Demon-Wraith Plagued World: From Commoner to Supreme - Chapter 30 - Regret

“I suppose I have no choice but to report today’s incident to the Demon Exorcism Division exactly as it happened!”

Lin Feng was well aware that a thousand taels of silver was not a significant amount for the Xu family; it was still within their capacity to afford.

But he couldn’t ask for more, or Xu Qiang might pay his home a visit tonight!

At this stage, making them part with some money wasn’t enough to hurt them badly.

They wouldn’t resort to doing anything too outrageous.

Watching Lin Feng, Xu Qiang gritted his teeth in frustration. He looked like he was annoyed with Lin Feng but couldn’t do anything about it.

Beside him, Xu Xiong, who had suffered severe injuries, urgently needed treatment and could not be delayed any longer.

He rummaged through his clothes, pulled out a silver note, and handed it to Lin Feng.

Then he and his men carried Xu Xiong away!

They had swallowed this loss.

This morning, Yan Song had not shown up for roll call, which felt odd to him!

Combining this with the fact that Le and his companions had been wiped out, he deduced that Yan Song must have taken matters into his own hands.

But strangely, the man had disappeared, and he could not be found at either Chunhong Building or at home.

So, he brought a couple of men to check the Shantytown.

That’s when they stumbled upon Lin Feng injuring his nephew!

“I never expected this young man, who keeps a low profile, to have passed the Demon Exorcism Division’s examination!

He must have powerful backing!

But the grudge has been set. Even if we stop now, if he grows stronger, will he let our Xu family off the hook?

Impossible!

The mysterious deaths of Le and his group!

Without the Hall Master’s involvement, and with Zhao Sheng also attending the Zhao family’s grand ceremony that day!

Lin Yu is still Zhao Sheng’s confidant.

It seems this matter cannot be separated from Lin Feng!

In that case, let the Green Snake Society take care of Lin Feng for now!

If that doesn’t work, we’ll find another opportunity to have Lin Feng assassinated!

But not now. We just clashed, and if he dies in a few days, even a fool would suspect me.”

Soon, Xu Qiang had Xu Xiong carried back to the Xu family home for treatment.

Let’s leave that aside for now.

“Lin-Ge’er, you’ve joined the Demon Exorcism Division’s reserve camp?”

The Zhu family, witnessing everything that had just transpired, were completely stunned.

They never imagined that Lin Feng was not only powerful but had also entered the Demon Exorcism Division’s reserve camp!

That was the most coveted place for all ambitious youths in the county!

It represented true identity, potential, and a bright future!

“Why didn’t you say so earlier!”

Aunt Zhu reproached him.

Had she known that Lin Feng had joined the reserve camp of the Demon Exorcism Division, she would never have agreed to engage Zhu Cui’er to that Xu Xiong!

Despite his wealth, he was a cripple, and ugly as a pig!

And Lin Feng? Handsome and unmatched, always treating their Cui’er so well!

Most importantly, he was with the Demon Exorcism Division!

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng paid no attention. These people were too calculating.

He would not demean himself; their audacity was as thick as a wall.

At that moment, Mother Lin and Lin Man rushed out, supporting Lin Feng.

Worried, they checked him over, seeing blood on his lip, they hurriedly prepared to take him to the clinic for treatment.

“Butcher Zhu, what is your family still doing here? If you’re leaving, then hurry up! Our family does not welcome you!”

Mother Lin watched as the ungrateful crowd swarmed around like flies attracted to meat, feeling utterly exasperated.

“Elder Sister-in-law, after all these years, how could you say such things?” Aunt Zhu said with a smile, knowing that Mother Lin had never spoken harshly to anyone, always maintaining a gentle demeanor.

Butcher Zhu also chuckled, trying to cozy up to them. Like Zhu Cui’er, he had enjoyed a few good days and had already set aside his pride, becoming shameless.

“Can you even call yourselves human?” Mother Lin pulled Lin Feng, ready to leave.

“Mother, I’m fine. I just need to recover with some inner energy. You and little sister should go back first,” Lin Feng said with a smile to his mother and sister.

Zhu Cui’er had been silent, pondering how to win Lin Feng back, how to make him accept her again. Seeing Lin Feng finally smile, she seized the moment.

“Lin-Ge’er, it’s all my fault! I caused all this!” Zhu Cui’er said, tears streaming down her face.

“I agreed to Xu Xiong because he forced me. He threatened to kill you if I didn’t go along with him. It’s my fault for not being able to help you and instead causing trouble. It’s only right if you don’t want me. I have only myself to blame!” Zhu Cui’er cried out, her sobs heart-wrenching and tear-inducing.

With just a few words, she painted herself as a pitiable girl forced by a bully, sacrificing herself for her beloved without expecting anything in return, making it seem as if Lin Feng owed her.

At this moment, the neighbors stepped forward, seeing Zhu Cui’er in tears, and began persuading Lin Feng.

“Lin-Ge’er, Cui’er is a good girl. You grew up together. It’s fate!”

“Yes, she went to such lengths for you! Xu Xiong is the one at fault!”

“Indeed, my Cui’er only pretended to agree to Xu Xiong for your sake!”

“We were all forced! Lin-Ge’er, you must understand us!”

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These people spoke freely, morally pressuring Lin Feng.

“Scoff!” Lin Feng sneered, having already seen through the Zhu Family’s facade and the neighbors’ hypocrisy.

He sneered again. Without morality, no one can morally bind you.

“Fine, as you wish, I don’t want you!”

“And as for the rest of you, if you dare say another word, I’ll send you all to the Demon Exorcism Division!”

Lin Feng shouted, silencing everyone in an instant. Each word was a waste of life.

“Take those silver ingots Xu Xiong threw and bring them back. I said before, if you get married, let me know. I’ll send you a gift. These silver ingots are my gift to the Zhu Family. I don’t care for them. When you get married, don’t bother telling me,” Lin Feng pointed at the silver ingots on the ground, addressing the Zhu Family.

Then he turned and walked into his home. He was moving to the outer city in a few days, away from the neighbors’ gossip and their ugly faces.

As the door slammed shut, Butcher Zhu and his wife were left speechless. They thought their daughter’s tactic was clever, but Lin Feng didn’t care about appearances or gossip.

Thinking about Lin Feng’s promising future made them feel sick, as if they had eaten something foul.

Zhu Cui’er, seeing Lin Feng’s indifferent expression, collapsed to the ground, crying genuinely this time, full of regret and sorrow.

Unlike before, this was not an act. She regretted her past choices deeply. She had given up a perfect husband-handsome, skilled in martial arts, and part of the Demon Exorcism Division-for the ugly, disabled Xu Xiong, who frequented Chunhong Building. She felt like a fool.

She had hoped that by speaking softly, she might return to Lin Feng’s side, but now it seemed impossible.

“Why are you crying? If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t have lost this golden opportunity! You have the nerve to cry!” Aunt Zhu scolded her daughter, growing angrier the more she looked at Zhu Cui’er.

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