Chapter 214 - 16: Class Change, Slaying Blade Asura

Chapter 214: Chapter 16: Class Change, Slaying Blade Asura

Chen Ye sighed inwardly at his words.

’No wonder the world is becoming more and more chaotic.’

’A capable and responsible man like Cong Bo is stuck in a tiny county town, all because he lacks connections.’

’Clearly, the system for promotion is seriously flawed.’

’And if a dynasty can’t even manage to reward the worthy and punish the wicked, it’s no surprise that its Control Power is declining.’

After a bit more small talk, Cong Bo left in a hurry. After all, the matter wasn’t completely resolved, and a lot of work was still waiting for him.

After seeing Cong Bo off, Chen Ye closed the door and resumed his Cultivation.

He needed to quickly familiarize himself with his surging power and fully integrate the Slaying Blade Asura’s Profession abilities into his own fighting strength.

For the next two days, Chen Ye didn’t go anywhere, staying in his inn room to consolidate his strength.

Meanwhile, news that the Black Buddha Temple had been wiped out spread rapidly throughout all of Yu Huo County.

In no time, everyone was discussing it—in the streets and alleyways, in teahouses and taverns.

Chen Ye’s name also became renowned among the people of Yu Huo County.

Everyone knew the Demon Slayer Department had gained a formidable new freelance expert.

Just as Cong Bo had predicted, the reward from the Prefecture City arrived a few days later.

A bounty of one thousand taels of silver, plus a lavishly worded but practically useless Award Order.

After receiving the items, Cong Bo simply pursed his lips, casually tossed the Award Order aside, and deposited the bounty into the Demon Slayer Department’s treasury to compensate the Captains who were injured or had fallen.

To him, such empty honors were far less important than the lives of his men.

He had been in Yu Huo County for over a decade and had long since come to consider it his home.

So if he were actually promoted and had to leave, he would be reluctant to go.

On this particular day, Chen Ye was in his room, cultivating.

He had now completely mastered the power of the Slaying Blade Asura and could vaguely sense an opportunity to break through to the Sea Condensation Realm.

But he wasn’t trying to force it.

He knew that a breakthrough in one’s Realm had to happen naturally; it couldn’t be forced.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.

Three very rhythmic knocks.

Chen Ye’s brow twitched, and his heart skipped a beat with alarm.

Sure enough, when he opened the door, Su Yuan was standing outside.

She had changed into a light green silk dress today, her hair done up in two cute buns. She looked just like the girl next door, innocent and carefree.

If he hadn’t personally witnessed her unfathomable methods, no one would ever connect her with the dreaded Gu Saint Sect.

"I came to hang out with you!"

Seeing Chen Ye, Su Yuan immediately broke into a brilliant smile, her eyes curving into two adorable crescents.

Since she was already here, he couldn’t just throw her out. Chen Ye resignedly stepped aside and let her into the room.

Su Yuan made herself at home, sitting down at the table and curiously sizing up Chen Ye’s room as if inspecting her own territory.

Chen Ye, for his part, took a silver note for five hundred taels from his robes and handed it to her.

"Cong Bo asked me to give you this. It’s your payment for the job."

Su Yuan glanced at it and took it with a grin, not feigning any refusal.

"So he does have a conscience."

She casually tucked the silver note into her sleeve, then, as if remembering something, said to Chen Ye,

"Oh, right! In a few days, Qingzhou Prefecture City is holding its annual grand trading fair. Do you want to go check it out with me?"

"A grand trading fair?" Chen Ye asked, taken aback.

"That’s right!" Su Yuan’s eyes sparkled. "It’s the most bustling event in all of Qingzhou!"

"Cultivators from all walks of life will be there. You can not only buy all sorts of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, Magical Artifacts, and Elixir Pills, but you can also find precious intelligence and information. You might even come across some lost Cultivation Technique Manuals."

"It’s basically a huge convention, and it’s a ton of fun!"

Su Yuan spoke with great animation, clearly filled with anticipation for the trading fair.

Chen Ye was tempted by her words.

’What do I need most right now?’

’A more advanced Cultivation Technique, and a deeper understanding of this world.’

’Although my strength has grown immensely, staying in a small place like Yu Huo County is like being a frog in a well.’

’If I want to get stronger, I have to go out and experience the wider world.’

’And this grand trading fair is undoubtedly a perfect opportunity.’

’Even if I don’t buy anything, it would be good to just broaden my horizons and gather some intelligence.’

’But the problem is...’

He glanced at Su Yuan, who was watching him with an expectant look, and he hesitated.

When Chen Ye remained silent for a long moment, the smile on Su Yuan’s face gradually faded. She didn’t say anything, however, simply rising to her feet.

"Forget it. If you don’t want to go, I’ll go by myself."

With that, she turned to leave. Her decisiveness took Chen Ye by surprise.

Just as Su Yuan’s hand reached for the doorknob...

...Chen Ye spoke up as if moved by some impulse. "Wait."

Su Yuan stopped and turned back, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

Chen Ye took a deep breath. "When do we leave?"

Su Yuan blinked in surprise, then her smile became even more brilliant than before.

"Early tomorrow morning. We’ll meet at the city gate."

"Alright. See you tomorrow," Chen Ye nodded.

"See you tomorrow!"

Su Yuan left, beaming.

After she left, Chen Ye fell into thought for a moment, then let out a long breath.

’Although there’s something uncanny about Su Yuan, she seems like a decent person. More importantly, her Gu Techniques are incredibly powerful.’

’On this trip to Qingzhou, who knows what dangers I’ll encounter just on the road. Having a companion of such unfathomable strength along will make things much safer.’

’That’s the real reason I agreed.’

「Meanwhile」 Outside Qingzhou Prefecture City, a dusty, disheveled old Taoist finally came to a stop. He looked up at the towering city walls, tears of excitement welling in his eyes.

’I’ve finally escaped from Yu Huo County!’