“This is Brother Fang Nian from Wind Shadow Sect,” Qi Chen introduced.
“Greetings, Brother Fang Nian.” Xu Jingming came to a realization.
They were all cosmic lifeforms, and one couldn’t tell their true age in reality in Demon Vanquishing World. Everyone usually befriended each other based on their strength.
The old man in front of him, Fang Nian, was the strongest Demon Vanquisher in the Cheng’an Prefecture sects.
“Brother Wu Ming, you’re impressive. You killed one of the five Demon Gods, Demon God Green Lake!” Old Fang smiled. “Of the many Demon Vanquishers in Cheng’an Prefecture, Brother Wu Ming is ranked in the top three.”
…
When all the Demon Vanquishers in the city rushed over to befriend him—
The strongest existence in the prefecture capital, Mountain Lord Dongming, was accompanying his junior sister.
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“Senior Brother, have a seat. I’ll prepare some fruits and snacks for you.” Junior Sister Liu smiled and went to prepare.
Wang Cheng sat in a pavilion and looked in the direction of Little Moon Lake from afar. He shook his head gently. It’s been more than ten years since we last met, but Demon God Green Lake hasn’t improved at all! He only knows how to act rashly in combat. Great, he lost his life.
I don’t understand these demons either. Why are they occupying territory one after another? Why are they eating people?
Wang Cheng looked at Junior Sister Liu, who was walking over with a plate of fruits and snacks in the distance. Isn’t it nice eating these fruits and snacks? Why insist on eating flesh and blood! Humans aren’t meant to be eaten. Human emotions are what’s most drawing.
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Wang Cheng pulled Junior Sister Liu into his arms.
“Senior Brother.” Junior Sister Liu’s body turned limp, and her face turned red.
Only this kind of life is interesting. Those stupid demons covet the position of Mountain Lord Dongming, but they are afraid of me and take the initiative to make me Mountain Lord Dongming. In fact… I’ve never cared about this position all these years. Wang Cheng hugged Junior Sister Liu. All I care about is enjoying all of this and becoming a Heaven Demon.
How can I become a Heaven Demon? Wang Cheng thought.
He was also very vexed. He had long reached the limit of an Earth Demon, but he couldn’t break through to the Heaven Demon level. However, he had a feeling that if he wanted to become a Heaven Demon, he had to find the solution among the people! Therefore, he came to the most populated place in Cheng’an Prefecture—the prefecture capital!
He had been living incognito in the prefecture capital. People thought that the prefecture capital was where many Demon Vanquishers gathered and was the safest place. But in fact, the most terrifying demon—Mountain Lord Dongming—had always lived here.
“Senior Brother, what’s on your mind?” Junior Sister Liu asked.
“I’m hesitating,” Wang Cheng replied softly. “I’m worried that Junior Sister won’t be willing…”
Junior Sister Liu whispered, “I’m willing.”
Wang Cheng smiled.
******
One of the five Demon Gods, Demon God Green Lake, was killed at Little Moon Lake. The news quickly spread throughout the prefecture capital!
The name Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming was also discussed by countless people. He was recognized as one of the strongest Demon Vanquishers in Cheng’an Prefecture.
“Master, Brother Wu Ming’s residence is up ahead.” Zhao Zhen arrived jauntily outside Xu Jingming’s residence with an elder. “Brother Wu Ming and I have known each other since we were young. We also came to the prefecture capital from White County in the same caravan. He even saved everyone in the caravan.”
“Mr. Wu is a top figure in the prefecture capital. Will he meet us?” The elder was a little worried. Although he was one of the top martial arts grandmasters in the prefecture capital, Demon Vanquishers enjoyed the highest status in the Demon Vanquishing World.
“Don’t worry. Brother Wu Ming isn’t that kind of person,” Zhao Zhen said confidently.
Many people were at the entrance of the residence, hoping to meet Mr. Wu Ming.
“My master isn’t accepting guests.” Liu Fu, the gatekeeper, held these people back. “Don’t make things difficult for a servant like me. Master is a Demon Vanquisher. He’s focused on comprehending the Demon Vanquishing technique and doesn’t want to meet outsiders.”
“Well…” These people were rather helpless.
“Please pass a message,” Zhao Zhen said as he stepped forward. “I’m Brother Wu Ming’s good friend, Zhao Zhen. I’m here to visit him with my master.”
“You’re Zhao Zhen?” Liu Fu chuckled. “I’ve long heard from Seventh Master that you came to the prefecture capital with Master.”
“Yes.” Zhao Zhen immediately felt his status enhanced.
