Su Ying Was Away

"I'll go take care of some matters first, and I'll have someone arrange a new cave dwelling for you later!"

"No need, I'm perfectly fine living in my old cave. I'll just take this opportunity to visit some old friends."

The two then parted ways, and Lu Feng went straight to Commandant Su's residence.

After several months, many new faces appeared in Commandant Su's residence, most of whom Lu Feng did not recognize.

Fortunately, he still had the token on him, and he arrived at the gate of the mansion without any obstacles.

Just then, he saw Chen Hu leading Lin Miao, Su Qiaoqiao, and three other women out of the mansion, chatting and laughing.

Chen Hu is now at the Early Nei Jin cultivation, Lin Miao and Su Qiaoqiao have reached the Late Ming Jin, and the other three women are at the Early Ming Jin.

"Lu Feng!"

When Chen Hu looked up and saw Lu Feng, he stopped abruptly, and the people behind him almost bumped into his back.

"My lord! My lord! You're back!" Lin Miao and Su Qiaoqiao rushed forward with delight when they saw Lu Feng.

"Just got back. Where are you all headed? And who are these three?"

When Lu Feng asked, Chen Hu scratched the back of his head sheepishly.

"I was so excited I forgot! Let me introduce them. These three are demon-slaying guards who arrived just half a month ago: Li Cui, Sun Xiaomei, and Zhou Hong."

"Come here quickly, this used to be our demon-slaying envoy, now he's..."

At this point, Chen Hu paused, unsure how to proceed.

"Still a demon slayer," Lu Feng continued.

"Your subordinates greet the Demon Slayer!" Upon hearing this, the three bowed to Lu Feng in unison.

"Chen Hu, not bad, you really do look like a demon slayer."

"While I was away, all of you have improved your cultivation levels considerably."

As Lu Feng spoke, he patted Chen Hu on the shoulder.

Just then, Sun Xiaomei whispered, "Sir, shouldn't we go to the Mission Hall to accept a mission? If we're any later, all the good missions will be taken!"

"Sun Xiaomei! What's the rush? Just don't go if there aren't any good assignments!"

Lin Miao glared at her, "I've finally seen the adults, how can I be in the mood for any missions now!"

As soon as Lin Miao spoke, the three of them immediately fell silent.

"Since you're busy, go ahead and take care of your business. We can have a proper get-together tonight."

Chen Hu, now a demon slayer, had just agreed yesterday to take a few people on a mission. Hearing Lu Feng's words, he nodded and said:

"Alright! Let's go accept the quest!"

After saying that, Chen Hu led the group toward the mission hall.

Although Lin Miao was somewhat reluctant, she eventually followed after him, turning back every few steps.

The group hadn't gone far when Lu Feng heard Li Cui, Sun Xiaomei, and Zhou Hong whispering in hushed tones.

Lu Feng wasn't eavesdropping intentionally, but with his current cultivation level, no sound or movement within a hundred meters could escape his ears.

"I've always heard Lin Miao brag about how amazing Lu Feng is, but I think he's just exaggerating!"

"How do you know? Lin Miao and the others, along with Lord Chen, were all very respectful to Lord Lu!"

"Didn't Lin Miao say before that Lu Feng went to participate in the Five-City Grand Competition? I thought he was participating as a contestant!"

Isn't that so?

"Didn't you hear him say it himself? He's a Demon Slayer! Demon Slayers are always made up of Nei Jin martial artists. Even if his cultivation is higher, he's at most at the Nei Jin Perfection! Can he even compete in a tournament of that caliber, the Five-City Grand Competition? If he goes, he'll probably just be doing odd jobs and running errands!"

"Now that you mention it, there's some truth to it!"

The sounds around me gradually faded away.

Lu Feng, however, didn't take it to heart at all.

Then, he arrived at the main hall of Commandant Su's residence, where he saw Xiaolian sitting upright in the main seat, with a group of demon slayers standing below her with their hands at their sides, listening to her assign tasks.

At this moment, Xiaolian had a serious expression and a calm aura. Her cultivation had actually reached the Hua Jin Perfection!

"Lu Feng!"

Xiaolian was startled when she saw Lu Feng, then waved to the others.

"That's settled then. You may all leave now."

"Yes!" The crowd bowed and accepted the order, then left the main hall one after another.

"Xiaolian, what's wrong...?" Lu Feng asked after everyone had left.

In his memory, this seat had always been occupied by Qin Shuang and Su Ying.

Even if Su Ying isn't here, Xiaolian shouldn't be sitting in this position.

"There's no other way!" Xiaolian walked down the steps in a few steps, came to Lu Feng, and spread her hands. "It's perfect that you're back. From now on, this seat is yours!"

"Huh? What do you mean? Where are Captain Su and Deputy Commandant Qin?"

"The young lady and the master have returned to the Sacred Hall."

"Back to the Sacred Hall?"

"Yes, Captain Su returned a month ago, but he only stayed for two days before going back to the Sacred Hall with Miss."

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng had originally planned to go and catch up with Su Ying, but he didn't expect that she was no longer at home.

"So now, Xiaolian, you're in charge of the Commandant's Mansion?"

"Who says otherwise!" Xiaolian said with a pained expression.

"You have no idea how I've survived this past month. I simply couldn't manage it all by myself, and I've even gotten wrinkles on my face from all the stress!"

"Now that you're back, you have to help me!" Xiaolian said, explaining the difficulties the Commandant's Office had been facing recently, while also asking Lu Feng for help.

"Oh? What's wrong? Is something difficult to deal with?"

Hearing Lu Feng ask this, Xiaolian smiled mysteriously.

"What's a big deal for me is a trivial matter for you!"

"Here's what happened. The area around Precipice Peak is usually patrolled by our Commandant Su's office. Not long ago, someone discovered a fourth-tier Demon King in the mountains!"

"The master originally intended to handle the matter personally, but before he could even set off, he went to the Sacred Hall with the young lady."

"If this is reported, the other military commands will definitely laugh at us—we can't even handle a fourth-tier Demon King, what kind of image do we have!"

"During this period, I have ordered the officers of the Commandant's Office not to approach the Precipice Peak again. It's been fine for a short time, but in the last few days, quite a few people below have started to complain."

"If this matter drags on any longer, I'm afraid I, as the temporary captain, will have no choice but to bite the bullet and report it!"

As Xiaolian spoke, her tone unconsciously took on a slightly coquettish quality.

"No problem, leave it to me! I happen to have nothing to do right now. Give me the location of that fourth-tier Demon King, and I'll go right now!"

"Go now? Actually, there's no need to rush. You just got back; rest for a couple of days before setting off."

Xiaolian didn't expect Lu Feng to agree so readily, and she was even more surprised that he was about to set off.

"I have time now, but I might not be available later."

Upon hearing this, Xiaolian immediately pulled out a map from her bosom and stuffed it into Lu Feng's hand.

"This is the area where that fourth-tier Demon King has been active recently! Remember, safety first. If you encounter danger, never be reckless!"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." With that, Lu Feng tucked the map into his pocket, turned, and strode away.

Then, he leaped into the air and flew straight towards the Precipice Peak.