Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 174: The Pavilion of Treasures_1

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: The Pavilion of Treasures_1

"I do not accept this!"

Hua Nongying suddenly roared, "Even if Murong Shao is a spy, even if his death is well-deserved, it’s still not Ling Xiao’s place to act. And regardless of anything else, the fact that he attacked me, the captain of the Law Enforcement Team, is undeniable!"

"What is there for you not to accept!"

General Jiu Yue’s brows slightly furrowed as his aura suddenly billowed out ferociously.

In that instant, including Ling Xiao and Hua Nongying, all of the disciples of Hidden Dragon Camp were utterly shocked.

"This General Jiu Yue, his cultivation level is probably at least at the early stages of Martial Vein Eighth Layer."

Ling Xiao thought to himself.

His aura was too terrifying, completely overwhelming, leaving no one with even the thought to resist.

Hua Nongying, who bore the brunt of it, had his face greatly change and his body trembled; he only now realized that the Twelve Tiger Guards were even more formidable than he had imagined.

"Taking advantage of this opportunity, I hereby announce that Ling Xiao will henceforth be the Chief Captain of Hidden Dragon Camp! Chief Commander! Dai Yuling is promoted to the Twelve Tiger Guards!"

General Jiu Yue continued, "Hua Nongying, now do you think Ling Xiao has the qualifications to kill Murong Shao?"

"Your subordinate understands."

Where would Hua Nongying dare to talk back to General Jiu Yue? The other’s terrifying power meant that he could probably be killed with just a single finger.

Moreover, he recognized that he had been a little too agitated, an irrational act for an undercover agent.

With Murong Shao dead, his subsequent actions should be even more cautious.

"It’s good that you understand!"

Having said that, he glanced indifferently at Leng Mei, who was leaning against Ling Yixue’s embrace, and said, "Leng Mei, you are exceptionally talented, praiseworthy for your loyalty and bravery. From today onwards, you shall officially be freed from slavery and become a disciple of Hidden Dragon Camp."

"Tsk tsk, Leng Mei has really turned misfortune into a blessing this time."

"Yeah, yeah, freed from slavery, it’s like she’s been completely remade, her status is wholly different from before."

"That’s right, she can even learn the martial arts of Hidden Dragon Camp now. Compared to her time as a slave, it’s like night and day."

"May I refuse?"

Leng Mei suddenly spoke up.

Her voice not only made the geniuses of Hidden Dragon Camp gape in astonishment, but even General Jiu Yue’s face changed dramatically.

"Tell me your reason!"

To Jiu Yue’s ears, if the reason wasn’t sufficient, he was indeed going to punish Leng Mei.

"I wish to stay by Young Master Ling’s side."

"Ah?"

General Jiu Yue was taken aback for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter, "Don’t worry, being freed from slavery and becoming a disciple of Hidden Dragon Camp will only make it easier for you to be near Ling Xiao, there’s no conflict in that."

Hearing this, Leng Mei finally showed a knowing smile.

"Thank you, General Jiu Yue, thank you so much, General Jiu Yue!"

"Alright, no need for thanks. Miss Yi Xue, please take Leng Mei to the Pharmacy Hall for treatment. I am going to take Ling Xiao to receive his special reward."

General Jiu Yue waved his hand, seemingly in a much better mood. Leng Mei, this girl, was truly foolishly adorable and also loyally adorable.

However, it made sense; Ling Xiao had gone so far as to confront officers twice for a slave girl and even killed Murong Shao. It would be strange if Leng Mei didn’t feel grateful.

"Ling Xiao, come with me to the Town General’s Mansion."

Transcendent martial arts were incredibly precious and naturally wouldn’t be stored in the Hidden Dragon Camp but instead kept in the much more secure Town General’s Mansion, guarded by Ninth Layer Martial Masters.

"Yes!"

Having just broken through to the Seventh Layer of Martial Pulse, Ling Xiao was planning to go and claim his special reward; his confrontation with Murong Shao and Hua Nongying had merely delayed him.

"Are you sure you won’t change your mind? The previous four options are still available!"

On the way, General Jiu Yue asked.

"No changes."

Ling Xiao shook his head and said, "My mind is made up."

