Eagle Claw Hand, Song Gang Retreats

Lin Baichuan glanced at the man as if he were an idiot, then said to Song Gang, "Captain Song, if all your subordinates are this useless, I truly worry for your future!"

"You're asking for death!"

Lin Baichuan's words didn't anger Song Gang, but they did ignite the fury of the captain. With a fierce roar, he sprang forward like a wildcat, his fingers clawing like an eagle's talons, aiming straight for Lin Baichuan's face.

"Eagle Claw Hand, hmph..."

Lin Baichuan immediately recognized the martial skill the man was using. It was the Earth-grade high-tier martial skill, Eagle Claw Hand. Its hand movements mimicked an eagle's talons, sharp and imposing. If cultivated to perfection, it could even shatter metal and iron.

However, this guy clearly hadn't trained enough. At best, he had achieved Minor Accomplishment, and was still far from being able to tear through metal.

In fact, for ordinary martial artists to elevate a martial skill to perfection required years of arduous training. For an Earth-grade high-tier martial skill like Eagle Claw Hand, it would take at least thirty to fifty years to achieve perfection.

Therefore, many ordinary martial artists only cultivated one or two martial skills in their lifetime.

Not everyone was like Lin Baichuan, possessing a system that allowed him to quickly improve his martial skill realm by consuming Merit.

Crack... Mooo...

In an instant, numerous thoughts flashed through Lin Baichuan's mind, but his hands didn't idle. With a raise of his hand, he immediately threw a punch. The fist's energy surged like a flood, creating a dull, breaking sound through the air, with an indistinct sound of an ox's roar.

It was the Earth-grade high-tier martial skill, Brute Ox Fist.

After a night of cultivation, Lin Baichuan had already advanced Brute Ox Fist to Minor Accomplishment. Combined with his current physical strength exceeding thirty thousand jin, as this Brute Ox Fist was unleashed, its power amplified, how could an ordinary person resist it?

Crack... Bang...

Immediately, the man's face turned deathly pale. The powerful force of Brute Ox Fist swept through his entire body. With a muffled crack, his hand, which had been like an eagle's claw, was literally blown apart.

Blood and flesh splattered everywhere, a gruesome sight.

Simultaneously, a powerful shockwave erupted. With a scream, the man was sent flying back over ten zhang, crashing heavily onto the ground. Blood poured from his seven orifices, and he completely lost consciousness.

"Lin Baichuan, how dare you! Not only did you commit murder in Hundred Herbs Hall, but now you dare to injure someone right in front of me, Captain Song. Do you think I can't do anything to you?"

Song Gang reprimanded him sharply, his expression as dark as water, wishing he could devour Lin Baichuan alive.

"Captain Song, do you have an eye condition? Didn't you see I was merely acting in self-defense? The one disregarding the laws of our Demon Suppression Division was him, not me. If you truly have any authority, you should go punish him, not just yell at me pointlessly..."

Lin Baichuan sneered, completely unfazed by Song Gang's threat.

He was speaking the truth. The other man had attacked him first, and he had merely defended himself and counterattacked. Not to mention Song Gang, even the head of the Demon Suppression Division in Cangwu County couldn't find fault with his actions.

Song Gang's expression grew even darker. He glared fiercely at Lin Baichuan and said coldly, "I won't hold this matter against you for now. However, you wantonly killed and robbed in Hundred Herbs Hall. You need to give me a reasonable explanation for this! Otherwise..."

"No 'otherwise'!"

Lin Baichuan chuckled coldly. "Captain Song, words alone are useless. Yes... I killed people in Hundred Herbs Hall, but that was because Lu Changkong, the young master of Hundred Herbs Hall, embezzled my Mysterious Sun Fruit and then tried to attack me. As he was no match for me, I killed him in self-defense.

If you intend to punish me based solely on the Lu Family's word, Captain Song, that's not enough.

Besides, even if I've committed a crime, it's the jurisdiction of the Enforcement Hall. You are only a captain of the Seventh Battalion, but you don't have the authority to arrest me.

