Chapter 858 - 413: Updating…

Chapter 858: Chapter 413: Updating...

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Wen Jiu originally didn’t want to ask more questions.

But his gaze had already met hers, and if he didn’t say something, it would seem a bit awkward.

After a simple inquiry or two, just as Wen Jiu expected, Li Fu had not returned overnight and had left Black Water Town to hunt demons.

This made Wen Jiu’s heart skip a beat.

Not returning home at night.

Isn’t that a dish for demons?

You this...

Brother Li, your wife is only in her twenties.

His daughter noticed Wen Jiu’s suddenly solemn expression and seemed to realize something, quickly explaining a bit.

Only then did Wen Jiu know that even if you weren’t staying at home, leaving Black Water Town at night didn’t necessarily mean certain death.

Because on nights when demons appear, no demonic beings will; and vice versa.

Though it’s unclear why.

But it’s always been this way.

However, even on nights with demons, demonic beings are not easy to deal with; a slight carelessness can result in one’s death.

That’s why Li Fu’s wife worries so much.

After comforting her with a sentence, Wen Jiu took his leave, since he had many things of his own to attend to, and no time to care for others.

...

By the time evening came and Wen Jiu returned from his busy day at the meat shop, Li Fu’s good house was already tightly locked.

It seemed he had returned.

As Wen Jiu prepared to lie down and rest awhile, and then cook dinner as usual, he heard footsteps outside the door.

Next was the knocking sound.

Knock knock!

"Fellow Daoist Wen."

It was Li Fu’s wife’s voice.

Wen Jiu, feeling somewhat weary, didn’t initially want to get up and open the door, but as he was about to ask what the matter was, he heard Li Fu’s wife’s voice again outside, "Fellow Daoist Wen, my husband asked me to bring you some Mountain Demon Flesh."

Mountain Demon.

Tier One Lower Magical Beast.

At its strongest comparable to Qi Cultivation Third Layer, but it’s pretty much impossible to hunt it without three or four Qi Cultivation Third Layer cultivators.

Its flesh is not cheap.

But for Li Fu, who often mocked and ridiculed him, to have his wife bring over meat, Wen Jiu found it hard to believe.

Is the sun rising in the west?

Adjusting his clothes, Wen Jiu slowly walked to the door, opening it to see Li Fu’s wife standing outside, carrying nearly a pound of black-red demon flesh.

"The Mountain Demon’s meat can nourish the body and cleanse toxins. You doing the demon-slaying work day by day have your body constantly invaded by the bloody aura of demons; this meat can help you somewhat." As she spoke, Li Fu’s wife handed over the meat.

Years of experience as a demon slayer told him that the chunk of demon flesh Li Fu’s wife held was at least a pound.

Worth a piece of Low-grade Spirit Stone.

Not cheap.

"Thank you, Brother Li and sister-in-law for your kindness, but I can’t receive it without merit." Wen Jiu saluted to show his gratitude, not accepting the meat.

The next moment.

Li Fu’s impatient voice sounded inside the house.

"Alright, take it since it’s given to you, don’t be so fussy as a grown man. If you don’t eat some demon flesh to supplement yourself, I fear you’ll soon die at the chopping block."

Li Fu’s wife also joined in, "Take it, we have plenty. Although my husband got a bit injured hunting demons last night, he gained a lot. The demon meat he acquired will probably take a long time to finish eating."

"Well... alright then."

Wen Jiu no longer refused.

Refusing again would seem somewhat pretentious.

Though it was unclear if this goodwill came from Li Fu or his wife Yan Xue, it was goodwill from a neighbor after all.

This goodwill can be repaid in the future.

Taking the demon flesh, Wen Jiu once again clasped his fists in salutation, then carefully weighed it and, meticulously sniffed it at the nose. Indeed, it was fine Mountain Demon Flesh, definitely not cheap on the market.

He didn’t expect that the first meal of demon beast meat he would eat in this world was delivered by the neighbor who constantly mocked and ridiculed him.

This is truly baffling.

I once thought Li Fu would be like characters in fantasy novels, ridiculing and slandering me, only to be slapped in the face once I rose.

Alright.

It turns out people aren’t like that in reality.

Li Fu might just have a restless mouth, enjoying finding some presence.

...

Soon.

Wen Jiu fried a bowl of mouth-watering chili-fried demon meat.

Fried all of the pound.

A bite of Mountain Demon Flesh in his mouth, feeling its unique texture and just-right toughness, Wen Jiu was momentarily lost.

As expected of demon flesh.

Much tastier than green vegetables!

Oh no!

A pound of meat isn’t enough to satisfy!

...

In the days that followed.

Li Fu hasn’t gone out again, as he continued recuperating at home.

Wen Jiu, on the other hand, raised the demon-eating Gu while doing the demon-slaying work, preparing to max out the experience of the Demon-solving Knife Technique.

He always felt that the ultimate level wasn’t the end.

During the Middle Realm, the Demon-solving Knife Technique couldn’t integrate magical power for casting, Wen Jiu didn’t feel it.

But after reaching the ultimate level, integrating magical power for casting, this feeling became very real. Of course, there’s another reason.

That is, after the ultimate level, one hour still adds 1 point of experience. Though the Demon-solving Knife Technique is not a high-level technique, it is also not a common martial art. After reaching the ultimate level, with his aptitude, the progress shouldn’t still be so swift.

Regarding this aspect, Wen Jiu had a clear perception of himself, as even now he hasn’t managed to comprehend the Second Layer of Long Path Technique.

...

Ten days in a row.

Wen Jiu worked eight hours every day.

Finally, he pushed the experience of the Demon-solving Knife Technique past halfway.

[Demon-solving Knife Technique (Ultimate level 241/400)]

As the experience of the Demon-solving Knife Technique increased, the Demon Slaying Blade in Wen Jiu’s hands was no longer just for dissecting demon corpses.

Now, after integrating magical power, the blade could casually strike a blow, and its lethality was enough to break through the outer shell of a Tier One Lower demon.

While holding his breath, Wen Jiu could even deliver more than five cuts in one breath, each blade having the peak lethality of the Demon Slaying Blade. Chopping demon’s leg-like thick bones in a breath’s time, which was previously unthinkable.