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"None."

Li Daoxuan's eyebrows furrowed slightly as he delved into his memories, "That child disappeared without a trace."

"Your work leaves something to be desired, to actually leave a root when cutting weeds," Su Heng downed the tea in his cup in one gulp and accused unhappily.

"Uh..."

Li Daoxuan earnestly defended, "In order to apprehend Liu Qingqing, the losses we suffered were too devastating. Two Deputy Governors and over a dozen elders perished on the spot. I was seriously injured at the time, fell unconscious for a long time, and almost never woke up."

"By the time I came to, a month had passed."

"It was then that we began to investigate this matter and discovered there had always been a child with Liu Qingqing."

"Investigate?" Su Heng asked in surprise, "How did you investigate?"

"Liu Qingqing wasn't like the Demon Kings of the Sky Demon Alliance who claimed mountains for their own, nor did she slaughter wantonly in Baihua County," Li Daoxuan recalled, "She lived quietly in a secluded village."

"Who knows about such things," Li Daoxuan scoffed coldly, "But who would dare gamble? When she was weak, it took all the elite experts of the Demon Suppression Bureau to barely suppress her. Even then, prominent families exerted a lot of effort."

"Should her injuries heal, with a single thought, she could turn the entire Baihua County upside down, rivers running red with blood."

"That does sound formidable," Su Heng nodded.

"Over the years, we haven't been idle and have kept tracking this matter," Li Daoxuan said, "Now, we finally have some leads."

"Let's hear them."

"Remember Elder Zhao Luoying?" Li Daoxuan asked, "In the war to encircle the members of the Wolf King's sect, she was killed by an unnamed demon, leaving behind only a severed head. We analyzed this incident afterward and believe the culprit who killed Elder Zhao Luoying is very likely that child who was always with Liu Qingqing."

"He's been lying low and acting discreetly. Has he suddenly taken action with the intent to save his mother?" Su Heng speculated.

"Hmm."

Li Daoxuan nodded, "After Elder Zhao Luoying's death, several similar incidents occurred in the vicinity of Baihua County. Members of the Demon Suppression Bureau, elders of prominent families, and even greater demons of the Sky Demon Alliance, all fell. This confirmed my suspicions."

"And you, you must be careful as well," Li Daoxuan warned in a low voice, "When it deems the time right, it will choose to attack the Demon Suppression Tower."

"Then let it come," Su Heng bared a smile.

"You must have already achieved great mastery of the first three phases of the Eight Phases Secret Skill, right?" Li Daoxuan's gaze lingered on Su Heng for a moment.

He was sharp, sensing the subtle changes in aura, and was momentarily astonished.

"How much time has it been, your talent is truly too terrifying," Li Daoxuan initially reminisced and then shook his head with a wry smile, "When we first met, I could only just barely suppress you with the Demon Ape Transformation.

Now, you must have comprehended similar secret techniques from the Eight Phases Secret Skill, and if we were to fight again, this old body of mine stands no chance of victory against you."

"Youth is truly enviable," Li Daoxuan remarked emotionally.

"Your era has come to an end," Su Heng stated calmly.

"Well said," Li Daoxuan responded with a chuckle, "But this old frame of mine can still leave you something useful."

"Oh?" Su Heng raised an eyebrow.

He watched Li Daoxuan turn and walk toward the bookcase, from which he retrieved a small booklet and handed it over to him.

"Celestial Demon technique," Su Heng reached out to accept it, skimmed through briefly, and instantly understood, "These are the techniques you used when sparring with me."

"Correct."

"Regrettably," Li Daoxuan said with a hint of remorse, "I had hoped to pass this skill on and make it flourish, but instead, I walked down a dead end. By the time I realized I took the wrong path, it was too late, and my remaining time is limited."

"Nevertheless, the contents of this book should still offer you some insights."

"I will take a close look after I return," Su Heng sincerely promised Li Daoxuan.

"Hahaha," Li Daoxuan laughed carelessly, "I don't have your talent and innate gifts. I also never had your youthful vigor. My life has been full of regrets; I'm used to it."

"Just take a casual glance. If it's suitable, try practicing it. If not, feel free to throw it in the privy to wipe your ass; it doesn't matter," Li Daoxuan shook his head.

"You really are old," Su Heng looked into his eyes and sighed.

He gave a dismissive gesture.

Shouldering his Ghostly Trouble backpack, he tucked the booklet into his chest, turned, and left, his imposing figure gradually disappearing into the bright sunlight outside the door.

...

...

Back at the Demon Suppression Tower, Su Heng flipped through the cultivation secrets Li Daoxuan had left behind.

Although Li Daoxuan admitted he had gone down the wrong path, this summary of experiences still brought significant gains to Su Heng.

"Celestial Demon" was not a cultivation technique that improved one's cultivation level but was a special skill for overcoming the strong with the weak.

It was divided into three realms from beginner to complete mastery.

The first realm was known as Force Dissipation.

It involved using muscle vibrations and force to avoid damage.

At advanced levels, one could even rebound the force enacted by the opponent back at them in full.

