I Can Merge Techniques

The newcomer was none other than one of the Demon Suppression Captains from the Qing Province branch of the Demon Suppression Bureau, Nangong Yue!

Nangong Yue’s gaze was as sharp as a falcon’s, completely ignoring Liu Qingwu and the members of the Carefree Sect, who stood respectfully to the side.

Her gaze swept across the second floor with unerring precision before locking firmly onto Chu Fan.

In an instant, a smile as radiant as a spring blossom bloomed on her strikingly handsome face, melting away her icy aura.

"Well, well, Chu Fan! Just how long has it been since you last visited the Demon Suppression Bureau?"

"I’ve never seen a Demon Suppression Guard take it as easy as you! You’re always hiding away, nowhere to be found. I’m sure you’ve tossed all matters of the Bureau to the nine heavens, haven’t you?"

Her voice was clear and melodious, carrying a hint of playful reproach, yet also a touch of intimacy, completely devoid of any coldness or distance.

"Lord Nangong..." Chu Fan was about to rise and bow, but Nangong Yue quickly stepped forward, a warm, jade-like hand pressing down on his shoulder, holding him in place.

"What’s with the ’Lord’? That’s so formal, isn’t it?" Nangong Yue leaned down, a smile on her face as her breath brushed past Chu Fan’s ear. "Just call me sister."

BOOM!

This scene was like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, instantly sending shockwaves through the room.

Liu Qingwu’s beautiful eyes widened, her face a picture of utter disbelief!

In the Qing Province Demon Suppression Bureau, Nangong Yue was notorious for her pride. Not only was she immensely powerful, but her personality was also known to be aloof and cold.

She barely gave other Demon Suppression Captains of the same rank the time of day, yet now she was being so intimate with an obscure, ordinary Demon Suppression Guard?

Zhao Tianxing, Fatty, and Jiang Yuanfan’s jaws nearly hit the floor, their faces a mask of shock and bewilderment!

Although they didn’t know Nangong Yue personally, they recognized the special uniform exclusive to Demon Suppression Captains and the token hanging from her waist!

Since arriving in Qing Province, Chu Fan had barely ever visited the Demon Suppression Bureau, spending almost all his time at home engrossed in his cultivation. How could he be as close as real siblings with a Demon Suppression Captain who wielded such great power?!

But what shocked them even more was yet to come!

Holding Chu Fan’s shoulder, Nangong Yue leaned closer and closer, her beautiful face almost touching his as she whispered with fragrant breath, "My dear brother, your sister has taken on a tricky mission this time, but I’m facing restrictions everywhere and not making much progress."

"All those bastards at the Bureau are just waiting to see me make a fool of myself. You have to help your sister out, or I’m really going to lose face this time."

Her tone, tinged with a flirtatious charm and a hint of pleading, left everyone around them petrified on the spot, utterly dumbfounded.

Li Qingxue silently pursed her lips, picked up the teacup from the table, and took a delicate sip. She watched Chu Fan with a complex expression, not uttering a single word.

Into this deathly silent atmosphere, Chu Fan slowly spoke, his voice calm and smooth as glass. "What’s in it for me?"

THUD—

Fatty almost slid off his chair, and the others were completely floored!

Faced with such an intimate plea from a Demon Suppression Captain, he... he actually dared to ask for compensation without even batting an eye?!

The sheer nerve!

Nangong Yue also seemed stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Chu Fan to be so blunt.

She gave Chu Fan a playfully wounded look and said, "You extorted five elixirs from the Demon Suppression Envoy, and now you want to extort your sister, too..."

Everyone’s eyes widened even further!

Chu Fan dared to extort the Demon Suppression Envoy?

"What do you mean, ’extort’!" Chu Fan raised an eyebrow. "Anyway... as long as there’s something in it for me, we can talk."

"No benefits, no deal."

The two female Demon Suppression Guards behind Nangong Yue glanced at each other.

’Their Captain was practically begging him, and yet he...’

Liu Qingwu and the others were even more speechless, never imagining Chu Fan would be so direct as to refuse a Demon Suppression Captain’s request.

Especially when Nangong Yue kept calling him "brother," humbling herself to such a degree...

Nangong Yue simply tilted her head, the smile in her eyes deepening. "Oh? Then what kind of benefit do you want? As long as it’s something your sister can do, I’ll be sure to grant it."

Chu Fan said with a serious expression, "I’m looking for a type of ore or Magical Treasure that contains pure Wind Spirit Power. I need it for a Cultivation Technique I’m practicing, but I haven’t been able to find anything suitable."

"Sister, you’re incredibly capable and well-connected. You should be able to help me find it, right?"

Hearing this, Nangong Yue’s slender brows knitted slightly as she pondered, "An unusual item containing Wind Spirit Power? Things like that are found only by chance, not by searching. They’ve always been rare and are indeed hard to find..."

