Qin An noticed Yang Quanfeng's serious expression, knowing there was something important to discuss. He stroked the black blade and sat silently to the side.

A gentle breeze brushed past, the sound of the wind seeming like whispers.

Yang Quanfeng rubbed the wine flask in his hand: "I have already learned in detail about the Bodhi Sect. Just yesterday, the Evil Extermination Bureau wiped out several dozen sect forces, all of which had been infiltrated by the Demon Hall, exterminating them completely."

Qin An narrowed his eyes.

He was aware of the methods of the Evil Extermination Bureau, but didn't expect them to act so swiftly.

Upon receiving the news, they began purging the forces that very night, a move akin to thunder and lightning.

Qin An asked: "Were they all completely wiped out?"

Yang Quanfeng shook his head: "Just a few minor threats. The true big fishes are hidden very deep, but after this operation, they should be trembling with fear, not daring to act recklessly."

Lingzhou allowed the Demon Hall to exist, merely to balance the power of demonic forces.

But if they cross the line, the Evil Extermination Bureau will show no mercy.

This is a test, the Demon Hall is probing Lingzhou's bottom line through infiltration methods.

Qin An nodded: "Is the secret repository about to be opened?"

The exchange with Yang Quanfeng earlier wasn't secretive, the seriousness in Yang Quanfeng's expression wasn't about this.

Qin An speculated it might be related to the secret repository.

Yang Quanfeng raised the wine flask again, took a gulp, and wiped away the wine at the corner of his mouth: "A month from now, the secret repository will open. I called you here today to give you a mission."

Qin An asked: "What mission?"

He suspected there was a task, but didn't know the details.

Actually, Qin An was willing to undertake a few missions.

The achievements from the Evil Extermination Bureau were very important to him, relating to the exchange of cultivation techniques.

With more cultivation techniques, Qin An could carry out deeper deductions.

Yang Quanfeng smiled: "You are now a silver-ranked state official, but because of your rapid promotion, you have no subordinates, doesn't it tarnish the reputation of the Evil Extermination Bureau?"

The Evil Extermination Bureau is full of geniuses, those daring to risk their lives are as numerous as fish crossing a river.

But someone like Qin An, who ascended so quickly, is extremely rare in recent years.

Due to rapid promotion, he ended up with no subordinates.

If this news got out, that a high-ranking silver state official was alone, it would certainly cause gossip.

While the Evil Extermination Bureau isn't afraid of criticism, it doesn't want to cause trouble.

Qin An contemplated: "Is it related to Li Zheng's faction?"

This had been mentioned before, Yang Quanfeng had subtly hinted at it.

Now that it's brought up again, Qin An felt it might involve Li Zheng's faction.

"It's the fastest way."

Yang Quanfeng slowly said: "But you rose too quickly and are close to me, causing many to have reservations. The Evil Extermination Bureau has always respected the strong, so you need to intimidate those subordinates yourself."

Qin An nodded to indicate he understood.

In familiar terms, among Li Zheng's remaining subordinates, there are tough individuals.

What Qin An needs to do is make these tough individuals submit.

Yang Quanfeng waved: "You go ahead with your tasks, in the afternoon, the state official will come to inform you, the secret repository will open, having these people follow you will ensure your safety."

He admired Qin An, but not just for his strength.

"Do you know why I'm helping you like this?" Yang Quanfeng suddenly wanted to ask, making Qin An pause in his steps.

Qin An was already at the door with his hand on the long sword. Listening to this, he turned around: "I don't know."

Yang Quanfeng's eyes gradually sharpened: "There are many strong silver-ranked officials in the Evil Extermination Bureau, but not many as ruthless as you."

"I witnessed your ruthlessness in killing the fox girl, even in this Bodhi Sect affair."

"The Evil Extermination Bureau needs a sword, a merciless sword to slay demons and eradicate evil, I hope you can become such a person."

The Evil Extermination Bureau isn't lacking in geniuses, but needs more merciless individuals who dare to fight to the death.

This is what Yang Quanfeng values in Qin An.

Qin An nodded: "I understand."

With that, he walked out of the courtyard, disappearing into the distance.

Yang Quanfeng watched Qin An's disappearing figure, picked up the wine flask again, and continued drinking.

The courtyard was serene and no one else came.

...

After leaving the courtyard, Qin An went alone to the Confidential Library.

With achievements at hand, plus the reward blood marrow and the pseudo-god marrow obtained from the Bodhi Sect, Qin An felt he could deduce some cultivation techniques.

His blade technique, heart method, and defensive method had all reached the Jade Bone Realm, but his fist technique and body technique were just at Body Realm Perfection.

Demon creatures and pseudo-gods surround him, neither the fox mother nor the monkey demon and the tree lord would let him live long.

Moreover, with the secret repository about to open, Qin An wants to gain benefits from it, the priority is to enhance his power.

He needed to use the blood marrow to elevate both fist technique and body technique to the Jade Bone Realm initial mastery.

...

The Confidential Library is sparsely populated.

Most members of the Evil Extermination Bureau accumulate achievements quickly, but not as fast as Qin An, so many choose to save them up.

When Qin An walked in with his silver badge hanging, the state official guarding inside was shocked.

Due to the small number of people, the state official could remember many who came and went from the Confidential Library.

Especially Qin An.

Compared to other members of the Evil Extermination Bureau, Qin An visited the Confidential Library more frequently, even spending periods reading seemingly trivial books inside.

Thus, the state official had a particularly vivid memory of Qin An.

But...

Wasn't he a copper-ranked state official?

The Internal Affairs Department official rubbed his eyes, incredulously looking at the silver badge on Qin An's waist.

How much time has passed and he has already been promoted?

Everyone who is a silver-ranked official has blood on their hands that runs deep, being targets on the bounty lists of demon creatures and pseudo-gods.

Such rapid promotion indicates a terrifying number of demon creatures and pseudo-gods killed recently.

A gaze swept over him, and the Internal Affairs Department official shuddered.

Qin An approached and placed the silver badge on the table: "Looks good, doesn't it?"

The Internal Affairs Department official deeply understood he had crossed a line, hurriedly bowed his head, offering apologies, his attitude extremely respectful.

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