Injecting the complete blood of the young Demon Cloud Salamander provides an additional 16 Spirit points and mastery of the Demon Technique [Illusion Realm].

’Illusion Realm?’

Li Xuan felt an inexplicable sense of joy in his heart.

Although the attributes added by the Red Cloud Demon Python and the Cloud Salamander weren’t many, he was overjoyed.

Because he knew this kind of demon was a special demon, very rare.

The speed of his strengthening was already almost beyond the basic laws...

On ordinary days, trying to find these demons hiding deep in the mountains was as hard as climbing to the sky, but with incense, it was like fishing things out of his own pocket, extremely convenient.

’So many special demons on the Red Flower Mountain near my home?’

Eagerly, Li Xuan injected the demon blood of the Cloud Salamander into his body, then cast the demon technique.

As the demon technique unfolded, the scenery around him suddenly revealed two scenes.

One scene was the original: a barren hill, trees growing wildly, and some small red mushrooms at the foot of the trees.

The other scene was the imagery of his Illusion Realm: the barren land turned into neatly trimmed grass, the hill became a small courtyard, and those little red mushrooms turned into chicken legs placed next to a stove in the courtyard, seemingly just cooked. The chicken legs were still steaming, exuding an enticing aroma.

’Good, good, good.’

Li Xuan was very satisfied.

It’s important to know that this is a Spirit-type demon technique that can "link" with the other three types of Spirit techniques, resulting in endless transformations that are simply beyond comprehension.

Afterward, he searched intently but found nothing, and seeing that it was mealtime, he didn’t want to miss dinner with his family, so he transformed into rainbow light and temporarily returned to Xiongshan County.

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Just as the sun set, the sky was still tinged with a few tranquil hues of rosy red.

Li Xuan arrived at Prince Qing’s Mansion and heard the sound of lively chatter before he even entered.

Curious, he went inside and saw that it was Li Shu who had returned.

On Li Shu’s ox cart was a tall item covered with golden silk.

The Grand Madam was happily calling for the Li family Martial Artists to help move it.

"Careful not to let the silk fall; we need to invite two or three monks to light incense before it can be revealed."

"Be careful, careful..."

The Grand Madam watched anxiously.

Li Xuan immediately knew it was a Buddha statue, and a hint of uneasiness rose in his heart, so he glanced sideways at Li Shu.

Feeling the gaze, Li Shu hastily reported, "Your Highness, I originally went out to find a Buddha statue, and had already made arrangements for one from a famous temple in the neighboring Luoshui Province.

But now, considering the fame of the Xinci Temple in our Cyan Wood Province, I thought why look afar when we have one close by, so I went to Cyan Wood Province to bring back a statue.

The Xinci Temple saw that I was from Prince Qing’s Mansion, so they readily agreed and now it’s been brought back."

Li Xuan: ...

Seeing Li Xuan’s silence, Li Shu was somewhat anxious and said, "Your Highness, there... there won’t be any problem, right?"

Li Xuan patted his shoulder and said, "No, you did very well."

He watched his mother carefully directing the moving of the Buddha statue, while his two wives watched from under the eaves.

This showed the prosperity of incense offerings at Xinci Temple.

’A good thing.’

Li Xuan murmured softly.

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Matters of Cyan Wood Province finally fully penetrated the Royal City.

The Sovereign looked at one memorial after another, as well as intelligence reports from his secret agents, with a gloomy expression.

He sat quietly, waiting for someone.

With an inner attendant announcing loudly "The Grand General arrives," a dignified elder strolled in, passing through the heavy palace doors and winding corridors...

Squeak...

The palace door opened, the flames on the candelabra on the table flickered.

Wang Baxian plopped down opposite the Sovereign.

The Sovereign’s eyebrow twitched slightly.

Wang Baxian’s expression flickered, but he pretended not to notice the small movement, respectfully saying, "Your Majesty and the Queen are newlywed, yet still have to labor over such state affairs; it is truly my fault."

The Sovereign Zhao Chengji, although his mother was from the Wang family, his wife was not.

But now, his wife had been replaced by someone from the Wang family.

In this palace, both the Empress Dowager and the Queen bore the surname Wang.

Zhao Chengji pushed the memorial in front of him, saying, "Take a look, Grand General."

Wang Baxian smiled and said, "I have seen it. Yan Fujing, that old scoundrel, indeed has ulterior motives, allowing that Demon Buddha to sit in the temple in Cyan Wood Province; it’s utterly disgraceful."

At the word ’disgrace,’ his smile vanished, revealing a hint of killing intent.

Then he stood up and said, "I request your Majesty to authorize me to send troops to raze Cyan Wood Province, in the name of the law."

The Sovereign seemed hesitant.

Wang Baxian said, "Most of Yan Fujing’s troops reportedly perished fighting demons, and now he’s left with few men; as for those in the court, hum, with me in command, who dares to be insolent?

As for the Demon Buddha, times have changed. My ice jade mine is being extracted smoothly, many weapons of the generals have been replaced with ice jade, and there are many ice jade nets.

If I can kill the Demon Buddha once, I can kill him a second time!"

The Sovereign was pondering, about to respond when there was a flurry of footsteps heard outside the palace.

The inner attendant nearly threw himself at the door.

"Report~~"

The Grand General glanced at the door and said, "Come in."

The Sovereign frowned.

And the inner attendant obediently walked in and spoke anxiously, "Pang Wuyue from the Prime Minister’s Residence reports that a great demon has appeared in the east of the Royal City, difficult to resist, requesting reinforcements."

"A mere demon, perfect for the sword test." Wang Baxian sneered coldly, rising proudly.