Chapter 472
Chapter 472 – The New Backer, Mountain and River King (Requesting Monthly Votes)
Mountain and River King gazed at Mu Hong and said,
“It’s a pity you became an Sss-Rank Genius in your Sophomore year.”
“It’s a shame you’ve already taken Mu Hong as your master!”
At this moment, Mu Hong interjected,
“Strictly speaking, Master Mountain and River King, you’re Lin Qi’s great-grandmaster.”
“All my spear techniques were learned from you.”
Xu Wenji then added,
“Decades ago, when martial arts were flourishing, there weren’t many teachers even among the three top academies.”
“Some Nine Realms Martial Artists also served as instructors.”
“Old Huo, many of today’s Seventh-Stage Martial Artists are your disciples.”
“It’s not excessive for Lin Qi to call you great-grandmaster.”
Mountain and River King nodded. “That’s true!”
“From now on, you’ll call me great-grandmaster!”
Lin Qi’s eyes lit up as he eagerly called out, “Great-grandmaster!”
Then, Mountain and River King took out his phone and opened Weixun.
“Still, you can add my contact. If Mu Hong has questions in the future, you can ask me directly.”
Lin Qi’s heart leapt with joy. Though it wasn’t an explicit apprenticeship, this arrangement was practically the same—guidance in spear techniques from a Nine Realms Martial Artist.
Moreover, his backing had grown stronger. A Nine Realms Martial Artist now stood behind him.
This wasn’t just any Nine Realms Martial Artist. Xia Kingdom currently had over 20 Nine Realms experts, but Mountain and River King was the fourth to break through to that realm. A contemporary of the Red Emperor, his power ranked him among the top five in the Crimson Heaven Residence forums, nearly equal to the founders of the Three Great Martial Arts Pavilions. His spear techniques ranked just below the Overlord’s.
Mountain and River King’s expression turned solemn.
“Lin Qi, the money will be transferred to your account tomorrow.”
“Next, don’t hesitate to spend. You must advance your strength as quickly as possible.”
“Once you reach the Seventh Realm, earning money will become far easier.”
Lin Qi nodded. With a large sum and 10 tons of Disaster Beast flesh, he could now focus on cultivation.
……
Minutes later, Lin Qi departed.
In the office remained only Mountain and River King and the others.
Mountain and River King sipped his tea and said to Mu Hong,
“The Disaster Beast invasions are worsening.”
“I must head to the base to defend against them. Time is short—I’ll take this chance to guide you now.”
Mu Hong’s face brightened. Nine Realms Martial Artists’ guidance was a rare privilege.
His pressure had been immense lately—his spear techniques had just reached the Fifth Stage, while Lin Qi was already in the Late Fourth Circle, dangerously close. Only by growing stronger could he better mentor Lin Qi.
……
Outside Villa 36 in Xingxiu Residence, a thunderous rumble sounded.
A giant red truck halted, and staff unloaded crates of Disaster Beast flesh.
“Lin Qi, this is your 10 tons of Level 7 Disaster Beast Tyrant Tiger flesh and 2,000 kilograms of Grade 8 flesh!”
A burly man in a red uniform handed him a tablet to sign.
“Thanks.”
Lin Qi signed and thanked him.
After the staff left, he returned to the villa’s freezer—a 100-square-meter space dedicated to storing Disaster Beast flesh.
Surveying the neatly stacked freezers, he nodded in satisfaction. This haul would let him eat hundreds of kilograms more. With nearly 20 tons now and his first place in the Disaster Beast Trial Tower, more flesh would arrive by month’s end.
“Xiaochan, start cooking. Make 300 kilograms this time!”
He exhaled. With rising cultivation stages, his body demanded massive energy. Cultivation itself was a process of consumption and replenishment.
Returning to his Martial Arts Training Hall, he changed into a new set of martial arts robes gifted by Jiang Miaoyin.
He pulled out his phone to check his balance:
Phone Balance: 433 million Xia Kingdom Currency
His total wealth stood at 533 million, including the 200 million prize from the Global Martial Arts Championship, millions from the Disaster Beast Trial Tower, and 30 million from Azure Firmament Martial Academy. Monthly income now exceeded 100 million.
Thinking of the impending 740 million transfer, his total would soar to 1.3 billion.
“Hmph~” Lin Qi sucked in a breath. Two years ago, 10,000 currency units had seemed a fortune. Now he had 1.3 billion.
“I have Grade 7-8 flesh for cultivation. Money can go to other resources.”
He considered his spiritual power training. The Soul Essence Vial worked well, but better options existed.
“Xiaochan, open Crimson Heaven Residence!”
“Understood!”
Black-clothed Xiaochan projected the Crimson Heaven Residence interface.
Lin Qi navigated the forum, seeking ways to enhance his Soul Essence Vials.
He found a post stating that while multiple Soul Essence Vials improved cultivation, combining them into a superior elixir—infused with medicinal herbs and Grade 8 Disaster Beast tissue—was more efficient.
He searched and found:
Item: Soul Essence Water
Effect: Safely enhances Spiritual Power. Formulated for Seventh Realm Martial Artists.
Price: 50 million Xia Kingdom Currency/bottle (No discounts)
Lin Qi nodded. No discounts applied for Sixth or Seventh Realm resources. These likely incurred heavy state taxes for welfare or infrastructure.
Unfazed by the cost, he ordered six bottles.
Next, he searched for other elixirs. After consulting Xu Qin yesterday, he’d gained valuable insights.
He found another item:
Item: Flesh Harmonizer
Effect: Enhances physique, accelerates digestion of Grade 7 Disaster Beast flesh, and expels waste.
Price: 10 million Xia Kingdom Currency/bottle (No discounts)
He ordered ten bottles.
[Lin Qi, you’ve ordered 6 Soul Essence Waters and 10 Flesh Harmonizers, totaling 400 million Xia Kingdom Currency!]
[Fingerprint verified!]
[Payment successful!]
[Delivery within 24 hours. Pay extra for same-day service.]
Seeing his balance drop to 33 million, Lin Qi remained unruffled. The 740 million transfer would arrive tomorrow, replenishing his funds.
……
Later, he recalled Xu Qin’s words about “merit points” used in another system for high-level resources. These required frontline combat experience and Disaster Beast kills.
After lunch—a 300-kilogram meal—he returned to his training hall, drank Grade 8 Disaster Beast blood gifted by Xu Qin, and began marrow cultivation.
The metallic scent of blood filled the air.
He drank water, sat cross-legged, and focused.
His body heated as his organs digested the flesh. Spiraling Spiritual Power surged, guided by his two special abilities—Golden Edge and Golden Radiance.
The energies intertwined, seeping into his bones, purging impurities.
Pain contorted his face as he endured the agonizing refinement. Impurities clung stubbornly to his marrow, resisting removal.
His marrow neared the “Pure” stage, nearing “Immaculate”—surpassing many Seventh Realm experts. Yet he pushed further, aiming for the fifth “Flawless” tier.
With Golden Edge and Golden Radiance accelerating the process, his physical strength steadily improved.
(End of Chapter)
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