Chapter 473: Another Purge
Chapter 473: Another Purge (Requesting Monthly Vote)
"Vroom!!"
"Whoosh!"
Lin Qi trembled violently, his face flushed crimson as sweat dripped from his brow, soaking his martial arts robe. His entire body radiated heat, creating faint breezes with every labored breath.
Inside him, every organ surged with activity. His heart pounded like a war drum, channeling vital energy to scour his bone marrow. The energy coursed rapidly through his body, igniting dormant cells in a fiery transformation.
The process was agonizing. Lin Qi clenched his teeth against the pain—his iron will had long since adapted to the torment of marrow refinement.
Four hours later...
"Haa!"
Within the martial arts training hall, Lin Qi exhaled sharply. His marrow now flowed like crystal-clear water, free of impurities. Every organ hummed with vitality as blood surged to the farthest reaches of his body.
Boom!
His eyes snapped open, golden light blazing from them as his aura erupted, domineering and fierce. Moments later, he reined it in, rising slowly to his feet.
[You've consumed substantial disaster beast flesh and refined eight-grade disaster beast blood. Your bone marrow is tempered, marrow quality enhanced. Your body transforms. Vital Energy Stat+100]
[Vital Energy Stat: 3230→3330]
Lin Qi smirked at the status panel. The dual special abilities' efficiency surpassed single cultivation by far—though the eight-grade disaster beast blood remained critical.
He clenched his fist, feeling power surge endlessly. "Huge reserves of flesh essence still undigested", he mused. Consuming massive quantities daily left residual energy lingering in his system. While this sustained his vigor, it also threatened sluggishness. With flesh harmonizers, however, absorption could accelerate—boosting his stats even faster.
Imperial Capital, Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion - Headquarters
The top-floor conference room buzzed with the organization’s elite. At the head of the circular table sat the broad-shouldered Mountain and River King, flanked by Sky Saber Principal Li Qifeng.
"The beast invasion grows dire", Mountain and River King declared, his voice cutting through the room. "We need fresh blood for the battlefield. The talent examination committee establishes oversight teams—any infractions will face severe punishment."
His gaze swept the room. "Some high-rankers have lingered far too long from the frontlines, committing grave errors. Those named must either resign from Crimson Vault or serve half a year at the battlefront."
"Li He! He Chaoyang..."
The named individuals paled. Returning to frontline combat after so long meant near-certain death for many. Others smirked—they’d seen this purge coming. With Lin Qi's innate talent surging again, the S-rank contract scandal resurfaced.
Zhang Tai and his nephew—the original culprits—had perished, yet others remained on borrowed time.
"Objections?" Mountain and River King's aura flared. Silence reigned.
"Then execute the orders. Any who call in favors will hunt Level 9 disaster beasts with me personally."
His words chilled the room.
After the meeting, a frontline veteran muttered, "Who'd believe Lin Qi’s talent could ascend further? He’s rewriting records now."
"Mountain and River King even claims him as apprentice-grandson!" another added. "With that backing, who dares oppose Lin Qi? Some are doomed—like our former Southern Inspector!"
The room erupted in silent glee.
Black Dragon Base, Bei Jiang Province
In a luxuriously appointed office bathed in starry projections, Meng Wu sat in his smart seat—towering, battle-scarred in gleaming silver armor. His fist crushed the console, bones cracking like dry twigs as a tempestuous aura shredded curtains.
"SS-rank genius wasn't enough—he's awakened two Sss-tier innate talents?" Meng Wu seethed, regret gnawing like ants. He'd crossed a future Nine Realms legend, trading nothing for guaranteed ruin.
The next morning, Star Cultivation Mansion #36
"Thanks!" Lin Qi accepted a package from the courier, black-gold robe rustling. The deliveryman marveled—Lin Qi's power seemed to grow daily.
"Could you sign this? My three-year-old daughter—"
"Of course."
The courier stared at the autograph, heart racing. This signature would soon be priceless heirloom.
Inside, Xiaochan materialized—a black-haired assistant. "Your Sss-rank contract funds arrived."
740 million Xia Kingdom credits blinked on-screen. Lin Qi smiled. Yesterday’s spending spree had emptied his accounts.
The funds demanded strategic allocation—Grade 7 weapons, upgraded defense vest, primordial energy martial arts cultivation for Seventh Realm advancement.
Poor? Better rely on national subsidies till battlefield promotions allow earning through monster slaying.
He tore open the parcel—two obsidian steel cases. Fingerprint verification opened the first, revealing six vials of deep purple liquid: Soul Water Elixir, 50ml.
Though modest in volume, Seventh Realm cultivation required potent tools. This surpassed even soul essence vials.
(End of Chapter)
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