Demon-Wraith Plagued World: From Commoner to Supreme - Chapter 34 - Ding Yun

Without a doubt, this person must be Ding Yun, Commander Ding!

As Ding Yun approached, Lin Feng and the other two quickly bowed in greeting.

“Commander Ding!”

Ding Yun set down his wine jug and glanced at the three with indifference, waving his hand dismissively.

“So, you’re the leftover newcomers, huh? Here, there aren’t many rules. Cultivate Martial Arts on your own, and do the work when there’s some. Face the Demon-Wraiths when they appear. Life and death are uncertain; who knows how long you three brats will survive? Just don’t bother me when there’s nothing to do! Follow me to your camp.”

After saying this, Ding Yun walked away, embodying a carefree attitude. This made the three sigh again; the rumors were indeed true. However, compared to You Lin and Mu Yu, Lin Feng found it somewhat acceptable. He could rely on himself for cultivation, though following Ding Yun meant he’d have to figure out resources on his own. Other commanders could allocate resources to train their disciples, but Ding Yun couldn’t be bothered to even look.

The three followed Ding Yun to a large mansion. The courtyard was filled with various weapons and stone locks.

“You can use any of these weapons as you please! Food is available in the dining hall. Hey, you there, bring me a meal from the dining hall at noon!”

Ding Yun pointed at Lin Feng.

“Yes, Commander Ding! I’m Lin Feng!” Lin Feng replied, bowing.

Ding Yun gave Lin Feng a deep look, pausing slightly before heading inside. Soon, the thunderous sound of snoring echoed from the house.

The three exchanged glances and shook their heads, then each began cultivating their Martial Arts. As disciples, the most important tasks were always cultivating Martial Arts and combating Demon-Wraiths.

Lin Feng examined the weapons on the rack; they were all excellent and rare. The knives were the same as the issued ones, all forged with a hundred layers-sharp, resilient, and heavy.

Lin Feng wasted no time, focusing on strengthening his body and practicing drawing and swinging the knife, striving to deepen his understanding of the Butcher’s Deconstruction technique. This knife technique was somewhat unique, akin to two Divine Abilities, suddenly appearing as if he was born with it. He felt that once he comprehended it, he should be able to advance further. His current realm was far from the end. At least, he hadn’t mastered Using Qi to Control the Knife yet.

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“Commander Bai, I noticed Lin Feng’s cultivation is quite decent. Why not bring him under your wing?” Zhao Chengze asked Bai Sheng in a mansion, puzzled.

“That person is ultimately just a commoner, not from your two families. His resources are limited. His aptitude isn’t as good as yours or Qingqing’s! Bringing him in would only waste resources and a spot! After all, the number of people I can take in isn’t unlimited!” Bai Sheng replied indifferently.

In reality, Bai Sheng could have taken Lin Feng in, but doing so would mean less profit for him. Lin Feng had no status or background, and given his aptitude, reaching the Blood Changing Realm and becoming a squad leader within five years would be difficult!

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chengze could only nod helplessly. Their families and Bai Sheng were merely in a mutually beneficial relationship.

In reality, Bai Sheng held the upper hand in this relationship. As a legitimate platoon commander of the Demon Exorcism Division, he was not someone the local tyrants like the Zhao family and Yu Family in Kaiyang County could compare to. Even though Zhao Chengze had a favorable impression of Lin Feng, he couldn’t influence Bai Sheng’s decisions.

Before they knew it, it was lunchtime. Lin Feng, You Lin, and Mu Yu headed to the cafeteria together.

“Aren’t these the three geniuses who joined Commander Ding’s ranks?”

“Hahaha! The three geniuses are here for lunch!”

As soon as they entered, laughter and mockery echoed through the room. You Lin was furious, while Mu Yu looked embarrassed. Lin Feng, however, remained expressionless. Having grown up in poverty, he was no stranger to disdainful looks. His focus was on the delicious food in the cafeteria, ignoring the taunts from other disciples.

Lin Feng went ahead to get his meal, and You Lin and Mu Yu followed suit, albeit reluctantly. At this moment, Chen Fei approached them.

“Lin Feng, I heard you three have joined Commander Ding’s ranks. After getting your food, let’s eat outside. In our squad, we don’t eat in the cafeteria.”

After getting their meals, the three followed Chen Fei outside to eat in a room. Chen Fei, an older disciple with limited talent and resources, was still in the Tendon Changing Realm in his thirties. Being in the same squad under Commander Ding, he shared some tips with them.

Lin Feng and the others quickly realized their low status in the Demon Exorcism Division. They received the least resources during distribution, and the monthly medicinal baths were nothing more than leftover dregs. They couldn’t even eat in the cafeteria due to their lack of talent, background, and Commander Ding’s indifference.

However, the cafeteria food was indeed excellent! There were pork knuckles, lamb, and even nourishing venison. After one meal, Lin Feng, who was in the Bone Forging Realm, gained an Upgrade Point. As he advanced in the Bone Forging Realm, ordinary food only served to fill his stomach, offering little in terms of converting essence into Upgrade Points.

With breakfast being light and lunch and dinner more substantial, he could gain two Upgrade Points a day. Coupled with the medicinal meals every three days, he could accumulate seventy to eighty Upgrade Points a month, allowing him to cultivate smoothly in the Bone Forging Realm. With the income from the Slaughterhouse, he estimated that in two to three months, he could perfect the Bone Forging Realm and break through to the Tendon Changing Realm.

If he had to spend his own money on food, who knows how much silver it would cost. This thought improved his mood. However, his rapid advancement might attract attention from the platoon commanders, posing a problem. Despite his mediocre talent, his cultivation speed rivaled that of a prodigy. He wasn’t sure how to address this yet, but he hoped to find something in the Demon Exorcism Division’s Treasury, perhaps a treasure or Cultivation Manual to conceal his aura.

Before long, Lin Feng and the others returned to the courtyard. He carried a lunchbox to Ding Yun’s door. Listening to the thunderous snores inside, Lin Feng hesitated whether to wake Commander Ding for lunch. Miraculously, as he lingered outside, the snoring stopped.

“Bring the food in!”

Commander Ding was awake!

“Yes, Commander Ding!” Lin Feng was momentarily stunned, then opened the door and placed the lunchbox on the table. Ding Yun opened the lunchbox, and his appetite was immediately piqued. He began devouring the meat, eating heartily while drinking wine. In no time, the food was gone, like a whirlwind had swept through.

Ding Yun burped, licked his fingers clean of sauce, and tidied his hands, contentedly patting his stomach. “Alright, take the lunchbox out,” he instructed, before promptly lying back on the bed. The snoring resumed.

Lin Feng collected the lunchbox, left the room, and closed the door, shaking his head in resignation. This man truly had a carefree attitude-eating and sleeping, with no concern for anything else. There wasn’t even a strong martial aura about him, making Lin Feng wonder if Ding Yun was merely a beneficiary of connections, lacking any real Martial Arts cultivation.

“Lin Feng, someone outside is looking for you!” As he exited the main hall and entered the courtyard, he heard You Lin’s voice.