At the start of the game, you have one equipment slot; the effects of unequipping the equipment rema

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[Ding! Detected that the host has slain a fourth-tier spider demon. The equipment "Vast Great Dantian Construction Method" has met the conditions for permanent solidification. This equipment has been permanently solidified!]

[Ding! Detected that the host has slain a fourth-tier spider demon. The equipment "Extreme Power Subduing Dragon Mace" has met the conditions for permanent solidification. This equipment has been permanently solidified!]

[Ding! Detected that the host has slain a fourth-tier spider demon and acquired a small sleeve pouch.........]

[Ding! Detected that the host has slain a fourth-tier spider demon, equipment.........]

Current number of available equipment slots: 5

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The sound of the panel notification lessened Mu Yang's displeasure somewhat.

Putting aside her past experiences, Mu Yang still acknowledged her fourth-tier strength.

Whether it's the sharp spider spears, the sticky spider webs, or the eerie howling spirits, she can be considered the most troublesome monster Mu Yang has ever encountered.

More importantly, DedeCMS helped him solidify a total of five pieces of equipment, clearing his equipment inventory in one go.

I hope she can be reunited with that old woman in the afterlife.

"Brother Mu, are you alright?"

Lei Sai, holding a longbow, looked at the motionless Zhi Meng and walked over with a concerned expression.

Mu Yang snapped out of his thoughts and looked back.

Qin Yuan, Zhou Yao, and Ma Xuan also gathered around.

Zhou Yao stepped forward and took out a medicine bottle from her sleeve, intending to treat Mu Yang's wounds.

However, they found that Mu Yang's chest had no wounds other than torn clothes and some dried bloodstains.

Mu Yang: That little injury has already healed on its own.

Zhou Yao couldn't help but step forward and reach out to poke the spot on Mu Yang's chest where he had been stabbed.

The sensation from my fingertips wasn't like soft flesh; it felt more like firm, hard muscle.

"Hiss~~"

Zhou Yao gasped, withdrew her hand, and looked at Mu Yang as if he were a monster in human skin: "Is your body made of iron?"

"almost."

Mu Yang casually replied, bent down to pick up the black gold four-sided mace from the ground, and sheathed it.

"By the way, Captain Qin, what should we do with the monster's corpse?"

If it were just him, he would naturally put it directly into his sleeve pocket, then find a secluded spot and place it in his equipment inventory.

But since this is a team operation, he naturally had to ask.

Qin Yuan glanced at the dead spider demon, then looked at Mu Yang: "According to the regulations of the Demon Slaying Division, the final distribution ratio of demons depends on the amount of effort contributed."

"If it weren't for you today, Ma Xuan and I would probably be done for, so we're not taking it."

After speaking, Qin Yuan looked at Lei Sai and Zhou Yao.

Zhou Yao immediately shook her head: "Captain Qin, don't look at me, I'm just an assistant, how could I possibly take it?"

Lei Sai also stated that he would not take it.

"In that case, you can keep this demon. When we return to the Demon Slaying Division, you can exchange it for a high-grade Xuan-level merit," Qin Yuan said.

A Xuan-level superior merit requires leading the slaying of a fourth-tier demon.

Mu Yang clearly meets the criteria for receiving credit.

As for Qin Yuan and the others, since they were in a support role, they could only receive one-fifth of the Xuan-level superior merit.

In other words, even if you don't have the strength to kill monsters independently, as long as you stick with the team and complete five missions, you can still get a Xuan-level superior merit.

This is mainly due to the difference in strength between martial artists and demons.

Aside from geniuses, ordinary martial artists are simply not strong enough to fight demons one-on-one.

"I never expected that you, Brother Mu, could achieve a high-level Xuan-rank merit while still in the reserve stage. You truly live up to your reputation!" Lei Sai exclaimed from the side.

"By the way, Captain Qin, Brother Mu is so strong, can you apply for a spot in the selection for the Blessed Land?" Lei Sai asked.

A blessed land?

Mu Yang felt a little curious.

The last time he heard this title was when Xue She told him.

It is said that due to the problem with the blessed land, the Demon Slaying Division could not spare any manpower to recruit new members in various counties and had to go to the prefectural city on their own.

"Yes, that's definitely possible."

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Since Lei Sai mentioned the blessed land, I'll tell you about it."

"The so-called blessed land refers to a place where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is extremely abundant. Although we cannot absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth with our current level, natural plants, as well as mountains, rocks and rivers, can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

"With the blessing of abundant spiritual energy from heaven and earth, there is a high probability of treasures being born. These could be high-grade medicinal herbs, high-level demonic creatures, or even a special wonder."

"Places where special wonders are born are called blessed lands."

