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

Upon hearing this, Li Yu was even more enraged.

He drew his spear and thrust forward, attacking again.

"Is this never going to end?"

Sun Li blocked Li Yu's path, her long sword seemingly dancing lightly, as if a city wall had appeared, causing Li Yu to crash into it.

beep, beep...

Li Yu staggered back several steps.

With a single move, the difference in skill was immediately apparent.

"As expected of Fairy Sun, her swordsmanship is truly remarkable."

Li Yu was surprised that Sun Li's strength was not like that of a woman at all. In his first test, he felt that she was even more powerful than the little butcher Hu Tu.

He glared at Wang Qi with hatred.

"You can sense the difference?" Sun Li raised an eyebrow. "Then get lost!"

"Okay, we'll see..."

Li Yu glared at the two men fiercely, then raised his gun and thrust it at the woman and the man.

boom!

A kitchen knife stood firmly in front of the woman.

"These two might be related to a powerful demon... You can't kill them."

The butcher, Hu Tu, spoke in a forceful voice.

"I told you, they have nothing to do with demons!"

"Isn't that snake demon right on the ground?" Li Yu suppressed his anger. This woman was his father Li Fengchao's mistress, and the man was a 'stand-in' for his father that he had found.

That bastard would hit me and insult my deceased mother at the slightest provocation.

Li Yu endured it for ten years!

It wasn't until he secretly broke through his internal strength barrier that he discovered his endurance was getting lower and lower.

That's why he couldn't resist taking the risk and found this "extraordinary person" to vent his anger.

I never imagined I'd be so unlucky; I ran into two groups of people on my very first try...

Now that it has been discovered,

There is absolutely no way we will let these two people live.

"That green-spotted black snake?" Hu Tu sneered. "It's not qualified. That's not what I'm looking for."

"Then I wouldn't know!"

"Why don't you ask Wang Qi, the one who took the bullet for the snake demon!"

Li Yu pressed down with his short spear, but he couldn't break through Hu Tu's strong arm.

The long whip lashed out suddenly, like a serpent coiling around his waist and stabbing forward.

"snort!"

Hu Tu suddenly grabbed Li Yu's wrist with his bare hand and slashed horizontally with his right hand holding the knife.

As if being skinned alive, a large chunk of the black leather whip was sliced ​​off.

"You just said you came here to slay demons. That's contradictory... You'd better clarify things."

"As for the two constables from the yamen, could they possibly be in league with demons?"

"You'd better have a proper talk with me."

Hu Tu exerted his strength again, forcing Li Yu back a few steps and making him stand in the corner.

As for the couple, they had already been stunned into silence by the successive life-and-death events, unable to utter a sound despite their frantic movements. It would probably take them quite some time to recover.

"I'm telling you, you son of a bitch!"

Li Yu's defenses crumbled.

This kind of thing is troublesome enough that Wang Qi has already guessed the inside story.

If we were to explain it to Hu Tu again, what would happen?

"They say you have some kind of bullshit aura about you, I'll show them... What kind of aura does a pathetic butcher have!"

Li Yu took a deep breath and unleashed his spear and whip, charging at Hu Tu once more. This time, he fought with the ferocity of a life-or-death struggle, smashing through the dilapidated earthen wall they had previously broken through. The two of them were locked in combat again.

Wang Qi then gave Xiao Hei a wink, signaling him to leave quickly.

If there are too many people later, it will be hard to explain Xiao Hei's presence.

Before Xiao Hei left...

He pointed with the snake's tail to the dry well in the front yard.

Wang Qi watched Li Yu's retreating figure, pondered for a moment, and then led Sun Li towards the dry well.

Sun Li was cautious at first, then suddenly dropped a piece of gravel into the well.

bang bang bang...

Only after hearing a few crisp sounds did they dare to peek out and investigate.

"There does seem to be a gap below; the snake demon should be able to dig a nest out from that gap."

"If it weren't for Xiao Hei, we really wouldn't have found this place."

Sun Li was excited, calculating how much silver she would get from the green python weighing hundreds or even thousands of kilograms.

"How can we catch it?"

Sun Li was in a dilemma again.

Before they could think further, the ground beneath their feet suddenly shook violently.

boom!

There was a jolt in the backyard.

A large piece of blue python skin could be vaguely seen flashing past.

"It's out!"

The two turned back and saw that Hu Tu and Li Yu, who had been fighting fiercely, were now lying on either side, spitting blood and looking disheveled.

The snake's tail at the end of the street corner only gives people a fleeting glimpse.

