Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

Ren Qianxing glanced at Jin Rou and her coachman, and without refusing, readily agreed: "Alright, come with me."

A black wind can carry a maximum of three people, so there's no need to trouble Ning Xiu and the others to give up a spot. Seeing that Ren Qianxing had already agreed.

Ning Xiu didn't say anything, but touched the ears of the iron-eating beast he was riding, signaling it to continue on its way.

As Ning Xiu passed by the few surviving bandits, they suddenly removed their masks, jumped off their horses, and knelt down to kowtow to him.

"Don't kill me, don't kill me."

"I know I was wrong, please don't kill me..."

Boom boom boom!

The men banged their heads loudly and forcefully, and soon blood appeared on their foreheads.

This made Ren Qianxing, Zheng Wu, Xia Yunsi, and Shen Congyun look at him strangely. If they didn't know Ning Xiu's character, they would probably have mistaken him for some kind of great demon.

It's no small feat to frighten someone into such a frenzied state.

Ning Xiu's expression was complicated. It seemed that after sending Master Chan Hui to Nanjiang City to heal his injuries, he would have to hurry up and find the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu.

Otherwise, if we let this guy wander around outside, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause in the future.

It wouldn't be good if it affected my image.

After bypassing the giant palm-shaped pit left by the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu, the group continued their journey towards Nanjiang City.

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The area far from the capital city of Chaotian is significantly more chaotic and complex than the capital city.

Sects, factions, family power, gangs, organizations... all these things have influenced the daily lives of ordinary people.

The Demon-Subduing Officers dispatched by the Demon-Subduing Bureau to various places are only concerned with evil spirits harming people; local security, economy, and rules are none of their business.

Therefore, outside of Jingzhou, the situation of various forces vying for resources and territory is extremely serious.

As long as you do not collude with demons, do not harm people with evil spirits, and do not threaten the safety of the Demon Subduing Officer, the Demon Subduing Officer will not cause you any trouble.

There was once a city in Yunze Prefecture where a shocking tragedy occurred.

Several gangs secretly collaborated to murder a Copper Leopard Demon-Subduing Officer, displaying his corpse at the city gate as a show of loyalty to the Black Heaven Gate.

This incident enraged the higher-ups of the Demon Subduing Bureau, who dispatched over a hundred Demon Subduing Officers to the area. Within three days, they apprehended all those involved, no matter how well they hid.

All those involved were to be subjected to one of the following methods: dismemberment by five horses, slow slicing, or branding with copper pillars. The executions were to be carried out publicly to intimidate the people.

Anyone who dares to associate with demons and plots to kill the Demon-Subduing Commander will suffer the same fate.

The authority of the Demon Subduing Division is not to be offended.

The pillars of the Demon-Subduing Guards paid for it with their lives.

Since that incident, all the major powers in various regions have issued a new strict rule.

'No one is permitted to attempt to harm the Demon-Subduing Commander; violators will be executed immediately.'

As the capital of Yunze Prefecture, Nanjiang City is home to countless powerful and complex factions.

Some sects recruit a wide number of disciples to build their reputation, and then specifically recruit the sons of wealthy merchants and officials to expand their sect's influence.

Some families with influence opened shops and did business, determined to occupy a place in Nanjiang City and become local tyrants.

Some gangs recruit thugs who make a living by collecting protection money and security fees.

Some mysterious organizations operate by taking on assassination targets, selling intelligence, and stealing items.

It's extremely complicated, and most of the deals and shady dealings are shady.

There are many powerful people in the world, but not everyone is willing to give their lives for the safety of the people and the country.

These people did not choose to join the Demon Subduing Bureau, but instead worked for various forces in the common people to make money.

The Demon Extermination Bureau turns a blind eye to this, since everyone has their own ambitions. Without the genuine desire to become a Demon Extermination Officer and the will to fight against evil spirits, it is meaningless to forcibly bring them into the Demon Extermination Bureau. On the contrary, it may lead to unpredictable hidden dangers.

