I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 174 - 130: Vast Righteous Qi, Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade_2

Chapter 174: Chapter 130: Vast Righteous Qi, Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade_2

"New methods?"

Lin Yan fell silent for a long while.

Suddenly recalling something, he said, "Master coming to High Willow City, with the idea of establishing a scholarly academy, could it be related to the new methods?"

Mr. Lu nodded and said, "Reading and writing, using history as a mirror to understand our hearts and resolve, perhaps there will be quite a few seeds like your second brother."

Before, Lin Yan had thought after the stabilization of the Human Clan’s cities, "scholars" were needed to maintain order and establish new regulations.

Scholars like Chief Clerk Yang, though not a martial artist, also played a significant role at Linjiang Station.

Like his second brother, who also normally served as an accountant, keeping records of ledgers and managing the income and expenses.

But now, it seemed his previous thoughts were somewhat naive.

"The matter of establishing an academy, it will take at least three to five years of planning and won’t happen too soon,"

Mr. Lu said with a smile, "But your elder brother, indeed, has the qualifications to be a schoolteacher..."

Pausing, Mr. Lu then said, "Actually, I have prepared a gift for him, but now is not the right time to give it to him. It will be ready in about a month... By then, he’ll barely have the ability to protect himself."

Lin Yan said in surprise, "A gift?"

"The final step of this gift requires your completion. Next month, you will see it."

With these words, Mr. Lu changed the topic, "I have heard that Li Shen Sect’s closed-door disciple Xu Dingye has left his retreat and will soon arrive at High Willow City!"

Lin Yan’s expression remained calm as he said, "It doesn’t matter."

Mr. Lu took a sip of tea and said, "My original intention was to send a message to Li Shen Sect to play down this matter, but now it seems you are not afraid of Xu Dingye, and there is no need for me to personally send a letter to Qifeng Prefecture City."

Upon saying this, Mr. Lu frowned slightly, as if hesitating to speak.

But moments later, he seemed to relax his brows, chuckled, and said no more.

Then he put down his teacup, reached into his robe, and took out an object, saying, "You have already advanced to the Qi Refining Realm, this is my congratulatory gift to you."

Lin Yan reached out and took it, filled with surprise.

It was a piece of blood jade, with radiant luminosity flowing within and flames flickering faintly.

"This is called Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade, which is born every three hundred and sixty-five years in small quantities and varying quality. This piece is of relatively superior quality,"

Mr. Lu said, "This was born beneath the roots of Wutong Divine Mother, Spike the ancient jade, and the spiritual liquid inside, like ’blood marrow,’ is among the rarest and most substantial tonics of our time."

"Refining Essence Primarily uses your own Qi-Blood as a foundation to nurture True Qi."

"Once the True Qi is formed, you need to replenish, and only after you’ve sufficiently replenished your foundation can you welcome your next Refining Essence training."

"This object is extremely useful for martial artists in the Refining Essence Realm and is hailed as ’the holy relic of the Martial Path at the Refining Essence Realm.’"

"However, in my eyes, a martial artist in the Refining Essence Realm consuming ’blood marrow’ has somewhat the flavor of forced growth."

"Therefore, when you were at the Refining Essence Realm, I did not give it to you."

Mr. Lu showed a slight smile and said, "But now that you’ve reached the Qi Refining Realm and have True Qi in your body to stabilize your foundation, there’s no longer the worry of forced growth."

——

Leaving the small courtyard where Mr. Lu stayed,

Lin Yan carefully stored the Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade and thought to himself, "I owe Mr. Lu another favor."

When he received the Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade, he understood that consuming its blood marrow would restore his Qi-Blood to its peak tonight.

If he underwent another Refining Essence tonight, he could cultivate a second strand of True Qi!

Upon returning to Linjiang Station, he saw Chief Clerk Yang hurrying over.

"Master..."

Chief Clerk Yang raised his head, his expression complex.

Hearing that the Master had left the retreat, he went to the back yard, only to find that the Master had already gone to the Southwest Station.

He hadn’t waited long when he heard the news that General Flag Envoy Zhou Kui at the Southwest Station had been killed.

This Master simply couldn’t sit still!

He had to kill people as soon as he left the house!

And recently, he had specifically targeted those of high status and power!

Chief Clerk Yang felt that his heart was almost becoming numb.

Just as he was thinking this, he heard the Master’s voice again,

"I heard in the last few days, various powers have been forcefully seizing property?"

