Vajra Scepter Suppresses, Viewing Demons as Slaves

Refine?!

My Tiger Eyes Golden Pupils and Steel Muscles and Iron Bones were both obtained by planting a Tiger Demon. They haven't even warmed up yet. If I refine the Tiger Demon, won't I immediately drop back to the Blood Qi Realm?

'Don't refine! Don't refine!'

The Vajra Scepter seemed to sense its master's emotions, and the oppressive aura that had been suppressing everything slowly dissipated.

The Tiger Demon, which had been on the verge of exploding into a sky full of sparks, had now escaped from danger. It slowly condensed and recovered, but the violent and manic aura it initially possessed was completely gone. Its two front paws, condensed from blood flames, were placed squarely beneath it, causing Li Cunxiao's mouth to twitch.

Did this Vajra Scepter send me to a zoo? Is this big cat still a Tiger Demon?

Regardless, with the Vajra Scepter's interference gone, Li Cunxiao successfully entered his berserk state. His height, which was close to 1.9 meters, now exceeded 2 meters, and his muscles had bulged by a whole size.

His ten fingers were as thick as radishes, and his dark, sharp fingernails were like daggers. Although no fur grew on his body, a black "King" character appeared on his forehead, as if it had always been there, rough and natural.

Li Cunxiao felt the power within him, so abundant it was almost overflowing. Even though his mind was clear, he couldn't help but feel an urge to punch something. The roof beams above looked like nails.

Curious about what his face looked like at the moment, he was about to turn to get a mirror. However, as his left foot left the ground, his right foot landed with a crack, splitting the stone slab and creating a pit the size of his footprint.

"This strong?"

Li Cunxiao was both delighted and helpless. He really didn't want to go home tomorrow and find his house demolished. He could only move his thoughts, and the Tiger Demon once again transformed into blood flames, integrating into his limbs and bones. His physical body immediately shrunk back.

It was then that he realized he was completely naked. Clearly, his body had changed so drastically that his clothes had ripped. Fortunately, he was alone in the courtyard. He decided to go to the well naked, draw water, and wash himself.

It was late autumn, the tenth month. Ordinary people were already starting to wear padded jackets, but Li Cunxiao poured bucket after bucket of well water over himself. As the cool breeze blew, he didn't feel cold; instead, he felt refreshed.

"Is this the power of the Tiger Demon? They say tigers are creatures of pure yang, capable of sleeping through snowstorms with ease. It's not surprising then."

Li Cunxiao scrubbed himself four or five times before washing away all the dirt.

After breaking through, his skin had become more elastic and seemed thicker, like cowhide.

By the time he changed into clean clothes, only an hour remained until dawn. Li Cunxiao, having just broken through, felt no sleepiness at all; instead, he was full of energy. He simply moved a lounge chair over and quietly waited for the sunrise while contemplating matters.

"The Chief Escort once said that entering the Muscle and Tendon Realm and planting the Demon in the Heart is the first step in Martial Arts."

"Demonic entities are double-edged swords. From the initial illusory thoughts to stabilizing the physical form and nourishing the body, they enhance a martial artist's strength while also amplifying the madness within their heart."

"Therefore, after planting a demon, the most crucial thing is to guard one's original heart. The clearer the original heart, the stronger the power a martial artist can unleash in their berserk state."

"With the Vajra Scepter suppressing the demonic entity, what would be a perilous path for others is effortless for me. By this logic, not only will the duration of my berserk state be longer, but the amplification I receive will also reach its maximum."

"Thus, I am fully capable of cultivating multiple martial arts simultaneously to gain the blessings of various demonic entities without fearing madness. I can start by trying the Pure Yang Sixteen Hands."

The escorts at the agency knew that Zhang Lishi was not a man who indulged in pleasure.

Unlike the decadent lifestyle imagined by the common people in the outer city, Zhang Lishi, as the Chief Escort of the Flying Tiger Escort Agency, lived a simple and regular life.

Every day at the hour of the Rabbit (5-7 AM), while the helpers were out for morning exercises, Zhang Lishi would quietly rise from his wife's side, behind layers of courtyard walls, and unswervingly begin practicing his fist techniques and saber techniques.

When he practiced, no one was allowed to watch. After practicing for a full hour, he would have breakfast with his family, during which he would inquire about Zhang Yuelu's martial arts practice and Zhang Que'er's studies.

Afterward, he would spend the entire day at the escort agency, handling various complex matters.

The Flying Tiger Escort Agency, as it had developed, not only had escort services but also dabbled in pawn brokerage, medicinal herbs, grain, and other sectors.

However, compared to the main business of escorting missions, these other businesses could only be considered minor ventures. Yet, they minimally formed a chain of interests and an industrial chain centered around escort missions.

Following this chain, various small and large forces in the inner and outer cities, those outside the Three Great Families, attached themselves, forming a community of interests.

This was the reason why the Flying Tiger Escort Agency, like a dragon crossing a river, could establish a firm foothold in Chuqiu City.

The only regret, perhaps, was that the escort agency had been established too recently. It couldn't compare to the Three Great Families who had thrived there for generations, amassing a large number of talented individuals.

Sometimes, Zhang Lishi found himself spread too thin, otherwise, he wouldn't have sent his eldest disciple, Shi Tie, to guard the manor.

With the impending chaos, grain was the foundation of everything, and not a single bit could be lost.

However, with Shi Tie's departure, apart from the two renowned masters, the Cui brothers, there was a lack of a person among the younger generation to carry the banner of the escort agency and contend with the younger generation of the Ye and Xiao families.

Shen He and Jiang Qi, these family disciples, had their minds in disarray, and their talents were far from sufficient. Originally, Zhang Lishi had placed great hope in Ye Chengxiao, because a genius from a collateral branch of the Ye family could naturally draw upon the strength of the Three Great Families.

In his mind, he even had plans to support Ye Chengxiao and divide the Ye family's direct lineage.

But at this moment, Li Cunxiao appeared like a shooting star.

Under his brilliance, Ye Chengxiao seemed as dim as a firefly.

In Zhang Lishi's view, it would likely not take three to five years for Li Cunxiao to break through to the Third Realm of the Viscera. At that time, even if the agency had to face the three inner-city families simultaneously, their confidence would be even greater.

Shi Tie had toiled in the manor for many years. At that time, Li Cunxiao could just take over, and the eldest disciple could bring his eldest daughter back to the city to enjoy family happiness.

As the setting sun cast its rays, Zhang Lishi saw his third daughter's figure, as usual, through the window. A smile appeared on his lips, and he walked downstairs with his hands behind his back.

'But for now, Li Sanlang still has to get past the Muscle and Tendon Realm.'

'He asked for a day off, presumably understanding the principle of "too much is as bad as too little." The Demon Seduction Method cannot be rushed; it must be slow.'

'That's good. A balance of work and rest. It's estimated that Li Cunxiao will be able to break through around the end of the year. For this Autumn Hunt, Yue'er...'

Zhang Lishi walked out of the shadow of the pavilion in thought. Seeing his daughter waiting, he smiled and was about to step forward when he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, shifting his gaze from the small path to the main entrance.

A steady and powerful set of footsteps gradually approached, casting a huge shadow through the arched gateway.

Zhang Yuelu looked up at the sound and, the moment she saw the person, could hardly believe her eyes:

"Li Cunxiao?! You?!"

Zhang Lishi looked at the tall and sturdy young man and exclaimed in disbelief:

"You broke through to the Muscle and Tendon Realm?!!"