22: Chapter 22 Leaving the Sect, Subduing Demons

"Have Zhao Zheng take a mission in an outside prefecture, and find a few people from the Feiyan Association to accompany him. Remember, do not let him register at the Internal Affairs Hall." Fang Jiming rose slowly. "You all should also take an outside mission."

He walked to the stone table, picked up his sword, held it horizontally before his eyes, scanned it slowly, and finally sheathed it.

'I have waited a whole year for this opportunity!'

As long as Yu Xiu lived, the matter of his younger brother, Fang Jibai, breaking through his Realm using forbidden arts would never be buried.

As long as anyone saw Yu Xiu, they would be reminded that he was Fang Jibai's brother, and the incident would constantly be brought up.

It was also because of this that he had remained in the Inner Courtyard all this time.

Because entering the Main Sect required sufficiently impressive achievements.

He actually already had such impressive achievements, but because of Fang Jibai—because Yu Xiu had caught Fang Jibai breaking through his Realm using forbidden arts—his previous attempt to ascend to the Main Sect had failed.

Therefore, he had been waiting for an opportunity.

Fang Jibai was already dead.

Then, how could Yu Xiu not die!

As long as Yu Xiu died, this matter would fade away with time, and he would ultimately be able to ascend to the Main Sect and advance further.

...

Unsurprisingly, not long after Yu Xiu returned to his bamboo hut, Zhao Zheng appeared. "I heard you were looking for me, Brother Yu?"

'He really came.' Watching Zhao Zheng appear, Yu Xiu was already half-certain that the latter was connected to Fang Jiming.

Normally, even if he had asked for Zhao Zheng's residence and the latter could appear, he shouldn't have arrived so quickly, even if the Feiyan Association really wanted to recruit him.

"Recently, Senior Brother Zhao Hong and Senior Sister Xu Rou, who entered the Sect with me, have often talked about taking missions to go out and subdue demons to earn contribution points. I've developed some interest in it myself. Would Senior Brother Zhao be willing to take me along?" Yu Xiu seemed a bit hesitant, but he said it nonetheless.

Zhao Zheng smiled. "A Genius like Brother Yu is destined to pass the Great Four Passes and ascend to the Main Sect in the future. I would be more than happy to lend a hand. I only hope that when Brother Yu enters the Main Sect, you will not forget to help me out."

"Many thanks, Senior Brother Zhao." Yu Xiu looked overjoyed. "When can we head out to subdue demons?"

Zhao Zheng replied, "It's quite a coincidence. I have just accepted a good mission to slay a Qi Sea Realm Yin Demon. It's just that the journey is a bit far, and we need to use the Sect's flying ship to get there."

"But rest assured, Brother Yu. I can lend you the contribution points required to use the Sect's flying ship first."

Yu Xiu pressed, "Which mission is it? When are we departing? I will go to the Internal Affairs Hall to register."

Only after registering the mission and completing the handover could one receive contribution points.

Zhao Zheng waved his hand. "No need for the trouble. Once it's done, I will transfer the contribution points directly to you. Time is tight right now. Several other Senior Brothers are already prepared and waiting for you. We can board the flying ship and depart immediately. A Senior Brother from the Life Spring Realm is leading the team, so it will be safe and sound."

"If there is anything you need to prepare, please pack quickly, Brother Yu."

'He doesn't even want me to register at the Internal Affairs Hall. They are in such a rush to take my life!'

Yu Xiu understood clearly, but he hurriedly said, "How could I keep the Senior Brothers waiting? I have nothing to prepare, I can depart at any time."

He turned back to grab his long sword and closed the door.

A trace of hesitation appeared on Zhao Zheng's face, but he finally sighed inwardly, 'I'm sorry, Junior Brother Yu, but Fang Jiming offered too much!'

After this, I'm afraid Yu Xiu will never have the chance to return to the Sect.

Before long, the two arrived at the flying ship docking area on the peak of the Inner Courtyard mountain. The Sect rented out flying ships there. As long as you provided enough contribution points and money, the flying ships here could take you anywhere in the world with extreme speed.

However, the flying ships in the Inner Courtyard were all small, capable of carrying only seven people at a time.

In addition, the flying ships were operated by the Sect's ferrymen. The ferrymen only focused on transporting people and ignored everything else; they would leave as soon as they dropped the passengers off.

