Primordial Yang Fist Perfection

Although Ning Xiu's request was strange, Su Qianqian still chose to fulfill his wish.

After all, the Demon Subduing Prison was indeed short on executioners, and it wouldn't be bad to have a Ninth Rank Martial Demon Subduing Captain help out and execute a few dozen malevolent spirits.

Generally speaking, executioner work was not something Demon Subduing Captains enjoyed; it was strenuous and offered no benefits. No Demon Subduing Captain would ever voluntarily request to be an executioner in the Demon Subduing Prison.

But what if some people had peculiar quirks?

After all, being a Demon Subduing Captain was stressful, and one needed ways to vent that stress. Su Qianqian could understand that.

When she was still an Iron Horse Demon Subduing Captain, she had seen her superior take off his official uniform in his spare time and transform into a butcher in the marketplace, selling pork to the common folk at bargain prices.

People called him the 'Great Benevolent Butcher'.

Exiting the Yun Family Cloth Shop, the Grievance Yin Fetus in the cloth bundle was still crying loudly. Ning Xiu directly punched it to death.

[Killed Malevolent Spirit, Universal Proficiency +10]

Although the child had a pitiable background, it had now transformed into a malevolent spirit and could no longer be viewed with pity. It had to be executed to eliminate future trouble.

However, to be honest, the Universal Proficiency gained from killing such a low-level malevolent spirit was pitifully small.

Carrying the Grievance Yin Fetus as a burden, it was naturally inconvenient for Ning Xiu to buy ready-made clothes from the cloth shop. Otherwise, if the evil qi emitted by the Grievance Yin Fetus after its death were to affect ordinary people, it would be troublesome.

Fortunately, after learning of his intention to go out, Su Qianqian informed Ning Xiu that there was a tailor shop within the Demon Subduing Bureau specifically serving Demon Subduing Captains. If he needed anything, he could order it there, and the price would be even cheaper than outside cloth shops.

Ning Xiu nodded in understanding, parted ways with Su Qianqian midway, and headed to the Demon Subduing Prison alone.

However, after being away for a day, upon returning to the Demon Subduing Prison, Ning Xiu inexplicably felt a sense of a traveler returning home.

It was still the familiar darkness that blocked out the sky, the familiar long gate, and the familiar chief jailer.

"It's you." The chief jailer, holding a roster, showed a look of surprise upon seeing Ning Xiu.

Very few people who were selected to be sent out ever returned.

"This is a malevolent spirit that Lady Su and I caught while out this morning. She asked me to send it to the Demon Subduing Prison for disposal. Additionally, Lady Su has approved my request to remain here as an executioner for the next two days."

"I am already Ninth Rank Martial now. Sir, please bear with me and arrange some malevolent spirits for me to execute."

As Ning Xiu spoke, his tone gradually grew louder; he was excited.

He remembered a jailer telling him that once one reached Ninth Rank Martial, they could expel the evil qi that seeped into their bodies by relying on their vigorous Blood Energy, thus no longer being limited to executing only one malevolent spirit per day.

Ning Xiu had always remembered these words clearly, and today he could finally unleash his full potential.

The chief jailer was a bit stunned. Hadn't this kid just left yesterday, and now he was Ninth Rank Martial?

Moreover, others sent to the Demon Subduing Prison to execute malevolent spirits all looked listless and dejected, but why was this guy so elated? One would think Ning Xiu had come to collect his monthly salary.

Those who were not Ninth Rank would have evil qi seep into their bodies if they killed too many malevolent spirits, eventually leading to decay and death.

Thinking that no normal person would lie about this, the chief jailer didn't doubt Ning Xiu. Besides, if he could execute dozens of malevolent spirits, it would be considered helping the Demon Subduing Prison.

So, the chief jailer quickly flipped through the roster in his hand.

"Malevolent spirits in cells number 130 to 150 in the Xuan Zone can be executed. Choose whichever you like. You've just entered Ninth Rank Martial, so do your best and don't push yourself."

Although Ninth Rank Martial individuals could be unaffected by evil qi, killing too many malevolent spirits in a short period could still affect the mindset of those who had just reached Ninth Rank. If not controlled, it could easily breed evil thoughts and lead to downfall.

