The Demon with Holy Radiance-Chapter 84 - 79: What a Disgrace to Our Demon Ban Association

Chapter 84: Chapter 79: What a Disgrace to Our Demon Ban Association

The woman before him was thin and had a rather pretty face, but perhaps due to excessive grief, her eyes were red and swollen, and her complexion looked haggard.

When this strange woman abruptly approached, Yang An subconsciously took two steps back and watched her warily.

However, he didn’t sense the aura of a Cultivator from her; she was just an ordinary mortal.

At the same time, the woman’s actions drew the attention of passersby, but most of them looked on with indifference.

Perhaps having seen too many such scenes, people merely watched coldly from a distance or simply walked away. No one approached.

"Miss... you have the wrong person. I’m not who you’re looking for."

Yang An said, his tone polite.

"No, Immortal Master! I saw it just now, you used Magic! You must be the Immortal Master from the Demon Ban Association they told me about! I’m begging you, please help me! Save my brother!"

The woman was relentless, insisting that Yang An was an Immortal Master from the Demon Ban Association. As she spoke, she began to kneel before him.

Being begged by a strange woman of unknown origin in public, who was even kneeling to him in front of so many people, left Yang An bewildered. He felt like he’d just stumbled into trouble.

He considered himself a kind person, but his kindness was reserved for friends he knew.

Although the woman spoke tearfully, her words filled with deep and pitiful emotion, her background was unknown. She had approached him suddenly, and he didn’t know her, so he naturally wanted nothing to do with her.

’The world is a difficult place. One has to maintain sufficient vigilance when traveling. It isn’t even safe in the Life Crane Sect, let alone outside.’

’I can’t let my guard down just because she’s an ordinary person. What if this is some kind of trap?’ 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Besides, since she had so clearly called him an Immortal Master, the problem she needed help with must be something only a Cultivator could solve.

’What kind of trouble requires a Cultivator to resolve?’

’Either the person she’s crossed is a Cultivator, or it’s a Demon Fiend. In any case, it’s definitely not something to mess with.’

Yang An was not about to lend a hand to some unknown stranger and get involved in a dangerous matter that had nothing to do with him.

He was here to take over a Sacrificial Power, not to look for trouble.

"Sorry, I’m really not the Immortal Master from the Demon Ban Association you’re talking about."

Yang An said indifferently, then turned and walked away, having no desire to get entangled with her and waste any more time here.

But he had only taken two steps when a voice suddenly called out from behind him.

"Stop!"

It was a man’s voice, another stranger.

Yang An stopped and turned to see two men in gray robes helping the woman up from the ground, both glaring at him with angry expressions.

"You’re from the Demon Ban Association too?!"

The two men looked Yang An up and down, sensing that his Cultivation Level was at the Middle Stage of the Fake Food Realm. He was definitely a Cultivator.

From a distance, they had heard the woman asking a Cultivator from the Demon Ban Association for help, but when they got closer, they saw this person showing no compassion at all, completely ignoring her.

’The Demon Ban Association has always taken it upon itself to eliminate evil, uphold justice, help the good, and punish the wicked. Since when did our association have such a cold-hearted person?’

"You’re a disgrace to our Demon Ban Association!

"Don’t be afraid, miss. We’re also from the Demon Ban Association. If you’re in trouble, you can tell us. We can help you."

The other man turned his head and spat on the ground, then went to comfort the woman.

"..."

Yang An was speechless, and he too sized up the two men.

Those with a higher Cultivation Level could sense the aura of those with a lower one, and thus judge their strength.

These two newcomers were both Cultivators at the Late Stage of the Fake Food Realm. They claimed to be from the Demon Ban Association, so it seemed they were the ones the woman was looking for.

Yang An seriously suspected the two were deaf, wondering how they could have possibly heard him admit to being from the Demon Ban Association. Like the woman, they were just jumping to conclusions. Unwilling to bother with them, Yang An turned and left.

The incident was just a minor interruption, not worth his concern. Once he was a good distance away, Yang An put it out of his mind and soon arrived at the Blood Bat Gang’s headquarters.

The Blood Bat Gang’s headquarters was a large estate. Patrolling the perimeter were numerous gang members in uniform black attire, holding weapons and wearing fierce expressions.

The moment Yang An approached, he drew the attention of these gang members. They immediately walked toward him and blocked his path.

"This is Blood Bat Gang territory! Outsiders, stay away! Scram!"

The leader of the Blood Bat Gang members drew his long saber and spoke rudely.

These gang members were just ordinary mortals, not Cultivators, so Yang An was not afraid. He said calmly:

"Go inform your Gang Leader that a new Supervisor from the Life Crane Sect has arrived."

Hearing the word "Supervisor," the Blood Bat Gang members glanced at each other. They clearly understood the meaning behind the word but were also suspicious. Why would a new Supervisor suddenly arrive?

