Evil Immortal!

Meng Yuan frowned. Even though he was calm and collected, he couldn't help but feel a little angry at being kicked out for no reason.

However, he also understood that the problem lay in his deformed sarcoma.

In fact, someone like him, who has been corrupted, is no longer considered a normal person by both Taoism and Buddhism; rather, he is considered an unclean person.

Because of the corruption of demonic energy, their bodies become impure and evil thoughts arise. Not only are they unsuitable for cultivation, but they are also prone to transforming into evil spirits.

This is also why, after Meng Yuan transmigrated, he stayed obediently in the river patrol team to develop his skills, instead of rashly going to those major immortal sects to become their disciples.

Such an anomaly as him would never be accepted by any of the major sects of Taoism or Buddhism.

Even the demonic path wouldn't welcome someone like him.

Because the demonic energy on his body is polluted, disordered, distorted, and chaotic, and has another source, it is difficult to control.

If, while searching for a path to immortality and seeking a master, you encounter a righteous cultivator who is ruthless and decisive, you could easily kill him with a single sword strike and have nowhere to seek justice.

However, Meng Yuan never considered joining one of those major immortal sects; he had a better and more suitable choice—the Demon Suppression Division.

Compared to those major immortal sects, the Demon Suppression Division is no less powerful or well-established, but its conditions are much more lenient and its constraints are less stringent.

As long as one has a clean identity and sufficient merits, there is a chance to enter the Demon Suppression Division.

Moreover, Meng Yuan is currently in the river patrol team, which means he's practically one of the Demon Suppression Division's own people. As long as he fights monsters, levels up, and develops his skills, he can use the river patrol team as a stepping stone to join the Demon Suppression Division, have a proper position, and become a civil servant in the Xianxia version!

As for why Meng Yuan was so determined to join the Demon Suppression Division, it was because the Demon Suppression Division had a job change skill book that he needed—"The True Explanation of Ziyang"!

This item is a rare Taoist book with pure Yang attributes. It is a hidden opportunity belonging to the Demon Suppression Division. Only by obtaining this item can he have the opportunity to resolve the pollution on his body and remove the deformed tumor.

Secondly, the major events of the future are unpredictable and fraught with danger and surprises, so joining the Demon Suppression Division is also a way to seek some protection for oneself.

The Demon Suppression Division monitors the entire Central Plains, possessing not only a wealth of intelligence but also abundant cultivation resources.

Moreover, if Meng Yuan wants to exploit and fleece players in the future, he needs to have a sufficiently influential identity.

The Demon Suppression Division is one of the core factions of the Lawful Order. To put it bluntly, major future events will involve the power struggles and conflicts between the major factions.

If he can join the Demon Suppression Division and become a big shot within it, wielding enough power, he can quickly gain an advantage after the player arrives, participate in various main storylines, guide the player, and obtain the greatest benefits!

"Sorry to bother you."

Meng Yuan didn't say much, nodded to Monk Huiming, and then left Xiangji Temple.

The other side is powerful, and this is their territory. A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle, so there's no need to create unnecessary trouble.

After all, reason is not spoken, but demonstrated with fists.

However, he wasn't exactly a tolerant or magnanimous person, and in short, he remembered this incident.

After Meng Yuan left, the middle-aged monk looked at the young monk Huiming and warned him in a harsh tone: "Junior Brother Huiming, you have great talent and a bright future. It's best to avoid contact with such unclean people with deep-rooted demonic energy, lest you taint your Zen mind and foundation."

Monk Huiming didn't argue, but returned the greeting with a smile: "Thank you for reminding me, Brother Huikong. I understand."

"Junior brother is indeed sensible."

Hui Kong's expression softened a bit. He nodded, turned, and left.

"Master Huiming, I would like to request some incense ash. Please do me this favor."

Not long after Huikong left, another pilgrim came to Huiming to buy incense ash and stuffed some silver coins into his hand.

"Please wait a moment, benefactor. I will be right back."

Huiming immediately forgot his senior brother's warning and made a deal with people with a smile.

......

"Three portions of incense ash should be enough for self-defense..."

Outside Xiangji Temple, Meng Yuan received a package of incense ash from a pilgrim and pondered for a moment.

He had a good day and achieved his goal.

Both the incense ash and the old rooster were his weapons for dealing with the skinning ghost.

Although he had spent most of his money and had little left, Meng Yuan felt no regret at all, because the things he had bought could save his life in a critical moment!

......

"Little Taro, I'm back."

Meng Yuan pushed open the door and entered the courtyard. After putting his things down, he waved to Meng Yu at the doorway and said, "Come on, I bought you something delicious."

When Meng Yu silently approached, Meng Yuan opened a paper package, tore off a fragrant chicken leg, and handed it to her.

I couldn't resist tearing off a chicken wing and chewing it heartily. I felt a great sense of satisfaction as my mouth was filled with the aroma of meat.

"Eating meat feels so good..."

Heaven had to take pity on him; Meng Yuan hadn't eaten meat in so long that he'd forgotten what it tasted like.

He chewed heartily, his mouth greasy, and he even chewed up and swallowed the bones.

He had mastered the "Black Pig Gluttony Technique," giving him a digestive ability comparable to a hyena and a tough stomach, so he was naturally not afraid of a few chicken bones.

As he was eating, he saw Meng Yu imitate him, chewing the chicken bones and swallowing them.

"Slow down, don't eat the bones, they might cut your stomach... Besides, we haven't had meat in a long time, eating too much meat can easily cause diarrhea."

Seeing this, Meng Yuan felt a little sorry for her, and began to nag, just like teaching a child, patiently showing her how to eat a chicken leg.

In Meng Yuan's memory, after his parents passed away one after another, his younger sister suffered a lot, sometimes going hungry and sometimes full, so he couldn't help but feel guilty.

Moreover, although my younger sister is sensible and well-behaved, she has never been able to speak and has a melancholic and eccentric personality.

Meng Yuan had reason to suspect that his younger sister had also been corrupted, primarily in a mental way.

Meng Yu didn't have a big appetite. After finishing the chicken leg, she ate a little something else and then quietly went back to her room.

After finishing the roast chicken and a few flatbreads, Meng Yuan still felt hungry, so he simply cooked a pot of rice and ate it all up before wiping his mouth with a lingering sense of satisfaction.

Since he began practicing the "Black Pig Gluttony Technique," his appetite has increased dramatically, and he eats a great deal.

However, unlike Huang Qing, he did not become fat and strong. Instead, he was tall and strong, and looked quite wiry.

Meng Yuan suspected that it might be because of the game panel that he skipped the process of eating and drinking and accumulating fat, and that his physique might even be the perfect embodiment of the "Black Pig Gluttony Technique".

Huang Qing's body, covered in fat and muscles, was undoubtedly fierce and powerful, and his casual strikes were heavy, but this would certainly affect his agility and speed.

On the contrary, Meng Yuan's lean and well-proportioned physique, which combines strength, speed, and agility, is more comprehensive.

After eating and drinking his fill, Meng Yuan retrieved the long knife and rooster he had bought.

But to his surprise, he found that the rooster was curled up in a ball for some reason, as if it had been frightened by something, and its body was trembling slightly.

"Is it because it's afraid I'll hurt it, or because of the deformed tumor on my body?"

Meng Yuan glanced suspiciously at the thing on his neck.