Commander Zuo

The sun blazed high in the sky at noon.

A hazy gray mist hung over Qingyang City. The streets were deserted, littered with the wreckage of various houses.

The Sun Family residence, "Father, why are you here?"

Sun Chenyu, who had been leisurely enjoying a massage from a maidservant in the courtyard, quickly got up and asked timidly, lowering his head.

Seeing this, Sun Wude's eyes twitched. He kept telling himself: He's my son, my own son.

He then dismissed the scantily clad maidservants, took a deep breath, and suppressed the anger in his heart before speaking:

"Prepare yourself. You'll leave Qingyang County tonight and go to Jinyang City to find your uncle."

"Father, what happened? Is it true that the demonic creatures in the city can't be eliminated? Why isn't anyone coming from Jinyang City?"

"You don't need to worry about these things. Once you get to Jinyang City, listen to your uncle's arrangements."

"Father..."

Sun Wude raised his hand, interrupting Sun Chenyu, and continued, "Forget everything about Qingyang County. Remember that."

After speaking, Sun Wude took one last deep look at Sun Chenyu, who stood stunned in place, and turned to leave.

"Sigh~, if only I could contact Chenhui. If an Immortal Sect intervenes, our Sun Family will be safe. But it's been ten years. Chenhui, are you still alive?"

Leaving Sun Chenyu's courtyard, Sun Wude glanced back at his son, who was still standing there in a daze, and let out a long sigh. A hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

The Venerable One was leaving Qingyang County. They had only two choices.

Become demonic creatures.

Fortunately, his Sun Family had already made preparations. With his elder brother in Jinyang City, the Sun Family would not perish.

Deep beneath the Qingyang County Yamen lay a demonic cave.

"No~, I don't want to become a demonic creature! Kill me, ah~, please kill me!"

In a spacious and dry stone chamber, Xiao Qiaofeng, bound by thick iron chains, struggled and wailed.

A domineering evil spirit energy within his body was constantly reshaping Xiao Qiaofeng's physical form. His surging Qi and Blood was continuously turning from bright red to black.

Xiao Qiaofeng's hair was falling out, and bright red blood seeped from his pores.

A layer of illusory black scales slowly appeared.

The County Magistrate watched Xiao Qiaofeng with a detached expression from above. A hint of excitement flickered in his grayish-white eyes.

Xiao Qiaofeng's potential was even greater than he had imagined.

Transforming him into a demonic creature this time had consumed a full tenth of his evil spirit energy.

And Xiao Qiaofeng was very likely to reach the Third Blood Replacement the moment the transformation was complete.

Even if he fell slightly short, he could still achieve the breakthrough after some time to settle.

From then on, Xiao Qiaofeng would become the sharpest sword in his hand, protecting him.

At this moment, Outside the stone chamber, Sun Wude, other high-ranking members of the Sun Family, and people from some prominent families in Qingyang County waited with bowed heads for the impending change in their destiny.

Each person's expression varied: some were excited, some expectant, some fearful.

After today, They would no longer be human. They would become enemies of this world—demonic creatures!

Jinyang City.

Under the slightly yellowed lamplight, A middle-aged man with a stern, resolute face and a single eyebrow sat in contemplation.

Behind him, a young woman in palace attire gently massaged his shoulders with a tender expression.

"Commander Zuo, it's getting late. Why don't you rest?"

The woman in palace attire whispered seductively into Commander Zuo's ear.

Commander Zuo clasped her hand, turned his head, and their eyes met.

A slight smile curved his lips as he said, "Alright, as my lady wishes."

Just then, A knock sounded at the door.

"Master, there are two people outside who claim to be from Qingyang County looking for you."

Commander Zuo frowned, displeased. He had rarely had a moment of intimacy with his wife.

He didn't want to be disturbed just as they were about to begin.

However, Qingyang County was his hometown, and he couldn't refuse visitors from there.

"You, bring them in," he said faintly to the door.

After speaking, Commander Zuo offered an apologetic smile to the woman in palace attire. "Madam, please go back and rest."

"Alright, Commander Zuo, I'll wait for you."

A flicker of disappointment crossed the woman's eyes. She then lightly tapped Commander Zuo's cheek before turning to leave.

A moment later, Ye Xiaofan and Tie Wuqing entered, led by the homeowner.

The mini-dragon seemed to sense the formidable strength of the people inside and immediately hid within Ye Xiaofan's hair, motionless like a purple-gold jade carving.

"Ye Xiaofan of the Qingyang County Demon Suppressing Guard pays his respects to Commander Zuo. (Tie Wuqing pays his respects to Commander Zuo)."

Upon seeing them, Commander Zuo narrowed his eyes.

Tie Wuqing wore a faceless mask, so he couldn't discern anything from him.

But Ye Xiaofan... he saw a familiar shadow.

"Who is Ye Tianhe to you?"

