[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons":3,"chapter-immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-chapter-46":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Immortality Begins with Slaying Demons",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2317934,4533,"Chapter 46: Town Suppressing Bureau Arrives (Request Follows, Tuesday Request Follows)","immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>Li Xinhan slowly calmed his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few days here, he had seen that Baiyun County was already as foul as a cesspool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials colluding with demons to torment the people could not withstand even a cursory investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he held a more rigid impression of the local constables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep it quiet. Take him first, bring him back for thorough interrogation—find Lieutenant Lin’s whereabouts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than a dozen men swiftly scattered, subtly blocking every possible escape route along the long street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu, the master of hidden weapons, dropped his sugar-stick rod and crept silently toward the thatched side house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beggar followed close behind, his palm hidden within tattered sleeves, calloused and skilled in grappling techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were veteran partners: first strike with poisoned darts, then seize and bind—ordinary cultivators of the same realm couldn’t survive a single clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the beggar noticed Old Liu had stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned, eyes flickering with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door stood wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A handsome young man, expression unruffled, one hand resting on his waist-sheathed blade, stood at the threshold, gazing outward silently—as if he had been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could he have heard even this much noise?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beggar was slightly startled, yet still didn’t take it seriously; over the years, what masters hadn’t they encountered?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Li Xinhan standing afar was a genuine Jade Fluid realm cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the beggar hadn’t expected was that Old Liu slowly lowered his blowpipe and smiled at the young man: “Sir, we meet again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had crossed paths that morning on the street; the man had clearly sensed something off, yet chose not to expose him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To spot at a glance that the sugar vendor had changed—such sharp perception meant pretending to be meek and launching a surprise attack would only make him look foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What brings you two here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping over the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t recall ever dealing with martial artists; he hadn’t exposed their identities that day simply because he didn’t want the trouble—not because he feared them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have urgent matters to ask. Please come with us, Master Shen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu stepped back half a pace; the beggar understood instantly, his body lunging forward, both palms like dragons piercing clouds, fingers like golden hooks, brutally locking toward the man’s shoulders!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his palms clamped onto the man’s shoulders, fingers digging deep, arms straining to throw him to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beggar roared, yet his face suddenly flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stood firm, feet seemingly glued to the ground; the beggar’s full force vanished like mud sinking into the sea—no reaction at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Shen Yi suddenly kicked him in the abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beggar shrieked as he flew backward, rolling frantically midair, yet still couldn’t fully dissipate the force—he slammed into a pillar across the street with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crack echoed, and the entire eatery shook violently twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning against the pillar, breath ragged, veins bulging on his forehead, he couldn’t rise again for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, not only Old Liu, but everyone on the street grew grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In close combat, excluding Li Xinhan, the beggar was the strongest among them—and he hadn’t even lasted one round?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu chuckled awkwardly, stepping back unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached for his waist to pull out his badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mess—Town Suppressing Bureau coming to this remote county to capture one man, and now having to reveal their identity? Utterly humiliating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a hand stopped his motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu turned his head and saw Li Xinhan had appeared beside him without notice, brows knitted, nostrils flaring slightly—he had caught an unusual scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you just see blood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xinhan drew a long breath, and when he looked at Shen Yi again, coldness surged in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the others’ grim expressions turned tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had rushed to Baiyun County not to patrol, but because every clue about Lieutenant Lin pointed to the young man before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, on the county’s main street, they smelled blood on him... the kind that made Li Xinhan this cautious couldn’t possibly be chicken or pig blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, everyone gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi looked at the sudden crowd before him, his gaze landing on Li Xinhan’s conspicuous black robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought it was a swarm of rats—turns out it was an old cat coming to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people moved too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the original body had barely survived Old Liu’s club, he’d likely be dead by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’ve done nothing wrong, you don’t fear ghosts knocking at your door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi slightly relaxed his grip on his hand and replied calmly: “Reporting, my lord—it’s demon blood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him release his blade, the others inexplicably exhaled in relief, then exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For towns under Qingzhou, the Town Suppressing Bureau members all carried silent pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, facing a mere constable, they felt genuine dread—something that would be laughed at if spoken aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you have demons in your home?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xinhan’s tone was harsh, his gaze sharp, laced with interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi wasn’t used to this style of questioning, but he understood—these men lived with demons daily, their lives hanging by a thread; expecting them to be gentle was unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped slightly aside, clearing the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xinhan frowned again, about to rebuke him, when Old Liu bumped his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up—and like the others, froze in shock, eyes wide as if struck by lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cramped room:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Baiwei stepped out from the back courtyard, holding a wooden basin of washed vegetables, blinking curiously toward the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The loose, ill-fitting robe she wore clearly belonged to a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was glaringly obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled in surprise: “Why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xinhan opened his mouth, wanting to ask but dared not, so he clenched his fist and bowed: “Your humble servant Li Xinhan, pays respects to Lieutenant Lin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others followed suit; Old Liu clicked his tongue, shot an incredulous glance at Shen Yi, then explained: “Qingzhou hasn’t received your letter for a month, so we were sent to check on your condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve gone through too much trouble—I’m fine,” Lin Baiwei said, shaking her head slightly with guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll take you back to Qingzhou immediately,” Li Xinhan noticed her uneven aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d like to visit home first... and, could we wait until I finish dinner? The mutton soup’s just simmering.” Lin Baiwei bit her lip apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At your command, my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Town Suppressing Bureau members couldn’t help smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This famed demon hunter truly lived up to rumors—unpretentious, warm as spring breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, their smiles faded as Lin Baiwei bustled about, while the young man stood silently with hands folded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the steaming hot meat soup was served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi had never imagined eating a meal could be so difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than a dozen men stood at the doorway, their cold stares fixed on him like death’s summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Baiwei sensed the tension too; their eyes met, chewing tender lamb but tasting nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, set down her chopsticks: “Take care of yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi bowed, watching her vanish into the crowd, the dozen figures disappearing into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze back to the empty room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, he shook his head with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long had he been reincarnated? Already picking up bad habits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coddled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finished the food, cleared the dishes, washed and hung his outer robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay on the bed and slowly opened his interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1278,"2026-06-20T15:00:36.117Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","728cec5c68c61f15518b5f5687967bf800fd06bc8cd83e49b2251c818fdaa098","immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-chapter-47","immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-chapter-45",840,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-cover.jpg"]