Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 371: Chapter 192: Eagerly Awaiting

Most people either joined the Jiang Family’s Demon-slaying Team or the Wang Family’s Demon-slaying Team.

In contrast, pitifully few joined the Shen Family’s Demon-slaying Team. Even some Jianghu Martial Artists who had previously promised to join them changed their minds at the last minute after seeing everyone else pick a side, defecting to either the Jiang or Wang Family instead.

Of course, the Shen Family still had a respectable number of people, and they were quite conspicuous—mostly talented young elites from the younger generation.

Even the eight-man group of Purple-clothed Guards from the Demon Suppression Department, led by the somewhat famous Wang Xiongzhang, had sided with the Shen Family’s Demon-slaying Team.

Although this group of eight consisted entirely of Muscle Strengthening Realm Martial Artists, they were known for being fiercely independent.

They claimed they wouldn’t rely on clan influence, intending to carve out a path for themselves based on their own strength.

This fact had long been a popular topic of conversation.

Even the elders of the Inner City’s Four Great Clans had praised them on occasion, holding them up as prime examples of how ambitious young people should be.

As for the other talented young men from the Jianghu who joined the Shen Family’s Demon-slaying Team, each one carried themselves with a dignified air, standing tall and proud.

Anyone with half a brain could guess that most of these men weren’t there to slay demons, but to get close to Shen Qingyao and Shen Qingshuang of the Shen Family.

The peerless beauties of Linji City possessed both unparalleled looks and exceptional Martial Arts Talent. If any of these young men could win their favor, their fortunes would be made overnight.

The Demon-slaying Teams of the Jiang and Wang Families had long since assembled. By all rights, they should have departed already.

However, neither team showed any sign of moving out.

Their leaders—Jiang Lang of the Jiang Family, and the brothers Wang Xiongying and Wang Xiongba of the Wang Family—were all standing still, covertly watching the Shen Family’s team.

Naturally, the other members of these two teams were also focused on the Shen Family’s group.

Meanwhile, everyone in the Shen Family’s Demon-slaying Team had turned to face the South City Gate, their expressions full of eager anticipation.

They were undoubtedly awaiting the arrival of Linji City’s peerless beauties: the Shen Family sisters, Shen Qingyao and Shen Qingshuang.

But not everyone was waiting for the Shen sisters.

Outside the South City Gate, in addition to the demon-slaying teams, there were many Jianghu Martial Artists who had come to watch the spectacle, as well as others who were there to see to various business matters.

Whenever a team left the city to slay demons, proprietors from various shops and restaurants would often arrive ahead of time to place advance orders for materials like Demon Beast Meat and Demon Beast Blood.

Liu Yunfeng and Liao San stood not far from the Shen Family’s team, also gazing expectantly toward the South City Gate.

The two of them had come to see Chen Cheng off.

Liao San was actually quite confused. He muttered under his breath, "Mr. Liu, Mr. Chen is just leaving the city to slay some demons. He’ll be back soon. Why did you insist on dragging me here to see him off?"

’Sure, they were good friends with Mr. Chen,’ he thought, ’but it’s not like he’s leaving Linji City for good. It feels a bit much for Mr. Liu to drag me all the way out here for a send-off.’

Liu Yunfeng naturally understood what Liao San meant.

Even the closest of friends were usually busy with their own lives, only getting together when something specific came up.

There was no real need for him to come see Chen Cheng off for this demon-slaying trip.

And yet, on some strange impulse, Liu Yunfeng had felt compelled to come and see Chen Cheng.

He had a gut feeling that the incident with the Blood Saber Gang in the Dongcheng District was likely connected to Chen Cheng.

He wouldn’t have believed it if someone told him Chen Cheng himself had wiped out the Blood Saber Gang.

But ever since that feeling took root, he’d had an inexplicable urge to see Chen Cheng.

"Mr. Chen gave us over one thousand taels of silver. We should at least thank him properly, don’t you think?"

Liu Yunfeng finally found a plausible excuse to give Liao San.

"That’s true. We really should thank Mr. Chen properly," Liao San said, slapping his forehead in sudden understanding.

An admiring smile then spread across his face. "You know, the first time I met Mr. Chen, I could tell he was a good, loyal man. A true friend.

He’s so generous, though. I’m afraid I’ll never have anything to repay him with."

Liu Yunfeng patted his shoulder and murmured wistfully, "Mr. Chen is a True Dragon among men. Why would he ever need anything from us in return?"

Just then, a burly, middle-aged man with a sword on his back and a strikingly beautiful young woman in martial attire with a longsword at her hip approached them from the direction of the Shen Family’s team, both smiling.

It was Sha Wuyi, Gang Leader of the Giant Shark Gang from Lishui District, and his daughter, Sha Yu.

The last time Chen Cheng had hosted a banquet for Liu Yunfeng and his colleagues from the Ruyi Square Sub-Department at the Drunken Immortal Tower, he had also made Sha Yu’s acquaintance.

