Shi Qian Comes to Visit!

"Demon Slayer Division?"

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow.

It was the first time he'd heard that name.

Chen Feng's expression revealed yearning upon hearing it, and then he explained, "The Demon Slayer Division is an organization within our Great Yuan Dynasty, independent of the military. They specialize in dealing with all Demons and heretical sects within the dynasty."

"This investigation was ordered by the Demon Slayer Division. We're only responsible for assisting with the search; the people who will truly handle it are from the Demon Slayer Division!"

"The Demon Slayer Division has immense power, possessing the authority to execute first and report later!"

"Moreover, I've heard that the Demon Slayer Division has countless martial arts techniques that one can freely cultivate and learn!"

"If one could enter the Demon Slayer Division, that would be true glory!"

Wang Xuan frowned and said, "That... probably isn't easy to get into, is it?"

The Demon Slayer Division comes into contact with Demons, so their recruitment standards must be extremely high. Ordinary people would probably break their heads trying to get in.

Chen Feng nodded, "It's true."

"I've heard that the minimum requirement for recruitment is the Entangling Serpent Realm!"

"Of course, if one is exceptionally talented, they will also get the opportunity to enter early for training. After all, no matter if it's a sect or the Demon Slayer Division, they won't miss out on a martial arts genius."

"Oh, right, Little Shi, you probably don't know how martial artist realms are divided, do you?"

Wang Xuan shook his head, pretending not to know.

Chen Feng then began to explain.

The two chatted about many things. Wang Xuan also learned a lot about martial arts, the forces within the county, and the current situation within the dynasty.

"I think with your archery skills, it would be best to join the army."

"With your abilities, you'll be able to rise through the ranks sooner or later, and we can look after each other!"

"If you want to go, we'll go to the county tomorrow, and I'll recommend you to the chiliarch. Once he sees your skills, he'll definitely value you!"

After chatting for a long time, Chen Feng said solemnly.

Whether it was because of their families' friendship, or because he and Wang Xuan had grown up together since they were little, as close as brothers, he hoped that the other could join the military camp.

Wang Xuan pondered slightly upon hearing this, and nodded, "Alright, then thank you, Brother Feng."

Chen Feng put his arm around Wang Xuan's shoulder and laughed, "What are you thanking me for? Have you forgotten that we used to catch fish together in the river when we were kids?"

The two looked at each other and laughed heartily.

"By the way, Brother Feng, I hope you won't mention me to anyone about what happened today."

Wang Xuan said solemnly.

"Why?"

"You assisted in killing a Pity Life Sect Demon. That's a great achievement, a very important merit for you!"

Chen Feng was puzzled.

Such a great merit, others would be rushing to get it, but Wang Xuan didn't want it. He really couldn't understand.

Wang Xuan said with a wry smile, "Brother Feng, I was originally just a hunter who became a martial artist by accident, but I don't have any backing after all."

"You're in the military now, so even if you kill someone from the Pity Life Sect, they wouldn't dare to cause you trouble, but I'm different."

"I'm too weak right now. In the eyes of the Pity Life Sect, I'm just an ant that can be crushed easily!"

"If they know about today, I'm afraid..."

Hearing this, Chen Feng couldn't help but nod.

"You're right, I didn't think of that."

"The Pity Life Sect has recently appeared in White Water County, and they probably already have a stronghold. If this matter is exposed, it will harm you instead!"

"Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret for you!"

Chen Feng then raised his head and said, "Brothers, listen to me, let's say that we killed the Pity Life Sect Demon ourselves today."

"As for my brother, not a word can be mentioned about him, understand?"

The crowd nodded and replied, "Don't worry, sir."

"We know what to do and will definitely not say anything."

Chen Feng nodded.

"Sir, this guy's body has been taken care of, and the brothers have recovered pretty well. We can leave now."

Someone who had dealt with Hou Feng's body said at this time.

When killing Demons, they would naturally not leave the body here, but would process it and take it back as evidence.

"Little Shi, it's getting late, do you want to go down the mountain with me?"

Chen Feng asked.

Wang Xuan shook his head and said, "No need."

"I still want to stay in the mountains for a while."

"Right, Brother Feng, can you leave me some arrows? All my previous ones were destroyed."

Hearing this, Chen Feng smiled and said, "Sure."

"But I can't give you the bow. These bows belong to the military camp. If I give them to you, I can't bear the responsibility if I'm questioned."

