All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 93 Cooperation
"It is indeed good news," Zhou Qing sighed softly.

Compared to the previous bad news, this news is indeed very good.

However, staying in the county town and not going out reduces the ways to make money.

How can you raise Gu worms without leaving the city or entering the mountains?

Although he unexpectedly received a large sum of money for saving the young master of the Mu family and capturing Xue Zhong.

But this amount of silver will only last for six months to a year at most.

As one's cultivation level and strength increase, the resources required for cultivation become increasingly expensive.

He should use this silver sparingly; it might be enough for him to complete his flesh refinement and break through the tendon barrier. However, a tendon refinement martial artist would still be crushed by a bone refinement martial artist.

Xue Zhong, who had reached the peak of the Tendon Refining stage, was already very strong, but he was severely injured by Yao Xuewei, who was in the Bone Refining stage, with a full-force sword strike.

Even if Zhou Qing cultivates both internal and external strength, surpassing other martial artists of the same level, he still can't compete with others who also cultivate both internal and external strength.

'Staying in the county town is like sitting and waiting to die, leaving my fate to God. I have to take the initiative!'

Zhou Qing gritted his teeth and made a snap decision.

"Lord Xiao, you said my master is seriously injured. How long do you think it will take for this news to reach us?" Zhou Qing bowed respectfully.

"The intelligence network of the Demon Suppression Division is so extensive that no other force can match it."

It will take some time for news of your master's injury to reach here.

It will take some time to ascertain the truth about his enemies, at least several months.

Once he disappears from the county town for an extended period, people will naturally learn of his serious injuries.

Xiao Kang said calmly.

"If you are afraid of being implicated by Wei Sheng, you can formally join the Demon Suppression Division. I can be your recommender."

"This... I need some time to think about it," Zhou Qing said thoughtfully.

Although he didn't want to join the Demon Suppression Bureau and be controlled by the imperial court, he wouldn't be foolish enough to immediately reject Xiao Kang.

"It's alright, feel free to consider it, take your time. Your achievements are still a long way from being promoted to Demon Suppressor." Xiao Kang waved his hand, completely unconcerned.

The main reason he invited Zhou Qing was because of Yao Xuewei's recommendation and the intelligence he obtained from interrogating Xue Zhong.

Zhou Qing, who specializes in the White Cloud Palm Technique, was able to learn swordsmanship and comprehend sword techniques on his own, demonstrating his exceptional comprehension.

The fact that he was able to defeat the heavily injured Xue Zhong on his own shows that his internal energy cultivation has reached a high level, and his true combat strength is definitely among the top in the Body Refining Realm.

Keep in mind that Zhou Qing is only sixteen years old this year.

If Wei Sheng were healthy, he wouldn't be able to poach him, but now that Wei Sheng is seriously injured, the title of "Poison Demon" no longer has the same deterrent effect.

As long as Zhou Qing joined the Demon Suppression Division voluntarily, even if Wei Sheng recovers from his injuries, he will have no choice but to accept it.

Of course, he was optimistic about Zhou Qing's future potential, but even the most talented martial artist needs to hone their skills through rigorous training, from physical conditioning to tendon transformation.

The money flowed out like water.

He was only acting on a whim today, feeling a sudden surge of appreciation for talent. As for whether Zhou Qing joins the Demon Suppression Division, he suffers no loss.

After all, a genius is one who grows up and becomes a genius.

A genius who dies young is as worthless as grass.

"Thank you, Lord Xiao." Zhou Qing bowed respectfully.

"I've already given Xuewei the warrant for collecting the reward. Go find her." Xiao Kang waved his hand and picked up the dossier on the table to review it again.

"Yes."

Zhou Qing left.

He went down to the third floor and entered the side hall on the third floor.

Yao Xuewei, holding a long sword, leaned against the window, looking down at the bustling street below.

Hearing footsteps, Yao Xuewei didn't even turn her head, and said indifferently, "Zhou Qing, how high do you think you need to stand to have a panoramic view of the entire county?"

Zhou Qing was taken aback, then shook his head and said, "This subordinate does not know."

"You certainly know how to hide your talents."

Yao Xuewei gave a half-smile.

"I'm just naturally cautious," Zhou Qing said respectfully.

"Was what happened in Liujia Village last month also out of caution?" Yao Xuewei raised an eyebrow.

Because of the incident in Liujia Village, Zhou Qing's reputation as a coward spread internally, resulting in no one except Chen Zhuo joining him on missions.

Since Chen Zhuo went into seclusion to cultivate ten days ago, Zhou Qing has been unemployed at home for ten days straight.

However, Yao Xuewei recently discovered some strange things.

Considering Zhou Qing's sudden display of strength today, she felt that there was more to the story than met the eye.

Xue Zhong was shot by Zhou Qing's poisoned arrow this morning. Although he had taken an antidote, the poisoned blood flowing from his wound almost poisoned the martial artist in charge of the interrogation.

