433: Help (more)

When Jun Li heard the commander’s words, she immediately knew that the Dynasty likely leaned towards the Sword Immortal’s philosophy.

At least, the commander in front of her did.

But thinking about it, it made sense; after all, the Dynasty was established with the desire to “govern the world” and for the sake of the common people. (This Dynasty is a country, and its name is Dynasty.)

And as a Sword Immortal, Jun Li naturally belonged to the “privileged class.”

“Then I thank you very much!” Jun Li expressed her gratitude.

“It’s nothing, but… I have something here… I wonder if you have time?” The commander changed the subject and said to Jun Li.

Sure enough, there was no free lunch in the world, but the help she received was significant, so it was only right for her to do something in return.

“What is it?” Jun Li asked.

“Recently, a very powerful demon appeared in the dense forest, and several merchant caravans have already been attacked! Coupled with the increasing frequency of demons recently, we can’t spare too many people here…” The commander said to Jun Li, “I wonder if you could help? Of course, it won’t take up too much of your time. If you have time… how about seven days? If that demon isn’t dealt with in seven days… then forget it.”

“I can certainly help with this.” Jun Li shook her head slightly, saying she wasn’t busy. She had descended the mountain with the intention of entering the world and refining her heart.

“Just say if you need any help!” The commander’s face lit up slightly when he saw Jun Li agree. “However, that demon’s strength is not weak, I wonder if you…”

“Don’t worry! I’ll be fine.” Jun Li nodded and said, “Embrace the Core Realm should be enough, right?”

The commander’s face brightened when he heard that Jun Li was in the Embrace the Core Realm: “I didn’t expect your strength, Sword Immortal, to be so great!”

The commander himself was only in the late Innate Realm.

The current era, of course, could not compare to that brilliant “prosperous era,” and the strength was naturally not as good as before, nor were the inheritances as powerful as they once were.

The commander had only seen someone in the Embrace the Core Realm in the Dynasty’s Demon Eradication Department.

“Then I’ll leave it to you!” The commander said solemnly to Jun Li, “And I will record this matter and report it! You will receive all the merits you deserve, Sword Immortal!”

“Thank you.” Jun Li nodded. What she deserved, she would not humbly decline.

“Hmm, That's right, I’ll get you a tent, and food is included, if you don’t mind,” the commander said to Jun Li.

“Okay, thank you!” Jun Li nodded, then asked the commander, “Do you have more information about this demon?”

“Hmm… it should be a Day Roaming Ghost…” The commander thought for a moment and said to Jun Li, “Although we haven’t found it, judging by the traces left behind, it should be a Day Roaming Ghost.”

“Okay, I understand!” Jun Li nodded. A Day Roaming Ghost… its strength would be at least Innate Realm… a Day Roaming Ghost on this road was indeed a bit troublesome.

A Day Roaming Ghost, as the name suggests, is a demon that only appears during the day and is very powerful. Conversely, there is another type of demon called a Night-walking Ghost, which is the opposite of a Day Roaming Ghost; a Night-walking Ghost only appears at night.

Since it was a Day Roaming Ghost… she could probably try to look for it. After all, the “knowledgeable” Jun Li was very familiar with many types of demons, including their appearance, weaknesses, habits, and so on.

“Alright! It’s getting late now. You can move freely around the camp here. I’ll go prepare your pass.” The commander said to Jun Li.

“Okay, thank you for the trouble.” Jun Li nodded. The sun was already close to setting, and the Day Roaming Ghost was no longer active. It would be too difficult to find its resting place now.

Day Roaming Ghosts and Night-walking Ghosts generally do not have fixed resting places, and they are usually extremely hidden. When resting, they generally have no aura whatsoever.

So, generally, for Day Roaming Ghosts and Night-walking Ghosts, you can only find them by encountering them.

Or, if you happen to discover their tracks and are experienced, you can then find them through those tracks. Of course, even so, it is still very difficult.

Jun Li then began to wander around the camp.

This “Lanbian Fortress” was a very large military camp, and not only that, it even had crops and a farm… It seemed to be self-sufficient, and these soldiers lived here long-term.

It was a military camp similar to a town.

“That! Hello! Sword Immortal Senior!” At this moment, a younger-looking soldier jogged over and saluted Jun Li.

“Is there something?” Jun Li looked at him and asked.

“I was sent by the commander to be your guide!” The soldier said to Jun Li. His strength wasn’t very high, probably only in the mid-Post-Heaven Realm.

“Hmm, then I’ll trouble you!” Jun Li nodded. After all, it was a military camp, and she couldn’t just wander around. With someone accompanying her, they would definitely tell her what she could see, what she couldn’t see, where she could go, and where she couldn’t go.

This would also avoid any awkward situations later.

“No trouble at all, no trouble at all!” The young soldier said with a smile, looking a bit shy, with admiration in his eyes as he looked at Jun Li.

Jun Li thought for a moment, then looked at the young soldier and asked, “Do you like Sword Immortals very much?”

“Yes!” The young soldier’s eyes lit up. “I actually really want to learn the Way of the Sword! Those Sword Immortal seniors! They are all idols I admire! I grew up listening to the stories of Sword Immortals! But when I got a little older, I realized that Sword Immortals don’t exist in the world…”

When the young soldier said this, he suddenly remembered that the person in front of him was a Sword Immortal, and quickly added, “Oh no! I didn’t mean that! I meant that Sword Immortals are a thing of the past… Uh… no, that’s not it… it’s… it’s…”

“Alright, alright, I know, the Way of the Sword is indeed very difficult now.” Jun Li smiled slightly, interrupting the young soldier’s words, not minding what he said.

“Mhm, mhm! Thank you!” The young soldier pursed his lips and smiled, saying, “But those sects, I don’t want to join… Thankfully, there’s still the Dynasty, so I enlisted in the army! I was actually afraid that the Dynasty was just a facade… Hmm… you know what I mean.

Thankfully, since enlisting, it hasn’t disappointed me! This makes me feel that what I do is meaningful, and it’s all for the common people!”

“Hmm, very good! You must stick to your beliefs! Don’t waver, and work hard for them! The future will definitely get better and better!” Jun Li smiled and said to the young soldier, full of encouragement.

“Thank you, Sword Immortal Senior! Ah! I’m sorry for rambling on. Come, come, come, I’ll show you around the camp!” The young soldier suddenly remembered his task and quickly said to Jun Li, looking embarrassed.