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After leaving the armory carrying the Imperial Feather Broadsword and two sets of squad leader uniforms, Mu Yang changed his clothes and appeared in front of Wu Cai shortly afterward.

The uniform was entirely black, with dark red cloud-patterned trim embroidered on the collar, lapel, and waist.

The cuffs are neatly gathered, the waist is cinched with a wide black leather belt with a matte copper buckle, and the cut of the garment fits the body well, making the shoulders and back appear broad and upright, and the posture as straight as a pine tree.

In addition, Mu Yang had a heroic and rugged appearance, with sword-like eyebrows that slanted into his temples and eyes that were as bright and cold as stars. Just by standing there, he exuded an awe-inspiring aura.

"Wow, clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse. Wearing this outfit, you almost look like I did when I was young!" Wu Cai patted Mu Yang on the shoulder, his tone full of admiration.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yang glanced at Wu Cai, a burly man with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a mane as bushy as a lion's mane.

Sergeant, do you have some kind of misconception about your appearance?

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Remember to come find me after you finish your shift tonight, and we'll celebrate your promotion to team leader."

Even constables have to clock in and out. Clocking in for work is called "dianmao," and clocking out is called "sanzhi."

"Okay, squad leader," Mu Yang said.

"Alright, alright, you've been promoted to squad leader, so we're now equals. I'm a few years older, so please just call me Brother Wu." Wu Cai waved his hand.

After saying that, Wu Cai turned and left.

As one of the four, no, now five leaders of Qingxi County, he has a lot to do every day.

After all, he had so many brothers under his command.

If Mu Yang hadn't just been promoted and hadn't had time to assign people to his team, he wouldn't be so relaxed right now.

After parting ways with Wu Cai, Mu Yang casually placed his left hand on the hilt of the Imperial Feather Broadsword, gave it a slight grip, and lifted it upwards as if by accident.

It's really quite heavy to have something weighing over 300 pounds hanging around your waist.

I need to equip myself with the "Dragon Subduing Saber Technique" as soon as possible.

With this in mind, Mu Yang immediately found a secluded place and silently recited it in his heart.

"Equipment: Dragon Subduing Blade Technique!"

[Ding! The Dragon Subduing Saber Technique has been equipped!]

The Dragon Subduing Saber Technique: Beginner → Minor Success → Major Success → Perfection!

In an instant, countless memories of cultivating the Dragon Subduing Saber Technique appeared in Mu Yang's mind, as if he had personally cultivated it for twenty years, perfecting every move to perfection.

At the same time, a familiar burning sensation surged from every part of his body.

This is the abundant qi and blood derived from mastering the "Dragon Subduing Saber Technique" to perfection.

Under his skillful control, the Qi and blood quickly spread to the major tendons throughout his body, constantly refining them.

In just a moment, the tendons were formed!

Gain 500 jin!

This wasn't the end of it. The remaining abundant blood and energy continued to envelop his entire body's bones, gradually nourishing and refining them, making them even harder.

The entire process lasted for several breaths. Finally, as the last trace of vital energy merged into the bones, the Bone Forging Realm was achieved!

Gain 1500 jin!

Mu Yang clenched his fist, then drew the Imperial Feather Broadsword from his waist and brandished it a few times.

The original sense of obscurity caused by its heaviness has completely disappeared.

With his current strength of nearly 3500 jin in one arm, he can easily wield a mere 300 jin longsword.

No special moves are needed; a simple swing of the blade alone creates gusts of wind that whip up the surrounding tree branches, making them sway wildly—it's quite terrifying.

"With this strength, if I were to encounter that rat demon again, I probably wouldn't even need to draw my sword; I could just smash it into mincemeat with my bare hands."

Mu Yang sheathed his sword, sighing inwardly.

Then he looked at the equipment slots.

[Equipped Items: 1. Rat Demon Corpse, 2. Dragon Subduing Blade Technique]

Current number of available equipment slots: 1

The number of empty equipment slots, which was originally 0, has somehow become 1.

