Mountain and Sea Demon Martial Arts, Starting with Vertical Pupils

Chapter 75 7 Cases

Pharmacist Xu looked at Chen Luo with a strange expression, but did not ask any further questions. He simply said, "Alright, I will relay what Commander Luo said verbatim."

"Thank you, Pharmacist," Chen Luo said with a smile.

He still feels like he's about to die when he thinks about entering the temple, but now that he hears that Zhou Xiaoliang and the other two will suffer a bit, his mind is completely at ease. He thinks that it will be easier to cultivate the Heart Sutra of Samatha-Vipassana in the future.

"After today's events, you should be able to have some peace and quiet inside the martial arts school. Commander Luo is also helping to look after things outside. From now on, you can just focus on your training."

Pharmacist Xu smiled and said, "Moreover, your timing in entering the temple now is actually perfect. In a while, several important figures should be visiting my Qingshan County. If you can break through to the inner realm during this period, you should be able to obtain many opportunities."

"An important figure?" Chen Luo's heart skipped a beat. "Could it be reinforcements sent by the Lan County Mountain Guard?"

He remembered hearing Lu Qun say that because of the two beast roars and many strange beast movements in the past year, the Mountain Guard Command had reported to Lan County, and Lan County was said to be sending people down to investigate the situation.

Pharmacist Xu nodded. "Yes, but they weren't from the Mountain Guard Division, but from the Demon Suppression Division."

"The Demon Suppression Bureau?"

Chen Luo pondered the name. "Jing" means peace and stability. He wondered, "Is it an organization specifically responsible for quelling local demonic disturbances?"

"That's right," Pharmacist Xu said with a smile. "You can think of the Demon Suppression Division as a larger version of the Mountain Guard Division."

"Huh?" Chen Luo asked, puzzled.

"Because Dalin only establishes mountain guard offices in places surrounded by mountains, such as Qingshan County."

"In contrast, in remote counties like Lan County, which lack mountains, there are usually no mountain guards, only demon-pacifying offices."

Pharmacist Xu explained, "The Demon Suppression Division has a very high rank, belonging to an institution one level higher than the Mountain Guard Division. According to the law, it conducts unified supervision, dispatch, and command of the Mountain Guard Divisions within its jurisdiction, and will also provide reinforcements when necessary. This time, the people from the Demon Suppression Division came to provide reinforcements to the area."

Chen Luo suddenly realized, "So, the Mountain Guards are local henchmen, while the Demon Suppression Division is a large Mountain Guards that sits in the central command."

"That's right." Pharmacist Xu smiled. "Moreover, due to the requirements of their duties, the Demon Suppression Division is extremely powerful. Even the weakest Demon Suppression Guard is at least at the Inner Realm of the Hidden Realm. For example, Commander Luo Yi used to serve in the Demon Suppression Division. Because he was seriously injured, and the Mountain Guard Division of Qingshan County was short of people at the time, he returned to Qingshan County to serve as the Grand Commander of the Mountain Guard Division."

"I see." Chen Luo had learned something new. He then asked in confusion, "What does the arrival of the Demon Suppression Division have to do with my advancement to the Inner Realm?"

"Because this time is very special."

Pharmacist Xu smiled and said, "What's special is that, firstly, it just so happens that the Martial Selection Division is conducting its annual local inspection recently. I heard that the people from the Martial Selection Division who come down to inspect will come to Qingshan County together with the Demon Suppression Guard."

"The Martial Selection Division's assessment covers all aspects, with the evaluation of outstanding disciples being the most important part. If you can enter the inner realm before that, with your talent, it shouldn't be difficult for you to be recommended to the upper county."

"So the Martial Arts Selection Division also sends people." Chen Luo was surprised.

"Not just the Military Selection Division,"

Pharmacist Xu smiled and continued, "Secondly, the leader of this team, the Jingyao Guard, is said to be quite extraordinary. His name is Du Wanfeng. Not only is his strength unfathomable, but his background is also quite remarkable. Before serving as the Jingyao Guard, he came from one of the seven sects on the border."

