Chapter 124: Departing for Red Moon City Tomorrow

Inside the Lightspeed Sword Hall, Cheng Feng explained to Liu Shiyu and Yan Ruying the specific reasons why he needed to go to the Red Moon City. He detailed why Xue Ju had appeared in Winter City, why she was being hunted, what had occurred within the Red Moon City, and why his failure to intervene could lead to war.

"Such a thing is actually happening?"

Liu Shiyu knew Xue Ju and felt somewhat surprised after hearing Cheng Feng’s summary. She had no particular fondness for the cat demon, but she had never imagined that Xue Ju’s flight to this city was due to such significant circumstances. When she first met Xue Ju, she had even harbored thoughts of killing the little white cat. Looking back now, she was fortunate that Cheng Feng had stopped her; otherwise, she would have unwittingly caused a catastrophe. Had she eliminated Xue Ju, she would have indirectly aided the Ghost Rakshasa. The Ghost Rakshasa had been eager for a Demon Hunter to deal with her, and Liu Shiyu’s actions would have amounted to being used as a pawn in a murder.

"So, the main reason you are going to the Red Moon City is to accompany that cat demon and prevent the Ghost Rakshasa from becoming the City Lord. But..." Yan Ruying still felt something was amiss. "I have another question that I don't understand." She looked at Cheng Feng and said, "The cat demon with you is a monster, so entering the city is naturally easy, but what about you? You are a human. Won’t you be intercepted by monsters before you even reach the city gates?"

"You can rest assured about that; I have my own way of handling it." Cheng Feng possessed the City Lord’s token, so he had no reason to worry about gaining entry. He did not explain the token to them, but instead held up his hand to show them his fingernails, which had become visibly long and sharp.

Displaying his monster-like claws, Cheng Feng said, "Another reason I am going to the Red Moon City is to resolve the issue of my own monster transformation."

Seeing his sharp, claw-like fingernails, which bore a striking resemblance to those of a monster, Liu Shiyu and Yan Ruying were both visibly stunned. Observing their reactions, Cheng Feng slowly clenched his fingers and explained, "My body is undergoing a mutation. If I don't resolve this in time, I fear I will completely turn into a blood-sucking monster."

Ordinarily, the fact that Cheng Feng possessed monster genes could not be known by anyone. However, he could trust Liu Shiyu and Yan Ruying—one was his closest friend, and the other was his long-time mentor.

"This is..." Liu Shiyu was astonished, and she could not help but touch Cheng Feng’s partially transformed palm. Knitting her brows, she suddenly thought of something and looked up at him. "Could it be that the power of the bloodline left behind by Elena has flared up?" Back in Cheng Feng’s room, when she had intended to capture Elena, she had heard Elena mention this bloodline power to Cheng Feng—a vampire's strength that had been lying dormant within him.

"Exactly," Cheng Feng nodded, explaining, "The vampire power within my body has been activated, and the process of turning into a monster is irreversible. That is why I need to get to the Red Moon City as soon as possible; only there can someone help me resolve this."

"I see. I never imagined your situation was so dangerous." Yan Ruying’s eyes widened slightly. Now that she understood the reason, it was no wonder Cheng Feng was so determined to go to that kingdom of monsters. She rubbed her chin in thought and said, "I don't think you necessarily have to go to the Red Moon City; it is far too dangerous there. There must be someone in the Association with healing superpowers who could help you."

"You want me to report this to the Association? I’ve considered that approach, but..." Cheng Feng shook his head and replied firmly, "If word gets out in the Association that I possess the power of a vampire, it will likely lead to severe consequences."

What would happen in the Disaster Association if someone suspected of being a monster appeared? In the worst-case scenario, he would be treated as a monster infiltrating human ranks and end up being executed. Cheng Feng only revealed this secret because he trusted the two women deeply; otherwise, it was a secret that should have rotted in his heart, unknown to anyone in the Association. No one in the Association would accept a colleague who harbored the power of a monster.

