Chapter 176 - 108: Going on the Offensive

Chapter 176: Chapter 108: Going on the Offensive

"Lin Shu, Lin Shu! Why aren’t you back yet?"

"I’m coming out to find you!"

Yu Sheng’s chattering voice echoed in his mind.

Lin Shu pinched the bridge of his nose.

’While it’s nice to know someone cares, this is just too noisy. Unfortunately, since I’m in the Demon Mountain, I can’t just sever the connection like I used to.’

"Quiet down. I’ll be back once I’m done here. You focus on absorbing the Inheritance Spiritual Light; I’m going to check your progress when I return."

"Uh."

At the mention of an inspection, Yu Sheng’s voice suddenly grew fainter.

She really was trying her best to absorb the Spiritual Light.

But her lack of innate talent wasn’t something a strong physique could compensate for, so her absorption was still very slow.

’Besides, Lin Shu gave me way too much!’

While other Immortal Descendants were still squeezing their disciples for just a wisp or two of Spiritual Light...

Yu Sheng was already overflowing with so much Spiritual Light she couldn’t possibly absorb it all anytime soon.

"Oh! Someone’s found me. Hold on."

The little chick chirped, a little too obviously changing the subject.

"..."

As silence finally fell, Lin Shu let out a breath.

’Since Chang Yi is safe and sound, and even got promoted, it means the Qi-Introducing Gourd has reached the Demon-slaying Bureau.’

’Based on the forces he’d seen at the inn, aside from Xu Zhonglin, the other Captains didn’t pose much of a threat.’

’However, I can’t let my guard down. Judging by the Heaven and Earth Net they had woven from Demon-Binding Ropes, the Demon-slaying Bureau is extremely skilled at surrounding and killing their targets. They likely have many other coordinated attack methods up their sleeves.’

’Furthermore, after suffering such a setback, the Vice General might seek Yu Duchuan’s help.’

’From what I’ve seen myself, counting the Vice General and Yu Duchuan, plus those three Plain-Clothed Disciples, they can mobilize at least five Cultivators at the Core Formation realm or higher.’

But Lin Shu wasn’t particularly afraid.

’After all, the demonic aura in the Qi-Introducing Gourd is fake. Once I lure them into the Demon Mountain, the decision of whether or not to reveal myself will still be mine to make. I can advance or retreat as I please.’

As he was lost in thought, the Little Demons came running up to him.

"I’m so pissed!"

Monkey was just naturally impetuous, not the type to make trouble for no reason.

He could understand the Demon Generals’ concerns, but he couldn’t help feeling frustrated.

’Lord Lin is carrying the banner. It’s supposed to be a glorious occasion, but now look at us. The day I reach Core Formation, I’m going to plant our Demon Banner right at the gates of those other Demon Generals. Every last demon will have to bow to this banner before they’re even allowed to leave their homes!’

"Shut up."

Xie Yutang shot him a glance, then followed behind the young man with the rest of the Little Demons.

She was, of course, just as displeased.

’But once Elder Xu returns with the resources obtained in exchange for Chen Xiangzhu’s corpse, I will have the confidence to take another step forward. With my sword, I will slay enough Immortal Descendants to make every demon on this mountain recognize the name Moon-Devouring once more.’

"Have you sorted everything out?" Lin Shu asked, glancing to the side.

"It’s all been distributed."

Xie Yutang nodded earnestly.

At that, the Little Demons all excitedly took out a set of standard-issue Magical Artifacts.

The Demon Slaying Saber, the Demon-Binding Rope, and the Demon-Suppressing Bell.

This was the three-piece set that only a Captain of the Demon-slaying Bureau was typically equipped with.

You could say that seventy percent of the Little Demons on the mountain couldn’t get their hands on such an extravagant set of items.

And that was on top of a great number of Immortal Talismans.

This was the kind of arsenal typically reserved for World Traveler Disciples in Yongzhou Pass who had completed their trials to Perfection.

Lu Yun excitedly hung the items from his waist.

He had risked life and limb, toiling away in Shihu City for over four years without managing to get his hands on even a single Magical Artifact.

He’d never imagined that after just one day as a Little Demon under Lord Lin, he’d have everything he could ever need!

"Take these with you."

With a casual wave of his sleeve, Lin Shu sent eight beams of Spiritual Light flying out.

"This is... a White Tiger Treasure Order!" Lu Yun’s eyes widened as he stared at the Flawless Token in the baldy’s hand.

The Little Demons had never seen such a treasure. The tokens felt as if they were burning their hands, and they stared at their Demon General in shock.

"Used separately, they are merely Mid Grade Magical Artifacts. But if you can all work together, you can bring out their power as an Upper Grade artifact."

Lin Shu looked away. He had taken the time to study the tokens earlier that day.

The White Tiger Treasure Order was very similar to an Array. It required multiple people to channel their Spiritual Power into it at once to produce an effect where the whole was greater than the sum of its parts.

If a single person tried to use them, they would just function as eight unrelated Mid Grade Magical Artifacts, which would actually just split their Spiritual Power inefficiently.

He might as well give them to his group of Little Demons for their protection.

’With the demons providing support using these items, added to the Core Formation Sword Formulas that Xie Yutang had unleashed—which even I found a bit intimidating—if we run into someone like Gong Yue again... well, our chances of winning would actually be quite high.’

"Thank you for your generous gift, My Lord!"

The Little Demons once again began to howl with excitement.

The baldy dangled his Token right in Lu Yun’s face. "Red Face, you’d better hurry up and break through to the Late-stage Jade Liquid realm. Tsk, tsk. So weak."

"I’ll say it one more time, my name is not Red Face!"

Lu Yun gritted his teeth. Of course, he wasn’t jealous of the other Little Demons.

’After all, Gu Nanzhi and I really are too weak. Our Cultivation isn’t high enough to unleash the Treasure Order’s power. The other Little Demons, on the other hand, were already strong and fully equipped with Magical Artifacts. Now, with the White Tiger Treasure Orders, they were no longer mere World Travelers—they were for all intents and purposes eight Jade Disciples!’

Unless you were a fully-fledged Immortal Descendant, it would be impossible to assemble such a well-equipped force.

But thoughts were just thoughts. When it came to the matter of his nickname, he remained stubborn.

"My Lord, what are your orders?"

Compared to the boisterous Little Demons, Xie Yutang was clearly much more level-headed.

’To suddenly be given items for our protection must mean a major move is imminent.’

"You’re more familiar with the Demon Mountain. Take these gourds, find a suitable location, and set out the auras. Keep the Mother-Child Stones on you at all times. If you run into trouble, crush them."