I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 79: Chapter 77: The Distinction of Demons and Monsters

Resources are the primary prerequisite for advancement.

Without sufficient resources, making progress is nearly impossible.

However, he didn’t need to worry in the short term.

With the wealth he had accumulated in Qingshan, his finances could still support him.

At least, stepping into the True Qi Realm wouldn’t be a problem.

And once he reached the next level after the True Qi Realm, making money wouldn’t be a difficult matter.

"Lord Fang, Lord Shen requests your presence."

Just then, a voice called out from outside his courtyard.

Fang Xing quickly came to his senses.

’Shen Ye is looking for me...’

’Looks like it’s time for a mission.’

This would be his first one.

He walked to the courtyard gate and opened it. A person was standing outside.

A woman.

Xu Yao!

One of the Official Captains.

She wore a sharp, cyan martial attire, cutting a heroic and impressive figure.

"Is it time to move out?" Fang Xing asked, looking at Xu Yao.

Xu Yao nodded. "Yes, it seems so."

"Let’s go then."

Fang Xing asked no more questions and strode off, with her following.

Xu Yao followed closely behind.

Soon, the two arrived at the main hall.

Everyone else was already present.

Shen Ye sat in the main seat.

When Fang Xing arrived, the others nodded in greeting. He stepped into the main hall and took an empty seat, and Xu Yao sat down beside him.

"How have you been these past few days?" Shen Ye asked, looking at Fang Xing.

Fang Xing nodded. "Alright."

"Lord, is it time to take action?" Fang Xing asked, looking at Shen Ye.

Shen Ye nodded. "Yes. There are two missions this time. You and I will each lead a team to carry one out."

’Two missions...’

Fang Xing narrowed his eyes as he listened to Shen Ye.

"One is a mission concerning Demons and Monsters, and the other is about an Evil Cult. Here are the two files. Take a look." As he spoke, Shen Ye picked up two files from a nearby table and handed them to Fang Xing.

Taking the files, Fang Xing examined them carefully, his expression gradually turning serious.

Both missions—the one involving Demons and Monsters and the one targeting the Evil Cult—were extremely difficult.

The file on the demon, however, didn’t mention a Great Demon. It was a Spirit Monster.

Still, it was stronger than an ordinary Neutralizing Force Martial Artist.

The Evil Cult file, on the other hand, was about clearing out one of their strongholds.

"You can choose one of these two missions," Shen Ye said.

After a moment of contemplation, Fang Xing looked at Shen Ye. "Lord, I’ll choose the mission involving the demon."

"Oh?"

"You’re choosing the demon mission?" A trace of surprise flashed in Shen Ye’s eyes as Fang Xing spoke.

Fang Xing replied, "Lord, to be honest, I have never seen one of these Demons and Monsters before. I’ll treat this as practice. Besides, since it’s only a Spirit Monster Level demon, I’m confident it won’t be a problem. I will not disappoint you."

’He’d killed plenty of people, but this would be his first time dealing with a demon.’

’Fang Xing was also curious whether killing a demon would also grant him Enhancement Points.’

’This will be a test.’

’He was bound to encounter Demons and Monsters sooner or later anyway.’

’With his current strength, he felt no pressure as long as it wasn’t a Great Demon on par with the True Qi Realm.’

’If it were a Great Demon of the True Qi Realm, he definitely wouldn’t have picked this mission.’

A smile spread across Shen Ye’s face as he listened to Fang Xing. "Fine. Go ahead and give it a try. It doesn’t matter if you fail. Your life comes first."

Fang Xing nodded.

"Pick your people. It’s your first time, so you can pick anyone you want from this group," Shen Ye said.

Hearing this, everyone’s gaze snapped to Fang Xing.

A Spirit Monster Level demon was not something that would frighten them.

Either of the two missions was fine by them.

An assigned mission had to be done; it was different from a mission one chose for themselves.

Looking at the group, Fang Xing’s gaze swept over them, and he saw the fervent look in Feng Xiu’s eyes.

Beside him, Xu Yao also looked at him with an expectant gaze.

"I’ll take Feng Xiu and Xu Yao."

Fang Xing said.

"Just the two of them?" Shen Ye looked at him in surprise.

Fang Xing nodded. "Yes, two will be enough."

"...Alright then. Be extra careful."

Shen Ye didn’t say much more, just offered a word of caution.

Fang Xing then stood up to leave, taking the file on the demon. Feng Xiu and Xu Yao followed him.

After leaving the main hall, Fang Xing showed the file to his two new subordinates.

As teammates acting together, it was only natural that they should be well-informed.

...

"Lord, when do we set out?" Feng Xiu asked after they had both finished reading the file.

"Go back and pack. We’ll meet at the entrance of the Observatory in a quarter of an hour," Fang Xing said.

The two nodded without any objection and immediately went their separate ways.

Fang Xing also returned to his courtyard. He didn’t have much to pack. Aside from some silver for expenses and some restorative Elixirs, he grabbed his Demon Suppression Treasure Saber and went out.

...

「At the entrance of the Observatory.」

Fang Xing arrived early. Before long, Xu Yao and Feng Xiu arrived as well.

"All ready?" Fang Xing asked, looking at the two of them.

They both nodded.

"Then let’s set out."

Fang Xing gave the order and started to walk away, with the other two following behind.

...

An hour later, the three of them left Jiang Province City.

All three rode large horses with flowing, lively, cyan manes. They were more robustly built than ordinary horses.

This was a type of Exotic Horse, a Wind Spirit Steed, a crossbreed of a Fierce Beast and a horse.

It contained the bloodline of a Fierce Beast.

It was much fiercer than an ordinary horse.

Covering hundreds of miles in a day was an easy feat for them.

Fang Xing had originally planned to rent normal horses, but he hadn’t expected Xu Yao to tell him she had access to high-quality Exotic Horses.

Only after asking did he learn that Xu Yao’s family was in the horse business.

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Fang Xing couldn’t help but marvel. ’This place is full of hidden talents!’

’But then again, everyone who managed to get into the Observatory had some kind of backing.’