42: I just killed it! (Please read and vote for me)

At this moment, Chen Yuan was covered in blood, his skin and flesh torn open.

He looked truly a bit ferocious.

Their gazes met, and were first broken by an urgent cry.

“Your Excellency?”

“What happened to you?”

Old Man Wu had been worried about Chen Yuan, and seeing him in such a state, the concern in his eyes was undeniable; his face even changed.

Chen Yuan told him it was nothing, his eyes slightly narrowed, and he asked the burly Hunter, “Your Excellency is?”

Qin Hu meticulously sized up Chen Yuan, a hint of surprise in his pupils.

Then, he curled his lips, “From the Fu Gate, Qin Hu!”

“I presume, you are Chen Yuan!”

“It seems you just went through a fierce battle and are seriously injured. Do you need help?”

He smelled a strong Demonic Qi on Chen Yuan and saw Chen Yuan’s appearance, thinking he had encountered trouble.

Towards the end, his eyes held a hint of seriousness.

Chen Yuan cupped his fists, his originally fierce eyes quickly softened.

“Thank you. The trouble has been resolved by me, and my injuries are fine.”

“Since you are a fellow Chen brother, Chen will certainly fulfill the Dao of hospitality.”

Saying that, he looked towards Old Man Wu.

“Old Wu, please prepare some wine and dishes!”

Old Wu hesitated, looking at Chen Yuan’s injuries, then finally nodded.

He left in a hurry.

“Please!”

Chen Yuan raised his hand.

Qin Hu could feel that Chen Yuan was not being polite.

Coupled with his appearance, it gave him an indescribable fervent and unrestrained feeling.

He couldn't help but feel a good impression.

“Perfect, Qin has traveled over a thousand miles from Baidi City, and is truly hungry.”

He laughed heartily and followed him into the inner room.

Chen Yuan invited him to sit in the main hall, then excused himself to wash up and change clothes.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Chen Yuan came out dressed in fresh clothes, and Old Wu had already prepared the wine and dishes.

Chen Yuan sat down and first toasted Qin Hu.

“Chen brother has come a long way; Chen will toast you first!”

Qin Hu also drank it.

He praised it with a simple “Good.”

Chen Yuan’s eyes flashed with a silver light as he observed the bearded Hunter. His aura was steady, and his Edge was restrained.

In his every movement, whether walking or sitting, there was an invisible force.

He should be a Body Profound about to Breakthrough a Heavenly Gate!

He didn't beat around the bush, putting down his wine cup, and asked directly, “Chen will ask directly. Your Excellency has traveled thousands of miles from the Fu Gate; are you looking for Chen for something?”

Qin Hu, after drinking, seemed to have changed. He let out a breath of wine-scented Qi.

He put down his cup and looked at Chen Yuan.

“Let’s not play those refined games.”

“I see you, young man, have a temper that suits Old Qin.”

“Let’s make a long story short.”

“Not long ago, Feixian Sect caused chaos in Yunlu County. Your matter came to the attention of the Fu Gate. The higher-ups investigated the archives and found no record of you. Further investigation revealed that you were a probationary Patrolling Mountain Commandant recruited from the original Qingshan County….”

“So, the Fu Gate sent me to verify!”

“That’s it!”

As he spoke, Qin Hu flicked an item from his sleeve.

Chen Yuan’s eyes flashed, and he reached out to catch it.

He looked closely.

A black-gold token!

A piece of white Jade Slip.

And a small green bottle.

The black-gold token was identical to the one he inherited from the previous incumbent.

“This is a Banshan Tiger Talisman. The Fu Gate told Old Qin that once I verified everything, I should give you this Tiger Talisman. Every Patrolling Mountain Commandant has a dedicated Tiger Talisman as proof.”

“After you drip blood on it, it will be complete.”

“Every time you slay a Demon, use the Tiger Talisman to absorb a wisp of its Demonic Soul, and you can obtain corresponding contribution points. These contribution points can be exchanged for Martial Dao Cultivation Technique, Medicinal Pill, Heaven And Earth Treasure, and so on.”

