[{"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-66":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},2317954,4533,"Chapter 66: Come to Claim Your Reward","immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-chapter-66",66,"\u003Cp>Qingzhou, Demon Suppression Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two carriages were parked at the side gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss, shouldn’t we take Young Master home?” Li Xiaoer jumped down, worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just external injuries—take him to Lord Bai. His healing skills are excellent, no scars left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mujin knew his brother’s nature: he hated anyone mentioning his noble status, attributing all his achievements to Li family support… though in truth, without his parents’ covert protection, his reckless, glory-seeking temperament would have killed him countless times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more others whispered behind his back, the more he felt compelled to prove himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more impulsive he became, the more messes the Li family had to clean up for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like this river demon incident: with several Captains already missing, and a bloodstained waist token received, it was clear manpower was insufficient—yet he refused to seek help from other Deputy Commanders, charging ahead anyway, hoping to snatch a lucky victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for Shen Yi as a wildcard, the entire group might have perished in Yunshui Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, merely suffering minor external injuries? He should be burning incense in gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deserves to lie in bed for a month and reflect properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Xiaoer sighed and explained: “Young Master used to be much more composed. First, Fang Heng—who’d always been at odds with him—was chosen as a disciple by the Regional Commander… then he was provoked in Baiyun County… that’s when he grew impatient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he stole a glance at the figure ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to admit, the reason this man could provoke Young Master wasn’t just luck in befriending Lord Lin—just by this strength alone, given time, he’d become another powerhouse equal to Fang Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both came from humble origins. Fang Heng caught the Regional Commander’s eye by single-handedly fighting to the death a late Jade Fluid demon, earning promotion to Three-Stripe Captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In comparison, Shen Yi was slightly weaker—he killed the river demon while it was exhausted—but don’t forget, his own realm was far lower than Fang Heng’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This achievement was even more astonishing than Fang Heng’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Li Xiaoer shook his head, casting a sympathetic look at Li Xinhan, wrapped like a dumpling, then went inside to summon men to carry the two injured men into the Demon Suppression Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, Lord Shen, it’s time to claim your reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mujin stepped half a pace aside, gesturing mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her guidance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi soon arrived at the entrance of the External Affairs Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captains who had been hurrying past paused instinctively upon sensing the thick aura of demonic blood on the youth, casting him awed glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Two-Stripe Captain exiting just then stepped aside, bowing in congratulations: “Congratulations, brother, on your triumphant return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being watched by so many at once,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi felt slightly uncomfortable, nodded, and replied: “Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he followed Li Mujin into the bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood a smooth, glossy counter, behind which sat a man and a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both wore the same ink-colored robes, distinguished only by their shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the fierce golden wolves on the outer camp uniforms, their robes bore embroidered golden eagles with piercing eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce wolf travels a thousand li; the golden eagle surveys all four directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liu Xiujie had described, the two inner camp Captains wore polite smiles, yet exuded a refined air unlike the outer camp personnel—clearly of higher birth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mujin pushed forward the official document from Yunshui Village’s office: “All Captains sent to observe the ritual have perished. A Jade Fluid demon was involved—fully exterminated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the inner camp woman showed no sorrow; her smile grew even more genuine, clearly recognizing the Li siblings. She didn’t mention the dead at all, only remarked: “Xinhan’s about to be promoted to Deputy Commander—I’ll have to call him ‘Lord’ from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few outer camp Captains shot her cold glances but dared not speak, turning away from the External Affairs Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mujin’s expression remained calm, showing no intention to chat, and said coolly: “Then you’ll have to wait a few more months. Please examine the document carefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the man reached out and opened the document, his eyes narrowing slightly: “Primary merit: Shen Yi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unfamiliar with the name, it was extremely rare for a subordinate’s merit to be ranked above the team leader’s—even if not unheard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when Li Xinhan was just one primary merit away from promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made the decision even more incomprehensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued reading, his pupils shrinking slightly: “You exterminated the River God of Yunshui Village?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked up in surprise, finally directing his gaze to the quiet youth behind Li Mujin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he smirked: “Your concealment technique is impressive. Who did Lord Li’s old man bring in this time? By regulation, your merit warrants a rank promotion. As for your reward—do you prefer a martial art or a divine pill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, something he cared about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi stepped forward, his goal clear: “The Wind and Thunder Melt the Sun Scripture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the two behind the counter fell silent, exchanged glances, and their faces suddenly bore a touch of reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted this internal martial scripture—so he’s truly a beginner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d assumed he was just there to guide Li Xinhan, but now it seemed he was here to reap the rewards without lifting a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of status does he have…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly composed themselves, turned inside, and returned after about an incense stick’s time, bringing a new ink robe, a copied martial scripture, and a vial of divine pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep your old uniform—you can leave it here; we’ll send someone to collect it. This is a pre-copied transcription, saving you the trouble. As for the pills, by regulation, all new recruits to the Demon Suppression Bureau receive a ten-year medicinal bath—but you likely won’t need it, so we’ve converted its value into Qi-Condensing Pills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled as she placed the items on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man pulled another vial from his sleeve: “These are imperial issue. This one is a personal gift—just a token of goodwill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mujin turned aside, her gaze shifting elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi took the items, but left behind the extra vial, calmly saying: “Thank you for your kindness, but I must decline.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t wish to entangle himself with them, yet showed no pretense of haughty disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and left the External Affairs Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mujin followed out, smiling: “So you’re really that wary of associating with Qingzhou’s elite?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi stopped, turned back, and said slowly: “Your connections are useful, no doubt—but if I use them too much, I might as well change my surname.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like just now: converting a ten-year medicinal bath into Qi-Condensing Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such things exist by regulation, but if no one mentions them, they don’t exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robe would be collected by someone else; the martial scripture was already copied in advance…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that with even a hint of background, invisible hands quietly handled every trivial detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone likes things to be easy—but everything has a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why be so precise?” Li Mujin stretched, blinking playfully. “According to that brat Xinhan, he wants to make you a patron and marry his sister—maybe you’ll become family someday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yi looked into her flickering eyes, paused, then spoke with more seriousness: “Better to keep things clear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft. So boring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mujin walked ahead, hands behind her back: “I’ll show you your quarters. But I’m afraid all of them will be stuck in the infirmary—you’ll have to live alone for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she turned, her tone remained casual, still teasing and unserious—but her eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1278,"2026-06-20T15:00:36.117Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","17d3ea5750fe2fab8d61db448a658f220b08995e2b823b7b3e42ab7be151f127","immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-chapter-67","immortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-chapter-65",840,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-begins-with-slaying-demons-cover.jpg"]