Yang Quanfeng's residence occupies a vast area, with an air of solemnity and murder between the blue bricks and black tiles.

As one of the twelve Jinzhou Guards of the Lingzhou Evil Extermination Bureau, his home has a unique style, with an air of solemnity that mirrors Yang Quanfeng's own aura.

At this moment, the calm composure on Yang Quanfeng's face seems shattered like a mirror.

Because he sensed the Jade Bone Realm cultivation on Qin An.

Upon first meeting Qin An, Yang Quanfeng was attracted by Qin An's strength of Hidden Body Battle Jade Bone, but it was merely attraction.

He knew Qin An had Secret Techniques, and there were many in Lingzhou who possessed Secret Techniques.

With his status as a Jinzhou Guard, he naturally wouldn't pay too much attention.

The reason he paid slight attention to Qin An was actually because he wanted to strengthen his own faction.

He initially thought Qin An would need several months to reach the Jade Bone Realm, but unexpectedly, in just a few days, Qin An arrived with the Jade Bone Realm cultivation.

This couldn't help but slightly astonish him.

Qin An released his black blade, cupped his fists and said, "Fortunate not to fail the mission, I am here to receive assignments and gather enough achievements to be promoted to Silver Zhou Guard."

Calm as water, his words are.

Yang Quanfeng rather liked this calm demeanor and slightly restrained his surprise.

Rapid progress indicates good talent.

Lingzhou is vast, and there are many people with exceptional talent, as well as many sect forces.

Yang Quanfeng had also seen many.

But the Evil Extermination Bureau is different, those with exceptional talent have to consider surviving first.

"I thought you would still need several months of honing, but I underestimated you."

Yang Quanfeng tapped his knuckle lightly on the table, eyes scrutinizing.

Now, Qin An had sufficient strength, yet lacked achievements, he needed to assign Qin An a reasonable task so Qin An wouldn't have to make extra trips.

Thinking of this, Yang Quanfeng already had an idea.

"Regarding the matter of Bodhi Sect causing chaos, you should go and take care of it."

Qin An cupped his fists, his expression unchanged, "I accept the command, but isn't Bodhi Sect already disbanded?"

Mentioning Bodhi Sect, Qin An immediately thought of the previously obtained Subodhi Heart Skill.

Listening to Yang Quanfeng's meaning, there seemed to be a hidden secret within.

Yang Quanfeng sneered, lowered his voice, "Declared disbanded only externally, outside, a Silver Zhou Guard discovered traces of Pseudo-God—the whole sect disappeared overnight, leaving behind some disgraceful things."

Having said that, Yang Quanfeng succinctly explained the events in detail.

The more Qin An listened, the more he felt there were hidden secrets within Bodhi Sect.

Though it had declined, Bodhi Sect still had a few members.

Yet, they disappeared overnight.

Silver Zhou Guard, during the search, sensed remaining traces of Pseudo-God aura.

They didn't make a fuss, fearing the situation would escalate.

Qin An pondered, "Is the currently serving Silver Zhou Guard not under Mr. Yang's command?"

Yang Quanfeng said meaningfully, "Those currently serving are not under my command, you only need to cooperate in eliminating the Pseudo-God, if you perform well, coupled with Hundred Beasts Sect's merit, promotion to Silver Zhou Guard is possible."

Qin An cupped his fists and said, "I accept the command."

Yang Quanfeng said lightly, "Accepted the command already? Do you understand my meaning?"

Qin An nodded and said, "Of course I do."

Yang Quanfeng was greatly intrigued, "Speak, let's hear it."

His previous words harbored other meanings, he thought Qin An wouldn't understand, but Qin An seemed to comprehend clearly.

Qin An slowly said, "I am newly appointed, with no subordinates to use, traveling alone is doubly dangerous, Mr. Yang lets me ride along someone else's mission, also for safety."

Yang Quanfeng suddenly laughed, slapped the table and said, "You are very clever, but remember..."

After a brief pause, Yang Quanfeng's smile tightened, "I can turn a blind eye once, but once you take over Li Zheng's men... life and death will be based on one's abilities."

This was an exception, but Yang Quanfeng knew that his compromise was normal.

Once Qin An had his own men, everything would resume as usual.

"Moreover, people will surely be dissatisfied with such matters, keep a low profile and complete the mission first," Yang Quanfeng advised.

Qin An nodded, indicating he understood.

With the matters settled, Qin An did not linger, and left the courtyard.

First, he went to the street outside, ate a bit, paid as usual, then proceeded alone towards Bodhi Sect's location.

...

Qingxin Mountain, Bodhi Sect.

The setting sun was like blood, coating the mottled temple gate with a layer of dark gold.

The signboard with "Bodhi Sect" had long faded, revealing the texture of decaying wood beneath the peeling paint.

A rusted copper wind chime hung on the eaves, issuing hoarse laments as the wind passed by.

Wild mugwort sprouted from the gaps between the bluestone slabs, webs dusted with incense ash swayed between the beams.

The once prosperous temple has become neglected, like an elderly person in twilight.

Ye Lengshuang stood under the corridor, her black garments rippling in the night wind.

Her long, narrow eyes slightly raised, her gaze sharp and cold like blades soaked in frost, piercing the twilight.

Her brows like distant mountains with a hint of black, adding three more degrees of coldness than the mountains, accentuating that porcelain-white face to appear even more aloof.

Surrounding her were dozens of Copper Zhou Guards and hundreds of State Officials.

The crowd was stationed in the darkness, scattered around Bodhi Sect, silent as dead water.

A Copper Zhou Guard cautiously said, "Sir, you haven't slept for three days, perhaps you should rest a bit, we will guard for now."

Although she was a woman, none dared underestimate her status.

As Lingzhou Silver Zhou Guard, Ye Lengshuang's strength and tactics were top-notch.

Ye Lengshuang's black robes fluttered, her gaze swept sharply across the crowd, "Tang Lingwei, I heard Qin An once worked under you?"

Tang Lingwei was chewing on dry rations, replenishing her consumed strength, slightly stunned by the words, dry crumbs falling from her fingers, her throat tightened, "Indeed once under my command, but now he is under Mr. Cheng."

Her Copper Zhou Guard team, coincidentally belonging to Ye Lengshuang's command, naturally followed Ye Lengshuang this time in executing the mission.

However, Tang Lingwei didn't understand why Qin An was mentioned.

Thinking of Qin An, she recalled that black-clad figure and the black blade in his hand.

Ye Lengshuang's fingers brushed past the strand of hair between her brows, she laughed lightly, "He's looking to share merit to promote to Silver Zhou Guard, since Lingzhou Evil Extermination Bureau opened its office, no one has climbed so fast."

Silver Zhou Guard?

Tang Lingwei's eyes widened in disbelief, "How long has he been here, and he's already promoted to Silver Zhou Guard?"

The recent statement was undoubtedly a thunderous blow.

Lingzhou Evil Extermination Bureau had never promoted someone so quickly.

Ye Lengshuang's tone was indifferent, "Either someone is backing him, or he's a master of flattery."

She turned, looking up at the sky.

"It's a pity... the previous few who mastered this ingratiation, their graves have grass three feet high."

In Ye Lengshuang's mind, she deemed Qin An as someone who rose through flattery.

But she couldn't control it, only slightly disregarded him.

The Evil Extermination Bureau won't coddle every sycophant, even if they rise, when their strength isn't up to par, they might regretfully fall in some mission.

Ye Lengshuang's fingers brushed past the long hair at her brow, she added, "Only practicing flattery won't yield real strength, in the end, it's all for nothing, do not learn from him."

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