Chapter 04: Bei Embryo
Last night's rabbit demon had naturally been offered to the Ancestral Founder by Zhou Dao, in exchange for a Taiyin Sword Charm.
"Over there."
Zhou Dao pointed at a red iron coffin in the corner, his face flushed, and said calmly.
Usually, newly slain demon beasts were sealed in demon coffins, sprinkled with Evil Dispel Sand, and kept for three days and three nights before they could be taken out for disposal and burning.
Wang Xiaoyi glanced at the coffin apprehensively.
Last night, he had nearly lost his way and was still frightened.
"Brother Tao, I heard that the teeth of a rabbit demon can be turned into a kind of Demon Treasure. Can you spare some for me?" Wang Xiaoyi lowered his voice and revealed a lewd expression.
"You really are openly vulgar!" Zhou Dao was taken aback for a moment before pursing his lips.
The Demon Control Department Work Manual records that rabbit demons are good at absorbing moonlight, making them extremely Yin-natured demons.
It is said that after their teeth have been purified, they can be ground into powder. If a woman swallows the powder with tea, it can suppress her Yin secretions. Regardless of whether they take any protective measures when having sex, they will not get pregnant.
Besides, after a woman ingests this tooth powder, her body will be warm, igniting her desires, which was once a fad in brothels.
"Taking two rabbit teeth shouldn't be a problem!" Wang Xiaoyi encouraged.
"The Imperial Court has issued strict orders prohibiting the production and sale of Demon Treasures in any form or by any means. As public servants, we should set an example and stick to our duties," Zhou Dao said with righteousness.
The Demon Control Department is under the direct control of the Imperial Court. If compared to the previous world, they are government officials with an iron rice bowl, a position many people can't get into through exams.
Wang Xiaoyi was trying to take advantage of his position to shear the wool of the public.
"If discovered, not only would we be kicked out, but we would also be sent to be soldiers." Zhou Dao firmly refused.
Wang Xiaoyi showed a guilty expression upon hearing this.
Last night at Drunk Spring brothel, he had drunk too much and boasted to his old lover about how awesome he was in the Demon Control Department. It was only then that they started talking about the legendary secret medicine used in brothels.
Originally, Wang Xiaoyi had mentioned it in passing.
"Alright, be confident. Even without the Demon Treasure, you can leave the girls speechless the next day with your own abilities," Zhou Dao patted Wang Xiaoyi's shoulder and said.
"Brother Tao, you know me!"
Wang Xiaoyi straightened his posture to look as confident as possible.
That day, the entire Demon Control Department was immersed in the atmosphere of Xu Qian's breakthrough and promotion.
The Demon-slaying Guards were busy congratulating and currying favor with him, and there was no new work to be done.
In the evening, everyone went to the Drunken Immortal to drink and celebrate Xu Qian's promotion.
"They didn't invite us!?" Wang Xiaoyi was furious.
For this promotion celebration, Xu Qian only invited Demon-slaying Guards. Other people weren't even on his list.
He was already arrogant, and now with his breakthrough to the Expelling Charm of Annihilation, he looked down on these low-level officials even more.
"I expected as much." Zhou Dao didn't care at all.
In his previous life, he saw many people who were nobodies, always looking up at those above them.
Even if they were relatives, they would not even glance at you if you couldn't reach their circle.
"Don't be mad. As long as you become stronger than him, you can even shit on his head," Zhou Dao casually comforted, took a parcel, and left the Demon Control Department.
The full moon rises in the east, cold crows are startled and perch on branches.
South City is desolate, mostly inhabited by hawkers and foot soldiers.
Zhou Dao arrived at a courtyard, pushed open the red door, and walked in directly.
Inside the house, the twilight lamp was on.
"You're always so punctual."
The old man in a gray cloth gown smiled as he looked at Zhou Dao, who had walked in.
"Where is the thing I want?" Zhou Dao sat down, seemingly quite familiar with the old man.
The old man's wrinkled face twitched slightly, and without saying a word, he brought out a box from behind and opened it directly.
A strong fishy smell hit them, and inside the box was a red carp. It had long whiskers around its mouth and a patch of golden scales on its forehead.
A carp with whiskers and dragon scales on its forehead is a sign of a transforming demon.
Obviously, this was a carp demon, but it was already dead.
