[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-extract-divine-power":3,"chapter-i-can-extract-divine-power-i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-48":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Extract Divine Power",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1209702,1570,"Chapter 48: 2 Wisps of Evil Qi Acquired","i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>A terrifying wave of Sword Qi, seeming to tear through anything in its path, crossed a vast distance and arrived in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sickening thud echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Qi pierced the Fox Demon. Its powerful and terrifying force slammed the demon to the ground, pinning it there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man dressed in black with his face covered by a dark cloth emerged from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held a longsword, and a rage so palpable it was almost visible emanated from him, like a volcano about to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiding in the shadows, Qin Shuang stared as Shen Bai charged forward, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never sensed such fury from this mysterious man. Even on that other night, all she had felt from him was a profound sense of calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, she felt it. The rage was overwhelming, as if it could blot out the sky, and it was utterly terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That constable must be someone extremely important to him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As this thought crossed Qin Shuang’s mind, she discreetly pulled a small notebook from her robes and meticulously jotted it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Shen Bai was at the riverbank, longsword in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a black cloth hid his face, the fury in his eyes was practically bursting forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing opened his eyes, and when he saw the black-clad figure before him, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the mask, the two of them were so familiar that Zhou Qing recognized Shen Bai in a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand questions took root and began to sprout in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Isn’t Lao Shen just an ordinary guy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What is happening? What is this oppressive aura?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And what’s the deal with the Fox Demon struggling on the ground?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing suddenly felt like his good brother had become some kind of powerhouse overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Zhou Qing didn’t say any of this out loud. He could see that Shen Bai was wearing a mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were both smart men. Obviously, Shen Bai was wearing a mask to hide his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That being the case, Zhou Qing decided he might as well play along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’After this is all over, I’ll go to the pawnshop and find Lao Shen,’ Zhou Qing thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he had his own thoughts, the others were even more baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was especially true for Chief Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Zheng was currently fighting a Fox Demon, but he kept glancing over at Shen Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t figure out the man’s identity, but since he had appeared and immediately dealt a heavy blow to the Fox Demon, it seemed he wasn’t an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present had their own theories, but Shen Bai was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai’s gaze was icy as he slowly approached the Fox Demon, longsword in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fox Demon, grievously wounded by the Sword Qi, struggled to its feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as it managed to stand, a blood-red wave of Sword Qi tore through the air and struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SHHNK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muffled sound was like a blade slicing through old cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Shen Bai attacked, several blasts of Sword Qi shot forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brilliant, righteous Qi, combined with the innate Anti-Demon Attribute of his Blood Sword Dance, caused the blasts of Sword Qi to interweave into a net of blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the net of blades closed in, it instantly diced the Fox Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fox Demon had no strength to resist. It was reduced to a pile of mangled flesh that twitched a few times on the ground before dissolving into foul-smelling smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wisp of Evil Qi materialized and was absorbed by Shen Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene left everyone present frozen in shock, like wooden statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying Fox Demon, which had sent them all into a panicked frenzy, was dispatched in just two strikes from Shen Bai’s sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first strike, a grievous wound. The second, annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few constables swallowed hard, their mouths suddenly dry as dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had Shengyun County produced such a formidable figure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Zheng called out, \"Sir, please lend me your strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had an ally, Chief Zheng naturally had to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t know the man’s identity, the fact that he could handle these demonic creatures was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai said nothing, but he did indeed intend to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Fox Demons were demonic creatures, and to Shen Bai, that meant they were a source of Evil Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai’s longsword vibrated, and blood-red Sword Qi materialized once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fox Demon fighting Chief Zheng was pierced through the head by the Sword Qi. It fell to the ground, convulsed for a moment, and then dissipated into black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another strike, another dead Fox Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of utter astonishment crossed Chief Zheng’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing the first one could have been luck. Killing the second was pure skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Zheng cupped his fists. \"Thank you for your assistance, Sir. May I ask your name? I will ensure you are handsomely rewarded when we return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai remained silent, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Zheng knew him, just not as well as Zhou Qing did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for putting on a raspy voice like in the novels... well, that sort of thing only happens in novels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disguised hoarse voice is still easy to see through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai’s silence made the scene fall quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Zheng felt a bit awkward and lowered his hands. \"You’re right. A hero who hides his identity wouldn’t give his name. Are you perhaps here for the great tomb?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News of the great tomb had already leaked out, which was why Chief Zheng made that guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man had probably come for the great tomb, happened to run into the Fox Demons by chance, and simply lent a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai stroked his chin, ignoring Chief Zheng’s question. He was lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’At first, I thought the Upper Evil Sect was foolish for exposing the Fox Demons so easily, but now I don’t think so. In fact, I think they’re quite clever.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’They want to cause a bigger stir, to muddy the waters even more.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’With these two Fox Demons, if I hadn’t been here, these constables would have suffered heavy casualties.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai’s gaze shifted to the middle-aged man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This guy... he didn’t survive by a fluke. He was intentionally allowed to escape. The one controlling the Fox Demons knew he could find help, so they used him to set a trap here and cause an even bigger incident.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only variable today was Shen Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai may have dispatched the Fox Demons in two strikes, but that was only because of his immense strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such is the nature of a variable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having figured this out, Shen Bai turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had obtained two wisps of Evil Qi and resolved the immediate problem. Now he had to go back and wait for the great tomb to open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Zheng watched Shen Bai’s retreating figure. He opened his mouth to say something, but the words died on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clean up this mess. We’re returning to the Government Office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Zheng ordered, and the constables began to clean up the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of them could forget what they had just witnessed, especially the image of Shen Bai felling a demonic creature with each strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, especially, was already thinking that he would definitely corner Shen Bai when he got back and interrogate him thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Shengyun County, Shen Family Pawnshop.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shen Bai and Qin Shuang returned to the pawnshop, Qin Shuang’s eyes were full of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That constable... he’s someone important to you, isn’t he?\" Qin Shuang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai nodded. \"In all of Shengyun County, he’s the person who’s treated me the best. He’s also my only true friend here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah,\" Qin Shuang murmured. \"No wonder. But now that the mastermind’s plan has been ruined, I expect there will be a follow-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai smiled. \"I’m only afraid he *won’t* have a follow-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shuang blinked, taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai raised a single finger and said slowly, \"Remember this: there’s no such thing as a perfect person in this world, only a difference in the number of flaws they have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more he acts, the more openings he’ll reveal. If he reveals enough of them before the great tomb is opened, he might not live to see what happens after.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shuang nodded, though she didn’t seem to fully understand. \"Aren’t you going to practice your Fist Technique tonight?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai shook his head. \"I’m waiting for someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qin Shuang was about to ask who, a knock sounded at the pawnshop door.\u003C\u002Fp>",1442,"2026-06-03T14:13:26.865Z","2026-06-03T14:13:33.156Z",1,"novelbin.me","e152a33b35d9fdf4d03a9965d7e74727db9b229f4d611ca5ecf5fed89cacec5e","i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-49","i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-47",322,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-extract-divine-power-cover.jpg"]