The Speedrun Begins with Choosing Hunter

Chapter 306: Chapter 301: Trapped Heart Monkey, Tethered Will Horse

He would be destined to become an isolated court official, just like Du Qinghui.

After reaching the realm of Perception, most Martial Artists would actually begin to cultivate their character and temperament, making it a great taboo to be stained by too much bloodshed.

That was why even a General rarely killed enemies with their own hands.

The heavier the karma of killing, the harder it was to maintain one’s original intent, and the more difficult breakthroughs became.

This was true even for killing enemies, let alone slaughtering all the disciples of the Longevity Palace.

Yan Lei took a deep breath, his expression tinged with caution. "My grandfather said that Lord Bai may choose any of the Yan Family’s Cultivation Techniques, as long as they are not passed on to outsiders."

Of course, he knew this was a thankless and arduous task.

Bai Yuan had Xu Dingchun backing him and could refuse outright, which was why his grandfather hadn’t tried to force the issue.

But there were truly not many people in Ling Province who could do such a thing.

That was why Yan Shao’an had made such a promise. As a great clan, the Yan Family’s Cultivation Techniques were among the best.

Yang Fangyu’s expression also turned grim. He looked at Bai Yuan. "Ah Yuan, you absolutely cannot do this."

He came from the Yang Family and had long been immersed in the ways of the court.

Once Bai Yuan openly massacred the entire mountain, it wouldn’t be long before memorials of impeachment from the Imperial Censors piled up like snowflakes on the Emperor’s desk.

Such things were not unheard of in the Xuan Yang Dynasty.

Even if Yan Shao’an was willing to compensate him, Bai Yuan’s official career would never be smooth again.

Not everyone shared the kind of camaraderie the Emperor had with Du Qinghui.

Amidst their shocked gazes—

Bai Yuan slowly drew the long saber from his back.

"Please inform Lord Grand Protector that I want the Cultivation Technique within ten days."

He walked step by step toward Longevity Mountain, without a single soldier, his stride incomparably resolute.

’Karma of killing?’

’Others cared, but he did not.’

’Call them experience points!’

...

The Demonic Qi on Longevity Mountain grew fainter and fainter.

A full eight hours later, the sky brightened, and the Demonic Qi vanished without a trace.

Bai Yuan’s long saber was already back in its sheath, the corner of his robes stained an indelible crimson.

He entered the mountain alone, and returned alone.

Annihilating an entire sect by himself!

A wave of fear rose in Yan Lei’s heart at the thought of Bai Yuan single-handedly slaughtering everyone in Longevity Palace.

’This man is ruthless enough!’

The title of Ten Thousand Poison Yama was truly not just an empty rumor.

Bai Yuan grinned, but the bloodstains on his cheeks made him look even more like a Yama from hell.

Yan Lei couldn’t help but take a step back, forcing a smile onto his face.

Yang Fangyu let out a soft sigh.

Bai Yuan nonchalantly patted Yang Fangyu’s shoulder.

’I really struck it rich this time!’

’I earned nearly eighty thousand reinforcement points in one go!’

Back then, Longevity Palace had colluded with the Lingzhou Army to slaughter the disciples of the Divine Mansion Sect. Now, in a cycle of karma, Bai Yuan had single-handedly slaughtered everyone in Longevity Palace.

It could be considered just deserts.

That was why he felt no psychological burden in acting.

’As for impeachment from the Imperial Court?’

’I don’t give a damn!’

As his realm increased, so did his state of mind. He was no longer confined to the pursuit of promotions and wealth.

What he wanted was great freedom.

As long as his realm was high enough and his strength great enough, not even the Xuan Yang Court could do anything to him.

His cheat and the Divine Mansion Technique gave him this confidence.

’With a mountain in my heart, I am naturally immovable and fearless.’

...

News of the Longevity Palace incident finally reached the Capital City.

The people of the Capital City were all shocked by the bloody methods of the Prefect from the Northern Territory.

Just as expected, even though Yan Shao’an personally wrote a letter explaining that everything was done to prevent a demonic catastrophe, the memorials from the young Imperial Censors of the Imperial Inspection Office still rained down upon the Emperor’s desk.

These young Imperial Censors, their heads filled with hot-blooded zeal, didn’t care about any underlying difficulties.

Massacring commoners was a first-class evil, an act utterly intolerable to the Confucian Family.

Even if Yan Shao’an wanted to suppress it, he couldn’t hold it back at all.

This was also why Yan Shao’an had been unwilling to leave behind any leverage.

Having read the books of sages and saints, he knew all too well that once he did such a thing, it would be tantamount to betraying the Confucian Family, and his future status within it would be in grave danger.

The Yan Family was powerful, but it couldn’t possibly stand against the entire Confucian Family.

Quietly, a new name for Bai Yuan began to circulate among the people of the Capital City—Ren Tu!

There was no prefix, because Bai Yuan was already, on the surface, the person who had killed the most people in the Xuan Yang Dynasty.

Bai Yuan, who was in Ling Province, was completely oblivious to these distant ripples.

Because not a single person in Huanglong Prefecture dared to speak ill of him to his face!

Even Kong Sen wouldn’t dare provoke this baleful star, Bai Yuan, these days.

Bai Yuan checked in for duty at the Huanglong Prefecture Magistrate’s Office as usual, then headed out.

