Chapter 53: Incompatible Existence
o be leaving the confines of the meditation hall for the first time.On the way.He was also silently paying attention to Jiang An beside him, pondered for a moment, and couldn't help but ask."Brother J...Name: Shen ChangqingAffiliation: Dajin Town Demon DivisionIdentity: Huang Jie ExorcistMartial Arts: Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training (16th Layer, can be improved), Tianwu Gang Qi (11th Layer, can be improved), Seven Kills Sword Technique (3rd Layer), Iron Sand Palm (2nd Layer)
Killing: 41
Besides the initial three points from existing kills, eight were gained by slaying the female corpse. An additional thirty points were awarded for killing Wen Rong.
Therefore.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
The killing value directly changed from the original three points to forty-one points.
Shen Changqing silently estimated.
If it is simply to increase the cultivation of the Thirteen Protectors through horizontal training, under the premise that consumption does not increase, you can cross from the sixteenth level to the twenty-fourth level.
"Twenty-four layers, thirteen Taibao cross-train their skills. I'm very curious, how strong will my fleshly body become!"
Shen Changqing shook his head and smiled wryly.
It's impossible to use all your kill points to upgrade the horizontal cultivation technique.
Heavenly Martial Qi is the main one.
At least for now, that's the way it is.
He would only choose to improve the Thirteen Protectors' Cross-Training when his qi and blood were insufficient to support the enhancement of Heavenly Martial Qi.
This is the time.
Zhang Yue has already brought people to search the Zhang family's residence.
"Zhang Tou, this Zhang Family is awfully quiet!" A guard looked at the enormous Zhang residence, yet there wasn't a single sign of life. He couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.
Upon hearing this.
Zhang Yue shook his head: "The Zhang family colluded with demons. It's possible that everyone in the family might be killed by the master, but we only need to follow orders and search every corner of the Zhang residence."
The Zhang family members haven't shown up yet, and he has some speculations.
But in fact.
Matters of demonic entities are not something a lowly head catcher like himself could be involved in.
Master Shen is powerful and can slay demons.
If it were us facing the demons, we would be walking straight into a dead end.
The officer hearing this could only close his mouth.
Zhang's family's land is quite large.
Besides the main courtyard at the front, there are still some small courtyards and many side rooms.
Pushing open a tightly shut closet door, a wave of damp mustiness hit Zhang Yue, causing him to cover his nose and mouth involuntarily.
The guard who followed him behind could only mutter in silence.
“This place must have been abandoned for a long time. A wealthy household like this has so many houses, they're starting to get moldy.”
When the yamen servants were complaining.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
Zhang Yue had already stepped inside.
It was noon, and the sunlight was intense. Even though the windows were closed, light still streamed in, casting a warm glow over everything.
A woman's boudoir.
On the dressing table, there was a bronze mirror placed, and some rouge were scattered around as if they hadn't had time to be tidied up.
Let me know if you have more text you'd like me to translate!
Besides this.
And there were some blackish-brown things on the ground.
Zhang Yue drew out his long sword and gently scraped it against the dark brown substance. His face was composed: "This is the trace of dried blood. It seems that someone died in this room, and it's been a long time."
This is a translation of the text you provided, excluding HTML tags:" "
" Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
The dark brown stain on the ground was very large.
This is a test to see if I can translate content within HTML tags. I will not modify the HTML tags, only the text inside them.Please provide me with the text you want me to translate, and I'll do my best!
This much blood, it could be enough to kill a person.
The long sword returns to its sheath.
Zhang Yue looked at the people around him: "Search the room carefully to see if there are any valuable things."
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
"Yes!"
“Be careful, this room gives off an ominous feeling.”
Zhang Yue looked around with vigilance.
Even though the Zhang family is very likely to have been thoroughly cleaned out by Shen Changqing inside and out, there's still a chance that something might be left behind.
A cautious sailor lasts a thousand years.
Pay attention to everything, you won't make a mistake.
This is the valuable experience he has accumulated over many years of duty.
Over the years.
The yamen regularly recruits a batch of constables because some constables die from various circumstances, causing a shortage of manpower in the yamen.
Like Zhang Yue.
In the yamen, they were all senior officials with their own strengths.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
Two hours' time.
The room was thoroughly searched, but only scattered silver coins were found. All the other valuables were gone.
Immediately.
The two left the room and walked toward the next place.
A little more than half a day.
The officers were searching Zhang's manor, but Shen Changqing was not in a hurry. He waited patiently there.
During that time, he took out the Qingling jade pendant and looked at it. There were already three black lines on it.
One black line is the thickest, and another one is the second thickest.
The smallest one is not even on the same level as the other two.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
There is no doubt.
That thinnest black line was offered by the female corpse. Her power wasn't very strong even among those at the You level.
As for the other two, they came from Wen Rong and that vengeful spirit.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
As for strength.
Wen Rong is undoubtedly the strongest.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!
Unfortunately, the other party was injured and too cautious, only daring to stay at Zhang's house. Otherwise, that night with that vengeful monster, the yamen would have been completely bloodwashed, and I myself would have had to strategically retreat.
Putting away the Qingling Jade Pendant, Shen Changqing glanced at his Killing Value. He didn't use it for now.
>
The current blood and energy, if forcibly increased to the Heavenly Martial Qi, the consumption may not be able to support it.
And after the Thirteen Taibao's intense training broke through to the sixteenth level, their consumption also increased significantly. Without sufficient resources, they wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
At that moment.
An officer hurried over.
