Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter Seventeen Mission Rewards

'On the 28th day of the first lunar month, during a lecture by Steward Wang of the Extraordinary Affairs Department, it was revealed that the demonic protective power was countered by fire and yang forces… A martial artist with unblocked meridians cannot break through this barrier!'

'On February 5th, assisted Commander Liu of the Xuanjia Guard in vanquishing demons… The demons were no match for them, and a great victory was achieved!'

On March 18th, a century-old blood ginseng was found in the Cangmang Mountains.

On May 9th, I was invited by an elder of the Crimson Flame Sect to explore for treasures in the Black Rock Mountains.

'...'

'Encountering the demonic 'giant spider with a human face,' the group was no match for it, and the 'white jade pendant' shattered. Reporters must immediately notify the An'yan City Bureau of Extraordinary Events!' 'Die! It's coming! Kill it…'

The handwriting on the next page of the diary was very messy, indicating that the treasure hunter was probably losing his mind and his life was in danger.

"Demons, meridians..." Han Yi pondered for a long time, "It seems that even the weak 'Yin Qi Worm' can be considered a kind of demon!"

"And there's the Extraordinary Affairs Bureau; it seems to be an organization that specializes in dealing with demons..."

Han Yi had long suspected this, after all, the Great Xuan Dynasty had a vast territory and a large population, how could it not have a way to control these demons!

"Let's put this diary away for now. The Strange Affairs Bureau, An'yan County... I guess I might want to get in touch with it sometime in the future..."

This diary was extremely helpful to Han Yi, who desperately needed to brush up on his knowledge in this area!

Dust to dust, ashes to ashes; the dead are dead, but life must go on for the living…

Of course, he also buried the ashes of the 'giant human-faced spider'.

After all, this mother and daughter are also pitiful people...

After Han Yi finished collecting his thoughts, he couldn't help but sigh a few times.

"It's time to go..."

He had a long knife tucked into his waistband, which he had picked out from a pile of broken weapons and found barely usable. He also had a 'blood plum handkerchief' hidden in his bosom, and a dozen or so taels of silver in his sleeve. He was also stroking a jade pendant in his hand as he quickly retreated from the cave.

As the sun sets and dusk falls...

After emerging from the cave, Han Yi looked at the last rays of the setting sun and couldn't help but feel a sense of relief at having survived a calamity.

"Let's hurry, or the camp will have to close!" Han Yi used his 'Swallow Flight' technique to swiftly traverse the mountains and forests, heading back to the camp.

"Han Yi, where did you go? Why are you so late and in such a disheveled state?"

Today, the person on duty at the camp is Meng Hu, who was selected to join the guard team along with Han Yi. He has been assigned to the seventh squad, where his older brother Meng Long is located.

Han Yi hurried back as fast as he could and finally returned to the camp before curfew.

Huh, Huh

He calmed his breathing slightly and used the excuse of going out to hunt monsters to get out of it.

Inside the house

He hadn't noticed it while fighting the 'giant spider with human faces' in the cave, but now, lying on the bed, he discovered that his body was covered with abrasions of all sizes, and his whole body ached.

Recalling the descriptions of demons and invincible warriors in the treasure hunter's diary, Han Yi remained silent for a long time, a sense of crisis creeping into his heart.

"Perhaps we should take a slightly more proactive approach and see if we can get a chance to go to An'yan County to gather relevant intelligence!"

An'yan County is hundreds of miles away from the guard's camp, and there's simply no time to get there during the day. Besides, even if he did reach An'yan County, without a travel permit and permission from his sect, he probably wouldn't be able to enter the city gates...

next day

As the saying goes, "Practice hard in the hottest days of winter and the coldest days of summer."

As dawn broke, Han Yi was already sweating profusely on the training field.

"I'm five points away from breaking through with 'Flying Swallow Kick.' Let's try and see if I can succeed, saving five points of Ghost Power!"

Facing the wooden stake in front of him, he seemingly slowly but actually swiftly kicked the stone lock to the side!

With his qi and blood surging, Xu Yi leaped high into the air like a swallow soaring through the clouds, as agile and nimble as a bird!

The next instant, he raised his right leg high, and with a sudden jolt, the muscles on it burst open!

boom!

With a powerful kick, the stake was shattered!

[Martial Arts]: Mountain-Shattering Fist (Mortal Rank, Trait: Stone Shattering, Minor Mastery 8/20, can be improved); Basic Swordsmanship (Mortal Rank, Trait: Sword Dance, Minor Mastery 2/20, can be improved); Flying Swallow Kick (Low-Grade Yellow Rank, Beginner 6/10, can be improved)

"I've mastered this move, 'Swallow Piercing Clouds.' As expected of a Yellow-Rank technique, it's far more powerful than the Mountain-Crushing Fist!"

"But this 'Flying Swallow Kick' is too slow to master. I've been practicing for so long and I've only gained a little bit of proficiency..."

"Why not use Yuan Power..."

Han Yi pulled his leg back and muttered to himself.

"Han Yi, I knew you cultivation maniac wouldn't be in your room this morning; you must be cultivating!"

Pan Sheng rushed over, as if he had something to say, interrupting his thoughts.

"The captain has just returned from the sect and has summoned us to assemble!"

"They're already gathering as soon as they get back?" Han Yi's mind raced. "Has something happened...?"

The two rushed to house number nine.

Houses numbered one through ten were reserved for squad leaders, and this was Han Yi's first time entering them.

"This building even has a front yard and a back yard..." he thought to himself, "It's so much better than the shacks where ordinary disciples live!"

“What’s the big deal? If you can be promoted to an inner disciple, you’ll not only have your own courtyard, but also maids to serve you,” Pan Sheng said, winking at Han Yi with a knowing look, as if he could read Xu Yi’s mind.

"Han Yi, your discovery this time is very important. After I reported it, the sect took it very seriously," Captain Li Feng said, looking travel-worn. "We've really benefited greatly from Han Yi's contribution this time!"

He turned to Pan Sheng and Wang Meng and said.

"So, is the reward this time...?" Wang Meng's eyes gleamed, looking like a greedy money-grubber.

"Hahaha!" Li Feng's lips curled up, revealing a smile. "I knew you would ask that."

"Each person will receive 45 contribution points upon completion of this mission, and most importantly, it will count as a major achievement!"

In the Crimson Flame Sect, merits are recorded according to the difficulty of the mission, ranging from easy to difficult as small merit, medium merit, and great merit. One great merit is equivalent to three medium merits and nine small merits!

As for inner disciples like them coming to undergo trials...

"A major achievement?" Pan Sheng's pupils dilated slightly. "Doesn't that mean our chances of ranking at the top in this trial have increased even further!"

The inner disciple trial lasts for three months. After the trial, rewards will be distributed according to the ranking. The top-ranked disciple will not only receive a large amount of money, but also a breakthrough pill, such as the "Pulse Breaking Pill," as a reward!

As the name suggests, the 'Pulse-Breaking Pill' increases the chances of opening up the body's meridians, transforming the power of qi and blood into internal strength, thereby enabling martial artists to break through their own limits and become powerful practitioners in the Meridian Opening stage!

The inner disciples like Li Feng and Pan Sheng had different purposes for participating in the inner sect trial. Some were assigned by the sect, some were for fame, and some were out of friendship to help each other. However, most disciples came for the 'Breaking Meridian Pill'. Li Feng, in particular, had already reached the middle stage of Blood Refining, so he naturally had to prepare a breakthrough pill like the 'Breaking Meridian Pill' well in advance.

"But you must remember one thing!" Li Feng said this with a cold gaze and a serious expression.