Chapter 182
The demon dragon felt as if the air around it was gripped by a cold, unyielding hand, rendering it immobile and unable to utter a single word.
For the first time since its birth, it experienced the bitter taste of fear and regret.
After Chen Huai'an's spiritual energy was depleted, it had attempted to seize demonic energy, but those energies were beyond its control. Instead of absorbing them, they began to devour its body. The fact that it was left with only its head was a direct result of absorbing demonic energy; if it hadn't threatened with its dragon energy, it would have lost its head by now.
"I’m going to start cultivating spiritual energy properly. You better step up and provide me with more food."
Chen Huai'an lifted his foot, sneering coldly, as his consciousness detached from his body, and his figure slowly faded away.
Beneath the Thunder Spirit Root, only the blood-red giant wolf, formed from demonic cancer cells, remained, eyeing the demon dragon with a predatory gaze.
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"Damn it! How dare you threaten me? I'll scatter your ashes!"
Chen Huai'an opened his eyes, pressing his hands down, and the blood mist in the entire training room was instantly siphoned into his body.
This was the nature of cultivating the Heavenly Demon Technique; while ordinary cultivators wasted the blood and energy expelled during marrow cleansing, the Heavenly Demon Technique could recycle and reuse it.
It was no wonder it was the technique of the first ancient demonic sect; even after being modified, it remained wickedly powerful.
He stood up, stretching his bare body. The impurities from the marrow cleansing fell away like shattered shells, revealing his sun-kissed skin beneath. He clenched his fists, and as he moved his muscles and bones, a series of crackling sounds echoed around him.
Walking to the mirror, he noticed that his muscles had grown significantly, and he had gained some height.
He estimated he was now about 1.9 meters tall. His muscles were not bulky, but they were gradually approaching the form of a powerful beast.
"What a pity I can't endlessly rely on devouring demon dragon cells to enhance the first volume of the Heavenly Demon Technique." Chen Huai'an felt quite satisfied with his current self.
On the surface, his cultivation level was at the second layer of Qi Refinement, but the power he could unleash from his physical body could easily reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
The speed of improvement in the demonic technique was indeed terrifying, but unfortunately, the requirements for the targets to be devoured were also increasing.
Devouring demon dragon cells was no longer sufficient; after reaching the fourth layer, he would need to seek higher-quality targets.
This was one of the reasons he spared the demon dragon's life; he wasn't afraid of the so-called self-detonation of dragon energy.
As for the second reason? It was still about dragon energy. That was originally his opportunity, and he couldn't let this demon dragon waste it by self-destructing, could he? Now the demon dragon could still survive for a while, waiting for Qingran to refine the Hundred Herbs Detoxification Pill. By then, the demon dragon's value would be fully extracted, and he could eliminate this wild dog at his leisure.
"Ahhh! Governor Chen!"
"Governor Chen is so handsome!"
The excited screams from outside the training room jolted Chen Huai'an from his thoughts.
He twitched his mouth, only to see that he had been surrounded by a group of young nurses.
These nurses were even more excited than three days ago, their cheeks flushed, covering their eyes as they wanted to look but dared not, their eyes sparkling between their fingers.
What was the fuss about?
Wasn't he just a handsome guy?
"Governor Chen is so well-endowed!"
"Wow! SO Big~"
Chen Huai'an couldn't help but chuckle.
Yes, his muscles had indeed grown quite a bit.
But wait!
His expression changed, and his gaze mechanically shifted downward.
"What the hell!!!"
Boom—!
One wall of the training room exploded.
Just as Wang Shouyi stepped out of the medical room, he saw a blurred blood shadow rushing toward him at breakneck speed.
"Such speed, could it be a monster?"
Wang Shouyi's expression darkened. This was the treatment point of the Demon-Slaying Division in J Province, filled with medical staff and injured personnel.
These medical staff and injured individuals had no means to resist.
If a demon outbreak occurred here…
He had to stop it!
He couldn't let the intruder rampage any further.
"Beast! Stop right there!"
Wang Shouyi drew his sword and charged forward.
"Get out of the way! I'm not wearing any clothes!"
A furious roar came from the blood shadow, causing Wang Shouyi to hesitate for a moment.
Not a monster, but… a person??
He immediately sheathed his sword to avoid injuring the individual, but this pause left him stuck in the middle of the path.
Bang!
Pfft—! Wang Shouyi's eyes widened as he felt like he had been hit by a freight train.
