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

"I don't understand why everyone is talking about the calamity of demons, as if this Black River border region is destined to be mortal for us..."

"The thefts at Zhengyu, Zhuanfang, and Tingfeng are definitely not some ominous sign."

In the courtroom.

Liu Caiping glared angrily at the group of richly dressed wealthy merchants and gentry in the courtyard.

"You've mentioned that everyone in your family has lost their memory of last night, and that you don't know where all your money went... I, Liu Caiping, swear I will give you a perfect answer!"

"Also, use your brains and think about it carefully."

"If it were truly an ominous sign, why would they specifically target residences like yours, where people don't work in the government offices and don't have any powerful military figures in the family?"

"Is it really such a coincidence?"

Liu Caiping asked a series of questions, which silenced the audience.

Wang Qi, who was standing to the side with his water and fire stick, observed the expressions of everyone present.

Last night, a chaotic battle broke out in the sewer alley, while on Zhengyu Street, Lao Fei, a member of the Fragrant Meat Cult, led his followers in a parade...

Could there be any connection between them?

It's highly likely.

Wang Qi guessed what was going on, but didn't say it aloud.

Last night, Lao Fei's large entourage crossed the street; he didn't believe that no one in those streets saw them.

They're probably all wary of the rumored backer of the Fragrant Meat Cult, the county magistrate, one of the three bigwigs of Heihe County.

"I, Liu Caiping, guarantee with my official hat that I will definitely give you all an explanation for this matter!"

Only after Liu Caiping's resounding guarantee did the many local gentry and wealthy merchants reluctantly leave.

"Outrageous! Utterly lawless!"

In front of a group of bailiffs, Liu Caiping gathered all the foremen and runners of the third shift in the small courtyard in front of the hall. With her hands on her hips, she berated the foremen without any regard for their image.

"I'm giving you thirty-two hours. Within those thirty-two hours, find out exactly who did this!"

"All three shifts are mobilized!"

"Kill any demons, capture any humans."

"I want to see him alive, or I want to see his ghost..."

While Liu Caiping was unleashing her full power, Wang Qi was secretly watching Shi Hua, the head of the soap-making team.

A tall, slender man with long hair, wearing a mask with a plum blossom pattern.

She was also the one who stood out the most among everyone present... dressed like a crane among chickens.

Surprisingly, no one seemed to have any objections.

Upon closer examination,

I haven't really heard much about this squad leader.

……

"It seems that the magistrate is truly enraged this time."

on the street.

Wang Qi, along with Ge Daniu and Lu Shun, slowly patrolled the streets, their feet sinking into the thick snow.

According to the squad leader...

All three classes participated, each relying on their own abilities.

Those who find useful clues will be promoted and receive a raise, and there are also several generous rewards from local gentry and wealthy merchants.

So the three of them got together and, as instructed by the foreman, knocked on doors and asked around.

"What kind of person is Shi Hua, the head of our soap-making team?"

Wang Qi spoke.

"Squad Leader Shi," Ge Daniu muttered, then hissed, "I've never heard my second uncle mention him before."

"I know that!"

Lu Shun exclaimed from the side, "Many of the most beautiful courtesans in Heihe County are said to be Shi Bantou's confidantes."

"and then?"

Both of them looked over.

"That's it!" Lu Shunyi shrugged. "Some people say that Shi Bantou has been hanging out in the Flower Sea for too long and has contracted venereal disease, which has ruined his face, so he wears a mask all the time."

"Nonsense." Ge Daniu looked unconvinced. "The squad leader is already a Blood Transformation Realm martial artist. This kind of calamity and illness can hardly affect him."

"I only heard about it..."

The three chatted and joked, knocking on several doors one by one, and then strolled all the way to the shopping street.

Wang Qi decisively started slacking off.

He found a shop selling exorcism and funeral supplies, with paper money, paper sedan chairs, and paper pagodas piled up in all sorts of nooks and crannies.

Business is pretty good with lots of people coming and going.

Wang Qi immediately took a liking to the peach wood sword hanging on the wall.

"How much is this peach wood sword?"

"One tael or two."

"One tael?" Wang Qi raised an eyebrow. Heihe County had peach orchards. One tael was more than enough to make a demon bone sword, let alone this crudely made peach wood sword.

The shopkeeper noticed Wang Qi's servant's uniform but didn't show any fear. "Don't think it's too expensive."

"Wherever you ask now, the price will be the same."

"What do you mean by that?" Wang Qi pressed.

