Four External Helpers!

"Centurion Zhao mentioned that Young Master Wang is a Spirit Condensation Realm cultivator who has condensed a Dharma Idol."

"If even someone with your Qi Refinement cultivation couldn't see through the illusion, it means the entity causing trouble is either at Tier Three, with Demon Power so overwhelming it can blind those of the same tier or even those slightly lower."

"Or its illusionary Spiritual Power is extremely profound, and only those specializing in the mental arts or possessing special pupil techniques and illusion-breaking Spiritual Power can discern it."

Hearing Wei Qing's words, Wang Lang nodded thoughtfully.

This made sense, as his cultivation of the Song of Righteous Qi only had the Qi Induction chapter, lacking any profound techniques.

Although the Vajra Subduing Demons Sutra passed down by Grandmaster Tianhai was marvelous, it leaned more towards Body Refinement and the fundamentals of Qi Refinement.

It contained no specific pupil techniques for enhancing perception or breaking illusions.

Seeing this, Centurion Zhao struck while the iron was hot: "Young Master Wang, the situation in Black Stone City is perilous now, concerning the lives of the entire city's populace."

"Lord Wei has already promised that anyone who aids us righteously in this endeavor will be able to select a magical artifact of corresponding grade from the Demon Subduing Division's armory after the mission is complete, along with a cultivation method or technique manual!"

"Young Master Wang, what do you say..."

There's such a good thing?

Wang Lang's eyes lit up.

He already had Grandmaster Tianhai's Town Mountain Tin Staff, so a magical artifact wasn't an urgent need.

But this cultivation method or technique manual...

He was precisely lacking some offensive and auxiliary means!

Especially the pupil technique mentioned by Wei Qing, which could see through illusions.

The difference between cultivation methods and techniques lies in the former referring to the fundamental cultivation that improves one's realm.

The latter, techniques, refers to the specific skills used to wield the various types of Qi within the body.

Such as sword manipulation techniques, fireball techniques, illusion techniques, and even certain special pupil techniques, all focusing on application.

Techniques can be learned independently, but their power is often influenced by one's cultivation realm and the attribute of the Qi being cultivated.

Wang Lang immediately said: "Slaying demons and eradicating evil is the duty of us cultivators. I accept this task!"

His swift agreement was not only due to the enticing rewards but also because he felt a bit overconfident.

Since acquiring the "Ageless and Undying" trait and "Innate Qi," ordinary demons had been almost no match for him.

Except for the terrifying snake pupils he glimpsed at the very end, the trials in the Golden Mountain Temple and Ten Thousand Souls Tomb instances had not posed a fatal threat to him.

Now, Black Stone City might have a Tier Three demon causing trouble?

It sounded formidable, but he wasn't without the confidence to take a chance.

"Excellent! Young Master Wang is truly righteous!" Wei Qing praised, preparing to discuss the departure details.

Wang Lang, however, suddenly remembered something and turned to shout into the manor: "Su Yao!"

In just a moment, a white figure darted out and landed lightly on Wang Lang's shoulder. It was the Little White Fox with smooth fur.

"Langzi, what do you want?"

Her voice was clear. She glanced at Wei Qing and the others from the Demon Subduing Division and was slightly taken aback.

But she immediately flicked her tail dismissively. With Wang Lang here, what was there to fear?

Upon seeing Su Yao, a hint of astonishment and curiosity flashed in Wei Qing's eyes.

What an elegant and adorable little fox!

But... her limbs seem a bit more... robust than ordinary Spirit Foxes?

Still, it couldn't hide her liveliness and cuteness.

With her eyesight and the Demon Subduing Division's methods of sensing Qi, she could tell that this little fox demon's aura was pure, without any bloody karma clinging to her.

Clearly, she was not a demon that harmed others.

"I'm going to Black Stone City. There might be a powerful demon there. Are you coming?" Wang Lang asked.

Hearing this, Su Yao instinctively retracted her neck and swallowed.

"Langzi, I don't think I'll go this time..."

