my master immediately."The two of them didn't say anything, and followed the waiter to a private room where they sat down.Less than half an hour.A middle-aged man in fine clothes strode in from outsid...Regardless of how I lived in my past life, now that I've arrived here, I am a member of the Qin people. Demons and fiends regard humans as their food source. If they grow stronger someday, my fate will not be any better!
“I joined the Zhenmo Division, became a demon slayer, they say it's to protect the people of Da Qin, but it's more like I'm seeking a way out for myself—”
The raging fire at the Zhang family's home was reflected in Shen Changqing's pupils.
Do not truly come into contact with demons.
I will never be able to understand how serious the harm brought by demons and monsters truly is.
Perhaps in the eyes of demons, humans are no different from other pigs and sheep, and consuming humans is a natural instinct. But he is not a demon, so he naturally couldn't empathize with that.
“As a member of the human race, I naturally stand from the perspective of my own people!”
Shen Changqing was relieved.
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As a human, he naturally couldn't stand from the perspective of pigs and sheep to consider whether those who became food were pitiful.
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The same.
He is human and cannot consider things from the perspective of demons, nor can he think whether it is natural for them to regard humans as food.
Back to the yamen.
First, Shen Changqing asked Shi Qing to count today's harvest.
The Zhang family resided in Lin'an City, and while not the most prominent clan, they were considered a respectable one. During the confiscation of their property, large chests and smaller boxes were carried out, indicating they possessed considerable wealth.
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That's it.
Shi Qing Sheng could only count the inventory all night.
When the fish maw in the east turned white, everything was finally settled.
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“Master, all of the Zhang family’s assets have been tallied. All the shop deeds and other items, combined, are worth 130,000 silver taels!”
130,000 taels!
Shén Chángqīng nodded, it was somewhat different from what he had expected, but not much.
The Zhao family was at its peak, with assets totaling around 210,000 taels of silver. The Zhang family, while not as wealthy as the Zhao family, still had a considerable amount of wealth, with assets of about 130,000 taels.
"With one Zhao family and one Zhang family, there are already over 300,000 taels. A small city like Lin'an is like this, so how much wealth would the big families in other counties and even the capital have!"
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Shen Changqing couldn't help but sigh.
When he was in the Demon Suppression Division, his monthly salary, which was only one tael of silver.
Now that he is a demon slayer, his salary has increased to five taels.
No matter what you say.
All demon hunters are professions who lick blood from the blade, a high salary is also normal. Moreover, the real benefits of entering the Demon Suppression Department have always been more than just salary.
Nevertheless, it is so.
The exorcist's salary is already much higher than that of others.
A Huangjie exorcist earns five taels of silver a month, coming to only sixty taels a year. The Zhao family's assets in Lin'an City could sustain one Huangjie exorcist for three thousand and five hundred years without eating or drinking.
“Three thousand five hundred——”
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Shen Changqing felt a bit of toothache.
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It is now.
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Standing beside him, Shi Qing Sheng saw Shen Chang Qing's changing expression and couldn't help but whisper a reminder: "Sir, the assets of both families are only temporarily deposited in the government treasury. They haven't been sent to the capital yet."
Sometimes, there can be discrepancies between the recorded inventory and the actual physical stock on hand. This is unavoidable.
That's it for here.
He closed his mouth.
But Shi Qingsheng's words suddenly made Shen Changqing realize something.
The meaning of what the other party said.
Anyone who isn't a fool can hear it.
“Have county magistrates always been like this” Shen Changqing’s expression remained unchanged; he neither showed anger nor eagerness.
Of course.
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Shi Qingsheng nodded and immediately smiled again: "Otherwise, how could the Zhao family, in just ten or twenty years, have such a vast industry in Lin'an City You must know that even a county magistrate's monthly salary is only a few ounces of silver."
"What do you think is the range of acceptable difference, so as not to cause any trouble"
"The assets of both families were counted by low-ranking officials. As long as it wasn't too excessive, the court wouldn't conduct a thorough investigation. However, it was also not advisable to use too much. Thirty million taels, my lord, it would be most appropriate to move no more than three million taels."
Shi Qingsheng performed very experiencedly.
As for this, Shen Changqing had a clear understanding in his heart.
Obviously, the other party often followed Zhao Fang around, doing things like this was nothing new.
However, Shi Qingsheng's words did indeed move him.
30,000 taels of silver.
Even if he followed his own yellow-ranked demon slayer's salary, it would take hundreds of years to save enough.
As soon as he thought of this.
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Shen Changqing's gaze fell on Shi Qingsheng: "What should be said and what shouldn't be said, I believe you understand very well. Although I am only acting as the county magistrate, I am still a person from the Demon Suppression Division."
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For the Demon Suppression Division, there are plenty of ways to make someone shut their mouth.
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This goes without saying, wouldn't you agree
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"Rest assured, sir, I know nothing!" Shi Qing Sheng hurriedly replied.
"Very good!"
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Shen Changqing nodded in satisfaction and immediately said, "The Zhao family and the Zhang family, all their assets confiscated this time total three hundred and ten thousand taels of silver. You must be sure to record everything properly here, do not miss anything."
As for the rest, just do whatever is convenient.
"I understand!"
“Also, have someone prepare some blood-tonifying supplements and chicken, duck, and fish. Have them sent over immediately. If the government stipend is not enough, I will cover the rest.”