"Our Qinghe County's Demon Slaying Division manages a blessed land specifically for use by young people under the age of twenty-five."

"However, the number of places to go to the blessed land is limited, and in addition to our Qinghe County, there are also branches of the Demon Slaying Division from several surrounding counties and other forces participating."

"Therefore, the competition is fierce every year."

"First, we will select candidates from within our Demon Slaying Division. Then, they will compete with the young talents of Qinghe County and those selected from surrounding counties to determine who will ultimately enter the blessed land."

After listening to Qin Yuan's explanation, Mu Yang understood.

It all comes down to who has the strongest background and the biggest fist.

With the Demon Slayer Bureau backing him, he's qualified to participate in the competition; the rest is up to his fists.

He was quite confident in this regard.

"In short, theoretically speaking, everyone except Ma Xuan can apply, but whether you can get a spot in the end depends on your ability," Qin Yuan said.

Ma Xuan is already thirty; he's well past the age limit.

"Forget about me. I can't even beat Xiao Leizi, how could I possibly beat those monsters?" Zhou Yao shook her head repeatedly.

Lei Sai: Sister Yao, what do you mean by this?

Even though Zhou Yao considered herself weaker than him, he always had a feeling that Zhou Yao was subtly implying that he was no good.

"Muyang, what about you?" Qin Yuan asked.

"Captain Qin, I'd like to give it a try," Mu Yang said.

"Okay." Qin Yuan nodded. "Then I'll register you later. I'll let you know the specific selection time later."

"Then I'll have to trouble Captain Qin."

After the exchange, Mu Yang stepped forward, preparing to put Zhi Meng's corpse into his sleeve.

With so many people around and eyes watching, he naturally wouldn't equip it immediately; he could only wait until later.

"Tap tap tap—"

Just as Mu Yang was preparing to collect Zhi Meng's body, a series of hurried footsteps came from the direction of the village center.

Two figures staggered over; they were Wu Dehou, the village chief of Wujia Village, and his son, Wu You.

The two men were pale and disheveled, clearly having run all the way here.

Upon arriving, Wu Dehou immediately saw Zhimeng covered in blood, her spider legs severed, and she was already lifeless.

He felt as if his bones had been removed; his legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud.

"Dream Weaver... Dream Weaver!!!"

Wu Dehou's eyes were red-rimmed, his voice was hoarse as if it had been sanded, and turbid old tears rolled down his cheeks.

Wu You stood behind his father, his face pale, his lips trembling, unable to speak.

Upon seeing the Wu family father and son, Qin Yuan was immediately filled with rage.

"Great martial virtue!!"

Qin Yuan stepped forward and roared, "You, the Wu family father and son, worshipped demonic creatures, causing the village to be destroyed and people to die. Your crimes are heinous and you should be executed according to the law!!"

"Wait, Captain Qin!"

Lei Sai, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up, stepped forward, and whispered to Qin Yuan about Wu Yang's drugging and the deaths of Wu Yang and Yue Miao.

Qin Yuan frowned.

Even so, it only proves that Wu Yang was the culprit of this turmoil, and Wu Dehou and his son still bear the guilt of worshipping demons.

Just then, Mu Yang suddenly spoke up: "Captain Qin, wait a moment."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuan was stunned for a moment, and Lei Sai couldn't help but look at Mu Yang.

If we're talking about who among the five in the team has the strongest killing intent, Mu Yang is undoubtedly second to none.

He was able to attack those bodyguards who only drew their swords against him without hesitation, so why didn't he kill the Wu family father and son who were actually colluding with demons?

Mu Yang didn't explain, but simply put Zhi Meng's corpse into his sleeve pocket, then came to Wu Dehou's side and squatted down.

"Before I died, I told you this."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached the ears of everyone present clearly.

She said, "I'm sorry, I couldn't protect the village."

Wu Dehou shuddered, raised his head, and tears blurred his vision.

He lowered his head, pressing his forehead against the cold earth, his shoulders trembling violently.

"Thank you for informing me, sir!"

Mu Yang ignored his reply and simply walked back behind Qin Yuan without saying another word.

He had said everything he needed to say, and if Qin Yuan insisted on killing the Wu family father and son, he would not stop him.

Just like how he didn't hesitate to kill Su Wanqing and the five bodyguards back then, everyone has their own judgment.

Seeing this, Qin Yuan remained silent for a moment, not pursuing the matter further, but simply put his warhorse saber into his sleeve: "You'd better watch yourselves."

Qin Yuan turned around and walked towards the courtyard where he was temporarily staying in the village.

Mu Yang and his three companions immediately followed.

Under the moonlight, the five people cast long shadows.

Wu Dehou turned around and kowtowed heavily to the backs of the group.

Wu You also knelt down, his voice choked with sobs.