Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

In days no different from before,

two carriages appeared in Qingzhou City. The first belonged to the Demon-suppression Bureau, while the latter, shockingly lavish, was adorned with gold and inlaid with jade, pulled by eight snow-white Demon Horses, each with a single horn upon its head.

The carriage halted at the office of the Demon-suppression Bureau.

As several figures stepped inside, more than ten letters were sent out to the Qingzhou Twelve Districts with utmost haste.

The turbulent sky quickly settled into an eerie calm, and the unstable situation also stabilized in an instant.

Vehicles of imposing design and similar make set out from each major prefecture, converging towards Qingzhou City.

With the influx of carriages into the city,

one after another, figures entered the office of the Demon-suppression Bureau, varying in age and demeanor but unified in their attire, donning profound armor that shimmered with a black glow and the blindingly bright Crimson Cloaks.

In the largest hall within the office,

a dark, expansive table stretched all the way to the entrance.

As the various figures took their places, nearly twenty Personal Adjutant Generals slowly closed the great doors and stood guard at the entrance with drawn blades.

Atop the dimly lit hall, seated in the seat of honor was a middle-aged man in a long robe. His appearance was unremarkable; arms on the table with fingers interlocked.

Behind him stood three youths.

Fang Heng and Bai Ziming stood with their hands clasped behind their backs, alongside a pretty young girl in white.

Along the sides of the long table, twelve Demon-suppression Great Generals presented meticulously prepared documents, then waited in silence for the middle-aged man to review, save for a young girl who yawned listlessly.

Bai Ziming raised an eyebrow and whispered secretly, "Took the Solidifying Pill, did he?"

With a casual wave of his hand, Doctor Bai, the deeply beloved physician, stood frozen on the spot like a log, only his eyes able to move.

Fang Heng bowed his head, clutching his fists to suppress his laughter.

Lin Baiwei glanced helplessly at the two, her mind seemingly elsewhere.

After three months, she finally returned to Qingzhou City.

She was eager to know whether the letter she left behind had been read by these senior and junior brothers... and by A'Qian Granny.

Whether they had taken even a slight care for Shen Yi, who had come from Baiyun County.

Who knows how long had passed before the middle-aged man finally nodded and pushed the documents aside, "You've all done well."

It was only after his words had fallen that most of the Demon-suppression Great Generals breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Jiang Yuanhua, the sole Martial Immortal of Qingzhou, holding the position of General.

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"Now that official matters are out of the way, let's talk personal,"

Jiang Yuanhua's face broke into a smile as he glanced back at the young girl behind him, who shyly averted her gaze. He then spoke lightly, "I plan to take on another disciple, what are your thoughts on this?"

At his words, the many generals were taken aback.

Each disciple of the General possessed talents that eclipsed their peers, in other words, the General's successor.

Such matters would inevitably require careful consideration.

"Master, do you have someone in mind?" You Longtao asked, glancing sideways.

Jiang Yuanhua did not answer but simply looked again toward the young girl.

Lin Baiwei stepped forward nervously, "Great Senior Brother, it's someone I recommended... His name is Shen Yi, a constable from Baiyun County who joined the Demon-suppression Bureau three months ago, he..."

While indeed a disciple of the General, her experience was limited and she held little say within the Demon-suppression Bureau.

To avoid being questioned by others, she tried hard to organize her thoughts, intending to list Shen Yi's merits quickly, but faced with these Embrace Pill Realm masters, she didn't know where to begin.

Unbeknownst to Lin Baiwei, the seniors and juniors behind her seemed to be without a trace of curiosity, and didn't even regard this as a matter worth discussing.

Upon hearing this name,

You Longtao was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Oh, then I have no problem."

Jiang Yuanhua looked at him in surprise. He knew his eldest disciple the best. Whatever decision the other made, he would think it over and over again. Why has his temperament changed today?

Lin Baiwei also looked up blankly, and then joy emerged in her eyes.

Since the eldest apprentice brother has nodded, this matter was basically settled. Although she didn't know why, it wasn't important.

"Wait, I disagree."

Just then, a lazy arm stretched out from a chair.

A'Qian with her legs crossed, looked around at the puzzled faces and said with a grin, "Shen Yi is a demon catcher, why should he be your apprentice?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Baiwei was surprised and her lips parted in shock. She hadn't expected that in such a short time, the young man had already become a demon catcher...

She hurriedly explained, "Grandma, I am also a demon catcher."

A'Qian shook her head and consoled her, "Little girl, it's not the same."

With Shen Yi's talent, he would be valued even in Capital City. There's no need for him to be stuck in a place like Qingzhou to take up a position as a Martial Immortal.

"..."

Jiang Yuanhua clasped his fingers together once more, finding the situation suddenly intriguing.

Lin Baiwei wanted to say something else but was quietly reminded by Fang Heng, "Elder Sister, wait a moment…"

Today's business was just beginning after all.

"Hm?" Lin Baiwei turned back, puzzled.

Then she heard another hoarse voice.

Chen Qiankun slowly stood up, "Let's set aside the matter of the General taking a disciple for now, the old man does have something to say."

"Speak," Jiang Yuanhua gestured with his hand.

Although General Qiankun was not particularly strong, he was second only to him in seniority.

Chen Qiankun nodded slightly and continued, "I feel exhausted in body and spirit and no longer have the strength to protect Linjiang Prefecture. I want to appoint a Personal Adjutant General to act as a Great General for the time being, so while I am still able to move, I can help oversee Linjiang Prefecture for a while before he fully matures."

Acting as the Demon-suppression Great General?

Jiang Yuanhua's eyes narrowed slightly, "Qingzhou now has another Embrace Pill Realm master? Who did you have in mind, General Chen, just say it."

Considering the gravity of such a matter, Lin Baiwei dared not bring up the matter of her master taking a disciple anymore. Although a bit eager, she still suppressed her emotions.

However, the next moment, she heard that familiar name again.

Her whole mind was spinning.

"Shen Yi."

Chen Qiankun slowly sat back down, the smile in his cloudy eyes deepening.

The Qilin he had personally chosen was finally ready to make his mark in Qingzhou.

Upon hearing this, A'Qian frowned, stood on her chair, and waved her arm forcefully, "I object, I object! Shen Yi said he won't follow the Nourishing the Shadow Spirit Path, so why should he be the Demon-suppression Great General?"

Before she could finish her words,

A figure below also stood up, his gaze cold, "I object as well."

Compared to A'Qian's frivolity, Jiang Yuanhua evidently took the opinion of the Great General of Yang'an Prefecture more seriously, "Reason?"

The Great General of Yang'an Prefecture took out a scroll from his waist and spread it out gently, "Because he comes from Baiyun County in Yang'an Prefecture, and right after hearing about the destruction of Vajra Gate, I happened to check his information."

"There is only one conclusion I can draw from this."

Nearly everyone looked towards him.

The Great General of Yang'an Prefecture scoffed, "I believe he is the second Zhang Hengzhou or perhaps... an even greater demon than Jiao Jun."