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Mobilizing most of the Wind Catching Team members, we began investigating the whereabouts of Absolute Sect personnel. As for Miss Ji, just leaving a few people to continue closely following up on the investigation is sufficient.

Miss Ji naturally doesn’t know about the mobilization of personnel on our side, nor do I plan to inform her of the ins and outs. Some matters are done without needing explanation. With orders personally issued by the master, Miss Ji hardly has the privilege to intervene excessively in the actions of the Wind Catching Team.

His gaze shifted away from the Martial Arts Training Ground, and the Wind Catching Team Captain quickened his steps, disappearing at the end of the corridor.

...

Bo family.

"So, you’re keeping the demon for its Demon Bloodline?"

"Partially, but that’s not the main reason. The demon blood of the Great Elder may fit the bloodline of my descendants fairly well, with a decent compatibility, but it is ultimately too ordinary, and the ability of the Demon Bloodline is not exceptional. Therefore, not all descendants of the Bo family use its Demon Bloodline to awaken as Demon Martial Artists."

After a fulfilling meal, Fang Yu and Bo Changquan were in the study having a confidential conversation.

Fang Yu began speaking forthrightly.

But Bo Changquan’s head shaking denial, made Fang Yu’s brow furrow slightly.

Compared to Believers who need a Spirit’s contract and must seek out elusive traces of Spirit, naturally, the Demon Martial Artist’s requirement for demon blood is more universal.

However, the idea of directly extracting blood from demons to mass-produce Demon Martial Artists was something Fang Yu did not expect anyone would truly do.

Because this only exists theoretically as a possibility.

Even for descendants of the same bloodline, or even children born of the same woman, their compatibility with demon blood can vary greatly.

And if the Demon Bloodline match fails... it results in death!

This is an affair with an extremely high mortality rate. Even Ding Hui is reluctant to assert, even with complete resources of Demon Bloodline and high compatibility, a hundred-percent success rate for becoming a Demon Martial Artist, let alone other doctors.

This is a gamble with death, a play on probability. For descendants of the same bloodline, utilizing demon blood from the same demon only slightly increases the probability of success, possibly all being mere superstition.

"We are cultivating."

Bo Changquan stated, turning to gaze steadily at Fang Yu.

"You came holding her token and letter, which is why I trust you like this, and tell you these things. Otherwise, even if you kill me, some matters I absolutely wouldn’t reveal a word to anyone. Because this doesn’t just concern me personally, it concerns the life and death existence of my entire family, all my bloodline descendants."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu’s heart skipped a beat.

"We?"

"... There’s no need for you to delve deeper. In short, if a demon can match with the bloodline of most of us Bo family members, there’s a high probability it becomes a selected Demon Bloodline for Demon Martial Artist candidates, we’ll nurture it, trying to optimize the demon’s bloodline, making it more fitting for our family, similar to a hereditary resource passed down through generations. So descendants can largely become Demon Martial Artists through this demon’s bloodline."

"The Bo family actually has such solid foundations?"

Fang Yu said in astonishment.

According to his understanding, achieving this, besides Ding Hui being a genius, there were few who might be capable.

"Our Bo family naturally cannot achieve this, nor do we possess such talents, but above us, the Bo family has connections. To put it harshly, our Bo family is merely like a dog raised under some people. To better the breed of the dog, enable greater effect, they assist us in certain affairs. The Great Elder you wish to kill, is their gift to our Bo family."

"..."

Fang Yu’s expression turned sour.

"Could it be... every family is like this?"

"Things are worse than they appear. The Capital, is no longer the Capital of the Da Xia Dynasty’s golden age."

"... How’s the issue of demons eating humans resolved? So many demons, so much food demand..."

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"Slaves. A vast number of slaves. Moreover... the Capital never lacks people." Bo Changquan stated calmly.

Probably long accustomed to such matters, facing Fang Yu’s questioning, he showed no guilt or shame, rather an attitude of indifference as if it’s only natural.

It seemed... they raising demons is correct, is ordinary, is normal, and demons eating people, too is ordinary, not worthy of surprise.

"..."

Fang Yu’s brow furrowed deeper.

"The Capital truly surpasses my imagination."

Brother Qing, this city where demons and humans cohabit, is it what you and I... desire?

In his mind, Fang Yu envisioned that familiar figure.

Yet at this moment, he clearly knew, the one he thought of was still thousands of miles away in the Demon Capital, uncertain how long until they could meet again.

"If I kill your Bo family’s Great Elder, what consequences would there be?"

Suddenly, Fang Yu continued.

Bo Changquan shook his head.

"There would be no consequence, only my Bo family would suffer considerably. Because the Great Elder isn’t just a vessel providing Demon Bloodline; he also shoulders some dirty work for the Bo family. There’s some stuff that’s inconvenient for us humans to handle in the Capital. But demons... they can!"

Fang Yu understood.

"So, this is one of the essential reasons other families also keep demons, right?"

"Smart."

Bo Changquan nodded.

"Many families actually lack the strength, the qualification, to reach the opportunity to nurture demon flesh livestock specifically for Demon Martial Artists. Keeping demons mainly serves to undertake dirty work, allowing their family’s demons to act, while they stir up troubles."

Fang Yu sneered: "So these demons in the Capital, must be well-trained then, practically like... domesticated dogs."

Bo Changquan’s face slightly darkened at these words.

"Brother Diao, a demon in the wild is a demon. But the Capital’s demon isn’t called a demon—it’s merely a dog!"

"But even dogs can be fierce or gentle. So some dogs bark, cause trouble, bite people, while others are very obedient, raised well."

"And do you think people in the Capital really count as ’people’? They’re just skin-wearing, identity-distinguished dogs! People in the Capital don’t live much better than demons!"

Fang Yu felt a bit surprised.

He hadn’t expected Bo Changquan’s thoughts to be quite profound, quite insightful.

This discourse comparing demons, dogs, and people, had a somewhat unique perspective.

Though Fang Yu was new to the Capital, and hence didn’t fully resonate with these sentiments, despite understanding the idea, he didn’t comprehend its depth.

He thought Bo Changquan’s words expressed both indignation at the situation and anger, along with helplessness and drift of the incumbent persons.

At that moment, Fang Yu suddenly understood why someone like Yan Wenxi would be friends with Bo Changquan, perhaps even having some ambiguity between them, and receiving Yan Wenxi’s acknowledgment, becoming someone Yan Wenxi entrusted with letters.

This man harbored a flame in his heart.

Only, this flame was trapped in the prison-like Capital, the fire dwindled smaller and weaker.

Yet the essence never changed.

"Speaking of which, I haven’t asked Brother Diao yet, what’s the purpose of your visit to the Capital this time? Is there anything where I might be of assistance?"

After understanding the situation, Fang Yu roughly confirmed Bo Changquan as trustworthy.

However, it’s wise to remain cautious, hence Fang Yu didn’t plan to reveal everything so quickly, merely smiled:

"I came to the Capital primarily for acquiring certain materials. Do you know of any large market or rare material auction in the Capital?"

Fang Yu considered observing more about the Black Withered Saint Sect information and other matters before deciding whether to ask Bo Changquan.

Having Bo Changquan’s support allows him to inquire about Master Ouyang’s situation, and if there’s no issue, he can seek advice from Master Ouyang.

This is someone who has both reputation and influence, capable of providing significant assistance.