Looting the life force of demons to forge a golden body Martial God
Chapter 165 - 153: Kicked in the Kidney, and Fed Poisonous Dog Food!

Chapter 165: Chapter 153: Kicked in the Kidney, and Fed Poisonous Dog Food!

Another man named Jiang Qingsheng, who was rather unattractive, was very enthusiastic and greeted generously, curiously asking, "Junior, why are you in a military uniform?

"You’re just a freshman, right? Did you join the Demon Extermination Army already?"

Wang Xuerui also found it strange, "I forgot to ask just now, when did you enlist? Aren’t you attending school anymore?"

You forget to ask, but you didn’t forget to give me a hard time!

Chu Feng grumbled inwardly but put on a casual (smug) smile, as if accidentally he tugged at the badge on his left chest:

"Ah, I haven’t enlisted, I just made some contributions in the Domain and was granted the rank of an Honorary Captain, that’s all."

Wang Xuerui’s attractive big eyes instantly widened in surprise, she had been too busy being angry to notice Chu Feng’s badge before.

If it weren’t for the presence of others, she would have immediately grabbed him to clear things up.

Jiang Qingsheng also felt surprised; he had considered joining the Demon Extermination Army after graduation and thus had some understanding of its internal setup.

An honorary title was not casually bestowed; it required extremely strict scrutiny of one’s identity and high military merit requirements, being a special honor granted for distinguished service.

Those with an honorary title could convert it to a formal rank upon joining the Demon Extermination Army and would be given priority for promotion.

Jiang Qingsheng wanted to ask in detail, but seeing the crowd of people coming and going and eyeing the four of them, he said with a smile:

"Ms. Xuerui, Junior Chu Feng, this isn’t the place to talk. Let’s get on the jeep and chat slowly!"

He gestured toward the jeep behind him and, in passing, tugged at Pan Bo to wake him from his daze.

Chu Feng nodded and started walking forward, taking Wang Xuerui’s hand, "Sure, senior, can I catch a ride back with you this time?"

"Of course, if you’re heading back to the school it’s on the way, and even if not, I can drop you off at your destination."

"Thank you, senior, and of course it’s back to school, sorry for the trouble of driving all the way here to pick us up."

"No need for formalities, it’s a habit by now, there was a time when I drove for a whole week without feeling tired..."

Chu Feng, holding Wang Xuerui’s hand, walked toward the jeep, chatting and laughing with Jiang Qingsheng.

Wang Xuerui’s face turned slightly red, but she graciously didn’t pull her hand away, walking side by side with Chu Feng.

Only Pan Bo followed behind with a pale face, head drooping, his entire demeanor listless, like a dog that had been kicked in the waist.

...

Once in the vehicle, Wang Xuerui began to press Chu Feng about his actions in the Iron Chain Demon Domain.

The latter intended to be evasive about his achievements, but Wang Xuerui immediately noticed the embroidery of a black dragon on the brand-new military bag, and her breath hitched.

"What’s that you’re carrying? Black Dragon Bag? What good deed have you done! Hand it over to me!"

"Ah? Nothing... really nothing!" Chu Feng looked innocent and quietly guarded the Black Dragon Bag in his arms.

Wang Xuerui’s face immediately darkened, and she violently snatched the military bag from Chu Feng’s arms.

Opening it, she, along with the curious faces of Pan Bo and Jiang Qingsheng, were almost blinded by a large number of Energy Cores clinking loudly.

Pan Bo and Jiang Qingsheng’s faces revealed shock—how many Iron Chain Demons had been killed?!

The two of them, despite being busy for half a year, hadn’t killed as many Demons combined as were contained in that bag!

They turned to look at Chu Feng in unison, somewhat disbelieving that this straight-postured, clean-cut, and shy-looking young man could be such a ruthless demon-slayer!

Pan Bo felt even more uneasy. Though slaying demons was politically correct and something everyone did, a martial artist who could kill so many Demons clearly didn’t shy away from violence and probably would be just as merciless with people.

Isn’t this kid going to secretly target me?!

Wang Xuerui, on the other hand, was fuming with anger, "Explain this to me!"

Chu Feng rolled his eyes, leaned back into his seat, and responded lazily, "You see the situation, nothing much to say..."

"All right, all right, I’ll come clean!"

Seeing Wang Xuerui’s eyes beginning to redden, knowing she was worried about him, he reluctantly recounted his exploits in the Demon Realm in rough detail.

"Really nothing special, just guerilla fighting for six days, made a bit of money, rescued a couple of seniors.

"On the last day, I got caught up in battlefield conscription, helped the Demon Extermination Army Soldiers turn the tide against the Demon Soldiers.