"Isn't it time for the winter hunt? Things outside the city are really strange... Heading out of the Black River Estuary towards the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains, the weather is unpredictable, and evil winds and spirits abound. Items for exorcising evil spirits are extremely valuable."

"You think one tael is too expensive now, but if you were to sell it on the street outside the city, I dare say this peach wood sword would start at three taels!"

"Really?!"

Wang Qi's eyes lit up.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper laughed and said, "There are quite a few people who want to do this business, but once you leave the city... whether you need money to buy things is another matter."

Wang Qi still took out his money and bought a peach wood sword.

Along with it came a small jar of black dog blood, which also cost one tael of silver.

He also inquired about the remaining items, such as the jade pendant for warding off evil, the white gourd... nothing even the size of a palm, all starting at one or two ounces.

Hanging the peach wood sword on his waist, Wang Qi continued to visit Ge Daniu and the others one by one.

"Look there...isn't that the porridge from your soap shop?"

Lu Shun pointed to the front of a house where "Da Zhou," whose real name was Zhou Da, was talking to a woman dressed as a servant, his face glowing.

Wang Qi also knew this Zhou Da.

She was one of Xie Dajiao's group.

Just right,

Zhou Da also looked over.

The moment I saw the three of them,

Zhou Da's expression immediately changed. After waving his hand seriously, he quickly ran towards the county government office.

"Judging by how excited he is, he probably has a lead."

Lu Shun rushed over and questioned the woman.

"Last night... I heard someone outside talking about some fragrant meat, and a person wearing a big yellow robe seemed to have appeared in our courtyard..."

"There's a lead!" Lu Shun exclaimed excitedly.

Wang Qi, however, reacted frequently.

Just as Lu Shun was about to rush to the county government office to earn merit, Wang Qi stopped him.

"Don't go."

"By the time you arrive, Zhou Da will probably have already received his reward."

"Too."

Lu Shun sighed immediately.

"Officers, that officer just said... there's a reward for providing clues, is that true?" The woman rubbed her hands together, looking at the officers eagerly.

"If the news is true, people will naturally send money."

Ge Daniu said in a serious tone.

"That's good, that's good."

……

"A huge credit! This is an incredible credit!"

In front of the government office courtyard.

Zhou Da walked out with light steps, the magistrate's encouragement echoing around him like celestial music.

"What Zhou Fu, what Xie Dajiao, what Wang Qi!"

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, fortunes change... it's my turn to rise to power!"

What did the magistrate just say...?

You must reward me with one hundred taels of silver!

"Hahaha... I'm going to succeed, Soap Master!"

Zhou Da's loud laughter drew stares and mockery from countless people around him.

……

Peace reigns for a day.

Wang Qi slept soundly until dawn the next day.

Washing up, eating, seeing through illusions.

[Nectar: ​​A sweet elixir extracted from life; drinking it can replenish physical strength and has a chance to increase qi and blood.]

The vat of water changed again, transforming into a fine elixir.

Wang Qi picked up the water ladle and gulped down several large ladles.

Feeling the heat coursing through my body, power began to grow and expand in every muscle fiber...

The fatigue from staying up late last night vanished instantly.

Physical strength recovered.

Wang Qi stretched, and instantly his bones and muscles crackled and popped.

"That felt so good!"

He went back into the house and picked up the peach wood sword he had bought.

see through!

[Evil-repelling sword: A peach wood sword engraved with strange runes. Wearing it or slashing at a target is believed to ward off evil spirits. It can also be placed in food to enhance flavor.]

The first half was normal, but why did the second half turn into a condiment?

Wang Qi gripped the Evil-Repelling Sword and struck himself with it.

bang bang...

Visible black 'dust' actually popped out from his body; although the amount was small, it still had an effect.

Subsequently,

Wang Qi then took out the stone ox demon meat, which had been cooked the day before, from the stream bag. This demon meat had been refrigerated in a natural ice cellar, and now it could be eaten after being cooked briefly in a pot.

After finishing a pound of Stone Bull Demon meat, he directly threw a clove of garlic... and a Demon-Slaying Pill into his mouth.

Then, wielding the peach wood sword, he began practicing the first level of the Dragon Elephant Secret Martial Arts.

Only visible evil energy surged around him, condensing into a black whirlwind that enveloped him.

An hour later,

Lu Shun, who had just woken up and gone out, ran back quickly, looking at Wang Qi in the courtyard with a pale face.

"Qi, we really owe you a lot yesterday."

"What's wrong?"

Wang Qi was surprised.

Lu Shun spoke up, "That Zhou Da from yesterday is dead!"

He was dismembered into six pieces and died in the small house diagonally opposite.