61: Taking the initiative
Unfortunately, Han Yi searched around but couldn't find anyone willing to team up with him.
This wasn't surprising. The Bureau of Unusual Matters was filled with Martial Artists from minor sects and those who already knew each other; they mostly had established teams.
Even when he approached a few Martial Artists who seemed to be solo, upon seeing Han Yi's unfamiliar face, some said they were waiting for someone, while others didn't even bother to acknowledge him.
It seems the rogue Martial Artists in An Yan City are very cautious...
However, Han Yi could understand. After all, they were rogue Martial Artists who had cultivated since childhood and experienced countless bloody storms. It was normal for them to be highly wary of others.
Time passed bit by bit. Han Yi looked at the sun; it was almost noon.
"Am I going to return empty-handed on my first day at the Bureau of Unusual Matters to take on a mission?" He frowned slightly.
Surely he didn't have to beg and plead just to find someone to team up with!
There were only two reasons he came to the Bureau of Unusual Matters.
First, to hide and investigate the person who wanted to assassinate him.
Second, and more importantly, he wanted to get information related to You and Yins. After all, those things had the Yuan Li he craved!
But to be safe, on his first visit to the Bureau of Unusual Matters to take on a mission, Han Yi wanted to team up with someone experienced to guide him, understand the relevant information, and complete the mission to receive the reward.
But if no one would team up...
Han Yi looked at the missions on the bulletin board, a sharp glint in his eyes.
It doesn't matter. At worst, he wouldn't get the reward, just take a little risk. He could leave the white jade pendant behind and go to the mission location by himself!
Even if the Tianji Mirror detected the dissipation of Yin energy, since Han Yi wouldn't be carrying the white jade pendant, it couldn't determine who was responsible.
As long as he didn't do it too often, there shouldn't be a risk of exposure.
After all, who would think that someone would forgo the reward just to complete a mission and kill an Yin?
Han Yi was somewhat moved.
You should lie low when you need to, but you must act when it's time!
Yesterday's assassination showed that someone clearly wanted his life.
At this time, he couldn't be like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, still thinking of escaping and pretending nothing happened.
He had to do something; he had to become stronger.
Now, Han Yi understood. As long as he had enough Yuan Li, he could become stronger. As long as his speed of improving his strength was fast enough, he could remain stable even when facing turbulent waves!
However, Han Yi glanced at his panel.
【Name】: Han Yi (16/106)
【Realm】: Refining Blood (9/100)
【Cultivation Methods】: Yang Yuan Skill (Incomplete, Trait: Rejuvenation, Minor Accomplishment 3/50, Can Improve); Jade Bone Skill (Mortal Rank, Trait: Strong Bones, Minor Accomplishment 5/20, Can Improve)
【Martial Arts】: Ben Lei Palm Technique (Yellow Rank High Grade, Traits: Stone Crushing Ground Splitting, Frenzied Strike, Proficient (5/20), Can Improve); Basic Knife Technique (Mortal Rank, Trait: Knife Dance, Minor Accomplishment 7/20, Can Improve); Flying Swallow Kick (Yellow Rank Low Grade, Trait: Gale, Proficient (5/20), Can Improve)
【Yuan Li】: 7
He only had 7 points of Yuan Li. It wasn't enough to break through with any cultivation method or martial art, and progressing through daily training alone was simply too slow!
Since breaking through to the Lianxue Stage, he had continued to Cultivate day and night, but without the help of Yuan Li, the efficiency was too slow. It had been over a week, and his cultivation had only gone from 8 to 9, increasing by just one point.
He had also gone to a pharmacy, wanting to buy some pills to increase his cultivation, but the pharmacist's assistant told him that pills capable of increasing Lianxue Stage cultivation could only be refined by the Dan Ding Sect.
However, the High Grade pills of the Dan Ding Sect had long been monopolized by the four major powers like the Crimson Flame Sect and Qianye Sect, and simply didn't reach ordinary pharmacies!
In other words, in An Yan City, if you weren't a member of the four major powers, you basically shouldn't even think about High Grade martial arts, cultivation methods, weapons, or pills.
So, why did the Martial Artists from minor sects and rogue Martial Artists in An Yan City detest these major powers?
Why were the Bureau of Unusual Matters and the Martial Alliance mostly filled with these Martial Artists from minor sects and rogue Martial Artists?
Presumably, this was also a strategy of the Great Xuan Dynasty, controlling powers like the Crimson Flame Sect, which were relatively large, to maintain the local situation, using them as shields, squeezing the Jianghu Martial Artists, and taking the blame.
On the other hand, the imperial court also established organizations like the Martial Alliance and the Bureau of Unusual Matters, using martial arts, divine weapons, and heavenly treasures to entice the Jianghu Martial Artists, making them busy with cultivation and giving them something to do, so they wouldn't harbor rebellious thoughts.
They also had these Jianghu Martial Artists take on bounties and deal with You, constantly risking their lives and shedding blood for the imperial court's missions!
There are truly capable people in the Great Xuan Dynasty. This carrot-and-stick approach is truly brilliant. The imperial court reaps the benefits, powers like the Crimson Flame Sect bear the blame, and the casualties from resolving missions are taken on by the Jianghu Martial Artists themselves!
The Great Xuan Dynasty had achieved, 'All the heroes under heaven are within my grasp,' making everyone under heaven strive for the rule of this Dynasty.
Such a thought suddenly popped into Han Yi's mind. He was thinking too deeply and felt a bit of a headache.
"Forget it, I won't think about it anymore!"
Han Yi touched the small jade Buddha in his embrace, lifting his spirits a little.
First, let's think about what to do if I can't form a team!
Han Yi recalled the missions he had just browsed, thinking about which one was more suitable for him.
"Qingfeng Mountain, that one is too dangerous..."
"Old One-Eye, the Wolf You, seems like a demonic beast affected by Yin energy, doesn't seem easy to deal with..."
"Hey, hey, big guy, what are you thinking about?"
Han Yi opened his eyes. Waving her hand in front of him was the young girl named Qian Xue from before.
He smiled helplessly, "My name is Han Yi, don't call me big guy..."
"Okay, big guy..."
Qian Xue showed a hint of a sly smile and said with a laugh.
"Alright, alright, Qian Xue, stop messing around!"
The Old Man with crane hair and a child's face walked over and admonished the girl.
The Old Man turned his head, his expression gentle, and said in a soft tone, "Young Hero Han, I wonder if you have formed a team?"
"This, not yet..." Han Yi paused, cupped his hands, and bowed, "May I ask how to address you, old sir?"
"It's all due to my old age and confusion; it was I who was impolite." The Old Man laughed heartily and said, "I am not talented. People in the Jianghu call me Bai Sanren."
"May I ask why Bai Sanren is inquiring about this? Do you have any instructions?" Han Yi asked, puzzled.
He had already prepared to secretly go and deal with the Yin himself.