Demon-Wraith Plagued World: From Commoner to Supreme - Chapter 11 - Analysis and Encounter with the Zhu Family

“Le-Ge, yesterday was the day Scar-Ge collected protection fees. Everyone in the shantytown had contact with him. And last night, there was quite a commotion, with over a dozen deaths. This…”

At this moment, a Little Leader beside Scar-Ge’s brother, Le-Ge, spoke up.

“And although the bodies and the scene have been burned beyond recognition, look at the wall-there’s only one bloodstain. Clearly, it was done by one person! One person managed to take down so many of Scar-Ge’s men! The cuts are clean, killing with a single strike! The heart was pierced from behind without damaging a single rib! Such precision! Plus, Scar-Ge’s jaw was dislocated, indicating immense strength!”

“I think it must have been a warrior who did this! It can’t be just any ordinary pig butcher or woodcutter!”

“There are quite a few people in the shantytown who have practiced a bit, but none have advanced to the early Body Forging stage! And definitely not with such knife skills!”

“So, it shouldn’t be someone from the shantytown!”

After listening to the Little Leader’s analysis, Le-Ge gradually calmed down. He and his brother had made many enemies while operating within the Gang, making it difficult to pinpoint the killer. However, he had some suspicions about who the culprit might be. It was either someone from the shantytown or their arch-rivals, the Great Knife Gang. As for other influential figures, they wouldn’t bother with someone as insignificant as his brother.

“Are you suggesting it was the Great Knife Gang?”

“I believe there’s a high chance it was them! The Big Leader Zhao Sheng has always been at odds with you. During the last turf war, he suffered a significant setback at your hands. It’s likely he ordered this! After all, Scar-Ge was still just an ordinary person and hadn’t reached the early Body Forging stage.”

Hearing this, Le-Ge showed a look of frustration. He had always doted on his only brother. The scar on his face was from taking a knife for him. After finally seizing territory and earning a reward from the Gang, he spent twenty taels to buy a Tiger Essence Pill through Gang channels, intending for his brother to take it and step into the early Body Forging stage. But his brother indulged in wine, women, and wealth, severely depleting his health. Taking the pill recklessly would only ruin his body. Now, it benefited their opponents instead!

Thinking of this, Le-Ge sighed. This vendetta must be avenged! Zhao Sheng must die, both for personal and public reasons!

“If he’s playing dirty and targeting my family, then he can’t blame me for what’s coming!”

…

Around noon,

At Lin Feng’s home.

Mother Lin and Lin Man had just returned home. Lin Yu also arrived!

“Aunt! Little Sister!”

Seeing them safe, Lin Yu felt relieved. Although he hadn’t seen Lin Feng, their condition clearly indicated Lin Feng was fine too! He had heard about the incident in the morning but couldn’t leave his tasks. After finishing early, drenched in sweat, he rushed over to check on Lin Feng’s family!

Lin Yu’s parents had long been killed by Demon Beasts. Over the years, he had survived thanks to Lin Feng’s family. Now, having joined the Great Knife Gang, he could support himself. He usually lived in the shantytown in the east of the city.

“Yu!”

“Second Brother!”

Mother Lin greeted her nephew warmly, and Lin Man chimed in with a cheerful call.

“Mother, Little Sister, Yu, you’re all back!”

Lin Feng heard the voices from the courtyard and came out to welcome his family.

“Haha, Big Brother, you’re all safe! That’s such a relief. I was scared to death this morning!”

Lin Yu, seeing his brother unharmed, finally felt at ease.

“It’s alright! We’re not in any danger here.”

Lin Feng said casually, not wanting Lin Yu to worry.

He then invited everyone inside for a meal.

“Come on in! I’ve just finished cooking. There’s some pig offal today, perfect timing!”

The family gathered around the table, their appetites whetted by the sight of the dishes.

Without further ado, they dug into the meal, savoring the variety of dishes, especially the meat dish.

Mother Lin looked at Lin Feng with pride, feeling grateful that her son could now shoulder the family’s responsibilities.

Lin Yu was also very filial, never visiting empty-handed.

Had he not been in such a rush this time, he would have surely brought some food.

Noticing the bruises on Lin Yu’s arms, she felt a pang of heartache.

Those were either from carrying heavy loads or from fighting over territory.

After the meal, Mother Lin brought out a small bottle of medicinal wine to rub on Lin Yu’s bruises.

“Aunt, it’s nothing, just a minor bump!”

Lin Yu reassured her with a smile, seeing the concern in her eyes.

After the treatment, Lin Yu prepared to head back to the Gang.

Lin Feng walked him out and pressed a tael of silver into his hand.

“I can’t be a constable anymore, so there’s no point holding onto this. Plus, I’m working at the slaughterhouse now. Uncle Wu advanced me my monthly pay, so it’s fine! You’re a promising martial artist; eat well to boost your strength.”

Lin Yu understood his brother’s nature and accepted the silver without further protest.

“Big Brother, if you ever need money, just let me know! I feel like I’m about to break through to the early Body Forging stage and become a true warrior! Big Leader Zhao Sheng values me, and I might be promoted to Little Leader soon! Once I’m a Little Leader, our family’s needs will be taken care of!”

“Yes! Safety first. With Big Brother around, we’ll never go hungry!”

Lin Feng patted Lin Yu’s shoulder.

“Scoff, alright!”

With that, Lin Yu dashed off.

Later, Lin Feng took out some silver and returned the money his neighbors had lent him, down to the last coin.

The neighbors were all smiles, relieved that Lin Feng hadn’t gone back on his word, or else their money would have been lost.

As for Butcher Zhu’s family, they hadn’t been seen for days, so the two taels couldn’t be returned yet.

Out of the thirteen taels, he still had over eleven left.

“Now, I’ll head to the Inner City to buy some food. Yesterday’s outfit is ruined, so I’ll get a new set!”

Having made up his mind, Lin Feng headed towards Kaiyang County.

He first visited a Cloth Shop, changing into a fresh outfit, transforming his appearance completely.

The clean, simple blue cloth replaced the patched-up short jacket.

The large patch on his backside was gone.

His straw sandals were swapped for sturdy cloth shoes with thousand-layer soles.

Though not dressed in luxurious silk or adorned with jade belts and crowns, Lin Feng’s aura soared.

With his martial arts cultivation advancing, his stature had grown taller, and his skin was smooth and elastic.

His overall image and presence surpassed even the male models of his previous life.

The saying fit perfectly: “A gentleman like jade, unmatched in the world.”

At that moment, Butcher Zhu’s family, along with a disabled young master and a servant, happened to pass by.

“Xiao Feng???”

Aunt Zhu called out in confusion, wondering if she had mistaken him for someone else.

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