As Li Xuanxiao sat down at the discussion table under the gaze of many from the Demon Slayer Division, he was perceived by them as having fully earned the right to sit as an equal.
Even within the entire Great Yu Dynasty, a Mystic Realm martial artist was already considered a powerhouse.
Such a person would never be overlooked wherever he went.
Even if he left the Great Yu Dynasty, countless human kingdoms would be willing to open their doors to him.
Li Xuanxiao felt a bit awkward. He disliked crowded places, and he particularly detested formal, serious occasions like this.
He had always tried his best to avoid such official meetings, but now he had no choice but to be there.
The people present were all important figures of the Pei Province Demon Slayer Division.
Even the highest military official in Pei Province, General Si Yiwu, was present, making it impossible for him to slip away.
He could only brace himself and sit down, listening to them continue their discussion on the current situation in Pei Province.
On the discussion table, the previously worried Hall Masters now had their brows unfurrowed.
Yang Zhiru had also regained his usual calm and composed demeanor.
The General's usually indifferent and stern face had softened considerably.
A Mystic Realm martial artist who could act freely could provide assistance far exceeding that of hundreds or thousands of those below the Mystic Realm.
Although the Demon Slayer Division had dispatched a large number of Profound Realm and Apex Realm martial artists to guard the various cities of Pei Province, the most they could achieve was related to the gain or loss of a single city.
From a broader perspective, their contribution was minimal.
Li Xuanxiao, however, was different. If this demonic activity were to be likened to a war, he was the one who could truly change the tide of the battle.
Discussions continued at the table. The Hall Masters, shedding their previous gloom, spoke enthusiastically, creating a lively atmosphere.
Li Xuanxiao, on the other hand, felt drowsy listening to them. All he wanted was to quickly exchange his Contribution Points for more cultivation techniques and martial arts.
He also wanted better divine weapons and more spiritual elixirs.
108 Profound Realm Demon Kings, 875 Apex Realm Great Demons...
He should be able to exchange them for quite a few Contribution Points, right?
He wondered if he could ask General Yang Zhiru and the Deputy General to exchange for Mystic Realm cultivation techniques and martial arts.
The Hall Master of the Patrol Hall had mentioned before that in the Pei Province Demon Slayer Division, only the General and Deputy General cultivated Mystic Realm techniques.
Since they could cultivate Mystic Realm techniques, it was highly probable they also possessed Mystic Realm martial arts!
If he could get his hands on one, his combat power would skyrocket!
Li Xuanxiao showed a hint of anticipation, but his expression soon calmed down, replaced by a touch of worry.
Damn it, Mystic Realm cultivation techniques and martial arts were indeed good, but the amount of Demon Points required to advance a realm was truly substantial!
Entry alone required at least 3,000 points, and even 7,000 wouldn't be enough to reach the Lesser Mastery stage.
After Lesser Mastery came Greater Mastery, then Perfection, and after Perfection, there was Sublimity Realm...
Li Xuanxiao's eyes darkened; he didn't dare to think about how many Demon Points would be needed.
Slaying a single Profound Realm Demon King only yielded a few hundred Demon Points. Just to reach the entry level, he would need to slay several, or even over ten!
Doesn't sound like much? The key was, where would he find so many Profound Realm Demon Kings to slay!
He had traveled quite extensively over the past month.
Even with the help of "My Buddha Illuminates Seal," which allowed him to pinpoint the hiding spots of demons immediately, he could only find 2-3 on average per day. At this accumulation rate, how long would it take to advance a Mystic Realm technique to Sublimity Realm?
It seemed that the idea of accumulating Demon Points by slaying Profound Realm demons was no longer sufficient for his current needs...
Li Xuanxiao pondered internally, then... should he try to slay a few Demon Emperors?
A Profound Realm Demon King only yielded a few hundred Demon Points. If it were a Mystic Realm Demon Emperor, it should start at least from a thousand points!
This way, the accumulation rate would increase by almost tenfold! It would be just right to meet the consumption needs of the Mystic Realm techniques!
While Li Xuanxiao was lost in his thoughts, time passed quickly, and the discussion finally concluded.
After considering all the conditions, the General made the final decision!
The ultimate plan was to dispatch Li Xuanxiao on an external mission, employing a similar random combat strategy.
You fight your battles, I fight mine, reclaiming our initiative.
Never engage the enemy at the time, place, or in the manner they expect.
Secondly, use flexible mobility and combat to maneuver and constrain the enemy, guiding the war entirely onto a favorable track.
Engage the enemy completely proactively, at your own pace and in your own way.
Once the plan was finalized, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, feeling the heavy stone on their hearts finally had a possibility of being moved.
It all depended on how far Li Xuanxiao could go.
The meeting concluded, and everyone left one after another.
Li Xuanxiao let out a sigh of relief. It was finally over. His legs were numb from sitting!
He also got up, ready to leave, but was called back by Si Yiwu.
"Kid, what do you think of my niece, Si Miaoyin?"
Straight to the point!
Huh!?
What do I think? I'm looking at her while standing.
Li Xuanxiao was stunned. He had thought of many things the General might say upon keeping him back.
For example, asking how he managed to reach the Mystic Realm in such a short time, or perhaps going over other details of the plan...
But he never expected him to ask this!
Li Xuanxiao scratched his head. "Uh... Lady Miaoyin is certainly a very talented martial artist, and she's also taken quite good care of me..."
Si Yiwu raised an eyebrow.
Talented? Hearing that from you, kid, sounds like mockery.
"You know I'm not asking about that..."
Si Yiwu looked at Li Xuanxiao silently. "I'm asking about your thoughts on Si Miaoyin in terms of romance."
"I've never seen that girl care so much about a man."
"Before she left, she specifically told me to look after you and cultivate you well..."
All that happened? This girl is something else!
Li Xuanxiao scratched his head. "I really haven't considered that aspect."
"Lady Miaoyin is young, beautiful, exceptionally talented, and born into a martial arts family in the Royal City. I imagine she won't be short of suitors."
"As for me, I'm just a bumpkin from a small town. I never thought I'd be able to develop any deeper relationship with Lady Miaoyin."
Si Yiwu chuckled. "You don't need to worry about that. Your talent guarantees you won't be ordinary. I just want to know your true feelings for her now."
Li Xuanxiao pondered for a moment.
Young, beautiful, exceptionally talented in martial arts, and from a prominent family.
What man could refuse such a woman?
If you meet a good partner, settle down first.
If you meet a benefactor, establish your career first.
If you meet a rich woman, settle down and build your career!
If you meet Si Miaoyin...
Li Xuanxiao sat up straight. "I'm not afraid you'll laugh, General, but my lifelong dream has been to be kept by a rich woman and live a life of comfortable leisure..."
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