CHAPTER 545: CHAPTER 500: ATTRACTING AND WARDING OFF DISASTER, THE CELESTIAL DEMON TITLE!

"Sheriff, this item..."

Meng Chuan extended his hand, and the Venomous True Spirit lay quietly in his palm.

Xu Jinqiu interrupted him and explained:

"You keep it, it belongs to you anyway. Even without me, you could have subdued it.

I saw you fighting passionately just now, so I didn’t interrupt. Only when I noticed the Demonic Qi expanding significantly did I step in."

Meng Chuan smiled in agreement and expressed his gratitude.

Without Sheriff Xu’s intervention, it would have taken a bit more effort to get rid of the venom.

Then, redness spread through his palm, and he pinched lightly.

He completely obliterated the remnants of the soul on the Venomous True Spirit and absorbed it into his waist badge.

A title-level venomous spirit was enough to allow the Dragon Demon to enjoy a delicious meal, supplying the essence of muscles and bones.

He was not courteous about it.

Xu Jinqiu patted his shoulder, looking kindly.

He was very pleased with Meng Chuan’s performance.

After just a few months apart, not to mention anything else, the significant changes in his Qi Blood were apparent.

It seemed he was halfway through the Two Limits journey.

He truly was a martial genius, progressing at an astonishing speed, beyond comprehension...

Meng Chuan gathered his supernatural abilities within himself, glanced aside, and saw the two halves of the venom’s body still lying on the ground.

Without the protection of the True Spirit, the body slowly melted like snow, turning into a pool of asphalt-like liquid.

From a distance, police personnel with professional equipment approached for collection.

Seeing his gaze, Sheriff Xu smiled and said:

"These too are considered yours, converted into money and credited to your account.

Also, the reward for killing the titled Celestial Demon can be settled with special battle merits. Remember to confirm it at the Citizen Personal Information Center."

"Understood."

After thanking him, Meng Chuan left the place with Xu Jinqiu, chatting as they walked.

He asked in confusion,

"Sheriff Xu, how much special battle merit is a Celestial Demon like this worth? I don’t know the standard for evaluating titled Celestial Demons."

"This Venomous one is worth a few dozen points, but it depends on the state’s battle merit evaluation department, which reviews the footage for judgment.

In the Demon Nest as well, the strength of a titled Celestial Demon is measured by the battle merit jade talisman, which is faster.

The range of strength is vast for titled Celestial Demons; stronger ones rival the Martial Arts Celestial Kings, like a level-four Demon Nest Master, while the weaker ones are just slightly stronger than Lower Rank Great Demons.

Thus, the evaluation also takes into account various dimensions like actual strength of the titled Celestial Demon."

"Understood."

Once again, Meng Chuan personally appreciated the monthly free 20 points of special battle merit provided to national talents.

Police personnel passed by them, heading off to clean up the battlefield.

When they passed, their glances at Meng Chuan were filled with respect.

This was the respect for the strong.

The surveillance by the Skynet, they all saw it.

The other transformed into a ten-meter-tall giant god, battling head-to-head with that colossal giant demon.

Truly impressive!

The key point was, he was only twenty!

Families with eligible daughters couldn’t help but have other thoughts.

If not for Sheriff Xu’s presence, they might have surrounded him to propose marriage to Meng Chuan...

...

In the distance.

Under the urging of airport security and police personnel, the crowd dispersed and left the site.

After encountering the demon disaster, with the entire tarmac in such disarray, no flights would be taking off for a while.

Those in urgent need simply had to accept their bad luck.

However, having survived the terrifying scene just now,

being alive was already a blessing in misfortune.

Passing by the crowd, they continuously heard expressions of gratitude.

Not only did Meng Chuan feel no pride, but he had a touch of guilt.

If it weren’t for him drawing in the venom, today’s events wouldn’t have happened.

The venom attack wasn’t his intentional doing.

But it indeed resulted in this outcome, leaving him somewhat downhearted.

Beside him, Xu Jinqiu sensed Meng Chuan’s mood, patted his shoulder, but said nothing.

This is how the world is, this young man is still young, and will eventually get used to it.

Sitting in the police car, Meng Chuan understood.

The appearance of Celestial Demons in the city naturally resulted in severe casualties.

Even a mere Lower Rank Celestial Demon caused the deaths of an alley’s worth of people.

If this title-level venomous demon had struck early while lurking in the city, there would likely be thousands of casualties.

For it to target him, wasn’t it a way to "shield others from disaster"?

In this hunt, although he didn’t use his full strength, he ensured no ordinary person died.

With this result, Meng Chuan was true to his conscience.

Switching his thoughts, he recalled the patron behind the venom.

Most likely Fang Jianxing.

After this incident, it should arouse the opponent’s desire to act personally.

The reason being none other than the Demon Suppressing Thunder True Qi he demonstrated.

Fang Jianxing had seen his master in action, with thundering golden thunder.

Why would he channel the Metal of the Five Elements, the "Evil Dispelling Divine Thunder" to confront the enemy?

It was an intention to bewilder the opponent.

He guessed Fang Jianxing likely had a way to monitor the venom.

The opponent’s trait seemed like some special ability.

From past to present, it had consistently manifested.

As for himself,

He now possessed the Bone and Flesh Blossom, immune to myriad evils inside and out.

He was confident Fang Jianxing couldn’t "plant a bomb" on him.

Returning to his senses, he felt a bit exhausted from the battle and leaned back in the police car seat for a rest.

Reflecting on the intense battle just now, he couldn’t help but feel emotional.

Last year, struggling against a Lower Rank Celestial Demon was already a challenge.

