Demon-Wraith Plagued World: From Commoner to Supreme - Chapter 45 - Elixir Choices

As usual, Lin Feng brought lunch to Ding Yun. Seeing today’s medicinal meal, Ding Yun’s appetite was instantly whetted. He devoured the food quickly, finishing everything and letting out a long, satisfied burp. Lin Feng was no longer surprised by Commander Ding’s unrefined manners.

He began to tidy up, preparing to leave.

“Hold on!”

“You heartless brat, I can’t let yesterday’s efforts go unrewarded!”

Ding Yun suddenly called out to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng paused, turning back with a puzzled expression.

“Sorry, I don’t understand what Commander Ding means?”

“Oh, really?”

Ding Yun looked at Lin Feng with a playful smile.

“Yesterday you managed to…”

“Wait, wait, wait, hey, Commander Ding, I remember now. Yesterday, I found a silver note worth a thousand taels in the courtyard! It must have been dropped by Lord Commander!”

Lin Feng hurriedly interrupted Ding Yun, his face shifting from confusion to a sheepish grin. He pulled out a silver note worth a thousand taels from his pocket.

He finally understood that the mysterious figure from yesterday was indeed Commander Ding, who had witnessed everything he did. Fortunately, Ding Yun’s actions were merely to protect him, and it was ultimately his intervention that saved Lin Feng from danger.

Still, having to part with the thousand taels before he could even enjoy it was undeniably painful!

“Well, well, I didn’t expect you to strike it rich! At the time, I thought it was just a few hundred taels!”

“Snap!”

Ding Yun clicked his tongue in amazement, flicking the silver note twice, producing a crisp sound that seemed to echo in Lin Feng’s heart, making him wince.

“Commander is joking; it was just a stroke of luck, finding it.”

Lin Feng tried to sound nonchalant.

“Ha, that’s refreshing. But don’t pull a long face. It’s just a bit of pocket change. I’ve been visiting Chunhong Building too often and spent my monthly allowance early. I’ll borrow some from you for now.”

Ding Yun laughed heartily at Lin Feng’s pained expression.

“Here’s my token. Go to the Treasury and exchange it for five Tiger Essence Pills and two Bone Refining Pills!”

With that, Ding Yun tossed his commander’s token to Lin Feng. The token was similar to the disciples’ tokens, only made of better material with different inscriptions.

Lin Feng took the greasy token and left. Soon, he returned from the Treasury with the elixirs.

He handed the elixirs and the token back to Ding Yun. To Lin Feng’s surprise, Ding Yun only took the token.

“You have a younger brother with good potential. If you can nurture him, you’ll be able to focus more and go further! Give the Tiger Essence Pills to your brother and use the Bone Refining Pills yourself. Now get out! I’m going to sleep!”

With that, Ding Yun lay down, and as soon as his head hit the pillow, his thunderous snores filled the room.

Lin Feng was utterly stunned, clutching the elixirs in his hand with disbelief. He never imagined that someone, outside of his family, would care for him so deeply in this chaotic world. Commander Ding had considered everything, even his family. Lin Feng was already immensely grateful for Ding Yun’s rescue, but now, with these elixirs, especially the Bone Refining Pill-something money couldn’t buy-his gratitude soared.

He made a silent vow that when his strength was sufficient, he would go all out to help Commander Ding, no matter what he asked. After bowing respectfully to Ding Yun, Lin Feng quietly left the room.

“This Commander Ding is truly elusive. He seems to be sleeping all day, yet he knows even about Yu’s promising talent!” Lin Feng mused, then continued practicing his sword techniques in the courtyard.

Meanwhile, at the Xu family residence, Xu San stared at the uniform left behind by his deceased brother, overwhelmed with anger and sorrow. His brother had been brutally murdered, and the authorities had brushed it off as if it were nothing. Looking at Xu Xiong lying injured on the bed, Xu San’s heart was filled with bitterness. One of his closest kin was dead, the other gravely injured, and the culprits were still at large.