It's easy to see how deeply Zhou Qing was hiding his true intentions.

His skill in using poison was probably far superior to that of other poison masters of the same period.

"Yes," Zhou Qing replied solemnly.

"The Fu brothers have been searching for this 'mountain spirit' that only dares to wreak havoc near Liu Family Village for so long, yet they've found nothing. Don't you think that's suspicious?"

Yao Xuewei sized up Zhou Qing. "It is very suspicious," Zhou Qing replied.

"Since you don't want to talk more, then forget it. Let's talk about something that interests you."

Yao Xuewei frowned slightly, then with a flick of her sleeve, a gust of wind swept past.

The red cloth covering the table next to them was blown up by the wind, revealing three silver notes on a wooden tray.

The strong wind could move the red cloth, but the silver notes underneath remained completely still, demonstrating that Yao Xuewei's internal energy cultivation had reached an extremely profound level.

Zhou Qing gained a more intuitive understanding of her abilities.

No wonder she was able to severely injure Xue Zhong, who had reached the peak of the Tendon Refining stage, with a single sword strike.

From this perspective, if we cooperate with her, killing Lin Tian is a sure thing.

However, Zhou Qing was still unsure what kind of conditions and sincerity would be needed to move her.

We'll have to wait a little longer.

You can't reveal everything right away.

"Xue Zhong's reward is two thousand taels of silver. The Mu family's reward is one thousand taels of silver. They're all here. Take them," Yao Xuewei said calmly.

Zhou Qing stepped forward and looked at the three silver notes on the wooden table. He couldn't help but feel a little envious, as he was in dire need of money.

However, he only put away two silver notes, picked up another one with a face value of one thousand taels, walked up to Yao Xuewei, and presented it with both hands.

"If it weren't for your intervention, sir, severely injuring Xue Zhong, I wouldn't have been able to capture him alive. I dare to offer to share the reward with you, sir. This mere thousand taels is but a small token of my respect; please accept it with a smile."

Zhou Qing said respectfully.

He knew that the Mu family must have given Yao Xuewei an even more generous reward, so he did not split the other thousand taels with Yao Xuewei.

In fact, what is a thousand taels of silver to a martial artist at the Bone Refining Realm?

Yao Xuewei came from a prominent family in the Central Plains, so this amount of money was even less significant to her.

Whether she wants it or not is her business; whether or not Zhou Qing gives it to her is a matter of his attitude.

"You're so thoughtful, keep it for yourself," Yao Xuewei chuckled.

"I can't accept this," Zhou Qing said politely.

"Without your help, it would be troublesome if something happened to the young master of the Mu family. Besides, I've already taken the most valuable thing," Yao Xuewei said calmly.

"Are you referring to achievements, sir?"

Zhou Qing realized what was happening.

“That’s right.” Yao Xuewei nodded gently. “Since you’re going to leave sooner or later, merit may be dispensable to you, but it’s indispensable to me. Of course, if you want it, I can give it to you.”

"I want it, so give it to me," Zhou Qing thought to himself.

“Since you need it, sir, it will naturally belong to you. In my days at the Demon Suppression Division, I will certainly follow your lead and hope you will give me your guidance,” Zhou Qing said respectfully.

At his current level, even a Grand Martial Master in the Blood Exchange Realm wouldn't be interested in him.

If he could get Yao Xuewei to be his backer, he could handle most of the problems.

As for the connections with the Mu family, they should be used at the most crucial moment.

"very good."

Yao Xuewei smiled faintly, quite satisfied with Zhou Qing's attitude. Although she was a Demon Subduer second only to the Lieutenant General, she had been parachuted in and had no foundation here.

If she could cultivate some of her own people, she would be happy to do so.

Now that Wei Sheng is seriously injured, Zhou Qing may very well join the Demon Suppression Division.

Even if you can't, it's good to lend him a hand within your means and make a good connection with a genius martial artist.

Seeing Yao Xuewei's attitude, Zhou Qing pondered for a moment and then stepped forward and said:

"Actually, there is another matter. If it can be accomplished, the merit you will gain will far exceed that of this time."

Merits earned in the Demon Suppression Division can be exchanged for resources that money cannot buy.

The merit gained from killing Lin Tianzheng, a serious criminal in the Bone Refining Realm, could probably be exchanged for the resources needed to break through to the Blood Exchange Realm.

For Yao Xuewei, it was an absolutely irresistible temptation.

"Oh? Tell me about it." Yao Xuewei was surprised, and her emotions changed noticeably for the first time.

“I know roughly where Lin Tianzheng is hiding!” Zhou Qing said in a deep voice.

"Um?!"

Yao Xuewei's gaze sharpened, her true energy becoming almost tangible, causing her tattered clothes to flutter without wind, making a chilling sound.

"Keep talking!"

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