Demon-Wraith Plagued World: From Commoner to Supreme

Lin Feng looked up to see Zhao Chengze and Yu Qingqing standing at the entrance.

“Young Master Zhao!”

Lin Feng was surprised to see Zhao Chengze visiting their squad. Typically, the affluent young masters looked down on those under Ding Yun’s command and rarely ventured here unless necessary. Zhao Chengze and Yu Qingqing, however, were different.

“Haha, this is Yu Qingqing, a lady from the Yu Family!” Zhao Chengze introduced with a smile.

“Nice to meet you, Miss Yu!” Lin Feng greeted with a respectful gesture.

Yu Qingqing smiled slightly and returned the gesture. However, as she scrutinized Lin Feng, she was momentarily taken aback. Lin Feng’s martial arts cultivation had advanced again!

When she first met Lin Feng a few days ago, he was in the late Body Forging stage. Now, having entered the reserve camp of the Demon Exorcism Division, she wouldn’t have been too surprised if he had reached perfected Body Forging. But upon closer inspection, it was clear that Lin Feng had already advanced to the Bone Forging Realm!

What kind of cultivation speed was this? In just a few days, he had progressed from late Body Forging to the Bone Forging Realm! Did this mean his aptitude surpassed even hers and Zhao Chengze’s?

Lin Feng felt that familiar sensation of being seen through. A glance at Yu Qingqing’s expression confirmed that she had once again discerned his true level. This realization startled him. He hadn’t expected to encounter Yu Qingqing so suddenly. Why was she always probing him?

Just as Lin Feng was considering using the excuse of accidentally consuming a special fruit to brush them off, he noticed Yu Qingqing quickly adjusted her expression and didn’t mention his cultivation. This allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief, though he remained wary. His cultivation progress was indeed too rapid!

He needed to find a way to conceal it as soon as possible.

“Today, I’m here to give you those ten points of military merit!” Zhao Chengze said, handing Lin Feng a bronze-colored military merit medal.

“This medal is your proof. You can use it to exchange for treasures in the Treasury! Military merit medals are primarily earned by combating Demon-Wraiths, and each confrontation is a life-risking endeavor, so use them wisely!”

“A Black Iron Level medal represents one point, this Bronze Level medal has ten points, and above that are Silver and Gold Levels, representing one hundred and one thousand points, respectively.”

“Thank you, Young Master Zhao!”

Lin Feng accepted the medal. This Young Master Zhao was truly generous to him! He wouldn’t be overly polite; once his cultivation was stronger, he would repay the favor.

After handing over the military merit medal, Zhao Chengze and Yu Qingqing left.

With the medal in hand, Lin Feng left the courtyard and headed to the Treasury.

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“You seem quite interested in Lin Feng?” Yu Qingqing asked Zhao Chengze.

“Not really, just an intriguing fellow! He helped me annoy Li Wuyi, secured me a medicinal bath, and allowed me to repay a favor. Overall, he’s like a lucky star for me!” Zhao Chengze replied with a nonchalant smile.

“And you, why did you pause earlier?” he asked, his eyes fixed on Yu Qingqing.

“Oh, nothing much, just noticed his cultivation had improved a bit. He’s doing well in the perfected Body Forging stage, not like someone who just advanced!” Yu Qingqing replied casually.

“Haha, I told you even you could be mistaken sometimes. I think that guy might be hiding his true cultivation!” Zhao Chengze laughed.

“Perhaps, I’m not always right!” Yu Qingqing conceded.

“Come on, let’s go on a mission! The villages outside the city have been restless again. It’s a pity we missed that Demon that broke into the shantytown last time. Let’s seize the opportunity to accumulate more military merits and push for advancement!” With that, the two of them quickly headed out of the camp.

Lin Feng soon arrived at the Treasury, his eyes scanning the array of treasures before him.

“Tiger Essence Pill, suitable for enhancing Body Forging Realm cultivation, costs five Military Merits per pill.”

“Bone Refining Pill, suitable for enhancing Bone Forging Realm cultivation, costs fifty Military Merits per pill.”

“Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Pill, suitable for enhancing Tendon Changing Realm cultivation, costs two hundred Military Merits per pill.”

Lin Feng swallowed hard as he looked at the dazzling array of treasures. His ten Military Merits felt pitifully insufficient.

Based on the information he received from the squad leader who welcomed them yesterday, a typical Demon-Wraith confrontation, without significant contributions like injuring or killing a Demon-Wraith, would only earn ten Military Merits.

Ten Military Merits might not seem like much, but sometimes a life isn’t worth even that. Demons are incredibly powerful, and those in the Body Forging Realm can only serve as distractions. To slay a Demon usually requires someone at least in the Bone Forging Realm, unless it’s a newly born Demon.

In summary, earning ten Military Merits is tough, and they don’t buy much. But at least it provides disciples a way to access valuable items. Most people never even see treasures like Bone Refining Pills or Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Pills.

After browsing, Lin Feng searched among the Techniques and finally found one called “Concealing Technique.” It required fifty Military Merits!

This technique, when mastered, could hide one’s vital energy, preventing others from easily detecting it. Its greatest use was in concealing one’s presence, making it highly effective for ambushes. It didn’t directly enhance cultivation, which is why its price was relatively low compared to techniques like the Vajra Art, which were priced several times higher.

After a while, Lin Feng reluctantly left the Treasury, the Military Merit Medal still in his hand, unspent.

By evening, after finishing his meal at the dining hall, Lin Feng returned home. On his way, he spent fifty silver taels to bring back a jug of Great Drunken Immortal Brew from the Drunken Immortal Inn. He hadn’t forgotten the threat from the Xu family and needed to quickly enhance his cultivation. The Great Drunken Immortal Brew was just the thing.

Back home, his mother and little sister had just finished dinner. Since Lin Feng acquired the panel, the family had meat almost every day. His mother and sister had even enjoyed medicinal meals twice, greatly improving their complexion.

Especially Lin Man, who showed the most noticeable change. Her complexion improved, and her face gained a bit of flesh, no longer resembling a bean sprout that might topple with a gust of wind.

“Big brother, you’re back!”

“Yes, yes!”

“Mom!”

Seeing his family’s transformation, Lin Feng smiled warmly.

Soon, Lin Yu returned home as well. Lin Feng then began instructing Lin Yu in Martial Arts in the courtyard.

Lin Yu was learning the Five Tiger Soul Cutting Blade from the Great Knife Gang. With Lin Feng’s perfected insights into the Swift Wind Leg Technique and Butcher’s Deconstruction, he was more than capable of guiding Lin Yu’s practice.

“This move, ‘Forceful Mountain Split,’ your breathing is off, and the method of exerting force is incorrect.”

As Lin Yu demonstrated, Lin Feng pointed out his shortcomings and suggested improvements.

Lin Yu was naturally talented, and with Lin Feng’s guidance, his Five Tiger Soul Cutting Blade became more formidable, its power multiplying several times, advancing from Initiated to Minor Mastery Realm!

Lin Yu was thrilled by this progress. Achieving Minor Mastery in a technique meant he could handle typical mid Body Forging Realm opponents, significantly boosting his combat strength.

Afterward, Lin Feng went to his room, picked up the jug of Great Drunken Immortal Brew, poured himself a cup, and drank it with anticipation gleaming in his eyes.