Therefore, those who had just entered Ninth Rank could not kill too many malevolent spirits in a day.

"Okay." Ning Xiu agreed, handed the Grievance Yin Fetus to the chief jailer, and headed towards the Xuan Zone with practiced ease.

Arriving at the entrance of cell number 130 in the Xuan Zone, just as Ning Xiu was about to push the door open, someone walked out of a nearby cell.

Ning Xiu focused his gaze and saw that it was He Yunlang, by sheer coincidence.

"He Yunlang." Seeing one of his few friends, Ning Xiu immediately greeted him.

"Ning Xiu? Why are you back?" He Yunlang looked somewhat surprised, not expecting to see Ning Xiu again after he joined the Demon Subduing Bureau.

"The Bureau didn't assign me any tasks, so I came back to work as an executioner for a couple more days," Ning Xiu said with a smile.

After speaking, Ning Xiu's gaze subconsciously swept over He Yunlang. He saw that the latter's chest was bulging, and he didn't know what he had stuffed inside.

Seeing Ning Xiu notice him, He Yunlang quickly turned sideways and said, "You're a strange one. Everyone else can't wait to get out, but you want to come back. Well, you be busy. I've finished my executions for today and need to go back to practice."

With that, He Yunlang quickly left, giving Ning Xiu no chance to observe him further.

Watching He Yunlang's hurried retreating figure, Ning Xiu couldn't help but wonder, "Strange, why does this kid seem so shifty today? I should mention to Su Qianqian about recruiting He Yunlang into the Demon Subduing Bureau next time I see her. Otherwise, if this kid stays in the Demon Subduing Prison any longer, he'll become quite strange."

Without any further suspicion, Ning Xiu had his own matters to attend to and directly entered the cell.

After seeing Ning Xiu enter the cell, He Yunlang did not return to his residence immediately. Instead, he surveyed his surroundings. Seeing that no one was nearby, he quickly entered cell number 97 in the Xuan Zone.

If the jailers had witnessed this scene, they would have undoubtedly apprehended him and demanded to know his purpose.

This was because, for Champion Camp apprentices like He Yunlang, they were not allowed to wander into other cells besides the ones assigned for their daily executions.

Inside the cell, a gaunt old man had half his body embedded within a massive black ore, with only some upper parts exposed.

Seeing He Yunlang arrive, the old man let out a 'gee gee gee' laugh, "I knew you would come."

Ignoring the old man's words, He Yunlang directly took out a cloth bundle from his chest and threw it over.

Before the cloth bundle hit the ground, the old man's long tongue shot out, precisely coiling around the bundle and opening it.

Inside was a fist-sized heart.

"Good, good, good! I always keep my promises. This is your reward." The old man rolled the heart and cloth into his mouth and swallowed it whole.

Immediately, a long gash split open on his abdomen, and three black beads rolled out onto the ground.

He Yunlang cast a wary glance at the old man, picked up a spear from the execution table, and walked over to scoop up the black beads on the ground.

Throughout the process, he maintained a distance from the old man, lest the demon play any tricks.

"Don't worry. You're willing to cooperate with me and occasionally provide me with demon hearts to satisfy my cravings. I'd rather keep you alive than kill you. Why would I want to kill you?" The old man licked his lips and chuckled. "These Black Origin Pills are refined by me using essence. Taking them can enhance physical strength and power. The reason the Demon Subduing Bureau keeps me alive instead of killing me is so I can continuously refine these Black Origin Pills for them. As long as you cooperate with me, I'll supply you with as many Black Origin Pills as you want. Joining the Demon Subduing Bureau in the future will be no problem at all."

"I'm not cooperating with you. In fact, you haven't even seen me today. If you want to eat demon hearts in the future, you need to understand this." He Yunlang put away the Black Origin Pills and said expressionlessly before quickly leaving the area.

It was strictly forbidden for anyone within the Demon Subduing Prison to collude or trade with malevolent spirits or demons. Discovery would result in a conviction of 'willful assimilation' with no room for defense.

