The Crematorium

Ma Daren squeezed Qin Yan's arm; he could clearly feel the terrifying power contained within the other's body.

With a glint of light in his eyes, Qin Yan exuded an extremely powerful aura, so terrifying that Qin Yan felt he was not a human being.

It was a humanoid beast!

"Tsk tsk, among all the people I've met in my life, you definitely rank in the top three."

Ma Daren's calm and uneventful state of mind was slightly disturbed, as if he had seen a peerless piece of jade.

"Brother Qin, if you don't mind, you can call me Uncle Ma."

Ma Daren stroked his gray beard as if admiring a work of art.

"Uncle Ma!" Qin Yan readily agreed. This old man was more than enough to be his grandfather, so calling him uncle was not a loss at all.

"Then I'll shamelessly call you A-Yan!" Ma Daren said with a smile, "To become a qualified Demon-Suppression Envoy, you must first learn to conceal your aura."

"Breath?"

Qin Yan frowned and looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

"Not bad! Aura!" Ma Daren said seriously, "Demons and monsters roam the world nowadays."

That's why we, the Demon-Suppression Envoy, were created. To capture those demons and evil spirits, we must first learn to conceal ourselves.

Do you know why those evil spirits harm people?

Qin Yan shook his head again!

"Human existence is composed of a soul and life energy; without these two things, the human body is just a useless lump of flesh."

Evil spirits harm humans because they are themselves a kind of spirit that needs to draw energy from the outside world.

Some will slowly absorb the special energy between heaven and earth in a static state to maintain their existence.

However, more ferocious evil spirits will consciously hunt humans or other creatures, drawing life energy and even souls from them to maintain their peak condition, or even achieve a physical advancement.

Ma Daren took a puff of his pipe and began to speak, "The vast majority of evil spirits are born from people's obsessions, resentment and other extreme emotions, which combine with the mind and soul to create them."

These evil spirits are born from humans, and humans naturally become the beings closest to them.

The soul and life are naturally the easiest things to digest and absorb!

"A person's life energy can manifest as the Magnetic Field they emit, their blood and qi, and the qi cultivated through practice."

As he spoke, Ma Daren looked at Qin Yan and said, "The aura emanating from you is like the sun in the night."

Those weak evil spirits wouldn't dare approach you, because the Magnetic Field emanating from you can severely injure them.

And those powerful evil spirits, as if guided, will hunt you down relentlessly.

Because you are incredibly delicious in their eyes.

Therefore, to learn how to become a hunter, you must first learn how to hide yourself.

I understand what you mean.

Qin Yan nodded thoughtfully, "But how can I hide myself?"

"Easy, I'll teach you!"

Ma Daren chuckled and said, "This kind of technique is very common in the Demon-Suppressing Bureau, and it's not against the rules to pass it on privately."

As he spoke, Ma Daren went to a wooden cabinet in the corner of the room. After searching for a while, a slightly yellowed book appeared in his hand.

"This cultivation method is called 'Panxin Realm'! It is a method for gathering and controlling one's Qi."

It can not only prevent demons from noticing it, but also prevent various masters from sensing it!

However, while this technique is easy to learn, mastering it is difficult!

It requires extraordinary comprehension and control. Once mastered, you will be like an unyielding rock, and demons and evil spirits will be unable to sense your presence.

Some evil spirits, invisible to the naked eye, are like blind men before you.

Qin Yan curiously accepted the book "The Panxin Realm," then clasped his hands in thanks. "Thank you so much, Uncle Ma, for generously sharing this knowledge!"

"No need to thank me!" Ma Daren still had that kind old man's demeanor. "I'm doing this to make a good connection. If I ever need anything in the future, please don't refuse me, A-Yan."

"Of course!" Qin Yan said solemnly.

"That's enough for me." Ma Daren nodded with a smile, "To become a qualified Demon-Suppression Envoy, most people will undergo training at the Demon-Suppressing Bureau before being dispatched."

Unfortunately, demons are rampant now, Demon-Suppressing Bureau needs a lot of talent, so the task of training them has fallen to the proctors.

It just so happens that there's something I need your help with today!

As he spoke, Ma Daren beckoned Qin Yan to follow.

"Ma Liu, go and fetch Shi An. Meet him at the county gate."

"Yes, Uncle!"

The young man who was called responded and ran out in a flash.

Let's go!

Ma Daren laughed.

"Uncle Ma, is everyone in the Startling Watchtower the same person as you?"

Qin Yan asked curiously as he walked.

"Hehe! How could that be?" Ma Daren shook his head with a smile, "Being a night watchman also depends on talent."

The only people who can truly be called night watchmen are myself and my grandson, Ma Shi'an.

The others could only play a supporting role, acting as our eyes and ears, observing every move in Mian County.

My grandson will one day inherit my mantle and become the Demon-Suppressing Bureau of Mian County!

At this point, a trace of sorrow flashed across Ma Daren's face. "Perhaps this is the fate of our Ma family, generation after generation of night watchmen."

"From what you're saying, you don't want your grandson to follow in your footsteps."

"How could anyone want their children to inherit such a deadly job?"

Ma Daren took a deep drag on his pipe. "My son was also a night watchman, but unfortunately he was killed by evil spirits while on a mission."

I only have one grandson left in my lineage.

A-Yan, Shi An is a good boy. If he encounters any trouble in the future, please help him out.

"Uncle Ma, please rest assured, if Brother Shi'an encounters any trouble in the future, I will definitely help him."

"Thank you!" Ma Daren looked at Qin Yan with gratitude.

After waiting for a while at the city gate, a young man in his early twenties hurried over with a gong in his hand.

"Grandpa, why did you call me here in such a hurry!"

Ma Shi'an glanced at Master Qin, then looked at his grandfather.

"This is your Uncle Qin, a trainee Demon-Suppression Envoy. Hurry up and greet him."

Ma Daren, with a stern face, scolded.

"The Demon-Suppression Envoy?" Ma Shi'an's eyes lit up, and he quickly clasped his hands in greeting. "Greetings, Uncle Qin."

Qin Yan was speechless. He had thought his nephew was younger than him, but it turned out he was older.

This old man knows how to have fun!

"A-Yan, don't let his impetuousness fool you. He's already at the peak of the Bone-Tempering Realm. With a few more years of training, he'll be ready to take my place."

Ma Daren introduced them to Qin Yan.

The three of them left the county town and arrived at a Cremation Site several miles away.

This place is close to Bai Water and surrounded by rolling hills, making it exceptionally secluded.

"Master Ma, you've arrived!"

The officials at the Cremation Site greeted Ma Daren more warmly than if he were their own father.

Some of the crematorium workers nearby couldn't help but peek out and bow to Ma Daren.

"Greetings, Master Ma!"

The crematorium workers all looked haggard, with a hint of fear on their faces.

"This is Qing San. His ancestors were Daoist priests, but by his generation he had only learned a little bit and was in charge of overseeing the Cremation Site here."

Ma Daren pointed to Qin Yan: "This is Qin Yan, the apprentice Demon-Suppression Envoy. He was brought here to dispose of the corpses."

"This humble servant, Qing San, greets Lord Qin."

Qing San was surprised to see Qin Yan; what a tall and imposing man! He bowed respectfully.

"Gentlemen, this way please!"

Led by Qing San, the group arrived at a side room, where yellow talismans were pasted everywhere, and a bronze mirror hung in the center of the door.

This room has been specially reinforced and is exceptionally sturdy!

Three corpses were placed in the very center.

Qin Yan could sense an unusual aura emanating from these three corpses, which made him very uncomfortable.