Redeeming Oneself While Under Sentence

Soon, Si Miaoyin and Ling Yan returned.

Yang Zhiru still wore a gentle smile.

Li Xuanxiao, however, was clearly in a different state.

It was as if...

He had experienced some kind of blow.

Si Miaoyin looked back and forth between the two.

Something must have happened while she was away.

"Ling Yan, come with me to the side hall. Tell me in detail everything you saw on this journey."

Ling Yan respectfully agreed and obediently followed behind Yang Zhiru.

"Miaoyin, this young friend is now in your care."

Si Miaoyin nodded, "Don't worry, Uncle Yang!"

After Yang Zhiru and Ling Yan left.

Si Miaoyin couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked Li Xuanxiao what the two had talked about.

Li Xuanxiao shook his head, not saying much.

"Hmph~ Stingy!"

Si Miaoyin snorted, "If you don't want to say it, I don't care to listen!"

Li Xuanxiao, however, was not in the mood to tease her at this moment.

He carefully savored that feeling from earlier.

That powerlessness where fate was not his own...

That despair of being invincible...

That fear originating from instinct...

As a martial artist, he couldn't even draw his sword...

How ironic?

How ridiculous?

How tragic?

He thought he had achieved a certain level of strength.

Now it seemed, before truly powerful individuals.

He was no different from those Profound Realm demons.

He was an existence that could be casually annihilated!

Having stayed in Ning'an City for too long, he had, to some extent, developed a sense of complacency.

Now, Yang Zhiru's strength had brutally pulled him back to cold reality!

Peace without personal strength as a foundation was merely the charity of the strong towards the weak.

Being able to live peacefully in a corner was not because his own strength was great.

It was simply because, in the eyes of those truly powerful individuals, he was too insignificant to even mention.

After all, most of the time, who would pay attention to an ant walking by the roadside?

Since there were powerful individuals like Yang Zhiru among humans, there would naturally be them among demons too!

And likely even more!

If he became complacent and self-satisfied.

Then next time, it might be his own death!

"I must become stronger, stronger!"

Li Xuanxiao's heart once again felt a strong craving for power!

Si Miaoyin didn't know the storm raging within Li Xuanxiao's calm exterior.

She waved at him, "Come with me! I'll take you to the Law Enforcement Hall first."

Li Xuanxiao nodded and followed.

Within the vast Demon Slayer Division, they walked through courtyard after courtyard.

When the two stopped, Li Xuanxiao looked up and saw a large plaque – Law Enforcement Hall!

As they stepped into the courtyard, many martial artists in uniform from the Law Enforcement Hall turned to look.

Those who looked over had their eyes light up.

"Lady Miaoyin is here!"

"Why does Lady Miaoyin have time to visit us at the Law Enforcement Hall today?"

"Please, sit here, Lady Miaoyin!"

Beautiful women really do get preferential treatment everywhere they go~

Si Miaoyin gave a playful smile and returned their greetings.

Then, her gaze subtly flickered to the side.

Arriving at a large door within the courtyard, Si Miaoyin stepped forward and knocked. "Is Lord Liu there?"

"Si Miaoyin requests an audience!"

The door quickly opened.

A middle-aged man with a powerful stride emerged, his expression kindly.

This was Liu Gelin, the head of the Law Enforcement Hall.

Liu Gelin stroked his beard and chuckled, "Lady Miaoyin, what brings you here today?"

Si Miaoyin bowed. "I have an important matter for Lord Liu to handle!"

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, his gaze passing over Si Miaoyin to look at Li Xuanxiao, who stood behind her. He had a guess as to what was going on.

Si Miaoyin walked to Li Xuanxiao's side. "Come with me!"

She then pulled Li Xuanxiao and directly entered the hall.

Before Liu Gelin, she explained the entire situation.

"So that's how it is..."

Liu Gelin stroked his beard, his thoughts unreadable.

Suddenly, he chuckled lightly. "Tell me, Lady Miaoyin, how do you wish for me to proceed?"

Si Miaoyin waved her hand. "How would I dare instruct you, my lord? Everything is up to your judgment."

Liu Gelin smiled playfully. "You brought him here personally; the implication is quite obvious. While I may be old, my eyes are not yet dim."

"How about this, instead of punishment..."

"I happen to have a mission here that's suitable for a martial artist in the mid to late Apex Realm."

"I'll assign it to him. If he completes it well, it will count as a meritorious deed for his past mistakes."

Si Miaoyin's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Lord Liu!"

She quickly kicked Li Xuanxiao, who had been lost in thought since they arrived.

Li Xuanxiao, finally snapping back to reality, quickly followed suit to express his thanks.

Seeing this, Liu Gelin wore a knowing smile.

Exiting the Law Enforcement Hall, Li Xuanxiao looked at the mission scroll in his hand.

Citizens of Faxuan City had been disappearing one after another. The constables and constabulary, after an investigation, concluded it was the work of demons!

Furthermore, the demons' realm was clearly far superior to theirs. After reporting to the Magistrate, he had repeatedly written to the Demon Slayer Division requesting aid.

Unfortunately, the Demon Slayer Division had been unable to spare any personnel to handle the matter.

It had to be put on hold. However, about a week ago, the requests for help, which had been arriving almost daily, suddenly stopped!

To this day, no further news had been received from Faxuan City.

Si Miaoyin tilted her head and commented, "Faxuan City... I've been there before. The area is mostly populated by demons in the Profound Realm."

"Although there are some in the Apex Realm, they are almost all in the early stages."

"With your strength, completing this mission shouldn't be difficult."

Li Xuanxiao nodded, not mentioning that he had long since reached the Profound Realm.

He put away the mission scroll and looked at Si Miaoyin with a serious expression.

Si Miaoyin was taken aback by his sudden seriousness. What was this guy up to?

"Lady Miaoyin, thank you."

"I will definitely repay you in the future!"

Si Miaoyin stared blankly for a second, then burst out laughing.

Although he was saying words of gratitude, for some reason, she found it incredibly amusing.

Li Xuanxiao, however, was confused. "Oh, right, Lady Miaoyin, I wanted to ask for another favor."

Si Miaoyin composed herself. "Go ahead."

"Uh..."

Li Xuanxiao seemed a bit hesitant. "Could you teach me a flying martial art?"

"It's quite a long way to go, and walking is too slow!"

???

Si Miaoyin was speechless, the beautiful woman utterly bewildered.

She took out a martial arts book and tossed it to Li Xuanxiao.

Li Xuanxiao caught it and took a look.

"Ride the Wind"

"Without reaching the Profound Realm, one cannot fly for extended periods."

"This martial art is a decent long-distance gliding technique within the Apex Realm."

"It's enough for you!"

"If you want higher quality martial arts, you'll need to join the Demon Slayer Division."

"Earn contribution points by completing missions, then exchange them."

Li Xuanxiao silently took note and thanked her again.

After bidding farewell to Si Miaoyin, he immediately began to study "Ride the Wind."

[Martial Art Recorded - "Ride the Wind"!]

Li Xuanxiao looked at the text before him and immediately commanded the system to add points!

[Consumed 20 Demon Points. "Ride the Wind" has reached the initial stage!]