Although he hadn't been in the Demon Subduing Prison for long, He Yunlang was very clear about this rule.

Watching the cell return to silence, the old man sneered, "A fool who thinks he's clever."

Leaving the cell, He Yunlang immediately returned to his residence. Looking at the Black Origin Pills in his hand, his expression became hesitant.

His situation with the demon all traced back to yesterday.

After the six Demon Subduing Captains selected their desired candidates and left the Demon Subduing Prison, the remaining Executioners resumed their usual lives.

He Yunlang was assigned to the Xuan Zone to execute a malevolent spirit. Unexpectedly, after the spirit was killed, the demon, through some unknown means, occupied its body. It informed He Yunlang that if he brought demon hearts to cell number ninety-seven for a trade, it could help him rapidly increase his strength.

And so, all of today's events unfolded.

Sitting on the bed, He Yunlang was extremely conflicted. He didn't know if the demon's words were true or false. Were the Black Origin Pills really that magical? What if it was a trap designed by the demon to harm him?

After pondering for a moment, He Yunlang still didn't dare to consume them. He could only wait until tomorrow when he went to execute a malevolent spirit, and feed one to the spirit first to observe its reaction.

[Primordial Yang Fist: Level 7 (731/3000)](+)

[Golden Bell Shield: Level 5 (13/1600)](+)

[Spiritual Eye Qi Observation Technique: Level 1 (22/200)](+)

[Great Sun Profound Scripture: Level 5 (311/2000)](+)

Universal Proficiency: 1410

Looking at the Broken Tusk Black Pig before him, covered in black fur with fierce eyes.

He summoned the proficiency panel and raised his familiar Wild Goose Feather Saber, slashing down at the restrained pig demon.

According to the records in the cell, this pig demon was twenty-four years old, weighed six hundred and twenty pounds, and was adept at disguise.

It had gone through thirty-seven owners, devouring each owner's entire family before escaping the pigsty and wandering into nearby towns.

Some opportunistic villagers would lead the ownerless domestic pig back to their homes to raise. However, before it could be sold or slaughtered, the pig demon would always devour the owner's family first and then repeat the cycle.

Using its fat pig appearance as a disguise, the pig demon had been at large for over twenty years. It was only discovered and captured by a Demon Subduing Captain more than ten days ago.

Any demon or malevolent spirit captured and brought to the Demon Subduing Prison was not simple. They must possess treasures or other valuable items.

This pig demon was no exception. According to the records, the Demon Subduing Bureau had extracted a Pig Treasure the size of a water bucket from its body, which was of extraordinary value.

However, none of this concerned Ning Xiu. Under a flurry of slashes, the pig demon's massive body quickly lost its life.

[Killed Demon, Universal Proficiency +600]

Without any pause, Ning Xiu put down the Wild Goose Feather Saber, left the cell, and entered the adjacent one, starting a new round of executions.

[Killed Demon, Universal Proficiency +700]

[Killed Malevolent Spirit, Universal Proficiency +500]

[Killed Demon, Universal Proficiency +600]

In less than half an hour, Ning Xiu had cleanly executed all the malevolent spirits in twenty cells.

He had also reaped a whopping 12,000 points of Universal Proficiency, a true windfall.

Without delay, Ning Xiu immediately began to improve the cultivation levels of his various techniques.

First was the Primordial Yang Fist. Ning Xiu recalled that when the Martial Instructor taught him this fist technique, he mentioned that the highest level for Primordial Yang Fist was the eighth level.

He had now cultivated it to the seventh level. It was perfect to directly advance the Primordial Yang Fist to the eighth level today, marking the completion of his endeavor.

Thus, Ning Xiu added 2300 points of Universal Proficiency to the Primordial Yang Fist.

[Primordial Yang Fist: Level 7 (731/3000)]→[Primordial Yang Fist: Level 8 (Evolvable)]

When the Primordial Yang Fist reached the eighth level, the original proficiency value suddenly changed.

"Evolvable?" Ning Xiu was surprised. This was the first time he had seen this prompt.

Wasn't the eighth level the perfect state of Primordial Yang Fist? Could it be that the potential of Primordial Yang Fist was not limited to just eight levels?