Demon King's Precious Blood

During the reconstruction of Azure Cliff City, Li Muxiu quietly bid farewell to Li Hao.

He saw through Li Hao's character; he was unwilling to return to Qing Prefecture, nor was he willing to bow his head. Fortunately, the three Demon Kings had been driven away, and Heaven's Gate Pass was temporarily safe, which put his mind at ease.

Moreover, upon learning that the Black Bird Demon King had actually been killed by Li Hao, he was shocked and realized that Li Hao no longer needed to rely on the Li Family's protection.

If it weren't for the fact that it was four Demon Kings who came this time, Li Hao would have been able to protect himself on his own in any other situation.

After all, even a cultivator at the Fourth Four Establishments Realm Demon King, let alone Li Hao was merely at the Heaven and Man Realm.

While pleased with Li Hao's rapid growth, Li Muxiu couldn't help but feel a sense of loss and regret.

However, upon seeing the numerous Warriors from various states surrounding Li Hao, he understood that this might be the best outcome for Li Hao.

Not long after Li Muxiu left, people from the Demon Suppression Division arrived.

The arrival was a Commander and three Demon Suppression General.

This Commander is at the Four Establishments Realm, while the three Demon Suppression General are all experts at the Third Stage of the Three Immortalities Realm.

It is worth mentioning that this Commander Li Hao had actually met Xiang Yuguang, who had sided with his rival Li Qianfeng at the True Dragon Banquet.

As one of the seven Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, Xiang Yuguang had previously chosen the wrong side. Upon hearing the news of Heaven's Gate Pass, he rushed over and met the young man he had parted ways with in haste at the True Dragon Banquet more than half a year ago.

By the time Xiang Yuguang arrived, Li Hao's skin had healed under his Keep a Low Profile, and he had changed into new clothes, looking quite clean and healthy.

In the rebuilt Hedge-Enclosed Courtyard, Li Hao sat on a bamboo mat on the veranda, his legs gently dangling in the air outside the veranda.

There was a pot of tea and some snacks on the small table next to him, and he looked quite relaxed.

"Young master, I've heard that a Demon King has invaded our territory. I've come here to register and investigate."

Xiang Yuguang stood in the courtyard, his demeanor gentle, but he felt somewhat embarrassed.

Last time I misjudged him and chose the wrong side; I wonder how well this boy remembers him.

He came here not to befriend Li Hao, but only to undo what happened last time and mend some of the distance between them.

After all, there's still a long way to go, so let's take it slow.

"Um."

Li Hao was easygoing and did not take the opportunity to make things difficult for or mock the other party, as if he had forgotten what had happened before, and said:

How do you need my cooperation?

"I'll show you the investigation results; you just need to confirm them," Xiang Yuguang said with a smile.

He thought to himself, "I'm the Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, yet this guy didn't even invite me to sit down. He must have a grudge against me."

"Good."

Li Hao agreed, then picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

Serving tea signifies seeing guests off.

Xiang Yuguang felt slightly helpless, so he could only smile and say goodbye to Li Hao.

The three Demon Suppression General at the courtyard gate were secretly observing this All Under Heaven- renowned genius, their eyes filled with curiosity and astonishment.

This young master doesn't even give the Commander face; he's truly young and arrogant.

However, they had all heard about Li Hao killing the Lesser Demon King in front of everyone. The opponent's strength was no less than theirs, and given time, he would be able to stand on equal footing with the Four Establishments Realm. So there was no need for them to be too humble.

"Only fourteen years old? That's outrageous!"

"Yeah, what were we doing when we were fourteen?"

"I don't know about you, but I'm still outwitting and outmaneuvering the Demon of the Divine Spirit Wandering Realm..."

The three Demon Suppression General whispered to each other, and only stopped when Xiang Yuguang arrived, standing obediently.

While Xiang Yuguang and his group went to investigate the details, Song Qiumo came to the courtyard. Li Hao immediately invited her to sit down and poured her a cup of tea.

Song Qiumo picked up the glass, took a small sip, and said, "Clear and sweet, not bad."