He coughed up blood, splattering it against the wall, leaving a human-shaped imprint. In that instant, he seemed to see the old headmaster of the orphanage smiling down at him from above.
"Quick! That boy is injured again! Get him to ICU!"
"What the hell! Get the defibrillator, his pupils are dilating!"
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An hour later.
In the hospital room, Chen Huai'an looked at Wang Shouyi, who was wrapped like a mummy on the hospital bed, and smiled shyly.
"Sorry, brother, I was in a bit of a rush back there, so I couldn't hit the brakes in time..."
"It's fine, I—I understand, cough cough…" Wang Shouyi struggled to open his eyes, smiling: "Governor Chen, you killed the Bone Porcelain Bodhisattva and eliminated a threat to the people. So many lives were spared because of you. I thank you on behalf of the common folk."
Hiss—! Chen Huai'an scratched his head, feeling even more guilty.
He had expected Wang Shouyi to be calm, angry, or demand compensation, but he never thought the boy would say thank you.
This young man looked to be only sixteen or seventeen, with bright eyes, and it was clear his words came from the heart, not laced with sarcasm.
But could there really be such pure-hearted people in the world?
Such a person would be perfect for the Demon-Slaying Division in C Province!
"Brother, I feel a connection with you. Why not come work for the Demon-Slaying Division? I guarantee top-notch benefits!"
Chen Huai'an had already arranged for Wang Shouyi to receive five insurances, a retirement fund, three meals a day, and a monthly salary of five hundred.
For cultivators, money was just a material concern, so a little financial incentive would suffice.
He could easily compensate Wang Shouyi in other ways.
For instance, having Wang Shouyi as his sparring partner.
Wang Shouyi thought seriously for a moment.
He hailed from the Western Kunlun and already had a master, so he couldn't take on another one.
However, his master had not forbidden him from joining worldly forces.
Since he intended to travel in the mortal realm, joining a faction would certainly make things easier.
Moreover, the mission of the Demon-Slaying Division was to slay demons, which aligned perfectly with his own goals.
"Governor Chen, I’m willing to join the Demon-Slaying Division, but I must first return to report to my master about the death of the Bone Porcelain Bodhisattva..."
"Brother Wang Shouyi, that Chen Huai'an is just a name-dropper; he’s not even a real governor. What qualifications does he have to recruit you into the Demon-Slaying Division?" A man walked into the hospital room, not the familiar figure of Huang Gubei, but a completely unfamiliar face. However, Chen Huai'an noticed Huang Gubei and Lin Chen standing at the door, their expressions not looking good.
"Who are you?" Wang Shouyi frowned.
He was speaking with the formidable Chen Huai'an, and being interrupted was understandably irritating.
"I am Lin Hao, the eldest son of the Lin family and the next head of the Lin clan!"
The man smiled slightly, casting a provocative glance at Chen Huai'an before stepping forward to grasp Wang Shouyi's bandaged hand, flattering him: "Truly, heroes emerge from the young! The incident in Jinde Ancient Town was all thanks to Brother Wang for slaying that king-level evil spirit. I wonder if you would consider joining my Lin family? If you agree, the position of governor of the J Province Demon-Slaying Division will be yours!"
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Chapter 197: Preparing a Grand Gift~
Lin Hao did not believe for a second that Chen Huai'an had the strength to kill the Bone Porcelain Bodhisattva with a single sword strike.
At that moment, the situation was dire, and Chen Huai'an's sudden appearance, along with the battle recorder he pulled out, revealed that the device had been shattered by the residual energy from the fight between Wang Shouyi and the Bone Porcelain Bodhisattva. While it looked intact on the outside, the internal components were already ruined, and the drones had also malfunctioned; after Chen Huai'an activated the first lightning talisman, they all plummeted from the sky like drunken flies.
With the explosive surge of spiritual energy, these technological products were gradually becoming obsolete.
When everyone came to the medical facility to visit Chen Huai'an, they happened to encounter Lin Hao, who had caught the scent of Wang Shouyi.
Thus, the earlier scene unfolded.
"Lin Hao, I warned you before; if you seek your own demise, don’t drag the Lin family into it." Lin Chen snorted coldly and turned to leave.
Her words had already made her stance clear. Chen Huai'an was a reasonable person, so whatever happened next would at least not be blamed on her.
A cold glint flashed in Lin Chen's eyes.
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