"Chase!"

Wang Qi and Sun Li acted decisively, bypassing the two men and rushing towards the green python.

A kestrel followed closely in the sky, guiding the two in the right direction.

Hu Tu behind him also stood up and chased after the green python.

Li Yu was left behind. He returned to the courtyard with a gloomy face and looked at the two trembling people. A cold murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"I was originally thinking of sparing your lives, but what can I do? You're just unlucky."

The man and woman shook their heads in terror, but the next moment they were pierced through the body by Li Yu's short spear.

……

"One tael!"

Sun Li screamed as she descended from the sky, splitting a snake demon in two.

She clutched the snake carcass, but the excitement in her eyes was no greater than before.

These are all the little demons left behind by the green python to block its path.

and……

Across the narrow alley, a crew-cut man wearing a fine gray velvet robe walked over.

"Miss Pear, so that's why you wouldn't agree to my proposal. Turns out you've found a pretty boy with nothing but a silver spear."

The man spoke.

"Who is this?"

Wang Qi frowned slightly, watching as the kestrels circled anxiously in mid-air, clearly indicating that the green python demon was getting further and further away.

But the person in front of them seemed to have ill intentions.

"Shi Hu of the Tiger Fist Martial Arts School is just his nickname. He is a disciple from a small, declining martial arts school. Because the school couldn't hunt tiger demons, the highest level in the school was only external training. This Shi Hu somehow got his hands on tiger demon meat and broke through to the internal strength level in one fell swoop."

"They really hit the jackpot."

Sun Li continued, "He, along with Hu Tu, the butcher from the alley, and Jia Sheng, the young master of the Jia family who was raised in a village outside the city, were known as the 'Three Heroes of the Evil Waters'."

"What do you mean?" Wang Qi was taken aback.

"They didn't come from very good backgrounds, from poor and remote areas..." Sun Li said expressionlessly.

Wang Qi suddenly realized, "Then what's your grudge against him?"

"He wanted to sleep with me, and I offered him a thousand gold pieces. Then he got angry... and he still couldn't beat me."

Sun Li's words were concise and to the point.

"Go chase after that green python first, don't let Hu Tu steal our silver!"

She was furious.

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, that second-tier green python demon must have weighed at least 800 jin (400 kg), and the usable meat weighed about 600 jin (300 kg). At 200 wen per jin (0.5 kg) of meat, that's 120 liang (600 taels)!

Wang Qi, a second-tier green python, definitely can't handle this; I'll make a killing.

Seventy percent... eighty-four taels of silver!

It can pay off one-tenth of my debt in one go!

How could she not be envious, how could she not hate this suddenly appearing stone tiger?

"Ten moves! I'll break one of your arms!"

boom!

Sun Li's figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

Looking at the deep footprints that had been trampled into the ground, Wang Qi knew that the Moon Offering Fairy had begun to unleash her power.

He decisively flashed away and chased after the Azure Python Demon.

The narrow alleyways were interconnected, and even with a hawk guiding the way, Wang Qi had to be extremely careful.

He was afraid that the green python might suddenly attack him from the ground, just like it did in the yard.

He's not a strong, tough guy; he might not be able to withstand it.

However, as long as the opponent gets close...

With my ample 2,000 jin of [Prestige] quota, I'm guaranteed to end the battle in an instant.

We turned east and west, passing through several narrow alleys.

"Who?!"

A shout came from ahead.

The narrow alleyway was completely blocked off.

And behind them,

A small group also surrounded them, totaling more than ten people.

Looking at the faces of the people in front of and behind him, Wang Qi realized they were all colleagues from the soap shop.

Today was really lively.

"Wang Qi?"

The other party clearly recognized Wang Qi's identity and relaxed.

"What are you doing in the sewers?"

Wang Qi was puzzled; these people should be on the city wall enjoying the breeze right now.

"Of course, it's to hunt down the snake demon!"

"Do you think you're the only one who needs to come?" Hu Youcai sneered.

"Then I wish you all good luck!" Wang Qi cupped his hands in greeting and was about to leave.

Just as the group of people in front made way for each other, they were blocked by a voice shouting at them.

"Wait a moment!"

Zhou Fu slowly walked out from behind the crowd.

"Wang Qi, hand over your secret to catching snake demons and share it with everyone."

"Slaying demons and eliminating evil is the duty of us servants, and it is something that every human being should do... Isn't it a bit wrong for you to keep such a good strategy to yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qi burst into laughter in anger.