Although at his rank he no longer needed to check in, he did it to set an example for the other officials of Ling Province.

The officials coming and going all showed looks of fear when they saw Bai Yuan.

Chen Danian once again ran into Bai Yuan in the front courtyard of the Prefecture Magistrate’s Office.

He had originally planned to turn and slip away, but seeing that Bai Yuan had already spotted him, he could only brace himself, walk up, and bow.

"Lord Bai."

If it weren’t completely unavoidable, he really would not want to see Bai Yuan.

Bai Yuan walked straight out of Huanglong City.

He followed the Official Road for about ten li before finally stopping in front of a large lake.

The lake wind blew through his robes and sent his long hair flying. Bai Yuan narrowed his eyes, carefully sensing the changes in his Walking on Sand, Treading on Snow.

’Eighty thousand reinforcement points raised Walking on Sand, Treading on Snow to the Master level in one go!’

Once it was upgraded to the Legendary level, Bai Yuan would be able to integrate this Cultivation Technique into the Divine Mansion in his right leg.

’My combat power will soar!’

He stood by the lake for a long time, not moving.

After a full quarter of an hour, he finally lifted his right foot.

His right foot landed gently on the clear surface of the water.

An astonishing scene unfolded!

When Bai Yuan’s right foot landed, the tip of his shoe sank just half an inch. He lifted his left foot, and his entire body floated directly on the surface of the lake!

One step... two steps... three steps...

He walked faster and faster. After ten breaths, he had already crossed a hundred meters to the very center of the lake.

A gentle breeze blew across the lake, causing the water to glitter.

A few small fish swam past beneath Bai Yuan’s feet.

’Wonderful, wonderful!’

Bai Yuan, feeling this strange new experience, couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

’Walking on water!’

Compared to the water-walking Lightweight Techniques of those great heroes, his Body Technique was undoubtedly far superior.

He was as light as a goose feather, able to walk on water at will without sinking. It was truly a divine method.

If a passing mountain villager were to see him, they would surely think they had encountered an Exiled Immortal.

A feeling of exhilaration washed over Bai Yuan, and he began to run wildly across the lake’s surface.

He didn’t run into any mountain villagers, but he did encounter a few small Fish Demons in the lake.

These little Fish Demons had come to investigate after hearing Bai Yuan’s voice, only to witness such an astonishing scene.

A human running wildly on the water’s surface?!

What the hell!

’How are fish supposed to live now?’

Bai Yuan naturally sensed the few little Fish Demons, but their strength was too weak.

He was, after all, a kind-hearted person, so he let the little Fish Demons go.

He ran wildly for a good while before finally returning to the lake shore.

’Having grown up hearing stories of great heroes walking on water, who could possibly refuse such a joy?’

’Walking on Sand, Treading on Snow is said to allow one to walk on sand without limit and tread on snow without a trace. It truly didn’t disappoint!’

Bai Yuan could already walk on water; treading on snow without a trace should be about the same.

With such a Body Technique, even if he couldn’t win a fight, he would definitely have the upper hand when it came to escaping.

He could truly roam the world freely.

Bai Yuan glanced at the lake, still wanting more, then walked back to the Official Road.

He had originally intended to return to the Prefecture Magistrate’s Office, but as he happened to be passing the Peach Fragrance Inn, he thought of the old Daoist.

He hadn’t been to the Peach Fragrance Inn since returning to Huanglong Prefecture. Today was a good day to go see that old Daoist.

With that thought, he changed direction and entered the Peach Fragrance Inn.

Shopkeeper Pang of the Peach Fragrance Inn saw Bai Yuan from a distance and ran over, the fat on his body jiggling.

"Sect Leader."

Ever since the old Daoist started living at the Peach Fragrance Inn, Shopkeeper Pang had moved in as well, all for the sake of making an appearance before Bai Yuan from time to time.

Bai Yuan waved his hand dismissively.

Shopkeeper Pang’s smile grew even wider.

Having spoken with the Shenfu Sect Master, his goal could be considered achieved.

Bai Yuan went straight up to the second floor and came to the old Daoist’s room.

According to Shopkeeper Pang, the old Daoist still hadn’t left his room all day.

Bai Yuan guessed the old Daoist had probably used an avatar technique, leaving his real body at the Peach Fragrance Inn while his avatar was outside.

’An avatar... The methods of the Daoist Sect are truly profound and mysterious.’

Bai Yuan raised his right index finger and knocked on the door.

"Daoist Master, Bai Yuan requests to see you."

After a few breaths, the door creaked open, and the old Daoist appeared.

Bai Yuan chuckled. "Daoist Master, I bought some Osmanthus Cakes and brought them over for you."

He had bought the Osmanthus Cakes on the way.

’You have to have a reasonable excuse to see the old Daoist, don’t you?’

The old Daoist’s expression didn’t change at all. He didn’t take the oil-paper-wrapped Osmanthus Cakes from Bai Yuan’s hand, but instead stared at him quietly.

"Daoist Master?"

Being stared at like this by the old Daoist, Bai Yuan felt a little unnerved.

The old Daoist turned a deaf ear to Bai Yuan’s words, his brow gradually furrowing.

Bai Yuan thought to himself, ’This is bad.’

The old Daoist finally blinked.

"Lord Bai, have you already come into contact with that demonic seed?"

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