Boss, why didn't you accept the old man's offer just now? It was free money, after all.
Money couldn't compare to Assistance Points. In his eyes, Assistance Points were the only real currency.
Su Ye said solemnly, "They're just worldly possessions. How could they compare to the lives of ordinary people?"
"Big Black, remember this: when you're poor, tend to yourself alone; when you prosper, bring the whole world under your care."
"Well said! Constable Su is truly a gentleman of our age. 'When you're poor, tend to yourself alone; when you prosper, bring the whole world under your care'—those words capture the very spirit of Martial Artists."
The speaker was Wang Feng. After Su Ye left, the four of them had stayed at the Drunken Flower Pavilion, drinking heavily and discussing what to do next.
But man proposed, and heaven disposed. Once they'd eaten and drunk their fill, the group had been ready to raise hell when the tavern was attacked by the Corpse Demons.
Wang Feng had looked grim as he left the Drunken Flower Pavilion, while Qian Jia, worried about his family's safety, had hurriedly said his farewells.
As the three made their way along, they'd run into at least seven or eight groups of Corpse Demons. With a sigh, Wang Feng asked, "Constable Su, do you know what's going on?"
"I have no idea."
At Su Ye's answer, Xue Ping hurriedly said, "Why don't we brothers find somewhere safe first and see how things develop?"
Wang Feng nodded in agreement. "Exactly. The situation is unclear. We ought to avoid their sharp edge, preserve ourselves, and wait for the right moment."
Su Ye had no intention of taking Xue Ping's advice. He was counting on gaining more Assistance Points this time to prepare to fuse the divine weapon. If he could gather enough, he could also make plans for the future.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you all. I still have important business to attend to, so I can't come along." Su Ye spoke frankly.
Hearing this, Ma San had wanted to ask if there was anything he could do to help, but knowing his own strength was inadequate, he could only offer a warning. "Brother Su, when we passed the Qin Mansion, we saw experts fighting inside."
"From what we could tell, both sides were at the Meridian Opening Realm."
"Thank you for the warning, Brother Ma. I'll remember it."
Su Ye had originally planned to check the county yamen, but after hearing Ma San's warning, he immediately turned toward the Qin Mansion. He wondered who was fighting the Qin brothers at a time like this.
"Brother Su, take care."
The four watched Su Ye's departing figure. Xue Ping said, somewhat displeased, "Why do I feel Constable Su is keeping his distance from us?"
"Our benefactor has his own business to attend to. How could that mean he's keeping his distance?" Ma San immediately retorted.
"I was just saying. Ma San, you're very loyal, aren't you?" Xue Ping's gaze was mocking.
Ma San glared at him. "I'll never forget that you saved my life. What are you getting at, Xue Ping?"
Seeing the tension, Wang Feng hurriedly tried to smooth things over. "It's nothing. Why are you two getting angry? Let's find somewhere to hide first. The flames are practically licking our backsides!"
Along the way, Su Ye casually cut down several Corpse Demons and finally amassed 1,000 Assistance Points, which eased his mind somewhat. He looked toward the nearby Qin Mansion. The sounds of fighting within were still continuing.
Now and then, flashes of true qi flickered above the wall. At the sight, Su Ye leaped onto the roof eaves. In the courtyard, three figures were surrounding a man in his forties. He was covered in wounds and already at the end of his rope.
"Captain Yan, what's the point? How much salary do you get in a month? Why risk your life?"
"Take my advice and join the Corpse Demon Cult. You might still survive tonight."
"My big brother's right. You're old enough to know better, so why can't you get it through your head? And you still dared to sneak up on us?" Qin Ganghu sneered.
"Ganglong, Gang Hu, give it everything you've got. Finish him quickly—we're short on time."
"Hmph! Scum of the Corpse Demon Cult, you've turned an entire county into a breeding ground for demons. I may die today, but you won't get off lightly either!" Yan Shan's muscles bulged all over as he prepared to activate a Secret Technique and fight to the death.
Su Ye had seen the man called Yan Shan before. He was the same porter from earlier. He hadn't expected him to be part of the Demon Suppression Division. It seemed the Division wasn't entirely in the dark about what was happening here.
With Captain Yan here, it was only a matter of time before the Demon Suppression Division's main force arrived. His chance to join the Division was within reach, and he could get his cultivation technique problem settled too. Without realizing it, he unleashed his full strength.
"Who goes there?"
The three men's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately roared.
The attack before them was as terrifying as a mountain. The pressure that descended without warning made it incredibly difficult for the three to circulate the true qi within their bodies.
"This man is powerful! Give it everything you've got!" Magistrate Chen sensed something was wrong. Without time to question the stranger's identity, he immediately warned them.
The Qin brothers didn't dare hold anything back. They'd already sensed how terrifying the attack was. Gritting their teeth, they drained more than half the true qi in their bodies and unleashed their ultimate techniques in unison.
"Boom!"
The blast rang out like a thunderclap, echoing for several miles. Su Ye's attack was the Yellow Tier Mid-grade martial skill [Mountain-Splitting, Peak-Rending], specifically the Peak-Rending form.
The golden-red mountain collided with three giant serpents formed from blue true qi. The ground cracked like a spiderweb, and a fierce ring-shaped shockwave spread outward. The Qin Mansion courtyard seemed to be ravaged by a violent storm.
Su Ye's attack covered a vast area, leaving the three no way to evade. Qin Ganglong reacted the fastest and met Peak-Rending first. As their true qi clashed, most of the attack's power slammed into him.
Qin Ganglong's body shot back dozens of meters. Of the three, his strength was middling—not strong, but not weak either. He was at the first or second layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. Too bad he'd failed to read the situation.
A young man could be seen rushing out of the main hall toward his father. Seeing that Qin Ganglong was close to death, Qin Ganghu hurriedly stopped him and shouted, "Yu'er, get back!"
"Who are you? Why are you opposing us?" Magistrate Chen asked in a low voice, suppressing the true qi running wild within him.
"The Corpse Demon Cult is a scourge everyone should destroy. How can you call that opposition?"
"Well said! Brother, you speak my mind. May I ask your name? I'd like to repay you another day," Yan Shan said heartily.
"Captain Yan, I admire you for facing this Corpse Demon Cult remnant alone. How could I presume to ask for repayment?" Su Ye replied.
Seeing that the two were ignoring them, Magistrate Chen seized the opportunity to whisper, "Gang Hu, activate the Secret Technique with me. We won't survive tonight otherwise. We have no choice but to fight to the death."
The two men, whose skin had been normal, suddenly turned black as ink. Their limbs twisted and mutated. Seeing this, how could Su Ye let them have their way?
He moved like a ghost, appearing in an instant before the strongest of them, Magistrate Chen. Power surged through him, and the Ghost Head Saber gleamed with dazzling golden light.
"Mountain-Splitting!"
While "Peak-Rending" was an area attack, "Mountain-Splitting" compressed its edge to the utmost. A dazzling golden line ran along the broad blade. With a single light sweep, it split Magistrate Chen's mutated body apart, instantly reducing him to countless chunks of flesh the size of eggs.
"Roar!"
"Watch out!"
Seeing Qin Ganghu finish transforming, Yan Shan shouted a warning.
The monstrous Qin Ganghu stood over ten feet tall. As he lunged, waves of rancid, baleful stench rolled off him, terrifying to behold.
Su Ye didn't panic. His Qi and Blood Power surged together like a mighty river, while true qi gathered in both palms. Then he slammed them down.
The instant his palms touched the monster, a thunderous boom erupted. The charging beast exploded as if it were made of mud.
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