Tianjin, starting with unorthodox methods to achieve immortality

With Master Liu's death, the Moon Worship Cult was immediately leaderless.

The cultists, already in disarray due to the backlash from the formation, were now completely thrown into a state of frenzied helplessness.

"Master Liu...Master Liu!"

"The Dharma Protector is dead!!"

Several core followers with slightly higher cultivation levels were able to barely suppress the surging blood in their throats and try to escape, but their retreat was blocked by the Zhenyi Bureau team lying in ambush on the outskirts.

"Kill! Leave no one alive!"

Yue Shan's roar pierced through the chaos, and a blade flashed out like a bolt of lightning, instantly cleaving a fierce cultist who was charging forward with a howling cry. The blood on the blade gleamed black in the red moonlight.

Within minutes, all the Moon Worshippers present were killed, leaving behind only corpses and a strong stench of blood.

"Thank you so much for your help tonight, Commander Lei!" Yue Changkong solemnly clasped his hands in thanks to Lei Wanjun, who was standing in front of the Life Cauldron.

"Now that this matter is settled, although I have severely injured the madman from Tennoji, he certainly won't give up. You stay here and handle the aftermath as soon as possible. I will escort the Life Cauldron back to Jin City first."

Lei Wanjun gave a brief instruction, then transformed into a streak of lightning, carrying the Life Cauldron, and vanished without a trace.

Chen Mo watched the streak of light disappear rapidly into the horizon, his eyes filled with longing.

Who wouldn't be envious of such methods?

To possess such radar prowess even after the arrival of the Red Moon is truly eye-opening.

At the same time, he felt a heavy weight in his heart, realizing that the gap between himself and these masters was like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

"Stop looking," Yue Shan's voice rang out from the side, tinged with a knowing and rough tone.

He walked over and stood side by side with Chen Mo, looking at the horizon where the lightning had disappeared. "That was Director Lei Wanjun, one of the three deputy directors of our Zhenyi Division, a truly important figure, a master of the Qi and Blood Cave Heaven realm."

"Qi and Blood Cave Heaven..." Chen Mo repeated in a low voice. He had heard of this realm before. It was the highest level of cultivating Qi and Blood martial arts. Qi and Blood were condensed like mercury, and finally, the cave heaven within the body was opened, forming a self-circulating system with all sorts of incredible powers.

Above that is the Martial Saint level, and the United Government has only produced one in the last hundred years.

"Chief Lei practices one of the three secret techniques that our Zhenyi Division holds dear: the Five Thunder Orthodox Method."

"Just from the name, you can tell that it is extremely yang and powerful, and it can defeat all evil spirits and demons. When you master it, you can use it to stir up heavenly thunder and earth fire with a wave of your hand, cleanse the demonic atmosphere, and its power is boundless."

He patted Chen Mo on the shoulder and said, "So, kid, you have a long way to go. Keep cultivating, and you might have the chance to come into contact with something at a higher level in the future."

"Um."

Chen Mo nodded silently, although he was unable to cultivate his Qi and Blood Martial Arts due to his damaged state.

However, the upper limit of the "Taiyin Chongxing Jue" may not be lower than that of the Five Thunder Orthodox Method; it just has some side effects.

Thinking of the way that blood-robed Buddhist monk had looked at him earlier, he gritted his teeth secretly.

"Let's go, we can't stay here any longer." Yue Shan called out and began directing his team to do the final cleanup.

The corpses were quickly gathered together, sprinkled with a special corpse-dissolving powder, and gradually dissolved amidst hissing sounds and an even more pungent odor.

The traces of the battle were also erased as much as possible, leaving only dark red and charred marks that could not be completely concealed.

The group quietly withdrew and returned to their temporary camp at the Linhe County Wharf.

The camp was brightly lit, yet quiet and orderly.

After a night of bloody fighting, although the casualties were not great, everyone looked exhausted.

Yue Shan called Chen Mo aside, a rare hint of relaxation on his face: "The matter in Linhe County is temporarily resolved tonight. With the Moon Worship Cult's forces eradicated, things will at least quiet down for a while."

"Your performance this time has been noticed by the higher-ups. The merit points you deserve will be directly deposited into your ID card. You can check them yourself when you get back."

"Also," Yue Shan's tone became more formal, "pack your things tonight, and I'll arrange for someone to take you to Jinshi first thing tomorrow morning."