"Lately, I've felt my demon power surging, like I'm about to break through to Tier Two."

"This is a critical moment. Once I break through, I'll definitely fight alongside you next time!"

Wang Lang nodded. "Alright."

Patrolman Li and Centurion Zhao, standing nearby, listened and marveled inwardly.

How long has this little fox been following Wang Lang?

She's already about to break through to Tier Two?

This cultivation speed is simply astonishing!

Wang Lang turned and went back into the house. A moment later, he walked out carrying a tin staff.

Wei Qing saw the tin staff, clearly used by Buddhist monks, and combined with Wang Lang's incongruous martial warrior physique and Confucian righteousness...

His eyelid twitched almost imperceptibly again.

Why was this Young Master Wang giving off such a cobbled-together vibe?

The monk's Dharma artifact was out too!

She suppressed the urge to make a strange mental comment and put on a serious expression. "There's no time to lose, let's depart immediately."

Wei Qing took the lead, walking at the very front, with Wang Lang closely following behind.

Centurion Zhao and Patrolman Li followed on either side, their expressions grave.

The four traveled in silence, heading straight for the rendezvous point in Qinglin City.

After waiting in the courtyard for about an hour and a half, patrolmen from the Demon Subduing Division began returning one after another.

More or less figures followed behind them.

Unfortunately, even with the Swift Travel Talismans to speed their journey, time was ultimately too short.

Several patrolmen, who were only at the early stage of the Qi Induction Realm, managed to add just three external reinforcements to the team, despite their best efforts to persuade them.

The first person was burly, with well-developed muscles, and carried a nine-ring saber on his back.

He was a Body Tempering expert at the ninth level of the Body Refinement realm, named Xiong Yue.

This man was quite straightforward. Upon hearing that he could exchange his efforts in assisting the Demon Subduing Division with demon-slaying for cultivation techniques or Dharma artifacts, he agreed without hesitation.

"Great rewards bring forth brave men," the saying was indeed true.

The other two were both Qi Induction Realm cultivators.

One wore a green robe and had a slender sword hanging from his waist.

Known as Meng Qianfan of the Azure Edge Sword, he was at the seventh level of the Qi Induction Realm and had a modest reputation as a chivalrous figure in the area west of Qinglin City.

The other was a sallow-faced man, dressed in a half-worn Daoist robe, twirling a string of black sandalwood prayer beads in his hand.

His name was Zhou Xuantong, at the sixth level of the Qi Induction Realm, skilled in several magical arts.

Centurion Zhao's brow twitched almost imperceptibly as his gaze fell upon Zhou Xuantong.

He clearly remembered that when the Liu Manor incident occurred in Qinglin City previously, he had visited this Daoist Zhou to seek help.

At that time, the Daoist had politely declined, citing that he was in a crucial stage of his seclusion.

Now, with the generous rewards offered by the Demon Subduing Division, this Daoist who was in seclusion had conveniently emerged.

Zhou Xuantong felt a slight warmth on his face as he noticed Centurion Zhao's gaze, but he still managed a smile and greeted them with a distant salute.

Centurion Zhao understood but did not expose him, merely nodding slightly in response.

With that, all personnel were assembled.

Wei Qing, Wang Lang, Centurion Zhao, Patrolman Li, along with six Demon Subduing Division patrolmen, and the three external reinforcements Xiong Yue, Meng Qianfan, and Zhou Xuantong, making a total of thirteen people.

Wei Qing surveyed everyone and said in a clear, cold voice, "You are all aware of the purpose of this journey, so I will not elaborate further."

"We depart immediately, our target is Black Stone City."

Everyone acknowledged and set off once more.

Centurion Zhao distributed a Swift Travel Talisman to Wang Lang and the other three external reinforcements.

Immediately, figures kicked up dust as they streaked towards Black Stone City.

As soon as they arrived outside Black Stone City, everyone's steps halted in unison.

Meng Qianfan, in particular, involuntarily gasped.

The intensity was terrifying