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

As dusk approached, Wei Xuanfeng and his two companions returned to the courtyard gate and smelled the aroma of food.

As soon as you enter, you see Jiao Xiaoxiao's petite figure bustling around in the kitchen, while the stone table in the courtyard is laden with food.

Several plates were covered with bowls to keep them from getting cold, and the embers in the stove were still crackling.

"Xiaoxiao, you made all of this."

Hu Murong exclaimed in delight, while Wen Shihan went straight over to help.

"Brother Xuanfeng, Sister Shihan, Sister Murong, you're back!" Jiao Xiaoxiao still had some soot on her nose, but her expression was exceptionally proud. "Yes, yes, please sit down and eat."

"The eldest child is so unreliable. She makes a ten-year-old cook while she's still sleeping."

As Wei Xuanfeng spoke, he was about to go into the house to drag Jiao Yu out.

"Brother Xuanfeng, don't go. Let Mother sleep a little longer." Jiao Xiaoxiao immediately blocked the door when she saw this. "It's okay, it's just cooking. I've been learning since I was little."

One sentence made Wei Xuanfeng feel a little heartache.

The little radish in front of me is only slightly taller than the stove.

How could Jiao Yu bear to let her...

But on second thought, Wei Xuanfeng could understand her.

If possible, who wouldn't want to go home and cook a hot meal for their child?

But when the work at the Demon Suppression Division gets busy, I don't even have time to eat...

creak...

As soon as Jiao Xiao finished speaking, the door behind her opened.

Jiao Yu walked out, dressed neatly.

"Everyone's back, let's eat."

At this moment, she had completely lost the seductive charm of the previous night, and her face was upright and holy.

……

At the dinner table, Wei Xuanfeng told Jiao Yu about his promotion to captain that day.

After listening, Jiao Yu sneered.

"So what if he's a captain? In the end, he'll just be used as a pawn, and that's it."

Hearing the dissatisfaction in her tone, Wei Xuanfeng knew that she was still dissatisfied with Wu Santong.

"Boss, to be honest, with my achievements, I'm not qualified to be promoted to the chief banner this time," Wei Xuanfeng said while eating.

"Um?"

"To put it bluntly, it's because Commander Wu feels indebted to you, so he promoted Old Wei to appease you," Hu Murong added.

"Will I be appeased just because he got promoted?" Jiao Yu retorted.

"Yeah, who can blame us when Old Wei is the boss's man?" Hu Murong interjected.

A perfectly normal remark, when it reached Jiao Yu's ears, sent a shiver down her spine.

Even though she could keep a straight face, the tips of her ears felt slightly hot when she thought about last night.

Yu Guangzhong noticed that Wei Xuanfeng seemed somewhat smug.

This made her even more embarrassed and annoyed.

"I have more than one person!" Jiao Yu looked at Wen Shihan and Hu Murong, "What about you two? Were you promoted too?"

"No, still a minor officer!" Hu Murong complained. "But he did reward me with a huge pile of pills, armor, horses, and other miscellaneous things. If you put them on the black market, they'd be worth at least three thousand taels."

"In his eyes, are your lives only worth three thousand taels?"

Hearing this, Jiao Yu became even angrier.

Startled by her, Hu Murong and Wen Shihan dared not say anything.

Jiao Xiaoxiao shrank her neck even further, becoming extremely cautious even when eating.

"Boss, keep your voice down. It's not good if others hear us."

Wei Xuanfeng rubbed Jiao Xiaoxiao's head to comfort her, while looking at Jiao Yu.

Upon seeing this scene, Jiao Yu was somewhat dazed.

This scene is like a mother scolding her child, or a father showing affection...

This kid...

It seems you really didn't take what I said last night to heart!

With this in mind, Jiao Yu's decision became even more resolute.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Xiaoxiao, don't eat yet," Jiao Yu said.

"Oh." Jiao Xiaoxiao obediently put down her chopsticks and looked at Jiao Yu with her big, innocent eyes.

Even Wei Xuanfeng and the other two didn't know what Jiao Yu was going to do, and silently put down their bowls and chopsticks.

"Little one, I never told you before what I was going to do." Jiao Yu's serious expression faded, slowly replaced by guilt and love. "Today, I'll tell you, I'm going to protect the people and slay demons."

"Little knows."

