Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

And around it, all the blue talismans were completely surrounded.

This scene, which seemed to freeze time, was visually stunning. With a clench of his right hand, the old Taoist priest in plain clothes sent the purple dragon back into Gongming's body.

Wu Huanian's blood and qi surged on the spot, and he spat out a mouthful of blood mist, collapsing to the ground.

Although the old Taoist priest in plain clothes only made one move, he had already injured Wu Huanian to the point that he was no longer able to fight.

The moment the old Taoist priest in plain clothes made his move, he lost his balance and instantly dissolved into a pool of ink.

Seeing this, Qin Daorong shook his head helplessly. His own level of skill was still insufficient, and the old Taoist in plain clothes he drew was only enough to barely unleash one move.

"A commoner, yet possessing extraordinary talismans—this is... Bai Taicang, a second-rank immortal!"

With his mouth full of blood, Wu Huanian stared at the old Taoist priest in plain clothes, his expression filled with disbelief: "You're only a third-grade painter, how could you possibly copy Bai Taicang's work!"

"There's no need for Marquis Wuyi to worry about that; I, Qin, have my own abilities." Qin Daorong picked up his brush and began to paint.

Iron tablets flew out and landed around Wu Huanian, tilting and forming angles with each other. This firmly pinned him to the ground, rendering him completely immobile.

With Steward Chu dead and Wu Huanian captured, the chaos of the night has finally come to a complete end.

The resurrected Han Wan'er was in a state of confusion, her mind like that of a wild beast; she could do nothing but scratch and bite.

This person is sufficient evidence to prove that Marquis Wuyi fell into depravity halfway and even conspired with sorcerers.

Then the Demon-Subduing Officer brought iron shackles to lock him up, preparing to take him back to the Demon-Suppressing Prison for imprisonment.

Everywhere in the Marquis of Wuyi’s residence was subjected to a thorough search by the Demon Subduing Guards. Any information related to demons was brought back to the Demon Subduing Division.

Faced with the Demon Slayer's search, the servants in the mansion all wore deathly silence on their faces.

Everyone knew very well that after tonight, the Shang Dynasty would probably only have thirty-five kings and marquises left.

"You four deserve the most credit for stopping Marquis Wuyi from escaping tonight. Tell me, what reward do you want? As long as it's within the bounds, I can grant it to you."

In the banquet hall of the Marquis of Wuyi's residence, Qin Daorong sat in the main seat and laughed loudly.

Beside him were Zuo Yuanhao, the leader of the first team of the Bronze Leopards; Dian Tu, the leader of the tenth team; and Song Tieshan, the leader of the thirteenth team.

And Su Qianqian, the leader of Team Six.

They were the members of Ning Xiu's temporary patrol team, with each of the four members serving as the leader of their respective squad.

Tonight, the four of them joined forces to discover the secret of Chunmange and completely crushed the big fish, Marquis Wuyi, who had fallen halfway through his life.

Qin Daorong was overjoyed and immediately began calculating the merits within the Marquis of Wuyi's residence.

Upon hearing this, Ning Xiu and the other three sitting not far away exchanged glances, their eyes filled with joy and excitement.

There aren't many rules and scheming in the Demon Extermination Bureau. When your superior tells you that you can ask for a reward...

Just speak directly. There's no need to be like those officials in the imperial court, who first engage in a series of false modesty and politeness to make their superiors think that you are not arrogant or impatient and can keep your composure.

If you actually do that, the people from the Demon Extermination Bureau will think you're out of your mind.

The job of a Demon Slayer is to fight evil spirits; it's a life-or-death situation, and you could die in a foreign land at any time during a mission.

In this situation, people are too busy strengthening their own capabilities to bother with formalities.

"Lord Qin, I would like to obtain the 'Hundred Battles Blood Refining Strategy' written by Lord Xiao Qinhu, the Silver Tiger Demon Subduer."

While they were thinking, Liu Yong, who was temporarily in charge, was the first to say what he wanted.

Ning Xiu had heard of this book; it was a body-refining technique written by a martial arts master of the third rank. It was not included in the Three Saints Hall, but it was extremely powerful once mastered.

However, this technique is not very meaningful to me, since I only need to keep improving my Golden Bell Shield level.