"..." Chief Clerk Yang’s heart sank, secretly thinking, is another large group of people going to die?

"Check it thoroughly."

As Lin Yan said this, he walked towards the inside.

At that moment, they heard a familiar voice from outside.

"I am General Pei from the Li City Observatory, and a dear friend of Master Wu. I have come to visit today, please announce my arrival,"

"Oh?"

Lin Yan stopped in his tracks.

Then he turned and walked towards the main gate.

His voice carried as he said, "Chief Clerk Yang, prepare some tea for me. I’ll personally welcome General Pei."

Stepping outside, he saw General Pei in the uniform of the Li City Observatory, standing at the doorway.

Upon seeing Lin Yan come out, he couldn’t help but smile and stepped forward.

"Master Wu."

"General Pei, you are too polite."

"What are you talking about?" General Pei quickly waved his hand, "Just call me Pei Xiong."

"Brother Pei, we have fought side by side and faced great enemies together, sharing a bond forged through life and death; why stand on ceremony between such close friends?"

"In that case, I am being too formal."

"Come in and have some tea," Lin Yan stepped aside to welcome him in, saying, "You just returned to Li City, not a few days ago. What brings you to High Willow City again?"

"It is rather embarrassing to say that I recently took on a task to escort a prisoner."

Pei Xiong said with a smile, "I am the direct General Flag Envoy of the inner city Observatory in Li City, not like Han Zheng, who has the authority over an entire region, so I occasionally need to leave the city for assignments. This time passing through High Willow City, I wanted to see... no, visit Brother Wu."

"Brother Pei, how long will you be staying in High Willow City this time?" Lin Yan asked.

"I’ll be leaving early tomorrow morning," Pei Xiong replied.

"Tonight, I’ll treat you to some drinks," Lin Yan led him into the main hall of Linjiang Station.

"I always knew Brother Wu was not one to be confined, and upon returning to Li City, I heard the news of your appointment as General Flag Envoy."

Seated in a chair, Pei Xiong said with a smile, "During this visit, I also heard that Brother Wu has accomplished something significant. The whole city responded, showing immense support, and you’ve been granted the authority of a new Inspection Envoy..."

"But still a General Flag Envoy."

Lin Yan extended his hand, motioning to drink tea, and said with a smile, "A new responsibility has been added to my shoulders, yet my salary has not increased."

Pei Xiong laughed heartily and then reached into his breast pocket and pulled out a flask, saying, "This is fine wine saved by my father, only this one flask. I mentioned last time that I would bring it to share a hearty drink with Brother Wu."

"Tonight, I will host, and we will not return sober."

Lin Yan nodded with a smile.

Yet Pei Xiong put down the flask and took out another item, placing it on the table.

"This time, I’ve brought a gift for you," he said.

"..."

Lin Yan looked at the item, momentarily stunned.

Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade?

He reached out, examined it closely.

The quality seemed slightly inferior to the gift previously given by Mr. Lu.

But it was indeed genuine Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade, revered as a holy relic for those in the Refining Essence Realm!

Pei Xiong was in the Refining Essence Realm, and if he were to consume the essence within it, he could at least take a big step forward, saving two to three years of arduous cultivation.

"Brother Pei, this is a holy relic of the Refining Essence Realm, of great use to you!"

Lin Yan pushed it back, spoke seriously, "In our reunion today, why do you give me such a substantial gift?"

"I have heard about the challenge issued by Great General Li Shen Sect in Li City," Pei Xiong said soberly.

"Little Divine Sect’s Xu Dingye, acclaimed as a once-in-a-generation prodigy, has already made significant strides on the path of the Refining Essence Realm."

He looked at Lin Yan and said, "This piece of Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade might not close the gap between you and Little Divine Sect’s Xu Dingye."

"However, this jade can enhance the Qi-Blood of a martial artist in the Refining Essence Realm, thereby strengthening vitality and advancing cultivation."

"The higher the cultivation, the stronger the vitality, and the faster the recovery."

"Brother Wu, since you saved my life, please do not refuse this small token of gratitude."

"..."

Pei Xiong, clearly unaware, to a martial artist in the Refining Essence Realm, although the Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade brought immense benefits, it also risked hastening development excessively.

His expression sincere, he only sought to provide additional support to Brother Wu before the arrival of Little Divine Sect’s Xu Dingye.

The stronger the martial artist’s cultivation and vitality in the Refining Essence Realm, the harder they were to kill.

In his eyes, an additional piece of Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade meant a better chance to stay alive.