"You knew? How could you... Well, you're smart enough to have guessed it."

"Mother, I'm sorry..."

"What are you saying sorry for? It's your mother who should be apologizing," Jiao Yu sighed. "Slaying demons and monsters can kill people. This time, your mother almost didn't make it back... Xiao Xiao, do you know what death is?"

Upon hearing this, Jiao Xiaoxiao's eyes immediately reddened, and she nodded slightly.

Seeing her adorable face, Wei Xuanfeng wanted to stop Jiao Yu from saying anything more.

After all, how could such a young child truly understand the pain of separation and death?

But Jiao Yu glared at him, signaling him not to say anything more.

Then he looked at Jiao Xiaoxiao.

"All these years, I've been saving money for you, just so you could live a carefree life. But..." Jiao Yu's voice was full of tenderness, "If one day, I die, promise me you'll live well, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Jiao Xiaoxiao burst into tears and threw herself into Jiao Yu's arms.

Seeing the little girl crying her heart out, Jiao Yu felt as if her heart was being torn apart, but she knew that this was the fate of the mother and daughter.

You can't expect God to show mercy just by crying a few times...

"Xiaoxiao, don't cry, don't cry. Listen to your mother, listen to your mother!" After comforting her for a while, Jiao Yu pushed Jiao Xiaoxiao away. "It's also my good fortune to have met three trustworthy subordinates. Xuanfeng, Murong, and Shihan, would you three be willing to acknowledge Xiaoxiao as your junior sister?"

"willing."

Wei Xuanfeng and his two companions did not hesitate for a moment.

The greatest trust between people is the trust of entrusting one's children to another.

Even the most profit-driven Fox Murong only has seriousness in his eyes.

"Good, good, good!" Jiao Yu said three times, then wiped away her tears. "If I am unfortunate... I don't ask you to love Xiao Xiao as much as I do, I only ask that she live and marry a good man, then I can die with a smile on my face."

"Boss, you're back now. Why are you saying all this...?"

Wei Xuanfeng muttered.

He had a vague feeling that there was a reason why Jiao Yu had done that during the meal.

It was all to completely sever the inappropriate feelings between him and her.

After all, he had become Jiao Xiaoxiao's senior brother, so Jiao Yu was essentially his master... and master's wife...

"Xuanfeng, let me finish." Jiao Yu didn't let him continue, but looked at Jiao Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, don't cry. Go and acknowledge your senior brothers and sisters. I've taught you etiquette."

After hearing this, Jiao Xiaoxiao wiped away her tears. Although she felt sad, she still obediently ran to the kitchen.

When she returned, she had already brought out three cups of tea on a tray.

Wei Xuanfeng knew at a glance that Jiao Yu had prepared this in advance.

This shows that this was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather something she had planned for a long time.

"Brother Xuanfeng... no, no, senior brother, please have some tea."

Jiao Xiaoxiao's face was covered in tears, but her serious expression made Wei Xuanfeng take it seriously as well.

Senior Brother...

He doesn't even have a master, but he has a junior sister...

Although he found it absurd, Wei Xuanfeng still accepted the tea.

He knew that once he drank it, he would be forging a bond with Jiao Xiaoxiao, and if she were in trouble in the future, he would definitely do his best to help her, given his personality.

Three months ago, he definitely wouldn't have drunk it.

This bond does me no good at all...

but……

Humans are not plants or trees. Even if it weren't for Jiao Yu, just the fact that Jiao Xiaoxiao is sensible, cute, and grateful would have made a difference.

Wei Xuanfeng was also willing to protect her for the rest of her life to the best of his ability.

"Thank you, junior sister."

Wei Xuanfeng took the tea and drank it down in one gulp.

The tea is coarse, but the feelings are genuine!

After Wei Xuanfeng put down his teacup, Jiao Xiaoxiao picked up another one.

Hu Murong's eyes darted around, and he immediately spoke.

"Come, junior sister, serve tea to senior sister."

"Senior Sister, please have some tea."

Jiao Xiaoxiao handed the teacup to Hu Murong in her childish voice.

Wen Shihan, standing to the side, vaguely sensed that something was amiss, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it...

It wasn't until Jiao Xiaoxiao handed her the tea and finished speaking that she realized something was wrong.

"Second Senior Sister, please have some tea."

