Brocade-Robed Young Lord

[Killed a Profound Realm Level 4 Hawk Demon, gained 400 Demon Points!]

[Killed a Profound Realm Level 5 Dog Demon, gained 500 Demon Points!]

[Killed a Profound Realm Level 5 Sparrow Demon, gained 500 Demon Points!]

After nearly half a month of continuous demon slaying, the Demon Points had finally accumulated to a considerable number again.

Li Xuanxiao opened his personal status panel.

[Host: Li Xuanxiao]

[Realm: Mystic Realm Level 1]

[Cultivation Techniques: Mystic - Mystic Lotus Sutra (Beginner), Profound - Ancient Subtle Life Lotus (Sublimity Realm)]

[Martial Arts: Mystic - Mirage Blade (Not Started), Profound - My Buddha Illuminates Seal (Sublimity Realm), Profound - Pure Lotus Bloom (Perfection), Profound - Rainbow Light Travel (Perfection), Profound - Law-Breaking Qi-Extinguishing Slash (Sublimity Realm), Profound - Bone-Clinging Shadow (Perfection)]

[Demon Points:]

Excellent, I can add points again!

[Consumed 8000 Demon Points, Mystic Lotus Sutra has entered Lesser Mastery!]

[Insufficient Demon Points, unable to continue upgrading!]

Li Xuanxiao's eyes widened. He hadn't expected that a Mystic Realm cultivation technique would require 8000 Demon Points just to reach Lesser Mastery!

And the remaining Demon Points weren't even enough to upgrade another level?

Did that mean reaching Greater Mastery would cost even more Demon Points than that?!

This was outrageous! What kind of Mystic Realm cultivation technique was this? It was practically a gold-devouring beast!

There was no other option. Since the cultivation technique couldn't be upgraded further, he had to focus on other skills.

[Consumed 3000 Demon Points, Mirage Blade has achieved Basic Understanding!]

[Consumed 8000 Demon Points, Mirage Blade has entered Lesser Mastery!]

He spent more Demon Points to upgrade another Mystic Realm martial art to Lesser Mastery.

The Demon Points on his person once again dwindled to only 3800.

What could 3800 do?

Li Xuanxiao scanned his panel. Upgrading Mystic Realm skills was out of the question, so he had to focus on the Profound Realm skills.

3000 Demon Points was just enough to upgrade a Perfection-level Profound Realm cultivation technique or martial art to Sublimity Realm.

He currently had three Perfection-level Profound Realm cultivation techniques/martial arts waiting to be upgraded.

They were...

Profound - Pure Lotus Bloom (Perfection)

Profound - Rainbow Light Travel (Perfection)

Profound - Bone-Clinging Shadow (Perfection)

One was a comprehensive Buddhist martial art with incredibly strong defensive, healing, and status-clearing capabilities.

One was a flashy, taunting, and incredibly fast ranged travel martial art.

One was a close-combat movement technique that was eerie and impossible to guard against.

Without much thought, Li Xuanxiao immediately decided to invest in "Pure Lotus Bloom."

[Consumed 3000 Demon Points, Pure Lotus Bloom has reached Sublimity Realm!]

At this point, his panel updated again!

[Host: Li Xuanxiao]

[Realm: Mystic Realm Level 4]

[Cultivation Techniques: Mystic - Mystic Lotus Sutra (Lesser Mastery), Profound - Ancient Subtle Life Lotus (Sublimity Realm)]

[Martial Arts: Mystic - Mirage Blade (Lesser Mastery), Profound - My Buddha Illuminates Seal (Sublimity Realm), Profound - Pure Lotus Bloom (Sublimity Realm), Profound - Rainbow Light Travel (Perfection), Profound - Law-Breaking Qi-Extinguishing Slash (Sublimity Realm), Profound - Bone-Clinging Shadow (Perfection)]

[Demon Points: 800]

"Mystic Realm Level 4 now..."

Li Xuanxiao sighed softly. He felt that his progress speed was truly absurd.

As long as he had enough Demon Points, he could cross realms at a speed unimaginable to others.

Having a system was truly amazing!

Li Xuanxiao let out a sigh and decided to find a place to rest for a couple of days.

This kind of high-intensity tracking and killing was indeed a great strain on a person.

Both physically and mentally.

Li Xuanxiao immediately began searching for a place to settle down.

