The Rise of the Witch

The talent for immortality is something that cannot be discerned by others unless one is born with an unusual trait, such as the one born with an eye between his forehead.

One can only cultivate one's mind and character from a young age, hoping to awaken one's spirituality, grasp the spiritual light, and step into the first sense, in order to confirm one's aptitude for the immortal path.

Therefore, Feng Xin'er copied the book "Morality" from childhood to adulthood. She thought that her character had been cultivated, but she could never grasp that glimmer of inspiration and could not awaken her spirituality.

She had already decided that she lacked the aptitude for immortality, and now she was copying the "Tao Te Ching" partly out of habit and partly to calm her mind.

Therefore, it's no wonder that Feng Xin'er was surprised that a demon could teach her to awaken her spiritual power.

The woman in green seemed quite smug: "You're surprised? A demon can't teach you to awaken your spirit? Do you even know who I am?"

Hyacinth was genuinely curious: "Who are you?"

"I am……"

The woman in green was about to speak when she suddenly choked up. After a moment, she said helplessly, "Just call me Qingyi for now."

It's as good as saying nothing at all!

After chatting for a while, Feng Xin'er's fear gradually dissipated: "How dare you come to Chaoge?"

Qingyi sighed and said, "I originally wanted to find a fox, but I never expected that fox would come to Chaoge and enter Emperor Xin's harem. I searched for it all the way here and heard about you, so I came out of curiosity to come and see."

Hyacinth was shocked: "Is there a demon in Emperor Xin's harem?"

The woman in green asked in surprise, "What's so strange about that? In... well, where we come from, it's perfectly normal for demons to marry humans and humans to marry demons. Why is it such a big deal in Kyushu?"

Hyacinth still found it hard to accept.

The woman in green smiled and said, "Look, all these constraints are like countless specks of dust obscuring your mind. If you can't break through these constraints, see through these illusions, and brush away this dust, how can your mind be clear? How can you awaken your spirit?"

Hyacinth was speechless.

The man in green tucked the little golden snake into his arms and said, "I've seen you. You are indeed quite interesting, but you're not worth the Imperial Prince's time. It seems the reason lies elsewhere... I'm leaving!"

"Oh..." Feng Xin'er quickly spoke up.

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However, the woman in green on the windowsill disappeared without a sound, just as silently as she had appeared.

……

On the other side, Xing Yang, riding his horned dragon steed, also entered Chaoge that night and returned to the Pillar State's residence.

After traveling for three days straight, covered in dust, the three of them quickly changed and went to rest.

Su Wenling also took Yu Xi away. Although she was still young, she was still a girl and it was not appropriate for her to move directly into Xingyang's courtyard.

The next day, when Yu Xi came to Xing Yang, she brought two maids with her.

One was an old acquaintance, Su Wenling's personal maid, Yueyue; the other looked somewhat like Yueyue, but seemed more intelligent.

"Young Master!" Yueyue called out as she helped Xingyang change his clothes. She said, "This is my sister, Yueshang, whom you've mentioned to the young master. She was recommended by Miss to study under a master elsewhere and just returned recently."

Yue Chang bowed and said, "Yue Chang greets the young master."

Yu Xi happily pulled Xing Yang along, exclaiming, "Master, Sister Yue Chang is a spirit chef! My mistress said that from now on, Sister Yue Chang will be in charge of our meals!"

Yueyue added, "Sister went elsewhere to learn how to be a spirit chef."

Xing Yang was somewhat surprised: "You weren't summoned?"

Yue Chang pursed her lips, seemingly somewhat unwilling: "I haven't been learning to cook for very long, and my cooking skills are not yet proficient. Miss told me to practice at home first, so as not to embarrass Yan Zi when I go out."

Xing Yang thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll go back to the Demon Suppression Division this morning to report for duty and see if I can get some demon meat back. You can cook a meal for lunch so we can have a taste."

"yes!"

Yu Xi asked hopefully, "Master, can I go with you to the Demon Suppression Bureau?"

Just as Xing Yang was about to agree, he suddenly remembered something. Wa Xin meant that Yu Xi should become Mi Xiaoling's bodyguard, which would prevent her from entering the Demon Suppression Division. So he said, "You stay in the manor and practice your skills well. Your master has other plans for you."

"Oh, okay." Although Yu Xi was a little unwilling, she still obediently agreed.

……

Donning his white armor once more, Xing Yang led the horned dragon steed to the Demon Suppression Division.

