"What kind of case is this? Do demon hunters also handle case matters?"
Wei Fan and Long Xueyi changed their appearances and walked out of the Demon Suppression Bureau. Judging by Wei Fanâs direction, it seemed they were headed out of the city.
The real Great Prison of the Demon Suppression Bureau is located outside the city, permanently overseen by a Deputy General of higher rank than a Captain. However, Wei Fan has never been there and doesnât know its location.
Ordinary people arenât qualified to know where the Great Prison of the Demon Suppression Bureau is.
Inside, it holds serious offenders or some Great Demons, such as the old Sect Leader of the Divine Blade Sect, who is imprisoned in the Bureauâs Great Prison.
Such a critical place would not easily have its location disclosed to others.
Long Xueyi said, "Demon hunters can involve themselves in anything they are interested in; itâs not necessary to always chase demons in deep mountains and forests.
In terms of authority, we donât govern or lead troops, but our power even surpasses that of a Captain.
This time, itâs about a Captain named Luo Hongyuan who committed a crime years ago and recently escaped from the Great Prison. I want to capture this guy."
Wei Fan was a bit shocked.
Though he has never been to the real Great Prison of the Demon Suppression Bureau, it should have the capability to detain even powerful beings from the Divine Realm Martial Sect, so the defensive power must be terrifying.
To escape from such a place requires extraordinary skill.
Long Xueyi shook her head, "Itâs not as exaggerated as you think. Although the Great Prison holds figures from the Divine Realm Martial Sect and Concentrating Spirit Great Demons, theyâre not in the same area, and the restrictions on their power vary.
This Captain managed to escape, likely with internal help. Otherwise, how could a Captain escape from a place that even detains Divine Realm practitioners?"
Wei Fan lightly nodded. Even Captains of the Demon Suppression Bureau arenât all entirely upright, as unethical deeds are present everywhere.
Itâs just that, without accountability or identifying the main culprit, the situation becomes intriguing, so itâs no surprise that the matter falls into the hands of demon hunters.
"They captured a few guards and the Demon Suppression Guards stationed there, but all the perpetrators ran away. Arresting those people was useless, and no accomplices have been identified for now through interrogation."
Long Xueyi tucked a stray hair behind her ear, "This matter is technically internal to the Demon Suppression Bureau, but Elder Huo found some peculiarities in this guyâs crime."
Wei Fan noticed she had a penchant for this action.
Even after changing her appearance, she couldnât alter this habit.
He didnât address it; only those familiar would notice Long Xueyiâs habit, "Whatâs peculiar?"
Long Xueyi said, "Back then, Luo Hongyuan was a Captain guarding a Concentrating Spirit Great Demon sitting inside a temple, but one day, the demon suddenly slaughtered all the worshippers. This guy, being a Captain, didnât intervene to stop it.
Wouldnât you say thatâs peculiar? A Captain standing by as a Demon Fiend massacres civilians, remaining indifferent, and even afterward, he didnât flee or explain his reasons but voluntarily turned himself in.
Because of his military merits, he wasnât beheaded, just imprisoned.
After Elder Huoâs reminder, I investigated further. It was reported that the Concentrating Spirit Great Demon fled after the killings; however, it never showed up again, seemingly dead.
Moreover, the records state the demon didnât consume any human flesh; all those killed were found with intact bodies.
A Great Demon who kills but doesnât eat, has the demon gone crazy, or forsaken its deity status?"
Indeed, something seems amiss!
Long Xueyi looked back at Wei Fan, "With Elder Huoâs guidance, I continued delving deeper into the records. Guess what I discovered?"
Wei Fan was somewhat surprised. Long Xueyi, with her usually aloof demeanor, was playing a guessing game with him, so he cooperated and asked, "What did you find?"
"Delving into the records, I discovered that at that time, the Great Demon was cultivating a Bodhi Fruit. It settled into the temple to expedite its maturation."
"..."
Seeing Wei Fanâs expression, Long Xueyi immediately realized he didnât know what the Bodhi Fruit was, and she explained, "The Bodhi Fruit is a rare Divine Object that can enhance wisdom and comprehension. Itâs something Martial Artists would risk their lives to acquire."
Realizing it could enhance wisdom and comprehension, Wei Fan finally understood why Long Xueyi was interested in this case; the Bodhi Fruit should still exist.
"The Bodhi Fruit should still be out there, as thereâs no documentation of what happened to it after the demon perished. Based on my calculations, if the Bodhi Fruit remained since then, it should be ripening soon."
The Bodhi Fruitâs whereabouts are unknown, and Luo Hongyuan just happened to escape from the Great Prison around the time itâs supposed to mature. What a coincidence.
Itâs highly likely his escape without execution back then involved multiple partiesâ maneuverings.
Long Xueyi isnât the only intelligent one around here.
She noticed the hints through the records, but other experts from the Demon Suppression Bureau involved in the case back then probably know much more.
Which means Luo Hongyuanâs escape, and the target of the Bodhi Fruit, might not just concern him and Long Xueyi.
Wei Fan asked, "Wouldnât Divine Realm figures get involved?"
If Divine Realm practitioners were involved, then the Bodhi Fruit and they likely wouldnât have much to do with each other.
Such an object that enhances comprehension, even Divine Realm practitioners would be drawn to it. No one would mind enhancing their aptitude.
In the realm of Divine Realm practitioners, aptitude is particularly crucial.
Long Xueyi shook her head, "The Bodhi Fruit only benefits Martial Artists below the Divine Realm level. If it worked for everyone, it wouldnât matter even if Divine Realm practitioners were involved."
While speaking, the two walked out of the city gates, walked for about another half an hour, and crossed a dense forest until a large mountain appeared in their view. At the foot of the mountain were a few stone houses, with no one in sight.
But as they approached, a few strongmen wielding the blades of the Demon Suppression Bureau emerged from the stone houses, surrounding them with unfriendly expressions.