Chapter 9, The True Terrifying Aspects of the Arcane Arts

However, Cheng Lidong shook his head and said in an exceptionally calm tone

But the most alarming of all is Xu Qingxiao

After saying this, he left the prison directly

Goodness

Cultivating extraordinary skills involves choices of life and death each time. If one succeeds, the crisis becomes even greater; if one fails, they return home on the spot

The demonic seed cannot be eradicated. Even if you are exceptionally lucky and manage to escape two calamities in succession, the danger it harbors is even greater. When you enhance your strength, it can only be said that you have temporarily suppressed the demonic seed. After a period of time, it will inevitably reappear, and you will still have to face the choice between life and death.

Let us go, it is a clear night, let us go to the restaurant for a drink, to ease your shock

At this moment, it is still the voice of County Magistrate Li

The calamity of strange arts has been difficult to resolve from ancient times to the present; if it could be resolved, it would not be so strictly prohibited

In fact, it is something one says to oneself

I am telling you, this is how it is. An hour ago, someone from Nanyu Prefecture came, specifically that Lord Cheng from earlier. After he listened to the entire matter, his first reaction was to interrogate you

However, these words piqued Xu Qingxiao's curiosity. Nevertheless, Xu Qingxiao was not foolish enough to ask for clarification; instead, he shook his head and said, "I do not know, nor do I wish to know. As long as I can prove my innocence, I will already be content."

The new dynasty has just been established, Your Majesty enforces strict laws, and the court is tumultuous; there is no need for such matters to affect the Lord of the Manor

Even if you never engage in the arcane arts again in your lifetime, as long as you give the demonic seed a certain amount of time, it will eventually erupt completely. This means that sooner or later, you will become a demonized creature, and at that time, the stronger your power, the stronger the demonic nature will be.

Nonsense, the people coming down from Nanyu Prefecture are all ruthless and merciless. I have come to understand that none of those who can rise to the top are not fierce.

After all, practicing extraordinary skills is no small matter; once this path is embarked upon, it leads to an endless abyss

The other party spoke up, warmly inviting Xu Qingxiao; if it weren't for the previous events, Xu Qingxiao might have truly believed that he was being courted.

It seems that the other party had already anticipated that Xu Qingxiao would respond in this manner

It is night

He opened his mouth and continued to discuss matters related to the arcane arts

Thinking back on it now, it is indeed frightening. Once I admit it, the position of the county magistrate will surely be lost, and my colleagues will likely not have a good outcome either. Since I have practiced unusual skills, I cannot guarantee that they have not practiced as well.

He is extremely quiet, exuding an air of authority

Then he spoke

"Very well, Lord Li. Today has been somewhat abrupt. The matter has been investigated thoroughly, and I still need to deal with the fugitive issue. If there is any information, please convey it promptly."

Is there really no way to resolve this

Although collective punishment is inhumane, through what Magistrate Li just mentioned, Xu Qingxiao has come to fully understand how terrifying the supernatural arts can be

The young colleague said this, briefly outlining the background and context of the matter

I have indeed embarked on a path of no return

But now it seems that I have not escaped a calamity, but rather fallen into a long-term deadlock

What happened

He still believed that he had escaped a calamity and even planned not to practice any supernatural arts in the future

It was a close call.

After saying this, County Magistrate Li also left the prison.

As long as one practices the arcane arts, one will inevitably condense a demonic seed. Even if one is fortunate enough to escape the first encounter, this demonic seed will continue to grow stronger over time, regardless of whether one chooses to engage with the arcane arts again

If you do not wish to stay in the county, you are welcome to come to Nanyu Prefecture to find me. In a few days, Nanyu Prefecture will be recruiting a new batch of constables, and you may give it a try

Do you know why

The adult looked up.

