Afflict the Demons

The constables exchanged glances, finally shaking their heads in resignation.

They began calling for people to help clean up the mess.

Now that the county magistrate was dead, Ning'an City was without its leader.

They could only take things one step at a time.

Fortunately, they no longer had to worry about demon rampages.

That was an Apex Realm martial artist after all!

What ordinary demon would dare cause trouble?

They'd have to be tired of living!

For the next period, Ning'an City would enter a truly safe phase.

"But what will happen in a month?"

"In a month? What about in a month?"

"Don't you all forget, in a month it will be time for the Demon Slayer Division's Inspector to make their rounds."

"When they arrive and discover that the county magistrate was killed by Li Xuanxiao, what action will they take?"

Upon hearing this, they all fell silent.

That's right!

While the county magistrate deserved to die, it shouldn't have been Li Xuanxiao who did it.

Li Xuanxiao's actions were equivalent to murdering an official appointed by the court!

His crime was punishable by death!

Although they all knew Li Xuanxiao had been forced into it.

But would the adults from the Demon Slayer Division give them a chance to explain?

"Sigh, we'll just take it one step at a time."

[Killed a Profound Realm Layer 4 Cat Demon, gained 2 Demon Points!]

[Killed a Profound Realm Layer 6 Horse Demon, gained 3 Demon Points!]

[Killed a Profound Realm Layer 5 Fox Demon, gained 2 Demon Points!]

[Killed a Profound Realm Layer 4 Dog Demon, gained 2 Demon Points!]

[Killed a Profound Realm Layer 7 Bear Demon, gained 4 Demon Points!]

[Killed a Profound Realm Layer 6 Monkey Demon, gained 3 Demon Points!]

After killing the Rat Fiend that day, Li Xuanxiao's daily routine became patrolling all over Ning'an City.

He killed any demon he saw, not letting a single one escape!

Ning'an City, which wasn't that large to begin with, was soon cleared of demons.

They all became Demon Points on Li Xuanxiao's panel.

As time passed, the citizens were astonished to find that there wasn't a trace of demons left in Ning'an City!

They no longer had to take detours, no longer had to walk with their heads down, no longer had to rush, and no longer had to be cautious.

A sense of long-lost ease and relaxation washed over them.

The demons were truly eradicated!

By that person!

That young man in the constable's uniform!

Streets and alleys, restaurants and tea houses gradually became lively.

Countless conversations revolved around that upright, young, and handsome boy.

After some inquiries, people learned the young man's name.

Li Xuanxiao!

"Constable Li, no! Lord Li, you are truly the lucky star of our Ning'an City!"

"A heroic young man! Bravely fighting demons and monsters!"

"I personally saw him kill several demons with a single sword strike!"

"What you saw is nothing; I saw him glare at a demon, and it died of fright!"

"You're all wrong; I saw Lord Li swallow a demon whole last time..."

People enthusiastically discussed the hero in their hearts, embellishing and exaggerating.

It seemed like only by doing so could they better express their admiration and praise.

They didn't notice at all that in a corner by the window, not far from them, sat a young man in plain clothes.

Li Xuanxiao's face flushed, his expression betraying his embarrassment.

He was a bit socially awkward. While it wasn't to the point of blushing every time he spoke to someone, he truly couldn't handle such exaggerated praise.

The scene reminded him of a video he'd watched in his past life.

Two kids were bragging about their dad, and it escalated into "My dad can eat shit..."

Then, "My dad can eat ten pounds, my dad can eat a hundred pounds..."

It was ridiculous.

Right now, Li Xuanxiao wanted to stand up and shout, "Get lost! I don't eat demons!"

Sitting opposite him, also dressed in casual clothes, Wang Debiao chuckled.

"Well, well! I didn't expect the great hero who slays demons without batting an eye to be afraid of something~"

Wang Debiao seemed to have discovered a new continent, teasing him.

He then turned to the people whose gazes all revealed a sense of ease, a nostalgic look on his face.

"How long has it been since we've seen a scene like this? People not having to fear demons, being able to stroll through the streets boldly."

"Sitting with a few friends, talking nonsense without any need for caution or worry..."

"It's truly wonderful..."

All of this was thanks to the young man before him!

Wang Debiao looked at Li Xuanxiao, feeling gratitude in his heart as well.

The thing he had always wanted to achieve but couldn't, this young man had accomplished it for him.

Well done, kid.

Li Xuanxiao took a sip of tea, the redness on his face gradually fading.

The demons in Ning'an City had been wiped out. The death of the Rat Fiend had likely spread to the surrounding demons.

For a short period, no demons would dare to set foot in Ning'an City.

This was great news for the people of Ning'an City, of course.

But for Li Xuanxiao, it presented a bit of a problem.

No demons meant no Demon Points, and no way to quickly improve his cultivation and martial arts realms.

This was not good...

Li Xuanxiao frowned. He hadn't forgotten what kind of world this was.

A world overrun by demons!

He had only achieved a little success in this small Ning'an City for now.

It just meant he didn't have to worry about safety for a short while.

It didn't mean he could relax and be complacent from now on.

If a truly formidable demon were to appear, it could easily erase him.

His current peace was only because the more powerful demons weren't focused on him.

One must always be vigilant even in times of peace!

It seemed he'd have to venture out of the city and find a way to earn more Demon Points... Li Xuanxiao pondered.

"By the way, kid. There's something else I need to tell you."

Wang Debiao took a sip of tea, his expression slowly turning serious.

"It's about the upcoming Inspector from the Demon Slayer Division."

Wang Debiao organized his thoughts and relayed all the concerns the captains had privately discussed.

He emphasized the consequences of Li Xuanxiao killing the county magistrate and the potential punishment he might face.

Li Xuanxiao listened silently, but without much reaction.

Regardless, he had done what he believed was right.

The current Ning'an City was far better than the false peace it had before.

As long as the people from the Demon Slayer Division weren't blind, they would be able to see whether this change was good or bad.

But what if he really was blind...

Li Xuanxiao let out a proud smile. With the system as his backing, he truly wasn't afraid.

Ultimately, strength spoke for itself.

As long as his strength was sufficient, the inspector would be willing to open his eyes and see clearly.

However, there were some things that indeed needed to be clarified in advance.

"Captain Wang, what were the cultivation realms of the people sent by the Demon Slayer Division before?"

Wang Debiao recalled for a moment, "Those dispatched to border cities were all Inspectors within the Demon Slayer Division."

"The minimum requirement for an Inspector is Apex Realm level seven."

"Sometimes, they even dispatch martial artists from the third realm of martial arts—the Profound Realm!"

"But sending a Profound Realm Inspector is usually because the route might pass through areas where demon kings are active."

"There haven't been any reports of demon king activity in the region between Pei Province's Demon Slayer Division and Ning'an City."

"So, it's highly likely they'll send an Apex Realm martial artist."

Li Xuanxiao nodded, making a rough calculation in his mind.

He was currently at Apex Realm level three and planned to stir up trouble outside the city next.

If everything went smoothly, reaching the late stage of the Apex Realm before this Inspector from the Demon Slayer Division arrived wouldn't be difficult.

But for peace of mind, the higher the cultivation level, the better.

What if they really sent a Profound Realm Inspector?

And what if that Inspector was a rigid stickler for the rules?

He didn't want to die at the hands of his own kind with a single sword strike, only to be killed by demons later.

That would be too frustrating.

He had finally managed to transmigrate and start a new life.

With the system by his side, his future was bright.

He didn't want to capsize in a ditch.

In that case, the demons would just have to suffer a little longer!