Zhao Minghui's death caused no ripples in Lin Shuguang's heart.
Missions for the Special Management Bureau had always carried the possibility of casualties. That was a fact everyone knew before entering the profession.
But this time, Zhao Minghui's entire team being wiped out had truly shaken the whole Special Management Bureau.
After all, no major casualty incident like this had occurred for many years.
Especially since Zhao Minghui, a "well-known" figure, had been among those who died.
Zhao Minghui's death had sent First Department Director Hong Baiqing into a furious rage. The incident in which he had clashed with Lin Shuguang, the new face of Third Department, had also spread throughout the bureau until everyone knew about it.
It had also opened the eyes of many old hands in the bureau.
Hong Baiqing commanded great authority within the bureau, and no one had ever dared act recklessly in front of him. Yet just yesterday, someone had nearly cut him down with a single slash. It was an extraordinary affair.
It was only natural that the unseen Lin Shuguang had gained a little more weight in everyone's eyes.
If he even dared to hack at Hong Baiqing, what about the rest of them?
More importantly, everyone now knew that the infamous Fist Demon Yan Hai had died at Lin Shuguang's hands.
So exactly how strong he was had become a matter of considerable interest to everyone.
The outside world's curiosity and probing were blocked by the towering walls of Demon Martial.
Aside from Cao Chao, Han Yi, and Ma Wei, whom Lin Shuguang had come into contact with, only a handful of people could access his records. Thus, no one could guess that the renowned madman Lin Shuguang was cultivating at Demon Martial, not far from them.
Bare-chested, Lin Shuguang swung his saber and trained in the forest.
He did not know whether it was related to his rapidly rising cultivation, but his rate of comprehending Martial Dao Will seemed to have slowed considerably as well.
"Could it be that the higher one's cultivation, the slower the comprehension? But that doesn't make sense..."
Lin Shuguang shook his head.
That was simply his temperament. If he could not figure something out, he would stop thinking about it. Even after racking his brains, he still would not know whether his thoughts were correct... Rather than waste his time, he might as well simply level up his cultivation.
Three million went down the drain.
Cultivation: Bone Forging 34 Rings (4)
After raising it three levels in succession, thunder seemed to explode inside Lin Shuguang's body.
Vast power swept over the surroundings. The mountain forest was suddenly scourged by something like a violent storm.
Hu Shaoqing, watching from not far away, was filled with terror.
His voice trembled. "Teacher... just how strong is he?!"
Time hurried by.
Lin Shuguang's training at Demon Martial was also nearing its end.
Onstage,
Yan Kai wore his usual solemn expression. "The hundred-day training session is also coming to an end. During this period, I believe you've gained a certain understanding of your own martial paths. I'm gratified that you've managed to persist until now. The hardships you've endured, the sweat you've shed, and even the blood you've spilled—I've seen it all...
"Demon Martial's training has never been a place for people to gild themselves. I made that clear from the very beginning... Some people believe they possess extraordinary talent, so they've always been arrogant and overconfident. I think that after these hundred days of training, you've gained a very clear understanding of yourselves..."
At this point, many students in the Elite Class subconsciously looked toward Lin Shuguang.
If one were to name the person or event that had left the deepest impression during this period, there was not a single one unrelated to the man in the distance!
A man from a remote little city had nevertheless come to the resplendent Demon Capital, trampled arrogant young masters beneath his feet, cut down mighty Demonic Cultivators with his saber, and killed gods when gods blocked his way and demons when demons blocked it. He had lived an exceedingly carefree life.
Alongside their awe, they could not help feeling a little envious.
Lin Shuguang ignored the complicated gazes from the crowd and calmly listened to what Yan Kai said next.
"In two days, the training will end. Everyone will return to wherever you came from... The official start of the school term is September first, so you'll have nearly twenty days of rest... I want to remind you not to think that having twenty days off is necessarily a good thing. Consider this: those with better talent than you are all cultivating diligently, while you're thinking about eating, drinking, and having fun. When school starts in September, you'll have plenty to cry about."
Yan Kai went over a few more points to note, such as how their experiences during this period were not to be publicized, and how the cultivation methods and Martial Skills they had learned could not be taught to others without permission...
After the meeting dispersed,
Meng Shenzhou moved closer. "Old Lin, are you going home in a couple of days?"
Lin Shuguang nodded. "I am."
Meng Shenzhou hurriedly said, "Don't! Stay in the Demon Capital for two days. I'll take you around and have some fun. I'll cover everything—food, clothing, lodging, and transportation."
Lin Shuguang smiled. "Next time. I've already bought my ticket."
Meng Shenzhou had no choice but to give up and look toward Chu Xiongtian. "So are the two of you leaving together?"
Chu Xiongtian nodded with a smile. "If Young Master Meng finds it boring alone in the Demon Capital, why not come with us to Huai City? It isn't as prosperous as the Demon Capital, but it's not as if there's nothing to do."
Meng Shenzhou's eyes lit up. "That's a good suggestion. I'll think about it. I've never left the Demon Capital before..."
As the three of them spoke, Huang Qisheng called Lin Shuguang. The smile on Lin Shuguang's face immediately vanished. "Where are you? All right, I'm coming now."
He rose decisively to leave.
Meng Shenzhou was instantly bewildered. "Where are you going?"
Lin Shuguang answered casually, "Something came up. You two go eat."
Meng Shenzhou stood up, wanting to follow him. "What is it? I'll help you settle it."
Lin Shuguang shook his head. "It's a small matter. All right, go eat."
Meng Shenzhou still wanted to say something, but Chu Xiongtian pulled him back and whispered, "Young Master Meng, let's eat. You know Lin's temper. If he says it's a small matter, then it must be a small matter."
Meng Shenzhou sat back down and said faintly, "In his eyes, isn't killing someone also a small matter?"
Chu Xiongtian froze and smacked his lips.
Damn, that actually made quite a bit of sense!
Ten minutes later,
Huang Qisheng stood before Lin Shuguang, his face swollen and bruised.
Lin Shuguang looked down at him. "Who did this?"
"The Yisheng Business did it." Huang Qisheng did not even complain. He tugged at the corner of his aching mouth. "I bought fifty tons of premium Silver Phosphorus Ore from them, only to discover that they'd mixed in defective ore. After I found out, I went to argue with them. Who would've thought they wouldn't admit it and instead attacked us outright? It wasn't just me—all our men were beaten too."
"The Yisheng Business?" A cold smile curled at the corner of Lin Shuguang's mouth. "They dared cheat me? They'd better have the capital to act so arrogantly! Take me there."
Huang Qisheng cautiously reminded him, "Sir, I made some inquiries. The Yisheng Business seems to have ties with someone in the Special Management Bureau. If we go straight to their door, won't we make things worse?"
Lin Shuguang rose. He was ruthless and spare with words:
"Even if the Heavenly King himself comes, it won't matter."
Huang Qisheng promptly shut his mouth and took a deep breath. Since Lin Shuguang was not afraid, what did he have to fear?
"Sir, this way."
At the entrance of the Yisheng Business, the moment an employee saw Huang Qisheng appear again, he immediately shouted, "Call the brothers! Someone's here to cause trouble!"
"Bang!"
Before he could finish speaking, the man was sent flying by a kick, blood spraying wildly from his mouth as he crashed through more than a dozen counters along the way.
Lin Shuguang walked forward expressionlessly.
In an instant,
The entire Yisheng Business fell deathly silent.
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