Heavenly Sha Qi and Greedy Wolf Evil-Slaying

Shen Yi did not expect his plans to progress so smoothly.

He had originally intended to spend a month reaching the Initial Realm before the Demon Suppression Division arrived for their inspection, hoping to resolve the troubles left behind by his predecessor and clear his own tarnished reputation in the process.

Now, only ten days had passed, and not only had he achieved the perfection of the Initial Realm, but the demons that had been deeply entangled with his predecessor had also been mostly slaughtered.

As for his reputation...

Even for something as trivial as a lost coin purse, the common folk now dared to block his door to beg for help.

Presumably, it was not a bad reputation.

Joining the Demon Suppression Division should be a sure thing.

Shen Yi looked at his status panel.

[Remaining Lifespan: 46 years]

The two consecutive increases in his lifespan had come from reaching the perfection of the Mortal Frame and breaking through to the Initial Realm, respectively.

If he lived to a natural death, he would reach seventy-two.

Compared to the messy lifestyle of his past life—never without a cigarette or a drink in hand—Shen Yi truly had to thank his ancestors for their protection and his superior genetic quality for reaching such an age.

He was not an ungrateful person, either.

But wanting to die of old age was not as simple as it sounded.

In such a short time, he had encountered so many life-threatening situations; he hadn't even truly left the county, and the furthest he had traveled was the wasteland outside Shilin Village.

If not for his martial arts, he would have long since died, leaving not even a scrap of bone behind.

It wasn't that Shen Yi hadn't considered simply taking off this uniform, becoming a retainer for some wealthy landlord, taking the heavy silver, marrying a plump and gentle beauty, closing the door, tucking himself under the covers, and contributing to the local population.

It was just... who could guarantee that once he fell asleep, he wouldn't become the next Liu Qi?

Admittedly, his cultivation realm was far higher than Liu Qi's, but what did that Old Yin Seven count for among the many demons?

"..."

Shen Yi stared at the panel. The thought of finally having the chance to leave Baiyun County made his craving for demon lifespan burn even hotter.

[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 652 years]

The Blood Baleful Blade Technique was only one step away; tonight, he would surely kick that door down.

As the lifespan poured into it, lines of text emerged before his eyes.

[First year: Based on your previous ideas, you continue to attempt to refine the blood baleful intent attached to the blade by using the method of transforming qi into true qi.]

[Seventh year: You watch as the red mist on the black blade gradually solidifies. Your heart is settled; the saying that "mastering one method leads to mastering all" is indeed true.]

[Twelfth year: Due to your haste, the blood qi shatters and your meridians are damaged. You decide that the idea of "mastering one method leads to mastering all" is complete bullshit. A miss is as good as a mile; there are no two identical leaves in the world.]

Shen Yi felt the stinging pain throughout his body and felt somewhat speechless.

How had he spent so many years in the simulation only to act like a reckless brute, treating his own body like a joke at every turn?

If the brain isn't working, does he just make up for it with courage?

Could he not have a little more patience?

He slightly increased the speed at which he poured in his lifespan.

[Thirty-third year: You repair the hidden injuries in your body and steady your mind. You first let the blood baleful intent and the true qi blend, allowing them to grow familiar with each other.]

[Fifty-ninth year: After years of attempts, your true qi undergoes a mutation. You vaguely feel your temperament becoming increasingly irritable.]

[Lost: Jade Liquid Four-Unity True Qi (Perfected)]

[Comprehended: Jade Liquid Heavenly Baleful Qi (Perfected)]

[Ninety-seventh year: You completely suppress the restless murderous intent within your body. Feeling the power of this mutated martial art, which far exceeds what it once was, you cannot help but sigh that your initial idea was indeed correct.]

[One hundred and twentieth year: After years of suppressing the demonic nature, your control over this path becomes increasingly profound. You strip away the evil demonic aura and emphasize the intent of slaughter. With a slight movement of your divine sense, a layer of invisible Sha Qi quickly covers the blade.]

[Comprehended: Jade Liquid Greedy Wolf Evil-Slaying]

[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 432 years]

If not for the last few lines of text that appeared, Shen Yi would have almost thought he had simulated the wrong martial art.

The Four-Unity True Qi he had just acquired had transformed into something entirely different. Unlike the previous upright and domineering nature, after being tainted by the blood baleful intent, one could sense that viciousness just from the name alone.

On the contrary, the Blood Baleful Blade Technique, which originally had a heavy demonic aura, had returned to simplicity and completely shed its demonic flavor.

Greedy Wolf Evil-Slaying.

Shen Yi casually picked up Erhei, and the long black blade instantly left its sheath.

As the qi within his major apertures circulated, the entire blade seemed to grow even darker in Shen Yi's eyes... It was a feeling hard to describe, as if it had merged with the night, possessing no presence at all.

"..."

Shen Yi hesitated for a moment and touched it with his index finger.

The blade sank into his skin without the slightest resistance. No blood beads rolled off; instead, they were drawn into the blade in a bizarre fashion, turning into an imperceptible line of blood that faintly wandered across the long blade.

Shen Yi stared silently at his fingertip.

Since his Golden Sun Eight Treasures Profound Body had reached perfection, this was the first time he had been injured.

And what made his heart palpitate the most was that... until the skin was broken, if he hadn't been staring directly at it, he wouldn't have noticed a thing based on touch alone.

The black-glowing Ceremonial Blade seemed born specifically for slaughter.

Shen Yi slowly returned the blade to its sheath.

While pleasantly surprised, he could not help but feel a sense of vigilance.

He had never imagined there could be such a ruthless way of wielding a blade within the Jade Liquid Realm; for a moment, he couldn't think of any countermeasure.

What if another version of himself came to ambush him with this blade?

If it were a head-on fight, that would be fine—he would just create distance and smash hundreds of Four-Unity True Qi strikes at them; even a small mountain would be pulverized.

But if the opponent had no sense of martial honor and resorted to a sneak attack...

First, they would wrap an arm around his neck, pretending to chat familiarly, and then draw the blade and stab him!

"..."

Shen Yi shook his head and poured his demon lifespan into the Golden Sun Eight Treasures Profound Body.

He had to admit, the Vajra Sect's method was slow, but it was truly suitable for him.

Although the Eight Treasures Profound Body was perfected, there was no upper limit to physical strength.

Before he could simulate the second half of the technique, even if the gains became increasingly slow, a mosquito's leg was still meat.

[First year: Under the constant tempering of the qi in your apertures, your body is slightly strengthened.]

[Second year...]

By the time the morning light was dim, Shen Yi had kept three hundred years of demon lifespan for emergencies.

He got up and stretched his body. It was hard to say if his skin had become tougher, but his strength had definitely increased by about twenty percent.

After changing his clothes, he went to the stall at the entrance as usual: "One pancake, add two eggs."

"Master Shen, you usually have two portions. What's wrong today? No appetite?"

The vendor asked with a smile as he skillfully prepared the food.

"Not very hungry, just not used to an empty stomach."

Shen Yi placed the money on the table and smiled, his eyes calm, showing no signs of melancholy.

Given his current status, he shouldn't have any intersection with those delicate and beautiful young ladies anyway, let alone being a man of the Demon Suppression Division.

"We aren't deaf, either."

The vendor looked left and right before whispering, "Last night, they arrested a lot of people—all the masters from the yamen... You aren't a master, so why are you worrying?"

Hearing this, Shen Yi took the pancake and glanced sideways at the long street.

They moved fast.

According to the memories left by his predecessor, such actions meant that the Demon Suppression Division would completely take over Baiyun County.

At the same time...

It was also time to pick his side.

Whether he could secure a bright future depended on today.