Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

Chapter 146 You Have to Call Me for Meetings

Inside the elegant courtyard.

Ruan Xiangling looked around restlessly.

As for her brother, he also lost his usual composure, looking at the pretty girl with a hesitant expression.

According to their plan, upon receiving the news, Immortal Yu Sheng would immediately use swift and decisive measures to deter the villains and bring back her disciple who was in charge of the mountain.

However, the other party did not make any move.

She sat quietly in her seat, closing her eyes to rest, as if everything was under control.

The childishness of the past had faded from that fair and cool face, finally revealing the deep majesty hidden beneath its playful exterior.

The mere change in posture transformed it into a pillar of strength.

Even the most anxious Yunniang dared not utter another sound to disturb them.

Several lecturers, including Fan Li, who had come upon hearing the news, also stood silently by and waited.

"Lin Shu, Lin Shu! Do I have to keep pretending to be a wooden doll?"

"My butt feels so numb!"

"Stop calling, they're back."

As a clear voice rang in her mind, Yu Sheng finally opened her eyes.

Her subtle movement instantly captivated the attention of those around her.

As per their previous agreement, Yu Sheng forcibly suppressed her excitement and asked softly, "Have you found out?"

"Just as I expected, it was a diversionary tactic. There was nothing inside; it was just a distraction."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lin Shu slowly stepped into the courtyard and casually said, "If I'm not mistaken, there should be some big moves going on the other side. I should receive the news soon."

"..."

The composure of the master and apprentice left the Ruan siblings completely dumbfounded.

Is this the monster forged from the blood and sweat of the frontier?

It was as if the entire Anren Prefecture was under their control. They not only easily saw through the demon's conspiracy, but had even begun to predict events elsewhere.

What terrified the siblings even more was...

As if to verify Lin Shu's words, at this moment, several captains rushed in with solemn expressions and whispered a few words in Ruan Changfeng's ear.

Apart from Yunniang, everyone present was at least at the Core Formation stage, so they heard it very clearly.

"General Ruan, at least three demon-slaying teams have run into trouble and have disappeared without a trace."

"The authorities are still sending people to search for the remaining ones, but the situation is not optimistic either."

"I see."

Ruan Changfeng's Adam's apple bobbed a few times.

He should have been worried about these changes, but at this moment, he looked at the two masters and disciples in disbelief, just like everyone else around him.

The disciple single-handedly guarded sixteen county towns, and no demonic disasters occurred.

Although the master was in the academy, he remained as steady as Mount Tai, and could easily see through the demon's tricks with just a few words.

Both in terms of ability and experience, they are impeccable!

"Brother Lin." Yunniang took a small step forward.

Deep down, she didn't really believe what the other person said.

Because the moment you have that warning thought, it means that danger is bound to happen, and things can never be as peaceful as Brother Lin said.

But nothing else matters as long as I can see the young man return safely.

She stared at the figure she had been longing for day and night, her expression slightly dazed, and a hint of fear that the other person had forgotten her.

"You're back?" Lin Shu looked at the plump young woman she hadn't seen for months and nodded slightly.

"Mmm!" Yunniang bit her lip and nodded vigorously.

"Let's make a bowl of noodles, I'm hungry."

Lin Shu stepped into the house, dragged a small stool to the doorway, and sat down.

"it is good."

Yunniang paused for a moment, then couldn't help but smile, and obediently turned and walked into the kitchen.

The reunion between the two was completely uneventful, even somewhat bland, yet incredibly smooth and harmonious. In just a few words, it was as if they had returned to that dilapidated woodshed.

"..."

The lecturers, including Fan Li, stared blankly, then suddenly remembered a certain deputy headmaster.

Fortunately, Deputy Headmaster Mingxuan left beforehand.

If he were to witness this scene firsthand, he would probably be so angry he'd vomit blood.

This is hardly the way two disciples of the sect leader should interact.

Not to mention him, even Senior Sister Yun doesn't look like Immortal Yu Sheng's disciple at all; she looks more like Senior Brother Lin's little maid.

Until Yunniang brought out the braised pork noodles.

Lin Shu sat at the doorway, completely unconcerned about her image, and began to feast, which only deepened the sense of absurdity.

"ah!!"

Yu Sheng, channeling her essence blood, cried out in discontent: "I don't want to pretend to be a wooden stake here! I learned how to do it too! I shelled the beans myself!"

"call."

Lin Shu felt the warmth in her stomach, let out a soft breath, and handed the empty bowl of noodles to Yunniang: "When I came in just now, I saw quite a few people heading towards the Star Gazing Pavilion. What are they doing?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Li and the others suddenly looked troubled.

They didn't think much of it at first, but after seeing Yu Shengxian's calm demeanor and hearing the words of the Demon Slayer Captain, their expressions became hesitant.

"The headmaster intends to personally oversee the demon-slaying operation and has specifically instructed us not to inform Immortal Yu Sheng."

"General Lei Shouren has returned today, and Senior Brother Qian Yiru has also gone there."