Before she could finish, an idea flashed in Liu Qingwu’s eyes. She immediately seized the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and quickly spoke up, "Benefactor, the item you’re looking for, I... my Carefree Sect has it!"

Hm?

Everyone’s gaze instantly refocused on Liu Qingwu, filled with a mix of surprise and curiosity.

Only then did Nangong Yue properly look at Liu Qingwu, sizing her up for a moment. Seemingly recognizing her identity, she nodded slightly and said, "So it’s Elder Liu of the Carefree Sect. Does Elder Liu truly possess the kind of item my brother needs?"

"If you do, name your price. No matter how much it is, I’ll take it."

"My brother..." Hearing those words, Li Qingxue couldn’t help but glance at Chu Fan again, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

’This guy’s luck with women is just ridiculously good!’

’Everywhere he goes, he attracts the admiration of women. Even a Demon Suppression Captain treats him as someone special.’

Liu Qingwu was ecstatic. She quickly put on a broad smile and said, "Lord Nangong, what are you saying! Benefactor Chu Fan is your brother, and even more so, he is Qing Wu’s life-saving benefactor. Wouldn’t talking about price be an insult to me?"

She smiled charmingly, her posture extremely deferential, almost humble. "That Wind Spirit Stone is a treasured item of my Carefree Sect. It has always been stored in the sect’s treasury and has never been shown to outsiders."

"I will personally go back to retrieve it later. Should I deliver it to the Demon Suppression Bureau, or to the Benefactor’s residence at the Seven Stars Gang?"

Before Chu Fan could speak, Nangong Yue made the decision for him. "Deliver it to the Demon Suppression Bureau. I’ll accept it on his behalf, so he doesn’t go and lose it."

Chu Fan shrugged helplessly, but he didn’t really mind.

No matter where it was delivered, the item was now secured. The treasure would end up in his pocket sooner or later. There was no need to rush.

He gave Liu Qingwu a sincere, slight nod. "Thank you for your trouble, Elder Liu."

"Benefactor, you’re too kind! It is Qing Wu’s honor to be of service to you!" Liu Qingwu beamed, absolutely ecstatic.

’This trip to the Moon Viewing Tower today was so worth it!’

’Not only did I unexpectedly run into my great benefactor, Chu Fan, but I also used this opportunity to connect with Nangong Captain. It’s like killing two birds with one stone—a massive win!’

Nangong Yue was also in a great mood, the smile never leaving her face.

As long as Chu Fan was willing to help, that tricky mission would be a piece of cake. Those colleagues in the Bureau who wanted to see her fail were destined for disappointment.

And Chu Fan, naturally, was the happiest of the three.

The Nine Heavens Wind Mastery Scripture he practiced had extremely harsh requirements. He had to travel dozens of miles outside the city to the Black Wind Valley, where the wind was strongest, just to cultivate. The round trip was time-consuming and exhausting.

If he could obtain that Magical Treasure or ore containing pure Wind Spirit Power, he would be able to cultivate anytime and anywhere at home. He would no longer need to make the arduous journey, and his cultivation speed would absolutely take a qualitative leap!

For a moment, though each of the three parties at the table had their own agenda, everyone was delighted, and the atmosphere became incredibly harmonious.

Suddenly...

Chu Fan slowly rose to his feet and gave Nangong Yue a subtle look.

Nangong Yue got the hint and followed him to a quiet, secluded corner.

She casually snapped her fingers. A wisp of faint light appeared at her fingertip, and a semi-transparent barrier flickered into existence, enveloping her and Chu Fan and shielding them from prying eyes.

Only then did Chu Fan lower his voice and say, "Nangong... Sister, do you have a way to check if someone has put some kind of tracking powder or Talisman on me?"

"Oh? What do you mean by that?" A sharp glint flashed in Nangong Yue’s eyes, and her expression immediately turned serious.

Chu Fan said slowly, "The other day, after I returned from the Burial Demon Marsh, I ran into Pei Yufeng at the entrance of the Demon Suppression Bureau. We had a disagreement, and I ended up injuring his subordinate, a guy named Tang Tinghua..."

"Yes, I’ve heard about that. Pei Yufeng was complaining at the Bureau for ages, saying you were throwing your weight around." Nangong Yue nodded, her tone tinged with disdain.

Chu Fan continued, "As he was leaving, Pei Yufeng patted my shoulder a few times. I felt something was off at the time, but I didn’t think much of it."

"Back in Cyan Yang Ancient City, someone used a similar trick on me. On the surface, it was a friendly gesture, but they had secretly placed a tracking mark on me, intending to have someone else kill me."

"So I’m worried... Pei Yufeng’s little gesture might not be so simple."

"Pei Yufeng..." A sharp glint flashed in Nangong Yue’s eyes.