Li Hao smiled.

"I'm preparing to return to Qing Prefecture." Song Qiumo glanced at Li Hao.

Li Hao had anticipated this. Now that the three Demon Kings had been forced back and there was no immediate danger, the arrival of the Demon Suppression Division would at least have a deterrent effect on these Demons, since Xiang Yuguang was, after all, Four Establishments Realm.

These Demon dared to oppose the Divine General Residence on the Frontier and provoke it wantonly, but they were even more wary of the Demon Suppression Division.

Because the Divine General Residence's Mansion guards the frontier and faces numerous Demons, but the Demon Suppression Division is different; if you provoke them, they will target you.

Anyway, their job is to catch demons and suppress evil spirits. They have nothing else to do all day long but keep an eye on you and track you down everywhere. Even Demon find it annoying.

"Don't worry about me. It's you who's been away for so long because of me; I'm afraid you'll have to deal with the roster and Command Token again."

Li Hao said.

Even if the Sandalwood Palace intervenes, it will still require some effort, since it borders the imperial court and involves Demon King from the Four Establishments Realm, making the vetting process very rigorous.

"It's nothing."

Song Qiumo smiled, then glanced at Li Hao and said softly:

"For now, things shouldn't get too turbulent here. I'll be waiting for you in Qing Prefecture in three years."

"Um."

Li Hao nodded slightly.

Although he was reluctant to return to Qing Prefecture was a large place, and with his old friend there, he wouldn't mind making the trip.

Song Qiumo smiled slightly, her lips curving into a gentle Spring Breeze. She handed over an empty teacup and said, "I'd like some more."

"Good."

Li Hao poured her another full glass.

One cup after another.

After finishing her drink, Song Qiumo stood up, glanced at Li Hao one last time, and then, without looking back, her figure drifted away and disappeared into the courtyard.

Not long after Song Qiumo left, guests arrived at the Hedge-Enclosed Courtyard, making it quite lively.

The delegation this time is from the Bureau of Astronomy. They are masters of the secrets of Magic Array, and most of the Magic Array in various cities were designed and arranged by the Bureau of Astronomy.

The leader of this group was Constellation Official, Three Immortalities Realm, holding an extremely high position.

In terms of official rank, he is half a grade higher than Xiang Yuguang. After all, the secret arts of Magic Array are extremely complex, requiring not only Martial Dao aptitude but also extremely high comprehension and lifelong dedication to study. It is equivalent to reaching the top in both disciplines in order to be competent.

A thousand years ago, some Demon secretly infiltrated the Bureau of Astronomy and stole several scrolls of Magic Array. However, the Magic Array that the Beyond the Border Demon forces have mastered over the years are extremely rudimentary because they lack the brains to learn these things.

The Magic Array involves the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, astrology, and the principles of the I Ching. Even after hundreds of years of research, one might not dare to claim to have fully comprehended it.

The Constellation Official had sparse, graying hair and a somewhat solemn and dull look in his eyes. Li Hao stood up to greet him and offered him tea, but the old man simply waved his hand, saying that they were there to work, not to eat or drink. After exchanging a few words with Li Hao and receiving the City Lord Token from Li Hao, he turned and went back to his work.

His demeanor gave him a somewhat scholarly air.

He paid no attention to human relationships or social niceties, focusing solely on his research into Magic Array.

The accompanying Academician also mostly had dull expressions, but their eyes occasionally flashed with a thoughtful light.

Only one girl, who seemed quite lively, stayed at the very back after everyone else had left. She smiled at Li Hao and said:

"Please don't be offended, young master. That's just how my master is."

Upon seeing the official rank embroidered on her chest—the lowest Junior Recorder — Li Hao immediately smiled and said:

"You should learn from your master and study magic Magic Array more."

The girl's bright smile vanished instantly, and she pouted, saying, "Why do you speak such old-fashioned words, just like my master?"

Li Hao chuckled lightly and said nothing more.

The girl glanced at him, assuming that this prodigy was about her age and would be a lively person. However, he exuded an air of maturity. She secretly pursed her lips, put her hands behind her back, turned around, and ran after her master out of the Small Courtyard.