He spoke

He used simple metaphors to express the true terrifying nature of the arcane arts

The matter of strange arts is of great importance to the court, an exceedingly significant issue

Perhaps it is because it is too profound

At that time, it will merely be a bit troublesome; the immediate task is to capture the fugitive as soon as possible

Sir, this Xu Qingxiao is too suspicious. Should we place two people by his side? Or perhaps eliminate him directly to avoid future troubles

Has Doctor Zhao been punished?

You wouldn't have taken the villain's script, would you

In other words

A single statement, cold and sharp

Gentlemen of the Qingxiao, do not blame this official

The only place that made Xu Qingxiao feel uncomfortable was

Anyone who practices extraordinary arts will inevitably generate a heart demon within themselves. This heart demon will cultivate on its own, and once its power surpasses that of the practitioner, it will directly seize control, leading to a sole focus on slaughter

The explanation given by Magistrate Li left everyone speechless

Some people cannot help but ask

"Oh, Clear Night, you nearly scared us all to death"

Moreover, as time progresses, the malevolence intensifies. Before the establishment of the Great Wei Dynasty, a great demon would emerge periodically, capable of causing the deaths of a hundred thousand in an instant. This is the reason why the righteous path of the world strictly prohibits the use of unorthodox techniques

Unfortunately, Magistrate Li has someone above him. Our current assertiveness has already caused his dissatisfaction. If we were to kill another constable, it would be a minor issue if reported to the governor, but if it reaches the court, it would no longer be a trivial matter

Lord Cheng, please take care as you depart

If it weren't for Doctor Zhao administering the punishment, you would likely have faced it as well. Fortunately, the county magistrate has been quite lenient with us and did not subject you to punishment

The terror of the arcane arts lies in the fact that each form of such arts can lead individuals to become demonic, losing their reason and thereby committing acts of murder

It is nothing; consider this as an official admonition to everyone, a reminder for all.

But no one stopped it

Dozens of officials followed behind.

The crowd is somewhat curious

At that moment, Lord Cheng's gaze fell upon Xu Qingxiao

Someone continued to speak, asking the question that Xu Qingxiao wanted to ask

Yes, if one were to further cultivate extraordinary skills, and if luck is on their side, without succumbing to demonic influence, would they not be able to suppress it

If it were in another county, killing a constable would naturally be of no consequence

That Lord Cheng will certainly not rest easy, especially after that last remark, which seems to be a warning to everyone

However, Xu Qingxiao kept all the various doubts in her heart to herself

It seems that I am truly fortunate

At the beginning, one practices sinister and extraordinary skills, ultimately erupting at the last moment to become the final demon, only to be slain by the child of destiny

The matters concerning this person are too significant; the lord cannot afford to wait

Therefore, this means that it is an unsolvable deadlock

Therefore, it is best not to say anything indiscreet or to think too much about anything at this moment. Just be an ordinary person and wait until this period passes before speaking again

Looking back now, I realize that I was indeed too young

It has also become thoroughly clear how exaggerated the court's prohibition against foreign arts is

Without cultivating extraordinary skills, the speed of one's practice will be slow, and sooner or later, one will be surpassed by the demonic seed, thus becoming a monster.

After County Magistrate Li left, the remaining colleagues immediately became excited

How am I feeling so dazed and confused

The cultivation speed of the heart demon far exceeds that of normal cultivation, so when the demonic nature becomes increasingly strong, your only choice is to continue cultivating the异术, for only the异术 can enable you to become stronger in an instant

Doctor Zhao has been punished

I do not know what further inquiries the esteemed official from Nanyu Prefecture may have

He still wore a smile on his face

Lord Cheng let out a light chuckle

However, to put it another way, if you truly practiced the extraordinary arts, the county magistrate's official hat would certainly be lost, and we would all be implicated. Therefore, you do not know that while you were outside the prison, we were all increasingly anxious, fearing that you had indeed practiced them

Xu Qingxiao was indeed somewhat flustered

Fortunately, a moment of inspiration struck

In the mountains near Ping'an County

What is going on?