"Don't say I didn't have it; even if I did, I wouldn't tell someone like you."

"Wang Qi, you're so selfish!"

Zhou Fu immediately shouted.

"Can you bear to watch your brothers have their wages deducted every month? As fellow servants of the court, shouldn't we help each other?"

"I heard you emptied your pockets to pay off your brother's debts. I thought you were a good person."

"Now it seems that you were just trying to gain fame and reputation, and that you were deliberately putting on an act to get the county magistrate's attention."

Wang Qi cupped his hands in a sarcastic tone and said, "Yes, yes, you are so noble and virtuous. I was just acting; I don't have your magnanimity..."

He couldn't be bothered to pay attention and was about to walk past on one side.

"stop!"

Did I let you leave?

Zhou Fu blocked the way again.

He squinted at the crowd behind him, "Gentlemen, if we can get the secret of his snake demon-catching technique here, this winter... no, from now on, we'll have a lot of money coming in every day. Then we won't have to worry about cultivation resources anymore."

The people behind him hesitated.

Hu Youcai, a trusted confidant, spoke up, "Young Master Zhou, attacking a colleague is a serious crime."

"If no one says anything, then they're not guilty, right?"

Zhou Fu sneered.

Hu Youcai forced a smile and said, "The brothers can keep their mouths shut, but why won't Wang Qi talk?"

"If he can't bring himself to say it, then he won't."

Zhou Fu's words revealed his murderous intent.

The surrounding constables stared in shock; Zhou Fu was actually going to kill his colleague?!

Zhou Fu took in everyone's expressions and smiled, "I understand you all feel burdened!"

"Then let me be the villain!"

After all,

He suddenly drew his sword and was about to walk towards Wang Qi.

The malice in my heart surged forth like a tidal wave.

Once Wang Qi is killed, the only one on my path to becoming the top dog in the brothel will be the fourth young master of the Jia family. In addition, with Wang Qi’s secret snake-catching skills for making money, it will only be a matter of time before I surpass Jia Zhengshu!

"You're talented, come help me! We won't give Wang Qi a chance!"

"When I become the number one soap maker, you'll definitely get a share."

To be on the safe side, he directly pulled Hu Youcai along.

His swordsmanship and skill level were the most solid among them, and he was considered one of the top three martial arts practitioners in the Zaoyuan.

With Hu Youcai as an added safety net, we're absolutely certain we'll win over Wang Qi.

Upon hearing the last sentence, Hu Youcai immediately forgot his initial hesitation.

He gritted his teeth and stomped his foot.

"good!"

Two martial arts practitioners charged towards Wang Qi.

"Very well, very well indeed. I came to the sewer alley to kill demons, and you came to the sewer alley to kill me. What a brilliant scheme..."

Wang Qi sneered, his killing intent reaching its peak.

He dashed out in one stride.

Cobra!

With a single slash of the scathing blade in his hand, it seemed as if a dragon's roar accompanied the movement.

boom!

Cut the tofu with a knife.

The sword that punished evil shattered instantly, and Zhou Fu's head flew high into the air.

In just one encounter, this "future son-in-law of the county magistrate's family" was already beheaded.

By sheer coincidence, the head rolled to Wang Qi's feet.

Snapped!

He kicked Zhou Fu's head again, sending it flying in front of Hu Youcai.

"what?"

Hu Youcai suddenly realized something, staggered back two steps, and stared at Wang Qi with wide eyes.

Luckily, he ran slowly, otherwise he would have been the first to die.

This Wang Qi...

The constables around who hadn't intervened also looked on in disbelief.

"How...how could you actually kill someone...he's the man the county magistrate's daughter has taken a liking to."

Hu Youcai was shocked.

"But he's already dead. Would the county magistrate really go to such lengths for a dead man?"

Wang Qi remained calm. "Besides, he's the one the county magistrate's daughter has taken a liking to, not the county magistrate himself."

"You...but didn't you just break through to the external training level?" Hu Youcai stammered, "How could you..."

Have you ever heard the saying?

Wang Qi walked towards Hu Youcai with a cold smile.

"What?"

Hu Youcai asked subconsciously.

"Invincible among those of the same level."

Snapped!

He showed no mercy whatsoever; the moment the words fell to the ground, he had already severed Hu Youcai's head.

Blood splattered everywhere, staining Wang Qi's entire body.

He slowly scanned the crowd present.

No one dared to meet his gaze.

Wang Qi spoke slowly.

"Gentlemen, if you're brothers, each of you come up and finish them off with a blow."