490 midnight is almost two
Lin Yi could not sense the location of the Master in front of him at all; it seemed to be ethereal and unpredictable.
Slightly composed himself, he rose and said in a low voice, "Lin Yi of the Golden Demon-Slaying Division greets Your Excellency."
He nodded slightly.
Then, a man wearing a scholar's cap, simply dressed, with a piece of jade at his waist and a bamboo staff in his hand, rose and bowed respectfully, saying, "Ren Pingsheng, the Silver-Rank Demon Slayer, greets Your Excellency."
Other things naturally followed in turn. The inability to sense the adults' position, the inexplicable pressure, the life-or-death terror—it was a hundred times more terrifying than any demon.
Several men, their foreheads slick with sweat, stammered as they introduced themselves, earning slight nods of approval from the adults, who were secretly delighted.
Lin Yi and the others each summarized and reported on the situation of the ten prefectures and one hundred counties of Dalong Prefecture, as well as the thousands of villages of all sizes.
Lin Yi said softly, "My lord, among the ten prefectures of Dalong Prefecture, apart from Wan Prefecture, which you have already cleared, the situation in the other prefectures is similar."
Although they have toned down their activities somewhat during this period, they continue to use various underhanded tactics, and gangs are constantly changing hands.
Firewood gang, fish gang, flatbread gang, broker, cripple, and those who collect fertile land.
Gambling dens and brothels employ ruthless tactics, both soft and hard, resulting in numerous wrongful deaths and disappearances.
Nod slightly.
Ren Pingsheng rose and bowed, then said softly, "My lord, although Changzhou is not included in Dalong Prefecture, it is adjacent to our Dalong Prefecture, and Changzhou is now basically controlled by the Yi Qi Alliance. Furthermore, people are constantly going missing."
The Alliance of One Qi, a name I haven't heard in a long time, the image of snake demons and evil spirits is still vivid in my mind.
He nodded slowly and said softly, "Throughout the Great Long Prefecture, in all ten prefectures and one hundred counties, large and small villages, all have followed the instructions of the Master of the Jingzhai Division to slay demons and eliminate evil, leaving no one alive."
Lin Yi nodded slightly, and the others also nodded in agreement.
Jingzhai nodded slowly, his eyes cold, and said softly, "The land of Dalong Prefecture, apart from the existing Dalong Prefecture, Wanzhou, Huangtu County and the border cities, will be voluntarily incorporated into our territory."
In these turbulent times, stability is paramount in Dalong Prefecture. All families investigated, except for the innocent, have been dealt with.
"Yes," everyone responded in unison.
Jingzhai looked around. His gaze was firm and profound. The hall was filled with the most elite demon slayers of the Demon Slayer Division. Some things needed to be changed, but what he had was what remained stable.
Any hesitation or doubt vanished; his tone became firm and unquestionable, his style drastically changed as he continued...
Within Dalong Prefecture, the Demon Slaying Division will take full control of all remaining jurisdictional areas. Newly incorporated cities, villages, and all families and prominent clans must pay 50% of the taxes as stipulated.
Of the total tax revenue, 30% will go to the head of the Demon Slayer Bureau, and of the remaining 20%, 10% will go to the Demon Slayer Bureau to maintain order among all parties. This tax policy can be further adjusted should any future changes occur.
Dynasty taxes are a major concern, as the dynasty is too large and has too many expenses. The Demon Slayer Bureau also needs its own source of income. It didn't matter before because it didn't require much attention, and it doesn't matter now either, because the same applies.
Jingzhai looked around. The Demon Slayers were paid to do their jobs, their heads hanging by a thread. Their hands and faces were covered with crisscrossing knife and sword wounds, hideous scars. People of unknown origin were naturally hard to trust.
He said softly, "The Demon Slayer Division will continue its covert operations, but will now operate in small teams of five or ten, each with a squad leader and captain. Teams can be formed independently or members can act alone. Assignments will be made according to the specified rules."
The Demon Slayer Division has officially re-established its rules today: cultivation techniques, secret manuals, elixirs, and magical artifacts can all be exchanged.
However, those who betray will be executed without mercy.
They said no more. With force at their disposal, only they themselves could control the demons within them. But there was hope ahead; the choice was theirs.
Lin stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said excitedly, "We swear to follow you to the death, sir. Please rest assured."
The sun was setting, and night was fast approaching.
He Chen waved his hand gently, and twenty-one Dragon Tooth Rice grains slowly appeared in everyone's hands.
He said softly, 'The Demon Slayer Division will have to work hard from now on.'
"Thank you, sir!" Feeling the crystal-clear Dragon Blood Rice in their hands, which contained powerful energy, the crowd knelt down to express their gratitude.
Lin Yi's eyes flickered slightly, and he swallowed the Dragon Blood Rice directly. A warm current nourished his limbs, bones, and internal organs, as if he were being bathed in gentle sunlight, feeling extremely comfortable. Like a withered tree coming back to life, it was bursting with vitality.
The body's internal energy seemed to surge, the meridians like rivers swept by a spring breeze, undulating and full of power. The heart beat strongly, the blood rushed through the veins like a tide, flowing more freely, and the hidden ailment seemed to be slowly improving.
Gradually recovering, I need a few more Dragon Blood Rice grains to heal the wounds left by my past consumption.
Ren Pingsheng, with the dragon blood rice in his hand, quickly recognized it and remained silent.
Seeing an adult nearby, he stood straight and swallowed it directly. The others quickly put some distance between themselves and, without hesitation, also swallowed it.
Once the precious medicine was swallowed, its pure power exploded within the body. A vast yet gentle energy burst forth from the abdomen, instantly spreading throughout the entire body and continuously impacting the meridians and internal organs.
In a brief moment, Ren Pingsheng felt as if his body and soul had been sublimated, as if he had become one with heaven and earth. The temperature around him dropped sharply, and snowflakes and ice crystals slowly appeared in the air around him.
His entire body was as cold as the heavens, and a fierce aura surged forth from within him.
Time passed slowly, and the other sixth-level cultivators were overjoyed. Although they had not yet achieved a breakthrough, they had repaired their injuries, and there was still hope for the future.
Several fifth-tier demon slayers, feeling their surging, surging true energy ready to burst forth, were overjoyed. The blades, with their few inches of blade energy, seemed to have entered another world.
She looked at Ren Pingsheng with envy in her eyes, clearly having already broken through, but still adapting.
After half an incense stick's time, he slowly opened his eyes, gently waved his hand, and a sword aura shot straight into the sky and disappeared.
Ren Pingsheng bowed deeply and said softly, "Thank you, sir."
The same applies to everyone.
He nodded slightly and said softly, "I leave the rest of Dalong Prefecture to you all. The One Qi Alliance, let's take action tonight."
It was said casually, but an indescribable air of authority and confidence was not overlooked by anyone.
Lin Yi immediately replied, "Yes, sir."
Jingzhai whispered softly, "Shen Lang, it's not too late to have dinner first. It's safer to march at night and wait until we get back to use Yun Qing's army formation. If Shen Lang can take down the Yi Qi Alliance, then Changzhou will also be in our hands."
The Changzhou Gas Alliance has existed for so long without much information leaking out, clearly indicating its deep-rooted connections. It needs a thorough purge from top to bottom.
He nodded slightly, letting out a soft sigh.
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