Wen Shihan immediately glared at Hu Murong.

That look clearly said: What makes you think you deserve to be the senior sister!

……

After dinner, Wen Shihan took Jiao Xiaoxiao back home, and Hu Murong also returned to his room early.

Wei Xuanfeng wanted to go find Jiao Yu to freeload, but he was turned away...

Helpless, he could only return to his room.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he took out the "Hidden Dragon Manual" that Wu Santong had given him during the day.

Since he had no teacher, Wei Xuanfeng didn't know how to evaluate the quality of an internal energy cultivation manual.

But there probably isn't a worse internal energy cultivation method than the Body Tempering Technique...

When it comes to the Body Tempering Technique, Wei Xuanfeng has a lot of complaints.

This lousy cultivation method requires enduring the excruciating pain of being burned alive every time one practices internal energy.

If it weren't for the Red Word "Heavenly Movement" which constantly repairs the body and meridians,

I'm afraid I'm already riddled with hidden injuries.

With the new internal energy cultivation method, Wei Xuanfeng disdainfully tossed the Body Tempering Technique aside.

Wei Xuanfeng opened the manual and began to read it carefully.

"The hidden dragon should not be used, for the yang is below. The dragon appearing in the field signifies the widespread bestowal of virtue. The dragon leaping in the abyss signifies advancement without blame. The flying dragon in the sky signifies the creation of a great man. Using nine signifies that heavenly virtue should not be the first..."

"Its breath is continuous and its spirit is profound, guarding its true essence within and shutting out the six senses without. It is not that it does not seek enlightenment, for the hidden dragon..."

Because of the Red Words that illuminate all laws, Wei Xuanfeng has an excellent memory, reaching the level of photographic memory. After silently reading the Hidden Dragon Manual once, he has engraved all its contents in his mind.

If you think about the contents of the Hidden Dragon Technique carefully, the core of it lies in absorbing the Qi of the heavens.

The method of cultivation requires circulating qi through the meridians; once mastered, it can nourish and regenerate the meridians.

Following the methods recorded in the book, Wei Xuanfeng quickly developed a sense of Qi.

The rest of the training simply requires the accumulation of time...

Wei Xuanfeng was overjoyed. Based on his experience in cultivating the Body Tempering Technique, he expected that his system would have another martial art added to it.

He stopped cultivating and immediately brought up the system interface.

But the prompt before him made him pause slightly.

[Detected that the host is simultaneously comprehending two similar types of cultivation techniques. Determining the technique levels...]

[Judgment Result: The Hidden Dragon Technique is of a higher level than the Body Tempering Technique.]

[Integrating...]

[Fusion Result: The Hidden Dragon Technique has completely absorbed the Body Tempering Technique]

The properties panel has been updated.

[Host: Wei Xuanfeng]

[Cultivation Level: First Level Martial Master]

[Attributes: Constitution 50, Strength 50, Speed ​​50, Comprehension 50]

Martial Arts: Black Dragon Capturing Hand (Minor Mastery), Taizu Saber Technique (Advanced), Crossing the River on a Reed (Minor Mastery), Hidden Dragon Technique (Minor Mastery)

[Red words: Heaven moves with strength, all laws are clear, even sages steal]

This……

Wei Xuanfeng stared blankly for a moment, then his expression turned strange.

Can you do this?

He checked the system panel several times and confirmed it several times before a look of joy appeared on his face.

"In other words, if I obtain a higher-level sword technique, I won't need to start practicing from the beginner level anymore!"

This conclusion delighted him.

I just don't know how the martial arts levels in this world are determined.

What level of martial arts is this Hidden Dragon Technique?

Only then did Wei Xuanfeng realize that without a master, the path of cultivation was truly difficult at every turn.

"Why don't we ask the boss..."

Just as Wei Xuanfeng was about to get up, he heard footsteps outside the door.

"Xuanfeng, come out."

Wow, that's what you call telepathy.

Wei Xuanfeng smiled; he had just thought of her when she came to find him.

Could it be that she also wants to...

"Boss, what's wrong? Come in and tell me."

Wei Xuanfeng opened the door and gestured for Jiao Yu to come in.

"Come with me."

Jiao Yu shook her head and turned to leave.

Wei Xuanfeng was somewhat confused, but he still followed behind her.

