Captain Lu's Residence

Half an hour later, Xiao Tianqi returned to his cave and immediately saw Lu Feng waiting outside. He quickly went to greet him.

Why didn't you just come in and find me?

Seeing that you were discussing important matters with the two Deputy Si Zheng, I didn't dare to disturb you.

Upon hearing Lu Feng's words, Xiao Tianqi opened the cave's protective barrier and invited Lu Feng into the cave.

"You've come about refining Spirit Artifact, haven't you? Well then, I'll take you to see He Tieshan first thing tomorrow morning. He's in Linfeng City; it'll only take an hour to get there."

Xiao Tianqi assumed Lu Feng had come for the crimson stone, and said this while pouring tea.

"Thank you Uncle Xiao. However, besides this matter, I have another important matter to report to you."

"Oh? What is it?" Xiao Tianqi's expression turned serious upon hearing this.

Afterwards, Lu Feng recounted everything that had happened at the Precipice Peak.

After listening, Xiao Tianqi did not speak immediately. His expression darkened slightly, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought.

After a moment, he raised his head and slowly spoke:

"Just now, Han Cang, Wei Qingxuan, and I were discussing this very matter. I originally intended to prioritize stability and keep everyone at peace... but unexpectedly, Wei Qingxuan was right."

"I wonder what Deputy Si Zheng Wei's plans are?"

Xiao Tianqi sighed and said:

"Wei Qingxuan is an impulsive person who has always been dissatisfied with the sect leader's and my ways."

"According to his orders—any demon beast that dares to set foot in the territory of the North City Demon-Slaying Bureau Division must be exterminated!"

"Furthermore, we must significantly increase the merits and resources for slaying demons, vigorously cultivate martial artists, and attract more people to join the Demon-Slaying Bureau!"

Hearing Xiao Tianqi's words, Lu Feng secretly agreed with Wei Qingxuan's approach.

Monsters should be exterminated.

Not a single one was left.

"Oh, by the way, there's something I need to tell you." Xiao Tianqi changed the subject.

"I originally wanted to promote you directly to Deputy Si Zheng, but Han Cang and Wei Qingxuan both felt that you were too inexperienced and suggested that you start as a Captain. What do you think?"

"Ah?"

Lu Feng was stunned for a moment.

"I think... staying at Commandant Su's residence like this is fine."

"No way!" Xiao Tianqi's eyes widened.

"With great power comes great responsibility! We'll discuss the Deputy Si Zheng's matter later. The position of colonel has already been decided; the appointment might have already been announced to the entire department by now!"

Hearing this, Lu Feng had no choice but to agree.

"That's more like it."

Xiao Tianqi nodded in satisfaction.

"Regarding staffing, will you choose them yourself, or should I arrange it for you?"

Lu Feng immediately said that he wanted to choose for himself.

"Alright! I'll take you to your Commandant Lu's residence right now!"

"Commandant Lu's residence? So soon?"

His military post was settled in just half a day; that's incredibly fast.

"There's a captain's residence that's become available; we just need to change the signboard. Let's go!"

The two then left the cave, with Xiao Tianqi leading Lu Feng towards the direction of Commandant Lu's residence.

"Isn't this the former residence of Captain Zhao?"

Lu Feng looked up and saw that the flamboyant Zhao character on the plaque at the entrance had been replaced with the character "Lu" at some point.

"After Zhao Long's death, the people from Captain Zhao's command were scattered and reassigned to other commands," Xiao Tianqi explained.

"If you have nothing to do on weekdays, you can stay in the main hall and handle affairs. Your residence is behind the main hall..."

He led Lu Feng around, explaining things carefully at each place they visited.

After an incense stick has burned,

The two returned to the gate of Commandant Lu's residence.

"I have given all that needed to be said. Since you wish to choose your own people, then go ahead and do it! I will return to my cave now."

"Thank you, Uncle Xiao!"

After watching Xiao Tianqi leave, Lu Feng turned around and went to Commandant Su's residence again.

Congratulations, Commandant Lu!

As soon as he arrived at the main hall, he saw Xiaolian preparing to leave.

