Within the academy, the news of Lin Jing intending to establish the Dragon Palace organization was also spreading.
Outside a cave dwelling, a cultivator with a third eye glanced at the intelligence letter in his hand, smiled, and then burned it to ashes.
"The new students these days are truly more arrogant than the last. I remember personally inviting this Lin Jing to join the ’Eye Alliance’. He didn’t choose to join, and instead, established his own organization."
"The Dragon Ascending Pill? A Qi Cultivation cultivator from a third-rate sect playing at forming alliances and factions. One year, two years? No, probably a few months, and this so-called Dragon Palace will dissolve."
Behind him, a frail young man dressed as a scholar approached and said, "The founders of several organizations within the academy are all like you, Core Formation cultivators on the Heavenly Prodigy List. Even if his talent is good, he is too hasty. With insufficient strength and prestige, he will likely encounter trouble soon. For someone like him, joining some major force would be the best choice."
"Perhaps his sect’s ban makes him eager to recruit descendants of other sects. If the Beast Taming Sect has many human allies, the human luck will also tilt," Liu Yu spoke. "But this Dragon Ascending Pill, if it is as powerful as rumored, he won’t be able to protect it with his strength and background. Even I am very tempted after hearing about it."
"Though relying on the Hidden Dragon Secret Technique and a single pill to rear a Royal Blood Demon Pet seems unrealistic, those guys won’t care about that. They might find ways to get the pill formula..."
On another side, outside Lin Jing’s cave dwelling, visitors were continuous.
The publicity effect of the Dragon Ascending Pill was unexpectedly good, influencing his alchemy work due to a high number of inquiries.
Over several days, many new students pre-ordered pills, as did some older students having less fortunate standing.
This was thanks to the promotion by Xu Zhizhi.
"Wang Xiao, having surpassed the Dragon Carp, also took the Dragon Ascending Pill himself, seemingly planning to raise a dragon pet!"
"The divine body is an invincible path; more dragon pets mean more paths!"
"Even the divine body acknowledged it; what are you waiting for? On the path of immortality, slow in one step, slow at every step!"
It seems that Wang Xiao left Hidden Dragon City recently. Although Xu Zhizhi didn’t spread rumors, with many people talking, rumors grew that he was scared to urine by a dragon carp. Nonetheless, he hasn’t appeared; Xu Zhizhi speculates that he probably returned to the Wang Family to find a demon beast with a strong bloodline.
Another visitor arrived that day.
"Who are you?" Lin Jing came out of the cave dwelling and looked at the young man in the black robe full of oppressive air.
The other’s cultivation was exceptional, with an imposing nobility, indicating a potential Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm.
"My name is Chu Ren. The formula for the Dragon Ascending Pill, is it for sale?" the black-robed youth asked.
"I only sell the pills and give priority to those about to join the ’Dragon Palace’; I don’t sell the formula," Lin Jing shook his head.
The black-robed youth continued, "You name the price, you won’t be disappointed."
"The Dragon Ascending Pill uses exclusive materials from the Beast Taming Sect. Even if I sell the formula, you wouldn’t be able to make it yourself," Lin Jing said.
Chu Ren frowned, "Really no room for negotiation? You don’t recognize me?"
"The Ancient Domain Chu Family, ninety-eighth on the Heavenly Prodigy List, Chu Ren, Foundation Establishment Great Perfection. You’re just a hammer; my brother said no sale, no sale." At that moment, another figure appeared outside the cave dwelling, also dressed in black, giving Chu Ren a warning look.
"It’s you," Chu Ren saw Gao Sheng and sneered.
"Consider it, sir," he cast Lin Jing one last glance before leaving.
After Chu Ren left, Lin Jing looked at Gao Sheng, "Brother Gao, you know this person?"
Gao Sheng snorted, "I know him; we both started as playboys, born of extraordinary backgrounds, but his talent was better, born with an innate special physique.
He probably fancied the Dragon Ascending Pill, thinking your sect, the Beast Taming Sect, is a small sect and easier to bully when unsupported, planning strong-arm tactics.
We did a lot of that in the past, but of course, I’m no longer a playboy, I’ve reformed. Brother Lin, don’t worry, with me here, he won’t succeed, and in the academy, he doesn’t dare to act rashly."
Lin Jing shook his head, "There are really such people. It’s fine; I was mentally prepared when selling Mechanical Bamboo Spears before. However, now it seems Mechanical Bamboo Spears don’t attract most people, un Dragon Ascending Pill."
"Indeed," Gao Sheng nodded, "The Chu Family breeds a Dragon Blood Demon King, which births frequently, having many dragon cubs. Chu Ren probably eyed the Dragon Ascending Pill’s ability to nurture king-level bloodline. Compared to the Mechanical Bamboo Spear, this pill is much more valuable."
"In any case, let’s not worry about him for now. The matter you asked me to handle last time, I’ve taken care of it."
Gao Sheng chuckled, "I pulled some strings at home; you should thank me properly."
Lin Jing’s heart moved, "It’s settled?"
"Yes, indeed. Within this Hidden Dragon City lies an Immortal Prison for detaining demon cultivators, controlled by the Demon Extermination Bureau."
"I’ve arranged it for you to serve as an executioner for a while."
"In Hidden Dragon City?" Lin Jing was slightly surprised, "There are many strong figures residing in the city; could demon cultivators still be around?"
Gao Sheng explained, "No, these demon cultivators are brought in from various parts of the Ancient Country."
"The Celestial Essence Ancient Country thrives on luck, and these demon cultivators harm the fortune of the country."
"Similarly, executing them also enhances the national fortune."
"However, where to execute these demon cultivators also considers feng shui. Hidden Dragon City, being a place where fortune accumulates, executing them here offers much benefit to the academy’s talented cultivators in their practice."
"I see," Lin Jing understood, "When can I start?"
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The Immortal Prison of the Demon Extermination Bureau in Hidden Dragon City is located deep underground.
Gao Sheng led Lin Jing through multiple checkpoints to the front of an underground prison gate, where a killing-intent-laden Core Formation Cultivator awaited early.
"Young Master Gao, is this the Young Master Lin you mentioned?" the menacing Demon Exterminator stared at Lin Jing without emotion.
"Yes... Uncle Zhang, I’m entrusting this brother of mine to you." Gao Sheng smiled.
"It’s minor," the Demon Exterminator surnamed Zhang said, turning to Lin Jing, "Young Master Lin, I observe your Qi Cultivation. The Immortal Prison inside is extremely laden with evil aura; the weakest of the prisoners in there are ’Foundation Establishment’ with countless lives on their hands. Before you execute, do you wish to practice a Purifying Heart Technique?"
"Otherwise, over time, Young Master Lin might be affected, just like I was before, where not killing for a day made me uncomfortable."
"I’ve told him," Gao Sheng said earnestly, "Brother Lin, practicing a basic and simple technique like the ’Purifying Heart Technique’ is good. There is a collection here; let Uncle Zhang take you to choose one. These techniques are essential for cultivators working here..."
The Demon Exterminator surnamed Zhang said, "That’s right. I practice the ’Seven Killing God Sword’ to convert evil aura. However, as Young Master Lin doesn’t plan for a long stay, practicing something easier to get started with would suffice."
"Thank you," Lin Jing nodded. Although he was prepared with pills, it’s always good to have more preparations.
Suddenly, Lin Jing thought of something, "May I ask if there are Buddhist techniques here?"
He recalled being blessed by a strong person from the Demon Extermination Bureau before, believing cultivating in Buddhist techniques would be twice the result with half the effort. Knowing his cultivation aptitude wasn’t high, he decided it best to choose a simple one for quick mastery.