Later, Sha Yu had introduced her father to Liu Yunfeng.

Sha Wuyi was a Great Success in Bone Forging Realm Martial Artist, and his Giant Shark Gang was a well-known major power in the South City District.

With Liu Yunfeng’s help, the Drunken Immortal Tower’s business in the Ruyi District had always run smoothly.

In return, the Giant Shark Gang naturally sent Liu Yunfeng regular gifts to show their gratitude.

"Lord Liu, good to see you," Sha Wuyi said with a chuckle, cupping his hands in greeting.

Liu Yunfeng returned the gesture with a smile of his own. "Gang Leader Sha, long time no see.

Are the two of you also leaving the city to slay demons?"

Sha Wuyi nodded. "My strength is meager, so I wouldn’t dare claim I’m going out to slay demons.

I’m merely accompanying the demon-slaying team on this trip to procure some goods for the Drunken Immortal Tower, like Demon Beast Meat."

"Oh," Liu Yunfeng replied. He was a little curious why the Sha father and daughter had chosen to join the Shen Family’s team.

Logically, since they were only along for business, joining any of the teams shouldn’t have caused offense to the other clans.

And joining the Jiang or Wang teams would likely have resulted in a much larger haul.

However, it wasn’t his place to ask directly, so he kept his thoughts to himself.

Sha Wuyi asked, "Is Lord Liu waiting for someone?"

"I am," Liu Yunfeng replied.

Sha Wuyi assumed Liu Yunfeng was waiting to curry favor with his superior, Shen Qingshuang, and chimed in supportively:

"For you to come all this way for the send-off is quite a gesture. I’m sure Lord Shen will appreciate the thought."

Liu Yunfeng instantly understood. ’The Giant Shark Gang operates in the South City District. Of course they joined the Shen Family’s team—they’re trying to curry favor with Shen Qingshuang, the Chief of the South City District City Guard Headquarters!’

He returned the polite sentiment, saying:

"And I’m sure Lord Shen will be delighted that Gang Leader Sha has joined her team to offer his support."

"Er..." Sha Wuyi faltered for a moment. Liu Yunfeng had clearly misunderstood his intentions, but he couldn’t very well deny it. He could only reply, "You’re too kind, Lord Liu."

Seeing that the two men seemed to be misreading each other’s intentions, Sha Yu quickly interjected with a laugh:

"Lord Liu, the reason my father joined the Shen Family’s Demon-slaying Team was to get acquainted with Lord Chen—Chen Cheng, the Purple-clothed Guard from the Demon Suppression Department.

As for Lord Shen, she’s always been proud and aloof; it’s not a given that she’d even deign to notice our Giant Shark Gang."

"Oh?" Liu Yunfeng was taken aback.

Sha Wuyi explained, "Normally, I follow the demon-slaying team from the Zheng Martial Arts Hall.

Since Mr. Zheng isn’t here this time, I gave it some thought and decided to join the Shen Family’s team instead.

Lord Chen is already a Purple-clothed Guard of the Demon Suppression Department at such a young age, and he was even accepted by Mr. Zheng as a Closed-door Disciple.

To be honest, I’ve heard so much about Lord Chen and have admired him for a long time.

It just so happens that my Yu’er was fortunate enough to meet Lord Chen previously, so I decided to join the Shen Family’s team this time to properly make his acquaintance."

"I see," Liu Yunfeng said with a chuckle. He glanced at Sha Yu, his tone full of meaning.

"So, Miss Sha, you also chose to join the Shen Family’s team because of Mr. Chen, I take it?"

Sha Yu’s face flushed red, and she gave a bashful nod.

Since they were all waiting for Chen Cheng, Liu Yunfeng and the Sha family duo found they had plenty to talk about, and their conversation flowed easily.

Among the Shen Family’s team was another expert: Luo Mingyu, the Patriarch of the Luo Family and a Perfect Martial Artist of the Bone Forging Realm.

He was currently in conversation with Shen Zhiheng, a Perfect Martial Artist from the Shen Family.

A moment ago, Sha Wuyi and his daughter had been standing near the two of them, listening in on their conversation, before suddenly excusing themselves and hurrying over to chat animatedly with Liu Yunfeng.

This piqued Luo Mingyu’s curiosity, so he also excused himself and ambled over to where Liu Yunfeng and the others were standing.

After joining the conversation, he learned that both Sha Wuyi and Liu Yunfeng were waiting for Lord Chen, the Purple-clothed Guard from the Demon Suppression Department.

Luo Mingyu couldn’t help but feel a wave of complex emotions.

’Others might not know,’ he thought, ’but this "Lord Chen," this Purple-clothed Guard from the Demon Suppression Department... he’s the same Little Prison Guard I once looked down on.’

His mood grew even more complicated as he listened to Liu Yunfeng and the others, who couldn’t seem to go three sentences without mentioning this "Lord Chen," leaving Luo Mingyu standing on the side, unable to get a word in edgewise.

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