I Have Countless Past-life Identities-Chapter 100 - 69: That Day, Cui Chan Remembered the Youth from Two Years Ago, But Could No Longer Find His Former Shadow

"Every single deeply dormant demon was dragged out and slain, but in the end, there were still some who slipped through the net."

"Your 'Half-Demon' identity is said to have been spread from the mouths of those demons."

"Furthermore..."

"They've also caused some tragic incidents, though the scope of impact is not large, it has still tarnished your reputation."

"After all, people always have some prejudice against demons."

"Now, there are rumors spreading in some areas of the Outer City, all saying... saying these demons were all directed by you to eliminate dissent."

"How come such large-scale examples did not appear before?"

Chen Zhao cautiously watched Song Chai Xin. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Originally thought this young Guardian, having had his secret uncovered, would be furious.

Instead, what he did not expect was...

The scarlet-clothed youth paused for a moment, then burst out laughing:

"Making it so serious, I, as the Guardian, almost thought it was something major!"

After laughing, Song Chai Xin's gaze became deep:

"I've been cursed most of my life as a demon, and have experienced worse schemes than these. My life's journey has been fraught with difficulties; could these few hardships hold me back?"

"What a joke, how else could I have reached where I am today!"

"Reputation, what does it add to me?"

"Chen Zhao, I asked you to forge an ancient bell from refined iron; has it been placed at the Outer City Government Office?"

Wearing a green robe, the Commander of the Military Department bowed his head in acknowledgment:

"Sir, as you instructed, I have followed through, the 'Zhenjin Bell' has been installed in front of the Government Office's main entrance, where anyone entering can see it."

"Furthermore, instructing the noble clans, Martial Arts Halls, and other large households of the Inner City, their annual duties will no longer be exempted, but will be the same as the common people and must be offered."

"The Outer City tax revenue of silver coins is lowered to thirty percent, and as we depend on the mountain, Hunters with some martial skills have been offered 'Hunter Registers', only below official registers."

"Anyone who can enter Black Mountain, hunt fierce beasts or even spirits on their own and be evaluated by the Government Office can be included in 'Hunter Registers'."

"Furthermore, 'Hunter Register' Huntsmen, as long as they periodically complete 'Military Department' or 'Outer City Government Office' tasks, or train to Golden Flesh and Jade Veins, can be promoted to 'Official Register', becoming a constable, or joining the Military Department!"

"However..."

Chen Zhao hesitated slightly:

"These are, after all, achievable by only very few people; for many, it's still extremely difficult. Is there a need for pointless efforts?"

Song Chai Xin with his hands behind his back, already standing by the threshold, upon hearing this, looked up at the high-hanging sun:

"The important thing is not what these people can do for us,"

"But to give people a hope."

"It may not be noticeable now, but what about thirty or fifty years later?"

"When the path for advancement is no longer blocked, 'vitality' will come to the city."

The young scarlet-clad Guardian turned around, looking back at Chen Zhao, his silhouette seemed shrouded in golden light.

This moment, Song Chai Xin's gaze was calm, as if seeing the scene after a long time:

"People strive for a breath, Buddha for a stick of incense."

"In the dark, lightless mire, every person originally was without any glow."

"Now, if I ignite the matrix fire, then later, there will naturally be those who praise and defend me!"

"As for the few moments of being a scapegoat now... heh."

"Demons?"

"Chen Zhao, do you remember what my first deal on 'Martial Arts Street' with those martial artists was a few days ago?"

Looking at Song Chai Xin, smiling warmly in front,

Chen Zhao's pupils shrunk slightly:

"Sir, are you... starting?"

Song Chai Xin nodded slightly:

"Though idle gossip does me no harm."

"Yet,"

"This Guardian must also show those ignorant insects spreading rumors,"

"What kind of accomplishments this so-called 'Demon Guardian', has for Black Mountain!"

"Four Demon Mansions dominate Black Mountain, making the variegated treasures untouchable?"

"Then, this Guardian will lead the city's martial artists, with left-hand flaming, right-hand azure, personally hunting tigers, leopards, wolves, and jackals, breaking mountains and temples, making the whole Black Mountain bright and sunny!"

"When that time comes, I will open up the heavens for Black Mountain, eradicate harm, cleanse decay..."

"Who dares defame my origin then."

"Will be deemed disrespectful."

"And those who are disrespectful..."

"Shall be slain!"

...

Cui Chan, leading a few same-sect senior and junior brothers from Yunluan Mountain, rode horses for several days, entering Black Mountain Outer City covered in dust.

All along the way, he was weighed down with worries.

The senior and junior brothers accompanying him, all of Foundation Establishment Peak 'Circulation Qi Collection' level, or even higher, came with him to Black Mountain to establish a Daoist school.

Thus, they were all elite disciples of Yunluan Mountain.

Regarding the event stirring Yunluan Mountain two years ago, they were well aware.

Thus,

Seeing the dilapidated appearance of Black Mountain City, as well as its poor streets, some accompanying martial artists were indifferent:

"This barren mountain and treacherous area, what kind of genius could emerge here, establishing a Daoist school inheritance might not even recoup silver coins."

"Exactly, that Half-Demon back then..."

"Shut up!" Cui Chan knitted his brow tightly, rebuked harshly, his gaze stern, while turning back:

"Seventeen years old, Wutong Leader, Seventh-Grade Guardian, Great Innate Realm, if any of you think you can surpass him or believe you start can be lower, feel free to boast."

"But if you can't..."

"Keep your mouths shut!"

"Don't forget, he hasn't been expelled from Yunluan Mountain yet!"

Two years ago.

Defeated by Song Chai Xin,

Cui Chan had been infuriated too, and recalling Song Chai Xin's Half-Demon origin, naturally felt more disgraced.

After all, despite being of the Great Innate suppression realm, even though locked on 'Nine Orifices', had not achieved Vajra Impermeable Body, the experience and strength were undoubtedly obvious.