"Sir, I have a discovery!"
"Lead the way."
Shen Changqing was startled.
A dimly lit room, with an oil lamp burning.
The bare walls were stained with blood, and the ground was littered with bones. A sickening smell of blood filled the air.
Before those piled-up skeletons, there was a bed and a desk.
On the table lay an incense burner, with wisps of blue smoke rising. It mingled with the metallic scent of blood, yet seemed to add a touch of freshness to the air.
With Zhang Yue leading the way, a group of officials stood at the entrance to the secret room, looking at the bones scattered on the ground. Some had solemn expressions, while others were pale with fear.
"The master has arrived!"
Someone shouted.
All the clerks turned around and saw Shen Changqing walk in. They couldn't help but bow respectfully.
"Sir!"
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
Shen Changqing waved his hand and looked at Zhang Yue: "What happened"
"Look, master!"
Zhang Yue stepped aside, directly giving way to the secret room behind him.
Shen Changqing stepped forward and saw skeletons all over the floor of the secret room, as well as a bed placed in the innermost part.
“Looks like this is where that demon resides!”
His face grew cold.
Please note: I only translated the text within the > tags and left the HTML tags as they were.
The corpses on the ground, needless to say, were a clear indication of what had happened.
A demon, being injured, naturally needs to recover.
Considering the information from Tianchawei, there have been frequent disappearances in Lin'an City over the past year or two. All fingers pointed to the Zhang family. Comparing this with the scattered corpses on the ground, the answer becomes clear.
“That demonic cultivator might have only come to the Zhang family within the past one or two years, turning all of them into corpse puppets. However, it’s also possible that he has been there for much longer. What we do know is that his injury must have happened within the last one or two years.”
To nourish oneself with the blood and flesh of living beings, one truly becomes a monster by siding with demons. Such individuals are no longer considered human.
If we weren't worried about causing too much commotion and attracting the attention of the Demon Suppression Bureau, I'm afraid all the people in Lin'an City wouldn't be able to escape this calamity!
Shen Changqing's heart was filled with thoughts, but his eyes glinted with murderous intent.
Don't underestimate the other party, although they could only pull off some small actions while in Zhang's family these years, it was all because the Demon Suppression Division was keeping them in check.
Once the deterrence is gone, demons will run rampant.
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!
Not only have demons and monsters been running amok throughout the land, making it difficult for the Demon Suppression Division to spare any manpower, but their actions have also become increasingly brazen.
The demon at Gǔyuè Village.
There's definitely a connection that can't be broken with the other party.
Although the room is large, it can be seen at a glance.
Apart from the bed where one usually slept and a desk, there were only bones scattered all over the floor.
Shen Changqing glanced at it and then retracted his gaze.
"The demon has been executed, this official has avenged them. How are the searches for the rest of the Zhang family going"
“Your Majesty, I've nearly finished searching. All those items are now packed together and placed outside the main courtyard.”
"Hmm!"
Shen Changqing nodded. He had stood in the courtyard for so long, naturally he had seen many boxes.
“Let's take everything back to the yamen first, and then Zhang Yue, you bring some kerosene over. The Zhang family has demons, who knows what kind of trouble might arise later. Burning it down would guarantee absolute safety.”
“Yes!”
Zhang Yue took the order and had some people move things. Then, he led another group to search for kerosene and other flammable materials.
Soon, only Shen Changqing was left in front of the secret room.
Here's the translation of the content within the tags, keeping the HTML structure intact:
Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!
He took one last look at the secret room, then turned and left.
As the sky had already darkened, Wen Rong's corpse still lay there, the inky blood severely corroding the ground.
Some yamen servants came with carriages and loaded box after box onto them. They then transported everything back to the yamen. Zhang Yue and the others were left to douse the entire Zhang family mansion with kerosene.
Then
Again, a lot of dry wood was laid out.
"Master, everything is ready!" Zhang Yue said respectfully, holding a torch.
Upon seeing this.
Let me know if you have other text you'd like me to translate!
Shen Changqing did not take the torch, but instead drew his long sword from his waist. Heavenly Martial True Qi condensed, and with a single strike, he slashed through the air.
>
The scorching blade energy instantly landed on the Zhang family's courtyard wall.
...in an instant.
Kerosene was ignited, and a raging fire swept through the area.
That wave of heat forced Zhang Yue and the others to retreat, but Shen Changqing stood still, as if he couldn't feel the heat at all.
>
"Zhang Yue, is there a possibility for us to coexist peacefully with demons"
Looking at the raging fire, Shen Changqing suddenly spoke.
Upon hearing this.
Zhang Yue was stunned for a moment, but quickly regained his composure: "My lord is jesting. Demonic fiends feed on the essence of human blood. As humans, we are nothing more than food to them. How could there ever be peaceful coexistence"
If it weren't for the Town Demon Division holding them back, my people of Qin would have long since become food for demons.
"Let's be frank, if it weren't for the adults here, I doubt we would have even survived!"
"You're right, humans are just food in front of demons. How can there be coexistence between them As long as demons exist, our human race will never have peace!"
Shen Changqing nodded in deep agreement.
He had read many files about demons and monsters in the Demon Suppression Division, but those were just written records. It wasn't until this mission that he truly understood how hostile the relationship between humans and demons was.
Evil will never be eradicated.
The human race will not fare well. text you'd like me to translate!Shen Changqing thought of what Dongfang Zhao had told him before.Becoming the leader of the Demon Suppression Division, the benefits are very obvious.Now that I think...