Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Qingzhou, Demon-suppression Bureau.

Two horse-drawn carriages stopped at the side door.

"Miss, shouldn't we take the young master back home?" Li Xiaoer jumped down, worried.

"They're just external injuries. Take him to Official Bai's place. He's skilled in medicine and won't leave any scars."

Li Mujin knew her brother's temperament well. He was most averse to others bringing up his identity as a scion, attributing all his achievements to the support of the Li family... Although in fact, it was true; without the covert care of his parents, with his reckless and impulsive nature, he didn't know how many times he would have died.

The more others gossiped about the matter behind his back, the more he wanted to prove himself.

Thus becoming more impulsive, creating more messes for the Li family to clean up.

For example, with this River Demon incident, given that several colonels were already missing, and a blood-stained token had been received—a clear sign of insufficient manpower—he still did not want to ask for help from other flanks, stubbornly charging in, hoping to pick up stragglers.

If not for the variable that was Shen Yi, he almost got the entire group killed in Shuiyun Village. Stay updated through empire

Now, sustaining only some external injuries was like being blessed.

"He deserves to lie down for a month, To properly reflect on this."

Hearing this, Li Xiaoer couldn't help but explain, "The young master had become much more stable. It all started when Lord Fang Heng, whom he never got along with, was chosen as a disciple by the General... Then, he was provoked in Baiyun County... That's why he became so anxious."

As he spoke, he glanced at the figure ahead with the corner of his eye.

It must be said that the other party had managed to provoke the young master, and it was not just luck that helped him forge a relationship with Lord Lin. Given his strength, as long as he had some time, he would become a powerful figure not inferior to Fang Heng.

Both came from humble backgrounds, but Fang Heng caught the eye of the General by fighting alone and risking his life, killing a Demonic Beast at the late phase of the Jade Liquid Boundary, and successfully advanced to become a Third-Rank Tribune.

Compared to that, Shen Yi was slightly less impressive, as the River Demon he killed was in a state of exhaustion, but one must not forget, his realm was far lower than Fang Heng's.

This martial feat was even more shocking than those of Lord Fang.

Thinking of this, Li Xiaoer shook his head, looking sympathetically at Li Xinhan, who was wrapped up like a rice dumpling. He went inside to summon people to carry the two injured men into the Demon-suppression Bureau.

"Please, Officer Shen, it's time to claim your reward."

Li Mujin took a half step to the side and gestured teasingly with her hand.

Under her guidance,

Shen Yi quickly arrived at the entrance of the Foreign Affairs Hall.

The colonels coming and going in a hurry, upon noticing the rich bloody demonic aura on the young man, couldn't help but slow their steps and gave him looks of admiration.

A Second Pattern Commandant who happened to come out from inside also stepped aside to make way, congratulating with folded hands, "Congratulations on your victorious return, brother."

Suddenly being stared at by so many people,

Shen Yi felt a bit uncomfortable, nodded, and replied, "Thank you."

Then he followed Li Mujin into the hall.

Greeting them was a large, polished counter, behind which stood a man and a woman.

Their dark clothes were the same, with the distinction being on their shoulders.

Unlike the ferocious Golden Wolves of the outer camp, embroidered on their clothes was a Golden Eagle with piercing eyes.

The wolf prowls a thousand miles, the eagle surveys all directions.

Just as Liu Xiujie had described, the two Incamp Colonels, despite their polite smiles, exuded an aura of nobility different from those outside, clearly of higher birth.

Li Mujin pushed forward the documents issued by the Shuiyun Village hall: "All the colonels who went to attend the ceremony are deceased, with a Jade Liquid Boundary demon involved, all have been put down."

Upon hearing this, the Incamp lady showed no sign of sorrow. Instead, her smile seemed even more genuine, apparently recognizing the Li siblings. Without mentioning the casualties, she lamented, "Xin Han is going to be promoted to flank general now. In the future, I'll have to address him as 'sir' as well."

