The eunuch in the cold palace: You get the Nine Yang Divine Skill right from the start!

Ling Shuang's voice immediately attracted the attention of those around her, and everyone was holding the same portrait—the Blood Pagoda!

All eyes were on the headless corpse.

Even without a head, it's not hard to tell that he is Blood Buddha.

Ling Shuang asked cautiously, "Shen Mo, did you kill the Blood Pagoda?"

This is a Blood Core Realm expert, one of the Heavenly Guardians of the Worshiping Fiend Sect!

Shen Mo nodded slightly: "I was investigating at Qingge Pavilion when I happened to run into this guy sneaking around nearby. I ambushed him, subdued him, and interrogated him to find out that he was a member of the Bai Sha Cult. Then, an accident happened, and I smashed his head in."

Although the story has been altered, the truth remains largely the same.

Only he and Qin Jiangyue knew exactly what had happened.

"You're really lucky. This person escaped after being seriously injured by the two elders, but I didn't expect him to fall into your hands." Ling Shuang's eyes were full of admiration. Even a seriously injured Blood Core Realm cultivator was not someone that ordinary Blood Transformation Realm warriors could measure up.

Shen Mo's ability to kill without sustaining a scratch is enough to prove that his strength is almost at the top level in the Blood Transformation Realm.

Shen Mo smiled faintly: "That's why I said it was a lucky break. I could tell he was seriously injured when we fought."

Someone went in to report earlier, and two elders from the Divine Arresting Sect came out.

"Who? Who killed the Blood Buddha?"

One of the elderly men with thick eyebrows asked curiously, his gaze immediately locking onto Shen Mo.

The other person had a refined and easygoing demeanor, and was clearly more concerned about the identity of the Blood Buddha.

For a long time, there have been attempts to claim the bounty using a headless corpse.

He took out a brush, dipped it in the blood from the corpse, and drew patterns on the yellow talisman paper while chanting incantations. Soon, he had the answer.

"Indeed, it is Xue Futu himself!" The refined old man nodded in confirmation. He was not only an elder but also came from the Maoshan sect, and his skill in identifying corpses was superb.

The old man with thick eyebrows laughed three times, stepped forward and patted Shen Mo's shoulder forcefully, saying, "I am Zhao Menghu, and it has been many years since I have seen such an outstanding young man as you. Tell me what happened."

Shen Mo then recited the speech he had prepared beforehand.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Menghu couldn't help but exclaim, "The younger generation is truly formidable! Young man, are you interested in joining the Divine Arrest Bureau?"

The members of the Divine Arresting Sect became interested upon hearing this, as they were currently lacking core strength due to the recent deaths of their senior brother Xiao Moyu and others.

Ling Shuang remained silent, but her eyes were full of anticipation.

Shen Mo asked curiously, "I'm a palace servant, can I still join the Divine Arrest Bureau?"

"Of course I know you are Shen Mo, who has recently gained a rather fierce reputation in the palace! Your position in the palace and your duties in the Divine Arrest Bureau do not conflict. When you leave the palace, you can accept bounties if you want, or you can choose not to. The Divine Arrest Bureau will never force you."

Shen Mo voiced his confusion: "But can't I accept bounties now?"

"You can only be considered a ghostwriter now. All martial arts heroes, regardless of their identity or background, are ghostwriters."

The refined old man, Chen Hanhai, spoke up and explained slowly, "Those who 'stole the knife' can accept bounties, but they are not protected by the sect. In addition to the reward they deserve, members of the Divine Catcher Sect will receive an extra 10% sect reward for completing a bounty."

Shen Mo finally understood; it was the difference between temporary workers and permanent employees, and so he said:

"I'm willing to join the Divine Arrest Bureau!"

"Okay, that's exactly what I was waiting to hear!"

Zhao Menghu was quite excited, as the Divine Arrest Bureau was currently lacking fresh blood.

At this moment, the two elders who had gone out to apprehend the murderer also arrived. They immediately recognized the headless corpse as Xue Futu himself.