After flying for a while, he concealed his conspicuous Mystic Realm aura and slowly descended into a city.

This city is called Violet Firmament City, and it's a relatively large one.

The city's defense force is primarily composed of Apex Realm martial artists, but there are also two Xuan Realm martial artists.

Among the many cities in Pei Province, it ranks relatively high in terms of defensive strength.

Furthermore, the city doesn't suffer from too many demon attacks.

Therefore, it appears very peaceful and tranquil, lacking the grim atmosphere of impending trouble.

The city is quite prosperous, with teahouses and taverns operating normally.

Li Xuanxiao entered a tavern, asked the waiter for a cup of tea, and then went upstairs to the second floor.

As soon as he reached the second floor, his gaze was involuntarily drawn to a young man resembling a Brocade-Robed Young Lord.

The man's demeanor was exceptionally refined, making him stand out in the bustling, smoke-filled atmosphere of the tavern.

However, Li Xuanxiao was only slightly surprised before he walked over to a window seat and sat down.

He was taking a moment of leisure to enjoy a bit of peace.

The Brocade-Robed Young Lord also casually glanced at Li Xuanxiao.

Upon seeing the Demon Slayer Division uniform on Li Xuanxiao, a hint of surprise flickered across his brow.

Soon, the tea was served. Li Xuanxiao sipped his tea while watching the peaceful people outside the window, a gentle expression in his eyes.

However, his relaxed demeanor drew some dissatisfaction from others.

"Are you a martial artist from the Demon Slayer Division?"

A voice with a peculiar tone inquired.

"Indeed!"

Li Xuanxiao raised an eyebrow and looked. It was a middle-aged man dressed as a merchant, sitting not far away.

The man's expression was somewhat stern, carrying a subtle hint of hostility.

Combining this with his question, Li Xuanxiao's mind immediately formed a guess.

The Demon Slayer Division uniform on him was too obvious for the man not to see.

Although the man's tone was questioning, the blame was too apparent.

It didn't seem like he was confirming Li Xuanxiao's identity, but rather reminding him to be mindful of it.

After a moment's thought, Li Xuanxiao looked at the tea in front of him and immediately understood.

The man's true intention was likely: "Since you are a martial artist of the Demon Slayer Division, why do you have the leisure to sit here and calmly drink tea?"

"With the current demon calamity plaguing Pei Province and a great enemy at our doorstep, how can you, as a Demon Slayer Division martial artist, seclude yourself and shirk your duties?"

As expected, the middle-aged man's next words confirmed Li Xuanxiao's guess.

What a nuisance! Li Xuanxiao thought, wanting to curse.

I work myself to death, and finally get a moment of rest, only to have to listen to this annoying chatter!

Do you know I'm secluding myself? Do you know I'm shirking my duties?

I hate people who know nothing but immediately resort to moral blackmail, standing on a high moral ground to accuse others righteously.

Taking another sip of tea, Li Xuanxiao chuckled, "Then what do you think I should do?"

The middle-aged man cupped his fists in the air, "Naturally, it's to slay demons and eliminate monsters, be loyal to the country, and save the people of Pei Province from dire straits!"

"Just like that Lord Li Xuanxiao! Wherever he goes, demons are all slain! How heroic!"

Upon hearing the name Li Xuanxiao, the Brocade-Robed Young Lord slightly turned his head, beginning to listen intently to their conversation.

Li Xuanxiao was stunned. Am I stumbling into my own story again?

Have my recent actions already spread to this place?

"With the current demon calamity, my merchant caravan can't even leave the city. This is all because of irresponsible martial artists like you!"

So it's because the demon troubles have ruined my business that he's become enraged and is taking it out on others.

Damn it, did I cause the demon unrest? Li Xuanxiao couldn't be bothered to deal with him and pretended not to hear.

The middle-aged man grumbled and cursed. Finally, realizing that no matter what he said, Li Xuanxiao ignored him, he left in a huff, finding it pointless.

Li Xuanxiao could finally drink his tea in peace.

But soon, someone else approached him.

The Brocade-Robed Young Lord sat diagonally opposite Li Xuanxiao. He raised his wine cup towards Li Xuanxiao as a gesture of respect.

"Esteemed sir, I overheard your previous discussion mentioning a Lord Li Xuanxiao, who is exceptionally valiant in slaying demons and monsters."

"I wish to ask, sir, have you ever met that Lord Li Xuanxiao?"