In the Demon Suppression Division: Crimson Words Nurture the Blade, Slaying Demons to Prove the Dao

The next day, Wei Xuanfeng arrived at the Demon Suppression Division's assessment training ground early.

The training ground was very large, enough to hold over a thousand people. It was surrounded by swords, spears, clubs, arrow emplacements, and stables.

Besides him, there were nine other warriors dressed in the same swordsman's uniform.

There were both men and women, but the most attractive of them all was a short-haired girl with brown hair.

She looked to be in her early twenties, with delicate and lively features, particularly captivating fox-like eyes, and a touch of baby fat on her chin that added a touch of cuteness to her allure.

She has a tall and slender figure. Her stats don't seem particularly high, but she has a slim waist and long legs, and the curves under her black clothes have a unique charm.

It's clear that this girl is very outgoing; she's only been here a short while, but she's already become familiar with all the other examinees.

"Hey, it's impolite to keep staring." Noticing Wei Xuanfeng's gaze, the girl walked towards him with a graceful demeanor. "My name is Hu Murong, Hu as in fox, and Murong as in vain."

Before the young woman even arrived, Wei Xuanfeng could smell a faint fragrance of gardenias.

This is the taste of youth.

"The flowers are in full bloom; if I don't take a look, I'll seem like I have no appreciation for romance."

"You're interesting; you make a good point about being a womanizer," Hu Murong said with a charming smile, her voice soft and sweet. "What's your name?"

"Wei Xuanfeng".

"Wei..." After a moment of contemplation, Hu Murong's expression turned strange. "You're that scumbag constable who slept with someone's fiancée and then beat up her fiancé?"

"Holy crap... how did you know?"

"I naturally have my own channels..." Hu Murong said smugly. "It's okay, I'm not exactly a good person anyway, I won't look down on you, don't feel inferior."

Do I look insecure?

"Um... well, don't be too proud..."

Wei Xuanfeng and Hu Murong exchanged a smile.

After a few more exchanges, Wei Xuanfeng discovered that although Hu Murong seemed carefree in his speech, he actually used a lot of professional rhetoric.

They always try to extract information, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

However, Wei Xuanfeng didn't object. After all, there was still plenty of time before the assessment, and having a beautiful woman to talk to and amuse him wouldn't be bad.

As the two were talking, the group slowly walked up to the training ground's martial arts stage.

Because of the distance, Wei Xuanfeng could hear what they were saying.

However, judging from their expressions, the white-bearded old man was undoubtedly a very important figure.

Everyone was surrounding him.

"Hey, do you know who that old man is?" Hu Murong noticed Wei Xuanfeng's gaze and nudged him lightly with his shoulder.

"You know all of these?" Wei Xuanfeng couldn't help but wonder about Hu Murong's background.

"That's right!" Hu Murong said with some pride, lowering his voice, "He is Yang Xuyan, the commander of our Liangzhou and a Martial Saint Realm expert."

Her words surprised Wei Xuanfeng.

The Martial Saint realm can be considered the pinnacle of martial arts in this world.

Kangcheng, where he was located, was just a small city under Liangzhou. The so-called commander was the highest-ranking officer of the Demon Suppression Division in a province.

The other party's status was no less than that of a provincial governor serving as a college entrance examination proctor in a small county town in my previous life.

No, to be more precise, it should be the high school entrance exam...

"What is he doing here?" Wei Xuanfeng replied.

"Should I go up and ask?" Hu Murong said seriously.

"So there are things you didn't know."

Just as Hu Murong was about to retort to Wei Xuanfeng's teasing, a martial artist dressed in a flying fish robe strode over.

"Quiet! Line up! I am Wu Santong, one of the chief officers of the Kangcheng Town Demon Division, and also your examiner today!" His voice wasn't loud, but it was extremely authoritative. "You bunch of bastards are lucky; a big shot has come today. Perform well!"

"Yes."

Wei Xuanfeng and the other three responded in unison.

After looking around at everyone, Wu Santong slowly spoke.

"Before the practical assessment begins, let me make this clear: people can die during the practical assessment, and there's no compensation. You can still leave now."

"..."

"Alright, since no one's leaving, don't blame me if you accidentally die during the assessment."

After saying that, Wu Santong raised his hand and pointed south.

