223: Dao Realm Demon

In the main hall, Xiao Sang placed several plates of pastries on everyone's tables.

The personal guards who had accompanied them had already been settled, and only Zhao Wuting and Luo Hao followed Lu Ming.

Lu Ming briefly recounted his experiences in Silver Feather City during this period. To prevent his parents from worrying too much, he downplayed the details of several dangerous situations.

However, even so, Lu Daoyuan was still astonished after hearing about Lu Ming's experiences during this time. After all, to be promoted from Centurion to Commander, and now to be entrusted with such an important task by the Pacification Commissioner, the speed of his advancement was truly incredible.

Zhao Bufan, who was beside him, also remained silent. In just a few months, the number of Peak Realm Demons Lu Ming had slain alone was comparable to all he had killed in his entire life.

Not to mention that he had personally slain a Dao Realm Flood Dragon.

This terrifying talent was truly astonishing.

At this moment, not to mention Zhao Bufan, even Zhao Wuting and Luo Hao, who had some understanding of the situation, couldn't help but be surprised. No wonder Lord Dai valued him; this record was truly impressive.

As personal guards to the Pacification Commissioner, they often fought against Demons and understood the dangers involved.

In the few months Lu Ming had been stationed in Silver Feather City, he had encountered almost all the major events that rarely happened even once in a decade.

Whether it was the encirclement and suppression of the Hundred Weapons Sect or the suppression of the Demon rebellion in Tianshi City, such incidents were rare even in the records of the Silver Feather City Demon Suppression Division.

"Father, Chong Province has now largely fallen. Even with the resistance of the Yun Province Government Soldiers, it will be difficult to stop the Qi Country's army, which has two Dan Realm powerhouses. So, I hope the Lu Manor can prepare as soon as possible," Lu Ming said in a deep voice.

Lu Ming knew that this was just the beginning of the war in Yun Province. He only had to face the Demons, but even if he could stop those Demons, he wouldn't be able to prevent the approaching Qi Country's army. By then, Lianbo City would inevitably become a battlefield for the two countries.

Although Lu Daoyuan came from a merchant background, he was also aware of the dangers. He glanced at Su Jingyi beside him, remained silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "My son, you are thoughtful. Although our Lu Manor is rooted in Lianbo City, we do have some businesses in other cities. However, it's still hard to leave in a short time, and selling our properties here also requires time."

Lu Ming nodded slightly. He took out several title deeds that the Zhao family had compensated them with and placed them on the table.

"Don't worry, Father. As long as I am here, those Demons will absolutely not be able to harm even a single hair on any of you," Lu Ming said earnestly.

Currently, the most elite personal guards were all stationed at the Lu Manor, and with Zhao Wuting and Luo Hao, two Extremity Realm martial artists, guarding it, its safety was even more secure than the Lianbo City Demon Suppression Division.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Daoyuan and Su Jingyi left. They knew that their son had just taken office and had just returned, so he probably had many matters to attend to.

Seeing his parents leave, Lu Ming quickly composed himself. He looked at Zhao Bufan and asked, "Uncle Zhao, you know the area around Lianbo City best. Are there any difficult-to-eliminate Demons lurking here?"

Zhao Bufan's eyes were slightly startled. He had thought that the other party would ask about the arrangements for his subordinates or the defenses of Lianbo City. He hadn't expected him to immediately focus on official matters upon his return.

However, what he didn't know was that to Cultivate the Dragon Elephant Mountain-Suppressing Skill, Lu Ming had almost exhausted all his stored Demon Lifespan, yet he had only pushed this Body Refining Cultivation Technique to Major Achievement, still a ways off from Perfection!

And Lu Ming knew very well that one or even several major battles would soon erupt around Lianbo City. The higher his cultivation, the greater his chances of survival. Therefore, he was also eager to further enhance his strength.

After a moment of contemplation, Zhao Bufan slowly said, "Princess Qingyang passed through here once. The Hundred Weapons Sect secretly colluded with Peak Realm Demons near Lianbo City to launch an attack, and they have all been eliminated. However, if I had to say, there's a high cliff in the deep mountains and old forests west of Lianbo City, where a Golden Winged Flying Eagle, a Dao Realm Demon, is entrenched..."

When he mentioned the words 'Dao Realm Demon,' Zhao Bufan clearly noticed a flicker in Lu Ming's eyes, as if he had found a target, and his words paused accordingly.

"How far is it from Lianbo City?" Lu Ming asked directly.

Realizing Lu Ming's intention, Zhao Bufan said with some surprise, "It's only about four hundred li, but although that Golden Winged Flying Eagle is a Dao Realm Demon, it hasn't caused any trouble within Yun Province. Wouldn't this be a bit much?"

Knowing that the situation in Yun Province was tense and dealing with the Demons attacking from Chong Province was already difficult enough, Lu Ming now had another idea, wanting to provoke the local Demon King. If things went wrong, it might even cause that Demon to covet Lianbo City.

"With a group of Demon Suppression Generals currently holding them down in Yun Province, those Demon Kings naturally dare not cause trouble. But once news from Chong Province arrives, Uncle Zhao, do you think these Demon Kings will still be well-behaved?" Lu Ming sneered.

Zhao Bufan remained silent. He knew Lu Ming's words were correct; as the saying goes, 'those not of our race are sure to have different hearts,' and moreover, Demons feed on Humans. Once Yun Province falls into chaos, those Demons who have been suppressed will surely take action.

"That Golden Winged Flying Eagle achieved Dao Realm Breakthrough over two hundred years ago and has since been dormant on that high cliff. However, a trace of an ancient Vicious Beast's Bloodline flows within that Golden Winged Flying Eagle, so even if you really make a move, you need to be cautious," knowing he couldn't stop him, Zhao Bufan revealed all the information he knew.

Two hundred years, for the Human Race, meant the succession of more than ten generations, but for a Dao Realm Demon with a Lifespan of several millennia, it was merely a fleeting moment.

Lu Ming estimated in his mind that in two hundred years, even if this Golden Winged Flying Eagle was formidable, it would most likely only be at the Middle Stage of the Dao Realm. His current strength would be sufficient to handle it.

"Uncle Zhao, I'll trouble you to guard Lianbo City. Give me a map, and I'll go alone," Lu Ming said in a deep voice.

"Going now? You've been traveling all this way, why not rest a bit and plan things out carefully?" Zhao Bufan was startled, and he said subconsciously.

"Sir, this might be a bit rash," Zhao Wuting and Luo Hao also quickly advised from the side.

After all, this was no ordinary minor Demon, but a Dao Realm Demon King. While confidence was good, that high cliff was ultimately the Golden Winged Flying Eagle's territory. Even if Lu Ming could overpower that Demon, if it managed to escape, it would probably be very difficult to catch.

Lu Ming shook his head and said calmly, "My decision is made. I will be back in two days at most. You two shouldn't be idle during this time either; familiarize yourselves with the terrain of Lianbo City. It will be beneficial for future matters."

As the Deputy Commander of the Pacification Commissioner's personal guards, the others naturally had to obey Lu Ming's orders unconditionally.

After marking the location, Zhao Bufan watched Lu Ming leave the Lu Manor with a helpless expression, only able to pray in his heart that the other party would return victorious soon.