Chapter 300 - 172: Spirit Marrow! Transaction
A heavy silence fell over the Governor’s Office Hall after Nie Xuanfeng finished speaking.
"Is there anything I can do to help lighten your burden, Governor?"
Chen Sheng saw his opening and spoke, breaking the silence in the Government Office Hall.
Nie Xuanfeng waved a hand, a kind and reassuring smile appearing on his face:
"Your top priority right now is the Battle of Wushan Mountain. Do your best to secure a larger share for the Government Office. As for dealing with the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance, you don’t need to concern yourself with that.
There will be plenty of opportunities for you to distinguish yourself after the Battle of Wushan Mountain is over. As for the Danxia Sect, you needn’t get involved. It’s enough to earn a favor. Though the Danxia Sect may be weaker than the other powers,
they still have deep reserves. If they learn of this ahead of time, I imagine they will be well-equipped to handle it."
His expectation for Chen Sheng was for him to secure a larger share for the Government Office in the Battle of Wushan Mountain.
Not for him to deal with the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance.
"I understand."
Chen Sheng nodded slightly, his expression serene.
’In truth, he knew it himself. In a situation this complex and tangled, it was unrealistic for him to think about getting involved with his current cultivation and strength.’
’After all, the gap between the Innate Realm and the Mystic Realm was immense.’
’Although he had yet to cross blows with a Mystic Realm expert, he knew that without using those few Spirit Talismans, he would not only be outmatched but also in grave danger. Experts of that realm were not to be trifled with.’
’However, that didn’t mean he couldn’t profit from the situation.’
"Oh, right. I have some good news for you."
Nie Xuanfeng suddenly smiled:
"Another core of Spirit Marrow has been discovered in the Wushan Yuan Ore. As is tradition, the strongest gets to claim it. If you can overcome the champions of the other six sects, the prize is yours.
Refining it would allow your cultivation to soar in a short period. It also possesses some of the effects of Bone Marrow Cleansing and Meridian Cutting, making it exceptionally valuable."
"Spirit Marrow?"
Chen Sheng raised an eyebrow, unfamiliar with the object.
Nie Xuanfeng explained,
"Spirit Marrow is the crystallized essence of qi from an Elemental Crystal Vein. It accumulates over countless years and solidifies into a tangible substance. It’s incredibly valuable and very easy to refine, but it is also quite rare.
In all the years we’ve held the Battle of Wushan Mountain, including this one, it has only been discovered four times. The fight for it is always incredibly fierce."
"I understand."
Chen Sheng nodded.
’Clearly, the Spirit Marrow had always belonged to the most capable.’
’And this time, he would be that capable one.’
"Although I believe you have a good chance of obtaining the Spirit Marrow, don’t get complacent. According to my investigations, Dharma Treasury from Golden Spring Temple has entered the Demon Suppression Tower to train. He intends to break through his bottleneck and comprehend a Mental Realm.
And while Zhang Daoming of Qingfeng Temple rarely acts, he was once the undisputed leader of the Ten Heroes. He is not to be underestimated either. You must not be careless."
Noticing Chen Sheng’s confidence, Nie Xuanfeng quickly added a word of caution.
On the surface, Chen Sheng currently appeared to be the strongest. After all, since he’d claimed the top spot among the Ten Heroes, neither Dharma Treasury nor Zhang Daoming had issued a challenge.
But that didn’t mean they were afraid of Chen Sheng. It was more likely that they were simply biding their time and building up their own strength.
"I understand. Thank you for the advice, Governor."
Chen Sheng nodded with a smile.
Of course, he had no intention of underestimating Dharma Treasury or Zhang Daoming, but he still possessed unshakeable confidence in himself.
’It was true that they were both True Inheritors of Major Sects.’
’But he was in no way inferior to them.’
’In fact, he might even be superior.’
’Both his Nine Nether Profound Gang and his Mental Realm gave him combat strength far beyond that of his peers.’
’With both combined...’
’Unless they had recently broken through to the Mystic Realm, he had absolutely nothing to fear.’
Just as the two were conversing, Vice Envoy Sun Yuzhi finally arrived. Her gaze swept over the blood-stained bundles on the floor before turning to Chen Sheng, a questioning look in her eyes.
"Vice Envoy, these men..."
Seeing her look, Chen Sheng didn’t hesitate and quickly explained the entire situation.
After hearing him out, Sun Yuzhi frowned:
"Let’s go. Come with me to the Danxia Sect."
"Go on."
Nie Xuanfeng didn’t stop them, simply waving a hand.
Although the Jingwu Bureau wouldn’t interfere in the Blood River Sect’s move against the Danxia Sect, this was a good chance for Chen Sheng to have them owe him a favor.
"Yes."
Chen Sheng rose and bowed with a cupped-fist salute.
He then quickly followed after Sun Yuzhi. Whether it was due to the urgency of the matter or the fact that he and Sun Yuzhi had already grown intimate, they did not travel by horse this time.
Instead, Sun Yuzhi grabbed Chen Sheng by the shoulder and took to the skies, vanishing over the horizon as a streak of light.
Innate Martial Masters could also fly, but not for long. Experts of the Mystic Realm were different. In this realm, one’s True Qi liquefied into True Essence, which was several times more potent than Gang Qi.
It was more than enough to sustain flight for long periods.
...
Not long after, Sun Yuzhi and Chen Sheng arrived at the Danxia Sect. After being announced, they were led into the main hall.
The Sect Leader of the Danxia Sect, Bai Qing, welcomed them personally. She was dressed in a magnificent court gown that accentuated her lush, graceful figure. With every glance, her eyes seemed to flow with a natural allure. Her every expression, from frown to smile, held an intoxicating charm that made one yearn to discover all her secrets.
"Yuzhi, has something happened?"
Bai Qing asked once they were seated.
She had a general understanding of the relationship between Sun Yuzhi and Chen Sheng, so for the two of them to arrive in such a hurry, something must have happened.
Hearing this, Sun Yuzhi glanced over at Chen Sheng:
"You tell her."
Chen Sheng gave a slight nod, then fixed his gaze on Bai Qing and said in a grave voice,
"Today, as I was passing near Yu Hua Forest, I was ambushed by villains from the Blood River Sect. After interrogating them, I learned that the Blood River Sect is preparing to launch a sneak attack on the Danxia Sect during the Battle of Wushan Mountain.