Kryptonian fate deduction, invincibility starts from killing monsters

Inside the Yanbin Restaurant, Hu Dongxing and a group of constables were seated in a private room.

Shen Lin, who had just become a martial artist, was also invited to join them.

With wine and meat prepared, Hu Dongxing didn't rush to start. Instead, he raised his glass, his expression solemn, and said, "Everyone! This first cup of wine is to honor those brothers who sacrificed themselves!"

As he spoke, he looked at Shen Lin and explained, "Brother Shen may not have been a martial artist for long, but he should understand that while slaying demons offers generous rewards, the risks are equally significant.

This time, only you and... that what's-his-name survived from your squad. Last year, our county constabulary lost a total of fifty-seven brothers.

These brothers had no rank, and weren't even considered officials. The imperial court naturally won't provide any compensation. Their affairs will naturally be taken care of by us, the living.

You should have obtained quite a few benefits from the demons, and with the rewards from the Demon Suppression Division coming soon, your net worth will exceed many people in this Qiulin County in a single day.

Therefore, you need to set aside some of those rewards to send to the families of those sacrificed brothers."

Saying this, he pointed to Sun Zhi and the other constables, saying, "Don't think I'm bullying you. All of these constables do the same. There's no other way. Who told us to be martial artists?"

Shen Lin showed no displeasure and nodded, saying, "County Constable Hu, I understand!"

Seeing him agree, Hu Dongxing smiled with satisfaction and led the way in spilling the wine in his cup onto the ground.

For others, the greatest benefit of slaying demons might be the rewards they receive.

But for Shen Lin, obtaining the lifespan of demons was the most important thing.

As for wealth, although purchasing cultivation techniques and resources required a considerable amount, he wouldn't be lacking because of these condolence payments.

It's just that he didn't expect...

Shen Lin took a deep look at Sun Zhi. Although he didn't say anything, the sarcasm in his eyes was evident.

Those brothers were all pushed into the fire pit by you.

Do you think giving some extra money after their deaths is enough to make up for their families?

"Alright! Come, come, come, this second cup of wine..."

After paying respects to the deceased colleagues, the atmosphere in the room became much livelier under Hu Dongxing's lead.

Everyone began toasting and enjoying the fine wine and food.

But Sun Zhi was somewhat absent-minded.

He still couldn't figure out what Shen Lin was up to.

At first, he thought this guy wanted to expose the things he had done in front of the county constable and others during the banquet.

Although he was somewhat apprehensive about this, he was actually prepared with his excuses.

No matter what, Sun Zhi's confidence in returning to the county constabulary stemmed from the fact that he had done things cleanly, leaving no clues.

Shen Lin's words alone wouldn't be enough to convict him.

But Shen Lin was sitting there without saying a word, only occasionally glancing at him with a gloomy look.

This made Sun Zhi feel increasingly uneasy.

Because he couldn't figure out the other party's intentions.

Just as he was thinking of finding an opportunity to test the waters, Shen Lin suddenly got up, seemingly wanting to go to the restroom.

Seeing this, Sun Zhi waited for a while, then also got up, walked out of the private room, and prepared to talk to Shen Lin alone.

Shen Lin was still young, so naturally he wouldn't be in a hurry to relieve himself after drinking a little wine.

He was deliberately waiting for Sun Zhi.

Seeing Sun Zhi walk over, Shen Lin smiled and said, "I heard Constable Sun made quite a profit this time?"

"You should have left that mantis demon alive."

Sun Zhi answered irrelevantly, his voice low.

"Constable Sun is joking. You've been in this Qiulin County for so many years. The testimony of a mere demon can't bring you down."

"It's good that you know!"

Sun Zhi replied in a deep voice, with no hint of relief on his face.

If Shen Lin had reported him as soon as he returned to the county constabulary, he wouldn't be as nervous as he was now.

He was confident that he had handled everything he had done cleanly. The few who had colluded with him and returned alive had also made a pledge of allegiance at the time. If he was exposed, they wouldn't be able to escape either.

Even if those demons he had cooperated with came forward to testify, he could say that they were slandering him.

After all, the county constabulary would naturally know who to believe: a constable who had slain countless demons, or the testimony of demons.

But now, Shen Lin hadn't done anything wrong, which was what made Sun Zhi the most uncomfortable.

Without knowing the other party's plans, he couldn't prepare a response.

Thinking of this, he stopped beating around the bush and said directly to Shen Lin, "What do you want?"

Shen Lin smiled playfully and said, "I don't want much. I just hope Constable Sun can take me along to make a fortune."

Hearing this, Sun Zhi frowned at first, then sized Shen Lin up and down, chuckled, and said, "Want to exchange for Meridian Opening martial arts from the Demon Suppression Division?"

He thought he understood the other party's thoughts.

Shen Lin was already a martial artist at a young age, so naturally he wanted to cultivate further.

But going from martial artist to the Meridian Opening realm couldn't be done by continuing to practice the Blood Battle Saber Technique.

The Meridian Opening realm required finding the meridians within the body and then opening them with the power of qi and blood.

Relying on a common martial art like the Blood Battle Saber Technique to comprehend the meridians within the body was too difficult.

At the very least, apart from those veterans who fought on the border all day long, Sun Zhi hadn't heard of many people who could open their meridians with the Blood Battle Saber Technique.

Moreover, even if Shen Lin was talented enough to open his meridians with the Blood Battle Saber Technique, he could only open two meridians at most.

To advance further in the Meridian Opening realm, one needed to open at least three meridians.

Shen Lin didn't know what he was thinking. Hearing this, he was stunned for a moment, but his expression didn't change at all. He said ambiguously, "Who wouldn't want to?"

The other party's guess wasn't entirely wrong.

This guy Sun Zhi was really inhumane, trading the lives of his own people with the demons, which made Shen Lin very disgusted.

If he wanted to kill him, Shen Lin only needed to wait a little longer at the mantis demon's place last night.

But after some thought, he decided to spare his life for now.

Beheading him with a knife would certainly be satisfying, but what then?

Finding demons wasn't an easy task.

Whether it was Shen Lin, who had just arrived, or his predecessor, who had been in Qiulin County for many years, their understanding of demons was too limited. They needed someone to take them to approach this world.

Sun Zhi was a good choice.

This guy had been trading with demons for so long, he must have his own ways to find them.

Shen Lin now only had a year to live, and he couldn't afford to waste any time.

He had to quickly accumulate demon lifespan, and at the same time find ways to obtain some higher-level cultivation techniques, break through as soon as possible, and extend his lifespan.

For this purpose, it was acceptable to keep this guy alive for the time being.

More importantly, killing him with one strike would be too easy for this guy.

Shen Lin already had some wonderful plans in his mind.

Thinking of this, he smiled and asked, "Constable Sun, what do you think of my suggestion?"