Demon-Seeking Amber

"Reclaim a hundred years, I am invincible in this world!"

Wu Liang evidently did not expect Xing Tu to suddenly attack. He had no time to dodge and was cleaved in two. However, Wu Liang's wound did not bleed fresh blood; instead, wisps of black qi overflowed, causing his skin to crack and revealing a hint of gray fur.

"Hmph, so even the Divine Cult's human skin cloak couldn't fool you, your dog noses are truly sharp."

Wu Liang knew he had been exposed and simply stopped feigning. He roared in anger and actively revealed his true form, transforming into a Rat Demon three people tall.

"I originally thought that if you were sensible enough to let this great master go, I would spare your lives. Now it seems you have no such fortune."

Wu Liang looked down at Su Mu and Xing Tu with his small, pea-like eyes, completely failing to notice that the two had intentionally restrained their aura. His short arms shook vigorously, wanting to forcefully break free.

This Demon-Binding Rope was a special item. Unless an outsider destroyed the Talismanic Script on it, the bound demonic creature would be unable to circulate its Demonic Power. However, this time, the Demon-Binding Rope lost its effectiveness, tearing apart with a single tug from Wu Liang, and the Talismanic Script on it showed no reaction at all.

Su Mu looked closely and found clear bite marks at the break of the Demon-Binding Rope, indicating it had been bitten through long ago.

What a formidable Rat Demon, to be able to bite through even a Demon-Binding Rope?

Looking at the Rat Demon before him, which had grown even larger after breaking free from the Demon-Binding Rope, Su Mu was also a little surprised, but he made no move. Although this Rat Demon could bite through the Demon-Binding Rope, it was only relying on its innate talent. Its cultivation base was at most the Qi Condensation Realm. Even if Su Mu stood still and let it attack, Wu Liang could not harm him.

What's more, Xing Tu was there.

Indeed, Xing Tu saw Wu Liang break free from the Demon-Binding Rope, but there was no surprise on his face. Instead, he picked up the Demon-Binding Rope, muttering, "As expected, this kind of externally carved Talismanic Script has too many limitations. I still need to find a way to integrate it into the Demon-Binding Rope itself."

Seeing himself ignored by Xing Tu in such a way, Wu Liang was also a little annoyed, but he said nothing more. He opened his mouth wide and bit towards Xing Tu. This was, after all, the headquarters of the Demon Suppressing Camp. Heaven knew what special methods they had. If he lingered too long, he feared it would be difficult to escape.

However, just as Wu Liang was thinking about how to escape next, he saw a flash of saber light before his eyes, and then completely lost consciousness.

"He clearly bit through the Demon-Binding Rope but didn't escape, instead waiting for an opportunity here. This fellow is quite patient."

Xing Tu retracted his long saber, looked at Wu Liang, who had been completely dissected into countless parts on the ground, and sighed, "Clearly a human, yet taking pride in transforming into a demonic creature. I don't know whether to call it foolish or pathetic."

"Everyone has desires, and in this chaotic world, what is more attractive than power?"

Su Mu's expression also darkened slightly, and he couldn't help but retort. But when he saw Xing Tu's strange gaze, he immediately knew he had misspoken. The world was peaceful now; where was this chaotic world? At most, it was just a few bandits causing trouble. At least, that's how it sounded when spoken aloud.

Xing Tu, as an Enshrined Official of the Demon Suppressing Camp, naturally knew the current situation, so he didn't mind. He busied himself collecting the useful materials from the demonic creature's body and putting them into a box.

The division of labor for Demon Sealing Masters was very clear: one team was responsible for dissection, and another team was responsible for disposing of the remains. They were separate, which also indirectly reduced the work pressure.

"By the way, Brother Xing Tu, this human skin cloak is so mystical, how do you distinguish it?"

This human skin cloak had relatively good concealment properties. If Su Mu hadn't had his Heavenly Eye and had encountered it before, it would have been difficult for him to identify. But judging by Xing Tu's demeanor, he seemed very certain of these demonic creatures' forms. Su Mu wondered what method he used.

"Originally, we couldn't tell either, and could only rely on experience to judge. But after obtaining this item, it became much easier."

Hearing Su Mu's inquiry, Xing Tu took out a bright yellow spherical orb and threw it towards Su Mu. Su Mu, after receiving the orb, couldn't help but be stunned.

This was the type of Amber that had transformed Su Yang into a demonic creature?

Su Mu pondered inwardly, looking closely, and found that these Ambers were empty inside, with nothing existing within them.

"These Ambers were found in the bodies of the Demon God Cult's believers. They seem to be related to their demonization. Some Ambers, even after the host died, still retained their spirituality. One Demon Sealing Master was even corrupted by this Amber and turned into a demonic creature."

Saying that, Xing Tu found an Amber from the Rat Demon's corpse, inside which a gray rat was clearly curled up.

"This fellow seems not to have fully transformed yet, no wonder his strength is so weak."

Xing Tu assessed the Amber, confirmed it was undamaged, and then put it into a brocade pouch. Inside, several similar Ambers could vaguely be seen, which must have been collected by Xing Tu from other demonic creatures.

"Although these Ambers all cause harm to a region, as long as the Spirit Soul and Essence Blood of the demonic creature inside are destroyed, and some Restrictions are placed, they can be made into Demon-Seeking Amber."

Hearing Xing Tu say this, Su Mu nodded slightly and was about to return the Amber to Xing Tu, but Xing Tu refused.

"Although Junior Brother Su rarely goes out, you are still a Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppressing Camp. You should carry one with you. After all, in these times, it's truly difficult to distinguish between humans and demons."

Xing Tu pushed the Amber back to Su Mu, his words hinting at something. Su Mu did not refuse and accepted the Amber. Now that the Demon God Cult was rampant, having this Demon-Seeking Amber was indeed much more convenient. However, his main body rarely used it. It would be more suitable to give it to Zhang Zhi Wei when he had the chance.

"By the way, Junior Brother Su, you mentioned earlier that you had something important to ask of me. What was it?"

Xing Tu finished organizing everything, only then remembering Su Mu's previous words. Su Mu also shifted his attention from the Demon-Seeking Amber and said, "I want to ask Brother Xing Tu to help me examine if this sword can be refined once more."

Saying that, Su Mu took out the Kunyuan Sword and handed it to Xing Tu.

Xing Tu took the Kunyuan Sword with one hand but felt his hand sink. He immediately switched to holding it with both hands, and his gaze towards Su Mu couldn't help but be a little strange.

"Junior Brother Su, where did you get such a heavy sword? It's truly... very suitable for you!"

Su Mu shrugged upon hearing this and said, "I obtained it through a transaction with someone in Great Zhou. I thought Brother Xing Tu was quite knowledgeable about sword forging, so I wanted to ask for your help to take a look."

"Tsk tsk... Let's go to my forging room first. I need to carefully study it."