Qi-Reading Technique

"Qin Yan, your strength is more than enough to be a Demon-Suppression Envoy. This is the document I have prepared."

I have already written about this operation and the matter of Monk Zhixing.

Deliver this document to the Demon-Suppressing Bureau Youshan Prefecture, and your official appointment will be issued.

Then you can become the Demon-Suppression Envoy of Qinghe Town!

With a smile on his aged face, Ma Daren handed the document to Qin Yan!

Qin Yan took it and opened it. It contained a record of the elimination of evil spirits from the Wei Mansion, though the content had been embellished.

The other party's name even bears the official seal of the Demon-Suppression Envoy!

"Zhao Zhen, the Demon-Suppression Commandant Youshan Prefecture, is a man from the army, and like you, he is an extremely powerful martial artist who has mastered external martial arts."

Having waded through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, his murderous aura is even stronger than yours!

The Commandant greatly admires warriors like yourself.

The Demon-Suppression Commandant Principal Fourth Rank, equivalent to the Prefect, but there is no subordinate relationship between them; however, the Prefect must cooperate with us.

These are two completely different systems; even if someone commits a crime, it will be handled by the direct superiors of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau.

We, the Demon-Suppression Envoys, are of the Principal Seventh Rank and are also known as Demon Suppression Commandant!

We are both military officers who eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, and we are also subordinate to the emperor's personal guard, obeying only the orders of the Emperor of Great Li.

Normally, we don't need to be summoned; each of us governs our own territory. Of course, we only gather together to deal with extremely powerful Outer Dao.

Ignore everyone else at other times.

The only downside is the extremely high mortality rate!

At this point, a hint of sadness appeared on Ma Daren's face. "Of my colleagues from back then, very few survived except for me."

Qin Yan nodded in understanding.

The Demon-Suppressing Bureau is a highly autonomous and violent department responsible for handling extremely dangerous matters.

However, being a department operating in the shadows, they were completely isolated from other officials and had great autonomy, but their influence was far less than that of civil officials such as county magistrates.

Not to mention military power!

But thinking about it, it makes sense. The people Demon-Suppression Envoy are extremely powerful and lack discipline.

If such people were to hold the same military power as other officers, even the emperor would probably lose sleep.

Before leaving, Ma Daren gave Qin Yan a secret manual.

"This manual can also be considered a Daoist secret technique called the Qi-Reading Technique. It can see through evil spirits and observe the yin and yang of heaven and earth!"

Unfortunately, I lack the talent and have only just begun to learn.

I hope it can be carried forward and developed under your guidance.

Qin Yan accepted the manual, his heart filled with emotion. He quickly clasped his hands in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Uncle Ma! I will never forget your kindness!"

"You're being too polite," Ma Daren said with a smile on his aged face. "I just hope you'll take care of your nephew in the future!"

"So it was for Ma Shi'an!" Qin Yan understood. It seemed they wanted to pave the way for the other party's future.

I understand the other party's good intentions.

Qin Yan nodded solemnly. "Uncle Ma, I will provide more assistance to my nephew Shi'an in the future."

"That's enough," Ma Daren said, patting Qin Yan on the shoulder with satisfaction.

"Let's go, I won't keep you any longer."

This time, Qin Yan traveled by cargo ship, heading down the river to Youshan Prefecture.

Qin Yan took out the exquisitely framed manual on the Qi-Reading Technique.

Legend has it that ancient practitioners believed that the interaction of the energies of heaven and earth is the foundation for the growth of all things.

All of this originates from the movement and changes of Qi.

The body's energy has its own energy field, which protects it from being invaded by evil spirits.

In the eyes of cultivators, all things in heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, are in harmony with the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, thus forming various special auras.

This aura is imperceptible to ordinary people, which led to the creation of the art of aura observation.

It can observe the energy of people, all living beings, and all things.

This contains many records of the feng shui principles of heaven and earth, and a great deal of knowledge about feng shui.

In addition, it also records evil spirits, malevolent energy, and other such phenomena!