"The Seven Border Sects?" Chen Luo was taken aback.

"The Seven Border Sects are the seven major sects that guard the border of Dalin."

Pharmacist Xu gave a brief explanation and then stopped there, "You are about to cultivate the Heart Sutra, so there are some things I won't go into detail about. You will know them in the future. Just know that if you can leave an impression on Du Wanfeng, you will definitely benefit immensely in the future."

After saying that, he added, "Of course, there's no need to deliberately show off. Martial arts should focus on itself. Just focus on your own cultivation. These are just the results of your progress in martial arts and the realization of your talent, not the goal. Don't put the cart before the horse. Your only goal right now is to concentrate on cultivation and advance to the Inner Realm."

"I understand," Chen Luo nodded, naturally understanding the principle.

In the path of martial arts, only one's own strength is fundamental. All status, recognition, and respect are external and merely appendages to martial arts strength.

So he wasn't fixated on those things; he was thinking about something else entirely.

As far as he knows, the departments of the Dalin government are...

The Department of Revenue was in charge of finances, the Department of Military Selection was in charge of talent selection, the Department of Ceremonies was in charge of rituals, the Department of Mountain Guards was in charge of local defenses, and the Department of Pacifying Demons was in charge of the central government of counties and prefectures... These arrangements were quite meticulous.

In addition, Da Lin is said to have seven major sects guarding its borders, which must be a considerable force.

However, such a scene might be quite good under normal circumstances.

But for Da Lin, this is clearly unreasonable.

Because these institutions and sects are all the foundation that enables the human race to protect itself and even grow stronger.

If that's the case, how could the Zhujian Demon Court, which keeps the Great Lin under its control, possibly allow it?

Just like raising poultry in captivity, once they're already in captivity, how can we allow them to disperse and gather together to grow stronger? Aren't we afraid that they'll escape their cages?

Thinking of this, Chen Luo suddenly realized that the only measure he knew of the Demon Court to prevent the human race of Dalin from growing stronger and breaking free from its shackles seemed to be the monster tide.

As for these institutions and sects that allow the Great Lin to accumulate strength, which can even be said to be the foundation of the human dynasty's prosperity, there seems to be nothing to stop them.

According to Commander Luo, the Demon Court and Da Lin are vastly different in strength, and he does not believe that the Zhujian Demon Court cannot stop them.

But why not stop it?

Could it be that the Zhujian Demon Court has become so powerful that it is not afraid of the human race developing at will?

If that's the case, then why is there a monster tide?

Chen Luo became increasingly puzzled and couldn't help but ask Pharmacist Xu about everything that Commander Luo had told him that day, as well as his current doubts.

After a long silence, Pharmacist Xu slowly said, "I can't explain the reason either. Maybe a few people know, or maybe no one in the entire Da Lin region really understands the reason."

"But one thing I know for sure is that the Zhujian Demon Court would never dare to let my Great Lin grow stronger. The means by which it keeps my human race in captivity and weakens my human race are not just a single monster tide."

"Besides the monster tide, what other methods are there?" Chen Luo immediately asked.

"Once you enter the inner realm and go to the upper county, you will naturally know."

Pharmacist Xu seemed to have thought of something, and his expression became somewhat grave. He took a deep breath and said, "But right now, your most urgent task is to break through to the Inner Realm. If I tell you now, it is very likely to affect your state of mind and will not do you any good."

Seeing his expression, Chen Luo knew without a doubt that it must be something bad. His heart sank slightly, and he wisely refrained from asking any further questions. "Disciple understands."

After listening to a few more instructions from Pharmacist Xu, and then seeing Gu Youcai waiting outside the courtyard gate when Pharmacist Xu was escorted there.

Hu Zilan was standing next to Gu Youcai.