Chapter 51: Huh? My Wife Is the Demon Clan Supreme?

Yan Du, Demon Extermination Office.

Imperial Director Zhu Zhengzhi continuously reviewed the files; for most of them he merely glanced at, then casually tossed them aside,

leaving the deputy officers to handle them.

Only events worthy of attention would catch the eye of this Imperial Director of the Demon Extermination Office.

"Huh."

A line of information caught his eye, arousing Zhu Zhengzhi's great interest.

"Lin Chuan, eighteen, Soaring Sky Realm, Sword Cultivator."

Naturally, the most eye‑catching part was the words "Sword Cultivator".

Aside from the older generation of strong ones, the Great Yan Dynasty has not produced a Sword Cultivator for a long time, and the entire Great Yan armory lacks a complete Sword Path inheritance.

Two of Lin Chuan's deeds were recorded in the file.

First, in Youshui County, he fought a Half‑Demon of the Transcendent Realm using his Soaring Sky cultivation, matching it with his flawless swordsmanship.

Second, in Youliang County, in the case of capturing a member of the Tribe of the Spirits, he saved his comrade, the Fourth‑Pattern Demon‑Extermination Officer Yu Hui Lan, and alone pursued the Transcendent Realm Half‑Demon Yu Xiao Rao, who bore the Nine‑tailed Fox Bloodline.

In the eyes of Imperial Director Zhu Zhengzhi, who had already reached the Saint Realm Peak, a mere Transcendent Realm matter should be trivial,

but Lin Chuan's performance drew his sufficient attention.

"An eighteen‑year‑old prodigy Sword Cultivator, and not even an Aristocratic Scion, is worth my seeing."

"If the Great Yan Dynasty had a Sword Cultivator of the Saint Realm stationed, why fear the several Demon Kings of Yunmeng Ancient Forest?"

Zhu Zhengzhi made a decision in his heart.

This youth is worth vigorous cultivation!

"The remaining files, you all review; report any major events to me."

After entrusting a few deputy officers, Zhu Zhengzhi hurried away.

The next day.

Zhu Zhengzhi arrived at Youliang County and found the courtyard where the Lin family siblings lived.

These days, after receiving the heart‑to‑heart blessing of the Childhood Sweetheart Xiao Qingmei Niangzi Yun Zhi Yi, Lin Chuan's sword technique improved daily, vaguely touching the threshold of the Sword Path True Meaning.

His cultivation level has not lagged; it is now a stable Soaring Sky Realm Midstage.

Lin Chuan wishes to revive Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's soul as soon as possible, but no news has come from the Tribe of the Spirits, and Tu Shan Yue Ming is most likely still in Closed Death Pass.

"If it truly doesn't work, we can only reopen the Dream Reincarnation."

Having not entered a prolonged Dream Reincarnation for a long time, Lin Chuan has accumulated many credit points.

What he must do now is completely mismatched with his own strength; he can only rely on the dream reflecting reality to gain more abilities.

"Young master, a gentleman outside is looking for you."

At that moment, the maid Lü Ya hurriedly reported.

Lin Chuan asked, "Which gentleman?"

Lü Ya shook her head, "I don't know, he looks quite imposing, probably not an ordinary person."

"Let him in."

Lin Chuan sheathed the CloudHeart Divine Sword; shortly after, a man of about forty was led in by the maid Lü Ya.

"May I ask who you are?"

"Demon Extermination Office, Zhu Zhengzhi."

The visitor was indeed Imperial Director Zhu Zhengzhi of the Demon Extermination Office, who had come specially from Yan Du to Youliang County.

"I am Lin Chuan, I have seen the Imperial Director before."

Lin Chuan was shocked; the Imperial Director had personally come to visit him?

"I suppose Young Master Lin has already guessed my purpose."

Zhu Zhengzhi got straight to the point, "The Great Yan Dynasty has not seen a true Sword Cultivator for a long time; you, Lin, have broken the norm."

Lin Chuan laughed, "Imperial Director, are you preparing to recruit me?"

"Exactly."