"You're really quite dedicated. The Demon Control Department's work isn't enough to keep you busy, so you scour the world for demon beasts on your own!" The old man grinned.
As a black market dealer, Old Yuan had seen many people, but not many bought the corpses of demon beasts.
Most were interested in the refined Demon Treasures, which were also the main commodities in the black market.
"It's all for work!" Zhou Dao didn't elaborate further.
As a Demon Sealing Master, this identity was a good cover for his real purpose.
Only when there were too few demon beasts would he seek Old Yuan to buy demonic corpses from the black market.
"The workload at the Demon Control Department is so heavy that even Demon Sealing Masters have to meet quotas!" Old Yuan said casually.
Zhou Dao smiled, reached out, and tried to pick up the box.
Boom...
At this moment, Old Yuan pressed down and closed the box.
"Payment and delivery, hand in hand!"
Zhou Dao raised his hand and placed the package from his arms on the table, untying it.
Inside was a small wooden box. Once opened, a placenta-like jade stone appeared before their eyes.
"What a complete Bei fetus!" Old Yuan grinned.
Zhou Dao was the only one among his customers who traded with Demon Treasure.
Because he worked within the Demon Control Department, Zhou Dao had access to many Demon Treasures. This made him one of Old Yuan's important suppliers, making a fortune from the price difference.
"Is there any demand for this stuff?" Zhou Dao asked casually.
Complete demonic beasts could only be used for offerings. Thus, many valuable scraps were refined into "Demon Treasures" by him and sold to Old Yuan.
The so-called Bei fetus was a peculiar kind of "Demon Treasure" that could help a person win the heart of their beloved.
The ''Demon-resisting Agency Work Manual'' describes that in ancient times, there was an exotic beast called Bei in the demon beast chapter. It was said to be a close relative of the wolf with extremely short legs. It was mostly hidden in the ancient caves of mountains and rivers, making it very rare.
Legend has it that the fetuses born from a Bei are demonic creatures. When used in a soup or medicine, they can attract the opposite sex and bring many children and blessings.
A young man from Longxi went hiking in the mountains and accidentally entered an ancient cave where he found the Bei fetus. After returning home, he ground it into a medicinal powder and fed it as a soup.
Not long after, a young woman came to him seeking affection. The woman had argued with her fiancé and sought him out to confide in him.
The young man was overjoyed and began to console her in various ways.
On the second day, the woman reconciled with her fiancé and repeatedly thanked the young man, calling him invaluable.
The young man was secretly happy and continued to serve her in secret from the shadows.
Not long after, the woman's engagement fell through, and she turned to the young man for comfort.
Two months later, they got married.
Five months later, the woman gave birth to a set of dragon-phoenix twins, and the family of four lived happily together.
"There will always be lovelorn men and resentful women in this world." Old Yuan laughed.
His customer had been waiting for a long time before Zhou Dao's Bei fetus arrived.
It was said that the woman he admired was always hot and cold towards him, neither rejecting nor advancing their relationship.
No matter how much he gave, he could only receive a few words of praise.
With this Bei fetus, he would surely win her over.
"There's no good ending for bootlickers." Zhou Dao didn't care to inquire, picked up the box, and headed for the door.
"Kid..." Old Yuan suddenly called out to him.
"What is it?"
"You're still young, and you haven't been in this line of work for long. Have you ever thought about leaving the Demon Control Department?" Old Yuan said with a smile like an elder: "I can help you."
In his opinion, being a Demon Sealing Master had no prospects, especially for young people. They should not be wasting their prime years in this profession.
Zhou Dao hesitated for a moment, then turned around and said earnestly, "Old Yuan, have you ever heard a saying?"
"What?"
"There is no distinction between high and low, noble and base in work, only differences in the division of labor in society."
As his words faded, Zhou Dao walked away.
Old Yuan watched Zhou Dao's retreating figure, a surprising glimmer of admiration appearing in his eyes.
"A gentleman stands firm in poverty and remains calm in the face of honor and disgrace!" Old Yuan couldn't help but praise Zhou Dao.
Not to mention a small place like Peace Town, who in the world would willingly be a small Demon Sealing Master for two years?
Faced with opportunities, he remained indifferent, choosing to continue to accumulate experience and shine in this ordinary position.
Such a mentality! It's rare for young people to be like this.
"Zhou Dao..." Old Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he mouthed Zhou Dao's name.