themonasnovels Chapter 33 Demons Exist in This Realm, Advancement to Bone Forging
Chapter 33 Demons Exist in This Realm, Advancement to Bone Forging
Lin Zhou quickly began searching for his spoils.
A mission roster, over 340 taels of silver, and a finely forged scimitar—a top-grade scimitar among ordinary weapons.
It is at least forged a hundred times or more. Although those martial artists who have reached the Core Formation stage or above might not even look at it, it is considered a pretty good weapon among martial artists who have reached the Transformation stage.
"This knife is good."
Lin Zhou brandished the curved sword a few times, but unfortunately he didn't know any swordsmanship.
In Lin Zhou's view, learning a sword technique and an archery technique, one for close combat and one for ranged attacks, is enough, since his own attributes are his trump card.
"Owner."
"The Bloodwing Gu is located right below this place."
"I will begin digging immediately."
At this moment, Lu Ling held his long sword, and with each swing of his sword, a deep sword mark was left on the ground, causing dust to rise in the blink of an eye.
When they were digging down and almost reached the Bloodwing Gu, Lu Ling switched to the iron shovel that had been prepared beforehand and began to dig carefully.
After all, the Bloodwing Gu had only hatched into a larva, and it was impossible for it to withstand the power of a Transformation Sword Qi.
In less than ten breaths.
Lu Ling flew out of the hole that had been dug out, and a plump, blood-red silkworm appeared on her right hand.
The blood-red silkworm slowly wriggled in Lu Ling's palm.
However, upon closer inspection, one can notice that there are two slightly bulging fleshy buds on either side of the Bloodwing Gu larva, though they are not very noticeable. If they continue to grow like this...
It will surely grow a pair of blood-red wings, and at that time it will perhaps live up to its name, Bloodwing Gu.
"Owner."
"This is the Bloodwing Gu."
"It will only take two months."
"This larva can then grow bloody wings."
"By then, even an ordinary martial arts master with internal energy will be able to kill this Bloodwing Gu."
Lu Ling spoke respectfully to Lin Zhou, then stared intently at the Bloodwing Gu larva in her right palm. If she could control it, it would be a deadly weapon against martial artists of the same level.
Although the Bloodwing Gu cannot compete with martial artists at the Core Formation stage, it is more than enough for Lu Ling at the Transformation stage.
Very few people in the entire sect advance from the Transformation Realm to the Embracing the Core Realm.
Any cultivator who has reached the Core Formation stage is considered a core member of the sect, belonging to the level of a hall master or elder.
There is only one realm between the Transformation Realm and the Embracing the Core Realm, but there are countless martial arts experts who have fallen at this level.
"Is this Bloodwing Gu really that powerful?"
"Let's leave this place first; this isn't the place to talk."
A strange light flashed in Lin Zhou's eyes. He looked around and realized that Shuijiao Town was very remote and there was hardly any water source. He decided to go back to Taihu County first, since there was a possibility of encountering rebels or bandits outside.
"Yes, Master!"
Lu Ling bowed respectfully.
Lu Ling had just witnessed her master breathe fire and smash Lin Shuang's head. Although she knew her master was incredibly powerful, she was still quite shocked when she saw that scene.
On the carriage ride back, Lin Zhou inquired about the Hundred Poisons Sect and some matters concerning the prefectural city with great curiosity.
As someone living in Taihu County, I was filled with curiosity about everything Lu Ling said.
It wasn't until Lu Ling uttered the word "demon" that Lin Zhou was taken aback and began to ask questions.
"Owner."
"There are demonic disturbances in Qingzhou Prefecture, but not many."
"The State of Chu possesses a national treasure that protects its borders, keeping demons and monsters at bay. Internally, the imperial court has delegated power from the various prefectures and provinces to numerous major clans, allowing them to enjoy resources while also taking on the important task of slaying demons and monsters within their respective prefectures."
"Although the righteous path and the demonic sect are fighting fiercely, if they encounter a large-scale demonic calamity, they will even unite to eliminate the calamity before continuing their internal struggle."
"The reason why my subordinate and Lin Shuang were able to pass through Taihu County is because people in the prefectural city suspect that this rare drought may be related to a demonic disaster."
"Therefore, the imperial court, the demonic sects, and the righteous path are all sending people into the drought-stricken areas to investigate, hoping to find traces of the demonic calamity in this drought-stricken region."
Lu Ling's words were astonishing.
"Are there demons in this world?!"
"What other national treasures does the State of Chu possess that have warded off demons?"
"No wonder the sect has such a great advantage."
At this moment, Lin Zhou felt a sudden sense of unease.
If the so-called national treasure of Chu were to fail, wouldn't Qingzhou Prefecture, located on the border of Chu, be the first to be affected?
Taihu County is no longer a place to stay.
We need to go to Qingzhou Prefecture, where there are more martial arts experts.
Lin Zhou immediately made a decision in his mind, his eyes resolute.
In such a small place as Taihu County, the highest level of martial arts cultivation is only a few hidden strength practitioners. However, the lowest-ranking demon soldiers among the demon scourge mentioned by Lu Ling all have at least hidden strength cultivation.
Doesn't that mean that if just a few low-level demon soldiers came, the people of Taihu County would become food for the demons?
Lin Zhou learned about the path of demonic martial arts cultivation for the first time from Lu Ling.
Many martial artists do not adhere to the cultivation methods of the righteous or demonic paths, but instead embark on the path of demonic martial arts. They seize the power of demons, integrate it into themselves, and then cultivate demonic martial arts techniques.
Furthermore, the techniques of demonic martial arts can become even more powerful as the power of possessing demonic bodies increases.
However, Lu Ling, as a steward of the Hundred Poisons Sect, was not very clear about the path of demonic martial arts. The reason he knew about it was because a hall master in their Hundred Poisons Sect had joined the demonic martial arts faction.
Demon warriors drift between the righteous and demonic factions, unwilling to get involved in the war between the two. Most of their time is spent searching for demonic scourges within Qingzhou Prefecture. Once they can capture a demon that has slipped through the border, they can capture it, eat it, and extract its demonic blood to enhance their strength.
"This world is much more complex than I imagined."
Upon returning to Qingyuan Sect, Lin Zhou solemnly chose to go into seclusion.
Since Lu Ling needs two more days to incubate the Bloodwing Gu, he can use this time to improve his strength to the Bone Forging stage as soon as possible. As for the Pharmacist path, with the help of the relevant entries, it will be easy for him to pick it up.
Even now, it wouldn't be difficult for Lin Zhou to take the senior pharmacist exam.
In the blink of an eye.
Nearly two months have passed.
In the pharmacist's courtyard of Qingyuan Gate in Taihu County.
In the small training ground in the courtyard, Lin Zhou practiced the Tiger and Crane Double Fist with fierce punches. Each move had the ferocity of a tiger and the agility of a crane, switching between them with ease. Lin Zhou had already mastered the Tiger and Crane Double Fist.
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[Technique: Tiger-Crane Double Form Fist - Introduction (12/100)]
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