"Unfortunately, I have long refused the invitation to join the Demon Extermination Office; I am used to idleness, dislike being bound by any organization or force, and fear I would disappoint your goodwill."

"If you refuse, don't say it too early."

Zhu Zhengzhi smiled, "If you accompany me and see the true Demon Extermination Office, you might change your mind."

"No, I think not."

Lin Chuan refused.

He had heard from Pei Yin Yi and Yu Hui Lan that the Treasure Vault of the Demon Extermination Office houses many coveted treasures that cultivators flock to.

But to him, those items held no real appeal.

Zhu Zhengzhi still maintained a serene demeanor,

"I know you bear the Sword Heritage, and ordinary things cannot catch your eye, yet I still hope you will go a visit."

"That would also cut off my intentions, lest there be further lingering."

Having spoken this far, if Lin Chuan still refuses, it would be somewhat tactless; cultivation is not about fighting, but about human relations.

Later, the Lin family trading firm must continue operating in the Yan Dynasty, so matters cannot be taken to extremes.

"Since the Imperial Director repeatedly invites, I would be discourteous to decline."

"I am confident you will not regret it."

Zhu Zhengzhi was confident; any cultivator who sees the Treasure Vault of the Demon Extermination Office cannot refuse the invitation.

Joining the Demon Extermination Office, for any cultivator, offers benefits far outweighing drawbacks.

For a cultivator like Lin Chuan, whom the court is willing to heavily cultivate, the advantages are far greater than the costs.

At least before the Saint Realm, this is absolutely so.

"Then let's go."

"Wait." Lin Chuan cupped his hands: "I must let my sister know, lest she worry."

"Of course."

Zhu Zhengzhi nodded, "I have also read the dossier on your sister Lin Yangyang. Her talent is not bad. If she is willing to join the Demon-Slaying Office, she is welcome."

Lin Chuan smiled without speaking.

His sister's talent was far more than just not bad.

It was simply heaven-defying!

It was only because the people of the Demon-Slaying Office did not know the exact time his sister Lin Yangyang had been cultivating that they reached the wrong conclusion.

After all, his sister was nine years older than him.

A Soaring Sky realm at twenty-seven—ordinary cultivators might still find that decent, but in the eyes of a powerhouse like the Imperial Director, it already counted as mediocre aptitude.

Little did they know that Lin Yangyang's total time cultivating had not even reached half a year.

Soon Lin Chuan found Lin Yangyang. After explaining the reason to his sister, Lin Chuan then left with Zhu Zhengzhi.

On the way, Lin Chuan recalled the matter of the Spirit Clan and took the opportunity to ask:

"Imperial Director, the Spirit Clan has stirred up chaos many times. Why did the dynasty issue an Imperial Edict permitting the Spirit Clan to cultivate freely within Human Race territory?"

Zhu Zhengzhi answered patiently:

"Because the Demon Clan Supreme issued a command, acknowledging the Spirit Clan's existence and permitting them to cultivate freely within Demon Tribe territory."

"If the Human Race were to continue antagonizing the Spirit Clan, they would only be bringing trouble upon themselves and benefiting the Demon Tribe. Helpless, they too could only acknowledge the Spirit Clan's existence."

"This matter could be big or small. After all, most of the Spirit Clan are still well-disposed toward people. Once they are allowed to cultivate freely, they will no longer cause trouble."

Zhu Zhengzhi did not think too much of it and simply told Lin Chuan the whole story.

"Demon Clan Supreme?"

Lin Chuan noticed a key point, "Wasn't it said that no Supreme had appeared in Qingyun Prefecture for a long time? Why does the Demon Tribe suddenly have another Supreme?"

The Imperial Director said, "It is a long story. Do you still remember that battle in the sky above Youshui County not long ago? One of the two sides fighting was very likely the current Demon Clan Supreme of Qingyun Prefecture."

Lin Chuan: "…"

Huh? My wife became the Demon Clan Supreme?

Seeing Lin Chuan stunned, the Imperial Director consoled him, "You need not be too afraid. Even the Demon Clan Supreme would not dare to slaughter wantonly."

"Join the Demon-Slaying Office, and I will guarantee the safety of you and the Lin clan."