LIGHTNOVELONLINE chapter 557
Lin Junxun and the others were unaware of what Lin Wei had encountered since their arrival; at this moment, they were enjoying the hospitality of the city lord in Shilin City.
“I never imagined the resources here would be so abundant.” The sight of the various demon clans left Lin Feng somewhat dazzled—Demon Kings of Transformation, Demon Lords of the Void—each one was a coveted material that made his heart race.
Indeed, materials. There had never been true peace between humans and demons, for there were too many individuals like Lin Feng who did not regard the other as a worthy opponent. Demons consumed humans, and humans hunted demons, each taking what they needed.
“I must warn you all, do not act recklessly.” As a young master of a prominent family, Lin Junxun’s vision was not so short-sighted.
“We understand, Young Master Junxun.” Lin Feng and the other guards were merely speaking casually; in the upcoming siege, regardless of whether Shilin City held its ground, there would be plenty of demon materials to collect.
“This place feels so dull.” Lin Qiuyah casually glanced around the surroundings, her interest clearly lacking. “Brother, when are we going to find that Ye Yong? I think it would be better to see the so-called prodigy of the Eastern Continent than to inspect this city on the brink of collapse.”
“Prodigy, my foot! Just a kid with decent talent from a backwater place, and he’s being praised to the skies. Only someone like Young Master Junxun deserves the title of prodigy. That Ye family kid is nothing special; Miss Qiuyah, don’t set your expectations too high, or you’ll end up disappointed.” Lin Feng seized the opportunity to belittle, showering flattery at the same time. The other guards, seeing their chance slip away, could only inwardly lament the missed opportunity.
“That’s not quite fair.” Lin Qiuyah shook her head. “It’s not just the Ye family boasting; many families from the Eastern Continent are praising him. He must have some real talent.”
“As Qiuyah said, while the cultivators of the Eastern Continent may generally be lacking, occasionally a few strong ones do emerge. If that Ye Yong truly has good talent, I wouldn’t mind taking him on as a little brother, letting him train with the Lin family.”
“Truly worthy of Young Master Junxun! Such a broad-minded perspective! Beyond what ordinary people can comprehend! That Ye family kid is lucky!”
The members of the Lin family wore the distinguished guest insignia of the city lord’s mansion, and the surrounding demon clans kept their distance, not daring to provoke them. As for their desire to know about Ye Yong, it was simple—just grab a passing lucky patrol soldier, and they would find out.
“Esteemed sirs, if you are looking for the person, you should stay inside.” The patrolman felt a strong aversion to Lin Junxun and his companions’ condescending attitude from their high perch, and after showing them the way, he quickly departed. At that moment, he couldn’t understand why the city lord would still allow humans to enter the city for a bit of fun, especially when the security within the city was already so dire.
“Stop! What do you want?” Ye Qingwu’s subordinates were not like the patrolmen within the city; guests of Shilin City did not necessarily mean they were guests of their master.
Sensing that the demon before him was clearly different from the demons of Shilin City, Lin Junxun was quite curious: “Demons from the Kunlun Realm?”
“How do you know?” A great demon of the Nascent Soul had just spoken when he was abruptly silenced by a Transformation God demon king.
The Transformation God demon king scanned the newcomers. The two young men had exceptional cultivation, while the others, resembling attendants and guards, possessed profound realms, not typical of the residents of Xuande Realm: “Who are you?”
Lin Junxun proudly replied, “From the Central Continent, the Lin family.”
He had expected the other party to show some respect upon hearing this, but to his surprise, there was not a hint of reaction.
Please, their Lin family had an ancestor in the mid-stage of the Great Ascension, along with several early-stage powerhouses. This little Transformation God demon king showed no respect for the Lin family at all, and Lin Junxun felt a sense of being looked down upon. But then he thought, a group of frogs at the bottom of a well, it was normal for them not to have heard of the Lin family. He quickly let it go; there was no need to stoop to the level of demons with low intelligence.
“Ye Yong is here, right? Call him out.”
“You’re looking for Young Master Ye? Are you his friends?” Upon hearing this, the Transformation God demon king’s expression changed slightly, showing more respect than when he heard the Lin family name, which displeased Lin Junxun.
“He’s not yet qualified to be friends with this young master. Rather, this young master needs to assess his talents before deciding whether to take him as a subordinate.”
“Young friend, you’d best choose your words carefully.” The Transformation God demon king had personally witnessed Ye Yong’s actions in the Black Water Secret Realm, and moreover, Ye Yong had already gained their master’s approval. Who was their master? The Night family’s young lady, Ye Qingwu! Who in the Kunlun Realm did not know of the illustrious Night family? When the Transformation God demon king learned from Bai Cui about Ye Qingwu’s significant background, he was left dumbfounded, and he felt fortunate to have chosen to follow Ye Qingwu rather than remain in the Black Water Secret Realm to await death.
In short, Ye Yong was highly regarded by Ye Qingwu, and the transformation demon king understood the value of Ye Yong; this was certainly not something that the Lin family could casually dismiss.
“Speak cautiously?” Lin Junxun laughed loudly, as if he had heard some incredibly funny joke: “Could it be that because someone is willing to associate with demons, you feel honored and want to elevate him as the demon lord? Is this how you begin to protect your master?”
His words instantly ignited hostility among the demon clan. Recognizing a human as the demon lord was simply a tale from a madman, and if this were to be overheard by some ill-intentioned individuals, they would surely label Ye Yong with the hat of a human traitor.
Lin Junxun showed no signs of concern; here, the highest among the demons was merely at the transformation level, while he was the young master of the Lin family, with several Void Guardians standing behind him.
The demon kings indeed feared those few standing behind Lin Junxun, and for a moment, they dared not make any moves.
“What’s happening?” At that moment, Bai Cui, having sensed the commotion, stepped out.
The transformation demon king quickly recounted the earlier conversation.
“Central Continent? Lin family?” Bai Cui scrutinized Lin Junxun and the others.
“Exactly!” Lin Junxun snapped his fingers: “Is it so difficult to call Ye Yong out after leaving this young master waiting here for so long? I intend to offer him a great opportunity.”
“Master Ye is currently unavailable to meet guests; please return, everyone.”
“Bold demoness! Do you not know who stands before you? He is the descendant of the Lin family from the Central Continent, Young Master Lin Junxun and Miss Lin Qiuyah!” Lin Feng spoke sternly.
“Don’t speak of the Lin family; even if the Long family sends someone, they must still return,” Bai Cui maintained a calm demeanor. Seeing Lin Feng and the others unwilling to relent, she added, “My master is the daughter of the Fengming Linye family, and this is the residence arranged for her by the lord of Shilin City. Since Young Master Ye is her guest, if you wish to intrude, you should weigh your own worth.”
“Phoenix Crying in the Forest?”
“The Ye Family?”
Lin Feng and the other seasoned veterans immediately gasped, and even Lin Junxun and Lin Qiuyah changed their expressions.
Without becoming an immortal, all below the sage level are but ants. The Ye Family has a demon sage, and they possess the Phoenix inheritance, giving them significant influence between the demon and human clans.
No wonder this female demon, only at the Transformation stage, dares to disregard them so openly, even mentioning the esteemed Long Family of the Central Continent. If the Ye Family’s young lady truly resides here, then the Lin Family is far outmatched.