Demon Level, Constable Squad

The next morning, Gu Chang'an put on his constable uniform, holding his long saber, and arrived at the martial arts school early.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Li Hongye standing at the entrance, dressed in a simple constable uniform, exuding an heroic aura.

Upon seeing Gu Chang'an, Li Hongye smiled slightly, "Junior Brother, you're here."

Gu Chang'an nodded, "Good morning, Senior Sister."

Li Hongye's gaze suddenly turned serious, and she said softly:

"I heard the Firewood Gang has set their sights on you. Do you need my help?"

Gu Chang'an felt a warmth in his heart, but he shook his head, "No need to trouble you, Senior Sister, I can handle it myself."

Li Hongye smiled calmly, "Don't underestimate the Firewood Gang. Those people are audacious. Especially their leader, who is an evil cultivator and has a grudge against my father. This matter might not be resolved so easily. However, you don't need to worry. If there are any problems, just let me know."

"We are all your backup."

Gu Chang'an looked at Li Hongye gratefully, his heart becoming even more resolute.

"Thank you, Senior Sister. Don't worry, I'm not afraid."

Li Hongye nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes, "That's good. You're my little junior brother, I naturally won't let them make things difficult for you."

After a moment of silence, she suddenly turned her head, her brows and eyes carrying a hint of inquiry, "By the way, have you seen that demon?"

Gu Chang'an was stunned upon hearing this, then realized she was referring to the demon that had devoured Zhang Qiang and the others' corpses that night.

He nodded gently, his tone carrying a hint of suppressed memory:

"I have... that demon is very strong."

Li Hongye nodded, her expression serious, "Of course it's strong, that's a Level 3 demon. You weren't even a ranked martial artist back then, yet you managed to escape from under its nose alive. You truly have a big life."

Gu Chang'an's expression was calm, but his gaze fluctuated slightly as he slowly said, "It was lowering its head to devour Zhang Qiang and their corpses at the time and didn't notice me at all. I took the opportunity to escape, and that's how I narrowly survived."

Li Hongye narrowed her eyes slightly, as if contemplating something, then said, "That demon was probably heavily injured at the time and being pursued by the Demon Suppression Division, which is why it was in a hurry to devour corpses to recover its strength. Otherwise, if it had noticed you, you would probably be nothing but bones by now."

Gu Chang'an pondered for a moment, still feeling a bit of lingering fear, then asked in a low voice, "Senior Sister, you said that demon is Level 3? How are demons ranked, and how is their strength divided?"

Li Hongye glanced at him and explained seriously, "The ranking of demons is similar to the ranks of martial artists, also from Level 1 to Level 9, with Level 1 being the weakest and Level 9 being the strongest."

"Generally speaking, a Level 1 demon is equivalent to a Seventh Rank Martial Artist, and a Level 3 demon is equivalent to the level of a Fifth Rank martial artist."

"Of course, there are also some Level 0 demons, whose strength is comparable to Eighth Rank martial artists. These demons possess demonic nature and demonic energy; in the end, they are just beasts that have been possessed by demons."

Gu Chang'an's heart trembled, and he repeated in a low voice, "A Level 3 demon is on par with a Fifth Rank martial artist?"

Only now did he truly realize that he had crawled back from the brink of death that night.

Li Hongye looked at his complex expression and chuckled softly, "So, you truly have a big life, or rather, your fate is not to die."

Gu Chang'an composed himself and changed the subject, "Senior Sister, what kind of existence is the Demon Suppression Division?"

A hint of hope flashed in Li Hongye's eyes, and her voice rose slightly:

"The Demon Suppression Division is a special organization established by the Tianwu Dynasty specifically to combat demons. It is directly under the imperial authority and not subject to the jurisdiction of local officials. Their duty is to hunt down demons, investigate evil spirits, they have strong methods, high professional capabilities, and extremely high strength."

She paused and sighed, "However, it's not easy to join the Demon Suppression Division. The minimum requirement is Seventh Rank Martial Artist... because only above Seventh Rank is it possible to truly fight demons."

Gu Chang'an looked at her expression and vaguely guessed something.

As expected, Li Hongye said in a low voice, "I also want to join the Demon Suppression Division... but I'm still too weak now. I haven't even reached Eighth Rank, let alone Seventh Rank."

Her tone carried a hint of self-deprecation and bitterness.

She was currently 22 years old and was confident she could advance to Eighth Rank before she turned 25.

However, she wasn't confident she could advance to Seventh Rank.

Moreover, even if she reached Seventh Rank, that was just the threshold to enter the Demon Suppression Division.

To truly join the Demon Suppression Division, one must pass a rigorous assessment.

Gu Chang'an looked at her earnestly and comforted her, "Senior Sister is still very young; you'll definitely have a chance to join the Demon Suppression Division in the future."

Li Hongye was stunned upon hearing this, then gave a wry smile and gently shook her head, "The Demon Suppression Division only selects the most elite martial artists, and my talent is average. I've only gotten this far through sheer hard work."

She suddenly looked at Gu Chang'an and smiled, "But you're different. You're young and incredibly talented. Have you ever thought about joining the Demon Suppression Division?"

Gu Chang'an didn't answer immediately. He was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded:

"Honestly, I have thought about it a little. But I won't act rashly. When I'm ready, when I have enough strength, I'll go."

After joining the Demon Suppression Division, his status would rise again.

Moreover, the Demon Suppression Division was a department specifically for dealing with demons.

In this world, where demons ran rampant, survival meant facing them head-on.

If one didn't know how to deal with demons, how could they survive?

Li Hongye's eyes held a look of admiration as she nodded, "You're very steady, much better than me. With your current rate of progress, becoming a Seventh Rank is only a matter of time."

