Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Linjiang Prefecture.

With the return of the old Mr. Chen Qiankun and the increasing difficulty to find a substantial demon menace within the area,

Shen Yi no longer had a reason to stay.

After dining in the evening and spending another night, he started to contemplate departing.

"Where do you plan to go?"

Lin Baiwei, who had learned of the recent events in the prefecture, suddenly looked forward with some anticipation, "Actually, I'm quite good at finding demons."

She might be of no use in the Condensation Elixir Realm, but Shen Yi seemed to spare no one, not even those in the Jade Liquid Boundary.

Just then, Jiang Qiulan walked in holding a letter, "The General wants us back, saying there are important matters to discuss."

The General, important matters?

Shen Yi slightly raised his eyes, guessing a bit about it.

The last time the tiny Demon King's blood and qi were sent to the Martial Temple, and now, after so many days, the outcome should be apparent.

"It shouldn't be anything bad," Jiang Qiulan had already read through it once, with each line exuding a measure of warmth that was rare for the Martial Immortal stationed in Qingzhou to show.

Lin Baiwei couldn't understand what the two were discussing, but she knew that it was something she couldn't partake in, so she quietly sat on the side.

"Let's go."

Shen Yi stood up and gave a slight nod to the young girl.

He also wanted to discuss some matters with the General; dealing with demons every day had rendered him unaccustomed, as he was used to reaping bountiful rewards.

With the same punch thrown,

some would yield the lifespans of demons that lived for a thousand years, while others granted merely a few decades.

If the Howling Moon Demon King kept the General on alert at all times, then the General's absence from Qingzhou should trigger some reaction from Howling Moon.

If the other side were willing to take a risk...

His Dao Infant was only one step away from breaking the inner core, in dire need of a Demon Core to supplement it; with his current strength, he might not be able to kill Howling Moon, but those hordes of demons hugging their Solidifying Pills were a tempting sight for Shen Yi.

"Mm-hmm."

Lin Baiwei also stood up, without asking too much, simply accompanying him all the way to the outside of the mansion.

Having followed Grandfather Chen all the way to Linjiang Prefecture, only to have a meal and make small talk, she now had to watch Shen Yi leave again.

Yet, she showed no signs of disappointment.

Shen Yi had more important matters to attend to, and she also had her own things to tend to.

Chen Qiankun straightforwardly lent his mount to Jiang Qiulan.

Given the current situation in Linjiang Prefecture, the old man felt the fine horse was no longer necessary for him.

Watching the two vanish at the end of his sightline.

He withdrew his gaze, looking to Lin Baiwei, "Don't worry, next time I see him, I'll let you know."

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Outside Qingzhou, in the cave dwelling of the Demon King.

Two young maids clad in white robes stood quietly outside, one holding a sword, the other holding an umbrella.

Both had clean and lovely appearances, but their expressions were indifferent, their voices devoid of emotion, "Where is the Demon King of this place?"

Inside the cave dwelling, twelve demon lords all arose to greet them.

The Elephant Demon, leading the front, bowed respectfully, "May I ask which immortal has graced us with their visit?"

The maid holding the sword looked on impassively, "Thousand Demon Cave, Blood Transforming Demon Emperor."
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At those words, the Elephant Demon's burly frame stiffened, cold sweat seeping out of his back, his heart crying out in anguish.

What were the people of the Great Qian Dynasty doing, allowing a Demon Emperor to stroll in so boldly?

Capturing sight of the group of demons' expressions, the sword-bearing maid sneered coldly, "Hurry and have your Demon King come out."

"The Demon King... the Demon King is not in the cave," the Elephant Demon stammered.

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The group of demons exchanged looks and stepped aside, revealing the empty cave behind them, "Please don't rush, sirs. We will report to the Demon King at once."

Report my ass! Ever since the Dog Demon left, the Howling Moon Demon King hadn't returned to the cave, and who knows where the heck it had gone.

The two maidservants glanced at each other and then turned to look into the distance.

By the distant stream, the figure, cloaked in a black cape, slowly lifted the hood, revealing a face full of charm. Her black hair was swept up into an elegant bun, her features picturesque, her red lips tightly pursed, a truly enchanting and moving sight.

Below the cape, her figure was graceful and voluptuous, with curves that tempted and enticed.

If not for the two small horns amidst her hair, one might not have recognized her as a demon.

Her elongated eyes tinged with red at the edges added a touch of sorrow to her otherwise indifferent expression, "I don't care where it is, if it doesn't appear in Qingzhou within two hours, I want its life."

It wasn't until she lifted her hood that the group of demon lords suddenly sensed her presence.

Another Demon King, and one whose aura was even more robust than that of the Howling Moon Demon King.

Clang—

The maidservant drew out half her sword's blade and cast a cold glance back at them.

A bunch of country demons, oblivious of their own insignificance, dared to look directly at the lady.

"We understand!"

The group of demons quickly bowed, no matter how curious they were, they dared not take another glance.

The woman closed her eyes and then re-covered herself with the hood.

Her lord and his followers were entangled by the killers of Wutong Mountain, and she had come to the Great Qian on her own, taking a great risk.

Once her face was recognized, who knows how many would want to take the news of her to the Immortal Sect for a reward.

But how could she not come?

That was her only son!

Only by taking the lives of a whole prefecture could she soothe the hatred in her heart.

Swift battle, swift decision!

The woman took a slight step forward, and her figure suddenly vanished from the spot.

The two maidservants followed suit.

"Where the hell are we supposed to find them now?"

The demons looked at each other in confusion, and after who knew how long, an old wolf casually approached from a distance.

The Howling Moon Demon King, with hands clasped behind his back, felt the vitality in the blood essence he had sent out earlier had completely ceased, and with mild lament, he smacked his lips, "Truly ruthless."

He had thought that the old dog was quite powerful, and so dumb that it allowed him to bury his blood essence within its body, taking control of its mind. He figured after this matter was settled, it wouldn't be bad to recruit it as a vanguard, but it died just like that.

A smile crept across the Howling Moon Demon King's face.

Initially, the lesser Demon King had leverage on him by exploiting his weak points, counting on his current need, using the lives of his subordinates to play fair duels, and even addressing him rudely at every turn.

Even if he managed to take over Qingzhou, with its peculiar method of consuming living beings to transform into Demon Blood, let alone flesh, it probably wouldn't leave even a drop of soup for anyone else.

Once it devoured all of the twelve prefectural cities, the Howling Moon Demon King doubted there would be any place left for him to have his say.

Now, at last, he had extricated himself from the situation.

The Thousand Demon Cave facing off against the Demon-suppression Bureau... tsk tsk.

Given their attitude, there was probably no point in trying to establish ties anymore.

Greed flickered in the old wolf's eyes, "First devour Qingzhou, and when they start fighting, ideally they'll both suffer, then assess the situation to devour this Demon King and Jiang Yuanhua. The sky's the limit."

After a few hundred or thousand years, the Howling Moon Demon King would likely need to upgrade to Demon Emperor, and the Thousand Demon Cave would have to respectfully invite him in.

"Prepare yourselves. When chaos erupts in Qingzhou, seize the opportunity to strike," commanded the Howling Moon Demon King lazily, eyes twinkling with mockery.

You want my life?

I wouldn't even blink an eye if my wife died, so losing a son has got you so flustered, and you think you're my match?

Shaking his head, he strolled unhurriedly toward Qingzhou.

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