I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 281: Chapter 138: Southern Border Department, Void Divine Seal (Part 2)

If that could be called "on the side," it was a bit *too* "on the side."

As his thoughts raced, Xu Chong dropped the pretense and accepted the "gift."

Looking at Fang Xing, he cupped his hands in a salute. "Thank you for your help, Lord Fang. I am in your debt for this, and I will be sure to repay you in the future."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xing smiled. "There’s no need for thanks, Lord Xu. Dealing with evil cults and their ilk is simply my duty. I have some other matters to attend to, so I’ll be taking my leave. Until we meet again!"

"Farewell, Lord Fang!"

Xu Chong nodded.

Wreathed in True Qi, Fang Xing’s figure quickly vanished from their sight.

Only after Fang Xing’s figure had vanished did the group finally snap back to their senses.

A young man couldn’t help but speak up. "Sir, is that head really from the Demon Sect Elder?"

Xu Chong glanced at him. "How could it be fake? Do you think I can’t tell whether it’s real or not?"

The young man was left speechless by Xu Chong’s retort.

Then, another person couldn’t resist asking, "Sir, didn’t you say that Demon Sect Elder was at the True Gang Realm? And Lord Fang... c-could he really kill her, despite such a vast difference in power?"

The others all turned to look at Xu Chong in unison.

It was no wonder they were so shocked.

If word of this got out, scarcely anyone would believe it.

The gap between True Qi and True Gang was a massive chasm.

A difference of that magnitude was truly hard to believe.

A martial artist at True Qi Perfection who could withstand even a single blow from a True Gang expert would be considered a genius.

To say nothing of Reversing True Gang.

Unless one possessed an exceptional treasure!

However, it looked as if this Lord Fang had managed the kill through his own power. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to preserve the head.

"Alright, enough with the questions. Let’s head back for now."

Xu Chong offered no further explanation.

’You all think this is incredible? Hell, I think it’s incredible too!’

Watching Xu Chong depart, the men exchanged glances, looked one last time in the direction Fang Xing had vanished, and finally had no choice but to turn and leave.

...

「Qiuming County, Nanshan Temple.」

The stench of blood filled the temple grounds.

At that moment, Fang Xing arrived in a courtyard.

Ten Iron Armor Demons came into view.

"Kill!"

The ten Iron Armor Demons charged, fearless of death. As they rushed him, Fang Xing gently lifted a hand, and ten streams of Purple Flame Sword Qi materialized.

The Purple Flame Sword Qi shot out like a volley of Flame Divine Swords. Before the ten Iron Armor Demons could even get close, they were slain and fell to the ground, every last one of them.

"Hm?"

’No souls?’

Just as Fang Xing prepared to use Celestial Extreme Devouring God to devour the Iron Armor Demons’ Soul Power, something strange happened.

These ten Iron Armor Demons were completely devoid of souls.

’It seems the price for this Evil Cult’s transformation technique is steep. Their Soul Power was completely sacrificed.’

A chill ran down Fang Xing’s spine.

Even he felt a sense of dread.

Crouching down, Fang Xing took out his saber, cut open the corpses of the Iron Armor Demons, and extracted the Demon Essence from within.

Unlike the Demon Essence he had encountered before, the essence from these True Qi Realm Iron Armor Demons was a strange, faint yellow.

A powerful demonic aura pulsed from it, and one could faintly hear roars coming from within.

[A powerful Spirit Level Demon Essence. Required for strengthening: 10,000 points!]

’Spirit Level Demon Essence... How is this different from ordinary Demon Essence?’

Fang Xing stared at the Demon Essence in his palm, his curiosity piqued.

’Whatever, I’ll figure it out when I get back.’

Regaining his focus, Fang Xing looked at the corpses of the Iron Armor Demons on the ground and immediately activated his Extreme Purple Flame to begin the Refinement process.

The ten Iron Armor Demon corpses were refined into one enormous mass of Qi Blood Essence.

This vast Qi Blood Essence seemed even more potent than that from a martial artist at the Late Stage of True Qi Realm, and was comparable to the Qi Blood Essence from someone at the Peak of True Qi Realm.

After storing the consolidated Qi Blood Essence for the time being, Fang Xing promptly left the courtyard.

After looting all the hidden wealth in Nanshan Temple and confirming that nothing was left behind, he vanished into the vast darkness of the night.

...

「At noon the next day, Fang Xing’s figure appeared outside Cang Province City.」

Although some unexpected things had happened this time, they had all been to his benefit.

He wished for more "accidents" like these.

Gazing at Cang Province City, Fang Xing strode purposefully through the gates.

...

In the main hall of an A-Level residence at the Observatory, Zhang Xuan stared at the head on his desk, lost in thought.

’He actually killed her!’

Looking at the head of the Void Saintess and sensing its aura, Zhang Xuan was absolutely certain that this was the very same Void Saintess targeted by the mission.

’A True Gang Martial Artist... dead, just like that.’

’And so quickly, too.’

’How many days has it been?’

’His efficiency was almost unbelievable.’

Taking a deep breath, he looked at Fang Xing with a broad smile. "Brother Fang, you’ve done an excellent job on this mission. Rest assured, the Merit will be credited to you shortly."

Fang Xing smiled slightly. "I’m not in a rush, Lord Zhang. Are there any other missions available at the moment?"

"...Hmm, for now, there are only a few simple missions that the Commanders can handle. Brother Fang, you should take some time to rest. I’ll notify you as soon as another mission comes up."

Fang Xing nodded and said nothing more.

A short while later, the mission was officially completed, and the Merit for it was credited to his account.

A full 800,000 Merit!

A single mission earned him more than what others might make in half a year.

After collecting his Merit, Fang Xing didn’t linger. He chatted with Zhang Xuan for a little while longer before departing.

He went to the Merit Hall and exchanged for ten Purple Flame Pills in one go.

A total of 600,000 Merit was spent.

He had 200,000 Merit left over.

As long as it could improve his Martial Arts, he would not be the least bit stingy with his Merit.

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