Kong Wu's Conditions for Handling Affairs

Kong Wu paused for a moment, then noticed that some of the skills of the person before him looked familiar.

It was the same person he'd met at the inn who was disguised as a man.

Was she from the Purple Flame Hall?

Judging by the other person's reaction, the Purple Flame Hall seemed to be looking for people with strong physical strength.

What for?

Kong Wu didn't know, nor did he want to know.

Relaxing his tense muscles, Kong Wu casually said, "I'm not interested."

Since this person meant him no harm, there was no need to attack.

After all, he wasn't someone who enjoyed meaningless killing.

Seeing Kong Wu's decisive refusal, Xiao Hong showed a hint of surprise on his face.

He refused the olive branch extended by the Purple Flame Hall without even thinking. Did this guy not know much about the Purple Flame Hall?

It was important to know that even throughout Qingzhou, countless cultivators yearned to join the Purple Flame Hall.

In cultivation, the most crucial aspect was the inheritance of techniques.

These were all held by the various cultivation sects in Qingzhou.

There were also some rogue cultivators with extraordinary luck who managed to obtain some scattered techniques.

However, most of those techniques were only at the Qi Refining level.

Moreover, after joining a sect, senior cultivators would answer disciples' questions and doubts during their cultivation, which could help those who explored on their own avoid many detours.

But after carefully observing Kong Wu, Xiao Hong nodded in realization.

No True Qi fluctuations, not a cultivator.

Thus, he changed his recruitment approach.

"It's fine if you don't want to join the Purple Flame Hall. If you can help this old man with a favor, I will surely reward you handsomely. Pills, talismans, worldly wealth, whatever the Purple Flame Hall can provide, just name it."

At these words, Kong Wu stopped in his tracks. After thinking carefully, he asked seriously, "Any condition?"

"Within the territory of Purple Flame County, the Purple Flame Hall still has some influence."

Xiao Hong sounded full of confidence.

"Alright!" Kong Wu nodded and said, "Can you find a Golden Core stage demon, beat it half to death, and then let me finish it off?"

Xiao Hong's beard-stroking action paused, his eyes filled with confusion.

What kind of condition was this?

He had expected Kong Wu to name an exorbitant price, and he was prepared. Even if Kong Wu wanted some precious pills or talismans, the Purple Flame Hall could still manage it if they gritted their teeth.

But this condition completely stumped him.

Kong Wu shook his head and prepared to leave.

Up to this point, all the opponents he had defeated had lower Strength attributes than him.

He wanted to test how many Free Attribute Points the system would reward him for defeating an enemy far beyond his own level.

The Strength attribute of the person before him far surpassed that of Hu Qiying, who was at the late Foundation Establishment stage. However, in Kong Wu's perception, the two felt very similar.

This indicated that even with a Strength attribute of 73, he had not reached the Golden Core stage.

Seeing Kong Wu about to leave, Xiao Hong snapped back to attention, his expression strange as he said, "Is this your condition? Are you sure? You don't need anything else?"

Could there be a chance?

Kong Wu asked, "Can you do it?"

"No," Xiao Hong replied bluntly.

Then, he quickly added, "However, if you don't have any special requirements for this Golden Core demon, I can still manage this matter."

"Oh?"

Kong Wu looked puzzled.

Xiao Hong explained, "In the Demon Suppression Prison in Qingzhou City, there are many Golden Core stage demons. I can speak to the Demon Suppression Division there and ask them to find some that are awaiting execution for you to deal with."

You can do that?!

Kong Wu was momentarily stunned, then a sudden flash of inspiration struck him, and a thought surfaced in his mind.

"Can I add another request?"

Xiao Hong, who already felt that Kong Wu's request wasn't difficult for him and felt a slight unease, quickly said, "Go on!"

Exchanging such a small matter for Kong Wu to risk his life for him made the old man uneasy.

"Purple Flame County... does it also have a Demon Suppression Prison? I want to take a walk inside..."

Is it really just a walk?

Xiao Hong thought for a moment and finally agreed.

At worst, I could give Captain Jin some benefits, and the price would be acceptable.

Although I don't know why Kong Wu is so determined to eliminate demons, he doesn't have time to deal with that now.

As long as that matter is settled, everything will be different.

Thus, at Xiao Hong's enthusiastic invitation, Kong Wu was brought to the Purple Flame Hall.

For a Golden Core stage demon, after the matter was settled, Xiao Hong would have to write a letter for Kong Wu to take to the prefecture city.

As for Purple Flame County's Demon Suppression Prison, Kong Wu could "take a trip" there tomorrow.

As soon as he entered the Purple Flame Hall, Kong Wu bumped right into Xiao Lan.

Facing Xiao Lan, who covered her small mouth in surprise, Kong Wu simply nodded in greeting and followed the butler by his side to the guest room.

"Grandpa, this guy... how did you persuade him?"

Seeing this, Xiao Hong immediately understood that the person Xiao Lan had mentioned before was Kong Wu.

I have to admit, her judgment was excellent.

Based on Xiao Hong's experience over the years, Kong Wu was the person with the most formidable physical strength he had ever seen.

With his abundant Blood Essence and Yang Qi that was almost substantial, he could probably deal with a Qi Refining stage cultivator with his bare physique alone.

I wonder how this person grew, could it be that he has the bloodline of the ancient Barbarian Tribe?

"Lanlan, when you handle things, you need to tailor your approach. Everyone wants something different. You can only achieve this with experience; you're still too young."

Xiao Lan responded with an "oh" and asked curiously, "Then what does he want?"

Xiao Hong was momentarily at a loss for an answer.

At the Purple Flame County Demon Suppression Division, Captain Jin Hefeng, dressed in red brocade, calmly watched Zhang Hao, whose condition gradually stabilized after taking a pill. He then turned around and asked, "You're saying the person who injured Zhang Hao showed no True Qi fluctuations?"

Yang Zhaohui's expression was a bit awkward. "It's possible that the subordinates' cultivation is too low and they couldn't see clearly."

Seeing Jin Hefeng give a noncommittal hum, he tentatively asked, "Captain, do you need me to have someone post a notice and search the entire city for that person?"

"No need. If he injured someone from the Demon Suppression Division, he must have already fled the city."

What Jin Hefeng said made some sense. The Great Jing Dynasty, unlike other nations, had its most powerful cultivators under the control of the imperial court.

Having offended the Great Jing's greatest enforcement agency, how could that person still have the nerve to remain in the city?

However, Yang Zhaohui recalled the way that person had greeted him as if no one else was around last night, and a strange expression appeared on his face.

Given his behavior, he might be sound asleep somewhere in the city right now.

But since the Captain didn't seem to care, he didn't need to go out of his way.

After all, if they were to search for that person, it would be him leading the team.

He glanced at the peacefully lying Zhang Hao and swallowed.

"Speaking of which, how is the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Compared to injuring a Demon Suppression Division General Banner, Captain Jin seemed more concerned about this matter.