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Chapter 402 - 31: The Giant Tree Peaks
Chapter 402: Chapter 31: The Giant Tree Peaks
(The ending of the previous Chapter was revised a bit, leaving Hidden Dragon Do Not Use there, as it didn’t seem reasonable to just leave an alternate account behind.)
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Seeing Hidden Dragon Do Not Use decided to stay, Xiao Jie wasn’t at all surprised.
Magic professionals were strategic resources, of course, they had to be accompanied by bodyguards; if no one were watching and something went wrong, that would be a huge loss.
"Then I wish you all the best. We’re leaving for Jumu City tomorrow, so let’s say our goodbyes here."
"Wait a minute!"
Hidden Dragon Do Not Use said, suddenly opening a trade window with Xiao Jie and placing three differently colored Monster Inner Cores inside.
"Eh, what’s this..."
"This is something the guild leader asked me to pass on to you. I forgot earlier, but it just came to me.
Take them. Relying solely on grinding for Inner Cores to level up your Qi Refining Skill, who knows how long that would take. Since we’re brothers from the same guild, I have to support you, of course.
But the guild leader mentioned beforehand, if that Heavenly Cave is not as good as you described, you’ll need to work for the guild to make up for it."
"Hahaha, of course." Xiao Jie clicked accept on the trade, and immediately three Monster Inner Cores were credited to his account.
One Pig Demon Inner Core, one Spider Essence Inner Core, one Python Spirit Core, and along with the Catfish Spirit’s Inner Core, that made four in total. This should nearly be enough to level up his Qi Refining Skill again.
However, Xiao Jie didn’t dare to start refining immediately. The higher you go in Qi Refining Skill, the more Spiritual Energy it required, which also meant absorbing more demon power, and hence the greater the chance of mutation.
Having absorbed just six thousand points, he was already growing hair and scales; if he leveled up another two or three times, he might really mutate into a Monster.
Better sort out those three Heavenly Books first.
Even True Demons who practiced them could maintain their conduct and appearance like normal people. He was merely influenced by the residual thoughts of a Demon Spirit, so surely he could make a fresh start and be unaffected.
"This is the second batch; the guild might have more later, but you’ll have to collect them slowly."
"Thanks a lot."
"No need to be polite. For those who possess their own value, the guild leader has always been willing to invest."
Xiao Jie thought to himself that Hidden Dragon Do Not Use was quite honest, but that’s how the adult world works; it’s a matter of equivalent exchange, isn’t it.
After saying farewell to Hidden Dragon Do Not Use, the three of them returned to the inn in Sky Wolf City, discussed their next itinerary, and then dispersed.
I Want to Be Immortal and Ye Luo planned to take a good tour around the city, while Xiao Jie headed straight for Ling Hu Ping’s residence.
"General Linghu, how about we leave for Jumu City tomorrow? I’m hoping you can introduce me to Master Xiao Yue."
Even with the Kaiyang Gold Seal, it wasn’t easy to meet Master Xiao Yue without Ling Hu Ping’s introduction.
But Ling Hu Ping helplessly said, "I’m afraid I can’t promise that. I just received intelligence that another village was slaughtered to the north; those Monsters are getting extremely brazen, I must lead troops to pursue them otherwise, at this rate, the villages to the north will be completely wiped out.
As the Guardian of Canglin State, I bear the responsibility of protecting the territory and the peace of its people. With Demons wreaking havoc and bandits running rampant, I really cannot leave my post."
Xiao Jie was speechless, thinking you just made a firm promise this morning. A doubt suddenly arose in his heart.
"Why are these Monsters so rampant? Haven’t they cultivated those three Heavenly Books?"
Ling Hu Ping sighed, "They did cultivate them, but they believe what’s written in the Heavenly Books is all nonsense. They think Demons will be Demons, that the natural order is the survival of the fittest, eating meat and drinking blood is the true way of Demons, and eating humans is, in their eyes, perfectly justified.
Under the leadership of Master Xiao Yue, we built a city and established villages while those Monsters prefer to stay in the wilderness, untamable and wild. We are kind-hearted and trade with other State Mansions, but those Monsters consume humans, rob travelers, and commit many atrocities, alas, they are truly a scourge upon our Canglin State."
He then changed the subject.
"However, Brother, you need not worry. I have written a letter, which not only includes a recommendation for you and your companions but also reports the unrest caused by those Monsters. Since you’re heading to Jumu City, it would be great if you could deliver this letter for me, and you’ll have the chance to meet Master Xiao Yue too—a perfect solution."
Xiao Jie thought, alright, I’ll just take on this errand. It’s all on the way, after all.
"Let’s do that, then."
"Thank you for understanding, Brother."
[System Notification: Ling Hu Ping has given you [Ling Hu Ping’s Recommendation Letter (Task Item)], and you have accepted the task assigned to you by Ling Hu Ping.
Task Content: Deliver a letter to Master Xiao Yue in Jumu City.
Task Reward: +100 reputation in Canglin State.]
Xiao Jie glanced at the letter and nodded.
"In that case, I will take my leave."
Bright and early the next day, the three of them logged online.
After meeting up, they set off for Jumu City.
The distance from Sky Wolf City to Jumu City was about the same as from Luoyang Town to Xiaofeng City; if they traveled in a straight line, it would take just over an hour to arrive.
However, as strangers in a strange land, even with a map for reference, they proceeded cautiously, so naturally, it took them much longer.
They stuck to the main road. Canglin State, living up to its name, was filled with towering ancient trees and dense forests, giving a somber impression.
Even the road was shaded by tall trees on both sides, making it difficult for sunlight to reach the ground.
The sides of the road were often concealed by overgrown grasses and vines, limiting visibility and requiring extra caution. A lack of attentiveness could startle them with Monsters popping out of the roadside forests.
Only in certain more open areas would there be small villages and towns.
These villages and towns looked out of place, contrasting with the primordial ancient forests surrounding them.
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