The next day.
Two short donkeys pulled a cart along the country road.
Jingshui Village had no horses at all, so they had to make do with a donkey cart.
Ye Kang rode behind them on his own fine steed, following at an easy pace.
He had already summoned the panel and was checking the Demon Smelting Furnace.
[Ping]
[The Demon Smelting Furnace has been activated. Currently suppressing 1 demon.]
[Demon: Catfish Demon]
[Refinement Progress: 20% (Comprehension points can be used to accelerate refinement)]
Since last night, the progress bar had only reached 20%.
Ye Kang wasn't in a hurry. Comprehension points were too precious to waste here.
After all, he had no idea when he would encounter another demon. He might as well let the progress bar creep along.
He closed the panel and wiped the Demonic Saber with a white cloth.
After consuming the Catfish Demon's blood last night, the saber seemed to have grown a little more spiritual. It felt even more natural in his hand.
By noon, they had covered half the distance.
The donkey cart had reached the main road when, beneath the bright sunlight, a group of masked men suddenly rushed out of the Post Station ahead.
Each held a weapon, staring coldly at Ye Kang.
The two villagers driving the cart jumped in fright. Sweat beaded on their brows as they looked helplessly at Ye Kang.
Ye Kang merely glanced up, then urged his horse forward without the slightest haste.
"Wearing masks in broad daylight? You lot don't look like good people."
He swept his gaze over them, his expression turning more serious.
There were seven masked men in all: two First-grade Innates, four Second-grade Innates, and one Third-Rank Innate.
Quite a grand reception.
If he hadn't broken through, dealing with them would