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"So, you want to use these things to ask me for help?"

Mu Yang looked at Lei Xing, who had come alone in the middle of the night, and the small sleeve bag she pushed in front of him.

"No."

Lei Xing shook his head: "This 'Water Condensation Forging Method,' the Water Dividing Sword forging diagram, and the accompanying underwater cold stone are all gifts from my senior brother to thank you for helping us get rid of the demonic scourge."

"Regarding the disappearance of my husband, Fu Yu, this is merely my own impolite request..."

Before coming, she thought it over and over, but in the end she did not follow her senior brother's advice to deliver the two items separately.

The fact that they first gave me the "Water Condensation Forging Method," then the forging diagram for the Water Dividing Sword, and the accompanying underwater cold stone, feels like they were setting some conditions.

It's as if she wouldn't give the blueprint for the Water-Dividing Sword and the underwater cold stone if the other party didn't help.

However, relying solely on the "Water Condensation Forging Method" without the accompanying magic weapon forging diagrams is insufficient to forge magic weapons. It's like having the technology but lacking the blueprints and materials; even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice.

Moreover, the "Water Condensation Forging Method" is inherently difficult to learn. It not only requires high-grade true qi with water attributes, but also a powerful soul and astonishing comprehension.

Even if these conditions are met, very few people can actually learn it.

Their Water Sect, which has been passed down for hundreds of years, has only had one founder, who successfully mastered the "Water Condensation Forging Method" and successfully forged it.

Using something so trivial as a token of gratitude already seems insincere; if he were to distribute it in smaller portions, Lei Xing feared it would displease Mu Yang.

Don't accidentally ruin the relationship and end up having an unpleasant argument.

"Fu Yu?"

Upon hearing this name, an old face instinctively flashed through Mu Yang's mind.

It wasn't Fu Yu, of course, but Fu Rui, the literary clerk of Qinghe County, the old man who had relayed the message to him before.

Fu is not a very common surname, and perhaps the two are related.

"That's right."

Lei Xing had no idea what Mu Yang was thinking, assuming he was just curious, so he continued to explain: "My husband, Fu Yu, is a demon-slaying officer in our Anshun County Demon-Slaying Division. Two months ago, he went out to investigate alone, and then we lost contact with him."

"I went to the Demon Slaying Division to inquire about the situation, but all I found out was that his target was in the Qingluo Mountain area."

Qingluo Mountain is a small mountain much smaller in height and area than Lishi Mountain. It is named after the green snails that are abundant in the river near Qingluo Mountain.

"I suspect he might be in trouble, or even..."

Lei Xing did not continue speaking.

But the meaning was clear, and Mu Yang understood it.

"So, you want me to help you find someone?" Mu Yang asked.

"Yes."

Lei Xing nodded, biting her lower lip lightly: "I know this request is presumptuous. You and Fu Yu are strangers, and this matter is dangerous and unknown, and may even involve high-level demons."

"But if you're willing to help me, whatever the outcome, I will give you all the credit my husband has earned."

This brings us to the reward and punishment mechanisms for each position in the Demon Slayer Division.

The lowest-ranking demon-hunting captains do not have a fixed salary; they earn more for doing more and less for doing less.

However, if a captain unfortunately dies in the line of duty, the Demon Slayer Bureau will provide his family with a generous pension and regular search and protection based on the length of his service.

When they reach the stage of "Executor of Evil," they are required to guard a prefecture most of the time and cannot freely go on missions, so they will receive a basic salary.

The salary varies slightly depending on the county.

But the minimum is one prefecture-level first-class merit per month.

That's equivalent to killing a sixth-tier demon.

It may not seem like much, but for the vast majority of those who are skilled in witchcraft, it is already a fairly good income.

In addition, basic necessities such as silver and meat were also distributed in full.

There are even discounts and benefits when exchanging goods.

It can be said that becoming a Shaman means you can basically make money while lying down.

