Chapter 27: Heavenly Inspection Guard

From the moment the Pure Yang Skill broke through its limits, everything had changed.

Unfortunately, though.

The Pure Yang Skill, enhanced through the interface, only served to strengthen his abilities directly, without granting him the corresponding memories and insights.

In other words.

Although his Pure Yang Skill had reached the eleventh level, he only possessed the cultivation methods for the first nine, lacking even a hint of understanding regarding the final two.

Regarding this.

Shen Changqing was philosophical.

With the Pure Yang Skill at the eleventh level, he could theoretically deduce the cultivation methods for the remaining two by spending time reversing and backtracking the existing ones.

However, he currently had no need for such a deduction.

Furthermore.

He simply didn’t have the time.

Pushing open the door.

Shen Changqing settled his bill with the innkeeper, then headed in the opposite direction down the street.

Following the memory in his mind.

He turned left and right, finally stopping before a pawnshop.

Yongfu Pawnshop!

A perfectly ordinary name.

After a brief glance, Shen Changqing strode inside.

As soon as he entered, a servant-like individual approached him, radiating enthusiasm. “Esteemed guest, do you have any valuables you wish to pawn?”

“I’m here to see your proprietor.”

Shen Changqing observed the layout of the shop, finally fixing his gaze on the person before him.

Upon hearing this, the man’s face immediately betrayed his discomfort. “May I ask the nature of your business with the proprietor, esteemed guest? If you could inform me, I would be happy to announce your arrival.”

“Just go when you’re told, and don’t waste my time with needless words!”

Shen Changqing’s expression turned cold, a faint aura of pressure emanating from him.

Combined with the faint bloody smell that still clung to him from his recent killings.

The man’s complexion changed drastically.

“Please wait here, esteemed guest!”

He hurried away.

Shen Changqing didn’t bother seeking a seat, standing calmly where he was.

Before long.

An elderly man dressed in luxurious silk robes emerged, the servant trailing behind him.

“I am the proprietor of Yongfu Pawnshop. You requested to see me, sir. May I inquire as to the nature of your business?” The old man scrutinized Shen Changqing, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes.

Shen Changqing was now clad in a green long robe.

His original attire from the Demon Suppression Division had been damaged beyond repair in the battle.

“Here.”

Shen Changqing casually tossed an object towards the proprietor.

The old man reached out and caught it securely.

However, the icy touch of the object instantly caused his expression to shift slightly, and when he lowered his head and saw the emblem on the token, his face changed completely.

“Sir, this is not a place for conversation. Please, follow me to the inner hall for a private discussion!”

As he spoke.

The old man respectfully handed the token back to Shen Changqing.

Inside the inner hall.

As soon as Shen Changqing was seated, the old man bowed deeply. “Situ Bei, of the Heavenly Inspection Guard under the Demon Suppression Division, greets Lord Shen!”

“You know me?”

“The news of the Demon Suppression Division dispatching Lord Shen to this area to eliminate evil demons has naturally reached the ears of the Heavenly Inspection Guard. I was planning to pay Lord Shen a visit, but I never expected Lord Shen to come to my doorstep instead.”

Situ Bei said with a smile.

“You’re too kind.”

Shen Changqing also smiled, but his expression quickly turned cold, and he rebuked, “Situ Bei, do you know your offense!”

The sudden accusation.

Froze the smile on Situ Bei’s face.

“Lord, Lord Shen, what offense have I committed?”

“What offense? I’ll tell you!” Shen Changqing sneered. “The information you provided to the Demon Suppression Division indicated that only a Nether Rank monster had appeared in Lin’an City, claiming only a few lives.

But the true report is that the entire Gu Yue Village perished at the hands of an evil demon.

Moreover, you concealed the fact that County Magistrate Zhao Fang was colluding with evil.

Is this due to the Heavenly Inspection Guard’s incompetence, or has the Heavenly Inspection Guard secretly colluded with evil forces, betraying the Demon Suppression Division and the human race!”

The barrage of words.

Caused Situ Bei’s complexion to change drastically, his body trembling as cold sweat poured down.

If these accusations were to stick.

Then even death by a thousand cuts would be too lenient.

“I am wronged, Lord Shen! According to the information I received, only a few people perished in Gu Yue Village. As for the matter of Zhao Fang colluding with evil, I was truly unaware. May I ask if Lord Shen’s information has a solid basis?”

After regaining his composure, Situ Bei couldn’t help but defend himself.

The other party’s questioning had thrown him into disarray.

Now that he thought about it, something seemed amiss.

Situ Bei still had some confidence in the information he had received; it was unlikely to be so drastically inaccurate.

Shen Changqing sneered. “Solid evidence? Zhao Fang has already been executed, and I personally slayed the monster in Gu Yue Village. Not a single person survived in Gu Yue Village. I believe a simple investigation will easily reveal the answer.

I find it hard to imagine that the Heavenly Inspection Guard, meant to be the eyes and ears of the Demon Suppression Division, has been deceived by false information to such an extent.

If it weren’t for me, Shen Changqing, coming here, any other Apprentice Demon Slaying Envoy would have likely died at the hands of that monster.

It seems you have grown too comfortable in Lin’an City, and have forgotten the duties of the Heavenly Inspection Guard!”

With the conversation reaching this point.

Situ Bei understood that what Shen Changqing said was likely true.

In that instant.

His back was completely soaked with sweat.

“Lord Shen—”

“There’s no need to say anything more. The task of questioning you naturally falls to others within the Demon Suppression Division, not me. You should think carefully about how to explain this to your superiors!”

Shen Changqing waved his hand, directly cutting off the other party’s words.

“I’ve come here to ask you some questions, and I hope you can answer truthfully.”

“Please speak, Lord Shen!” Situ Bei wiped the sweat from his forehead, his expression becoming even more respectful.

The words Shen Changqing had spoken earlier.

Although the tone wasn’t particularly harsh, the consequences were extremely severe.

Right now.

He didn’t dare offend the other party in the slightest, only hoping to satisfy him and receive a few kind words on his behalf, lessening his culpability.

Shen Changqing said, “Yesterday, I killed an evil being who was close to Zhao Fang. I learned from him that a demon essence blood will soon appear in the Lin’an City area.

Does the Heavenly Inspection Guard know anything about this?”

“A demon essence blood is about to appear!”

Upon hearing this, Situ Bei’s expression relaxed slightly, and he cupped his fist in reply. “Regarding the matter Lord Shen mentioned, I did receive some news about it not long ago.

Legend has it that hundreds of years ago, a powerful demon fought an unknown expert, and was ultimately defeated and killed, its essence blood left behind.

However, at that time, the expert was severely injured, and to prevent the essence blood from bringing calamity to the world, they sealed it away using some method.

Now that the power of the seal has weakened significantly, the demon essence blood will naturally be released into the world!”

End of Chapter