Gu Chang'an smiled and said casually, "As long as I'm alive, I'll definitely achieve it."

"Mhm," Li Hongye nodded gently, then suddenly giggled, "Junior Brother, if you make it big in the future, don't forget about your Senior Sister."

Gu Chang'an also smiled, "Of course, I won't forget. Senior Sister, you've shown me immense kindness. If I ever get any miraculous elixirs in the future, I'll offer them to you first."

Li Hongye covered her mouth as she laughed, her eyes sparkling, "You said that, didn't you? I'll remember it."

"Remember it," Gu Chang'an nodded seriously.

Li Hongye's heart trembled upon hearing this...

As their simple conversation ended.

Gu Chang'an followed Li Hongye through the front courtyard and entered the Training Ground behind the martial arts hall.

As soon as he stepped inside, Gu Chang'an saw eight people already neatly lined up in the morning light, standing in two rows. Their gazes were calm, and the atmosphere was slightly solemn.

These individuals were dressed in uniform constable attire, black with red trim, embroidered with the emblem of the Demon Suppression Division on the collar. They had broad shoulders, carried sabers at their waists, and were clearly no ordinary people.

Li Hongye stepped forward, her voice clear and bright:

"Ahem, everyone, allow me to introduce Gu Chang'an, my Junior Brother."

"He is a new member of our team. From now on, he will execute missions with us, sharing life and death, supporting each other."

Gu Chang'an was slightly nervous but still calmly raised his head and surveyed the team members.

Li Hongye first pointed to a tall man on the far left of the front row.

"This is Liu Wei. He's skilled with the long saber, possesses incredible strength, and is our team's main attacker."

Liu Wei stood ramrod straight, nearly seven feet tall, with arms like iron pillars and well-defined, solid muscles.

His face was stern, a ferocious scar running diagonally from his left eyebrow to his cheekbone, adding a touch of ferocity to his already imposing features.

[Liu Wei: Constitution 89]

Constitution 89, the peak for a mortal.

Gu Chang'an nodded and greeted him, lost in thought...

Next, Li Hongye pointed to a lithe young man.

"This is Sun Hao. He's proficient in qinggong, moves with lightning speed, and specializes in hidden weapons."

Sun Hao had handsome features, a slight curl at the corner of his lips, and a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

He cupped his fist towards Gu Chang'an and said with a smile, "Please guide me in the future, brother."

Gu Chang'an returned the gesture.

[Sun Hao: Constitution 68]

Li Hongye continued her introductions, her finger landing on a middle-aged man with a stern expression.

"This is Zheng Zhen. He's steady and calm, with exquisite swordsmanship. He hails from the Four Sword Sect and is a Ninth Rank Martial Artist. He is our team's second-in-command."

Zheng Zhen's eyebrows were sharp as knives, his eyes like lightning. His long hair was tied into a single strand falling over his shoulder. A long sword hung at his waist, its cold glint contained.

He merely nodded faintly, his tone as calm as water, "Welcome to the team."

[Zheng Zhen: Constitution 208]

Gu Chang'an smiled, "Thank you, Brother Zheng."

However, he sensitively felt that Zheng Zhen... seemed to hold some hostility towards him?

Afterward, Li Hongye pointed to a short but spirited man.

"This is Zhou Yue. He's a master of mechanics, specializing in various hidden weapons, traps, and explosive devices."

Although Zhou Yue was only a little over five feet tall, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He patted the bulging little bag at his side.

"Just call me when you need some real action."

[Zhou Yue: Constitution 38]

Gu Chang'an's heart skipped a beat. Mechanical arts?

This was the first time he had ever heard of such a thing and he was very curious.

Next, Li Hongye's finger landed on a woman who stood with exceptional elegance.

"This is Lin Wan'er. She's skilled in both poison and medicine. She travels the jianghu, capable of killing or saving lives."

Lin Wan'er had a cold and beautiful face, her skin like congealed fat, and her eyes were like a snake's.

She merely nodded slightly, her tone distant and cool. "If you get injured, remember to find me. If you're poisoned... you can also try coming to me."

[Lin Wan'er: Constitution 42]

Gu Chang'an heard this and smiled, "Okay, Sister Wan'er."

Following her was a woman as upright as a female general.

"This is Gao Ling. She's proficient in saber techniques and has always been brave and decisive, no less than any man."

Gao Ling had sharp brows and clear eyes, her skin a light bronze. Her dark hair was tied up high, and the long saber on her back was half a foot taller than she was.

[Gao Ling: Constitution 72]

Finally, Li Hongye's gaze turned to a slightly older man with gray hair and a goatee.

"This is Song Zong, fifty-two years old. He's experienced and has led three batches of constables."

Song Zong smiled slightly, his face kind. He cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Young man, welcome aboard. During missions, you should watch and listen more. We old guys can still teach you a few things."

[Song Zong: Constitution 46]

Li Hongye turned back to look at Gu Chang'an and smiled faintly. "Chang'an, everyone in our team is very capable. We have different personalities, but we are all trustworthy. If you are diligent and willing to learn in the future, you will definitely be able to learn a lot from them."

Gu Chang'an's gaze swept over everyone one by one. He cupped his hands in a fist salute and said earnestly, "Gu Chang'an, greetings to all. Please guide me in the future."

Everyone responded one after another, their tones either enthusiastic or indifferent, but their eyes had already accepted this new colleague.

In fact, they had no choice but to accept.

After all, Gu Chang'an was the junior disciple of Squad Leader Li, and he was also a Ninth Rank Martial Artist, capable of fighting Yellow Wolf Lu Kai to a standstill.