I Grind to Martial Saint

When Han Yuan arrived at the hall where Du Qiuxu was, he found the man leisurely sipping tea.

"Supervisor Du, you seem to be in a good mood," Han Yuan teased.

Most people saw Du Qiuxu as a ferocious beast, but only Han Yuan dared to joke with him.

"We’ve annihilated the Wangling Sect’s stronghold in Cangshui County Town."

"Of course I’m in a good mood."

Du Qiuxu laughed heartily.

Han Yuan sat down directly across from Du Qiuxu and poured himself a cup of tea.

"Supervisor Du, speaking of which, how is the investigation into the Wangling Sect going?" Han Yuan asked seriously.

The Wangling Sect had sent assassins to kill him, so naturally, he wanted revenge.

At the mention of this, Du Qiuxu’s expression turned grave.

"This Wangling Sect... they’re incredibly ambitious."

"According to the news from the Jianghe Province Celestial Observation Bureau... it’s not just our Cangshui County. Traces of the Wangling Sect have appeared in every county throughout Jianghe Province."

Han Yuan looked astonished. "The Wangling Sect has even appeared in other places?"

He hadn’t expected the Wangling Sect to be so massive.

"But just like in Cangshui County, they’ve only been able to catch small fry, not the big fish."

"The Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau is having a huge headache over this. They keep sending down official documents, ordering us to investigate thoroughly."

"This time, in destroying the Wangling Sect’s stronghold in Cangshui County Town, we may not have captured anyone alive, but we did kill a Three Soul Mage. That’s something to report," Du Qiuxu said softly.

This was also why he was in such a good mood.

"It seems the Wangling Sect’s ambitions are truly immense."

Han Yuan was lost in thought.

Du Qiuxu added, "From my fight with that Three Soul Mage, he was indeed different from ordinary Abnormal People. I’m afraid it’s really the work of a Demon Seed."

"I’ve already reported this to the Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau and am awaiting their conclusion."

"Well, if you get any news..."

"Be sure to let me know," Han Yuan said with a smile.

"Why are you so concerned about this Wangling Sect business?" Du Qiuxu found it a little odd.

Han Yuan explained, "I just want to know what exactly these Demon Seeds are."

Du Qiuxu shook his head. "Demon Seeds haven’t appeared for a very long time... To be honest, even we don’t have many clues."

Demon Seeds vanished after the Chaotic Ancient Era.

And nothing has been passed down from the Chaotic Ancient Era.

Therefore, even an organization like the Observatory cannot confirm whether the Yellow Springs Saint Mother is truly the work of an Evil Demon Seed.

"So, why did you call me over this time?"

Han Yuan changed the subject.

Du Qiuxu wouldn’t have called him over just for tea.

"The matter of the Wangling Sect... let’s set it aside for now."

"The Observatory has another urgent matter to deal with at the moment," Du Qiuxu said with a serious expression.

"What is it?" Han Yuan was a little curious.

Du Qiuxu took a sip of tea and said lightly, "The matter of the Wuyun Bandits... you should know about it."

Han Yuan nodded. "I know a little. The Wuyun Bandits are led by the Black Cloud Spear King, Zhang Bei, and they’ve gathered around Sheep Head Mountain."

The Wuyun Bandits had long been a huge topic of discussion in Cangshui County; even an old man on the street would probably know what Han Yuan just said.

"Correct... these Wuyun Bandits are growing stronger and stronger."

"Bandits from all over Cangshui County are continuously flocking to Sheep Head Mountain to join them."

"If we let the Wuyun Bandits continue to develop like this, I’m afraid even we will have trouble containing them," Du Qiuxu said in a deep voice.

"These Wuyun Bandits are indeed detestable, but when it comes to suppressing bandits, my power alone is limited," Han Yuan said, shaking his head.

"Suppressing bandits is naturally not a one-man job."

"Right now, our Observatory and the Government Office want to join forces to suppress them, but there’s a significant obstacle," Du Qiuxu said slowly and deliberately.

"The Cui Family?"

"I’ve heard about this."

