Chapter 54 - 53: Decision

Chapter 54: Chapter 53: Decision

Qin Yu looked closely. One of the three long sabers had a straight blade, similar to the Tang Cross Saber from his previous life, with a thick spine and a sharp edge. The middle one had a slender, slightly curved blade with an upturned tip, resembling a Brocade Spring Saber. The last one was the longest. Its blade was slender like a rice seedling, slightly curved overall, with a sharp tip and a longer handle. It was similar to a Miao Blade from his past life, capable of switching seamlessly between single-handed and two-handed grips.

After carefully examining them, Qin Yu focused on the last one. Among the three sabers, this one best suited his needs.

The saber’s total length was about four feet and seven inches (around 1.5 meters), with a blade length of three feet and eight inches, and a handle length of one foot and two inches. In appearance, it was identical to the Miao Blade used by Layman Jiaqian in his past life. Qin Yu was tall. Although he wasn’t as ruggedly built as his father, Qin Hu, he could still handle such a long saber with ease. He reached out, grabbed it, and casually twirled it, performing a saber flourish before gripping the handle and drawing it out.

SHING!

The moment the blade left its sheath, Qin Yu felt a chill sweep past his eyes. The blade was covered in dense patterns resembling runes. Even without the reinforcement of Qi Blood, it was still incredibly sharp.

"This is the one!" Qin Yu said. He then shifted his gaze to the two suits of armor and unhesitatingly chose the shimmering silver Light Armor made of countless dense scales.

"This saber is named Evil-breaking. It’s a Gamma-level Upper Grade Battle Saber forged with High-level Demon Materials," Captain Li Wanqing said, nodding slightly. All three sabers were of the same grade; the choice came down to the user’s personal style. "The blade has an innate Evil-Breaking Attribute. It can suppress Low Tier Demon Fiends even without Qi Blood infusion. Once you break through to the Qi and Blood Realm and infuse your Qi Blood into it, its power will become even stronger.

"The armor is called ’Silver Python’, a Gamma-level Middle Grade Armor. It was forged using Qi and Blood Great Demon Snake Scales through a special method. It is incredibly lightweight while offering robust defense. Its value is far more precious than an ordinary Gamma-level Upper Grade Battle Saber."

After the brief introduction, Li Wanqing gently waved her pale hand. The other two battle sabers and the remaining armor were put away, replaced by a Secret Manual and two bottles of Elixirs.

"You need a Body Forging Technique," she continued. "The only one I have on me is a Gamma-level Middle Grade Technique called the Coiling Serpent Body Forging Technique, so I’ll give this to you first. You can use it as a reference. Lastly, these are the Nourishing Heart Pill and the Dragon and Tiger Pill. Whether you take them yourself or use them to nurture your family’s disciples, they will come in handy."

Qin Yu’s eyes flashed. It was hard to say whether he would need these things himself, but his father definitely would. The Nourishing Heart Pill was an excellent Elixir used to break through to the Qi and Blood Realm, and the Dragon and Tiger Pill could quickly accumulate Qi Blood, allowing for consecutive breakthroughs in a short time! Even in the Demon Suppression Bureau, these were highly renowned Elixirs. In the outside world, they were exceptionally hard to come by, each worth ten thousand gold pieces. Li Wanqing was certainly being generous.

"The Coiled Snake Ring contains three Beta-level Techniques, fifteen Gamma-level Techniques, and a Beta-level Low Grade Weapon, the Snake Ruler," Li Wanqing added. "The Coiled Snake Ring itself is equivalent to Beta-level Treasures. The corresponding Merit Points will be uniformly calculated by the Demon Suppression Bureau. The weapons, Secret Techniques, and Elixirs are my extra compensation to you. If you have no objections, the deal is done."

"Naturally! Thank you, Captain Li," Qin Yu said, cupping his hands. He was in a rather cheerful mood.

It was a win-win transaction. The Spiritual Snake Sect desperately needed these Cultivation Techniques to complete their inheritance and foundational strength. Qin Yu needed suitable Cultivation Techniques, Elixirs, and Secret Techniques. Although he would only get the real big rewards after joining the Demon Suppression Bureau, what he had on hand was enough for the short term. More importantly, he needed the Demon Suppression Bureau to draw the Blood Demon Sect’s attention, buying him time to grow. Given just a little time, his strength would skyrocket! Both sides walked away happy.

"Excellent. It seems you plan to join the Demon Suppression Bureau." A faint smile curled on Li Wanqing’s lips. To her, this was also a win-win situation; not only did her Sect complete its inheritance, but she had also drawn a genius into the Demon Suppression Bureau.

