After the case in the county town was settled.

Zhang Miao led his men into Baiyun Ridge.

The peasant woman who had first cried out for justice on the street provided a letter. It detailed where the demon tribes of Baiyun Ridge were hiding, even specifying what kind of demons they were and their approximate numbers.

However, when Zhang Miao and his subordinates arrived at these locations one by one, all they found were corpses.

When they reached the cave where Tiger Boss had held his meeting, they were startled by the sight of dismembered bodies scattered everywhere.

"My heavens, in all my years as a Demon Slayer, I've never seen a group of demons die so… thoroughly…"

"The one who killed these demons is truly ruthless!"

"If there wasn't some deep-seated hatred, it wouldn't have come to this."

After examining the scene, Zhang Miao spoke.

"At the very least, it proves that those commoners, and that Tiger Demon, weren't lying.

There are this many demons in Baiyun Ridge, yet only one or two demonic incidents are reported each year. Feng Yucheng and Cao Xiu were indeed deceiving their superiors and concealing the truth.

By the way, any news from the brothers chasing Feng Yucheng?"

"Reporting, sir. They are still searching and haven't found any leads yet."

"Report to the imperial court, issue a wanted notice, dead or alive, with a hefty reward! This man's heart is extremely malicious. We absolutely cannot allow him to continue his evil deeds."

One subordinate asked.

"Sir Zhang, what about the person who wrote that anonymous letter? Should we try to ascertain their identity?"

Zhang Miao raised his hand, signaling to stop.

"If that person doesn't wish to show themselves, it would be impolite to insist on investigating. You can just assume these demons died due to internal strife over uneven division of spoils."

...

Night fell, at Shen Qingshan's home.

Although the guidance task was completed, Chen Yi wasn't in a hurry to simulate.

Ever since Chen Yi and Shen Qingshan began their plan, this small Baiyun County town had been too sensational these past few days, with many things happening simultaneously.

Before everything was settled, Shen Qingshan could come looking for Chen Yi at any time.

So, Chen Yi wanted to wait until all matters in the county were concluded before simulating.

At the dinner table that evening, Shen Qingshan was in high spirits, pulling Chen Yi to drink quite a bit of wine.

Shen Qingshan was currently only at the Spirit Gathering realm, so his alcohol tolerance was far inferior to Chen Yi's, who was at the Golden Body realm.

"Ah... I never expected Fourth Brother's alcohol tolerance to be this good either. Your brother-in-law has truly witnessed it today, impressive!"

"Brother-in-law, you should drink less."

"I'm happy! I had long sensed a strange atmosphere hanging over this county. Why were there so many murder cases? So many plagues? Now, it all makes sense!"

"Though, we also owe thanks to that Inspector Zhang for enforcing the law impartially and without dragging his feet."

"Sir Zhang is a good official, the best I've seen in my life!

However, for uncovering such a major case this time, the chief merit belongs to you, Fourth Brother!

According to our Demon Slaying Division's rules, with you eliminating several dozen to a hundred demons in one case, you could be promoted to the level of Chief Commissioner of a county-level Demon Slaying Division!

Tomorrow, I'll go tell Sir Zhang, have him report to the imperial court, and have your achievements recognized and rewarded!"

Chen Yi tentatively asked a question.

"This 'reward'… is it an official position?"

"An official position isn't enough? So many people wish to enter the Demon Slaying Division but have no means. Fourth Brother, with such great merit to your name, once you enter the officialdom, many will be willing to promote you!"

Without any substantial reward, Chen Yi thought it was better to forget it.

What's the point of being an official? A bunch of headaches. He still had to focus on cultivation and simulations, where would he find the spare time?

As long as getting rid of Feng Yucheng this time was legal and compliant within the imperial procedures and wouldn't bring trouble, Chen Yi was content.

Shen Qingshan sobered up a bit.

"But if Sir Zhang asks where I got that letter from, how should I answer him?"

Chen Yi picked up a side dish with his chopsticks, a hint of a smile on his face.

"If he has been to the places mentioned in the letter, he probably won't ask you that question."

"Why?"

"Brother-in-law, you still need more practice in the ways of the world and human relationships."

Chen Yun, hearing Chen Yi speak in such a precociously mature manner, said with amusement.

"How old are you, lecturing your brother-in-law?"

Chen Yi smiled without speaking.

After dinner.

Chen Yi returned to his small room.

"Move out tomorrow. It's not right to keep staying at Third Sister's house. Today, I saw a courtyard for sale, the environment seems pretty good…"

The familiar small room, the familiar night.

Well, then, let's use another exhilarating simulation to aid sleep!

Simulator, start!

[Guidance Task Completed!]

[Rewards Distributed!]

Chen Yi first claimed the rewards from the guidance task.

A silver, semi-transparent long spear fell into his hand.

This spear was fifteen feet long, with a thick, heavy shaft.

The spear guard was shaped like a dragon's head, the butt cap like a dragon's tail, exuding majestic and domineering aura.

Where he held it, it felt icy cold, as if gripping a block of ice.

"No wonder it's called the Frost Awe Tyrant Spear."

The next reward was one "Epic or above Premium Trait."

As his realm increased, the difficulty of completing guidance tasks had risen somewhat, and the rewards were also becoming better.

This time's premium trait had the modifier "Epic or above."

According to similar gacha game mechanics, that definitely meant Epic.

The familiar multicolored light sphere appeared before his eyes.

Now, equipped with a full set of traits and backed by Golden Body realm cultivation.

Chen Yi's eagerness to obtain better, stronger traits wasn't as urgent as before.

With great calm, he casually reached out and touched it.

A purple light glowed.

[Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger (Purple Epic):

You can lower the aura of your cultivation realm. Outsiders using any means of detection cannot see through it, but it cannot be lowered to a state of no cultivation.]

"Oh? This is actually a useful trait."

Hiding his realm could make him less conspicuous among crowds.

Glancing at his currently equipped traits, Chen Yi made an adjustment, slotting in "Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger."

"That should do it. Let's begin!"

[You have completed the guidance task for this simulation and gained a new simulation opportunity.]

[Initial Equipped Traits: Simulator [Mythic], Proficiency [Mythic], The Most Severe Father to Non-Humans [Gold], Senior Tomato User [Purple], The Only True Prophet in the Whole Game [Purple], Photographic Memory [Purple], Treasure-Sniffing Nose [Purple], Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger [Purple], Low-Grade Bone Structure [Green], Spider Sense [Green], Monster Aura [Green], Serious Punch [Green]]

[Simulation Start!]

[Do not seek praise for vibrant hues, only leave pure energy to fill the universe.]

[After three simulations, you already possess the powerful strength of the Golden Body realm.]

[The case of collusion between officials and demons, planned entirely by you, was successfully solved.]

[The demons of Baiyun Ridge were eradicated by you in a single day. The corrupt officials and evil clerks in Baiyun County are either dead or captured.]

[Baiyun County has finally welcomed her clear skies and bright days.]

[However, your adventure has not stopped.]

[The massacre case of Luoding Village still remains shrouded in mystery.]

[To uncover the truth of the tragedy, to reach higher martial realms and greater strength, you will once again embark on a journey…]

[Year One, age nineteen.]

[Beginning trait draw…]

[Draw successful!]

[「Ageless Male God」(Green): Your appearance will be fixed at eighteen years old, limited to appearance only.]

[Adjust traits?]

[Yes/No]