Therefore, as long as these extraordinary people in the countryside do not do anything to harm the Shang Dynasty, the Demon Subduing Division will not interfere with what shady things they do in private.

Jin Rou is the eldest daughter of the Jinmen sect in Nanjiang City. As a sect that specializes in taking on disciples and passing on martial arts, the Jinmen sect leader, Jin Dalong, is a sixth-rank martial artist, famous for his spear techniques. His spear can be as fierce as a tiger or as agile as a snake. As a result, many people who like to practice with spears come to become his disciples.

The Golden Gate holds a prominent position in Nanjiang City. With about a hundred disciples, they rarely steal resources from others, and other forces seldom provoke them.

This peaceful life was shattered yesterday. Recalling the scenes and moments of yesterday, Jin Rou still felt like she was in a nightmare.

The reason all stems from another force in Nanjiang City, the 'White Horse Bandits,' which are the masked bandits who were chasing Jin Rou.

"Father, when I get back, I will do everything in my power to avenge you." Sitting on Black Wind's back, Jin Rou looked towards Nanjiang City and thought to herself.

Driven by the speed of the strange beasts, the group sped along and soon saw the outline of Nanjiang City on the ground.

As a city located in Yunze Prefecture, Nanjiang City has a unique architectural style in the southwest region.

With black tiles and white walls, the walls are tall and there are eaves and canopies everywhere, providing a temporary shelter for passersby when they encounter heavy rain.

Meanwhile, the ground of Nanjiang City is covered with drainage channels with indentations that flow everywhere, which can quickly drain the accumulated rainwater into the Baixiang River in the north of the city.

This would prevent the ground in Nanjiang City from becoming flooded and difficult for pedestrians to cross during heavy rains.

At the city gate, several soldiers wearing straw hats and holding long spears stood guard. When Ning Xiu and his group approached, one of them immediately stepped forward and said respectfully, "Greetings, esteemed Demon-Subduing Commanders. Please show us your Demon-Subduing Tokens."

The area outside Jingzhou is not as safe as Jingzhou, so even the Demon-Subduing Guard needs to be strictly checked before entering the city.

This is to prevent evildoers from taking advantage of the soldiers' awe of the Demon-Subduing Commandant to exploit loopholes.

Ning Xiu took out his iron horse token for the soldiers to check, and with nothing else to do, he began to look around the city gate of Nanjiang City.

Although he had already become a mid-level third-rank martial artist, he did not stay in the Demon Subduing Division for too long last time before going on a long trip with Ren Qianxing and Zhengwu.

So I didn't have time to exchange for a new token with the company. When I get back this time, I will need to exchange for a bronze leopard-shaped token.

"Gentlemen, please."

After checking the tokens, the soldiers stepped back to clear the way, allowing Ning Xiu and his companions to enter the city smoothly.

As the largest city in Yunze Prefecture, Nanjiang City may not be as prosperous and bustling as Chaotiandu, but it is still far superior to most other cities.

Upon entering Nanjiang City, one is greeted by Qinglong Avenue, which leads directly to the front city area. Stalls, shops, and vendors line both sides of the avenue, their shouts filling the air.

As soon as Ning Xiu and his group appeared, riding on strange beasts, they attracted the attention of many people.

Apart from Chaotiandu, strange beasts are rarely seen on ordinary days, especially when so many of them appear at the same time.

"Mom, what a big tiger!"

"The wild boar's bristles are so black and glossy. The owner must be a very careful person to take such good care of this wild boar. Look at the lines on its body, every piece of meat is perfectly cut and delicious."

"Huh! There's another iron-eating beast here. My God, someone actually dares to ride such a dangerous wild animal."

Upon seeing the iron-eating beast beneath Ning Xiu's seat, an old man exclaimed in surprise.

The Iron-Eating Beast's territory is not in Yunze Prefecture, so for the people of Nanjiang City, this big bear with a silly-looking head and black eyes is still quite a rarity.