However, Qin Yu shook his head slightly.

"I understand Captain Li’s good intentions, and I do yearn for the Demon Suppression Bureau." Saying this, Qin Yu spread his hands, revealing his heavily bandaged arms, and let out a helpless sigh. "But with my current injuries..."

Join the Demon Suppression Bureau? As the saying went, it was good to seek shade under a large tree. He was very interested in the Five Poison Sect’s foundational Cultivation Technique, the Five Poison Reunification Holy Scripture, as well as the Ten Thousand Poison Golden Body. The Demon Suppression Bureau’s system of slaying Demon Fiends to earn Merit Points, which could then be freely exchanged for whatever one needed, suited him perfectly.

However, this matter could not be rushed! He needed time. He had to ensure his own safety first instead of recklessly joining. With the Cultivation Techniques in his hands, his strength would see a significant boost in a short time. At the very least, he needed to digest what he had first.

"Your injuries?" Li Wanqing looked Qin Yu over, her brow furrowing. On the surface, his injuries appeared extremely severe, and his internal condition was likely no better. Although the White Bone Regeneration Pill was extraordinary, it couldn’t heal him instantly. Such heavy injuries made moving inconvenient. Even if he went to the Demon Suppression Bureau and exchanged for a Body Refining Secret Technique, he wouldn’t be able to practice it.

"If that’s the case, you can wait until your injuries are healed before coming over to the Bishui City Demon Suppression Bureau branch," Captain Zhao Zhenshan said from behind her.

Since Qin Yu had decided to make the trade, he most likely wanted to join the Demon Suppression Bureau. During the battle in Snake Valley, they had witnessed Qin Yu’s strength firsthand. Even though he had yet to break through to the Qi and Blood Realm, his Beast Taming Technique and unfathomably divine Archery gave him a far greater deterrence than an ordinary Qi and Blood Realm martial artist. Once he broke through, he would be even more unpredictable. The Demon Suppression Bureau wanted geniuses with such astonishing practical combat abilities. Everyone was incredibly envious of Qin Yu’s Beast Taming Technique, especially the Black Thorn Eagle.

With this in mind, Li Wanqing took out a black Token. It was exactly the same as the one Zhang Shun had given Qin Yu earlier, with the words "Demon Suppression" in the center, though the space for a name in the bottom right corner was blank.

"Normally, joining the Demon Suppression Bureau requires passing a practical combat assessment. However, we are all well aware of your strength, so there’s no need for that hassle. Within three months, simply take this Token to Bishui City."

After speaking, she turned to Zhao Zhenshan and said, "Captain Zhao, I have other matters to attend to on this trip and cannot stay in Bishui City for long. I will leave Qin Yu in your care for now."

"Rest assured, Captain Li!" Zhao Zhenshan chuckled, immediately taking on the responsibility. If she had taken Qin Yu away directly, how could an ordinary Captain like him compete for a recruit against the personal disciple of the Demon Suppression General? But once Qin Yu arrived in Bishui City, there would be plenty of room to maneuver.

"Everyone, since this matter is settled, why don’t we go share some drinks?"

"Alright!"

Once they had eaten and drunk their fill, bringing their relationships closer, the group from the Demon Suppression Bureau wasted no more time and headed straight for Bishui City. Chen Sheying, carrying the newly acquired inheritance, rushed straight back to the Spiritual Snake Sect.

Watching the figures fade into the distance outside the city, Qin Yu glanced toward the backyard of the Qin Residence at a slightly raised patch of earth. If someone could see through the ground, they would undoubtedly notice the thirty Insect Race creatures lurking beneath. They resembled the Purple Poison Scorpion but were several times larger and covered entirely in thick carapace. After a special evolution, their massive pincers could easily bore through the soil, allowing them to travel underground.

Escape Armor Scorpions!

They were a new breed evolved from combining the Purple Poison Scorpion with Insect Race units. After hatching, the Black Thorn Eagle had carried them through the sky under the cover of night, bringing them into Cyan Peak County to lie in ambush. If any accidents had occurred during the transaction, these Escape Armor Scorpions would have been one of Qin Yu’s backup plans. Fortunately, everything had gone smoothly.

"I’ll leave the Escape Armor Scorpions here in Cyan Peak County to serve as the Qin family’s hidden foundation," he murmured.

He casually tore off his clothes and the bandages wrapping his body, changing into the ’Silver Python’ Light Armor. He then threw on a casual coat over it, gripped the ’Evil-breaking’ Long Saber, and vaulted onto the Black Thorn Eagle.

SCREECH!

The Black Thorn Eagle soared into the sky, flying toward Cang Mang Mountain.