Xu San had some connections within the Demon Exorcism Division and had heard that Lin Feng had recently advanced to the early stage of the Bone Forging Realm, matching his own cultivation level. Moreover, Xu Qiang’s hired Green Snake Society expert, Sun Ming, had mysteriously perished in a fire last night, leaving only charred bones behind. Xu San realized he couldn’t confront Lin Feng alone. His own advancement to the Bone Forging early stage had been achieved only through Xu Qiang’s substantial resources, highlighting his poor aptitude.

“Lin Feng! And the murderer of my brother, you won’t escape! I, Xu San, will not let you go!” he vowed, picking up a sheet of paper and beginning to write. With the Xu family’s main support gone, they were vulnerable to being completely devoured in Kaiyang County. Xu San decided to risk everything-avenge his brother, sell off his assets, and leave with Xu Xiong. They had made many enemies over the years, and if they delayed, it would be too late.

Xu San’s personality was ruthless. Years ago, he and his brother had ruined Zhang Wenyuan’s family, with Xu San being the more decisive and merciless one. If it weren’t for Xu Qiang’s lust for Zhang Wenyuan’s wife, Liu Qi and Zhang Wenyuan’s son wouldn’t have escaped, nor would Xu Qiang have lost his descendants, nearly leading to the extinction of the Xu family.

After finishing the letter, Xu San summoned the steward, gave instructions, and took the family’s silver notes before leaving the house. As he stepped outside, he noticed several people watching their residence, heightening his urgency.

Soon, he arrived at Wu Hua’s residence. “Chief Constable, you must seek justice for Xu Qiang! He was clearly murdered, yet they’re saying it was a demon attack!” Xu San pleaded with Wu Hua.

“Old Xu, that’s the decision from above. I’m just a constable; I can’t influence the higher-ups,” Wu Hua replied sympathetically.

Wu Hua wore a look of helplessness.

He was aware of the cause behind Xu Qiang’s death, but without concrete evidence, he, as the Chief Constable and a temporary worker, was easily disposable by the Magistrate despite his decent Cultivation.

Dare to investigate the Demon Exorcism Division?

Wasn’t that just inviting trouble?

Xu San, of course, didn’t believe Wu Hua’s explanation. With the Xu family in imminent danger, he had no time to engage in empty talks with Wu Hua!

“Lord Wu, let’s not beat around the bush!

Since I can’t avenge my brother for now.

What about Lin Feng, the man who harmed my son? Surely, there’s something you can do?”

As he spoke, Xu San took out a stack of silver notes and placed them on Wu Hua’s desk, each worth a thousand taels.

Wu Hua had heard from Xu Qiang about the conflict between Lin Feng and Xu Xiong.

Yet, in just a few days, Lin Feng had become a disciple of the Bone Forging Realm at the Demon Exorcism Division.

In terms of status, he was not much different from himself.

“Old Xu, you better keep these silver notes!”

Wu Hua pushed the silver notes back, indicating his decision.

“Heh, Chief Constable Wu, it’s better you accept these silver notes.

Otherwise, the incident from years ago where Zhang Wenyuan and his family were murdered might just accidentally leak out.

After all, Zhang Wenyuan was a disciple of the Demon Exorcism Division, and even after more than ten years, they would likely investigate thoroughly out of concern for their reputation!”

At this, Xu San sneered.

Hearing this, Wu Hua’s aura violently surged. In the next moment, he was about to strike, ready to crush the man before him!

“Chief Constable Wu, calm your anger. If I were to suddenly die soon, the news would probably spread throughout the city by the next day!”

Feeling Wu Hua’s imposing aura, Xu San’s face paled, but he still spoke out.

“As long as Lin Feng dies, along with the man who killed my brother, I will immediately leave Kaiyang County with my son, never to return!”

Wu Hua fell into a moment of calm, and eventually, the killing intent subsided.

This allowed Xu San to breathe a sigh of relief.

“I will investigate who killed Xu Qiang, but regardless of the outcome, you have one month.

You must leave this place!

In a month, I will take Lin Feng’s head!

Once Lin Feng is dead, it would be easy to trace it back to the Xu family.

We can’t make a move now, unless you leave right away!”

“Now or in a month, the choice is yours!”

Finally, Wu Hua gave Xu San two options!