Chen Mo's heart stirred, and he looked at Yue Shan.

"It's not a bad thing," he grinned. "Since Inspector Yue agreed to let this mission serve as an assessment for you, it means you've passed the assessment."

"All those who pass the assessment must attend a month-long training course at the Zhenyi Division."

"The location is a special training ground inside the headquarters of the Yisi in Jinshi Town. How much you can learn depends on your own abilities. Focus on your training and don't worry about other things for now. Jinshi has its own rules."

He frowned, then added meaningfully, "There's no safety issue during the training. After you graduate, you'll be assigned to another team."

"Also, if you're not busy lately, try not to leave Tianjin. That demonic monk seems to have his eye on you, and the Blood-Clad Buddha's strength is equally unfathomable."

Chen Mo took a deep breath, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Captain Yue. I understand."

"Good, go and rest, get some rest." Yue Shan waved and left first.

After a quick wash, Chen Mo returned to his dormitory and sat cross-legged on his bed.

Outside the window, the blood moon still hung high. He could sense that every now and then, several deep-seated things would flash past from the black waters outside the dock, clearly not ordinary evil spirits.

After a fierce battle, the camp gradually filled with the rhythmic snores.

"The Moonlit Mirror".

As he silently recited the mantra, the treasure mirror in his sea of ​​consciousness quickly appeared in its current state.

[Moonlight Treasure Mirror - Holder Status]

Name: Chen Mo

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Realm (Aperture Opening)]

Bone age: 19 years and 5 months

[Remaining life expectancy: 3 years and 228 days]

[Root Bone: Grade B, Lowest Level (Affinity with Yin Meridians)]

[Soul: Superior Grade B]

[Qi and Blood: Normal (Depleted at the source, slightly replenished)]

[Technique: Netherworld Paper Making Technique - Incomplete, Level 3] (Can be deduced and completed, requires Moon Essence Spirit Rhyme > 1)

[Technique: Taiyin Chongxing Jue - Qi Refining Stage - Opening Yin Acupoints]

[Technique: Yin Sha Bone Tempering Technique, First Level - Tempering Bones to Iron]

[Martial Arts Skills: Willow Catkin Movement Technique - Mastered, Gale Blade Technique (Fragment) - Mastered, Three Wind-Breaking Forms - Mastered]

[Skill: Gunplay - Beginner]

【Moonlight Enchantment: 0.81】

The look in the eyes of the Blood-Clad Buddha as he left, as if he were looking at prey, resurfaced in Chen Mo's mind.

Judging from the opponent's moves tonight, his strength is at least comparable to Inspector Yue, and he has at least reached the level of Qi and Blood Furnace.

Being targeted by such a being is tantamount to having a guillotine hanging over your head, ready to fall at any moment.

The joy that should have come from the increased lifespan was somewhat diminished.

"I must become stronger faster!" Chen Mo's mind raced as he quickly calculated ways to increase his strength.

The second stage of the "Yin Sha Bone Tempering Method," tempering bones into steel, is a gradual process that cannot be rushed. Moreover, it requires the consumption of Crimson Yang Blood Crystals, which are currently scarce. After arriving in Jinshi, I will need to make another trip to the Ghost Market.

In terms of martial arts skills, he has already mastered the "Willow Catkin Body Technique", "Wild Wind Blade Technique", and "Three Styles of Wind Breaking". To further advance and reach mastery or even perfection, it is not something that can be achieved overnight, but requires more practical combat experience.

But martial arts skills are only for self-defense; their potential is too limited, so he didn't put too much effort into them.

His marksmanship is only at the beginner level, and he won't be of much use in the short term.

Now, the only thing we can rely on is the "Taiyin Chongxing Jue".

"First, I'll report to Jinshi, then try to merge with the skin of the Painted Skin Demon."

"The Yin Sha Bone Tempering Method cannot be stopped. Once we acquire the Crimson Yang Blood Crystal, we will accelerate the bone tempering process."

"Master your martial arts techniques and movement skills as soon as possible; they'll come in handy for escaping in critical moments."

With these thoughts in mind, Chen Mo slowly closed his eyes and focused all his energy on circulating the "Taiyin Chongxing Technique".

The Yin energy was exceptionally active tonight, and after being purified by the Moon Essence Mirror, it flowed into the opened dantian.