When Su Heng first encountered Li Daoxuan,

Li Daoxuan had used techniques like these, but ultimately Su Heng relied on his Ghostly Trouble, overpowering him with sheer force.

The second realm, called Outburst,

Allowed one to pierce through an enemy's defenses with vibrational force to inflict extensive internal damage.

The third realm, referred to as "Qiankun," was the most profound.

At this stage, one could manipulate an opponent's body with their own force, turning their energy against them, in a state of formless and limitless chaos. Its effect bore some resemblance to the "Qiankun Great Shifting" Su Heng saw in ancient martial arts novels.

Su Heng spent three days, and finally "cultivated the Heavenly Gang Demon Sha" to a great level of proficiency.

And then he finally understood what Li Daoxuan meant when he said that he had walked into a dead end.

According to Li Daoxuan's original idea.

He created the martial arts "Heavenly Gang Demon Sha" to be a tool for the weak to overcome the strong.

But the core of this martial arts was actually the vibration of the force.

And the higher the cultivation realm, the higher the frequency of vibration required, which in turn, put greater strain on the body.

This led to the fact that only those with strong physiques, unusual compared to common folk, were qualified to bring "Heavenly Gang Demon Sha" to a great level of proficiency, which obviously contradicted Li Daoxuan's initial vision.

"However, although it doesn't match Li Daoxuan's original design, this cultivation technique is incredibly well-suited for me," Su Heng said.

Su Heng slowly stood up and took out a luminescent stone, holding it in his hand.

There was no visible exertion in his arms.

Just a gentle squeeze with his five fingers.

With a crackling sound.

The incomparably hard luminescent stone turned into a pile of fractured debris and dust, slipping through the gaps between his fingers.

Not only was Su Heng's physique formidable, but it also possessed unparalleled growth potential. The destructive power that the cultivation technique "Heavenly Gang Demon Sha" could unleash in his hands was simply unimaginable.

Thump thump thump!

The sound of knocking came from outside and interrupted Su Heng's thoughts.

"Click!" Su Heng pulled open the door, and the dim corridor outside was empty.

Taking a step back and looking down, he noticed a slender figure right in front of him.

"What an unexpected visitor," Su Heng raised his eyebrows and said in surprise, "Elder Jin, what brings you here to see me?"

The person outside was Jin Mingxi.

Jin Mingxi's face was as cold as frost, and she paid no mind to the hint of teasing in Su Heng's words.

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She handed over a document in her hands, this time clearly remembering to use both hands and even bowed slightly forward.

But her expression was still very cold.

I actually like this attitude of yours, acting annoyed but still having to obediently listen... Su Heng thought with a chuckle, feeling a bit of wicked amusement.

Nevertheless, he didn't give her a hard time. Business was business.

Su Heng reached out and took the document.

The document contained information about the demons imprisoned in the Demon Suppression Tower in recent times.

Most of them were minor shrimps from the fourth floor or below. Su Heng didn't spend much time on it, just a quick skim.

"Call Elder You Kai over for me, I have some things I need to explain to him," Su Heng put down the document and instructed Jin Mingxi.

She nodded without asking why and turned to leave.

Her black hair trailed behind her, drawing a carefree arc in Su Heng's sight.

Casually placing the document on the desk, Su Heng folded his arms behind him, walked to the window, and calmly and silently waited while looking at the unchanging scene outside.

After a moment.

Two sets of footsteps, each with a different rhythm, approached slowly from behind Su Heng.

"My lord, you called for me," a gentle voice said. Turning around, Su Heng saw You Kai, in a white robe, still bowing forward.

"The gifts of a demon, they're truly terrifying, without a single flaw in the disguise," Su Heng said with a smile, "If it weren't for Ye Tong revealing a flaw, I might really not have noticed the anomaly in you."

"Ye Tong?"

You Kai looked up, his fair face full of confusion, "What does this person have to do with me?"

"Where is the real Elder You Kai?" Su Heng asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about," You Kai replied with a puzzled look on his face.

"It seems that the real Elder You Kai is already dead," Su Heng sighed, "Well, your strength is mediocre, but disguising as someone familiar and suddenly striking, it indeed is very difficult to guard against in a moment of panic and confusion."

"However, there's still one thing I don't understand,"

Su Heng stalked forward, the dull sound of his steps echoing, his smile becoming more sinister, "Ye Tong has already been exposed and left quietly. Yet you still chose to stay here, is it by chance, or do you seek revenge for the Wolf King?"

Splat!

Elder You Kai slowly raised his head.

A streak of black light flashed by, aiming straight for Su Heng's chest.

It was a sleeve sword made of special materials, its blade enveloped in a layer of dim blue light, soaked with blood-sealing poison.

Unfortunately...

Let alone whether the poison would have had any effect on Su Heng.

Just Su Heng standing there unmoving, his body's force protecting him, the blade got firmly stuck, unable to penetrate further.

It couldn't even scratch Su Heng's clothes.

"It seems you've chosen to stay here to seek revenge for the Wolf King," Su Heng glanced at his chest, the smile on his face unchanged, and he suddenly threw a punch straight at You Kai's face.

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