As he spoke, an archer beside him handed all eleven remaining arrows to Wang Xuan.

"Then I'll take my men and leave first."

"I'll go to your house to find you tomorrow."

Chen Feng instructed, then had his men take the demonized corpse of Hou Feng away from the mountains.

Wang Xuan watched Chen Feng leave and let out a long breath.

"Today's events must not happen again!"

"I need to become stronger!"

Wang Xuan clenched his fists, his eyes filled with surging anger!

If he hadn't met Chen Feng today, he probably would have died here!

"First, go home, rest for a while, then continue practicing swordsmanship and saber techniques!"

Wang Xuan clutched his chest, which was still aching, and quickly went down the mountain and headed home, managing to catch two wild chickens on the way.

Inside the courtyard.

Lu Yao was carefully doing needlework.

Creak!

The courtyard door opened, and Wang Xuan walked in.

"Sister-in-law, I'm back."

Wang Xuan greeted.

"Shi-ge'er, you're back!"

"You..."

Lu Yao heard the voice and was immediately delighted to see Wang Xuan!

But in an instant, her gaze fell on Wang Xuan's chest.

His clothes were torn, and his chest was stained with some blood.

Lu Yao's eyes instantly turned red, and tears flowed down.

"You... what happened to you?"

"Why is there blood on your clothes? Are you injured?"

Lu Yao said with a sob, her voice trembling.

Wang Xuan quickly comforted her, "It's just a small injury, it's nothing, I'll be fine after resting for a couple of days!"

"Right, sister-in-law, the money owed to Zhou Bapi, I've collected it all, as well as the money for taxes."

"Look."

Wang Xuan took out fifteen taels of silver from the money he got from Shi Yong's house and handed it to Lu Yao.

Looking at the silver being handed over, Lu Yao was immediately stunned, and said blankly, "This... so much money, where did you get it from?"

Wang Xuan said, "You don't need to worry about that."

"Sister-in-law, don't worry, this money is clean, just accept it."

"Right, there are also two wild chickens."

"I caught them on the way back."

He handed over the wild chickens as well.

Lu Yao's eyes were red, looking at the silver and the wild chickens, there was no joy in her eyes, instead, her small hand kept pulling at Wang Xuan's clothes, very worried.

"Don't do this again."

"If something happens to you, what am I going to do?"

Seeing Lu Yao about to cry again, Wang Xuan continued to comfort her, "Alright, alright, sister-in-law, don't cry."

"Today was just an accident, it won't happen again, please hurry up and cook, I'm starving!"

Lu Yao wiped her tears and nodded.

Just then.

A burst of noise suddenly came from outside the courtyard.

Immediately after, a series of urgent knocks sounded on the door.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Who is it?"

Wang Xuan frowned.

"Wang Xuan, open up!"

"It's Liu San, I need to talk to you!"

Liu San's voice came from outside the door.

Lu Yao immediately tensed up, saying, "Could it be Master Zhou sent someone?"

Wang Xuan reassured her, "It's alright, Sister-in-law."

"Put the things away, I'll go open the door."

Saying that, Wang Xuan handed the silver and the pheasant to Lu Yao, turned around, and opened the door.

Quite a few people were standing outside the door.

Further away, there were even more villagers who had come to watch the spectacle.

Wang Xuan saw the people outside the door, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Besides Liu San and the others who used to follow Shi Yong, there was also a man dressed in tight-fitting clothes with a gloomy look in his eyes.

It was Shi Yong's younger brother.

Shi Qian!

Liu San wanted to scold Wang Xuan when the door suddenly opened, but he was immediately met with Wang Xuan's indifferent gaze.

His words caught in his throat, a hint of fear welling up in his eyes.

Wang Xuan glanced at them and frowned, "What's the matter?"

Liu San was intimidated by Wang Xuan's gaze, but after thinking about it, with Shi Qian behind him, he regained some courage and said, "Wang Xuan, you went into the mountains to hunt this morning, did you encounter Brother Shi Yong?"

"Shi Yong?"

"No, what's wrong?"

Wang Xuan denied.

"Don't play dumb with me. Brother Shi Yong was found dead in the mountains today. We've asked everyone in the village today, and you're the only one who went into the mountains. How could you not have encountered him!"

"What, Shi Yong is dead?"

Wang Xuan pretended to be shocked, his eyes widening. "He... how did he die?"