But suspicion was one thing; no one dared to be disrespectful. If he was telling the truth, they would be in deep trouble. One of them immediately ran into the estate and, not long after, hurried back out.

Yang An was smoothly admitted into the Blood Bat Gang’s headquarters. Led by the same gang member from before, he was guided through a series of twists and turns before finally arriving at a central hall.

Inside the central hall was a man who looked to be in his thirties or forties, with a long beard. His Cultivation Level aura was at the Early Stage Primordial Feeding Realm, matching the sect’s records.

"I am Jin Shou, Gang Leader of the Blood Bat Gang. Are you truly the new Supervisor from the Life Crane Sect?"

Jin Shou sized up Yang An, but upon sensing that Yang An’s aura was only at the Middle Stage of Fake Food, he immediately became suspicious.

’The previous Supervisor was an existence whose strength I couldn’t see through. Why would the Life Crane Sect suddenly replace their Supervisor? And with someone who only has a Fake Food Cultivation at that?’

Yang An knew that because of his Illusion Technique, anyone who looked at him would see him as being in the Middle Stage of Fake Food. Thus, he couldn’t be bothered to explain and simply took out the Gua Order.

"The Gang Leader should know what this is, right? You can take it and verify it."

"The Gua Order!"

Jin Shou indeed recognized it at a glance. He took it cautiously and examined it in his hand, discovering the word "Eleven" carved on it.

’It’s the same as the previous Supervisor, Pi Chu!’

’But this Gua Order is definitely authentic.’

"Pi Chu is dead. By the sect’s order, I will be taking over the position of Supervisor for the Blood Bat Gang from now on."

Yang An took back the Gua Order. It was the most powerful proof, as the Yin Crane aura it contained could not be faked.

"So that’s how it is! I, Jin Shou, Gang Leader of the Blood Bat Gang, pay my respects to the Lord Imperial Envoy!"

Jin Shou’s attitude completely changed. He immediately bowed respectfully to Yang An.

"Lord Imperial Envoy, you must be weary from your journey. Please, have a cup of tea first. I will have my men prepare a banquet for you to take the seat of honor shortly."

"You’re too kind, Gang Leader, but a meal won’t be necessary. I’ve come this time for two reasons: one, to take over the position of Supervisor, and two, I have a few matters I’d like your help with."

Yang An took a seat and got straight to the point, stating his purpose.

’This Jin Shou, to be able to lead a gang, is no ordinary man. He must be a shrewd and cunning character. Dealing with people like him usually involves a lot of beating around the bush,’ but Yang An didn’t want to waste too much time here.

"Please speak, Lord Imperial Envoy. If it is something my Blood Bat Gang can accomplish, we will do our utmost to your satisfaction!"

Jin Shou’s attitude was extremely respectful, showing no sign of dismissing him or just going through the motions, despite Yang An’s Cultivation Level being only at the Middle Stage of Fake Food.

’I understand that in his eyes, I’m just borrowing the Life Crane Sect’s power. But no matter what he’s really thinking, he has to listen to what I say. That’s the duty of a Sacrificial Power. If they want protection, this is the price they pay.’

"The Gang Leader is also a Cultivator. I imagine the Blood Bat Gang must have collected quite a few Magic Scriptures. Would it be possible for me to borrow them for a look?"

Jin Shou agreed readily and without hesitation. "That is a small matter. If the Lord Imperial Envoy wishes to peruse our techniques, I will have someone bring them over shortly."

"There is one other thing. I’d like the Blood Bat Gang to help me collect a type of Spiritual Object called a Pressure Relief Stone. I wonder if the Gang Leader has ever heard of it?"

"A Pressure Relief Stone?"

A look of confusion appeared on Jin Shou’s face.

"I can’t say I’ve heard of it, but I will have my men do their best to find it for the Supervisor. It just might take a few days."

"No matter. I will be staying in Jinlong City for some time. I’ll leave this matter to you, Gang Leader."

"Lord Imperial Envoy, you are too kind. This is all part of the Blood Bat Gang’s duty."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries. At Jin Shou’s arrangement, Yang An was invited to go rest for a while. Soon, he left the central hall, led by a member of the Blood Bat Gang.

After Yang An had left, Jin Shou waited a moment, then assigned the two tasks Yang An had given him to his subordinates before leaving as well.

A short time later, after passing through a corridor, he returned to his own residence.

But just as he closed the door, plunging the room into darkness, Jin Shou’s body seemed to give out, and he collapsed to the floor.

"Gang Leader... save me..."

He desperately reached out a hand, his eyes filled with terror as he looked up into the darkness of the room. But his body was rapidly decaying.

The next moment, a black shadow burst through his flesh and blood, drilled out of his body, and flew up toward the ceiling.

"Useless!"

A dissatisfied curse echoed from the darkness.

"You couldn’t even last that long! What use are you!"