After saying that, Fan Li let out a long breath and felt much more relaxed.

With the methods of the Yu Sheng Immortal family, they will surely play a significant role in the demon-slaying.

The headmaster's deliberate exclusion of him was clearly a power grab, and was not rational at all.

"Let's go take a look."

At Lin Shu's prompting, the little chick cleared its throat, stood up calmly, and gazed in the direction of the Star Gazing Pavilion.

Then, taking advantage of the moment when everyone was looking at him, he secretly rubbed his butt.

A simple sentence caused a slight change in the expression of everyone present.

This immortal had not left the courtyard earlier, as he was waiting for Senior Brother Lin to return.

Now that everything else has been resolved, the only remaining issue is to seek an explanation from the headmaster regarding this covert exclusion!

……

Qiankun Academy, Star Gazing Pavilion.

The atmosphere inside the quiet attic was unusually solemn.

Yu Dongjun sat at the head of the table, flanked by many prominent figures from Anren Prefecture.

The man with the mustache and heavy armor was General Lei Shouren of the Demon Slaying Division. Beside him, two of his close lieutenants also exuded a powerful aura.

At the other end of the long table, a bald old man wearing a yellow shirt had extremely long sideburns that reached his waist.

He drooped his eyelids somewhat listlessly, yet no one dared to ignore him.

Anren Prefecture is the territory of the Yu family, but it is also the place where the Chen family lives.

Even though Abbot Yu Dongjun is only a descendant of immortals, this old man in yellow robes is a true wandering immortal.

The other three vice-scholars of the Martial Academy, including the Chen family descendant who had originally made room for Yu Sheng, were also invited back.

Those present could be described as the top experts of the entire Anren Prefecture.

His tall and imposing figure, clad in a flowing cloud sword robe, exuded an aura that was in no way inferior to those of the older generation of powerful figures.

Qian Yiru sat calmly, his eyes filled with pure sword intent.

His whole being was like a three-foot-long sword, ready to be unleashed.

"..."

Yu Dongjun's expression was slightly gloomy.

One report after another was delivered by a lieutenant from the Demon Slayer Division and placed on the table.

He did not touch the book again.

The tense expressions on the faces of these lieutenants revealed that the report contained no good news whatsoever.

He finally decided to step in and control the situation, only to run into this mess. Instead of establishing his authority quickly and efficiently, he ended up taking all the blame.

"You didn't invite me to the meeting?"

With a bang, Yu Sheng swaggered in with her entourage, chuckling, "What, afraid I'll reveal your plan to the demons and ruin your good deed?"

"hiss."

The crowd's expressions froze slightly.

The numerous lecturers and lieutenants standing in the attic instinctively made way for him.

Yu Dongjun's already unpleasant face turned almost black and watery at this moment.

He hadn't expected that his blunt words would still fail to awaken this younger man.

Anren Prefecture was the territory of this headmaster.

The other party brazenly barged in; are they planning to throw off all pretense and forcibly seize it?

"You don't need to provoke me with your words. If you want to sit, then sit. Nobody's stopping you."

Yu Dongjun sneered. These tricks were only good for dealing with the likes of Yu Duchuan and Yu Mingxuan.

He wouldn't be foolish enough to accuse a person of exceptional talent of colluding with demons.

It is likely that the previous ethnic groups suffered greatly in this matter because they could not withstand the provocation.

But old ginger is spicier.

As the headmaster, Yu Dongjun's thoughts were crystal clear.

As long as he does what he's supposed to do, no matter how much trouble the younger generation causes, they won't be able to shake his position.

In the end, he could only slink away in disgrace.

"General Lei! Meng Ting's team has also gone missing, including the Chen family's leader."

Another lieutenant rushed in, and despite his best efforts to conceal it, a hint of fear still lingered on his face.

This is already the second Golden Core cultivator to perish in the mountains.

For Anren Prefecture, which had enjoyed peace and stability for many years, this was an absolutely shameful defeat!

Moreover, it's the head of the Chen family... How come it seems like the Demon Slayer Division is using demons to specifically target the Chen family's patriarch?

Fortunately, Chen Wenxi did not mean to be harsh.

As if he hadn't heard anything, he slightly raised his eyelids and quietly glanced at the handsome young man who had taken his seat at the other end of the long table.

His expression was initially puzzled, but then he began to feel it more intently.

A barely perceptible greed flickered in his murky eyes.

"..."

As soon as Lin Shu sat down, she smelled an extremely tempting sweet aroma.

It wasn't the smell on anyone.

Rather, it's the feeling of someone who is extremely hungry suddenly smelling meat.

He swallowed hard, followed the scent, and met the old man's eyes.

What's even stranger is that the other people in the room are highly skilled, but it seems that none of them noticed the sweet fragrance.

With the blessing of the Guardian Spirit Root, Lin Shu quickly suppressed that impulse and casually looked away.

No one noticed anything amiss.

