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Outside the city of Anling Prefecture.

In a remote mountain forest, some distance away.

Xiao Yu sat cross-legged under an ancient tree.

Xu Yuan stood in front of Xiao Yu with great respect, completely lacking the imposing manner he had displayed at the Demon Slaying Division in the prefectural city.

A moment later, Xiao Yu composed himself and stood up.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Lord Xiao, what should we do next? Just let it go like this?"

The reason he came here with Xiao Yu was not only to avenge his deceased disciple, but also because he wanted to see the Demon Slayer Division suffer.

However, he never expected that Xiao Yu, a genuine top-notch constable, would be so weak.

Even Gu Changkong, who had just broken through to the eighth rank and was only a deputy general in charge of suppressing evil, couldn't defeat him.

Of course, Xu Yuan wouldn't dare say these things to his face.

After all, Xiao Yu is an eighth-level Martial Soul Realm martial artist. He can't beat Gu Changkong, but he can't even deal with a True Qi Realm martial artist like him.

"never mind?"

Xiao Yu sneered, a ruthless glint flashing in his sharp, eagle-like eyes: "Now that things have come to this, how can we just let it go like this!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan felt slightly reassured, but he still deliberately showed hesitation on his face: "However, Gu Changkong is quite strong, and he is also Xu Xinghe's disciple. I'm afraid we have no way to deal with him!"

"If it weren't for that old bastard Xu Xinghe, do you really think I wouldn't be a match for Gu Changkong?!"

Xiao Yu glanced at Xu Yuan, who immediately lowered his head knowingly.

Xiao Yu withdrew his gaze: "Dealing with Gu Changkong was originally a test. Since the other party has some strength, there's no rush now."

Xu Yuan: Not in a hurry? Then why were you in such a rush to come in the first place?

"However, just because we can't touch Gu Changkong for the time being doesn't mean we can't touch the other evil-suppressing generals!"

Xiao Yu spoke slowly, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

There are so many demon-suppressing officers in the Liangzhou Demon-Slaying Division, but not all of them have the strength of Gu Changkong.

Of course, he didn't want to do it himself.

No matter what, the Six Doors and the Demon Slayer Bureau both belong to the current imperial court, so open and covert struggles are inevitable.

But if you attack openly and without any reason, you're attacking the evil-suppressing general who guards the demons.

That would be suicidal.

However, just because he can't take action doesn't mean he can't find someone to do it secretly.

Thinking it over, Xiao Yu casually pulled out a pure black token and a small porcelain bottle and tossed them to Xu Yuan beside him: "Take this to the Shuoyin Sect and find Sect Master Sheng Wu. Ask him to deliver these to the Sea-Winged Gulls on Xuanhai Peak."

The porcelain bottle that Xiao Yu took out contained the essence blood of a seventh-tier Sky-Splitting Eagle Demon.

This thing is of little use to human martial artists; at most, it can be used as a material for refining pills.

However, it is a great tonic for demons, especially flying demons.

That seagull was nothing more than a mortal bloodline demon. It was already incredibly difficult for it to break through to the seventh rank by sheer luck. Given its bloodline grade, it had no chance of advancing any further in the future.

However, if one consumes the essence and blood of the Sky-Splitting Eagle Demon, there is a chance to further advance one's bloodline.

Even if they don't become rare bloodlines, their cultivation won't stagnate and they won't be able to make any progress.

Most importantly, this is just a deposit.

Once the other party takes the bait and attacks the evil-suppressing general guarding Xuanhai Peak, it will create an opportunity for Sheng Wu to assassinate him.

At that time, they will use a transaction as an excuse to lure the seagull into a trap, allowing Xu Yuan and Sheng Wu to lead their men to capture it.

Not only can it boost its reputation, but it can also damage the prestige of the Demon Slayer Bureau.

Kill two birds with one stone!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yu's lips curled up slightly: "The future belongs to the Six Doors. As for the Demon Slayer Division, let it belong to history..."

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Unaware of Xiao Yu and the others' conspiracy, Mu Yang had just come out of the council hall in the inner city with Lu Zongsong.

After Gu Changkong finished speaking about the important matter, Yuan Yin mentioned that he had previously told Mu Yang to go to Xuanhai Peak to help Chu Zheng deal with the sea gulls.

If it were when Gu Changkong first arrived in the inner city, he might have hesitated.

But after hearing that Mu Yang had single-handedly killed Li Cang, who was at the mid-stage of the seventh rank, and Hu Hui, who was at the early stage of the seventh rank, Gu Changkong made the decision to agree.

He assigned the task of finding the domain to Mu Yang.

Although it was to assist Chu Zheng, the mission rewards were still generous.

It is enough to have two minor merits of the Heavenly Rank.

It should be noted that even killing a seventh-tier demon only yields a low-level Heaven-rank merit, which shows that Gu Changkong was somewhat abusing his power for personal gain.

It is worth mentioning that because Mu Yang killed two seventh-tier Six Doors constables and a sixth-tier jumping sheep demon, he received an additional first-tier earth-level merit and two second-tier heaven-level merits for this mission, in addition to the original two second-tier earth-level merits (the Purple Lightning Bat Demon and the monitoring of the Wind and Cloud Sect).

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After leaving the council hall, Lu Zongsong led Mu Yang to a small training ground made of special materials.

To Mu Yang's delighted surprise, Lu Zongsong casually reached out and a 'small mountain' encased in transparent ice crystals appeared instantly.

It was a long, thick, red snake demon that had been roughly coiled into a ball after its death.

"Brother Mu, here's the demon corpse you wanted."

Lu Zongsong's tone remained calm and indifferent.

But Mu Yang paid no attention to it, his focus entirely on the demonic corpse in front of him.

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[Equipable Item: Crimson Armored Python Corpse]

[Rank: Rank 6]

Equipment Effect:

①Strong Physique (Blue): Physique is greatly improved (physical strength, total stamina, and reaction speed are all improved).

② Abundant Qi and Blood (Blue): The total amount of Qi and blood has been greatly increased.

③Red Armor (White): The skin's defense is slightly improved.

④ Fire Poison (Blue): Consumes true energy to spray fire poison that burns the skin and meridians. If activated with fire-attribute true energy, the true energy consumption is greatly reduced, and the power of the move will be greatly increased.

[Permanent fixation conditions: Equip this item for 100 days, or slay any sixth-tier or higher-grade monster while equipping this item.]

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Three blue and one white, the quality isn't particularly good.

But Mu Yang was very satisfied.

After all, it's free, so who wouldn't be happy?

Of course, it can't be said that he got it for free; Mu Yang also contributed according to the agreement with Hoi An.

"Thank you very much, Brother Lu. Shall we go and practice while we have some free time?"

Mu Yang casually put the corpse of the Crimson Armored Python into his sleeve space and looked at Lu Zongsong with eager eyes.

Although Lu Zongsong looks cold, he is very efficient. He gives the demon corpse what he says he will.

He certainly couldn't be negligent in his duties.

I must practice with Lu Zongsong properly.

"it is good."

This time, Lu Zongsong did not refuse.

The reason I refused before was that my life-giving energy was about to be opened, so it was inconvenient to take action.

But now, he has opened his life aperture and imprinted martial arts techniques, reaching an unprecedented peak state.

He certainly didn't expect to defeat Mu Yang, but he at least wanted to force Mu Yang to reveal some of his true abilities!