Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 62 - 60: Director Li Zhihe, Probing!

Qingyun County Demon Slayer Bureau, carries out the mission of executing and capturing demon fiends, and also supervises local affairs. However, Qingyun is located in a remote area, and since there are no demon beasts causing trouble, it has gradually become neglected.

A tall bulletin board in front of the government office is plastered with announcements for the recruitment of assassins, surrounded by yellowing bounty notices.

"Zhang San, Ninth-Grade Refining Power Martial Artist, committed arson and massacre in Xiaofeng Ridge half a month ago... a reward of 20 taels."

"Li Lei, Ninth-Grade Refining Power Martial Artist, raided a trade caravan outside Xiaochi Town ten days ago, killing three... a reward of 25 taels."

A figure stood silently in front of the bulletin board for a long time.

A young constable transferred from the Patrol Department frowned, this fellow had been staring at the reward notices for an incense stick of time but showed no sign of taking on any bounties, perhaps he was here to make trouble.

Just as the young constable was about to drive him away, he was stopped by the old constable Zhang Yuanshan.

"Wait... This person is likely not simple."

The old constable squinted his eyes, noticing the man’s calm demeanor as he glanced over the bounty notices, a touch of disdain flashed in his eyes as if the wanted orders posted outside failed to impress him.

This natural flash of disdain was caught by the old constable, and his years of experience made him acutely aware of the extraordinariness of the person before him.

Immediately, the old constable signaled the young constable to stay calm, stepped forward with a cupped fist salute, and said, "You’ve been looking at these wanted orders for quite a while, are you interested in taking on one of them?"

The man returned the salute with fists, it was Su Mu, who had undergone a transformation.

"I’m here to enlist as an assassin. The rewards outside aren’t worth my effort, I want to see your superior."

The young constable glared angrily upon hearing this, among the posted rewards were several notorious Eighth-Grade Bone Forging Realm villains, yet this person dared to be so arrogant.

This guy is indeed here to stir up trouble!

The old constable was surprised upon hearing it, this person was truly not simple, even ordinary Eighth-Grade Martial Artists didn’t concern him.

If not arrogance, then he must be extremely confident in his strength.

Years of experience leaned him toward the latter.

"You sure have a big mouth!"

The young constable strode forward but was halted by a glare from the old constable, "Xiaozhou, go quickly and report to Director Li."

"Master..."

Before he could finish, the words were interrupted directly.

"Where does all this nonsense come from, go quickly!"

Immediately, the young constable cast a fierce glance at Su Mu, turned around in anger, and walked into the Demon Slayer Bureau, reappearing after a short while still visibly displeased.

"Come in, Director Li invites you."

"Lead the way!"

Su Mu spoke arrogantly on purpose; in the future, the assassin is Li Feiyu, not Su Mu. The more different the personality and temper, the harder it is for anyone to suspect him, Su Mu.

The young constable’s face turned even darker at this arrogant demeanor but had no choice but to lead the way.

The Demon Slayer Bureau appeared dilapidated at the entrance, but inside it was quite spacious. Passing through the corridor and pavilion and crossing a lotus pond, a hearty voice came from a stone pavilion atop the pond.

"Hahaha, a friend comes from afar, it calls for a cup of tea. Please!"

Phew!

A teacup with white egrets painted in blue spun through the air like a falcon.

Su Mu remained calm, waiting until the teacup was close before leisurely catching it.

The teacup that flew at high speed landed perfectly in his hand, the falcon-like teacup became docile instantly.

Steady cup, still tea, not a drop spilled!

The young constable’s expression changed, the antagonism on his face disappeared, replaced with a tinge of respect as he looked at Su Mu again.

In the stone pavilion by the lotus pond stood a man around forty years old, in loose white clothing, wearing Black Leather Six Harmonies Boots, his appearance stern, it was Director Li Zhihe of the Qingyun County Demon Slayer Bureau.

If forcibly caught, the teacup infused with power would surely shatter, resulting in tea splashing all over the body.

This calm demeanor, catching without spilling a drop, the strength displayed here was astonishing!

"Good tea."

Su Mu caught the teacup, lifted the lid, and casually tasted a sip, "Courtesy demands reciprocity, I too invite Director Li for a cup, please!"

After speaking, Su Mu pushed back with a flick.

The teacup broke through the air again, and Li Zhihe reached out to catch it, but upon touching the teacup, a special force made it bounce up unexpectedly.

Hmm?

Li Zhihe activated his internal power, flicked his sleeve, caught the teacup in his hand, noticed a hint of surprise, and looked carefully; the saucer was coated with a shallow layer of tea, in addition, tea was slowly seeping from several cracks in the cup body.

Just moments ago, upon hearing a report that someone wanted to see him, Li Zhihe took interest and had the constable bring the person over, initially testing them with a cup of tea. After the confrontation, he ended up at a disadvantage.

"This is Transforming Force... since when did Qingyun County have such a personality?"

Li Zhihe put down the teacup, showing no trace of anger, instead praising, "Remarkable skill, your power has my admiration!"

Su Mu, with keen senses, observed all of Li Zhihe’s expressions and reactions, noting the considerable character of the Demon Slayer Bureau director.

Earlier, Li Zhihe’s swift sleeve catch was impressive, likely a Grade-Entering Martial Arts technique. Now, Su Mu not only had mastered Transforming Force, but recently merged a fourth strand of power, his strength was more abundant than usual Transforming Force.

Nonetheless, Director Li’s adept adjustment, catching the tea, revealed his formidable skill.

Furthermore, Su Mu keenly sensed a similar aura and pressure in Director Li as he had with Martial Fierce Pavilion Master Wu Lie.

"This person... is likely also a Seventh-Grade Muscle Strengthening Realm Martial Artist."

Su Mu thought to himself, realizing the gap between his strength and Seventh-Grade, yet knowing even a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist would have difficulty detaining him if he chose not to fight.

At that moment, Li Zhihe emerged from the pavilion, quickly approached, "Come, let’s go to the pavilion for a chat."

The two walked side by side towards the pavilion, as if old friends reuniting after years, the young constable wisely turned and left quietly.

In the spring lotus pond, no flowers were visible, only lush green leaves swayed like waves as a gentle breeze passed.

The spacious lotus pond was left with just Su Mu and Li Zhihe.

"I am Li Zhihe, currently in charge of Qingyun County Demon Slayer Bureau as director." Li Zhihe introduced himself before inquiring, "How may I address you?"

"I am Li Feiyu."

Su Mu maintained his aloof demeanor, naturally providing a false name, Li Feiyu, instead.

Li Zhihe searched his mind upon hearing it, never having heard the name, knowing there were no masters with the Li surname in the Qingyun County area.

Though he didn’t dwell on it much, he shifted his focus, "Just now my subordinate reported, you are looking to enlist as an assassin?"

"Exactly."

Li Zhihe’s eyes focused sharply, getting straight to the point, "May I ask the reason behind your enlistment as an assassin?"

"Bone-Forger Ointment... or the Bone Forging Formula."

Upon hearing it, Li Zhihe’s heart stirred, mentioning the formula directly indicated Li Feiyu had quite the appetite, but that was precisely beneficial for him, desire was a good thing.

With desire, it was easier to manage!

"The ointment and formula are both available at the Demon Slayer Bureau, but surely you understand the value of the formula, Brother Li Feiyu is straightforward, so I won’t beat around the bush."

"Third-Level Bounty Order, each ointment comes with two boxes, five orders can be exchanged for the formula." As he spoke, Li Zhihe pulled out a scroll with the bounty list from his sleeve and handed it over.

"This is the first one."

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