"Observe the aura!"

Qin Yan sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat, looking at the river before him. In this marshy land, the mist rose and changed.

The body's vital energy and blood converge in the eyes, and everything in the eyes changes.

Everything before my eyes seemed to turn black and white, except for some peculiar terrains or special energy fields where the earth's energy converged, which had their own unique colors.

White vapor rises from the river before my eyes; the white vapor is water!

Humans also exhibit another kind of whiteness, but after being tainted by the world's turbidity, their bodies will bear some other colors.

His mind is clouded and muddled, his lust is yellowish, and his heart is reddish with anger!

Qin Yan looked around at the people with great interest and observed the mountains and terrain on both sides of the river, discovering quite a few auspicious places.

Similarly, some places were shrouded in a murky, malevolent Sha Qi.

[Used the Qi-Reading Technique, level increased to Beginner Level]

[Increases proficiency in casting the Qi-Reading Technique by 3%].

[Increases proficiency in casting the Qi-Reading Technique by 3%]

[Increases proficiency in the Qi-Reading Technique by 1%]

[Qi-Reading Technique Proficiency Upgraded to Entry Level]

Effect: By observing the Qi of heaven and earth and investigating the root of all things, one can dispel illusions and see all external evils!

Qin Yan rubbed his slightly swollen eyes, feeling that his internal energy and blood had been greatly depleted.

After frantically grinding his proficiency in the Qi-Reading Technique, Qin Yan finally managed to raise the skill to the Entry Level before arriving at Youshan Prefecture.

It took less than a day.

A prefectural city built along the river came into view.

As the center of the prefecture, this place appears exceptionally bustling and prosperous.

Outside the city, there were numerous refugee camps of varying sizes, yet they did not appear chaotic.

Everything was arranged perfectly!

"I heard that the imperial court's disaster relief grain has been allocated to Youshan Prefecture, so it seems the disaster here will soon be contained."

The boatman remarked with a sigh, "Looks like we're in for another busy period."

Qin Yan's heart stirred slightly. If the imperial court distributed disaster relief grain, the skyrocketing grain prices in this area could be curbed.

I wonder how much of it will ultimately reach ordinary people after changing hands several times?

We've docked and are now at the pier!

The place was bustling with activity, as large quantities of goods were being loaded and unloaded, and soldiers in squads of ten were patrolling the area.

His sharp eyes scanned the surroundings!

Following the address given by Ma Daren, Qin Yan arrived at a magnificent government office in the east of Youshan Prefecture.

The plaque prominently displays the three characters "Demon-Suppressing Bureau"!

Qin Yan looked at the two gatekeepers who were also fixing their gazes on him with a smile!

His entire body was surging with blood energy, concealing wisps of red light.

He looks like a brave and valiant warrior who has come from the battlefield!

Qin Yan slightly clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute. "Qin Yan, a candidate for Demon Suppression, has come to submit the assessment documents written by Demon-Suppression Envoy Ma Daren!"

Upon hearing this, the two soldiers' previously serious expressions immediately softened with a hint of a smile!

"So it's one of our own. Lord Zhao is here, please wait a moment."

As they spoke, one of them walked towards the interior of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau.

Qin Yan didn't have to wait long. A middle-aged man dressed in black armor, with a slightly thin face but exceptionally sharp eyes, appeared.

Upon reaching the door, he carefully examined Qin Yan before speaking:

"Zuo Xiu Demon-Suppressing Bureau, Qin Yan, Demon-Suppression Envoy Suppression Envoy, please follow me."

Zuo Xiu calmly said this and then walked inside!

Although he felt that this person was somewhat taciturn, Qin Yan calmly followed behind him.

They soon arrived at a study.

"My Commandant, Qin Yan has arrived!"

"Let him in."

A rough, powerful voice echoed from inside the room, carrying a hint of domineering authority!

The door opened.

Qin Yan's eyes twitched as he saw a burly man who looked like a Xiaoshan.

When he stood up, he was actually half a head taller than Qin Yan.