Magistrate Li called out once, and then watched the other party leave

Yet the crowd frowned, seemingly unable to understand

At first, the county magistrate was fine, but upon seeing Doctor Zhao punished, he became somewhat dissatisfied. He then engaged in several rounds of indirect discussions with Lord Cheng; otherwise, you would also have faced punishment.

Hehe, since it is all a misunderstanding, it is naturally for the best. Brother Qingxiao, I see that your intellect is quite good, and you have also turned misfortune into fortune, integrating the pure Yang energy within you. You have reached a certain level and possess some pure Yang energy.

Xu Qingxiao has fully realized the terrifying nature of the supernatural arts

Indeed, if there were a solution, we could simply summon a group of death warriors, have the strong stand guard nearby, and if anyone succumbs to madness, we would kill them directly. Those who do not fall into madness could be retained for future use, and given time, the world would be filled with experts.

The latter was not embarrassed; on the contrary, they continued to speak.

What is the need for a strict prohibition across the world

Magistrate Li's words were even clearer.

Not acceptable

He always feels that this matter is definitely not over yet

Furthermore, a newly initiated martial artist cannot stir up much of a storm; even if he truly cultivates extraordinary skills and survives by chance the first time, he will inevitably reveal his true form the second time.

Xu Qingxiao made a polite remark

Previously, Xu Qingxiao thought that if he did not cultivate in the future, it would not matter

In the next moment, before Lord Cheng could speak, the voice of County Magistrate Li rang out

Xu Qingxiao did not refuse

After the other party left, County Magistrate Li finally breathed a sigh of relief and then glanced at Xu Qingxiao.

Quickly untie him and send him back to rest properly

However, there are also some individuals who are extremely fortunate, having neither succumbed to demonic transformation nor become monsters; it is precisely this that makes them even more terrifying

Because the crisis has not yet been completely resolved, no matter what, let's focus on surviving first

He is a subordinate of Cheng Lidong, having followed him for several decades, and naturally knows what Cheng Lidong is thinking, so he took the initiative to speak up and alleviate his worries

foolishness

They spoke up and took Xu Qingxiao to calm her down

I was right; Qingxiao definitely did not secretly learn any foreign techniques

This is a consequence of one's own actions

Cheng Lidong sat quietly on a horse, gazing at the night sky

He did not expect that the supernatural arts could be so terrifying

However, before interrogating you, this Lord Cheng has already interrogated Doctor Zhao. Unfortunately for Doctor Zhao, he suffered a beating for no reason at the age of sixty.

Everyone understood this time, each displaying a look of astonishment

Several people chattered and quickly unlocked for Xu Qingxiao, each appearing somewhat apprehensive.

Xu Qingxiao felt somewhat ashamed

Xu Qingxiao is not easily deceived; this Lord Cheng is certainly not an insignificant figure. Who knows if he is setting a trap for others to fall into.

Xu Qingxiao frowned

What a remarkable fellow

Consider this: if the issue of demonic entities could be resolved, it would be entirely possible to allow individuals to cultivate extraordinary skills. If one were to succumb to demonic transformation, it would suffice to have a powerful guardian present to eliminate the threat on the spot. Those who do not fall into demonic corruption could then be utilized by the court

Meanwhile

County Magistrate Li did not say anything either

"Qingxiao Ge, you do not know, if you admit to having secretly learned other skills, we all will be in trouble together"

But fortunately, there was none

I have a bit of a headache

The subordinate with the hooked nose behind him suddenly spoke up

He spoke up, informing everyone of the terrifying aspects of the strange arts

The three of them exchanged words back and forth, allowing Xu Qingxiao to understand completely

You have not practiced any extraordinary skills, and in fact, I am quite pleased.

At this moment

What Xu Qingxiao said is not false; he is somewhat confused about the entire matter. Although he can roughly guess some aspects, the specific details remain unclear to him.

Isn't the unification of the mountains and rivers just around the corner?

He smiled gently; if there were a hint of color on his face, he might even look quite handsome, but with such a pale complexion, he appeared rather strange.