Completing the Mission

The morning sun was exceptionally bright, shining down on the town that had been reduced to ruins.

The gentle sunlight, however, couldn't dispel the grim expression on Fang Mu's face.

Fang Jing still hadn't woken up after a whole night.

Fang Mu had infused her with a large amount of Vital Energy and refined several Essence Blood Pills, channeling their medicinal effects into her body.

Only then did her complexion regain a hint of color.

At this moment, Fang Mu saw his clone slowly walking from outside the town, carrying a half-dead large snake.

Fang Mu was a little surprised. He had only asked his clone to patrol the surroundings for any anomalies, not expecting him to carry back a large snake.

As the clone approached, Fang Mu checked his memories.

Only then did he learn that the large snake had ambushed his clone while it was on patrol.

In the end, it was beaten severely by the clone, which even managed to force out several corpses it had swallowed.

Later, the snake couldn't withstand the clone's beating and was left half-dead, which was why it was carried back.

Fang Mu found it both amusing and exasperating, but this time he praised his clone, saying, "Well done."

He was worrying about how to report back. Although it was just an investigation, he had no concrete proof.

The culprit, the Black Wolf, had been smashed to death by his fists. If he brought its body back to report, people would surely doubt his strength.

The large snake was different. This snake didn't seem to have a strong aura.

No matter what, he was now at the seventh stage of the Martial Realm. Capturing a snake was not a problem.

After storing the large snake in the demon capturing bag, Fang Mu took out the recording stone.

This stone could automatically record videos when infused with Vital Energy, which was quite peculiar.

Fang Mu recorded the entire scene of the town as evidence of his visit.

He didn't leave immediately but stayed in the town for another day.

Fang Mu refined the demon wolf's corpse, obtaining several Essence Blood Pills and Essence Pills, as well as a solid wolf fang.

The wolf fang had no special use other than being sturdy; it could be used to forge weapons or armor.

The next day, as soon as it was light, Fang Mu left the town carrying the still unconscious Fang Jing, heading towards Qingzhu City.

In Fang Mu's hand, there was now a golden long sword.

This was the Demon Refining Mirror, which had refined a Golden Buddha.

The Golden Buddha was hidden within the town, inside the massive Mountain Buddha.

Fang Mu had searched the entire town and, with great effort, spent a whole night smashing open the Mountain Buddha to find the Golden Buddha.

The Golden Buddha was the source of the Buddhist light that repelled the darkness. Having experienced the darkness, Fang Mu deeply understood its terror.

So, when he found the Golden Buddha, he didn't expect the Demon Refining Mirror to refine it into a Golden Sword.

Looking at the shimmering golden sword in his hand, Fang Mu helplessly put it back into the Demon Refining Mirror.

The Golden Sword was too grand and conspicuous. Carrying it was like carrying a gold brick, drawing attention everywhere, which didn't suit Fang Mu's low-key demeanor.

Traveling at full speed, with the still unconscious Fang Jing on his back, Fang Mu returned to the Demon Slayer Division by evening.

As soon as he entered the Demon Slayer Division, Fang Mu encountered the sycophantic Sun Hou.

Fang Mu decided to have Sun Hou notify Tu Qing that he had completed the mission.

Sun Hou was a bit annoyed, unhappy about being sent on an errand by Fang Mu. He grumbled a few curses but eventually went to deliver the message.

Carrying the unconscious Fang Jing, Fang Mu went directly to the main hall of the Demon Slayer Division to wait for Tu Qing.

Before long, Tu Qing arrived at the main hall with Sun Hou.

Fang Mu cut to the chase, handing over the recording stone and the demon capturing bag to Tu Qing, and then briefly explained the situation.

Tu Qing took the recording stone and the demon capturing bag, looking somewhat excited, and praised, "You did a good job this time!"

"Here is the token that grants you freedom to enter and exit the County Office as promised!"

In a good mood, Tu Qing took out a token from his storage bag and tossed it to Fang Mu.

"This is an access token. From now on, holding this token, you can enter and exit the County Office at any time."

Hearing Tu Qing's explanation, Fang Mu, who had taken the token, put it away and left with Fang Jing on his back.

This was just a transaction; Fang Mu didn't feel overly grateful to Tu Qing.

This was a token he had exchanged for his life, so he naturally didn't need to thank Tu Qing.

"Scoundrel! Insolent brat!"

Sun Hou grumbled, looking at the departing Fang Mu with great anger.

"Brother Qing! You shouldn't have given him the token. Playing a trick on him once, he wouldn't dare to rebel."

"Hmph! What do you know? This kid's life is quite resilient. I'm actually a bit reluctant to see him die."

"Tell me, if I take on dangerous missions in the future and let him go to his death for me while I reap the rewards, what do you think of that idea?"

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Brother Qing, your idea is fantastic!"

Fang Mu, carrying Fang Jing away from the County Office, was naturally unaware that Tu Qing had already set his sights on him.

Looking at the access token in his hand, Fang Mu couldn't help but show a hint of a smile.

With this token, he would no longer be confined to the Demon Slayer Division. He now had more freedom.

Fang Mu decided to return to the slums, to the courtyard where they used to live.

It was a more secluded and quiet place, perfect for Fang Mu and Fang Jing.

As he walked along the alleyways of the slums, Fang Mu sensed a dark shadow following him.

He didn't act immediately, instead pretending not to notice and continuing towards the alley ahead.

As he passed a corner in the alleyway, the shadowy figure let out a roar and lunged at Fang Mu.

"Bang!"

"Awooo!"

With a loud bang and a howl of pain, a dark figure was sent flying by a swift punch from Fang Mu.

The dark figure, after crashing into the dim alley, flashed away and vanished without a trace.

Fang Mu went to the spot where the dark figure had fallen, looking at the bloodstains on the ground. He sensed a strong demonic aura.

The one who had escaped was a demon wolf. If he wasn't mistaken, it was the same demon that had attacked him that day.

That night, Hu Mei'er had fought the demon wolf, and in the end, the demon wolf, injured by Wen Xuan, had fled.

He hadn't expected it to still be uncaught and hiding within the city.

Fang Mu harbored killing intent towards the demon wolf, his nemesis. He was somewhat annoyed that it had escaped this time.

But the monk might run, but the temple wouldn't. The next time he encountered it, he would definitely skin it alive and tear out its tendons.

Carrying Fang Jing back to their old home, Fang Mu felt a sense of melancholy. After all the twists and turns, he had finally returned here.

However, Zhao Li and Aunt Zhao were no longer here, which left Fang Mu feeling a bit downcast.

After entering the house, he placed the still unconscious Fang Jing onto the bed.

Fang Mu looked at the now faded wolf fang imprint on his arm, feeling a pang of heartache.

"Xixi..."

At this moment, the plant demon Xixi scurried out, looking curiously at the unconscious Fang Jing.

Ignoring Xixi, Fang Mu released his clone and used his Bloodline Power to alter the clone's facial features slightly.

This way, even if he appeared in his true form in the future, no one would suspect it was his clone.

Before, he lacked the ability and had no choice but to move and live in the Demon Slayer Division.

Now that he had the strength to protect himself, the clone could stay and protect Fang Jing. Living outside was safer and offered more freedom.

After taking some pills, Fang Mu and his clone began their cultivation.