"As expected, advancing in realm increases the number of equipment slots!"

Looking at the extra equipment slot, Mu Yang's lips curled up slightly.

Since an equipment slot had become available, Mu Yang didn't hesitate and immediately equipped the "Light Body Three Breaths" skill he had just acquired.

Unlike the intense heat brought by the "Dragon Subduing Blade Technique," after equipping the "Light Body Three Breaths" equipment, apart from the memory of various blood circulation and breathing frequencies, it only made his leg muscles a little tighter and his body a little lighter.

Apart from that, there aren't many changes.

Clearly, this type of martial art, which focuses on skill, does not have a significant effect on increasing qi and blood.

However, Mu Yang didn't care, since what he wanted was the combat enhancement effect brought by the three breaths of lightness.

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At the same time.

The county government office of Qingxi County, specifically the office of the county constable.

"You mean, this constable named Mu Yang has a real talent for martial arts?"

County Lieutenant Zhou Heng put down the letter in his hand and looked at Liu, the clerk beside him.

Liu, the clerk, nodded.

After Mu Yang and Wu Cai left, Liu Shuli immediately came here and told Zhou Heng about Mu Yang's talent.

Seeing this, Zhou Heng closed his eyes slightly and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

After a long while, Zhou Heng opened his eyes and sighed, "Unfortunately, time waits for no one. The Wang, Hu, and Liu families have controlled Qingxi County for a long time, and in recent years, their arrogance has become more and more rampant. The newly appointed magistrate is still a helpless coward. By the time Mu Yang has grown up, it will probably be too late."

"In that case, write a letter in my name and send it to the Demon Slaying Division branch in the prefecture. If his talent is truly as you say, he will surely gain the attention of the Demon Slaying Division. Perhaps we can use the Demon Slaying Division to eliminate the three families that are plaguing the county!"

"Until then, let's do him a favor and provide him with as many resources as possible."

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What is the Demon Slayer Division?

In a private room of a two-story restaurant, Mu Yang put down his chopsticks and looked curiously at Wu Cai sitting at the table.

Wu Cai, holding a chicken leg, wiped the grease from his mouth and said with a hint of longing, "The Demon Slaying Division is the most powerful department in our Great Jing Dynasty, and also the sharpest blade in the court. It can slay demons and eliminate evil on the outside, and intimidate princes and nobles on the inside."

"They can even act first and report later, and arresting people is as easy as drinking tea or water; their power is boundless."

"Most importantly, those who can enter are all the chosen ones, each with outstanding martial arts talent. It is said that even the weakest among them has the cultivation of the fourth realm."

The path of martial arts has three stages: the first is skin and flesh, the second is tendons and bones, the third is blood and marrow. As for what the fourth stage is, Mu Yang doesn't know either.

But if someone at the second level of cultivation has the strength of three thousand catties in one arm, how strong must a fourth-level martial artist be?

And this is only the weakest among the Demon Slayers.

Wow, the world is indeed vast, and there are many talented people everywhere.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Come on, to celebrate your promotion to squad leader, I specially reserved a private room for you at Qingxiang Restaurant."

After a hearty meal, Wu Cai, with a rosy complexion, enthusiastically pulled Mu Yang outside.

Qingxianglou sounds elegant, but it was actually a place for pleasure-seeking and drinking with women.

It is also very popular because of the high quality and good attitude of its internal service staff.

The price is a bit high, though. With his monthly salary of five taels, he probably can't even drink a few cups of wine.

It's clear that Wu and Cai really went all out.

It's worth mentioning that although Mu Yang has been here for twenty years, he has never actually been to a place like Qingxianglou.

It's not that he's particularly upright; it's simply because he's broke.

Now that he has the opportunity, he is quite curious about what makes this place, which has attracted scholars and poets throughout history, so special.

He wants to give it a personal critique!