Having been away for nearly two months, Xingyang suddenly felt a sense of loss, and after returning the Horned Dragon Steed, he went to the Commander.

Xiong Xiao looked unchanged, except for a hint of irritation between his brows. Upon seeing Xing Yang, he complained bitterly, "You're living the high life, taking a two-month vacation!"

Xing Yang chuckled and asked, "Where did the Commander suffer some mistreatment?"

"Who else could it be!" Xiong Xiao rubbed his temples and said, "The competition among those chosen by the emperor has affected the Demon Suppression Division. Many people within the division have directly resigned from their posts and been summoned!"

Xing Yang asked curiously, "Wasn't it said that those holding official positions in the imperial court wouldn't be summoned?"

"Hmph!" Xiong Xiao sneered, "Do you think they genuinely joined the Demon Suppression Division? They just came here to mooch resources because they were short of cultivation resources before."

Now that demons are rampant, and with resources naturally distributed after being chosen and recruited by God, they look down on the meager rewards the Demon Suppression Division earns by risking their lives.

"Uh..." Xing Yang was speechless.

If it were him, he would most likely resign from his position in the Demon Suppression Division and go to Mi Xiaoling's place to freeload.

Unfortunately, Mi Xiaoling didn't ask him to go... It seems that witches aren't really suited to get involved in these matters, otherwise Mi Xiaoling wouldn't need guards.

After thinking for a moment, Xing Yang asked, "My two subordinates, they haven't left, have they?"

"You mean Ren Yanzhu and Su Qiantong?"

Xiong Xiao's expression softened, and he said, "They're both doing quite well. They've both entered the Cave Profound Realm and been promoted to Captains. Their strength is far superior to others at the same level... You've taught them well!"

"Since you're back now, those two should stay with you."

Xing Yang had no objections, and the two of them were quite satisfied: "Okay."

Xiong Xiao added, "By the way, hand over your white armor. As for the demon king you slew, I'll have the department make a set of armor for you using its hide and scales. Go collect it yourself later... From now on, you'll be the white-robed inspector of the Demon Suppression Department!"

Xing Yang was taken aback: "I got promoted?"

Xiong Xiao said irritably, "You even killed the Great Wilderness Demon King, what kind of general are you? If you didn't lack merit, you could be a commander! A lot of people have left, and all over the Nine Provinces are short of manpower, so the inspector can travel around everywhere."

Xing Yang didn't care and said, "By the way, also get me some monster flesh and blood; I'll take it back and have a taste."

"The department has its own kitchen, and those holding positions of inspector or higher are entitled to use it."

"How's the cooking? Is it delicious?"

"Spiritual food is for assisting cultivation. It doesn't need to be delicious or complicated. As long as it's edible, it's fine."

"It doesn't even sound appetizing..."

……

In the Demon Suppression Bureau's warehouse, Xing Yang handed over the white armor and retrieved the set of armor that Xiong Xiao had mentioned.

The Devouring Demon King resembled a scaled toad, its entire body was pitch black, and the armor made from its skin and scales was naturally also pitch black.

However, a white cloak was added to the back of the armor, with the word "Patrol" embroidered in gold thread on it.

After Xing Yang changed into the black armor and white cloak, with a long sword at his waist and a gold patrol token, the black and white combination looked quite handsome.

I pressed my hand against the breastplate. How should I put it? The defense is indeed quite good, and it seems to have a certain degree of intelligence, capable of resisting magic to some extent.

But for Xing Yang, no armor could compare to his own physical body.

In this world, no matter how hard an object is, as long as it is inanimate, it is as brittle as paper in the face of magic.

The destructive power of magic does not originate from so-called elements, but from the nature of magic itself, its spirituality!

For example, the destructive power of fire-based spells does not come from the burning of fire elements, but from the heat of fire. As fire has an ascending nature, even the hardest inanimate object, no matter how resistant to high temperatures, cannot withstand the influence of fire-based spells. Its own nature changes, and it easily disintegrates.

Therefore, in order to resist magic, one must use one's own spirit to resist the spirit in the magic!

Martial arts practitioners use the spiritual energy within their blood and qi to resist magic, while immortals directly use mental power and divine sense to defend themselves.

Xing Yang's physical body was able to withstand the spells not because his body was particularly tough, but because his body possessed a spirit. In addition, the Azure Pattern Divine Power "Exorcising Spirits and Connecting with the Netherworld" could directly interfere with the spirit within the spells.

Without its spirit, magic only deals elemental damage and cannot harm his physical body.

This is the real reason why Xing Yang is immune to all laws.