“That white Jade Slip is a Divine Ability tempering method recorded in the Fu Gate Weapon Repository. As for that bottle of Medicinal Pill, it’s a Profound Bright Pill, which can accelerate the Breakthrough of Profound Apertures.”

“These things are sent by the Fu Gate in recognition of you single-handedly quelling the Demonic disaster.”

“Our Sky Patrol Division, though it has lost its former prestige, still has a profound foundation and cannot mistreat its own people.”

Saying that, he looked intently at Chen Yuan, recalling how the man had looked ferocious yet calmly composed just now, and softly said, “Old Wu has told me about your situation!”

“You’ve worked hard during this time!”

Chen Yuan was somewhat startled to hear this bearded Hunter say such a thing to him.

Then he silently touched the items in his hand.

He tried to think that he did all this simply to survive in this world.

Slaying Demons, accumulating Luck, strengthening himself.

But it was not without that hint of Jianghu spirit!

This was what he deserved.

He smiled and put the items away.

This feeling of being cared for was surprisingly good.

He raised his wine cup with both hands, said nothing, and toasted.

This Patrolling Mountain Commandant Qin Hu seemed to understand, and he laughed heartily.

They drank together.

It was all in the wine.

At this moment, the bearded Hunter from Baidi City sighed from the depths of his chest, “I don’t know why, but today I feel a special connection with Chen brother. I’m talking a bit much, perhaps it’s because I see new people joining our generation of Patrolling Mountain Commandant, and I’m happy.”

He thought of many people who had fallen with him, then recalled something else, and hesitated to speak.

Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered, and he said, “Chen knows Chen brother cares for me. Say whatever you want to say.”

Qin Hu nodded, his expression solemn, and he couldn’t help but lower his voice, “Chen brother, you must take care!”

“You must be careful of Feixian Sect. These fellows are colluding with the Demons of the Ten Thousand Mountains and have already occupied eleven counties in the entire Fu Gate, intending to break through the Fu Gate and plot against the Central Plains.”

“Also, those noble families who revel in chaos, in order to seize Luck and reshape the world, are eager for the imperial court to fall, and are causing trouble from within.”

“The Fu Gate has suffered heavy losses in clashes with these fellows and is short on manpower, so they can only defend the Fu Gate to the death. And your two counties might face retaliation from Feixian Sect. Do you understand what I mean?”

Chen Yuan, of course, understood what this Chen brother meant.

He couldn’t help but rub his teeth.

“I understand.”

Qin Hu naturally knew that saying these words at this time was a bit out of place, but given the current tense situation, it was better to plan early.

“Alas, the matters of these two counties might fall upon you alone, which is indeed difficult. You have just Broken Through to Body Profound. Feixian Sect might send fellows at Body Profound Major Achievement or even Perfection to eliminate you. If you encounter them, send a message to the Fu Gate immediately, and I, your Chen brother, will surely come to your aid.”

Chen Yuan, however, shook his head upon hearing this.

“Chen brother doesn’t need to bother coming.”

“Hmm?” Qin Hu’s eyes narrowed slightly.

At this moment, Chen Yuan flicked out a piece of fur from his sleeve.

A black tiger skin still stained with specks of blood!

The surging Devilish Qi on it caused the room’s temperature to plummet.

A chilling aura emanated from it.

This was something he had conveniently collected from the Mountain Monarch after slaying it.

A Three-Realm Great Demon on the verge of Breakthrough the Fourth Heavenly Gate, its entire pelt was comparable to a treasure armor, and it even carried a trace of the Mountain Monarch’s Divine Ability from before its death. With his Animal Creation technique, he naturally wouldn’t let it go.

“This is a Demon I just killed!”

Chen Yuan said.

And Qin Hu instantly stood up, his eyes fixed on the tiger skin.

Damn it, this aura was stronger than his!

Seeing readers complain about slow updates, due to the new book period, I can only update twice a day, sorry. When it gets further recommendations and is put on shelves, I will update more frequently.