"Xianglan, stop wandering around, get ready to work."

A Senior Brother Academician said to the girl that although they were from the same school, their ages seemed very different; the Senior Brother Academician looked to be over fifty.

"I know now~"

The girl's head swayed like a pendulum, and she replied, drawing out each word.

After speaking, her gaze swept around the new city, looking at the busy Warrior. She had seen this scene before when she went with her master to other cities to set up Magic Array, so it wasn't strange to her.

Soon, led by Li Hongzhuang, they arrived at a city wall.

As soon as she reached the top of the city wall, a gust of cold wind swept over her, and Xia Xianglan shrank her neck. Then, her gaze naturally turned forward, and she immediately saw a vast and boundless graveyard.

She paused for a moment, then instinctively said, "These, these are..."

After Li Hongzhuang finished speaking quietly about the Magic Array to the old Constellation Official in front of her, she heard the little girl's words, turned around and glanced at her, and said softly, "These are all my sons of Great Yu."

Xia Xianglan's heart skipped a beat, her pupils contracted slightly, and she seemed to hold her breath.

This was her first time visiting the Border Pass, and the first time she had ever seen such a sight.

So, is the description in the book of "thousands of lonely graves beyond the Great Wall" really true?

Suddenly, the girl's mind flashed back to the boy's serene and smiling face in the courtyard just moments before. His maturity and composure now seemed to conceal countless scars beneath that skin.

Her fingers clenched unconsciously, and her eyes became much more solemn.

In the Small Courtyard, Li Hao called Ren Qianqian and the Little White Fox to prepare to deal with the Demon King's corpse.

Ren Qianqian rode back the day after the battle ended. Although she didn't say anything, Li Hao guessed that she probably didn't return to Qizhou, but only stayed in a nearby city. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to get here from Qizhou so quickly.

Li Hao didn't say anything about it, and they interacted naturally.

At this moment, they arrived at a fenced-off area within the city, where the corpse of the Black Bird Demon King lay, like a small hill, completely sealed off.

"This Demon King is a treasure trove, what are you going to do with him?"

Feng Boping quietly appeared beside Li Hao, sizing up the Demon King before him, still feeling a pang of regret.

At the time, only he and Song Qiumo knew the details of the battle. It wasn't publicized, and not many people knew that Li Hao had actually killed the Demon King.

After all, it was a bit too shocking for the Heaven and Man Realm to kill Demon King of the Four Establishments Realm.

This kind of information can be considered classified Intelligence, and it should be blocked as much as possible.

Feng Boping didn't ask much about Li Hao's strange Martial Dao state. He had watched Li Hao grow up, but there were many things he couldn't understand, such as this Prodigy talent.

But none of that matters. What matters is that Li Hao is still the same Little Mouse he knows.

"I'll cook everyone a delicious meal."

Li Hao replied.

Feng Boping was taken aback and looked at Li Hao in surprise. When he saw the boy's serious expression, he couldn't help but chuckle, and then burst into laughter.

"You little rascal, you're really something."

Li Hao said, "The Demon King's food must taste pretty good. It'll be worthwhile to entertain everyone after all they came to help."

"That's true." Feng Boping nodded with a smile. This was more than just a waste of money. If he had known earlier that there was Demon King flesh to eat, even more Warrior would probably have wanted to come.

"However, besides its flesh and blood, this Demon King's Dao Heart is a treasure. You can use it to comprehend its fundamental principles, laying the foundation for your future entry into the Four Establishments Realm."

Feng Boping said, "The Gilded Bird Feathers on its back are the essence of the Ancient Demon King's Bloodline, and also excellent materials for forging Divine Weapon. You can collect them and send them to the Ten Thousand Artifacts Pavilion along with your Dragon Sky Sword, asking them to help you reforge it a second time."

Li Hao nodded; he had thought of those things too.

This is also the most precious treasure on the Demon King's body, coveted by countless people.

"Prepare a container; I still need the precious blood from this Demon King," Li Hao said.