31: Return to Lu Mansion

After the battle at Xiao Wang Village, Lu Ming's desire for strength increased even more.

He knew that in such a high-stakes battle, he simply didn't have the power to change the entire situation.

If there hadn't been Government Soldiers to help, once Zhao Bufan couldn't hold on, they all probably wouldn't have escaped the fate of being slaughtered by Devil Heads.

So he needed more powerful strength as support.

His Initial Realm Middle Stage cultivation was still not enough to make him feel safe. At this moment, he not only needed to obtain more powerful Cultivation Techniques, but he also had to find a way to get more Devil Head lifespans.

“Currently, there are two paths for me to improve my strength: one is to obtain Cultivation Techniques through various channels, and the other is to create my own Cultivation Techniques, like the Subduing Dragon Overlord Saber, to achieve improvement.” Lu Ming pondered to himself, knowing that both paths required Devil Head lifespans as support.

Looking at his remaining Devil Head lifespan of only about a hundred years, Lu Ming couldn't help but sigh, feeling that what he had painstakingly gained through life-and-death struggles was truly not enough for continuous infusion.

After the battle at Xiao Wang Village, the Demon Suppression Division had no urgent matters for a short period. The wolf Devil Heads led by Yan Qi were almost completely wiped out, and this victory also made the Devil Heads around Lianbo City settle down.

After all, the heads of those wolf Devil Heads and traitors were still piled at the city gate, which had a great deterrent effect on anyone with malicious intentions.

In fact, Lu Ming still had doubts about this series of actions. Whether it was the ambush at Lu Manor or the trap set in Xiao Wang Village, they all seemed to be aimed at the Demon Suppression Division.

But according to common sense, even if the two sides were enemies, it was impossible to make everything so obvious. Lu Ming sensed a sense of urgency throughout the entire incident.

Especially Chen Zhong of the Tie Sha Sect committing suicide by poisoning, anyone who wasn't a fool could see that the entire incident was far from over, and the waters ran deep.

Of course, these matters had little to do with Lu Ming.

When the sky falls, only the tallest will bear it!

After a simple tidying up, Lu Ming left the Demon Suppression Division and headed towards Lu Manor.

Since escaping that night, he had been living in the temporary residence of the Demon Suppression Division and had not paid attention to the situation at Lu Manor.

However, that was his home in this life, and he naturally couldn't ignore it forever.

Moreover, Lu Ming also had other things to do during this free time.

He had not forgotten about forging the saber. Three hundred taels was not a small sum. Although there hadn't been much expense during this period, the money he had on him was not enough to pay for the forging.

And he didn't feel comfortable asking his family for it.

Fortunately, Lu Ming's predecessor had stored a good amount of silver notes in his room. When the Devil Heads broke into Lu Manor and massacred, it was naturally impossible for them to take away those valuables.

It was a good time to go and retrieve them, and also to check on his parents.

Leaving the Demon Suppression Division, he walked along the street into the distance.

After passing through several bustling streets, he arrived at an area near the center of Lianbo City. The originally closely packed houses and pavilions suddenly became spacious, the number of patrolling officials on the streets increased, and there were far fewer passersby.

This was the area where the wealthy people of Lianbo City gathered, with independent courtyards on both sides of the street.

After walking for a while, a luxurious and grand mansion appeared before Lu Ming's eyes.

The blood had already been wiped clean. If one didn't know, they would never have guessed that a bloody massacre had occurred in this mansion a few days ago.

Looking at the imposing vermilion gate, Lu Ming immediately stepped forward.

As he approached, two guards on duty came forward to greet him.

Originally, seeing the Demon Suppression Division uniform, they thought something had happened, but upon closer inspection of the visitor's face, they both immediately froze.

“Young Master, you’re back.” One of the seemingly more quick-witted guards quickly said, with a hint of flattery in his voice.

Lu Ming nodded slightly, expressionless. He replied, “I’m going home for a visit. Open the gate.”

Seeing their Young Master's cold attitude, the two guards did not dare to delay and immediately opened the gate.

Lu Ming stepped inside, his gaze sweeping over the spacious and clean flagstone path. In the center of the front courtyard was a lush green lotus pond, with several willow trees planted on either side.

At that time, due to being chased by Devil Heads, the situation was urgent, so Lu Ming naturally didn't have time to admire the scenery. Looking at this scene before him, memories gradually resurfaced in his mind.

As a famous wealthy merchant in Lianbo City, the Lu family's businesses were among the top in the Lianbo City area.

They not only operated restaurants and shops, but also had three merchant caravans that traveled back and forth for nearby trade, bringing in a steady stream of silver every month. Therefore, the decoration of Lu Manor was naturally done with extreme care.

Passing through the corridor, Lu Ming walked all the way towards his room.

Along the way, he encountered many servants and maids. Upon seeing Lu Ming, although they were somewhat surprised, they did not dare to overstep in the slightest and all addressed him as Young Master.

If Lu Ming did not understand the truth of this world and was unaware of the Devil Heads rampaging outside the city, relying on the Lu family's power, being a rich young master who lived a life of idleness would not have been a bad choice.

However, through one battle after another, Lu Ming understood that without powerful strength, he could only become a pig or a sheep to be slaughtered at will. Therefore, he had to constantly improve his strength to protect himself in this world.

Just as he passed through a garden and approached his room, a warm call came from not far away.

“Ming’er, when did you come back? You didn’t even tell your mother.”

Lu Ming stopped in his tracks, seeing Su Jingyi walking quickly towards him, followed by two maids carrying meal trays behind her.

“Mother!” Lu Ming called out, his expression slightly awkward.

But it was understandable. He had been staying in the Demon Suppression Division all these days and hadn't seen his parents in between. Su Jingyi must have been filled with worry for him.

Hearing this call of “Mother,” Su Jingyi’s slightly reproachful gaze softened considerably. After glancing around and seeing that Lu Ming was unharmed, she also let out a long sigh of relief.

“I heard that your Demon Suppression Division launched an operation, and many people lost their lives. It’s a good thing you’re alright.”

Upon hearing that the Demon Suppression Division had returned victorious yesterday with dozens of Devil Head heads, Su Jingyi did not feel joy, but rather deep worry.

Especially since Lu Ming had not sent any news home, which made her restless.

After all, he was her only son. If anything truly unexpected happened, she would truly find it difficult to live on.

“Don’t worry, Mother, with Uncle Zhao taking care of me, I won’t get into trouble so easily.” Lu Ming said to comfort her. He did not tell her about his involvement in the Xiao Wang Village incident.

“Good, good, Ming’er has grown up and can make his own decisions. Although I don’t support you joining the Demon Suppression Division, this is ultimately your choice. But you must remember, in all matters, your own safety must come first.” Su Jingyi repeatedly advised.