The two moved quickly and soon bypassed the sentries of the Demon Suppression Bureau, arriving at a hilltop.

"Boss, there's no one here..."

Wei Xuanfeng's expression was strange, wondering if Jiao Yu liked the outdoors...

As a modern person, it's not that he can't accept it.

"What are you thinking about? Your mind is full of beautiful women." As soon as Jiao Yu saw his expression, she knew what he was thinking. Her face flushed red, but she still tried to remain calm. "I called you here, not for that kind of thing."

"Boss, what kind of thing are you talking about...?"

As he spoke, Wei Xuanfeng reached out to pull Jiao Yu into his arms.

But the other party gently avoided it.

"Xuanfeng, you're so smart, you should understand why I had Xiaoxiao acknowledge you as her senior brother!"

Jiao Yu's tone was stern, showing none of the coquettishness she had displayed the night before.

"Of course, it's just that they want to sever our ill-fated relationship from last night..." Wei Xuanfeng saw through it all.

"Since you understand so well, don't think about last night anymore." Jiao Yu took a deep breath. "Congratulations on your promotion to battalion commander today. Perhaps before long, you'll be a centurion like me. Then, hehe..."

"Boss, you'll always be my boss," Wei Xuanfeng laughed. "Even if I become the Garrison Commander, I'll still call you boss in private."

"You little rascal, you've got quite the ambition, actually trying to take Boss Wu's position." Jiao Yu was amused by his words.

"A soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier." Wei Xuanfeng felt a surge of desire when he saw her smile.

Seeing him like this, Jiao Yu was afraid that he would take advantage of her, and she was also afraid that she would not be able to control her emotions.

So he immediately said it.

"By the way, what about the martial arts manual that Boss Wu gave you? Let me take a look."

"oh."

Wei Xuanfeng took out the "Hidden Dragon Manual" and handed it to Jiao Yu.

Jiao Yu raised an eyebrow.

A martial arts manual is just as valuable to a martial artist as a divine weapon.

Seeing that the other party had given it to me so readily...

Jiao Yu felt a secret sense of joy.

"You just gave it to me like that? Aren't you afraid I'll secretly practice on it?" Jiao Yu said, barely suppressing his smugness.

"Let them practice it. It's just a cultivation technique. I was even planning to let Mu Rongshihan and the other girl practice it."

Wei Xuanfeng didn't care at all.

He's a modern person; he doesn't have any concept of knowledge barriers at all.

In his view, all martial arts are like mathematics and physics; you can't just learn them and then master them.

The kind of plot in novels where a simple-minded boy finds a martial arts manual and becomes a peerless master.

That would never happen in reality.

He had never seen anyone become a professor of mathematics or physics through self-study...

"Hmph! You think you can bear the crime of leaking the Demon Suppression Division's martial arts techniques without authorization?"

Upon hearing this, Jiao Yu felt inexplicably displeased.

He then opened the manual and began to read it carefully.

After a while, she slowly closed the book and returned "The Hidden Dragon Manual" to Wei Xuanfeng.

"Boss, have you written everything down?"

"It's only been a short while, how could I possibly remember it all!" Jiao Yu said irritably.

"So what are you doing...?"

"Just browsing... It seems Boss Wu really went all out. This Hidden Dragon Manual, let alone the Demon Suppression Division, is considered a pretty good internal energy cultivation method even in the entire martial arts world. Xuanfeng, practice it well. This internal energy cultivation method is enough for you to break through to the Martial Master realm."

"Perhaps that girl Murong is right. Boss Wu is using this method to appease you," Wei Xuanfeng laughed. "Boss, believe it or not, even if I give this martial arts manual to Murong Shihan, he won't pursue the matter."

Upon hearing this, Jiao Yu remained silent for a moment.

Seeing that she was still unable to let go of the matter, Wei Xuanfeng simply changed the subject.

"By the way, boss, do you know about the levels of cultivation techniques?" Wei Xuanfeng thought for a moment, then added, "I'm sure the Hidden Dragon Technique is stronger than the Body Tempering Technique. I just don't know if there's a ranking system for these techniques."

"You lad, your comprehension is truly remarkable," Jiao Yu chuckled. "You guessed right, there are differences between different cultivation techniques."

"Boss, hurry up and give me some advice..."

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