Upon seeing Lu Feng, Xiaolian immediately smiled and cupped her hands in congratulations.

"Xiaolian, please stop teasing me." Lu Feng smiled wryly and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"I've come here to ask you for a favor."

Upon hearing his words, Xiaolian instantly understood his purpose.

"Fine!" she declared with a grand gesture, her confidence soaring.

"Choose whomever you fancy! As long as they're willing to go with you, I won't stop them!"

"Xiaolian is still the best to me!" Lu Feng quickly thanked her.

Then, at Xiaolian's command, all the demon-slaying envoys from Captain Su's mansion were summoned to the main hall.

Before long, Chen Hu and more than twenty other demon-slaying envoys gathered in the hall.

Lu Feng's gaze swept across the crowd, among which were many familiar faces.

Besides Chen Hu, there were also Zhou Si, Zhu Lin, Luo Fang, Li Mu, and others.

After several months apart, their cultivation levels had all improved considerably.

Zhou Si has already reached the Nei Jin Perfection, and Zhu Lin, Luo Fang, Li Mu have all reached the Late Nei Jin.

"What is the purpose of your summons, Commandant?"

Li Mu was the first to speak from the crowd.

"Here's what happened," Xiaolian cleared her throat.

"This gentleman beside me, I'm sure you all know him, is Lu Feng. Lu Feng's been officially promoted to Colonel, with full authority over his own prefecture, effective immediately!"

"Now that Commandant Lu's office is newly established, it is in dire need of manpower. Therefore, Commandant Lu plans to select some people from among you to join Commandant Lu's office!"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to Lu Feng.

No one expected that in just a few months, Lu Feng would rise to the rank of captain, and even become the kind of captain who could independently command a prefecture!

Within the Demon-Slaying Bureau, there are over a hundred captains, but only twelve can independently command a captain's residence.

The sheer scale of it is enough to leave everyone both astonished and envious.

"Alright! Lu Feng, you choose. As long as they're willing to go with you, I have no problem with that."

Upon hearing Xiaolian's words, many people in the crowd quickened their breathing, their eyes burning with desire, wishing Lu Feng would call their names first.

"Zhou Si, Zhu Lin, Luo Fang, Chen Hu!"

Lu Feng's gaze settled, and he addressed the four people:

"Are the four of you willing to join my Commandant Lu's household?"

In Commandant Su's residence, these were the only people he was familiar with and got along well with.

"We are willing!" the four men replied in unison, their voices loud and clear.

"Very well. In that case, from this day forward, the four of you are now members of Commandant Lu's household."

Seeing this, Xiaolian nodded to the four people, then turned to the rest of the group.

"Alright, you may all leave."

Many people could not hide their disappointment and left in twos and threes.

"Hey, I really helped you a lot this time," Xiaolian said with a smile, taking a step closer.

"If our Commandant Su's mansion ever needs your help in the future, you mustn't refuse!"

"Definitely! Definitely!" Lu Feng replied repeatedly.

"I have some things to take care of. You two can talk amongst yourselves." With that, Xiaolian left the main hall.

"Greetings, Commandant Lu!"

As soon as Xiaolian left, the four of them clasped their hands in unison and said loudly.

"You should still call me sir," Lu Feng waved his hand.

"Yes, sir!"

"I'll give you fifteen minutes to go back and pack your valuables," Lu Feng instructed. "Also, ask your demon-slaying guards if any are willing to join Commandant Lu's household; bring them along as well."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the four immediately obeyed and left.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the four of them, along with their respective demon-slaying guards, returned to the main hall.

Behind Zhou Si, Zhu Lin, and Luo Fang, there were six demon-slaying guards each; only behind Chen Hu, there were Lin Miao and Su Qiaoqiao.

Lu Feng glanced at Chen Hu.

Chen Hu scratched his head sheepishly. "Sir, those two absolutely insist on coming with me, I can't get rid of them no matter what..."

"Alright," Lu Feng smiled. "Now that everything is ready, let's head back to Commandant Lu's residence first. We can talk about the rest when we get there!"

Afterwards, Lu Feng led everyone towards the residence of Commandant Lu.