Many young people and children even praised the old man for being kind and cute. When they heard the old man say that the iron-eating beast was a dangerous wild animal, they couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Uncle, why is it called the Iron-Eating Beast? Is it really that dangerous?"

"There's some truth to that. It's said that the more dangerous an animal is, the more harmless it looks."

Hearing the questions from those around him, the old man slowly explained, "Years ago, a beast that ate iron appeared in Nanjiang City. It devoured copper and iron, and even gnawed through walls."

At that time, more than a dozen bandits armed with knives were no match for the Iron-Eating Beast, leaving behind a gruesome corpse. Finally, the Iron-Eating Beast hid deep in the mountains and was never seen again.

"Such a thing exists?! I never imagined that this iron-eating beast would be so dangerous."

"I've learned a lot. Thank you for clearing up my doubts, sir."

"That Demon-Subduing Commander riding the Iron-Eating Beast is truly a formidable man."

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, Ning Xiu's iron-eating beast, which was carrying bamboo in its mouth, turned its head in bewilderment, looking at the people pointing and whispering about it with some confusion.

'Strange guy.'

Compared to the exotic beasts that Ning Xiu and the others selected from the Beast Taming Workshop, Shen Congyun's donkey seemed quite unremarkable.

However, this was exactly the effect he wanted to see. As long as he was inconspicuous enough, he wouldn't attract anyone's attention.

As long as you don't attract attention, there will be no unnecessary conflict. And if there's no unnecessary conflict, there's no need to take action.

As long as I don't have to take action, I am safe.

When traveling, safety comes first; keep a low profile and act discreetly.

This is the life philosophy that Shen Congyun has always adhered to.

"Thank you for the ride, sir. We've arrived in Nanjiang City now, and I should be leaving," Jin Rou said to Ren Qianxing.

Upon hearing the sound, Ren Qianxing stopped Black Wind, making it easier for Jin Rou and her coachman to climb down Black Wind's back.

"Thank you all, sirs. I'll be taking my leave now," Jin Rou said, clasping her hands in a fist salute.

"No need to be so polite, we're all going the same way." Ning Xiu nodded.

After saying that, Jin Rou quickly left with her coachman.

This incident was merely a minor episode in the journey for the group, and they didn't dwell on it, continuing on their way.

The Mongolian side is currently still at Yunxia Mountain dealing with the issues of the underworld, as well as the follow-up matters at Yunxia Mountain, such as evil spirits, the Avici Sutra, and so on.

These are all issues that require some time to resolve, so the Mongolians are temporarily unable to return to Nanjiang City.

Before Ning Xiu arrived, he specifically instructed Ning Xiu to take Master Chan Hui to Nanjiang City to find a doctor named Hua Zhen for help. Hua Zhen was a fourth-rank physician with superb medical skills.

He was one of the Demon-Subduing Officers who accompanied the Mongols to Nanjiang City to take charge.

In every city within the Great Shang territory, there is a special garden built for the use of the Demon-Subduing Guards.

You can stay here for a long time, or you can rest here. Demon-subduing officers like Meng Fang and Hua Zhen usually live in places like this.

After asking pedestrians for directions, Ning Xiu and his party arrived at the elegant garden built by the Demon Subduing Division in Nanjiang City.

There were no luxurious or expensive decorations; it was just an ordinary mansion.

Wealthy merchants' mansions usually have servants guarding the gates to prevent outsiders from sneaking in, but this elegant garden was unguarded and its gates were wide open.

Anyone with good mobility can easily walk in.

Carrying Master Chanhui on his back, and taking the Corpse-Slaying Blade and Thunder Hammer, Ning Xiu jumped off the Iron-Eating Beast and ran into the mansion first.

After leaving Yunxia Mountain, Master Chanhui's health deteriorated rapidly. If he didn't receive prompt treatment, he might not live to see the sun rise the day after tomorrow.