The entire Patrol Hall first fell silent as a graveyard, then erupted in wave after wave of cheers!
"Holy shit!"
"It actually worked!"
"Good lad, you've got some real skills!"
Many martial artists kept glancing at Li Xuanxiao, unable to conceal the shock in their eyes.
The two physicians, meanwhile, looked as though they had seen a ghost in broad daylight.
This man was clearly an ordinary martial artist, yet he had mastered such an exquisite healing technique!
Remembering how they had doubted Li Xuanxiao earlier, they felt their faces burn even amid their shock.
Just moments ago, they had declared themselves professionals and told Li Xuanxiao not to interfere.
Yet in the next breath, he had solved a problem that professionals like them could not.
What a slap in the face!
How embarrassing...
It seemed they truly could not underestimate anyone in the world. Who knew when someone might possess genuine ability?
Ling Yan's eyes widened. Damn it!
When had this brat learned such miraculous martial arts?
He could even cure such bizarre demonic arts!
People used to say that my cultivation talent was freakish.
Now even this freak thinks he's a freak!
He turned to glance at Si Miaoyin, only to discover that her eyes were now completely fixed on Li Xuanxiao.
A sudden sense of defeat welled up within him, a feeling he had never experienced before.
A strange glimmer had appeared in Si Miaoyin's beautiful eyes as she looked at Li Xuanxiao.
This fellow always seemed able to surprise people!
It had been this way ever since she first heard of Lord Li from others.
She had thought he was a middle-aged uncle, only to find that he was a handsome youth about her own age.
She had thought he was in the middle to late stages of the Extreme Realm, only to discover that he was in the Profound Realm.
She had thought his mission would fail and that he might even lose his life, yet he had instead killed a Profound Realm Third Layer demon by leaping across realms!
She had thought that choosing to join the Mission Hall meant he had resigned himself to ruin and squandered his talent, yet he had turned around and accepted three Profound Realm missions...
And now...
Each and every one of these things flashed through Si Miaoyin's mind.
Whenever she thought she had learned much about him, she would discover that she had only seen the tip of the iceberg.
Si Miaoyin blinked her beautiful eyes.
Li Xuanxiao, just where is your limit?
The Patrol Hall Master's expression was equally splendid.
The instant the lotus appeared, he sprang from his seat at the head.
Even without understanding Buddhist teachings, he could sense the extraordinary nature of this martial art!
He walked over to the Patrol Envoy, who could be said to have risen from the dead.
As True Essence surged, he could clearly feel the man's condition steadily improving, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Once the man fully regained consciousness, they could ask about the exact circumstances and formulate better battle plans and strategies.
Good thing this brat was here!
He turned to Li Xuanxiao and nodded at him.
There was a subtle gratitude on his usually inarticulate face.
If not for him, this Patrol Envoy under his command would undoubtedly have died.
Moreover, the very fact that an entire unit had been wiped out would have dealt a heavy blow to morale!
It would also increase the psychological pressure on the other Patrol Envoys during their patrols.
Now, everything had been resolved.
Though only one Patrol Envoy had been saved, its symbolic significance far outweighed its practical value.
At the very least, the others now knew that even if they fell victim to it, they still had hope of being saved instead of merely waiting to die.
With that assurance, they would have greater courage.
The boost in morale this brought was beyond measure!
Yang Zhiru, always calm and unruffled, refined and gentle, also raised his brows slightly.
Unlike the others, he was a renowned veteran powerhouse. His knowledge and experience far surpassed theirs!
Thus, with a single glance, he recognized that what Li Xuanxiao had used was unquestionably a technique of the Buddhist Sect!
And its grade was no lower than the Profound Realm!
The solemn grandeur when True Qi surged...
The Zen intent when the lotus blossomed...
The boundless vitality that continuously radiated outward...
To accomplish all this required a considerable understanding of Buddhist teachings and years of immersion before one could possibly reach such a level.
Buddhist Dharma differed from ordinary martial artists' cultivation techniques and martial arts; it was a field that placed tremendous emphasis on comprehension and mysticism.
If one lacked comprehension or the so-called "affinity" on the path of Buddhism,
then even if one chanted sutras and recited the Buddha's name every day with endless sincerity in one's heart, one would merely be wasting time.