A few outer camp commandants glanced at her coldly but did not dare to say much, turning and leaving the Foreign Affairs Hall.

Li Mujin's expression was calm, showing no intention of exchanging pleasantries as she said indifferently, "Then you'll have to wait a few more months. Please take a careful look through the document."

Upon hearing this, the other man reached out to flip through the document, his eyes reflecting a hint of puzzlement: "First merit, Shen Yi?"

Although unfamiliar with this name, instances where a team leader's achievements were listed below those of subordinates were not completely unheard of but were still extremely rare.

Especially considering Li Xinhan was only one first merit away from promotion.

It made the situation even more incomprehensible.

As he continued to read further, his pupils shrank slightly: "You eradicated the Shuiyun Township River God?"

The man looked up in surprise, finally resting his gaze on the silent young man standing behind Li Mujin.

After a moment, he chuckled, "Brother, your skill at containing your presence is truly remarkable. Another master brought in by Old Master Li, no doubt. According to the rules, you should be promoted by one rank. As for the reward, do you want a martial arts technique or precious pills?"

Finally, the topic had shifted to something of his interest.

Shen Yi stepped forward, his goal clear: "The Wind-Thunder Sun-Melting Manual."

As soon as he spoke, the two people behind the counter suddenly fell silent, exchanging glances, their faces inexplicably filled with more reverence.

He wants this martial arts internal technique, so is he truly at the Initial Realm?

Originally thought to be here to manage the route for Li Xinhan, it turns out he was here to effortlessly reap the merits.

What kind of identity must he have...

They quickly composed themselves, turned, and went inside. After about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, they returned with a brand-new ink robe, a transcript of the martial arts technique, and a bottle of elixirs.

"Just leave your old uniform aside after you change out of it; we'll send someone to collect it. This transcript has been prepared in advance by someone, saving you the trouble. As for the elixirs, according to the rules, newcomers to the Demon-suppression Bureau are entitled to ten years' worth of medicinal baths. You probably won't need that, so it's been exchanged for Qi Gathering Elixirs instead."

The woman smiled as she placed the items on the table.

The man, on the other hand, took another bottle of elixirs from his sleeve, "Those are from the Imperial Court, but this is a little greeting gift from us, a small token of appreciation."

Li Mujin turned to the side, her gaze shifting elsewhere.

Shen Yi gathered his items, deliberately leaving behind the additional bottle of elixirs, and said calmly, "Thank you for your kind intentions, I'll take it to heart."

Although he didn't want to become entangled with them, he did not ostentatiously display an unapproachable or disdainful demeanor.

He turned and left the External Affairs Hall.

Li Mujin followed out and laughed, "Are you so adverse to getting involved with the young nobles of Qingzhou?"

Shen Yi stopped in his tracks and turned to answer in a measured tone, his voice holding a bit more seriousness, "While your connections are useful, I fear that if I use them too much, I may have to change my surname."

It was like just now when the ten years' worth of medicinal baths were exchanged for Qi Gathering Elixirs.

These things were available according to the rules, but if nobody mentioned them, they might as well not exist.

Someone would collect his clothes, and someone had already prepared transcripts of the martial arts manual...

It seemed that having just a little background meant these trivial matters would be smoothly handled by unseen hands behind the scenes.

No one dislikes convenience, but everything comes at a price.

"Why draw such clear lines?" Li Mujin stretched her body, batting her lashes, "According to that kid Li Xinhan, he wants you to be his personal guard and even marry his sister. Maybe in the future, you could become part of the family."

Shen Yi looked at her twinkling eyes, pondering for a moment, then replied with added seriousness in his voice, "It's better to keep things clear."

"Tsk, you're no fun," she said.

Li Mujin walked ahead with her hands behind her back, "I'll show you to your accommodation; since those guys will probably have to stay in the medical center, you'll have to live by yourself for a while."

As she turned around, her tone remained as usual, still in that playful and teasing manner, yet her eyes narrowed slightly.