Achieving physical sainthood starting from Hunyuan Gong

Chapter 55 The Day the Sword Is Drawn, the Day the Demon Is Slain

"This isn't how you do your job..."

Cao Yang looked utterly dejected as he spoke to Song Shen.

"...They were the ones who attacked and killed government officials first, and besides, I was just giving them a slight punishment."

Song Shen was helpless.

Cao Yang glared at him and said, "A little punishment? You killed their gang leader, deputy gang leader, and two hall masters. The entire Poisonous Snake Gang is gone."

Being a constable isn't just about fighting and killing; it's also about understanding human relationships and social dynamics, but this newly appointed head constable seems to be completely clueless about it.

To be precise, he seems to be very fixated on...

He chopped people up.

In most cases, it wouldn't have been necessary to use a knife, but Song Shen mercilessly slaughtered those martial arts practitioners, and such unbridled behavior put him under immense pressure.

Fortunately, the Cao family was behind him, and the city lord seemed to tacitly approve of Song Shen's behavior; otherwise, with so many attacks, Song Shen would probably have been imprisoned long ago.

However, Song Shen was somewhat surprised that a gang could be so fragile, collapsing so easily when the tree fell.

The young gang leader was all arrogant in the brothel, and the gang leader even sent people to kill him, but he was finished off in just a couple of moves.

Actually, he just wanted to reason with the gang leader, but then the deputy gang leader and several hall masters arrived. Seeing that there was no way to reason with them, Song Shen had no choice but to resort to weapons.

"You look so regretful, anyone who didn't know better would think you were the victim."

Cao Yang felt helpless, but at the same time, he felt a chill run down his spine.

He never underestimated Song Shen; in fact, he thought he had done his best to raise his expectations, but reality showed that he still underestimated this man.

These days, Song Shen's power has exceeded his imagination. Although he has caused a lot of trouble, the security in his jurisdiction has been restored. The conscientious attitude of this former servant of his family is touching. He is like a cleaner, clearing away all the dregs under his jurisdiction with a knife.

What's terrifying is that there wasn't a single opponent; all those unruly martial arts heroes had turned into corpses.

Could it be that this kid has already entered the realm of internal organs?

Only someone at this level could act so arrogantly. As for Song Shen's swordsmanship, he estimated that it had already reached the edge of power.

He is truly a genius.

Cao Yang secretly thought that the patriarch had asked Song Shen to assist him in order to pave the way for him to become the new head of the family.

Song Shenqi asked, "Judging from your expression, Second Young Master, how could such a small fry gang like the Poisonous Snake Gang have such a big impact?"

Cao Yang smiled wryly and said, "Do you think these gangs could have started without support? The Viper Gang is backed by the Huang family."

"...That's all."

Song Shen secretly wondered if he could act with impunity as long as Old Master Cao was still alive. After all, he had only killed criminals. For example, the Poisonous Snake Gang was a gang that operated in the black market. The Huang family didn't want to get their hands dirty with similar businesses, so they let these gangs do them. Even if they investigated, he would be fine.

As long as there is a master of innate skill in the Cao family, who would dare to openly attack the people of the Cao family?

Even the Huang family, now facing the rising power of the Cao family, can only swallow their anger and voluntarily retreat in all the territories where they used to compete fiercely.

Moreover, even the city lord's mansion didn't say anything.

Even the most powerful innate masters live to be over 120 years old. This old man Cao can live for at least several decades, so Song Shen won't need that long to accumulate enough Dao fruit.

Thinking of this, he looked at the Dao Fruit column. He had accumulated Essence Dao Fruit for thirteen years and Skill Dao Fruit for more than nine years.

While Song Shen was still making his own plans, Cao Yang said with a serious expression, "You don't need to patrol for now. We have something important to do."

"What's up?"

Song Shen asked.

Cao Yang said casually, "The appointment of the deputy commander is still pending. Now is the best time for me to gain merit. We must take action. My grandfather's orders to me are very strict."

The second young master looked eager; even a blind man could see that he desperately wanted to improve.

He used to have an older brother who was of noble birth and arrogant, and a younger sister who was of poor birth and exceptionally talented. Caught in the middle, he was destined to have no chance of becoming the head of the family. The best outcome would be to obtain a minor official position in the government under the protection of the family, and eventually be separated from the family due to the exclusion of that stingy Cao Zhang.

Who knew that a demon of the Three Calamities Blade would suddenly appear and kill Cao Zhang? The younger sister below was a girl, and she was determined to join the sect. The position of the head of the family just fell into his lap. To be honest, he hadn't slept well for the past month. Every time he woke up, he thought it was a dream. After slapping himself twice, he realized that this good thing had really fallen on his head.

After years of dormancy, the results have finally come.

