430 The First Change of the Demon Slayer Division

Within the royal city, Jingzhai slowly descended, while Yan'er quickly disappeared into the air.

The familiar government office felt both familiar and strange at this moment. My elder brother had only visited a handful of times, so now it felt unfamiliar.

"Welcome back to the manor, Your Excellency." The guards on both sides, their black robes concealing soft armor, exuded a powerful aura of bloodlust. Upon seeing the Master of Jingzhai, they respectfully welcomed him.

He nodded slightly, paused for a moment, looked at them carefully, and said, "Thank you for your hard work these past few days."

The two remained silent for a moment, then the man on the left bowed and said in a deep voice, "Master, you are too kind. This is what we should do."

Jingzhai remained silent as he stepped forward. In the familiar spot, three people were already waiting quietly. He gently approached the throne and slowly sat down.

Suddenly, the atmosphere changed, and the familiar Master Si returned.

Looking at the three people below, Piaomiaoyue was not present at the moment.

Looking at the three Martial King's subordinates below, Lin Yi, Sha Er, and Ming San, their real names were unimportant; their code names were far better.

A sudden surge of joy vanished from his heart. If his elder brother were here, things would be much better. But now, the pressure they faced would likely be far greater.

He nodded slightly, glanced at the three people, and said calmly, "How is the situation in each place?"

Lin Yi bowed slightly and replied, "Although there is an increase in ghosts in various places, they are all within a controllable range. There are no large-scale ghosts or powerful demons appearing."

However, recent reports from various places may be inaccurate; some places are reporting minor issues with no major problems.

In some areas, the messages coming back seem unusual.

After a moment of silence, Sha Er said in a low voice, "Over the years, although the rules for demon slayers have been strict, some prefectures have still managed to infiltrate them quite severely."

Jingzhai nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "The duty of demon slayers has never changed, and we will not interfere in local affairs."

In addition, the government offices within the royal city will be moved out starting today, and I will establish the Demon Slaying Division in the border region in the future.

Starting today, the exchange rate for cultivation techniques for contribution points will decrease by 30%.

Looking at the three of them, he slowly confirmed, "In addition, some cultivation techniques will also be added."

If you have other ideas, you may leave now.

I will transfer the position of Director of the Demon Slayer Division to He Chen.

After a pause, and seemingly speaking in an honest tone,

"Until the Emperor returns, the Demon Slaying Division will be under the management of He Chen. If you wish to leave, you may do so now."

Otherwise, if you regret it later, you might as well let the new head of the department run into you.

Furthermore, the Demon Slayer Division was initially established specifically to combat demons and monsters.

Seeing that the three remained silent without any reaction, he calmly and domineeringly said, "From today onwards, the responsibilities of the Demon Slayer Division remain unchanged. If anyone is found to be colluding with evil demons or monsters in the future, they will not be handed over to the constables; they will be executed directly."

The Demon Slayer Division can directly take over this area.

Upon hearing this, the three men were instantly stunned, as if struck by lightning. Their hearts were filled with doubt and unease, and a powerful, invisible pressure emanated from them. At that moment, their expressions turned serious, and the three men involuntarily exchanged glances.

Lin Yi, Sha Er, and Ming San exchanged silent glances. All three of them had come from the depths of hell and danger.

Those who entered the Demon Slayer Division were either commoners, had too little talent to be worth cultivating, or were driven to desperation and died at the hands of demons, ghosts, and other monsters—the number was countless.

Like weeds, they grow one after another, along with other temporary demon slayers. Their composition is complex. For the sake of cultivation techniques and resources, there are always people willing to take risks. Unfortunately, the chosen ones are always one in a million, or even more.

Those with talent and connections will always find a path, as long as they are willing to humble themselves.

The three, of average talent, fought their way through countless battles, sustaining numerous wounds, and finally achieved the Martial King title. Now, they should truly enjoy the riches and honors of life.

However, he suffered many hidden injuries, which damaged his foundation. Without a great opportunity, he would have no hope of making further progress in this life.

Moreover, it damages the foundation and shortens lifespan. Even a Martial King can only live to be a hundred, far less than a cultivator of the same level with a lifespan of two hundred, or even more than five hundred.

However, once you join the Demon Slayer Division, you can't just leave at will; otherwise, people like them will face endless pursuit and killing.

After becoming King Wu, he was courted by various parties. They offered all sorts of elixirs, many of which could cure hidden ailments, as well as beautiful women, luxurious mansions, fertile fields, and servants.

The three men's eyes gleamed as they saw an opportunity to escape.

Ming San stood up excitedly and said, "Is what the Master said true?"

Sha Er, unable to hide his excitement, asked, "Is it true that the Master can truly be free to leave without any further responsibility? Even if the Holy Emperor returns, will he not pursue the matter?"

Seeing their excited expressions, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, and said with great certainty, "Yes, they are free to leave, and no responsibility will be pursued."

Not only you, but all active members of the Demon Slayer Division are free to leave now, provided they return their Demon Slayer Tokens. From this day forward, there will be no further accountability or connection.

Sha Er and Ming San were deeply shaken. They exchanged a glance, and simultaneously bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Master. We are advanced in years and plagued by illness; we must take our leave now."

He handed over the golden demon-slaying token, gently stroking it for a moment, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. It was a token, a symbol of his past responsibilities and glory.

There were once many companions, but now there are few. There were once many admiring eyes, looking at us with expectation, but now they have all vanished.

Without further hesitation, he quickly handed over the Demon-Slaying Token, bowed his head, and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master." After bowing three times, he left without a moment's hesitation.

From now on, I can fly freely in the sky and leap freely in the sea. Noble families will offer me precious materials and elixirs. I have arrived, and I no longer need to risk my life to obtain them.

Jingzhai remained silent as the two left. If it were in the past, if the two had died in battle, he might have immediately gone to avenge them.

Even though the two were missing, they didn't feel sad or upset, and the fate of the Demon Slayer Division should change.

When my elder brother was alive, I was filled with anticipation to slay all the demons and monsters in the world. Later, although the Demon Slaying Division offered generous rewards and abundant cultivation techniques, even aristocratic families had no shortage of such techniques.

They have everything they need, and the powerful families also have it. Those with exceptional talent can enter the inner sect or become closed-door disciples of the major sects, enjoying all kinds of privileges. It's the envy of everyone.

His own Demon-Slaying Division was dedicated to slaying demons and eliminating evil, but he did not interfere in the affairs of prefects, county magistrates, governors, or villages.

Humans are governed by humans, and demons are exterminated by demon-slaying authorities. The idea is so beautiful, but reality is so cruel.

Resources, resources! Without the Emperor's suppression, who would willingly hand over all that money, elixirs, and medicines? Without money, elixirs, and medicines, who would contribute to the Demon Slaying Division?

The Fire Spirit Fruit and Thunder Spirit Fruit from last time were just like that.