Assessment Complete

"That's the one!"

Qin Bo was so excited that he immediately decided to choose this technique.

However, Qin Bo knew full well that cultivating the Blood Fiend Body Refining Art would be anything but easy.

The Blood Fiend Qi was inherently extremely dangerous. The slightest carelessness would cause it to turn on him.

But for the sake of increasing his strength and facing the crisis that was about to arrive, he had no intention of retreating in the slightest.

He continued studying the Blood Fiend Body Refining Art and discovered that the first step in cultivating it was to find a place where the Blood Fiend Qi was dense.

Then, using a special method of circulating the technique, he would draw the Blood Fiend Qi into his body and gradually adapt to and fuse with it.

The process was like walking along a razor's edge. The slightest misstep would allow the Blood Fiend Qi to erode his mind.

"If I don't fight and struggle, then being reborn will have been for nothing!"

"Bring it on!"

Qin Bo carefully put away the manual and returned to the registration desk.

When the old man in charge of registration saw the coverless manual in his hands, his originally drowsy eyes suddenly widened.

A trace of surprise appeared on his face. "Boy, you actually chose this Blood Fiend Body Refining Art? This technique is incredibly dangerous. You'd better think it through."

Qin Bo firmly nodded. "Senior, I've made up my mind. Wealth and honor are sought through danger, and this technique suits me very well."

"Boy, you should know very well what dangers this technique brings, right?"

Qin Bo met the old man's gaze, his eyes as firm as iron. "Senior, I know."

The old man nodded slightly, a trace of approval flashing through his eyes. "Good lad, you've got guts!"

"Since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more. Though this Blood Fiend Body Refining Art is dangerous, once mastered, its power will be astonishing."

"However, remember this well: you must be extremely cautious during cultivation. The slightest mistake will send you into a place of eternal damnation."

Qin Bo thanked the old man again, tucked the manual away, and hurriedly left the Library Pavilion.

Only after Qin Bo had left did the old man stroke the whiskers on his chin.

"Good lad, you actually dare to cultivate the Blood Fiend Body Refining Art. This old man will have to see how far you can go!!"

After saying this, a flash of red light passed through his eyes and vanished.

After Qin Bo returned to the small courtyard where he lived, he finally took out the two techniques.

Blood Fiend Body Refining Art

Tiger Roar Fist

"Not bad! The Tiger Roar Fist can indeed be cultivated, but this Body Refining Art requires a place filled with Blood Fiend Qi before I can begin cultivating it!"

"Besides, if I burn lifespan, I'll only have ten years left. I can't burn it for too long!"

Qin Bo frowned as he pondered.

"I have to hurry and hunt some aberrations. Otherwise, my strength will increase too slowly."

"Forget it. The assessment team won't return for another two days. I'd better wait until my identity is issued and see what missions I can take!"

Qin Bo pondered silently, deciding to suppress his urgent desire to increase his strength for now and wait for the Demon Suppressing Division to officially grant him his identity and the corresponding authority.

Over the next two days, Qin Bo repeatedly practiced the Tiger Roar Fist in the Demon Suppressing Division's training ground, familiarizing himself with the force-exertion techniques and rhythm of the new martial skill;

At the same time, he continued studying the "Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art," trying to further improve the compatibility between the two.

But after practicing until the end, he discovered that he simply wasn't cut out for this.

He'd better wait until he had enough lifespan to burn before cultivating!

Qin Bo stopped his movements helplessly and exhaled a breath of stale air.

He knew that cultivation could not be rushed. Forcing a breakthrough might instead produce the opposite result.

Although Qin Bo had made little progress over these two days in fusing the Tiger Roar Fist with the "Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art," it was not as though he had gained nothing.

His control over his own qi and blood had grown increasingly precise, and he had gained a firmer grasp of the Tiger Roar Fist's basic moves. Once he found the right opportunity, he might be able to achieve sudden enlightenment.

At last, the assessment team returned as scheduled.

Every newcomer had, to some extent, gained a trace of tenacity on their faces.

Their formerly immature appearances had also become much more mature.

Zhou Ruixue and the others were never ordinary people to begin with. They had gained experience facing aberrations, so unlike the others, they did not harbor much fear.

"Young Master Qin, you should have no problem with this assessment, right?"

"No problem."

"That's good. Young Master Qin, none of us have any problems either. We'll be fellow disciples from now on. I hope we can form a team and go out on missions together in the future."

Zhou Ruixue's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Qin Bo was taken aback. Hadn't Elder Sun said that he should be directly promoted to Day Roamer through special consideration? He had no idea whether he would be able to form a team with them in the future.

Even so, Qin Bo smiled faintly and nodded. "Sure. It would be my pleasure to team up with you. There is strength in numbers, and we'd have a better chance of dealing with aberrations."

At that moment, the other newcomers who had passed the assessment also gathered around, voicing their agreement one after another.

Everyone chimed in, the atmosphere lively as they looked forward to their future missions in the Demon Suppressing Division.

Before long, Elder Sun Yu appeared in the square.

The people who had been chatting animatedly immediately fell silent and bowed to Elder Sun Yu.

Elder Sun Yu's gaze swept over everyone, and an expression of relief appeared on his face.

"Seeing you pass the assessment safely fills me with relief. The Demon Suppressing Division has always needed young people like you—people with courage and a sense of responsibility."

"You should all understand by now that the third assessment was a trial, a trial of your courage."

"Only by daring to truly face aberrations and defeating them without fearing death could you become qualified Demon Suppressing Guards."

Elder Sun Yu's eyes shone brightly as he spoke earnestly.

"But becoming a Demon Suppressing Guard is only the beginning."

"Yunzhou City is now surrounded by aberrations, with danger lurking everywhere, and the common people are living in dire straits. The road ahead of you will be filled with hardships and challenges."

Everyone wore solemn expressions as they quietly listened to Elder Sun Yu's teachings. Determination shone in every person's eyes.

Elder Sun Yu continued, "The meaning behind the Demon Suppressing Division's existence is to protect peace in this world and fight against all evil and aberrant forces."

"Since you have chosen this path, you must be prepared to sacrifice yourselves at any time."

"Yes! We are willing to serve the Demon Suppressing Division and protect peace in this world!"

Everyone shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens as they echoed over the square for a long time.

Elder Sun Yu nodded slightly, a trace of approval appearing on his face. "Very good. I believe in you."

"Now, I announce that you have officially become members of the Demon Suppressing Division. You will receive a salary from the imperial court and gain borrowing privileges for the techniques and martial skills within the Demon Suppressing Division. However, any subsequent techniques and martial skills must be exchanged for contribution points."

"You will also shoulder the important responsibility of protecting Yunzhou City and fighting against aberrations."

Elder Sun Yu's gaze swept across the crowd, his expression solemn.

Joy welled up in everyone's hearts. Being able to receive a salary from the imperial court meant their livelihoods were secured.

The borrowing privileges for techniques and martial skills were even more precious. This meant they would have more opportunities to increase their strength in the future.

But when they thought of the heavy responsibility that came with it, everyone once again felt the weight of duty upon their shoulders.