Once you reach the peak level, you can evolve your skills using the proficiency panel, so there's no need to use new body-refining techniques in the short term.

"Approved. I'll have Zuo Yuanhao bring it to you in a few days." Qin Daorong nodded in agreement.

Zuo Yuanhao, the leader of the team next to him, looked at Liu Yong with satisfaction and pride. The reward was well-deserved.

"Lord Qin, may I apply to become Lord Nan Yuanxing's disciple?" After hesitating for a long time, Li Yueying finally couldn't help but ask.

Nan Yuanxing, the Silver Tiger Demon-Subduing Captain of the Demon-Subduing Division, is one of the 'Three Tigers of Demon Subduing', jointly commanding the Demon-Subduing Division with Qin Daorong.

Ning Xiu had never met this person before, but he had heard that she was an exceptionally beautiful woman with an outstanding figure and appearance, and that she possessed the strength of a third-grade immortal, which was a perfect match for Li Yueying.

"This..." Upon hearing Li Yueying's words, the person who had been hesitant instantly became Qin Daorong.

This matter is both simple and difficult, depending entirely on whether Nan Yuanxing agrees or not.

Although I am quite familiar with Nan Yuanxing, it is really not appropriate for me to make a decision for him right now, since taking on a disciple requires a lot of thought.

Qin Daorong could only say sincerely, "I can talk to her about this for you, but I can't be sure whether she'll agree in the end."

"Thank you very much, Lord Qin," Li Yueying said happily.

Song Tieshan, the leader of the thirteenth team, looked at Li Yueying with a helpless expression. If the apprenticeship could be successfully completed, then the reward would be extremely valuable.

After all, having a master who is at the third level of the Immortal Path is a huge boost to one's own strength.

Conversely, it would be a huge loss, directly wasting an opportunity to obtain a precious cultivation technique or a top-tier magic weapon.

However, young people have their own ideas and pursuits, and as the team leader, he had no intention of making any comments.

"Lord Qin, I would like to establish a Bronze Leopard Squad. I can recruit members from any existing Bronze Leopard Squad, as long as they agree."

After Li Yueying, Qin Ben, who had been thinking for a long time, said casually.

"Cough!" The leader of the tenth squad, Dian Tu Ben, was drinking tea when he heard this and choked, coughing violently.

He looked at Qin Ben, and the two stared at each other, their eyes conveying countless unspoken messages.

"So you think you're all grown up and want to go solo? What have I ever done to you?"

'It's all because the team leader is too charming'

'You kid probably have more to your mind than just being the team leader.'

'Adults understand me best.'

Qin Daorong stroked his beard: "As long as a Demon Subduer reaches the middle third rank, they can apply to establish a new Bronze Leopard Squad. As for the method of recruiting people you mentioned, I agree."

"That's wonderful! Thank you, Lord Qin!" Qin Ben quickly expressed his gratitude.

It has to be said that the reward Qin Ben wanted was truly baffling.

It is likely that no one but himself truly knows his purpose.

In an instant, only one person remained who had not yet spoken of what reward he desired, and all eyes were now focused on him.

Faced with everyone's gaze, Ning Xiu really didn't know how to speak, because he didn't have anything in particular he wanted.

But we have to say it now, since our superiors are all waiting.

Ning Xiu then said, "I have already collected the pair of Thunderclap Purple Lightning Hammers belonging to True Immortal Zi Lei."

"We are still missing the Purple Lightning Hammer to unleash the true power of both weapons. I hope you, sir, can use all the connections and resources of the Demon Subduing Division to help me retrieve the Purple Lightning Hammer."

【036】Martial Arts Acupoint

"The Purple Lightning Hammer..." Qin Daorong's expression drifted into a moment of reminiscence.

The owner of the Thunder and Purple Lightning Twin Hammers was the former Silver Tiger Demon Subduer, the weapon of the Purple Thunder True Man.

Ten years ago, Master Zi Lei was already at the third level of the Immortal Path. Because of his extraordinary talent, he was highly regarded by everyone, and it would not be difficult for him to reach the first level in the future.

If it weren't for the accident that happened during a demon-slaying expedition, Master Zi Lei would probably be shouldering the heavy responsibility of the Demon-Subduing Division by now, and would have been promoted to Golden Dragon Demon-Subduing Captain.

