Demon Suppressing Guard

Seeing Chen Guan motionless and frozen in place, the brocade-clad young master who spoke earlier lost some face and directly kicked over the table in front of Chen Guan.

The bowls and plates shattered with a crackling sound, startling everyone in the Drunken Immortal Residence.

"I told you to get out immediately, don't you understand?"

Chen Guan withdrew his gaze from the Demon Suppressing Guard and said coldly, "I'll give you three breaths of time to apologize to me."

The brocade-clad young master was stunned for a moment, then burst into contemptuous laughter as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "Do you know who I am? How dare a little beggar like you spout nonsense in front of me?"

The manager of the Drunken Immortal Residence, Mao Chuli, rushed over and tried to smooth things over. "Young Master Li, please calm down, please calm down. This country bumpkin doesn't understand the rules, don't take it out on him."

Then, Mao Chuli quickly walked up to Chen Guan and whispered, "Little brother, I'll waive your meal cost. He is Li Feng, the son of the County Lieutenant. You can't afford to offend him, so just humble yourself and leave."

Chen Guan shook his head, refusing Mao Chuli's good intentions.

In troubled times, some things indeed require tolerance, but when others step all over you, continued retreat will only lead to escalating humiliation.

Moreover, with his eyesight, he could tell at a glance that this Li Feng only knew some superficial tricks and was no match for him.

"You get lost too! If I don't skin this little beast today, how will I establish myself in Qingshi County in the future?"

Li Feng kicked Mao Chuli away, then raised his arm and swept a fierce palm towards Chen Guan's face.

To everyone's surprise, it wasn't Chen Guan who was hit, but Li Feng!

Li Feng touched his swollen and painful left cheek, incredulously saying, "You, you little beast, how dare you hit me?"

Chen Guan smiled slightly. "Not only do I dare to hit you, I dare to cripple you!"

As the words fell, Chen Guan moved like lightning, sweeping a whip kick at Li Feng's chest.

Li Feng's chest and abdomen caved in, and he was sent flying back several meters, crashing into a wooden beam before slowly sliding down, barely breathing, half-dead.

"Young Master Feng!"

The remaining brocade-clad idlers, who always followed Li Feng's lead, rushed forward to attack Chen Guan upon seeing him beaten.

Chen Guan employed the Whirlwind Wind Steps, weaving and dodging through the crowd. In just a dozen breaths, he had beaten all of them to the ground.

If not for the Yan Dynasty's law prohibiting public killing, Chen Guan would have already killed these people.

"Lord Mu... Lord Mu, this person committed violence in public, you must uphold justice for us!"

The brocade-clad idlers lay on the ground, clutching their wounds and wailing in pain, begging for help from the Demon Suppressing Guard.

Their elders were either court officials or powerful merchants. Relying on these connections, they were not afraid that they were the ones who initiated the fight.

Upon hearing this, Chen Guan's expression grew solemn as he looked at the Demon Suppressing Guard who had remained silent.

Within the Demon Suppressing Division, the Demon Suppressing Guards were divided into ranks, from highest to lowest: Division Master, Heaven Punishing Guard, Earth Sha Guard, Azure Profound Guard, Tiger Wing Guard, Blood Eagle Guard, Azure Wolf Guard.

Chen Guan estimated that the highest rank likely to appear in a remote place like Qingshi County would be a Blood Eagle Guard at most.

Even so, it was probably not someone he could contend with at the moment, so he was ready to flee at any time.

"You boy have a lot of guts."

Mu Yuan slowly approached Chen Guan, his face as calm as an ancient well, showing no discernible emotion.

Chen Guan frowned slightly. This Demon Suppressing Guard, standing before him seemingly ordinary, exuded a mountain-like, abyss-deep pressure.

Chen Guan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I don't have a lot of guts, but I won't let myself be bullied."

Hearing this, Mu Yuan raised his hand and reached for Chen Guan's shoulder.

Chen Guan's heart tightened, and he was prepared to fight to the death, just about to expend all his demonic lifespan.

Unexpectedly, Mu Yuan merely patted his shoulder lightly, his eyes showing admiration.

"Not bad, firm will, neither servile nor overbearing, with backbone, and talent."

Mu Yuan paused and said calmly, "We are in need of talents like you right now. Are you willing to join my Demon Suppressing Division?"

The words caused a stir throughout the entire venue.

No one expected that Mu Yuan would not only refrain from suppressing Chen Guan, the upstart beggar, but would also invite him to join the Demon Suppressing Division, a place countless people dreamed of!

After all, joining the Demon Suppressing Division meant an instant leap in status and position, and one could exchange contribution points for the martial arts, cultivation techniques, and divine weapons collected by the Demon Suppressing Division from all over the world!

"Lord Mu! How can you do this? There is only one spot left to join the Demon Suppressing Division for Qingshi County this year. If you let him join, what about us? My father..."

The idlers lying on the ground were all greatly alarmed. They had been instructed by their fathers to invite Mu Yuan to the Drunken Immortal Residence for dinner, precisely to discuss the final candidate for joining the Demon Suppressing Division.

But now, seeing this spot about to be taken by this little beggar Chen Guan, they were extremely confused.

Mu Yuan also glanced at them sideways and said indifferently, "Times have changed... With your current strength, joining the Demon Suppressing Division would be no different from seeking death. I am saving you."

"Also, how I conduct myself does not require your finger-pointing, understand?"

Seeing the displeasure on Mu Yuan's face, the idlers dared not speak further. They could only glare fiercely at Chen Guan, wishing they could devour him alive.

Mu Yuan asked, "What is your decision?"

Chen Guan's heart stirred. The Demon Suppressing Division not only had high-level cultivation techniques, but its treasury likely also contained treasures to extend lifespan.

Furthermore, the Demon Suppressing Guards specialized in killing demons, allowing Chen Guan to legitimately seize their lifespan, a win-win-win situation!

"I am willing!"

Mu Yuan nodded and said, "Very good, follow me."

As his voice fell, Mu Yuan grabbed Chen Guan's shoulder, lifted him gently, and vanished from his spot.

Outskirts of Qingshi County.

Mu Yuan held Chen Guan as they flew at high speed, often covering over ten meters with a single leap, their speed astonishing.

Meanwhile, Chen Guan's heart churned like a stormy sea. In Mu Yuan's grasp, he couldn't muster even a sliver of strength, feeling like a chick at the mercy of a predator.

Mu Yuan's strength far surpassed his imagination.

To think I just wanted to escape from him, what a ridiculous notion.

Chen Guan gave a wry smile inwardly, realizing how vast the world was, filled with extraordinary individuals. This realization ignited his resolve to become stronger.

With his golden finger, he would one day become this strong, or even stronger!

A quarter of an hour later.

Mu Yuan brought Chen Guan to a dense forest filled with miasma and said calmly.

"Inside, there's a Pig Yao comparable to a third-layer Blood Forging Realm expert. Kill it, and you can officially join my Demon Suppressing Division."

He then shifted his tone, "But if you can't kill it, you'll be punished according to Yan law for assault, imprisoned in the water dungeon for ten years."

Chen Guan was shocked. "This... Sir, this isn't what we discussed earlier?"

Mu Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Do you think the Demon Suppressing Division is that easy to join? If your talent is sufficient, I will naturally shield you from all consequences. But if your strength is lacking, what reason do I have to protect you?"