Conversely, those fated with Buddhism could advance a thousand miles in a day, without worrying about any side effects.
In short, it was a very special branch of martial arts.
But precisely because of this, it was difficult for it to become mainstream.
Yet this Buddhist Dharma, which demanded such mystical comprehension...
Not only had Li Xuanxiao successfully cultivated it, he seemed to have cultivated it quite well!
At the very least, this was absolutely impossible at the entry level.
He had to be at least at Lesser Mastery, perhaps even Greater Mastery!
Thinking of it this way made it truly astonishing.
Not only did he possess martial talent, but he could even cultivate an obscure branch like Buddhist Dharma to such a degree.
This talent...
At any rate, Yang Zhiru had never seen a second person like him.
Could he truly be a genius?
Yang Zhiru's expression remained calm, yet the tea in his cup had gradually gone cold without him noticing.
With that display, Li Xuanxiao had thoroughly won over everyone present.
The Patrol Hall Master returned to his seat and began seriously considering the possibility of sending Li Xuanxiao to exterminate demons.
After brief consideration, he decided to wait until that Patrol Envoy woke up.
Only after learning the demon side's specific circumstances could they make an appropriate response.
The meeting immediately adjourned, and everyone was told to return to their own business.
Li Xuanxiao followed the crowd out of the hall, but quite a few martial artists came over to greet him.
"Lord Li truly is a young hero. To possess such profound attainments in Buddhist Dharma!"
"Indeed! Even the demonic arts that the Hall Master and Lord Yang found troublesome were easily resolved by Lord Li!"
"We are all colleagues in the Demon Slayer Division. We ought to keep in closer contact in the future!"
As they spoke, they repeatedly showed goodwill. Even their form of address had changed from brat to Lord Li.
You people really are practical...
Li Xuanxiao's lips twitched slightly as he responded politely.
Only after a lengthy round of pleasantries and courtesies did Li Xuanxiao manage to get away.
Si Miaoyin teased him from the side. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Lord Li, you really are popular, aren't you~?"
Ling Yan gave a soft snort, but silently decided to take on another Profound Realm mission.
"Greetings, Lady Miaoyin, Lord Ling Yan."
Li Xuanxiao walked up to Si Miaoyin and Ling Yan, immediately cupping his hands. "I would not dare call myself lord in front of you two."
Ling Yan felt pleased. This brat could be quite sensible sometimes!
Si Miaoyin covered her mouth and smiled. She had only been teasing him, but she asked, "Didn't you just accept three Profound Realm missions?"
"Why have you returned so quickly?"
Li Xuanxiao froze. "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. I still haven't gone back to turn in the missions!"
Ling Yan raised his brows in surprise. "Turn them in? You've completed all three of your Profound Realm missions?"
Si Miaoyin's beautiful eyes widened slightly as she too looked at Li Xuanxiao.
She knew he had killed a Profound Realm Third Layer Demon King, so she did not doubt his strength.
But how long had it been since he accepted the missions and set out?
A month and a few days?
Even excluding the time spent traveling, that was far too fast!
Those were three Profound Realm Demon Kings!
Even if she or Ling Yan made a move, it would take considerable effort.
Profound Realm Demon Kings were not fools. Once they realized they were outmatched, if they ran, you might not necessarily catch them!
If they slipped into mountains, rivers, or lakes, they would become as impossible to find as gods and ghosts.
Even with good luck, it would generally take several days to kill one!
Li Xuanxiao nodded, not understanding why they were so surprised. He had even thought it was slow!
If not for wanting to obtain more Demon Points and taking another stroll around,
he could have returned half a month earlier.
After all, killing an ordinary Profound Realm Demon King was merely a matter of one slash for him.
Rainbow Light Travel rapidly closed the distance, the Asura Blade flashed from its sheath, and then the demon's head fell to the ground.
"My Buddha Illuminates Seal" allowed him to detect demons from far away, increasing his efficiency by far too much.
Unable to understand the pair's astonishment, Li Xuanxiao greeted them once more before heading to the Mission Hall to turn in his missions.
Leaving the two of them standing there, utterly disheveled in the wind.
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