In fact, he had also reached the level of internal organs, no less than Cao Zhang, but his family would never have invested resources in him before.

Recalling the old man's surprised expression at his period of seclusion, Cao Zhang felt a sense of exhilaration at his sudden rise to fame.

Now is the time to make a name for myself and achieve something great. No matter what, I must seize the opportunity and live up to everyone's expectations!

Song Shen asked in surprise, "Go and surround that Three Calamities Blade Demon? We're no match for him, are we?"

Cao Yang put on a stern face and said, "It's already a blessing that this great demon hasn't come looking for trouble. What we need to do now is to besiege the underground church that has been active in the city recently, the Lian Sheng Cult!"

"Oh? You mean that church that uses talismanic water to save people?"

Song Shen had also heard of the Lian Sheng Sect, which united some followers to preach and teach together. When a follower was sick, they would be cured with talismanic water. It emphasized unity and friendship.

There was no church in Xinyu originally. After a boatman came into contact with it, he quickly became a believer. If one sailor on a ship became a believer, basically all the boatmen on the ship would follow suit. This trend spread into the city and quickly became a powerful force.

"That's right. This Lian Sheng Sect may seem harmless, but in reality, it spreads heresy and secretly engages in dirty tricks such as human trafficking and swindling money. Many demonic sects in the martial arts world have intricate connections with it. The imperial court has already designated the Lian Sheng Sect as a demonic sect and it must be eradicated in all regions. Every leader must be spared!"

"good!"

Song Shen applauded.

"What's so good about it?" Cao Yang looked at Song Shen in astonishment.

Song Shen sincerely said, "The thought of being able to achieve great things with the Second Young Master and never having to be a servant again makes me feel that life is wonderful."

Cao Yang's somewhat puzzled gaze slowly melted away.

Making achievements and gaining fame is something no man can resist. Song Shen's diligence and meticulousness these days finally resonated with him.

Even his frequent outbursts of violence have become understandable.

"Get ready to act!"

"Yes, Captain!"

"This patrol job is perfect for me," Song Shen thought sincerely.

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Inside the training room.

Cao Lie, the patriarch of the Cao family, was surrounded by a powerful and terrifying innate true energy, causing his long robe to flutter even without wind.

but,

That terrifying power never dissipated at will, but was firmly controlled around his body, transforming into tangible qi that flowed around him and then penetrated into his body, gradually cleansing him with a barely perceptible dark red aura.

Until the momentum reached its peak, everything came to an abrupt end.

Cao Lie exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling extremely refreshed.

Now, he has finally reached an unprecedented level. When his true energy circulates, the demonic nature can no longer affect his mind.

A true master of innate skill!

Sweep away the gloom hidden in the shadows!

Cao Lie stepped out of the door and listened to the previous steward report on the recent situation.

"Sir, the news from the city lately is not good."

Cao Lie coldly replied, "Oh? Someone else is saying I, Cao, am just seeking fame and fortune?"

The old steward said in a deep voice, "That devil has struck again. First, he slaughtered the Sanhe Society, and then the Shachuan Gang suffered the same fate. The gang leader was seriously injured, and several high-ranking members were killed. It is said that this person has been inquiring about the dragon that was captured in the lake in your mansion before. It is very strange... Master, perhaps we should not rush to find him for the time being."

It's happened again?

Cao Lie's mind sank. He thought to himself that a month had passed since he announced his intention to eliminate the demon, yet the demon was causing trouble again, while he remained silent. He knew without a doubt what kind of noise would be going on in the city.

When Cao Lie thought about the boast he had made in front of the city lord, he knew what would happen if he failed to slay the demon.

His grandson was killed, and the whole city was in a panic. He himself entered the Innate Realm and vowed to slay the demon, but he broke his promise. Anyone would gossip about it.

but,

Nowadays,

This is the perfect time to sweep away all this cold talk and ridicule!

Thinking about this...

Cao Lie reached out and grabbed the sword "Cold Dragon" hanging on the wall. This old friend who had been with him for many years was finally going to accompany him on another journey.

"Has that demon sneaked into Flying Dragon Mountain again?"

Cao Lie's eyes flashed with a thoughtful light.

"Yes, sir. People outside say he hides in Flying Dragon Mountain after committing crimes."

"Understood."

Cao Lie nodded, drew his sword, and went to the door.

The old servant behind him said in a low voice, "Master, I'll go with you, so that I can look after you."

Cao Lie laughed heartily: "Although I am old, my sword is still sharp and unyielding. Why should I need your frail body to accompany me? Stay home and warm up the wine and water. I will return victorious by tomorrow at the latest!"

The old servant hesitated for a moment, then calmly replied, "Yes, sir."

Cao Lie laughed heartily, without speaking to his children and grandchildren, then drew his sword and soared into the sky, disappearing into the north.