158: Setting Lu Qian's bones

Lu Qian watched in shock as Jiang Chen, who had just smashed a demon, landed in front of her.

She looked back again at the corridor behind her, which was already piled high with the fragmented corpses of demons.

Although the scene was bloody, it was somewhat manageable.

After all, Jiang Chen, with his terrifying power, had directly vaporized a good portion of these demons' flesh and blood.

Recalling how Jiang Chen had secretly slain that Earth Martial Realm demon last time, and now, at such a critical juncture, he had descended from the sky to save her.

An unnamed emotion began to spread in Lu Qian's heart.

The demons in front roared, and dozens of massive figures quickly charged towards Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen unleashed another Ming Long Fist.

The overbearing power instantly shredded all the demons blocking his path.

The illusory Dragon's Cry Run through the entire corridor.

Finally, some of the barely surviving demons gave up their attack and quickly climbed up to the floor above.

"Oh?"

Although Jiang Chen knew that the demons in this Demon Palace should be somewhat different, besides being powerful, he didn't expect them to be so intelligent.

The demons he had encountered before would just shriek and pounce.

These demons now even knew how to retreat.

"This is the Demon Palace; that high-level demon is very likely manipulating these demons from the shadows."

Lu Qian stepped forward and said.

From the very beginning, when she was tricked into being surrounded by numerous demons, Lu Qian had already realized it.

The demons within this palace were certainly not simple.

"High-level demon."

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up.

If he threw the Divine Soul of a high-level demon into the Soul-Devouring Grinding Disc, the effect should be good.

Currently, Jiang Chen's Soul-Devouring Grinding Disc only had three slots.

Only after all three slots were filled could it begin to grind soul essence pills.

So Jiang Chen didn't want to waste them easily.

If the strength of the Jin family patriarch was good, he could reserve a spot for him.

Later, as the Seal on the Soul Devouring Ring continued to unseal, the effect of the Soul-Devouring Grinding Disc would become stronger and stronger.

Of course, these Divine Souls could also be replaced, but Jiang Chen was still unsure how long it would take to perform a replacement, or what kind of restrictions there were, so it was better to be cautious.

"Lord Lu, you're injured."

Jiang Chen noticed that Lu Qian's finger was strangely twisted.

It was fine until Jiang Chen mentioned it; Lu Qian looked down and saw that two of her fingers were broken, and a wave of pain surged through her heart.

But Lu Qian gritted her teeth and forced herself to say, "It's nothing..."

"How can it be nothing? Let me see."

Without a word, Jiang Chen grabbed Lu Qian's left hand.

Lu Qian's small hand was soft and boneless.

When Jiang Chen grabbed it, Lu Qian's heart also thumped, not expecting Jiang Chen to be so bold, so direct.

Her hand had never been touched by an opposite gender before.

This time, Lu Qian, for some reason, despite being very shy, did not pull her hand back.

Jiang Chen carefully examined the injury on her hand.

Lu Qian also forcefully suppressed the agitation and panic in her heart.

This was just a subordinate, normally showing concern for a superior's injury.

"Two strands of demonic power have seeped in."

"If not removed, they will slowly corrode all the bones in your body."

Jiang Chen said with a solemn expression.

Clearly, these demons indeed possessed extraordinary means.

Before Lu Qian could ask, Jiang Chen continued, "Don't move, I'll help you refine those demonic powers."

After speaking, a wisp of Body Forging Azure Flame flickered on Jiang Chen's fingertip.

He then controlled the power of the Body Forging Azure Flame, sliding his fingertip near Lu Qian's palm, allowing the Body Forging Azure Flame to penetrate and refine all the demonic power within.

Lu Qian didn't feel pain; she only felt a tingling sensation where Jiang Chen's finger brushed past.

Although countless demons surrounded them, Lu Qian felt an unprecedented warmth and heat.

"Crack."

Jiang Chen snapped Lu Qian's finger.

He reset the dislocated finger bone.

After being tempered by the Body Forging Azure Flame, not only was the demonic Qi completely refined, but Lu Qian's two fingers also became stronger than before.

"It's done, Lord Lu."

Jiang Chen said, looking up, only to find Lu Qian's cheeks flushed red, her perfect oval face rippling like water.

"Lord Lu? Did I hurt you?"

Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask, wondering why he hadn't used much force.

Moreover, the force of the Body Forging Azure Flame was controlled quite well, and Lu Qian herself possessed Spirit Martial Realm strength, so it shouldn't have been too painful.

"Ah?"

"Oh... it's better so quickly."

"I didn't expect you, Jiang Chen, to also know medicine."

"It's really better!"

Lu Qian moved her injured fingers and found them more flexible than before.

Her eyes immediately lit up with surprise.

"My father taught me."

Jiang Chen chuckled.

Many of his skills were taught to him by Jiang Dalei.

"If there's a chance, I must visit your father. How could he have such an excellent child as you?"

Lu Qian said with a smile.

"He passed away."

Jiang Chen said, a touch of sadness in his eyes.

He thought that he had made a name for himself now, yet he hadn't returned to visit his elder for so long.

Lu Qian immediately stopped smiling, and seeing Jiang Chen's sad and dispirited look, a pang of heartache arose in her heart.

"I'm sorry..."

"When this is over, shall I go with you to pay respects to your elder?"

Lu Qian said softly.

However, as she spoke these words, Lu Qian suddenly realized.

What wild words was she uttering?

In what capacity would she go to pay respects to Jiang Chen's father? The meaning behind such words was too obvious, wasn't it?

It turned out that, without realizing it, she harbored such thoughts.

"Oh?"

Jiang Chen looked surprised, and when he looked at Lu Qian, a hint of panic involuntarily emerged in her eyes.

Clearly, Lu Qian had subconsciously revealed something.

Jiang Chen was no fool.

He could naturally see some of Lu Qian's thoughts.

"You... don't misunderstand..."

Lu Qian felt her breathing become somewhat rapid.

"Haha, what am I misunderstanding? If my father knew that a Black Yamen Commander would come to pay respects to him, he might even be so happy as to push open his coffin lid."

Jiang Chen also laughed heartily.

At the same time, from the staircase leading to the second floor, a chorus of demon roars echoed.

Chaotic sounds intertwined, seemingly organizing into some kind of ritual.

The two stopped jesting and returned to the main topic.

"Lord Lu, stay safely behind me."

"I'll lead you through."