone had to stay a few more days to hold his funeral."

Shi Yan: "..."

He looked at the documents in his hand and suddenly felt so tired. Maybe he should just destroy them.

"There's no way around it. Although I really want to comfort you, how to coexist with the great demon within you remains a difficult problem for exorcists in the priestly lineage," Qi Fei said. "But the Zhaitingliao has indeed made quite a bit of research in this area. It's just that they won't give these things away for free. You have to offer something of value in exchange, or do something for them. And this app is the best way for you to establish contact with them."

Shi Yan immediately understood that Qi Fei was thinking of him, so he nodded and thanked him sincerely.

"Why say all this?" Qi Fei waved his hand. "Guiding the younger generation is something we should do. It's just that since you're not from the Sword-wielding department, I can't teach you, so I'm just giving you a way to contact the Zhaiting Dormitory."

After saying that, Qi Fei paused for a moment before speaking again.

"Alright, you can study the matter of dealing with the Zhaiting Dormitory later. Now let's talk about something serious." Qi Fei looked into Shi Yan's eyes. "You did very well in yesterday's assessment. To be honest, I misjudged the strength of that monster, but I didn't expect you to actually be able to complete it. Moreover, it seems I underestimated the monster inside you as well."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yan's heart skipped a beat. He wondered if Qi Fei had discovered the special nature of the scarlet.

When Crimson heard Qi Fei talking about her, her previously limp body immediately stood up, and she said with a little excitement, "Oh, so this idiot has finally realized how powerful I am?"

After nearly failing to trick Shi Yan in the trap last night, Scarlet was furious. Upon returning, she immediately began her daily study of "Phoenix Clan" techniques—meaning she had been reading the book until now, which is why she was somewhat listless and quiet for a while before regaining her energy.

"I initially thought the monster inside you was just a weakling," Qi Fei said, "but judging from last night, its abilities are quite helpful to you. A monster that isn't particularly strong but has exceptionally useful abilities is definitely the dream of any priest-type exorcist, because it won't excessively harm your body while still granting you a certain amount of power."

"That idiot." Scarlet thought she was going to hear something nice, but instead she was furious again. "I'll kill him one of these days."

"Don't worry, that day will never come."

Shi Yan answered Scarlet in his mind, then pressed her true form down again, and then followed Qi Fei's words: "It seems I've had a bit of good luck for once."

"But it's not entirely a good thing either," Qi Fei said softly. "Shi Yan, now that you've become a demon exorcist, there's something I have to tell you."