Refining the True from the False: Becoming a God Starting with Devouring a True Dragon

"What are those little devils from the soap-making crew doing in the sewer alley?"

After looking around, the bearded man fixed his gaze on Wang Qi.

His sharp eyes seemed to see right through him.

"I was nearby, and when I saw the flames, I ran over immediately."

Wang Qi said in a calm tone.

"Hehe..." The bearded man chuckled, "These days, there aren't many people who dare to venture into the sewers... Interested in joining the fast track? I'll take you."

Wang Qi shook his head, "Lord Zhang has treated me extremely well, how could I possibly change my allegiance?"

"Zhang Yuan's men?" The bearded man looked surprised. "Well, that's quite a rare find."

He gave a vague reply, thus ending the conversation.

Wang Qi was also surprised by the bearded man's reaction, because he wasn't the first person to show surprise when Zhang Yuan was mentioned.

Could it be that my boss has some kind of shocking story behind him?

Wang Qi suppressed his curiosity and followed the constables to search the scene.

The bearded man analyzed the situation and shared his knowledge with the constables behind him, while Wang Qi also benefited from the information.

"The Red-skinned Serpent Demon, despite its name, is actually a blue-green snakeskin under normal circumstances. Only when it unleashes its power will its entire body turn crimson, with flames enveloping it. Furthermore, this serpent is an excellent swimmer, and its best way to escape from predators is to start a fire and then dive into the water, instantly creating a large amount of smoke that obscures its vision, allowing it to escape."

"Those red-skinned snake demons with decades of cultivation, or those with pure bloodlines, are even more formidable, able to unleash flames all over their bodies and push them toward their targets, causing terrifying damage."

"The maximum attack range can exceed three meters!"

"Note that this distance is the maximum range at which the flames can be launched, not that the flames can only travel this far."

The numerous constables behind him nodded repeatedly.

There was even a fair-skinned man holding a pen and paper, quickly copying it down.

"The Iron-Beaked Demon is actually a duck demon. Its iron beak can heat up rapidly and can cook the flesh of an external martial artist in just ten breaths... Most Iron-Beaked Demons can only unleash their flames within half a meter of their bodies."

"However, these kinds of demonic beasts, with prolonged cultivation, can develop another kind of technique: fire accumulation. After accumulating enough power, it's not impossible for them to spew out a pillar of fire more than a meter long."

"The Fire-Hiding Bull Demon is the least likely, because its size is too large to enter a narrow alley like the sewer alley. Even if it did enter, it would definitely leave a lot of traces."

"The Fire-Hidden Bull Demon generates flames in its liver by activating its anger. Internally, it can use the flames to eliminate some of the toxins in its internal organs; externally, it can spew out an astonishing number of flames from its mouth to kill its prey."

Wang Qi listened from the sidelines, nodding frequently, his mind racing.

He learned about the characteristics of these demons from the man with the bushy beard.

This will undoubtedly help you understand more information and acquire specific characteristics and abilities.

And it's the more advanced kind!

"Since we martial artists break through to higher realms by absorbing the essence of demons, can we also comprehend the art of fire through eating?" The fair-skinned constable who had been holding paper and pen earlier asked.

"Of course! That's an excellent question, very insightful!"

The bearded man gave a thumbs-up and then replied, "Just like my Ox-Snake Knife Technique, after practicing the external techniques, if you want to move closer to the internal strengthening level, simply eating ordinary beef and snake meat won't be very effective anymore."

"Because ordinary ox-snakes, although they are also descendants of demons, have long since diluted their bloodline to the point of almost nothing."

"Trying to extract essence from its flesh is like a forty-year-old tigress trying to sleep with an eighty-year-old man. No matter how much dirt you can suck from your crotch, you will never be satisfied."

A series of low laughs came from the surrounding area.

The Moon Offering Fairy, however, remained calm, clearly already accustomed to these risqué jokes.

"After I went out to train, I deliberately looked for aquatic demons, the black snake demons most common in the Black River, and the water buffalo demons."

"By specializing in water-related essence, one can greatly enhance the ability to acquire water-related skills while obtaining its essence. To be honest, I am actually most powerful in the water, able to manipulate water energy and send a single strike two meters away."

"Oh~" everyone exclaimed.

Wang Qi was also greatly shocked, never expecting that there were such intricacies to the cultivation of "food therapy" in this world.