“I’ll go in and deliver the message. Wait here.” Liu Fu immediately entered to deliver the message.
Xu Jingming didn’t like socializing, so most strangers were left outside.
Soon, Liu Fu came out. “Brother Zhao Zhen, please come in with your master.”
“Thanks.” Zhao Zhen immediately brought his master in.
He was bragging in Martial Academy about his relationship with Wu Ming. When his master found out, he asked him for a recommendation to visit Mr. Wu Ming.
“Zhao Zhen.” In the back garden, Wu Qi stopped the two and smiled. “Young Master is meeting the prefecture lord. You can go over after the prefecture lord leaves.”
“Alright, alright.” Zhao Zhen and his master immediately nodded and looked into the distance.
In a pavilion in the distance, two people could be seen sitting and chatting—Xu Jingming and the Cheng’an Prefecture Lord.
…
“I’m aware of the matter between you and the Chen family. Do you want me to mediate? With your current status and strength, you can naturally take over the Chen family and become the patriarch,” the prefecture lord said.
Xu Jingming said calmly, “I won’t be returning for the rest of my life. Moreover, I’d like to trouble you to pass on a message—”
“Please speak,” the prefecture lord said politely.
“To help the Chen family is to be my enemy!” Xu Jingming said calmly.
The prefecture lord was surprised. That ruthless?
“This matter involves my grudge with the Chen family,” Xu Jingming said. In fact, this was the original body’s obsession! When he found out that the Chen family had moved Chen Qi’s mother’s grave, the original body’s obsession surged.
Back then, he had decided that he would definitely do a good job with the matter pertaining to the Chen family to calm this obsession.
The original body’s obsession is quite simple: Make a name for himself and make his father and the Chen family regret it. He will never return even if they beg him to. Xu Jingming only needed a simple push to complete all of this.
The prefecture lord nodded in understanding. “The Chen family had indeed gone overboard. Oh right, what about the Wu family? Does Mr. Wu Ming want to help the Wu family return to the prefecture capital?”
“How’s the Wu family now?” Xu Jingming asked.
“I’m certain that they have fled to the Dongliang Mountain area in the south,” the prefecture lord replied. “The Wu family had actually offended an important figure. As long as you’re willing to step in, all parties will have to give face to a top Demon Vanquisher. It won’t be difficult for the Wu family to clear their name.”
Xu Jingming nodded. “Sorry to trouble you, Prefecture Lord.”
Would the Chen family regret it even more if the Wu family prospered because of him?
******
White County, Chen family. The county magistrate personally visited.
The Chen family patriarch, Chen Shi’an, and a few other Chen family members came to welcome him.
“Lord Wang, please take a seat.” The old patriarch was very polite.
“I won’t be sitting,” the county magistrate said calmly. “I’m here to pass on a message.”
The Chen family was a little puzzled.
“Mr. Wu Ming said that anyone who helps the Chen family will be his enemy.” The county magistrate smiled at the Chen family. “Mr. Wu Ming is the Chen Qi you expelled from the Chen family! Of course, he’s now the top figure in Cheng’an Prefecture.”
“What did he do?” The old patriarch felt that something was amiss.
“Three days ago, Demon God Green Lake ambushed Mr. Wu Ming by Little Moon Lake in the prefecture capital, but he was killed by Mr. Wu Ming in 30 seconds,” the county magistrate explained. “From that day forth, there was no more Demon God Green Lake in Cheng’an Prefecture.”
“He killed Demon God Green Lake single-handedly?” The old patriarch’s expression changed.
“Since Mr. Wu Ming has said so, no large family in Cheng’an Prefecture will work with you again.” The county magistrate looked at them. “Your Chen family is finished.”
The old patriarch’s face turned pale.
“What an unfilial son!” Chen Shi’an’s face turned pale. “How dare he do this!”
If the Chen family was finished, wouldn’t his happy days be over?
Slap!
The old patriarch turned around and slapped Chen Shi’an hard in the face, causing him to tumble.
“Chen Shi’an.” The old patriarch had a ferocious expression as he pointed at Chen Shi’an and roared, “Come with me to the prefecture capital personally to apologize to Mr. Wu Ming!”
“I’m not going. I’m not going,” Chen Shi’an said.
“You have to go!” The old patriarch’s triangular eyes were cold and fierce. “I believe the entire Chen family agrees.”
“Aye.”
“Aye.”
“Aye.” The surrounding Chen family members stared at Chen Shi’an as if they wanted to skin him alive.
Chen Shi’an’s face turned pale.
“Even if you refuse, I’ll tie you up and bring you there!” The old patriarch glared at Chen Shi’an ferociously.