Do you really think I don't know about your relationship with the Lu Family?

Take your men and get lost immediately, or else... by trespassing into my residence, according to the Demon Suppression Division's regulations, I have the right to kill you on the spot without bearing any responsibility..."

As he spoke, Lin Baichuan raised his hand, his Battle Saber already unsheathed, pointing directly at Song Gang. His Minor Accomplishment Saber Intent erupted, like mountains and waves, locking onto Song Gang. The sharp killing intent seemed poised to slice him into a thousand pieces, directly affecting his mind.

Instantly, Song Gang trembled, feeling as if a mountain of sabers in his sea of consciousness had transformed into a flood and tsunami, crashing towards him, threatening to annihilate him.

"Saber Intent? How is that possible..."

Song Gang's face turned pale. However, he was, after all, a Sixth Rank Blood Refining Realm expert, even if he had reached it through external means. A Blood Refining Realm expert was still a Blood Refining Realm expert; his strength was undeniable. Biting his tongue, the terrifying illusion in his mind instantly vanished.

His face filled with shock and disbelief as he looked at Lin Baichuan.

Saber Intent, and at least Minor Accomplishment Saber Intent at that, otherwise it wouldn't have affected his mind and will.

How could this be? A mere commoner, reaching the Ninth Rank Skin Refinement Realm, had actually comprehended Saber Intent. What kind of monstrous talent was this?

Song Gang was inwardly stunned, his gaze towards Lin Baichuan changing. He subconsciously took a step back, his heart churning like never before. In fact, Li Da had previously reported to him that Lin Baichuan had comprehended Saber Intent, but he hadn't believed Li Da's words, dismissing it as an excuse for Li Da's own incompetence.

How could Lin Baichuan, just a newly appointed Junior Demon Slayer at the Ninth Rank Skin Refinement Realm, comprehend Saber Intent?

But now it seemed Li Da hadn't lied to him; rather, he had underestimated Lin Baichuan's true strength. This wasn't just newly comprehended Saber Intent; it was clearly Minor Accomplishment Saber Intent.

Song Gang's expression flickered, his heart filled with hesitation.

Lin Baichuan was right. Although he was the head of the Seventh Battalion, he lacked internal enforcement authority. Even if Lin Baichuan were truly at fault, it would be the Enforcement Hall's responsibility to handle it, not for him, Song Gang, to make an arrest.

But if Lin Baichuan were just an ordinary newcomer, he could have arrested him without issue.

With his connections within the Demon Suppression Division, such a minor matter could easily be suppressed.

But this was different now!

Lin Baichuan wasn't an ordinary newcomer Junior Demon Slayer; this guy was a monstrous talent with astonishing strength who had also comprehended Saber Intent. To put it bluntly, he wasn't confident he could subdue Lin Baichuan himself.

If he were to make a move, it would be fine if he subdued Lin Baichuan. But if he failed, he would lose face immensely. Moreover, if Lin Baichuan went berserk and fought desperately, even if he won, he would likely be heavily injured.

And he wouldn't even be in the right, because he lacked internal enforcement authority. Trespassing into Lin Baichuan's small courtyard, according to the Demon Suppression Division's regulations, was considered provocation and invasion, and the owner had the right to kill intruders without bearing any responsibility.

"You are very good!"

In a flash, numerous thoughts raced through Song Gang's mind. Then, gritting his teeth, he roared angrily, "I'll let this matter slide for now, but this isn't over. You wait... the Enforcement Hall will come for you soon."

With that, Song Gang flicked his hand, gritted his teeth, and turned to leave.

He had ultimately become afraid. Lin Baichuan's strength was beyond his expectations, and he had no confidence in a direct confrontation. Therefore, for his own safety, he unhesitatingly chose to retreat.

He had arrived in a huff, and left in disgrace.

Lin Baichuan naturally ignored Song Gang's threatening words. Watching Song Gang and his men retreat in a sorry state, he sneered, "Captain Song, safe travels. I'll be waiting for you to bring the Enforcement Hall..."