During that demon-slaying battle, Master Zi Lei's pair of golden hammers were unfortunately lost. Unexpectedly, one of them appeared in the hands of a Demon-Subduing Iron Horse Guardian today.

"To restore the glory of our predecessors in the Demon Subduing Division is our bounden duty."

Since you were able to find the Thunder Hammer, it means you have a connection with Master Zi Lei. I grant your request.

Tomorrow I will have all the Demon Slayers of the Demon Slayer Division do their best to search for clues about the Purple Lightning Hammer while they are out, so that you can collect both hammers as soon as possible.

"To take the place of Master Zi Lei and continue to suppress evil spirits, eliminate demons, and protect the people of the Great Shang Dynasty." Qin Daorong nodded in agreement.

"Thank you, Lord Qin."

Of all the lands under heaven, sixteen states were still under the control of the Shang Dynasty, while twenty other states were affected by evil spirits and demons and were forced to split apart.

Without the help of a behemoth like the Demon Subduing Division, Ning Xiu's hope of finding another Purple Lightning Hammer would be extremely slim.

The Thunder and Lightning Blade, lacking either one of its handles, is merely a hammer weighing 320 pounds.

Only with both hammers in hand can one unleash the divine power of immortal magic to command heavenly thunder and control lightning.

"Although the four of you are currently only at the lower third rank, each of you is an indispensable cornerstone of the Demon Subduing Division. It is because of you that the Demon Subduing Division exists today. I hope that the four of you will cultivate diligently and advance to the middle third rank as soon as possible, establish your own Bronze Leopard Squad, eliminate evil spirits from the world for the Demon Subduing Division, reclaim twenty states for the Great Shang, and rebuild a peaceful and prosperous world." Song Tieshan said with his fists clasped.

Although he was the Bronze Leopard Demon-Subduing Captain, Ning Xiu's superior, his words at this moment were very sincere, without the condescending attitude one might expect from a superior.

They clearly regarded Ning Xiu and his companions as the future pillars of the Demon Subduing Division, which filled Ning Xiu and the others with many emotions.

Now that the rewards have been distributed, Qin Daorong must have many instructions to give to the Copper Leopard Demon-Subduing Guards regarding tonight's raid on the Marquis of Wuyi's residence to capture the Marquis of Wuyi. He must ensure a clean end and swiftly smooth over the aftermath of this matter.

Ning Xiu and the other three bowed and left the hall. Their night patrol time was over, and they were all free now, so they prepared to return to the Demon Subduing Division to rest.

On the road.

"Qin Ben, I really don't understand the reward you're asking for. Could you explain it to me so I can understand?" Ning Xiu asked, carrying a hammer.

Liu Yong and Li Yueying also cast curious glances their way.

After all, such an opportunity to reward merits given by the Silver Tiger Demon-Subduing Commandant is extremely rare, and Qin Ben's reward tonight seems like a huge loss to outsiders.

Qin Ben smiled mysteriously and said, "Do you all know where the Demon Subduing Division's greatest merit comes from?"

“Then it must be sending troops to attack the several demon kingdoms that have occupied twenty prefectures of the Great Shang,” Liu Yong replied without hesitation.

"Indeed, do those gentlemen know about the 'Demon-Subduing and General-Slaying Envoy'?"

"Hmm? What is this?" Ning Xiu was hearing this title for the first time and couldn't help but be curious.

He looked at Liu Yong and Li Yueying, whose faces also showed confusion and bewilderment. They were clearly hearing about it for the first time, just like Ning Xiu.

Qin Ben looked at Ning Xiu and the other two: "The Bronze Leopard Demon-Subduing Captains can form their own Bronze Leopard Squads to go out and exorcise demons. Once promoted to Silver Tiger Demon-Subduing Captains, they will either be stationed in Chaotian Capital and various state capitals and cities, or rush to the front lines to provide reinforcements."

However, there was another thing he could do while serving as a Bronze Leopard Demon Slayer: form a squad composed entirely of Bronze Leopard Demon Slayers.

Heading deep into the twenty states occupied by the demon kingdom to slay demon generals everywhere, this is the Demon-Subduing and General-Slaying Envoy.