After talking with Zhao Menghu, they learned that Xue Futu had died at the hands of Shen Mo, and that he had also decided to join the Divine Arrest Bureau.

Shen Mo cupped his hands in a fist and said, "Elder Shi and Elder Tan, I unintentionally took your bounty, and I am truly sorry."

"It was our negligence that allowed him to escape."

"That's right, you don't need to take it to heart, we should be thanking you."

The two elders acted quite magnanimously, and Shen Mo secretly breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that some petty people might hold a grudge.

Then, the four elders returned to the gate.

Half an hour later, Zhao Menghu walked out alone and threw out a token. Shen Mo caught it and found that the token was made of pure gold.

Besides the logo of the Divine Arrest Bureau, Shen Mo's name is also engraved on it.

"Here are two hundred Blood Yang Pills. Do a good job, and the Divine Arrest Bureau will not treat you unfairly."

Zhao Menghu left behind a few more porcelain bottles before departing.

"gold medal?"

The other disciples stared wide-eyed, never expecting Shen Mo to be the gold medalist right away.

Shen Mo was also curious about everyone's reaction. He remembered that Ling Shuang and her deceased partner Lü Zhang both had jade identity tokens.

The reward of two hundred Blood Yang Pills is even more outrageous!

However, considering Xue Futu's status as a Blood Core Realm expert, he is indeed worth the price.

"The constables of the Divine Constable Bureau are divided into four ranks: gray, white, gold, and black."

Ling Shuang paused, staring at the token she had longed for in Shen Mo's hand, and continued to explain:

"The gray token is made of inferior jade, the white token, like the one in my hand, is made of superior jade, the gold token is made of pure gold, and the next level up is the black jade token that only elders can wear."

Shen Mo coughed lightly and asked, "Are there any practical benefits?"

"Even if a top-ranked constable doesn't take any bounties, he can still receive ten Blood Yang Pills as a monthly salary."

Before Ling Shuang could answer, a tall woman with prominent cheekbones spoke up. She took out a token from her waist and said, "I am also a top-ranking constable in our sect. Would Young Master Shen be interested in partnering with me?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao, the top-notch police officer.

At the same time, she also comes from the Jiang family, which is as famous as the Liu and Lou families.

Many people cast envious glances at Shen Mo. It is well known that many male and female partners in the Divine Arrest Bureau end up together. Jiang Xiaoxiao's appearance is only slightly inferior to Ling Shuang's, but her family background is many times better.

Ling Shuang frowned and said, "Senior Sister Jiang, I already invited Shen Mo. Besides, you and Senior Brother Li have been partners for many years and have a great working relationship. Why bother..."

"Li Baichuan had an accident during the last mission, and his cultivation level dropped to the mid-stage of the Blood Transformation realm. He's no longer worthy of being my partner!"

Jiang Xiaoxiao said coldly, "As for first come, first served, Junior Sister Ling, you are too naive. This world has always been about strong alliances, and the strong always remain strong."

"That makes sense!"

They silently applauded in agreement.

Ling Shuang's heart sank. She could understand Shen Mo's choice; Shen Mo could only play a stronger role by partnering with Jiang Xiaoxiao.

I understand, but I still feel uneasy.

Jiang Xiaoxiao smiled with satisfaction and extended her hand, saying, "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

Shen Mo did not extend his hand to shake hers. After a few seconds of stunned silence, Jiang Xiaoxiao's face instantly darkened.

"Miss Jiang, you misunderstand. I am merely a mid-stage Blood Refining cultivator; how could I be worthy to partner with you?"

Shen Mo smiled dismissively, then extended his hand to Ling Xiao in invitation: "Miss Ling, would you be willing to partner with me?"

Everyone was surprised by his decision.

Ling Shuang is beautiful, but Jiang Xiaoxiao is no less so. Moreover, missions are inherently dangerous, and the stronger the partner, the better.

If it were them, they would never give up the latter and choose the former.

"I...I do!"

Ling Shuang's voice was filled with excitement as she reached out and grasped that large hand.