Now against a title-level venom, there were still many methods he hadn’t used, yet he could suppress it.

Thinking of this, he suddenly realized how time flew, and he was no longer the same person as before.

...

Meanwhile, in an abandoned house less than ten kilometers from the airport.

The indoor lighting was dim because the owner of the house had drawn the curtains tightly.

Fang Jianxing sat in a chair, seemingly staring at the mirror in his hand.

In truth, his thoughts had already drifted far away.

The smooth mirror reflected his slightly excited eyes.

Since Xu Jinqiu stepped out onto the battlefield, the magnetic field around him destroyed everything.

The mirror lost its image.

But... it’s enough!

He had a pretty good understanding of Meng Chuan’s power by now.

His methods left Fang Jianxing extremely thrilled!

"Hidden so deep, the golden thunder..."

This was exactly what he sought!

From the moment Fang Jianxing set his sights on Meng Chuan.

He never saw him wield the "pure" thunder.

The armor-like Thunder True Qi, the thunder net crisscrossing the air, and the dazzling golden thunder in his palm...

All of these made Fang Jianxing unable to stop thinking, increasingly restless!

The poison task was completed to perfection.

Next, it’s his turn to perform...

...

Meng Chuan returned to the city center by police car and opened a temporary room in the same hotel as before.

At night, he received a message from Chief Xu.

He went to the Jiuyan police station once more.

The familiar action team all greeted him upon seeing him:

"Hello, leader!"

"Meng sir, we watched the SkyNet footage several times, it’s truly impressive!"

"That venom was of the Celestial Demon level, a presence that even ordinary Three Limits masters find hard to deal with.

Meng leader single-handedly counterattacked, incredibly fierce!"

Police captain Hou Zhibin, also a Two Limits like him, shook hands and complimented:

"Hahaha, when Meng deity’s ten-meter body appeared, I knew victory was guaranteed.

What’s this called? Just like a Demon Lord descending from heaven, truly a terrestrial god of misfortune!"

"...I’m undeserving, everyone’s exaggerating."

Meng Chuan blushed, the police station crowd praised him far too much, making it difficult to handle.

Aside, Xu Jinqiu saw him like this and clapped his hands with a smile:

"Everyone, quiet down. Let me finish discussing this incident with your ’Meng deity,’ then you can all socialize."

Meng Chuan also smiled and bowed, saying:

"I have Wudang’s martial arts wine here. For the brothers not on duty tonight, my treat, everyone drink to your heart’s content!"

"Boss is generous!"

After another bow, Meng Chuan followed Chief Xu into the office.

After sitting down, Xu Jinqiu flipped the computer screen.

Pointing at it with his finger, he explained:

"Look, as early as half a month ago, the Tai Chi hall master who had a past conflict with you was already possessed by the venom.

Since then, it has been mimicking Hall Master Ma’s action logic. Prior to your descent, it even purchased tickets back-to-back with you.

From possessing someone with a grudge against you to closely tracking your movements, it was clearly aiming directly at you."

Meng Chuan smiled wryly and nodded, he was aware of this.

Xu Jinqiu continued:

"Venom, this type of Celestial Demon, possesses high intelligence and excels at disguise, making it extremely difficult to guard against. Our police station has long harbored deep hatred for it.

But this type of species, even those of the Lower Rank level are rare, let alone a demon of Celestial Demon rank.

I won’t lie, today is my first time seeing one.

A venom of Celestial rank could pose a significant threat even to a Martial Arts Grandmaster if it possessed their family.

The assassination attempt on you, a Two Limits individual in the city, had very low cost-effectiveness, yet such a labor-intensive, almost suicidal attack was carried out.

...

Xu Jinqiu viewed it from a Demon Path perspective.

The venom Celestial Demon of title rank far surpassed the power of ten or more six-time enhanced Demon Summoning Hall members.

"I believe that not even Demon Summoning Hall’s Li Xiao nor Outer Heaven’s Lü Donglai could direct this venom.

The mastermind behind it is likely a top Great Demon from a Demon Nest."

Meng Chuan nodded, knowing who sent this venom.

However, hearing Chief Xu’s analysis, he felt more convinced that Fang Jianxing was the backstage mastermind.

Under such numerous coincidences, it becomes an inevitability.

He already had plans to deal with Fang Jianxing, so he was not particularly worried, maintaining a calm mindset.

...

Meng Chuan walked out of the chief’s office, bowing in thanks:

"Thanks to Chief Xu for the guidance. I’ll be more vigilant in the future."

Xu Jinqiu waved his hand, saying:

"No worries, go and eat with the action team, these guys are itching to see you."

Years ago, he drank Wudang’s martial arts wine once on the mountain.

Miles better than Maozi, really good.

If it were available for sale, he’d buy a few jars to keep at home, enjoying them occasionally.

Meng Chuan noticed Chief Xu’s expression, so he took several jars from his waist badge and placed them by the side near the door.

Before the other could speak, he bowed, said his goodbyes, and turned to leave.

Inside the office.

Xu Jinqiu hesitated to speak, then shook his head and smiled.

He put down the documents in his hands and accepted the martial arts wine with a flick of his sleeve:

"This kid..."

...

After dispersing, Meng Chuan returned to the hotel.

The phone screen lit up, he didn’t expect the military merit assessment department to act so quickly.

The phone chimed with a notification of special military merit credits.

[Esteemed "Infinite Fist Meng Chuan": Thank you for your contribution to Great Chu, 50 points of special military merit have been credited to your account, details can be further viewed on the Citizen Personal Information page.]