"This classification of levels isn't entirely accurate, but for ordinary people, it's pretty close."
After hearing Mu Hongchen's explanation, Mu Jinyu immediately recognized the flaws in this classification system.
Those ministers simply classified the demons based on the level of harm they could cause to the environment, which was indeed accurate and clear for ordinary people.
However, for someone like him who had to personally suppress these demons, such a classification could be misleading and potentially fatal.
After all, a first-level demon might only be able to kill one person at a time, and the highest damage it could cause, in terms of radiation, might only affect a small village. In a large city, even if it killed someone every day, how many could it really kill?
But if it could only fight one-on-one, who could be sure that its attack power wasn't comparable to a missile?
The next thing you know, some expert who can suppress level three and four demons goes to deal with a first-level demon, overlooking its terrifying single-target attack power, and they could very well fall victim to the first-level demon.
"Mm, it's true that we can't rely solely on levels to determine the danger of demons, but the second-level demon on the outskirts of the city isn't too strong. With your strength, you should be able to contain it," said Mu Hongchen.
Mu Jinyu was noncommittal, simply saying, "Tell me the specifics."
Mu Hongchen explained, "From what we currently know, this second-level demon manifests as a human skin mask. It covers a person's face and emits a creepy laugh, causing anyone who hears the laugh to faint."
After pausing, Mu Hongchen continued, "Because of this, the population of a hundred families in a small village on the outskirts of the city has all passed out, their condition unknown, and the human skin mask demon seems to be unable to move on its own, so it's trapped there..."
Mu Jinyu nodded slightly, "Alright, I understand. Go prepare a golden container for me. When the time comes, I'll see if it can be detained..."
He didn't arrogantly proclaim, "Don't worry, leave it to me. With my efforts, that human skin mask demon will surely be captured easily."
After all, without a direct encounter, who knew the true extent of horror the human skin mask demon could manifest.
Instructing Mu Hongchen, he said, "After I leave, I will ask my mother and Xiyan to stay with you. Take care of them. And also, these gold bars, take a few tons to our Dragon King Hall headquarters and build a larger safe house..."
"I understand," Mu Hongchen replied, noting down everything and nodding.
Seeing that Mu Jinyu had no further instructions, she hurried off to prepare the special golden container to contain the human skin mask demon for Mu Jinyu.
Watching Mu Hongchen leave and looking at others busily crafting the Gold Inlaid Jade artifacts, Mu Jinyu also sat down and started to make a few artifacts himself.
The artifacts were swiftly completed, and Mu Jinyu handed them to Gu Xiyan and the others, so they wouldn't need to share one among the four of them.
After handing them over to Gu Xiyan and the girls, Mu Jinyu instructed, "Once I'm gone, remember to stay close to Mu Hongchen. Once the golden safe house is built, you should stay inside. Unless necessary, do not go out..."
"Mm, we know. You must be very careful."
Gu Xiyan and the girls nodded, their eyes filled with worry as they watched Mu Jinyu.
They knew that Mu Jinyu was about to head to the suburban areas to deal with demons, so it was inconvenient for them to go with her. All they could do was to follow Mu Hongchen as much as possible, hoping to receive more care.
"Don't worry," Mu Jinyu said calmly.
Soon, more than an hour had passed.
Mu Hongchen came hurrying over with a golden case similar to a briefcase and handed it to Mu Jinyu, apologetically saying, "Dragon Master, considering the size of the demon with a human skin face and the scarcity of gold, the Golden Container had to be made like this..."
Mu Jinyu received it and frowned slightly. "Currently we cannot confirm that the demon with the human skin face is really only the size of a human skin. Let's prepare for all eventualities. Continue making the Golden Coffins and other containers; we might end up needing them."
"Understood, they are already being hastily produced," Mu Hongchen responded.
Mu Hongchen nodded and then looked at the pile of Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instruments on the ground, saying, "Dragon Master, some relatives of the department heads have already been affected by the rampant disaster. They came to ask me how the production of the protective talismans is coming along..."
Mu Jinyu glanced at the Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instruments on the ground. There were only a little over a hundred in total at the moment. Some were meant for those affiliated with Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere and Way of Nature, and some were to be given to her friends back in River City.
As well as Gu Xiyan's relatives, and Su Zijin's relatives in Capital City...
After contemplating, Mu Jinyu said, "I will take fifty pieces. Another fifty are for the masters of the two organizations to fight against the demons together. The remaining twenty or so can be given to them. Don't mention it's not enough. Indeed, if it's one per person, it's not enough. But if two or three, or even three to five people were to use them together, it should be sufficient. In these extraordinary times, let's ask them to be understanding."
Mu Hongchen nodded and replied, "I understand."
Mu Jinyu added, "By the way, do you have family? Do you need a few talismans for them?"
"Thank you for your concern, Dragon Master. I was raised by the Old Dragon King and don't really have any family," Mu Hongchen said with a smile.
Hearing Mu Hongchen's words, Mu Jinyu suddenly remembered that both Wu Shisan and Mu Hongchen were raised by the Old Dragon King from a young age in Dragon King Hall.
However, the Old Dragon King never legally adopted them as his heirs; otherwise, they would now be her own uncles and aunts.
Nevertheless, Mu Jinyu felt that while Wu Shisan might be set aside, Mu Hongchen had indeed taken great care of her, and acknowledging her as an aunt wouldn't be too far-fetched.
"Then I suppose I should call you Aunt Mu," Mu Jinyu nodded to Mu Hongchen, and then continued, "Aunt Mu, I'm about to set off. Please take care of my mother and my wives. It's a big ask, but I'm counting on you."
"You're too polite, Dragon Master..." Mu Hongchen felt honored and surprised upon hearing Mu Jinyu address her this way.
Mu Jinyu exchanged a few more words with her, then went to say goodbye to Su Zijin and the others. Carrying the Golden Container and accompanied by a dozen or so Dragon King Hall members, she set off for the ghost-faced land in the suburbs that Mu Hongchen had told her about.
She took these people along because Mu Jinyu felt they might not necessarily be a burden. Moreover, with demons rampaging all over the world, it wasn't possible for her to deal with every demon that appeared on her own every time. Sooner or later, it would be the people of Dragon King Hall wearing the Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instruments who had to resolve these issues.
So, it was time to let them try their hand now.
These dozen or so individuals were the remaining Star Lords of the Twenty-Eight Constellations, with powers at the peak of Dark Energy, or even at the Early Energy Transformation Stage. They would become the new captains of the Demon Subduing Squad, leading everyone to continue subduing demons and exorcising devils!