10: Sword Name - Demon Slayer

"The Meridians I've opened, although they've reached the threshold, lack a method for opening them," Li Jiangchen said, word by word.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Yun Xu's eyes widened, a look of disbelief on his face: "You haven't opened your Dharma Body?

From the looks of it, Lord Li's Comprehension Ability in the martial Dao is rare in this world."

"Cough, cough." Li Jiangchen's old face flushed at the words.

He knew his own situation; a Comprehension Ability Genius, heh.

He quickly changed the subject: "I am willing to exchange a Heaven-Grade Movement Technique for the Daoist Priest's Opening Method, how about it?"

The Dharma Body Opening Method was only a small part of the White Cloud Daoist Art; the complete White Cloud Daoist Art encompassed various Daoist Magic Secret Manuals.

Only exchanging the Opening Method should not be too much.

Moreover, Li Jiangchen could tell that Daoist Yun Xu greatly admired his Movement Technique, making an exchange highly probable.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Yun Xu frowned slightly, falling into contemplation. After a few breaths, he sighed and shook his head: "Our sect's ancient texts truly cannot be taught to outsiders. However, if Lord Li wishes to draw some inspiration, this humble Daoist does have an incomplete Opening Method."

Saying this, Daoist Yun Xu took out a yellowed, tattered book from his Huai, its cover bearing the four ancient seal characters for Immortal Sword Body.

"This is an Opening Method I unexpectedly obtained when I was sweeping away a group of mountain bandits below Heavenly Sword Mountain.

Unfortunately, it is severely incomplete.

This humble Daoist has also studied it; the subtlety of this Opening Method far surpasses our sect's Cloud Gathering Dharma Body. I imagine the complete version should be a method for opening a Spirit Body.

Now, even if one cultivates a Physique according to this Secret Manual, it can only barely achieve the Dharma Body level.

If Lord Li is willing, I am willing to exchange it for this."

"An incomplete Spirit Body Opening Method..." Li Jiangchen's breath hitched, and he silently thought to himself, 'Too bad it's not a Divine Body Opening Method.'

This thought was extinguished as soon as it arose.

Are you kidding? Divine Body Opening Methods, looking across the Great Shang Dynasty, are only possessed by a few top-tier forces and the imperial family.

It is extremely difficult to obtain one.

For example, the Giant Spirit Divine General Manor has an Opening Method passed down from its founder, but only the True Dragons of the Li family in each generation are permitted to view it.

Li Jiangchen pondered for a moment and then agreed.

If Opening Methods could be continuously Fused like similar martial arts, then he would profit greatly.

"I didn't bring that Movement Technique Secret Manual with me. I will exchange it with the Daoist Priest after returning to Yongning County."

"That would be excellent."

North Cliff was not a short distance from Yongning County. Along the way, Li Jiangchen gradually discovered Yun Xu's talkative Physique.

Finding an opportunity, Li Jiangchen returned to the boat to rest.

In the afternoon, the cloud boat arrived in front of the Demon Suppression Division manor.

Shen Honglian and her brother hurried over, their gaze sweeping across the cloud boat, seeing the unconscious women.

"Your Excellency's ability is astonishing; you truly slew that Wind Demon and rescued the abducted women," Shen Honglian said, her face flushed.

"This time, it's all thanks to Daoist Yun Xu of White Cloud Temple for his assistance," Li Jiangchen introduced to the two. "These women had their blood sucked by the Wind Demon and were also frightened. The two of you should send them back to their respective homes after they awaken."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Beside them, Daoist Yun Xu came before Li Jiangchen, spread his palm, revealing a yellowed slip of paper.

"Lord Li, this is a prescription for calming the spirit and nourishing blood. After these women awaken, have them drink it for three days, and it will replenish their depleted Origin Qi."

"In that case, I thank the Daoist Priest on behalf of these women."

"Alright, this humble Daoist is in a hurry to forge the Materials in my hand into Magical Artifacts. If Lord Li decides to make the exchange, you can find me at the Youji Blacksmith Shop in the city."

After speaking, Daoist Yun Xu turned and left.

'Youji Blacksmith Shop...' Li Jiangchen watched Yun Xu's departing back, murmuring in his heart.

This was the other party's first time in Yongning City, so how could he know of the Youji Blacksmith Shop's existence, unless Yun Xu's initial destination in Yongning was there.

Soon, the Demon Slaying Platform executed the massive Wind Demon, which turned into a pool of blood.

Beside it, a large pot was set up, boiling soothing medicinal herbs. Under the strong scent of traditional medicine, the women gradually woke up.

As the news spread, many common people rushed over.

