Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

Meanwhile, in Jinzhou City, inside the Wang family mansion.

The atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

The patriarch, Wang Zhenshan, sat in the main seat with a gloomy expression.

The anger in my heart still burns fiercely.

He just couldn't swallow this insult.

That brat Lin An not only killed his only son, but also made him lose face in front of the Liu family. He vowed not to rest until he avenged this.

Every time he thought of this, Wang Zhenshan's fists would clench involuntarily, his knuckles turning white.

His eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"Summon the core members of the family for an immediate meeting!"

Wang Zhenshan commanded through gritted teeth.

Before long, all the important figures of the Wang family gathered together.

Wang Zhenshan slammed his fist on the table and roared, "That brat who killed my son must not be allowed to get away with it! We must find a way to eliminate him completely today!"

The crowd looked at each other, none of them daring to utter a sound.

At this moment, an old man cleared his throat and said cautiously, "Master, that boy is currently hiding in the Liu residence. It might not be wise for us to launch a direct attack. The Liu residence is not to be trifled with."

"Are we just going to let it go like this?"

Wang Zhenshan glared at the old man, his eyes burning with fury that seemed to want to devour him.

"Of course not."

The old man quickly explained, "That kid can't hide in the Liu family forever; he'll definitely come out eventually. We can catch him off guard and wait for him to come to us. No matter how powerful he is, he can't withstand our ambush. Killing him will be a piece of cake."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Wang Zhenshan pondered for a moment, then gave a heavy snort: "Alright, that's settled! Keep a close eye on the Liu residence, and report back immediately if there's any movement from that brat!"

Therefore, the Wang family began to make intensive preparations for the assassination plan.

A conspiracy targeting Lin An is quietly unfolding.

……

Liu family.

After Lin An and the others had a good meal at the Liu residence, Liu Mingxuan thoughtfully arranged accommodations for them.

Night fell, and all was quiet.

Lin An, however, was wide awake.

He stood alone in the courtyard, the moonlight shining on him and outlining his resolute features.

Not far away, another figure stood quietly; it was Liu Mingxuan.

Lin An noticed Liu Mingxuan's presence and knew that he must have something important to discuss with him.

"Young Master Liu, what brings you here?"

Lin An asked with a smile.

Liu Mingxuan stopped beating around the bush and walked straight over, his expression slightly apologetic: "Young Master Lin, I apologize for disturbing you so late at night. To be honest, I do have something to discuss with you."

Lin An raised an eyebrow slightly, signaling him to continue.

Liu Mingxuan took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Young Master Lin, there may be unexpected events at this cultivation gathering. I hope you can help keep an eye out and maintain the stability of the event."

"An accident? What accident?"

Lin An couldn't help but be curious.

Liu Mingxuan's expression grew increasingly serious: "There are rumors that extraterrestrial demons may cause trouble during the grand event. They are utterly wicked and attempt to disrupt the order of the Great Qian Dynasty. Therefore, I would like to ask Young Master Lin to help keep an eye on potential crises. If any danger arises, I hope you will be there to lend a helping hand."

Lin An's expression changed upon hearing this; he hadn't expected that Liu Mingxuan would also know about the extraterrestrial demons.

He pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Young Master Liu, please rest assured. Actually, one of the reasons I came to Jinzhou City this time is to track down the extraterrestrial demons. But I don't understand, what does this have to do with you?"

Ultimately, the extraterrestrial demons are merely a nuisance to the Great Qian Dynasty. The Liu family can completely remain uninvolved. Lin An was very curious about Liu Mingxuan's purpose.

"Young Master Lin, to be honest, the current head of our Liu family, my father Liu Zhanshu, is the city lord of Jinzhou City and a third-rank official in the Great Qian Dynasty. As his son, it is only natural that I should share his burdens."

Lin An nodded. So Liu Mingxuan's father was the city lord of Jinzhou City. No wonder Wang Zhenshan didn't dare to offend the Liu family.

Although the Great Qian Dynasty upholds the principle of respecting the strong, the strongest, apart from some reclusive sects, is undoubtedly the current imperial court.