"However, the quality of this demon meat doesn't necessarily mean that the better the effect."

"The more abundant the essence of demon flesh and blood, the stronger the demonic energy it contains... and the faster you will fall into depravity."

The bearded man cautioned, "Therefore, one must always act within one's limits when practicing martial arts!"

"What if it's a snake demon or a bull demon of a different element?"

The man asked again.

"Theoretically speaking, having all five elements is a good thing... but ordinary people can't eat that much. Only the top aristocratic families and the descendants of military leaders have such resources."

"If more people eat like this, the probability of having a mixed constitution is higher, but under normal circumstances, whether you eat a mixed or not diet will not affect your cultivation."

"It's just that it might become an obstacle for you to reach a higher level in the future."

Explanation of "beard".

"Of course, you don't need to think about that now."

"The pressure to get promoted is immense these days, so it's better to break through as soon as possible... and then figure out how to make up for it later."

After listening to this theory, Wang Qi felt as if he had been enlightened.

The path of martial arts is gradually becoming clearer.

"Then what is the reason why the snake swarm in the sewers has remained unresolved for so long?" the man asked again.

The constables around him already looked displeased.

They even felt that this person lacked emotional intelligence.

But the bearded man wasn't annoyed; he even smiled and showed great patience with the man. "The root of the snake scourge in this sewer alley must be a water snake demon that is skilled at hiding its tracks."

"Its lair is most likely in Heihe, not in the sewers!"

"I won't go into detail about how big Heihe is. Trying to capture it with just a few hundred people from the Third Squad is like looking for a needle in a haystack."

"We can only wait for the right opportunity."

"This is the real reason why the case has remained unsolved for so long..."

The group then spent a long time investigating.

Ultimately, based on the wild duck, it was concluded that this incident was most likely the work of either the Iron-Beaked Demon or the Red-Skinned Snake Demon.

……

The matter in the alley could not be concluded immediately.

Wang Qi then left first.

He hadn't gone far when he was caught up by the Moon Offering Fairy.

He was also holding a duck carcass in his hand.

Wang Qi was deeply shocked, but his face remained calm.

He said in a deep voice, "What instructions does the fairy have for me?"

"You smell too strongly of roast duck, and that kestrel is too conspicuous."

The fairy Sun Li slowly recounted, "I saw the kestrel and the sparrow from a great distance, and coincidentally, they were right where the dead man was."

"Besides, why would a lowly constable like you come to the sewers after work?"

"Disciples of the Black River Gang who join the external training program will have three fish gill patterns tattooed under their left and right armpits to indicate their identity..."

"Do I need to continue?"

"I don't know what the fairy is talking about." Wang Qi said calmly, sticking to his principle of never admitting anything, even if it meant dying.

He didn't believe the other party would dare to convict him based solely on speculation.

"You're calm."

Sun Li sighed, "Those constables could have discovered everything I said... except for this cooked duck."

"Officer Hu won't care if one of his own men might kill a Black River Gang member, but the Black River Gang will definitely find out from one of their constables that you're involved, and then..."

"I don't think the fairy chased after me just to tell me these things, did she?"

Wang Qi's voice was calm.

He was mentally prepared for his exposure.

I just didn't expect it to happen so soon...

"You have the ability to control birds, right?" Sun Li finally got to the point.

"Let's work together!"

"The sewers are a complex place, teeming with demons. To outsiders it's hell... but from another perspective, isn't it also a way to make a fortune?"

"You use your birds to provide aerial vision, I'll use force to annihilate the demons lurking in the shadows!"

"Let's work together to restore the houses... and restore peace and prosperity to the sewer alley!"

"how?"

Sun Li spoke with conviction, her eyes seemingly gleaming with the light of copper coins.

Wang Qi smiled.

Since this skill can't be hidden, we might as well use it openly!

To fiercely display its sharpness.

Since danger is bound to come, we might as well take the risk.

Let's make a killing first!

When the Black River Gang arrives...

It's still hard to say who is in whose crisis!

Wang Qi said in a deep voice, "Very well! Let's restore peace and prosperity to the sewer alley!"

"Here, this half of the snake demon is a small gift for us to meet." Sun Li reluctantly tossed the half of the snake demon in her hand over, thinking, "You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub."

You'll make money in the future!