"Oh my heavens, it really is that damned Wind Demon."

"Ningxiang, my child, you're still alive, boohoo."

"Thank you, Lord Li."

Many relatives of the women shed tears and knelt before Li Jiangchen, but he avoided them.

"Honglian, you've worked hard these three days boiling and purchasing medicinal herbs. The silver for the herbs will be charged to the division's account." After speaking, Li Jiangchen turned and left.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Shen Honglian's beautiful eyes gazed at Li Jiangchen's retreating figure, a trace of emotion surfacing in her heart.

So, this was His Excellency's true nature?

"Honglian, watch the heat, the water is about to overflow," Shen Luo urged.

"Oh, oh, coming."

...At this moment.

Behind the Youji Blacksmith Shop.

"Great Master You, Junior Yun Xu of White Cloud Temple, specifically comes to pay respects on the orders of my master, Yunlan," Yun Xu said respectfully, cupping his fists.

"Great Master... Heh, now I am just a cripple who wishes to spend his twilight years in his hometown." Shopkeeper You's face showed sadness. Hearing the name Yunlan, a clear and cold Daoist nun's figure appeared in his mind.

"Why have you come this time?"

"Yun Xu has come, firstly to ask Great Master to refine our temple's Qi Devouring Magical Thorn, and secondly to protect Great Master's safety."

"Safety?" Shopkeeper You frowned, catching the key point.

Yun Xu sighed and said: "A few months ago, the Ancient Demon from Suspended Mountain was born, causing demons to riot and flee.

Now, within the Great Shang Dynasty, many fleeing demons from Suspended Mountain have appeared.

My master is worried about Great Master's safety, so she specifically ordered me to come."

"Ancient Demon..." Shopkeeper You nodded.

Before he was injured, he was an Artifact Refining Great Master of the Artifact Refining Pavilion, devoted to Artifact Refining and not concerned with demon slaying, but he had also heard the name of the Ancient Demon.

This demon inherited from ancient times, a special parasitic demon that can parasitize the bodies of demons and Mortals, constantly seizing their essence to live.

The parasitic method is secretive; it is said that demons that have been parasitized have their minds controlled, yet they cannot detect it themselves.

Unexpectedly, even Yongning, this border county town, was affected.

"A time of trouble," Shopkeeper You sighed, turning his head and saying, "Bring out the Materials.

Although this old man is crippled, refining one or two Magical Artifacts is still not a problem."

Soon, Shopkeeper You took the Materials and entered the hot Artifact Refining secret chamber.

The next day.

Li Jiangchen, carrying the Nine Shadows of the Wind Spirit Secret Manual he had copied last night, arrived at the Youji Blacksmith Shop.

"This Nine Shadows of the Wind Spirit is indeed exquisite. However, the ink doesn't seem to be dry yet..." Daoist Yun Xu said, looking at the ink stain on his fingertip with confusion.

"Cough, cough, it's been humid recently, I forgot to take it out to dry. Just tell me if you want to exchange or not," Li Jiangchen said.

"Exchange! Exchange!"

Yun Xu was also a martial arts enthusiast. Seeing the exquisiteness of the Nine Shadows of the Wind Spirit, he wouldn't give up and casually took out the yellowed Indestructible Sword Body Secret Manual from his Huai.

With the Secret Manual in hand, Li Jiangchen turned to leave when Shopkeeper You's voice came from behind him.

"Lord Li, have you come to collect your sword?"

Turning back, Shopkeeper You held a three-foot long green-edged sword, its blade adorned with special patterns, revealing a cold glint.

"Good sword."

Li Jiangchen took the hilt, flicked it with a finger, and True Qi injected into it. The sword body let out a soft hum, as if about to fly out of his hand.

"The Materials Lord Li brought were good; this old man was fortunate enough to forge a Magical Artifact."

"Magical Artifact." Li Jiangchen caressed the sword body, feeling that the long sword before him was incredibly sharp, its strength far surpassing his previous Hundred Refinements Sword.

Most importantly, True Qi flowed into it smoothly.

If he were to use this sword to perform the Thirty-Six Demon Slaying Swords, its power would increase even further.

This was the weapon used by an Innate Martial Artist.

"However, there is still one final step missing, which requires Lord Li's cooperation."

"What step?"

"Magical Artifacts have spirits; they need to be consecrated with the Lord's blood to awaken their spirit."

"Blood, huh..."

Li Jiangchen nodded, wiping his palm across the sword body. The sharp edge pierced his skin, and fresh blood seeped into it, creating a connection between his mind and the long sword before him.

"From now on, I shall call you demon slaying."