Demon-Wraith Plagued World: From Commoner to Supreme

Lin Feng quickly welcomed Zhao Chengze inside and introduced him to his family. Mother Lin, having already heard from Lin Feng about Zhao Chengze’s assistance, expressed her gratitude in person. Zhao Chengze waved his hand dismissively, not putting on any airs of a Young Master, and soon explained the purpose of his visit-it was also related to an arranged marriage.

“This, Zhao-Ge, you might be overestimating me a bit!” Lin Feng said with a wry smile.

“Heh, you might not realize your own worth yet! You’re among the top ten new disciples! If nothing unexpected happens, you’ll surely become a squad leader in the future! That’s a formal position in the Demon Exorcism Division, a Junior Seventh Rank! Even the Lord Magistrate is only a Seventh Rank official!” Zhao Chengze said with a smile.

“I’m not fond of this either. Just set aside some time tomorrow afternoon to meet my cousin. A good man should have ambitions beyond settling down, and you’re still young, no rush to marry! I understand your concerns. Just go through the motions,” Zhao Chengze added, noticing Lin Feng’s troubled expression.

“Then, I’ll follow your lead, Zhao-Ge!” Lin Feng said, rubbing his nose. Since Zhao Chengze put it that way, he could only agree. After sharing a few drinks at Lin Feng’s home, Zhao Chengze took his leave.

…

At the Demon Exorcism Division,

“Sir, I didn’t expect that Lin Feng under Ding Yun’s command would rank in the top ten so soon after joining,” Zhou Xiu remarked casually to Captain Zhao Hu.

“Oh, he’s quite a talent!” Zhao Hu nodded.

“But don’t get any ideas! I know exactly what you’re thinking!” Zhao Hu warned.

“Don’t underestimate Ding Yun. Even I can’t quite figure him out! Don’t provoke him!” Zhao Hu continued.

“But sir, he usually doesn’t involve himself much. Lin Feng under his command seems like a waste. I’m just concerned it might affect your achievements,” Zhou Xiu explained.

The main achievements of the reserve camp’s Captain, besides eliminating Demon-Wraiths and maintaining the County Town’s stability, also include nurturing talent and providing fresh blood for the Demon Exorcism Division. That’s why Zhou Xiu spoke up.

“Hmph! How do you know Ding Yun doesn’t value him? If he hadn’t suddenly left this time, I bet he would invest even more in Lin Feng. Just yesterday, he had Lin Feng receive two Bone Refining Pills and five Tiger Essence Pills! Can you offer Lin Feng such treatment?” Zhao Hu retorted, setting down his teacup with a cold snort.

“This…” Zhou Xiu was momentarily speechless, his eyes showing a hint of shock. He hadn’t expected Ding Yun to be so generous, nor had he realized Lin Feng’s capabilities. From Zhao Hu, he learned that Ding Yun wasn’t as simple as he appeared. Even Zhao Hu was reluctant to have conflicts with him, as rumors suggested his background was quite intimidating!

What surprised Zhou Xiu even more was that his superior, who seemed carefree, was actually quite astute! He was aware of even such minor details!

“Broaden your horizons! Do your job well! Once I advance, do you think you’ll remain in this godforsaken Kaiyang County? Lin Feng may be talented, but compared to the geniuses in the Prefecture City, he’s nothing. And compared to those in the state and county, he’s even less significant.”

Zhao Hu tapped his fingers on the table, his voice resonating once more.

“Yes, sir, I have learned my lesson!” Zhou Xiu bowed respectfully, though internally he was full of complaints.

No matter which team Lin Feng was transferred to, he would still be part of the reserve camp of the Kaiyang County Demon Exorcism Division. This had no impact on Zhao Hu at all! But for Zhou Xiu, it was a significant hit to his financial prospects and chances of promotion. He didn’t want to be Zhao Hu’s lackey forever!

“Alright, has there been anything unusual from Guo Yang’s side lately?” Zhao Hu continued his inquiry.

“Not really, except this time there were quite a few Demon corpses. He instructed Ouyang Ye to gather them and handle the situation,” Zhou Xiu reported.

“Well, that’s not surprising. The city-guarding artifact does have purifying effects. Other cities do the same! But keep an eye on it; this Demon disturbance is rather unusual,” Zhao Hu reminded.

“Understood, sir!” Zhou Xiu replied before exiting the room.

“Ding Yun, just what is your background? And what are you up to this time?” Zhao Hu mused to himself. “Never mind, as long as you don’t interfere with me, I don’t want to get involved in this mess. I’ll just focus on managing my reserve camp peacefully.”

Just then, a Night Owl flew in, a letter tied to its leg. This was no ordinary owl; it was specifically trained for delivering messages at high speed. Zhao Hu read the letter and fell into deep thought once more.

“In Kaiyang County, aside from Ding Yun, the only other person I can’t figure out is Guo Yang! Clearly, he’s at the Vital Surge Fourth Realm, like me, and compared to a regular Magistrate, his Cultivation is quite impressive. He’s even a disciple of a Sect. He could have better options, even entering the Prefecture City isn’t out of the question! Yet he stays here in Kaiyang County Town. What’s his reason?”

After a long pause, Zhao Hu’s voice broke the silence again. “I better not catch any dirt on him! If I do, I’ll gladly take the credit for it!” With that, Zhao Hu released the Night Owl, which flapped its wings and vanished into the night.

…

In the County Yamen, a sultry voice, sweet enough to melt bones, came from Guo Yang’s room, contrasting sharply with the eerie green candlelight.

“Lord Magistrate, I’m feeling much better this time!”

“Yes, after all these years of Devouring souls and Demons, you’ve finally recovered! Don’t mess it up when the time comes!” The green candlelight cast a sinister glow on Guo Yang’s face.

“Hehe, I won’t! But please, Lord Magistrate, help me find five promising young men under twenty. I need them for a little something I’m crafting!” The voluptuous woman leaned over beside Guo Yang, her curves barely concealed by a sheer veil, sparking endless fantasies. It was a wonder Guo Yang could resist.

“That’s no problem. If I’m helping you, I might as well go all the way. Originally, it was difficult, but now with the four major Families and an extra Lin Feng, one or many, it’s all the same!” Guo Yang replied, unfazed.

“Then I must thank you in advance, my lord! Hehehe…” With that, the voluptuous woman vanished, leaving the green candlelight to return to its warm hue.

…

Name: Lin Feng

Cultivation Manual: Vajra Subduing Demon Skill

Cultivation: External Refinement Realm – Bone Forging (151/200)+

Divine Ability 1: Devour

Divine Ability 2: Calamity Transcendence

Techniques:

Tiger Roar Fist (3/20)+

Butcher’s Deconstruction: Unity of Heart and Blade (2/100)+

Swift Wind Leg Technique (20/20)+

Iron Shirt (40/40)+

Concealing Technique (26/100)+

Disguise Technique (1/100)+

Upgrade Points: 54

Lin Feng consumed the two Bone Refining Pills he received today. This time, the two pills only yielded 36 Upgrade Points. Adding the 2 points from the Slaughterhouse and 1 from the Demon Exorcism Division meals, his total Upgrade Points accumulated to 54!

“Can I really advance to the Tendon Changing Realm now?!” Lin Feng stared at the Upgrade Points in disbelief. Without hesitation, he began to rapidly allocate points to his Cultivation…