Wang Zhenshan dared to trespass into the Liu residence, which meant he was disrespecting the imperial court. He should find a hole to bury himself in.

"I see. Young Master Liu, please rest assured, if the extraterrestrial demons do indeed come to Jinzhou City, I will not let them go..."

After saying goodbye to Liu Mingxuan, Lin An returned to his room.

Lin An sat on the edge of the bed, closing his eyes to rest.

He recalled Liu Mingxuan's mention of extraterrestrial demons and the upcoming cultivation event.

In the stillness of the night, only the occasional chirping of insects could be heard outside the window.

Suddenly, a slight noise broke the silence, as if someone was pacing gently on the roof.

Lin An felt a chill run down his spine. His cultivation had made his senses exceptionally sharp, and he immediately realized that there were uninvited guests.

But he didn't panic; instead, he pretended to be nonchalant.

Her breathing was steady, as if she were still immersed in a dream.

At that moment, a dark shadow outside the window moved silently and slowly approached the window.

Moonlight filtered through the dappled shadows of the trees, casting a blurry outline on the dark figure.

The dark figure paused briefly outside the window, seemingly checking the situation inside.

They then gently pried open the window and climbed in.

His footsteps were extremely light, like a ghost.

Holding a sharp blade that gleamed coldly, he approached Lin An's bed step by step.

Just as the shadowy figure was about to approach the bedside.

Lin An suddenly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them.

His movements were as fast as lightning, and he sprang up from the bed in an instant.

His right hand swiftly reached out and grabbed the wrist of the shadowy figure holding the knife.

The shadowy figure clearly hadn't expected Lin An to suddenly attack, and a look of fear appeared on his face.

But soon, he returned to his vicious nature.

With his other hand, he quickly clenched his fist and punched it towards Lin An's chest.

Lin An snorted coldly, easily dodging the punch by turning to the side, and at the same time exerting force with his arm, he flung the dark figure away.

The dark shadow slammed heavily against the wall, making a dull thud.

Before the shadowy figure could even get up, Lin An had already pounced on him.

His body was filled with surging spiritual energy, and golden rays of light surrounded him.

He threw a punch.

The fist whistled through the air, carrying immense power, as it slammed towards the dark figure.

Under Lin An's fierce attack, the shadowy figure was powerless to resist and could only barely parry.

Soon after, the dark figure coughed up blood and was on the verge of death.

However, Lin An did not let his guard down, because he sensed other presences outside.

Sure enough, at that moment, the door was suddenly kicked open.

Several people dressed in black rushed in.

A strong look of disdain flashed in Lin An's eyes.

He shouted, and the Nine-Turn Demon-Slaying Blade reappeared in his hand.

He brandished the Nine-Turn Demon-Slaying Blade and charged towards the men in black.

The blade flashed, and wherever it struck, the men in black fell to the ground.

Faced with Lin An's overwhelming strength, these attackers were no match for him, and most of them were killed by him.

However, one of the men in black was extremely cunning. While Lin An was fighting with his companion, he turned around and fled towards the door.

Upon seeing this, Lin An immediately gave chase.

At this moment, Liu Mingxuan and the others were also awakened by the sounds of fighting and rushed out.

"Young Master Lin, what has happened?"

Liu Mingxuan asked anxiously.

As Lin An chased after the man in black, he shouted back, "Someone attacked me! I'm going after him!"

After saying that, his figure disappeared into the night.

Only Liu Mingxuan and the others remained standing there, looking shocked.

……

the other side.

Seeing the man in black turn and flee, Lin An chased after him without hesitation.

He circulated his spiritual energy and lightly touched the ground with his feet.

He shot out like an arrow released from a bow.

The moonlight shone on him, outlining his resolute features and leaving a swiftly moving shadow on the ground.

The streets were deserted, save for the hurried footsteps of Lin An and the man in black.

The man in black panicked and ran haphazardly through the intricate alleyways, trying to shake off Lin An's pursuit.

But Lin An, like a keen cheetah, kept his sights firmly locked on.

His speed was so fast that he almost left afterimages in the air.