The flying ship looked like a small boat with a low structure on it for people to rest. It was called a low structure, but it was actually very small, about the size of a pavilion.

At this moment, there were three others on the flying ship. Zhao Zheng introduced them.

Two women and one man. The man was not tall but had a handsome appearance. His name was Qin Shu, and he was the Life Spring Realm Senior Brother Zhao Zheng had mentioned.

Yu Xiu could tell that Qin Shu's Realm was at the second level of the Life Spring Realm, making him the strongest person present other than himself.

The two young female Disciples: one was slightly plump with an ordinary appearance, but her eyes and brows seemed to always carry a sense of kindness. Her name was Zhang Yun.

The other was a tall, thin female Disciple with a gaunt face who looked somewhat mean. Her name was Ruan Fei.

As for Yu Xiu himself, he used his sword heart, 'Hidden Edge', to conceal his strength at the first level of the Qi Sea Realm.

"This is your first time going out to subdue demons, Brother Yu. Just keep up, there's no need to be nervous." The Life Spring Realm Senior Brother, Qin Shu, was very amiable.

"Brother Yu has exceptional Aptitude, cultivating to the Qi Sea Realm and entering the Inner Courtyard in just three years. You are far stronger than us. You will surely become a big shot in the Main Sect in the future. Don't forget us 'poor relatives' then." Ruan Fei, the tall, thin Disciple with the gaunt, mean-looking face, made a joke, causing the awkward atmosphere to dissipate a little.

The slightly plump Zhang Yun, on the other hand, had her mouth slightly puffed out, chewing on something with great enjoyment. She simply smiled at Yu Xiu without speaking.

"Many thanks for the advice, Senior Brother Qin, Senior Brother Zhao, and both Senior Sisters. I understand." Yu Xiu smiled slightly and thanked them one by one.

The group took note of Yu Xiu's attitude, exchanged glances without leaving a trace, and then quickly looked away.

'He has Aptitude and knows his place, but it's a pity Fang Jiming wants him dead!' Qin Shu sighed inwardly, but quickly became excited. 'Fang Jiming has promised that after killing Yu Xiu, he will give me a stalk of Qianjin Grass. By then, my "Gold Entanglement Sword" will surely approach Perfection, or even reach complete Perfection.'

'He looks so handsome and has such good Aptitude; why did he have to offend Senior Brother Fang?' Zhang Yun shook her head inwardly and continued eating the snacks hidden in her sleeve.

'Cultivating to the Qi Sea Realm in three years—he might really achieve something in the Main Sect in the future, but he's about to die!' Ruan Fei, with her gaunt face, thought silently.

Zhao Zheng took over the conversation. "The mission we accepted this time is in Guiping County, Donghe Prefecture, which borders our Wuyang Prefecture. According to the mission information released by the Sect, a Yin Demon at the sixth or seventh level of the Qi Sea Realm has appeared there. It appears from time to time to devour human Yang Qi. With Senior Brother Qin here, this Yin Demon is nothing to worry about."

Yu Xiu asked curiously, "Is this Yin Demon formed by a practitioner failing to break through their Realm, or is it naturally born?"

Zhao Zheng smiled. "Brother Yu might not know this, but whether it is a Yin Demon formed by a practitioner failing to break through their Realm or one naturally born between heaven and earth, it actually doesn't matter to the Sect."

"The Sect only cares about the results. If there is a Yin Demon, just eradicate it. Therefore, no one cares about the details of these Yin Demons; they only look at strength."

That was true.

The Qingwei Sword Sect stood tall in Yan Province. The eight prefectures of Yan Province were all under the protection and jurisdiction of the Qingwei Sword Sect.

In all eight prefectures, experts from the Qingwei Sword Sect served as Prefectural Governors, and the defensive forces in the prefectures were all Disciples of the Qingwei Sword Sect. This included all the commanderies and counties within the prefectures, which were also controlled by members of the Qingwei Sword Sect.

It could be said that the Qingwei Sword Sect was the emperor of Yan Province, so naturally, it would not tolerate demons and monsters running amok.

Yu Xiu nodded to show he understood, but inwardly he was thinking, 'Should I kill Zhao Zheng, Qin Shu, and the others?'

Or rather, I should just kill them all!

If they really conspired with Fang Jiming to set him up, then there would be no injustice in killing them!