Easy Way of Cultivation: Power Harvesting-Chapter 167 - 95: Bodhi Fruit, I Am Insulting You

"What kind of case is this? Do demon hunters also handle case matters?"

Wei Fan and Long Xueyi changed their appearances and walked out of the Demon Suppression Bureau. Judging by Wei Fan’s direction, it seemed they were headed out of the city.

The real Great Prison of the Demon Suppression Bureau is located outside the city, permanently overseen by a Deputy General of higher rank than a Captain. However, Wei Fan has never been there and doesn’t know its location.

Ordinary people aren’t qualified to know where the Great Prison of the Demon Suppression Bureau is.

Inside, it holds serious offenders or some Great Demons, such as the old Sect Leader of the Divine Blade Sect, who is imprisoned in the Bureau’s Great Prison.

Such a critical place would not easily have its location disclosed to others.

Long Xueyi said, "Demon hunters can involve themselves in anything they are interested in; it’s not necessary to always chase demons in deep mountains and forests.

In terms of authority, we don’t govern or lead troops, but our power even surpasses that of a Captain.

This time, it’s about a Captain named Luo Hongyuan who committed a crime years ago and recently escaped from the Great Prison. I want to capture this guy."

Wei Fan was a bit shocked.

Though he has never been to the real Great Prison of the Demon Suppression Bureau, it should have the capability to detain even powerful beings from the Divine Realm Martial Sect, so the defensive power must be terrifying.

To escape from such a place requires extraordinary skill.

Long Xueyi shook her head, "It’s not as exaggerated as you think. Although the Great Prison holds figures from the Divine Realm Martial Sect and Concentrating Spirit Great Demons, they’re not in the same area, and the restrictions on their power vary.

This Captain managed to escape, likely with internal help. Otherwise, how could a Captain escape from a place that even detains Divine Realm practitioners?"

Wei Fan lightly nodded. Even Captains of the Demon Suppression Bureau aren’t all entirely upright, as unethical deeds are present everywhere.

It’s just that, without accountability or identifying the main culprit, the situation becomes intriguing, so it’s no surprise that the matter falls into the hands of demon hunters.

"They captured a few guards and the Demon Suppression Guards stationed there, but all the perpetrators ran away. Arresting those people was useless, and no accomplices have been identified for now through interrogation."

Long Xueyi tucked a stray hair behind her ear, "This matter is technically internal to the Demon Suppression Bureau, but Elder Huo found some peculiarities in this guy’s crime."

Wei Fan noticed she had a penchant for this action.

Even after changing her appearance, she couldn’t alter this habit.

He didn’t address it; only those familiar would notice Long Xueyi’s habit, "What’s peculiar?"

Long Xueyi said, "Back then, Luo Hongyuan was a Captain guarding a Concentrating Spirit Great Demon sitting inside a temple, but one day, the demon suddenly slaughtered all the worshippers. This guy, being a Captain, didn’t intervene to stop it.

Wouldn’t you say that’s peculiar? A Captain standing by as a Demon Fiend massacres civilians, remaining indifferent, and even afterward, he didn’t flee or explain his reasons but voluntarily turned himself in.

Because of his military merits, he wasn’t beheaded, just imprisoned.

After Elder Huo’s reminder, I investigated further. It was reported that the Concentrating Spirit Great Demon fled after the killings; however, it never showed up again, seemingly dead.

Moreover, the records state the demon didn’t consume any human flesh; all those killed were found with intact bodies.

A Great Demon who kills but doesn’t eat, has the demon gone crazy, or forsaken its deity status?"

Indeed, something seems amiss!

Long Xueyi looked back at Wei Fan, "With Elder Huo’s guidance, I continued delving deeper into the records. Guess what I discovered?"

Wei Fan was somewhat surprised. Long Xueyi, with her usually aloof demeanor, was playing a guessing game with him, so he cooperated and asked, "What did you find?"

"Delving into the records, I discovered that at that time, the Great Demon was cultivating a Bodhi Fruit. It settled into the temple to expedite its maturation."

"..."

Seeing Wei Fan’s expression, Long Xueyi immediately realized he didn’t know what the Bodhi Fruit was, and she explained, "The Bodhi Fruit is a rare Divine Object that can enhance wisdom and comprehension. It’s something Martial Artists would risk their lives to acquire."

Realizing it could enhance wisdom and comprehension, Wei Fan finally understood why Long Xueyi was interested in this case; the Bodhi Fruit should still exist.

"The Bodhi Fruit should still be out there, as there’s no documentation of what happened to it after the demon perished. Based on my calculations, if the Bodhi Fruit remained since then, it should be ripening soon."

The Bodhi Fruit’s whereabouts are unknown, and Luo Hongyuan just happened to escape from the Great Prison around the time it’s supposed to mature. What a coincidence.

It’s highly likely his escape without execution back then involved multiple parties’ maneuverings.

Long Xueyi isn’t the only intelligent one around here.

She noticed the hints through the records, but other experts from the Demon Suppression Bureau involved in the case back then probably know much more.

Which means Luo Hongyuan’s escape, and the target of the Bodhi Fruit, might not just concern him and Long Xueyi.

Wei Fan asked, "Wouldn’t Divine Realm figures get involved?"

If Divine Realm practitioners were involved, then the Bodhi Fruit and they likely wouldn’t have much to do with each other.

Such an object that enhances comprehension, even Divine Realm practitioners would be drawn to it. No one would mind enhancing their aptitude.

In the realm of Divine Realm practitioners, aptitude is particularly crucial.

Long Xueyi shook her head, "The Bodhi Fruit only benefits Martial Artists below the Divine Realm level. If it worked for everyone, it wouldn’t matter even if Divine Realm practitioners were involved."

While speaking, the two walked out of the city gates, walked for about another half an hour, and crossed a dense forest until a large mountain appeared in their view. At the foot of the mountain were a few stone houses, with no one in sight.

But as they approached, a few strongmen wielding the blades of the Demon Suppression Bureau emerged from the stone houses, surrounding them with unfriendly expressions.