"It seems the Cui Family is dead set on not cooperating," Han Yuan smiled.

"It seems you know a thing or two."

"Currently, the Cui Family is indeed not cooperating. They’re even secretly persuading the other families to do the same," Du Qiuxu nodded.

"Then what does Supervisor Du want me to do?" Han Yuan asked directly, too lazy to beat around the bush with Du Qiuxu.

"The gang that manages the pier for the Cui Family is called the Blood River Gang."

"The gang’s leader is named Miao Yan. He’s a Martial Artist at the Inner Breath Great Perfection realm."

"I want you to make a move and wipe them out," Du Qiuxu no longer minced words and said it plainly.

"How should I wipe them out?" Han Yuan’s eyes narrowed.

"Wipe them out openly and honorably."

"Don’t hold back for anyone’s sake."

"I’ll also dispatch the Black Death Guard to support you," Du Qiuxu said softly.

"That’s not an easy job."

"He’s at Inner Breath Great Perfection, and he’s backed by the Cui Family."

"Even if I succeed, I’m afraid I’ll face retaliation from the Cui Family," Han Yuan said, shaking his head.

"It’s precisely because it’s not an easy job that I came to you."

"You brat, you’ve got guts. You’re the only one who would dare to take this job," Du Qiuxu said with a laugh.

"If you insist that I do it, it’s not impossible."

"But we’ll have to discuss the price."

Han Yuan narrowed his eyes.

"I knew you’d take this job, you brat."

"Fifteen hundred Contribution Points."

"How about it?"

Du Qiuxu had been waiting for Han Yuan to say just that.

"Not enough... you’ll have to add more."

Han Yuan shook his head.

Fifteen hundred Contribution Points was far from what he had in mind.

"Two thousand Contribution Points, then."

Du Qiuxu knew Han Yuan would raise the price.

"Still not enough."

"I’ve already offended the Bai Family, and now you want me to offend the Cui Family."

"If those two families team up against me, I’ll be in huge trouble," Han Yuan said with a sigh.

"Twenty-five hundred Contribution Points."

"That’s the highest I can go."

Du Qiuxu added another five hundred Contribution Points.

The difficulty of this mission wasn’t eliminating the Blood River Gang.

It was daring to offend the Cui Family behind them.

He couldn’t possibly, as a Supervisor, get involved himself.

The nature of the situation would change completely if he did.

That was why he had to find Han Yuan to do it.

"Two thousand eight hundred Contribution Points," Han Yuan said, upping the price one last time.

"If you can pay that, I’ll take the men and wipe out the Blood River Gang right away."

"Done!"

"And make a scene. I want everyone in Cangshui County Town to know about this."

Du Qiuxu agreed in a heartbeat.

"No problem."

Han Yuan laughed, then stood up and left.

’This kid... he truly has the heart of a predator, fierce and ever-advancing,’ Du Qiuxu mused, watching Han Yuan’s departing back.

Han Yuan first returned to his own courtyard, retrieved his Cold Blade, changed into his Piyao Robe, and then headed for the main gate of the Observatory.

His plan this time was simple.

He would earn enough Contribution Points to exchange for the Innate Great Demon Skill all at once.

After that, he would go into seclusion right inside the Observatory and not come out until he broke through to the True Qi Realm.

Even if the Cui Family wanted to cause trouble for him, it would be useless.

The Cui Family wouldn’t dare attack the inside of the Observatory, not even if they had ten times the nerve.

Once he broke through to the True Qi Realm...

...it would be the Cui Family’s and the Bai Family’s turn for some bad luck.

...

The Black Death Guard were already waiting at the main gate of the Observatory.

It was a grand formation this time, with a full one hundred Black Death Guards clad in heavy armor and wielding long halberds.

A single glance revealed an overwhelming Evil Qi.

It was the same Black Death Guard captain who had worked with Han Yuan before, Chen Fei.

He stepped forward, cupped his fist, and said, "Lord Han, the Black Death Guard have all arrived. Please give the order."

"Move out! To Cangshui Pier!" Han Yuan roared.

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