228: Chapter 229 The Spirit Ape Visualization Method, Elder Shen's Gift

It was still that mountain peak towering into the clouds, and still an ape sitting cross-legged on the summit.

But this time, the ape's appearance had changed significantly from before.

Its originally crimson eyes had become somewhat deeper; galaxies seemed to rotate within the depths of its pupils, emitting a gentle light.

Its Aura, originally as immovable as a mountain, now possessed a hint of liveliness, like a real ape observing the world, its eyes gleaming with a spiritual light.

Suddenly, that Spirit Ape slowly raised its head, looking toward the distant horizon.

Lin Ye followed its gaze; countless black clouds surged in the sky, as if a storm were brewing within them.

However, as the Spirit Ape's gaze swept across, those black clouds actually began to recede layer by layer on their own, revealing the azure, mirror-like sky above.

Lin Ye understood.

The Spirit Ape Meditation Technique had bestowed upon him the ability to see through the essence of things.

Vaguely, he seemed to perceive the flow of Qi hidden behind those black clouds, and the subtlety of that perception far exceeded anything he had experienced before.

A moment later, the illusion dissipated, and Lin Ye's consciousness returned to reality.

At this moment, Lin Ye felt as if his Soul had been refreshed, an unprecedented sense of exhilaration permeating the depths of his spirit.

Outside the window, every ripple of the night breeze brushing through the air, and every speck of dust rising and falling, now became clear and distinct.

He opened his Cultivation Technique panel.

[ Spirit Ape Meditation Technique ] (Blue)

Quality: Sect-Suppressing

Realm: Pure Perfection (200,000,000 / 500,000,000)

Effect: Spirit Eye — Perception range is further increased; can perceive subtle energy fluctuations and changes in Aura; significantly enhances the ability to identify Demon evil qi, illusions, and other anomalies.

Spirit Enlightenment — Comprehension Ability is increased when Cultivating Cultivation Techniques; increases the speed of understanding the Profound Truth of Cultivation Techniques.

Spirit Defense — Resistance to mental attacks and evil qi erosion is significantly increased.

It could be seen that the three major effects of the Spirit Ape Meditation Technique did not directly increase combat power, but they were a comprehensive, silent improvement.

These things might not be so obvious at ordinary times, but in specific environments, they could often produce miraculous effects.

In short, Lin Ye was quite satisfied with the advanced Spirit Ape Meditation Technique.

Just as Lin Ye intended to experience the unique aspects of this Visualization Method, his demon suppression token vibrated again.

This time, it was a message from Director Liu, asking him to go to the Demon Suppression Division, though it didn't say specifically what for.

Rising and tidying his robes slightly, Lin Ye pushed open the door and left the courtyard.

Arriving at the office of the Demon Suppression Division, Director Liu was still sitting behind his desk writing something.

The affairs of the Logistics Department were inherently complex, and as the Director of a department, it was normal for him to be a bit busy.

"Director." Lin Ye cupped his hands in a salute.

"Ah, Captain Lin has arrived. Wait a moment."

Director Liu looked up at Lin Ye, finished the last stroke, then put down the document in his hand, and proceeded to take a wooden box from under the desk, pushing it toward Lin Ye.

"Captain Shen came to see me last night, saying he wanted to transfer the jurisdiction of Black Stone Town to you."

"I have already approved it on the documents. From today on, Demon affairs in the Black Stone Town area will be under your management, and you will have priority in handling Demon suppression missions there."

"Ah?"

Lin Ye was slightly stunned upon hearing this; he had not expected Director Liu to call him here for this, and even less did he expect that Old Man Shen had silently handed Black Stone Town over to him.

Although this had been mentioned before, at that time he was a subordinate of Old Man Shen, so he was at most just helping to manage it.

But now it was different.

A Captain's jurisdiction was an important symbol of authority; having a jurisdiction meant a stable source of merit points.

Without a jurisdiction, one could only wait for other Captains to request assistance to accept missions.

Old Man Shen handing Black Stone Town to him was undoubtedly actively reducing the power in his own hands, something no one was usually willing to do.

The reason Director Liu had previously told him to chat more with the veterans in the Demon Suppression Division was because he wanted Lin Ye to ask other Captains for a few jurisdictional territories himself.

"What are you standing there stunned for? Open it and take a look."

Seeing that Lin Ye was still standing there without moving, Director Liu couldn't help but remind him again.

"Oh, right."

Lin Ye opened the wooden box; inside lay a token and a stack of silver banknotes.

He recognized the token; it was a demon suppression token with the lowest level of authority.

This meant he could give this token to anyone to use, allowing them to possess a position in the Demon Suppression Division and partial authority.

The silver banknotes were his salary for this month, totaling ten thousand taels.

"Captain Shen said he is getting old and managing three towns is a bit beyond his strength, so he asked you to help share the burden." Director Liu picked up his teacup and took a sip, his tone carrying a hint of profound meaning.

"You must not let his good intentions go to waste."

"Yes, this subordinate understands!"

Director Liu nodded, then waved his hand, signaling that he could leave.

Lin Ye cupped his hands and turned to leave the office.

In the corridor, Old Man Shen and Zhang He were leaning against a pillar waiting for him.

Seeing Lin Ye come out, Old Man Shen greeted him with a smile.

"How is it? Did you get the things?"

"I got them, but Elder Shen, this..."

"Hey! Don't dawdle." Old Man Shen waved his hand to interrupt what Lin Ye was about to say.

"At my age, managing three towns is indeed strenuous. Besides, Black Stone Town is your hometown, so I am at ease handing it over to you."

Lin Ye still wanted to say something, but seeing Old Man Shen's firm attitude, he ultimately swallowed his words.

"Alright, then many thanks, Elder Shen."

"That's right!" Old Man Shen smiled with satisfaction.

At this time, Zhang He also walked over, slinging an arm around Lin Ye's shoulder while looking at Old Man Shen: "Old Shen, since Brother Lin is free today, how about it? Should the treat you promised earlier be fulfilled?"

Old Man Shen glared at him: "I didn't say I wouldn't treat."

Then he looked at Lin Ye: "But speaking of which, you rascal really are a Cultivation fanatic. I haven't seen you for several days, and today you finally deigned to come out. Let's go, to Drunken Immortal Tower."

Lin Ye could only scratch his head awkwardly at this.

Come to think of it, he really didn't socialize much with people usually; generally, others took the initiative to find him.

Afterward, the three of them walked out of the Demon Suppression Division's main gate, chatting and laughing along the way.

Along the way, Zhang He chattered on about how fragrant the wine at Drunken Immortal Tower was, while Old Man Shen scolded him from the side for being a drunkard.

Lin Ye walked in the middle, listening to the two bickering, and the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

Upon arriving at Drunken Immortal Tower, Old Man Shen ordered a whole table full of dishes and directly asked for a whole jar of Drunken Immortal Brew, a full 10 jin!

Once the wine and food were served, the three of them exchanged cups, and the atmosphere was incredibly lively.

"By the way, Elder Shen, I plan to return to Black Stone Town tomorrow. Do you want to go with me?"

Lin Ye still had a jade pendant from Wang Chan that he needed to give to his second uncle, which had been delayed because he had been busy with other matters. Now that Black Stone Town had been allocated to him, he could just go back to arrange some work and, by the way, recruit some peripheral personnel for the Demon Suppression Division.

Old Man Shen was just picking up a piece of braised pork knuckle to put into his mouth; hearing this, he said while eating: "I won't go. Just help me say hello to those old friends of mine."

"Oh, alright."

Lin Ye nodded and was just about to pour a cup of wine for Old Man Shen when a commotion suddenly erupted from the street below.