"Reporting to Commander Zuo, Ye Tianhe is my father."

Commander Zuo nodded, scrutinizing Ye Xiaofan carefully.

At such a young age, he was already at the Body Refinement Eighth Layer. His talent was even more monstrous than his own.

Back then, he had seen Ye Tianhe's potential and intended to cultivate him.

That's why he had personally interceded with the Liu Family on Ye Tianhe's behalf and arranged for him to be stationed in Qingyang County.

However, fate was unpredictable.

Liu Qingshuang had died at the hands of demonic creatures while still pregnant.

Ye Tianhe had become a cripple, his cultivation stagnant, so Commander Zuo had stopped paying attention.

Commander Zuo unconsciously tapped his desk.

His gaze was deep as he looked at Ye Xiaofan.

"How is your father?"

"Reporting to Commander Zuo, my father is already dead. I am here on the orders of Commander Xiao to find you."

As Ye Xiaofan spoke, he took out a letter from his embrace and handed it over.

"Ye Tianhe is dead?"

Commander Zuo's expression changed slightly.

Although Ye Tianhe's cultivation hadn't advanced in over a decade, his Body Refinement Eighth Layer cultivation meant it was highly unlikely he would encounter trouble in Qingyang County.

"A 'Xie' has appeared in Qingyang County. My father died at the hands of demonic creatures a month ago. Now, Commander Xiao, who was covering my escape from Qingyang County, is likely dead as well."

"What!"

Commander Zuo had initially been merely surprised by Ye Tianhe's death, but hearing the word 'Xie' from Ye Xiaofan's lips...

Instantly, a terrifying killing intent erupted from his body, as if freezing the very air in the room.

Ye Xiaofan and Tie Wuqing's faces turned ashen, and they frantically circulated the Qi and Blood within their bodies to resist the bone-chilling cold.

Fortunately, the killing intent came and went as quickly as it appeared.

Otherwise, with their cultivation levels, they wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

As the killing intent dissipated, the room returned to normal.

Ye Xiaofan and Tie Wuqing simultaneously let out a sigh of relief, wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads.

They exchanged a glance, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Commander Zuo was indeed the strongest in Jinyang Prefecture, a legend in Qingyang County.

The mere unconscious emanation of his killing intent was something neither of them could resist.

Ye Xiaofan was certain that Commander Zuo was far more powerful than the 'Xie' in Qingyang County.

A moment later, "A fine County Magistrate, a fine Qian Family. They truly have connections reaching the heavens to have kept this from me for a year."

"Ye Xiaofan, what do you think I should do?"

Commander Zuo laughed in extreme anger, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

Ye Xiaofan felt a chill run down his spine.

"Kill!"

"Well said, 'Kill!' Do you dare to join me in eradicating evil?"

Commander Zuo suddenly stood up, his gaze sharp as he stared intently at Ye Xiaofan.

"Good!"

Ye Xiaofan didn't hesitate at all. He wanted to avenge Luo Ming and Xiao Qiaofeng.

"You two can stay at my residence for the night first."

Commander Zuo walked up to Ye Xiaofan, patted his shoulder, and handed him an envelope.

Then, he stood up and left. He needed to gather his men to encircle and suppress the evil and demonic creatures in Qingyang County.

Qingyang County had actually been secretly controlled by an evil entity for nearly a year, and as a Thousand Households Officer of the Demon Suppression Division, he hadn't received any news.

It seemed that in recent years, he had been too engrossed in cultivation, and someone in Jinyang Prefecture had forgotten that he had cleared out all the demonic creatures in Jinyang Prefecture alone with his sword twenty years ago.

Watching Commander Zuo's retreating figure disappear into the night, Ye Xiaofan looked at Tie Wuqing.

"Brother Tie, this matter no longer concerns you. Thank you for your help along the way. If I can return alive, just tell me what you need."

Ye Xiaofan knew that Tie Wuqing wouldn't have risked his life to help him for no reason. He must have seen his talent.

This time, returning to Qingyang County to eradicate evil would allow his cultivation to break through to the Ninth Level Body Refinement.

At that time, his combat power would be comparable to that of a strong individual who had undergone the Second Blood Replacement.

He figured it shouldn't be a problem to help Tie Wuqing resolve some matters.

Tie Wuqing didn't speak, only took a swig of wine.

Ye Xiaofan smiled helplessly. He understood Tie Wuqing's intentions.

At this moment, the mini dragon also 'came alive,' its small eyes looking at Ye Xiaofan and then at Tie Wuqing.

The next day, as dawn broke.

A logistics staff member from the Demon Suppression Division rushed to find Ye Xiaofan, who was staying at Commander Zuo's residence.

He was told to quickly go to the Demon Suppression Division with Tie Wuqing to meet Deputy Commander Liu and follow Deputy Commander Liu's arrangements.