Qin Bo successfully exchanged his contribution points for that blood-red greatsaber and began examining it carefully.
The saber was heavy in his hand. Strange blood-colored light flowed along its blade, and a faint murderous aura came rushing toward him.
"Not bad. It's actually filled with Blood Fiend Qi. What a good saber."
The steward explained from the side.
"This saber is called Blood Shadow. It's a spirit weapon forged from the blood of demonic beasts. Every swing contains Blood Fiend Power, making it far more formidable than ordinary spirit weapons. Otherwise, it wouldn't cost fifty contribution points."
"Blood Fiend Power!?"
At this, Qin Bo couldn't help recalling his copy of the Blood Fiend Body Refining Art. It required Blood Fiend Power.
Could all of this be a coincidence? Or was everything somehow destined?
A surge of excitement welled up in Qin Bo's heart. If he could use the Blood Fiend Power in the Blood Shadow Saber to cultivate the Blood Fiend Body Refining Art...
Perhaps he could raise his strength to another level.
"Looks like this Blood Shadow Saber and I are fated to meet."
Qin Bo gripped the Blood Shadow Saber tightly, and a resolute gleam flashed through his eyes.
After distributing everything, Qin Bo summoned his team members.
"Since we can all be on the same team, that means we're fated."
"I'll treat everyone to a meal. It'll be a good chance for us to get to know one another."
The others were all delighted when they heard this.
They had been busy preparing for the assessment and dealing with all sorts of matters lately, and hadn't had a proper chance to relax.
Zhao Hu was even more excited. He rubbed his hands together and said, "Envoy Qin, you're too generous! I heard long ago that the food at Gathering Immortals Pavilion, the restaurant in the city, is second to none. I'll have to savor it properly today."
Qin Bo nodded with a smile. "Then we'll go to Gathering Immortals Pavilion. Everyone, eat your fill. We'll need the strength to handle the missions ahead."
The group arrived at Gathering Immortals Pavilion, the most luxurious restaurant in Yunzhou City. Everyone who came and went was either rich or noble.
As they entered, a waiter immediately came forward to greet them enthusiastically.
Qin Bo asked for a spacious private room and ordered a table laden with the restaurant's signature dishes.
During the meal, everyone sampled the delicacies while chatting with one another, and the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious. Qin Bo gained a deeper understanding of every team member.
There was no need to mention Zhou Ruixue. As the daughter of the City Lord's Mansion, her foundation was exceptionally solid.
As the heir to the Lin Family Spear, Lin Yu's strength went without saying.
The Lin Family Spear was renowned throughout the area around Yunzhou City, famous for its fierce spear techniques and its ever-changing variations.
Lin Yu had inherited the true essence of the Lin Family Spear. When the long spear in his hands whirled, it was like a flood dragon surging out of the sea. Spear blossoms flashed, dazzling the eyes.
Moreover, he was agile and incredibly fast. Whether scouting or launching surprise attacks, he could play a tremendous role.
As for the other two members of the team, there was naturally no need to say much about Li Yao. Aside from his movement skills, he was useless at everything else.
However, he was also skilled at concealing himself and tracking others, and possessed a keen sense of various terrains and environments.
Of the remaining pair, the man was named Wang Chen, while the woman was called Zuo Mei.
Wang Chen was a simple and honest young man, with a tall, burly build. He cultivated a technique called the "Vajra Demon Subduing Art," which was said to have originated from a school of Buddhism.
His defensive power was astonishing, like a towering iron pagoda. In battle, he often served as the team's shield, blocking lethal attacks for his companions.
Zuo Mei, on the other hand, was a meticulous woman. She was proficient in refining all kinds of pills and possessed extensive knowledge of medicinal theory.
Her medicine pouch was filled with all sorts of precious pills. Whenever a teammate was injured, she could provide treatment in time, making her the team's "lifeline."
Looking at it this way, the team's composition was quite well-balanced. It had a warrior, a tank, and a support!
As their conversation deepened, the trust and unspoken understanding among them continued to grow.
Qin Bo was secretly delighted. He knew that a team's cohesion and the coordination between its members were crucial.
In the face of the unknown dangers ahead, only by working together could they have a greater chance of victory.
The group was drinking and merrymaking.
Just then, a commotion came from outside the door.
Qin Bo frowned slightly and exchanged a glance with his teammates. He then set down his wine cup and rose to walk outside.
The others followed behind him one after another, wanting to see what had happened.
A crowd had gathered at the entrance of the restaurant. In the middle, two people appeared to be arguing.
One was a young man dressed in splendid clothes, with several servants at his side. He was pointing at a ragged old man opposite him and shouting furiously.
"You old bastard! How dare you block my way? Are you tired of living?"
The young man in fancy clothes wore a face full of rage, and his eyes revealed an arrogant, overbearing air.
The old man was terrified, his body trembling faintly as he repeatedly bowed and apologized.
"Young Master, I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose. I'll leave right now, I'll leave..."
"Hmph, you want to leave? Not so easily! You ruined my good mood today. You have to give me an explanation!"
The young man refused to let the matter go. With a wave of his hand, the servants behind him stepped forward and blocked the old man's path.
Seeing this, Qin Bo felt anger rising in his chest. He stepped forward and asked, "What's going on? What kind of ability is it to bully an old man like this?"
The young man shot Qin Bo a sidelong glance. When he saw that Qin Bo was wearing the uniform of a Day Roamer Envoy, he couldn't help freezing for a moment.
But he soon put on an unconcerned expression and said, "Someone from the Demon Suppressing Division? Stay out of this! That old bastard bumped into me, so naturally I'm going to teach him a lesson."
Qin Bo let out a cold laugh.
"I think you're the one making trouble for no reason. The old man has already apologized, yet you still refuse to let it go. Do you have no regard for the law?"
"Hmph, don't think you can talk to me like that just because you're wearing the uniform of the Demon Suppressing Division!"
"Why don't you find out who I am?"
"Oh? Who are you? Go on, let me hear it."
"Listen carefully. My brother-in-law is your immediate superior—the Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppressing Division, Song Qingyan!"
The young man lifted his chin and spoke with a smug expression, as though bringing up this connection would make Qin Bo back down.
Above an envoy was a commander. Song Qingyan really was Qin Bo and the others' immediate superior.
But who was Qin Bo? He didn't care about any of that.
"Deputy Commander? If the Deputy Commander saw you acting like this today and didn't cut you down with a single saber, he would be unworthy of his position as commander."
"How dare you! You're just a lowly envoy, yet you dare speak ill of my brother-in-law behind his back?"
The young man shouted furiously.
His face was filled with rage. He felt that Qin Bo had dared to show him such disrespect and had completely failed to take his brother-in-law, Song Qingyan, seriously.
Qin Bo's expression was icy, utterly unaffected by the other man's fury.
Instead, he stepped forward and stared down the young man.
"I, Qin Bo, conduct myself uprightly and walk with my head held high. Everything I said is the truth."
"As the Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppressing Division, he should set an example and protect the people of Yunzhou City. If he even indulges his own brother-in-law in bullying others through his influence, how can he command the respect of the people? How can he be worthy of the position of Deputy Commander?"
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