He seemed to finally understand why the immortals valued their lives so much, yet the Chen family had sent so many of their descendants into the Demon Mountain without a care.

"Um?"

Chen Wenxi noticed the young man's actions.

The doubt in his eyes deepened.

He clearly sensed a trace of aura, but the other party did not react at all.

That's strange. Could it be that such a close relationship, even closer than that of twins, could lead to a perceptual error?

His eyelids drooped again, and he gently pressed his hand to his chest.

The two men's subtle actions did not affect the tense atmosphere in the attic.

Lei Shouren stared at the thick stack of reports on the table, his face ashen, his hands clenched tightly on the table.

After a long silence, he said in a low voice, "I plan to suspend all operations for the time being and report to the Qi family first. There are definitely more than just those two beasts in the mountains; something else must have happened."

Upon hearing this, Yu Dongjun narrowed his eyes, a cold glint in them: "Are you questioning my abilities?"

No matter when or when, as soon as he appeared, the Demon-Slaying General remembered to contact the Qi family.

When did it become the business of those wolf cubs to interfere in Anren Prefecture?

"This humble general dares not!" Lei Shouren quickly stood up and bowed.

"From this day forward, the Demon Slaying Division, Qiankun Academy, and the Chen family, including all others, shall follow my orders. No outsiders are permitted to interfere."

"If anything goes wrong, I will take full responsibility."

Yu Dongjun slowly stood up and gave Yu Sheng a cold glance.

The lecturers quickly lowered their heads; these words were clearly meant for Yu Sheng.

"The Demon Slayer Division has suffered repeated defeats and can no longer hold back. The three of you must go all out on this mission."

The old man looked at the three people from the Demon Slaying Division, and then turned his gaze to one of the vice-principals of the Martial Academy: "Chen Ziheng, you will accompany us on behalf of the Chen family."

"As for my Yu family, besides Yiru, I will also send a message to the clan to have Zhang'er enter the world."

"With all six of you out here, I don't need you to sweep through Demon Mountain. First, retrieve the head of Night Demon for me!"

As Yu Dongjun finished speaking.

Everyone in the room looked up.

The fact that the other side has not yet mobilized its top disciples to participate in the mortal realm is most likely because they want Pei Zhang to preserve his strength and only participate in the final battle for the pass.

After all, although the abbot possessed profound magical powers, his luck was not so good.

In terms of ability, Pei Zhang should be slightly inferior to Qian Yiru. If he wants to achieve the greatest merit, this arrangement is the most cost-effective approach.

The headmaster really went all out this time to completely oust Yu Sheng.

"No need."

Just then, a calm voice suddenly rang out.

Everyone looked over with a hint of doubt.

"Yi Ru, what do you mean by this?" Yu Dongjun frowned slightly.

"There's no need to wait for Pei Zhang. I can kill the Night Demon on my own. Just let them lead the way."

Qian Yiru stood up, walked towards the door, and said succinctly, "My time is running out."

Yu Dongjun hesitated for a few moments before he realized what was happening.

After Yu Qiheng's death, if no other immortal descendant takes over, Qian Yiru's spiritual power will gradually transform into demonic power.

Given the other party's cultivation level, this process would actually take quite a long time, but considering that he still needs to avenge his master, it's normal for him to be a little impatient.

"As expected of the head of the Yu family, he truly has the courage and determination."

A smile suddenly appeared on Yu Dongjun's lips. He was already old and had not originally intended to compete with others for the position of leader.

However, since we need to regain control of Anren Prefecture, taking in this boy would certainly be a great help.

"..."

Lin Shu looked at the old man's smiling, aged face, a strange look appearing in her eyes.

This little attic is truly a place where hidden talents reside.

First, the old patriarch of the Chen family carried a strange, sweet fragrance.

Just as Qian Yiru passed by him, Lin Shu sensed a scent that was deeply hidden yet incredibly familiar to him.

It's not that there's not much time left... it's clearly that there's no time left.

He had previously been thinking about taking over Anren Prefecture, which was quite unrealistic. But after this trip, the situation seems to have changed again.

Thinking of this, Lin Shu transmitted her voice through her blood essence.

Yu Sheng reacted quickly, extending his arm and saying directly, "I want to contribute to Anren Prefecture and send one person."

Upon hearing this, the others immediately looked puzzled.

Everyone knows that this Immortal Yu Sheng only has one capable disciple, who is a Core Formation cultivator. How could he be qualified to participate in the matter of killing a Golden Core Realm Demon Lord?

They clearly saw the big fuss and wanted to take advantage of it to get a piece of the pie.

How could Headmaster Yu possibly agree?

As expected, Yu Dongjun remained silent for a moment, then suddenly sneered: "As I said, I will take full responsibility for this trip. As for you, Immortal Yu Sheng, you should not interfere in the affairs of my Anren Prefecture."

"As for your disciple, it would be good enough if he could guard the few counties below. Put away that greed. It's not a meritorious deed, and he's qualified to come up with something."