After Cheng Xiaofan hung up the phone, Lu Shengming dialed the headquarters of the Jianghu Affairs Bureau.
The person who answered his call was Zhang Heng, the minister of the headquarters. "Shengming, did you mention that demon bone to Cheng Xiaofan?"
Lu Shengming said with a smile, "Reporting to the Minister, I did mention it to Cheng Xiaofan. However, he said that he took the demon bone from a demon cultivator, so it's his now, and no one can take it away from him!"
Zhang Heng chuckled when he heard this. "This is also within my expectations. If he were to hand over the demon bone easily, he wouldn't be Cheng Xiaofan!"
"Forget it, let him have it. We will have many things to rely on this kind of person for in the future, so we should not offend him easily!"
Lu Shengming smiled and said, "Minister, rest assured, I will be mindful of my boundaries!"
Zhang Heng asked, "What is Melina's situation now?"
Lu Shengming chuckled, "I heard from Jin Yanyun that Melina is in very good condition. Judging by her demeanor, she seems to have fallen for Cheng Xiaofan. She's paying a million US dollars a day to insist on Cheng Xiaofan spending a few days with her!"
"I find it very strange. It seems that every beautiful woman Cheng Xiaofan meets falls for him!"
Zhang Heng laughed heartily when he heard this. "Cheng Xiaofan is not an ordinary person after all. He always exudes a charm and aura that is different from ordinary people. It's very normal for beautiful women to be smitten with him."
"Fortunately, he is decent and hasn't done anything outrageous."
Lu Shengming smiled and said, "In this regard, I truly admire him. If this were to happen to an ordinary man, the news would spread like wildfire!"
"Alright, this is not what we should be focusing on!"
Zhang Heng's tone immediately became serious. "Shengming, what we need to pay close attention to now is the matter of the demon cultivators trying to reclaim the demon bone from Cheng Xiaofan."
...
In the United States, within a castle on Fosman Island.
It was afternoon in China, but it was just past three in the morning in the United States.
In fact, the secret chamber where Meng Li usually practiced was more like a tomb. Behind him, where he sat in meditation, was a stone coffin, ten feet long and one meter wide.
Normally, when Meng Li rested, he would lie in this stone coffin.
The floor of the secret chamber was covered with moss and weeds due to years of dampness. In the flickering candlelight, the entire space emitted a cool, green glow.
At this very moment!
Meng Li intertwined his hands, continuously stroking the two horns on the sheep's head, his face grim, as he listened to Wulan En's report.
"Reporting to Lord Meng Li, I have just received confirmed intelligence that the demon bone on Hainuoji was taken by a young Chinese man named Cheng Xiaofan!"
Wulan En said, "According to the information I have, this Cheng Xiaofan is actually a small farmer from a remote mountain village. I don't know what kind of inheritance he received, but he not only possesses a mysterious medical skill but is also exceptionally strong.
"It is rumored that the Blood Demon Sect of Sakurajima, led by Inoue Masakazu, was wiped out by this kid!"
Meng Li frowned upon hearing this and said, "Wulan En, I am not interested in information about this young man from China. What I care about is whether you can retrieve that demon bone from him as soon as possible."
"Do you understand what I mean?" he roared at Wulan En.
Wulan En trembled several times from Meng Li's roar and said, "I understand, I absolutely understand Lord Meng Li's meaning!"
"I have already selected a group of assassins from the demon cultivators, and they will be heading to China soon to kill that Chinese kid and retrieve the demon bone!"
Meng Li snorted coldly, "Wulan En, you will bear great responsibility for the loss of the demon bone. This time, I don't care what means you use, you must get the demon bone back."
"If you fail to retrieve the demon bone, you will end yourself!"
"Yes!" Wulan En's heart twitched several times, his features contorted as he spoke.
He knew that although he was favored by Meng Li, Meng Li could kill him at any time if he turned his back.
Meng Li waved his hand at Wulan En and said, "Get out. Seeing you irritates me. It's best that you lead the team to China yourself this time. You must succeed, not fail!"
"Understood!" Wulan En replied and retreated.
Hoo!
After leaving the secret chamber, Wulan En let out a long breath.
He, wearing a black robe, strode out of the castle.
In the dark woods, among a patch of blooming trees and bushes, bees and butterflies fluttered back and forth.
By a small stream not far away, a young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, who looked extremely seductive, was holding a pale young man she had just abducted from outside the island. She pressed her mouth against his neck and then bit down lightly.
Instantly, her sharp teeth, like a wolf's, pierced deeply into the young man's neck.
The young man seemed to feel no pain, remaining motionless in the woman's embrace, allowing her to bite him incessantly.
A sinister and beautiful smile appeared on the young woman's charming face.
Her blood-stained lips were as bright as rose petals.
The young man's complexion grew paler and paler.
A moment later.
The young woman had sucked all the blood from the young man's body. His corpse slumped lifelessly.
The young woman licked her lips, let out a satisfied chuckle, and kicked the young man's corpse away.
She turned around, about to leave, when she heard someone call her name from behind: "Laura!"
Laura immediately turned around and saw Wulan En emerge from a dense patch of trees, walking towards her.
"Brother, why are you here?" Laura asked.
Wulan En said, "Laura, the mission to China this time is very critical. I plan to have you lead the team there personally!"
"Okay, Brother, I'll do whatever you say!" Laura replied.
Wulan En said, "I will go with you this time!"
Laura was surprised when she heard this. "Brother, Lord Meng Li is busy with his cultivation all day and has handed over all the affairs of the castle to you. How can you get away to go to China?"
Wulan En's expression turned somber. "This is Lord Meng Li's intention!"
Laura was startled again and asked, "Brother, have you fallen out of favor with Lord Meng Li?"
Wulan En shook his head and said, "Don't think too much about it. It's mainly because the demon bone is too important to the demon cultivation world. Lord Meng Li sending me is also a sign of trust."
"So, this time when we go to China, we must find a way to kill that Cheng Xiaofan and retrieve the demon bone!"
Laura smiled and said, "Brother, please rest assured, with my 'Beautiful Assassin Demon Sect,' dealing with a Chinese farmer will be a piece of cake."
Wulan En said, "Laura, I must remind you that this young Chinese man is not simple. I will send you detailed information about him on your computer later. Study it carefully."
"Do not underestimate this young man!"