"Fifty li from here, there is a mountain called Wumeng Mountain. Most of the monsters in the mountain are servant-level, among which the soft-boned rabbit monsters are the most numerous."

"Your test is to bring back enough rabbit demons with the left ear, within seven days."

"Those who come back alive and bring back the top three in terms of quantity will pass the test."

"There's some equipment on the table behind me. Take it and then head out."

At his signal, Wei Xuanfeng followed the crowd toward the chopping board that had just been brought up.

In his mind, he recalled the original owner's experiences.

A slave-level demon is roughly equivalent to three to five martial artists at the ninth level of the Martial Realm.

But the Soft-Boned Rabbit Demon is an exception; even a group of experienced hunters can capture and kill it using traps and arrows.

Because of their extreme weakness, the Soft-Boned Rabbit Demon is even a major source of meat in Kangcheng.

The test, which required them to kill a rabbit demon, wasn't considered harsh.

The only thing to note is that there are other demons on Mount Wumeng, so we need to be careful.

"Hey, Lao Wei, wanna come along?" Hu Murong approached him familiarly.

"Together?" Wei Xuanfeng turned his head, his eyebrows twitching slightly.

The height difference between the two allowed him to see some rare sights through her neckline.

I must say, even a small lotus bud just beginning to emerge is quite adorable.

"Cooperate, I'm very strong." Fox Murong grinned, looking adorable. "What's that saying again? Oh, if you want to kill me, you'll have to step over your dead body first."

"Need not."

"No need."

Upon hearing this, the girl immediately quickened her pace to catch up with the other examinees. Seeing their whispered conversation, Wei Xuanfeng's lips curled into a faint smile.

As he approached the chopping board, a demon slayer handed him a package and a embroidered spring knife.

"The package contains a magic sword, a salt brick, a water bottle, a purse, and a super pill. Don't be reckless, try your best to come back alive."

After receiving the package and thanking him, Wei Xuanfeng found a corner and opened the package to check everything.

The Jiama is a talisman written with cinnabar by a talisman master. On the scribbles on the yellow paper, Wei Xuanfeng could only understand the three characters "five hundred li".

The method of use is also very simple: just stick the Jiama (甲馬) on your leg and drip a drop of blood onto it.

The user's leg strength is greatly enhanced, and they can run five hundred miles without stopping in one go.

Another life-saving remedy is the "power pill," which is also a elixir that sacrifices the body for strength.

After confirming that everything was correct, Wei Xuanfeng returned to the training ground.

Once everyone was ready, Wu Santong walked up to them again.

"The carriages are outside, five people per carriage, let's go."

……

After watching everyone leave, Wu Santong walked back to the martial arts stage.

At this moment, only Yang Xuyan was on the martial arts stage.

"Lord Yang, all ten swordsmen have been sent away. In addition, thirty martial arts practitioners from Kangcheng have also been arranged to go to Wumeng Mountain." He bowed and lowered his head.

No one could see his eyes.

"Counting the days, it's been about half a year." Yang Xuyan, sitting in the grand chair, took a sip of tea and said slowly, "In these six months, we've been sending people into the Wumeng Mountains to their deaths, which should have completely lulled those wolf cubs of Bailian Mountain into a false sense of security. Commander Wu, appoint your generals. If we can find the Earth Immortal Spring Lotus during this campaign against Bailian Mountain, you will be credited with the greatest merit."

"Thank you, Commander."

"You'll be in charge of leading the expedition this time, and I'll guard this city for you," Yang Xuyan said calmly. "Be cautious, the Black Flag has also set its sights on this Earthly Immortal Lotus, so you need to be careful, especially with those around you."

"Black Flag..." A look of seriousness flashed across Wu Santong's face.

"Yes, I seriously injured a Black Flag Elder a few days ago. Unfortunately, he escaped. With his methods, he will definitely possess someone's body." Yang Xuyan sighed. "You should discuss with the Southern Garrison Command and have them pay close attention to the movements in the city. If there are any abnormal martial artists, they should be executed first and reported later."

"Commander, this is unacceptable!" Wu Santong hurriedly said. "Those parasites in the Southern Garrison only know how to abuse their power for personal gain. They might die unjustly..."

"It doesn't matter. It's all about the Three Links. It doesn't matter how many people die." Yang Xuyan waved his hand. "Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free. Alright, do as I say. Go."

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