“Yes, my subordinate will do it now!”
Shi Qingsheng respectfully withdrew.
Less than an hour.
Shi Qingsheng sent everything over, and along with the supplements came a thick stack of silver notes.
Shen Changqing counted it over, the silver notes were about thirty thousand taels, to be strict, a few taels short.
Looking at the full table of food, he also felt a sense of emotion.
"A meal costs several taels of silver, this expenditure is not small. Relying solely on the salary issued by the Demon Suppression Division, if I want to improve my cultivation level, it will undoubtedly waste a lot of time."
Panel enhancements are necessary, as are killing points. However, daily consumption replenishment is equally crucial.
In times past.
Chen Changqing didn't think this would be a problem, but now as his realm continues to rise, the consumption also strengthens gradually.
Up to the present.
A breakthrough requires significant preparation to replenish the body's consumption.
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Otherwise.
He wouldn't be so straightforward as to squeeze out 30,000 taels of silver from both houses.
Having had previous experience.
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Shen Changqing first ate some food to fill his stomach, then began to focus and enter the panel to improve his martial arts.
The Thirteen Protectors intensively trained, enhancing their abilities!
Five points of killing value consumed.
A powerful suction force emanated from all parts of the body. The food that had been eaten in the stomach vanished at an incredible speed, transforming into a surging flow of qi and blood.
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Very soon.
Then a strong feeling of hunger came over him.
Shen Changqing didn't hesitate, seizing the opportunity to eat a considerable amount of food.
Finally—
His body trembled.
On normal skin, there seems to be a faint glimmer flowing.
Thus ends the matter.
The Thirteen Taibao have been training hard, and they have already broken through to the seventeenth level.
External strength enhancement, Qi and blood circulation abundantly.
Shen Changqing began to allow the Heavenly Martial Qi to make a breakthrough.
A thought crossed his mind.
The kill value instantly consumed ten points.
Next comes the depletion of physical Qi and Blood, which in turn transforms into Heavenly Martial True Qi within the Dantian.
Soon, the true qi in the dantian reached a state of fullness. When this overflowing true qi could not break through the constraints of the dantian, it began to compress in reverse —
One drop!
Two drops!
The qi of transformation, begins to transition from gaseous to liquid.
Unbeknownst to him, an indefinite amount of time passed. All the true qi within his dantian transformed into a crimson liquid, resembling a crystal-clear spring, calmly resting there.
At the same time as the true qi liquefies.
All the meridians throughout the body, which were previously unconnected, instantly intertwined. The thin membrane-like inner Qi that was normally within the body grew wildly and became incredibly solid at this moment.
At the same time.
An overwhelming sense of weakness also surged into my heart.
That feeling of being both full and weak intertwined, causing Shen Changqing's spirit to waver for a moment.
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After realizing it.
He hurriedly grabbed everything on the table, regardless of what it was, and stuffed it all into his mouth.
It was just a moment.
The tabletop was a mess, all the food had gone into Shen Changqing's belly, but even so, it still wasn't enough to fill that consuming emptiness.
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"Here comes the person!"
A loud shout.
Someone immediately pushed the door open.
“Master, what are your orders” Shi Qing Sheng bowed, but out of the corner of his eye he saw the messy desk and was secretly startled.
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He clearly remembered that the food he had brought was enough for several strong men to eat.
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But I didn't expect that in such a short time, it would be eaten up by one person.
However.
Thinking of his master's status, Shi Qingsheng didn't think much about it.
Those who can slay demons and evils, it's reasonable for them to eat more.
Shen Changqing took out a silver note worth ten taels and handed it directly to Shi Qingsheng: "Get me another table ready right away, at double the standard from before!"
"Uh, this humble one obeys!"
Shi Qingsheng did not dare to ask any more, took the silver note and went down.
Shen Changqing sat cross-legged on the stool, still and closed his eyes to feel the changes in his body now.
Thirteen Taibao's cultivation broke through to the seventeenth level, and his overall physical quality has improved significantly.
But there are also obvious drawbacks.
That's the kind of improvement, it's a bit hard to keep up with the consumption of inner skill enhancement.
Similarly, it's about taking things to the next level.
Tiān Wǔ gāng qì from the eleventh layer broke through to the twelfth layer, almost draining all of his qi and blood.
Therefore, it can be seen.
If the Thirteen Protectors only improved their external skills after intense training, and then started to improve their internal energy, it wouldn't be enough to sustain the consumption.
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"The thirteenth layer of Heavenly Martial Qi, the consumption will definitely be greater. The Thirteen Guardians may need to cultivate to the nineteenth layer to withstand that instant's consumption."
To put it plainly, the level of this martial art is ultimately too low.
Even if the killing value breaks through its limits, compared to other martial arts, the cost-effectiveness is already falling behind.
If the cost-effectiveness doesn't keep up, then it's destined to consume more killing points in order to achieve the desired effect.
As for this, Shen Changqing also wanted to change his martial arts.
Although he had ideas in mind, he couldn't take any action without being able to return to the Demon Suppression Division.
It wouldn't be appropriate to keep the killing intent stored and only transform it slowly back at the Demon Suppression Division.
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Right now, Lin'an City is seething with undercurrents. Just as I eradicated a Yongsheng League stronghold, who knows when they will make another move
Therefore.
Under limited conditions, strive to improve yourself as much as possible.
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