In any case, the other side still had the upper hand for now.
For example, Hong Wei and his group were now Yu Duchuan’s honored guests.
Meanwhile, they had become contemptible trash, things to be kicked aside in disgust, forced to scurry back to Yongzhou with their tails between their legs.
"By the way, I’ve taken a liking to this kid. I’m planning to introduce him to my Master. I hear you’re from the same place, so you should get to know each other. We might even be colleagues someday."
Disciples had to address an Immortal Descendant as Master.
The fact that Ruan Xiangling used a different title for her own master meant they were someone else.
"Can you stop looking so terrified? The past is the past. Is there anything you can’t talk about? Surely Junior Brother Lin isn’t scarier than that Yu Duchuan, is he?"
She patted Chang Yi’s shoulder. "Just act natural."
The consequence of not currying favor with the Immortal Descendants was poverty. Aside from what was necessary for Cultivation, it was difficult to produce anything of value to attract others.
Especially not a highly sought-after Trial’s First Disciple.
’That’s why she had to use every trick in the book, leveraging every connection she could possibly make.’
"I’m going to go arrange our return trip. You two can chat."
Ruan Xiangling stood up and headed out the door.
Steward Chen also rose to bid them farewell.
Once there were no longer any outsiders in the inn.
Yu Sheng finally looked up, waving her sleeve to cast a Sound-Insulating Technique she had just learned.
’This little Blackhead has finally found a chance to be alone with Lin Shu,’ she thought. ’He must want to ask about his aunt’s whereabouts.’
However, what the little chickadee hadn’t expected was this:
Chang Yi still looked just as anxious, but his fingers were moving rapidly across the tabletop.
The Vice Generals intercepted a Demon General at the Border Region named Duan Yue. I heard this Demon is connected to the Moon-Devouring Demon General.
They took its Life Blood and Demon Qi.
They’re plotting how to attack Demon Mountain. They might make a move today or tomorrow.
He didn’t even touch his tea, simply tracing the words out quickly with his fingertip.
Anyone but a Cultivator would likely have been unable to read what he was writing.
Chang Yi didn’t know if this information would be useful.
He only knew that his aunt was on Demon Mountain, so he’d been doing his best to gather any information related to the Demon-slaying Bureau.
Fortunately, Vice General Ruan had taken a liking to him and kept him by her side, which gave him more opportunities to overhear the Vice Generals’ discussions.
Lin Shu stared at the tabletop, slowly closing the book in his hands.
His fair, handsome face betrayed no emotion.
He merely lifted his gaze slightly. "I want to know how many people they’ve assigned, what preparations they’ve made, and where they plan to strike."
"Yes!"
Chang Yi nodded firmly, without hesitation.
’Brother Lin hadn’t graded his performance.’
’But by giving him a new task without any reminders, he was acknowledging his ability. That in itself was a form of approval.’
’It meant that in Brother Lin’s eyes, he was now capable of handling things on his own.’
At this thought, a slightly boyish smile spread across Blackhead’s face.
Chang Yi hadn’t smiled like that since his aunt disappeared.
He knew he had no one to rely on, so he couldn’t afford to be a child anymore. He had to bury everything deep inside.
Only now could he allow himself to relax, just for a moment.
The young man took a deep breath, gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist, and strode out of the inn.
"What in the world were you two talking about?"
"I couldn’t understand a single thing."
Yu Sheng’s eyes widened in confusion. "Aren’t we supposed to be leaving?"
Lin Shu reached out and ruffled her hair. "Someone doesn’t want me to leave."
’He really couldn’t understand it.’
’There were so many Demon Generals on Demon Mountain, and plenty of them were ambitious, planning to make a big move.’
’So why did this bunch of Immortal Descendants and Vice Generals always insist on tormenting the ones who just wanted to live their lives in peace?’
’From Gu Nanzhi to Chang Yi, to that group of Little Demons, and now Demon General Duan Yue.’
’Not only had they never done anything wrong, they had actively saved human lives, like the people of Black Water City and the Laborers at the White Teeth Mine.’
’And yet, not a single one of them had met a good end.’
’So it’s true... kind Demons just get trampled on.’
’Elder Xu had his Life Blood taken. Knowing that old man’s personality, he’d never be willing to burden others. He would most likely try to flee alone.’
’But that meddlesome bunch of Little Demons wouldn’t just stand by and watch, either.’
’They were all such a troublesome lot.’
’Still, since I’d already raised the Demon Banner to earn those Sin Coins, I couldn’t just drop it halfway through.’
’These weren’t Scattered Demons to be slaughtered at will. They were his—Moon-Devouring’s—Demon Soldiers.’
"Oh. Then what are we going to do?" Yu Sheng scratched her head.
She still didn’t quite understand.
’But no matter what, she would just do whatever Lin Shu arranged.’
Lin Shu set down his book, his gaze drifting to the luxurious carriage outside the inn.
’The Filthy Moon Wolf Lord is still hungry.’
’My Inner Technique is in desperate need of a massive amount of Merit Coins.’
’And under these circumstances, someone had suddenly decided to get in my way.’
’Acting like they could stop me from leaving.’
As this crossed his mind, a faint, vicious glint sparked in the depths of Lin Shu’s eyes.
’Perfect. There was still some time before the tribulation cloud descended. He didn’t mind having another meal.’
As Yu Sheng watched,
the young man stood up, ambled toward the stairs, and said casually,
"Then we’re not leaving."

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