Upon hearing Cheng Feng’s words, Yan Ruying found them reasonable. Most members of the Association held deep grudges against monsters; indeed, the fewer people who knew about Cheng Feng’s condition, the better. Reporting this to the Association would carry a tremendous risk. Yan Ruying finally understood why Cheng Feng wanted to handle it on his own.

Liu Shiyu fell silent for a moment before suggesting, "Cheng Feng, since you are going to the Red Moon City, let me go with you."

Cheng Feng looked at her and hesitated for a moment. With the City Lord’s token in hand, there should theoretically be no danger. However, his ability to enter the city relied entirely on the token. Liu Shiyu was a pure human, and entering the gates would not be so simple. Moreover, her intense hatred for monsters could easily lead to trouble in the Red Moon City. After weighing his options, he acknowledged her kindness but declined the proposal. "No need. It is a kingdom of monsters, after all. A large group will only cause trouble. Just wait for me to return."

Seeing that his mind was made up, Liu Shiyu did not insist. "Alright then, stay safe."

Yan Ruying crossed her arms and looked at Cheng Feng with a smile. "So, when do you plan to leave?"

"Tomorrow. I’ll go to the Association branch tomorrow," Cheng Feng had already planned it out. "I’ll set off as soon as I’ve requested leave."

...

He trained at the Lightspeed Sword Hall until evening before leaving on his motorcycle. In truth, he already possessed the [Wings of Blood] flight skill and did not need transportation, but flying in the sky was too conspicuous. Furthermore, it was quite physically draining. Today had been productive; after training with Yan Ruying for most of the day, she had pointed out many flaws in his swordsmanship, and his skill had successfully improved. For the current Cheng Feng, if one were to judge purely by sword techniques, excluding his superpowers, he was already comparable to a formal elite member.

"I'm home."

Returning to his apartment, Cheng Feng smelled the aroma of fish soup filling the air as he changed into his slippers. It seemed Xue Ju had already prepared dinner. When he walked into the living room, he indeed found a table full of fragrant dishes. The walls and floors were polished and bright, as if they had been cleaned. It appeared that Xue Ju had fully embraced her role as a maid, keeping the home comfortable and tidy while he was away. Cheng Feng suddenly realized that as soon as he left for the Red Moon City tomorrow, Xue Ju would be leaving him as well, and a trace of reluctance stirred in his heart.

"Brother Shen!"

"Hmm!"

Shen Changqing walked along the road, exchanging nods or greetings with acquaintances he passed. But regardless of who they were, no one had any excess expression on their faces, as if they were indifferent to everything. To this, Shen Changqing was already accustomed. This was the Demon Suppression Division, an organization dedicated to maintaining the stability of the Great Qin Empire, with its primary duty being the slaughter of demons and ghosts, along with some other peripheral tasks. It could be said that everyone in the Demon Suppression Division had blood on their hands. When one is accustomed to life and death, one becomes indifferent to many things. When he first arrived in this world, Shen Changqing had been somewhat unaccustomed to it, but over time, he had grown used to it.

The Demon Suppression Division was vast. Those who remained there were either formidable experts or individuals with the potential to become such. Shen Changqing belonged to the latter. The Division was divided into two professions: the Guardians and the Demon Slayers. Everyone who entered the Division started as a low-level Apprentice Demon Slayer, gradually promoting step by step until they eventually had the chance to become a Guardian. Shen Changqing's predecessor had been an Apprentice Demon Slayer, the lowest rank among them. With the memories of his predecessor, he was very familiar with the environment of the Division.

Not long after, Shen Changqing stopped in front of a pavilion. Unlike the rest of the Demon Suppression Division, which was filled with a murderous aura, this pavilion stood out like a crane in a flock of chickens, presenting a unique serenity amidst the blood-stained surroundings. The doors of the pavilion were open, and people entered and exited occasionally. Shen Changqing hesitated for only a moment before stepping inside.

Upon entering, the atmosphere changed abruptly. A scent of ink mixed with a faint smell of blood rushed toward him, causing him to instinctively frown, though he quickly smoothed his expression. The scent of blood on everyone in the Demon Suppression Division was almost impossible to wash away.