"Then, I accidentally got involved in a battle with Demon Emissaries and luckily managed to kill a few with sneak attacks before I ran away.

"After going back, I rested for a day, then Captain Lian Shi Ping granted me the honor.

"Given the likelihood I might get targeted by Demons if I went back out, and since I had enough resources to advance my Realm, I decided to leave, really, I wasn’t hurt."

Chu Feng took Wang Xuerui’s hand and gently comforted her.

There was a complex look on Pan Bo and Jiang Qingsheng’s faces, both feeling as if they had lived their entire year as dogs.

Their experiences throughout the year, added together, didn’t compare to the thrilling week Chu Feng had just described.

Moreover, Chu Feng had been too vague, leaving them unsure about how much he hadn’t mentioned.

He had received an award; could what he did be trivial?

Wang Xuerui listened quietly, gradually relaxing her mind and gaining a profound understanding of Chu Feng’s strength and ability to cause trouble.

This Chu Xiaofeng was simply like a Monkey King, bringing unrest wherever he went.

After Chu Feng finished his tale, she said softly, "Next time you go on a mission, you’ll come with me."

Chu Feng chuckled, "Sure, once I reach the Innate Realm, we can go together, but my style might be more suited for going solo. I’ll do reconnaissance then."

"Reconnaissance my ass, I’m keeping an eye on you because I fear you’ll die without anyone to collect your corpse, you brainless brute!"

Wang Xuerui’s soul-stealing beautiful eyes stared straight into his, causing his heartbeat to quicken and his gaze to wander.

No, no, I can’t keep looking or I won’t be able to resist kissing her.

I’ll get hit!

He changed the subject, "Ms. Xuerui, how did you know I was here?"

Wang Xuerui huffed, "After finishing the mission, I couldn’t get a hold of you on the road. Worried something happened to you, I went to ask... Lu Lin, the professor.

"He said you were out on a mission, so I went to the mission center, and they told me you’d come here.

"Originally, it was no big deal. I just thought of picking you up on my way back. But right after I arrived, I heard the Demon Clan had launched a large-scale invasion on the Human Race’s stronghold, so I had to wait outside a bit longer.

"Fortunately, I waited for you to return."

She looked visibly shaken by the experience.

Jiang Qingsheng, who was driving, interjected with a laugh, "You have no idea how worried Wang Xuerui was about you. She waited an entire two days and nights without even closing her eyes.

"We even rested in the car for a while, but she kept vigil for you the whole time."

Wang Xuerui slapped the driver’s seat and said in an annoyed tone, "Don’t exaggerate. It wasn’t even two full days. Which Martial Artist is so delicate?

"Who hasn’t endured day and night on the battlefield? Is that worth mentioning?"

"Yes, yes, you’re absolutely right, boss!" Jiang Qingsheng chuckled bitterly, realizing his attempt at flattery had backfired.

Neither he nor Pan Bo was as strong as Wang Xuerui, who had made it clear when they formed the team—

She chose them specifically because they were weaker, ensuring she would take command of the team.

Speaking of Pan Bo, Jiang Qingsheng turned his head to see him sitting dejectedly in the passenger seat, no longer energized as he had been before.

Sigh, poor fool, you never really had a chance, and now that the belle is taken, you’d better set your sights on someone else!

Jiang Qingsheng sighed silently, feeling as the elder brother, his heart was truly burdened by worries for them both.

...

When Chu Feng heard that Wang Xuerui had waited for two days, his heart ached instantly, and looking at her slightly haggard face, he gently said,

"I’m sorry, Ms. Xuerui, for making you worry."

Wang Xuerui waved her hand nonchalantly, "It’s okay. Don’t worry; I can endure a lot."

"Stop pretending to be tough, your eyes are redder than a rabbit’s; staying up all night is really bad for the skin."

Chu Feng touched her somewhat dull cheek and pulled her into his arms, letting her lean on his shoulder,

"Have a good sleep, I’ll watch over you."

"Mhm."

Martial Artists of the Everlasting Realm hadn’t yet escaped the realm of ordinary humans; Wang Xuerui was already struggling after staying awake for two days, and her mind had continuously been under stress.

She obediently leaned against Chu Feng’s shoulder, feeling as if she were sinking into the sea, completely engulfed by the surging waves of fatigue.

In an instant, she fell into a deep sleep, a soft snore escaping her lips.

Chu Feng gently rubbed his face against her soft hair, feeling the girl’s warm body rise and fall with her breaths, his chest filled with a serene sense of security.

In the passenger seat, Pan Bo, with empty eyes, saw the two nestled together through the rearview mirror.

He suddenly felt like a stray dog that had been fed poison, so melancholic that he almost passed out.

A hush fell inside the car.