I Can Deduce Arts by Slaying Demons-Chapter 70: Blacksmith Shop, Liou Yi!

I just wonder how many System Points will be awarded for taking down this human-faced demon.

Lu Xuan remembers earning fifty System Points for killing that Grade-Level demon in Liugou Village last time.

"Oh well, tomorrow I’ll look for a blacksmith shop to forge a new blade first."

With that in mind, Lu Xuan decided he would have Shen Yuan lead the way early tomorrow morning.

The next day!

Early in the morning, the residence of the Black Tiger Gang Leader was surrounded by dozens of Government Officials.

The Black Tiger Gang Leader’s mansion had its doors tightly shut, sealed with official seals.

A middle-aged man in Chief Constable attire blocked the entrance to the Gang Leader’s mansion.

He waved irritably at the pedestrians on the street, shooing away the onlookers.

"Move along, move along!"

"Government business, all unauthorized personnel must leave!"

"There’s nothing to see, disperse at once," commanded the Chief Constable.

But his words did little to deter the curious onlookers.

"What’s going on?"

"Isn’t this the Black Tiger Gang Leader’s mansion?"

"Why is it being surrounded by the government?"

"It’s unbelievable. Isn’t the Black Tiger Gang Leader closely related to Lord County Magistrate?"

The Chief Constable had planned merely to stand guard at the door, purely for show.

But hearing someone dare to talk behind his lord’s back among the crowd infuriated him instantly.

"Hmm?"

"How dare you!"

"Who said that?"

"Who dares to slander Lord County Magistrate, stand forth!"

Even if it’s true, it’s not something you can speak about!

He intended to see which fool had a death wish, daring to speak so recklessly!

The moment the Chief Constable truly got angry, the onlookers outside the Black Tiger Gang Leader’s mansion scattered like birds and beasts.

Meanwhile, a distance away from the Black Tiger Gang Leader’s mansion, two young men witnessed the scene unfold.

These two onlooking young men were Lu Xuan and Shen Yuan.

Lu Xuan had Shen Yuan lead him out early to head to the blacksmith shop.

By coincidence, they passed by here, as the Black Tiger Gang Leader’s mansion was just one street over from the Shen residence.

Shen Yuan looked puzzled as he passed by, seemingly unsure.

Strange, why would the government surround the Black Tiger Gang Leader’s mansion?

Others might not know, but Shen Yuan was well aware.

The Black Tiger Gang Leader was the County Magistrate’s cousin. Who had the audacity to send people to surround his mansion?

Shen Yuan lost interest after watching for a while.

Anyway, it’s their business, no matter what mess they’re in.

In matters where immortals fight and mortals suffer, it’s best not to be curious.

"Forget it, Xuan, let’s go."

"The blacksmith shop is just nearby. That old blacksmith is the most renowned in Dengfeng County."

"Typically, the Martial Artists of the county go to him for weapons they can wield effectively."

Before long, Lu Xuan followed Shen Yuan to a bustling and lively street.

Amid the crowded street stood a massive, eye-catching blacksmith shop.

As Lu Xuan and Shen Yuan stepped inside, the shop’s interior unfolded before Lu Xuan’s eyes.

Around the blacksmith shop’s hall, several towering wooden racks were filled with a variety of weapons.

Many Martial Artists had already arrived to browse, packing the hall wall to wall, their lively chatter ringing out constantly.

"Mr. Shen!"

At this time, two clerks from the blacksmith shop spotted Shen Yuan standing outside and hurried over, their faces plastered with sycophantic smiles.

"Hmm!"

"Where’s Mr. Liou? Take me to see him. It’s been a while since I last visited him."

Shen Yuan was quite familiar, directing the two clerks from the blacksmith shop.

And the Mr. Liou Shen Yuan referred to was Liou Yi, the owner of this blacksmith shop!

Lu Xuan and Shen Yuan followed a clerk from the blacksmith shop upstairs to the second floor.

The scene there was in stark contrast to the bustling hall, with a quiet and serene atmosphere.

In the blacksmith shop’s second-floor corridor, several rooms had tightly shut doors.

"Xuan, only distinguished guests can come up here," Shen Yuan explained to Lu Xuan.

They followed the clerk to the end of the corridor.

Thud, thud, thud!

The clerk raised a hand to lightly knock on the door at the corridor’s end.

"Shopkeeper, Mr. Shen requests to see you!"

In the next moment, a strong, energetic voice echoed from the room.

"What brings Shen boy here? Let him in."

As Lu Xuan stepped inside, his gaze swept around to a simple, rustic decor.

Several small shelves were scattered around, the exquisite weapons upon them glimmering coldly in the sunlight, radiating an ominous aura.

In front, a robust middle-aged man with bronzed skin and a white stubbly beard stood with his chest bare.

"Why do you, Shen Yuan, have time to visit this old man? Not at home with your lovely wife?"

The middle-aged man greeted Shen Yuan with a smile, teasing him.

"Mr. Liou, stop teasing me, I came to visit you!"

Shen Yuan blushed, looking somewhat embarrassed.

The blacksmith shop’s owner, Liou Yi, had profound ties with Shen Yuan’s father, Shen Yunwei.

That’s why Shen Yuan felt free to joke with him.

Ever since he married Lu Qingqing, his life revolved around rushing back and forth between the pharmacy and Shen residence.

He used to be passionate about martial arts and often came to the blacksmith shop to pick nice weapons for his practice.

"Well, tell me, you’ve surely got some reason for coming here out of the blue."

"Have your eye on any weapon? It’s yours; I’ll take care of it!"

Liou Yi spoke warmly, appearing full of generosity.

"You’re joking, Mr. Liou. How could I take advantage of you? If my father found out, he’d break my legs," Shen Yuan quickly refused, waving his hands dismissively.

Shen Yuan didn’t hide his purpose and directly explained why he came.

"Mr. Liou, this is my friend Xuan!"

"I’m just here today to assist him; he wants to buy a blade from you!"

"Oh?"

Liou Yi was slightly surprised upon hearing this, casting a glance at Lu Xuan.

This boy, Shen Yuan, is usually proud; for him to say he is assisting someone so openly...

Interesting!

Beside him, Lu Xuan did not hide anything either and directly looked at the blacksmith shop’s owner, Liou Yi, clasping his hands.

"Mr. Liou, I’m here to purchase a good blade!"