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Chapter 44 The Demonic Calamity, Exchanging Merit Points

Outside the west gate of the prefectural city.

Two incredibly swift figures flew out from the dense forest outside the city and entered the city in the blink of an eye.

"Embrace the elixir!"

"Elite demon soldiers, inform the patriarch of this matter immediately so that he can make a decision."

"It involves demons and monsters at the Core Formation Realm, which is beyond our ability to get involved in."

Gao Xuanfeng and Gao Xuanzhi, two mid-stage Transformation Realm experts from the Gao family, exchanged a glance, both revealing a deep sense of apprehension in each other's eyes.

The two of them knew perfectly well just how terrifying the combat power of elite demon soldiers at the Core Formation Realm was.

When they first entered the early stage of the Transformation Realm, they received orders from the government and the Bajiquan sect within the city to cooperate with a Bajiquan martial arts expert at the Core Formation Realm to surround and kill a Core Formation Realm demon that had fled to the vicinity of the city.

That time, the residual power emanating from that demon at the Core Formation Realm was enough to terrify them.

A moment later.

Gao Mansion.

"What?!"

"Demons at the Core Formation Realm!"

Gao Tianshui, the current patriarch of the Gao family at the Core Formation Realm, is dressed in a black robe. His hair is white, and he is over a hundred years old. He is a well-known figure among the middle-class families in the entire city.

There were at least eighty or a hundred demon soldiers and demonic warriors who had died at his hands.

Upon hearing the words of the demon at the Core Formation Realm, his heart skipped a beat. He knew all too well how powerful this demon at the Core Formation Realm was. If it were to entrenched outside the city, even martial artists at the Core Formation Realm might fall victim to its trap.

"Report to the Demon-Suppressing Army!"

"This is not something we can handle. You two take my patriarch's token and go report to the Demon Suppression Army that traces of a Core Formation Realm demon have been discovered outside the West Gate."

"The eight deputy generals in the Demon Suppression Army are all at the Core Formation stage or above, and the commander is a top expert at the late Core Formation stage. The Demon Suppression Army also has so many Ming Jin experts and the Demon Suppression Army Formation Techniques."

"Through military formation techniques, all eight deputy generals were able to advance to become top-tier martial artists in the late stage of the Core Formation realm."

"It's more than enough to handle."

"Pass down the message that Gao Du's death should be treated as an encounter with demons and his demise. Instruct Gao Du and his lineage to build a cenotaph."

"We can earn some merit points by reporting this matter."

Although Gao Tianshui's tone was old, he was decisive and efficient when making decisions.

"Yes, Chieftain!"

After Gao Xuanfeng and his companion received the token, they quickly left.

...

...

It was soon evening.

The Demon Suppression Army began posting notices at all four city gates.

There are suspected demonic disturbances outside the city. It is extremely dangerous to leave the city these days. Unless absolutely necessary, you should not leave the city.

Once the demons at the Core Formation Realm showed any trace, several deputy generals of the Demon Suppression Army went out to search for their whereabouts, and many soldiers also went out in full force to search for the demons.

Once such a demon at the Core Formation Realm is found, it will be impossible to locate it.

If they are allowed to linger outside the city walls...

For so many caravans in the prefectural city, this is not something that can stabilize morale.

Seven days later.

While Lin Zhou was having breakfast at the restaurant, he overheard people at the next table discussing the Demon Suppression Army's slaying of demons.

"It still has to be our city's demon-suppressing army!"

"Look at that wolf head hanging above the west gate, it's so big, it's really creepy!"

"That's right!"

"My cousin's nephew is currently an ordinary soldier in the Demon Suppression Army. His monthly salary is incredibly generous, and he even receives gifts from the government during festivals."

"Oh, your cousin is really lucky."

Listening to the discussion between the two people at the next table, a look of doubt appeared in Lin Zhou's eyes.

Lin Zhou had already anticipated this when the notice was posted a few days ago.

After all, when he killed Gao Du, he used the illusionary ability, so there was no way he could hide the aura of that Core Formation Realm demon.

To Lin Zhou's surprise, the demon was dealt with in just a few days.

Lin Zhou, the instigator of all this, naturally knew that the demons he killed were only to appease the anxieties of the merchant caravans in the city.

I never expected this to be fake.

at this time.

Lin Zhou had just finished eating when Lu Ling came to his door.

The two of them headed straight for the Demon Suppression Army. Several days had passed by then, and they were almost there.

These past few days, staying at this inn has even delayed my own cultivation considerably.

Progress in terms of skill level is slow.

Only by joining a top sect can one get back on track.

The merit points earned from slaying demons should be redeemed as soon as possible.

"Owner."

"The Hundred Poisons Sect has made another move."

"The sect has instructed us to investigate the demons causing trouble outside this city."

"After the investigation is completed, there will be a contribution to be made that I can receive."

Lu Ling spoke up.

"Just tell the truth."

Lin Zhou spoke calmly, saying that it was impossible for anyone to find the whereabouts of that Core Formation Realm demon.

Who would have thought that he, a martial artist at only the Bone Forging Realm, was the very demon they were searching for?

soon.

The two of them then arrived at the Demon Suppression Army.

Although the two burly soldiers on guard duty were not the same two as before, they still managed to enter the military camp smoothly after identifying themselves and headed straight for the place where they could exchange their demon-slaying merits.

The man here was no longer the deputy general, but a bald old general who was writing something with his head down. When Lin Zhou and Lu Ling came in, they hurriedly looked up and their eyes fell on the two of them.

After Lu Ling removed the ears from each of the demon soldiers...

A look of surprise gradually appeared on the veteran's face.

"The younger generation of the Lu family."

"That's truly remarkable!"

"To be able to slay so many demon soldiers, your strength must be extraordinary. May I ask who this gentleman beside you, Lin Zhou, is?"

The old general looked at the several ears placed on the table in front of him. Although these demon soldiers' ears seemed to have been there for a few days, the demonic energy and material on them were perfectly fine. According to the rules, they could be exchanged for demon-slaying merits.

So many demon-slaying merits, plus a wooden plaque of merit handed over by this Lu family descendant.

It can be said that it can be exchanged for an Iron Medal of Merit.

This iron plaque of merit can be used to secure a spot as an outer disciple in a prestigious sect, allowing one to cultivate within that sect and potentially elevate their cultivation level to the Core Formation stage or higher in the future.

Then, just like last time, Lu Ling introduced Lin Zhou.

After learning that Lin Zhou possessed special talent, the veteran became considerably more polite to him.

"That's just as incredible!"

"Here is your medal of honor."

"Remember to take it carefully."

"This item can be exchanged for a Xuanhuang Pill from the imperial court, and it can also be used to secure a spot as a disciple of a prestigious sect."

The veteran added an explanation.

After thanking them and bowing, Lu Ling and Lin Zhou turned and left the tent.

After successfully leaving the military camp.

Holding the iron plaque, Lin Zhou, accompanied by Lu Ling, headed straight for the branch of the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect in the city.