Chapter 258: Assassination and Protection

S‑rank mission?

The girl, hearing that, first looked up at Lu Jing, confirmed he hadn't misspoken, and then replied, "It's not related to the Cave, but yesterday a city S‑rank mission was added."

Lu Jing thought for a moment and said, "Where is the mission location, and is there a time limit?"

After clearing the Zaoji Tower at Wuda University, his desire to finish his credits early and graduate ahead of schedule grew stronger.

If the mission site is relatively close to Anwu City, Lu Jing also thought of stopping by home on the way.

It's been more than three months since the Wukao, and he misses his parents and Lu Leyi a bit.

"In Zhonghai Province, check the specific requirements yourself."

The girl pointed to the screen beside her and dragged the mission details onto it.

Lu Jing turned his head to look.

【Demon Beast extermination: a high‑level Demon Beast has come ashore at Haikou, Zhonghai City, assistance needed to kill it, mission level: S!】

Demon Beast extermination mission?

Lu Jing carefully examined the detailed description under the mission.

It is now confirmed that more than one Demon Beast has come ashore, the lowest being eighth‑level Demon Beasts; fortunately, these beasts don't like to devour people, so they haven't caused major chaos.

Currently these Demon Beasts are trapped by the army somewhere and cannot escape for the time being.

Take it for me.

Lu Jing took out his student ID and handed it to the girl.

Zhonghai Province happens to lie between Kyoto and Anwu City, so it's on the way.

Alright, just a moment.

The girl took the student ID with both hands and quickly operated the computer with it.

She appeared very calm on the surface, but inside she was terribly flustered.

Oh my, is this the Lu Jing who keeps pushing other Wuda students? I didn't expect to run into him...

Take deep breaths, take deep breaths, don't be nervous, you mustn't let him look down on you!

Sweat droplets formed on the girl's forehead; a few minutes later, she handed Lu Jing's student ID back, "Classmate, it's already taken care of for you."

Taking advantage of this brief interval, she secretly observed the legendary boy.

Alright, thank you.

Lu Jing took it casually, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Classmate, wait!

The girl suddenly stood up, whispering, "S‑rank missions are very dangerous, you need to be careful; it's best to go in a team!"

Mm, okay.

Lu Jing smiled, nodded, and vanished into the mission hall.

Watching Lu Jing's figure fade away, the girl let out a long sigh and touched her flushed cheek.

He's a pretty easy‑going and cute guy, but being close to him makes you feel short‑of‑breath...

At the moment Lu Jing took the S‑rank mission.

In the suburbs of Kyoto, beneath a certain mountain range.

In a picturesque realm by mountains and water, a tranquil and elegant luxury manor was situated.

Even in the Kyoto suburbs, the land here remains extremely valuable, and since the place lies within a scenic area, the manor's worth is unimaginably high.

At this moment, inside the luxury manor.

A man in his thirties or forties, wearing a brocade nightgown, was comfortably soaking in a warm water pool.

Wisping mist made the entire courtyard look like a celestial realm.

Beep—

The man's phone, placed by the poolside, rang.

Hello? Did he take that Zhonghai Province mission?

A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone, "Yes, this is an opportunity; Ming Lao specifically ordered it..."

The nightgown man stepped out of the pool; the water droplets on his body instantly turned into steam, and soon his nightgown dried.

Didn't we say we'd wait until he took the Cave mission before acting? Striking in the city, I can't guarantee a clean retreat!

The nightgown man's voice was low, as if he were wary of something.

"We have no more time," the woman's cold voice sounded, "that kid's cultivation speed is too fast; delaying further works against us."

"You overestimate him; he's barely a kid who hasn't even reached the Master realm."

"Your information is too delayed; a few days ago he just broke through the Warrior Realm."

What?!

The nightgown man was slightly startled, then continued stubbornly, "What does being a Master matter? A wave of the hand can kill!"

"Qin Fei, no matter what means you use, even sacrificing your life to exchange for his is permissible; this was arranged by Ming Lao, and of course a sliver of survival was left for you—whether you can seize it depends on you."

The woman ended with a sentence, "His mission has already been sent to your phone; make your own plan."

Doo‑doo—

Listening to the busy tone from the phone, the nightgown man's gaze suddenly turned icy.

Bang!

He swung his hand forcefully, shattering the phone into pieces.

Damn, these people only like to do underhanded, donkey‑killing schemes!

The more he thought, the angrier he became; a dense black yang energy burst from his body, instantly cleaving an ancient pine in the courtyard at its waist.

And that wasn't all; the nightgown man went berserk, wreaking havoc wildly.

In no time, the originally fairy‑like manor was turned into a wasteland.

"Ah, Lu Jing, how should I kill you best......"

Obviously, just a second ago he was still torn and frenzied, but the next second he became calm and carefree; the man in the sleeping robe seems to have some mental issues.

"Should we go to Central Sea Province to intercept and kill him, or directly rush to his hometown and capture his parents alive?"

The man in the sleeping robe paced back and forth, thinking over the plan.

Central Sea Province.

High‑Speed Rail station.

"Ma'am, please show your ID."

Staff members stepped forward and stopped a woman who looked sneaky, "Sorry, please open your bag for us to check!"

"Why are you only stopping me? Why aren't you stopping that person?"

The woman, somewhat puzzled, pointed ahead to the young figure walking farther and farther away.

"Please cooperate, ma'am!"

The staff member raised his voice and gave a salute.

"Alright, alright."

The woman produced her ID, and incidentally pretended to accidentally reveal the Martial Artist badge in her pocket.

On it was engraved an X, surrounded by ten sparkling stars.

"Ten‑Realm Martial Marquis?"

The staff member was obviously startled, quickly stepped back, and his tone shifted from stern to respectful: "Please go ahead, wish you a pleasant journey, welcome to Central Sea Province!"

"Hmph, that's about right."

The woman chuckled as she put away her ID, and lugged her suitcase slowly out of the High‑Speed Rail station.

When she saw the teenager standing not far away waiting for the train, she breathed a sigh of relief, glad she hadn't lost him.

"Geez, after finally returning to the country, they assign me such a boring bodyguard job......"

The woman rubbed her temples, took off the sun hat on her head, revealing her fair forehead and cheeks.

On her ear was a small wireless earpiece, through which a man's voice came.

"No way, this kid isn't an ordinary person; if you want to become a teacher at the Shogunate Martial University, you must first protect this kid well."