This is why Yuan Yin could easily reward Mu Yang with several top-tier regional merits.

"Wait, what did you just say?"

Mu Yang suddenly interrupted.

Lei Xing was taken aback, but quickly replied, "I said, no matter the outcome, I will give you all the merits my husband has accumulated. Although he hasn't been a Executioner for long and hasn't accumulated many merits, with his monthly salary for the past two months, he can probably accumulate at least three top-tier regional merits..."

"That's not it."

Mu Yang waved his hand and said, "I meant the previous sentence."

"The previous sentence?"

Lei Xing was stunned for a moment, then said blankly, "This matter is extremely dangerous and unknown, and may even involve high-level demons?"

"Is there definitely a monster here!?"

Mu Yang nodded and asked another question.

Seeing Mu Yang's seemingly excited expression, Lei Xing was a little confused.

Is the existence of demons something to be excited about?

Lei Xing didn't understand, but still replied seriously: "Qingluo Mountain is located at the border of Anyuan County and Anshun County. There is a Qingluo Great Demon at least in the late stage of the sixth rank there. Its defense is extremely amazing. Ordinary sixth-rank martial artists simply cannot break through its defense."

"Fortunately, the Green Snail Demon lives at the bottom of the Shunyuan River year-round and rarely goes out, so it is not very dangerous. However, just in case, the Demon Slaying Division of Anling Prefecture has always sent people to guard the vicinity of the Shunyuan River. The leaders are usually sixth-level Demon Slayers."

The Demon Slayers and Demon Slayers are not all stationed in the county seat of a prefecture.

Sometimes, depending on the location of the powerful monster, they will guard the wilderness year-round.

In such cases, additional subsidies may be provided depending on the specific circumstances.

Lei Xing continued, "However, two months ago, all the personnel of the Demon Slaying Division guarding the Shunyuan River disappeared, so my husband was ordered to investigate."

Although Fu Yu is only at the mid-stage of the sixth rank, he is a rare and renowned Executioner known for his lightness skills and information gathering abilities.

Before becoming the Demon Slayer, he was the Demon-Seeking Captain who had identified the most demon traces in Anshun County and even the entire Anling Prefecture.

It was through such achievements that he was able to exchange for enough resources to break through to the sixth rank and successfully assume the position after the previous Anshun County Chief of the Shamans resigned.

"According to my husband's speculation, the disappearance of Shun Yuanhe Zhi Sha Lang is likely related to that Green Snail Demon. In addition, he has been out of contact for two months, so the Green Snail Demon's strength must be extraordinary..."

As he said this, Lei Xing sighed, a hint of grief on his face.

As she spoke, she even felt that this green snail demon was probably more dangerous than the mirage snake after it transformed into a dragon.

At the very least, the mirage serpent after transforming into a dragon could not kill the two executioners silently.

Or perhaps we should wait for the Demon Slaying Division of Anling Prefecture to send someone to investigate...

"I'll help you."

Just then, Mu Yang's voice rang out.

Lei Xing looked up and stared at Mu Yang in surprise.

"Don't you...don't you need to reconsider?" Lei Xing asked, somewhat puzzled.

This was a dangerous incident that could have resulted in the death of the executioner, and the reward she could offer was not much. Did she really agree so easily?

"Slaying demons is the duty of the Demon Slayer Division!" Mu Yang said with righteous indignation.

Lei Xing's eyes reddened.

It turns out that what Yuan Yin said was true. Mu Yang is not the kind of person who is greedy for money at all. He is a chivalrous person who is really working hard to slay demons!

After all, slaying demons is fraught with danger, and the rewards are far less than the effort put in. If things go wrong, one could be crippled for life or even die.

Having lived for so many years, Lei Xing never imagined that there would be such a person in the world who cared so much about the common people!

Mu Yang: What are you babbling about? Where is Qingluo Mountain? Give me a map!