"Well, that’s settled then. However, I must admit, I was surprised you advanced to the Martial Vein Seventh Layer in less than seven days. What surprised me even more was that you killed Murong Shao with a single move; I couldn’t even intervene in time."

General Jiu Yue said with a wry smile.

"If you were nearby at the time, why didn’t you act to stop it?"

Ling Xiao asked, puzzled.

"What if I said I wanted to see your true strength for myself?" General Jiu Yue said with a smile.

"Of course, that’s fine," Ling Xiao nodded in agreement.

"It’s a pity that even Hua Nongying couldn’t force you to reveal your true strength. It seems including Lin Shuai and others, everyone has underestimated you. Your talent is much more terrifying than we imagined," said General Jiu Yue, shaking his head in sigh.

"About Murong Shao, I saw him with Wan 犇 and two other experts from the Outer Clan at the Ninth Layer Pinnacle on a mechanical battleship over the Yun River," Ling Xiao said, clearly not too fond of the continuous praise, and thus steering the conversation elsewhere.

"Hmm, we are already aware of this. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have confirmed Murong Shao as a spy," replied General Jiu Yue with a sigh. "The mission to eradicate the Dreamy Elixir Seller was halted for this reason. According to reports, it won’t be long before the Ninja Clan and the Green-eyed Clan will launch a war against Baiyun Province, the Northern Han Kingdom, and even the Human Sacred Dynasty."

"All because Lin Shuai destroyed the Dreamy Elixir?" Ling Xiao asked with a frown.

"That’s only the spark."

General Jiu Yue shook his head, "The territories of the Human Race are extremely rich and possess a large number of martial cultivation resources. They are the Holy Land of martial arts since ancient times, a resourceful Holy Land. Over the years, the Human Sacred Dynasty has been in decline, while the Ninja Clan, the Green-eyed Clan, and the other Outer Clans have developed rapidly. For them, the resources and martial arts of the human territories are like delectable meat."

"The Dreamy Elixir is just the beginning. To weaken the strength of the Human Race as much as possible, they feel the time is almost right and will likely launch a probing attack soon—essentially, a small-scale war. However, it’s hard to say how far the flames of war will spread."

"Dragon Gate Harbor should be the first target, right?" Ling Xiao asked.

"Correct, Dragon Gate Harbor, and Tianfeng City will probably become the first targets of the combined forces of the Ninja Clan and the Green-eyed Clan," General Jiu Yue confirmed with a nod.

Ling Xiao frowned.

The Ling Family of Tianfeng City, now the Divine Sword Sect, where his family members were still living.

Moreover, as the Elder Supreme of the Divine Sword Sect, he absolutely could not sit idly by and watch the sect perish.

He must enhance his strength as soon as possible. That way, when he returns to aid them, he would have a better assurance!

"We’ve arrived."

As Ling Xiao pondered in his mind, General Jiu Yue’s voice rang out.

The two entered the Town General’s Mansion through the side gate.

General Jiu Yue had his own token, allowing him to come and go as he pleased.

However, entering the "Treasure Pavilion" of the Town General’s Mansion wasn’t something General Jiu Yue could freely do.

The Treasure Pavilion was the most heavily guarded place in the Town General’s Mansion, second only to the General’s Palace.

It was guarded year-round by three Ninth Stage Martial Artists.

Additionally, there were ten Martial Masters of the Eighth Layer and fifty Martial Masters of the Seventh Layer.

So, for anyone wanting to steal something from here, it would be as difficult as reaching the heavens.

The guards here also made Ling Xiao realize the fearsome power of the Town General’s Mansion. No wonder Wan 犇 teamed up with the Ninja and Green-eyed Clans didn’t dare openly oppose the Town General’s Mansion. This strength was likely to result in mutual destruction if it came to a real fight.

To enter the Treasure Pavilion, one must have personal approval from Border Guarding General Lin Ze. Without it, no one had the right to enter.

"Honored predecessors, please open the Treasure Pavilion. This is an order from Lin Shuai!"

General Jiu Yue took out a piece of paper, made of a very particular material, bearing the seal of Border Guarding General Lin Ze and the imprint of his True Essence.

Even if one could forge the seal, the True Essence imprint was inimitable.

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