Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 74: Chapter 72: Law Enforcement Hall

The sky grew darker, and Chen Moxuan looked at the demon beast meat that couldn’t fit into the storage bags, feeling extremely regretful.

The squad had never fought such a large-scale annihilation battle, and even with the three storage bags supported by Yang Lie, it wasn’t enough this time.

He pondered whether to buy a few more storage bags after returning to Mo Ya Mountain, just in case.

“It’s such a pity to leave so much demon beast meat behind.”

Tian Yulei immersed his divine sense into the storage bag, thinking that squeezing out a bit more space would be good as well.

The meat of a Fire-Horned Rhinoceros is priced nearly double that of a Cyan Wood Ape, and it would be painful to abandon it.

Chu River was doing the same, throwing out some low-value items that could be discarded.

He would blame himself if he had something but couldn’t bring it back.

Ji An looked at the remaining beast meat, coughed, and said:

“I think if each of us carries half a side of meat while riding the Talisman Bird, we should be able to take it all.

A Talisman Bird can carry up to 500 pounds, and to ensure flight speed, each of us can carry over 200 pounds of demon beast meat.

“We can cover the bloody smell with medicinal powder, the nighttime temperature is still relatively suitable, but what about during the day?

By the time we return to Mo Ya Mountain, this meat would have started to rot.

We’re out of Cold Wind Talismans, and we have no means to lower the temperature.”

Jiang Qiuyue shook her head and sighed, knowing that no one could use a technique to lower the temperature.

“I can.”

Magical power circulated through his immortal vein as Ji An gently raised his hand, a gust of cold wind blew over, instantly freezing the fresh blood dripping from the half side of beast meat on the ground, and a layer of frost formed on the surface.

“Let’s do it this way!”

Chen Moxuan felt that surprises could be discovered at any moment, and everyone’s expressions lit up. Bringing back so much beast meat could bring in dozens more crystal stones.

After Ji An cast the spell, everyone took out oilcloths to cover and tightly bundle the beast meat.

Nighttime wasn’t suitable for flying, so they simply found a desolate place to set down a sealing array, assigned watch shifts, and the half-night guardians started sleeping.

…

Five days later.

The cultivators out hunting demons saw Ji An and his team carrying loads back, curious about their harvest, as not even storage bags could contain it all.

The squad easily disposed of the Fire Bull Rhinoceros meat at a few restaurants.

Walking out of the restaurant, Chen Moxuan said:

“You three go handle the other materials, Ji An and I will visit the sect’s Law Enforcement Hall, we’ll meet at the Drunken Immortal Inn tonight.”

The attack needs to be reported, even though he knew those loose cultivators had probably fled far, he couldn’t swallow this.

With a record, the sect would issue a warrant within its jurisdiction.

If not for Junior Brother Ji’s unexpected move, they might not have made it back.

“Alright!”

Tian Yulei agreed readily, satisfied with the amount of crystal stones from selling the demon beast meat just now.

“Senior Sister, Senior Brother, set aside two pieces of beast hide and twenty bottles of demon beast essence blood for me, I’ll buy them at market price later.”

Ji An instructed because he would definitely learn Fire Element Techniques later; the materials from the Fire-Horned Rhinoceros are top-grade, and as a talisman maker, he needed to keep some quality items for his own use.

Jiang Qiuyue enthusiastically responded, “Alright, I’ll save the best for Junior Brother.”

“Thank you, Senior Sister.”

Ji An cupped his hands and, after bidding farewell to the three, he and Chen Moxuan left the marketplace, heading up the mountain.

It had only been a few years since Mo Ya Mountain was occupied by the sect, after all, it was deep in the barbaric land, and the Mountain Protection Array would automatically attack anything flying.

To enter the spiritual vein, one must land at the foot of the mountain and proceed on foot.

They quickly arrived at the entrance of the grand array, and two Qi Refining Stage disciples responsible for guarding saw someone coming and immediately stepped forward to ask:

“Who goes there? What’s your purpose?”

Chen Moxuan stepped forward and cupped his hands:

“I am Chen Moxuan, and this is Ji An, both disciples of the sect.

A few days ago during our squad’s demon hunting outing, we were ambushed by several loose cultivators.

We are preparing to report the specific situation to the Law Enforcement Hall.”

As he spoke, he took out his jade token and asked for Ji An’s as well to present them to the guarding disciples for inspection.

After inspecting, the guarding disciples’ expressions softened.

One of them returned the jade token and coldly said:

“These loose cultivators are truly daring, attacking our disciples within the sect’s territory, they deserve to die!”

Then he turned his tone, asking with concern:

“Did Junior Brother’s squad suffer any casualties?”

“Thank you, Senior Brother, for your concern. We responded quickly and weren’t at a disadvantage.

Though we were still battling demon beasts, these clowns managed to slip away.”

“No casualties is good news, you two hurry and report it inside.

The Law Enforcement Hall is on the left fork as you enter, and you can’t stay in the spiritual vein for long, so be quick.”

“Thank you for the guidance, Senior Brother.”

Chen Moxuan cupped his hands, and the two entered the spiritual vein to find the Law Enforcement Hall.

They were received by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and Ji An recounted the situation, taking out the magic sword obtained:

“Uncle Master, this magical artifact was obtained by disciplining and killing one of the attackers, I wonder if the Qi mechanism within can be extracted.”

The cultivator took the magical artifact, smiling:

“Not bad, managing to counter-kill one without disgracing the sect’s name.

It’s been only a few days, naturally, the Qi mechanism can be extracted.”

“Alright, I have extracted it.

The Law Enforcement Hall will verify the information through its own channels, and if the report is confirmed, you will receive a reward of 100 Contribution Points.

Return in a month to inquire about the progress.”

Hearing that Contribution Points could be earned, Ji An felt that slaying the Tribulation Cultivator was worth it.

After completing the procedure, the two left the spiritual vein, Chen Moxuan said:

“The Law Enforcement Hall compiles a wanted list every few months, annotating various bounties.

If Junior Brother often ventures out, be sure to pick up a jade slip from the Law Enforcement Hall.”

…

Drunken Immortal Inn.

The private room was lively with people toasting, the atmosphere was warm.

The Demon Hunting Squad had achieved great successes twice in a row, everyone’s face beamed with genuine smiles.

Ji An subconsciously patted his storage bag; apart from beast hides and demon beast essence blood, he also received 256 spirit stones.

He managed to kill a Tribulation Cultivator on his own, and the spoils belonged solely to him.

In just under a month, earning over four hundred spirit stones, with such harvests sustaining for a few more months, wouldn’t a Foundation Establishment Pill be attainable?!

However, he knew that similar harvests would be hard to come by in the future; if demon hunting earned crystal stones so easily, who would quietly stay within the sect?

As the drink flowed, Jiang Qiuyue turned her head and asked:

“Junior Brother, the area your Small Cloud Rain Technique covers is so vast, what level have you practiced the technique to?”

“Perfection.”

“And what about the Geng Metal Finger and Water Curtain Technique?”

Jiang Qiuyue suddenly shook her head and said:

“I asked too much, Junior Brother doesn’t have to answer.”

Inquiring so detailedly was somewhat a breach of propriety, given they weren’t intended to be long-term teammates.

“It’s alright to tell Senior Sister, both techniques are at the Perfection Level as well.”

Ji An openly said, as these frequently used techniques were not necessary to hide; others should have deduced part of the truth.

Being candid allowed everyone to make a more realistic judgment of his strength, aiding better choices for suitable demon hunting areas for the squad.