The Entry-plundering Demon Hunter

「Dormitory Zone 1.」

A sweet-looking girl stood outside the gate.

In front of her were five cases.

Each case was stamped with a logo and bore the words ’Medical Administration’.

Every student who passed by was stunned by the girl’s beauty.

However, when they saw the suitcases,

they were so shocked their jaws nearly hit the floor.

Five suitcases stamped with the Medical Administration logo were already worth a fortune.

And she had just casually placed them on the ground...

Just as they were all guessing who the suitcases were for,

Lin Yi hurried out of the dormitory area with Zhou Qi and Feng Lei.

"Hello!"

Approaching the girl, Lin Yi quickly greeted her.

The girl smiled lightly and introduced herself. "Hello, my name is Han Xi’Er. I’m Chief Doctor Tang’s assistant. She asked me to deliver these compound potions to you!"

"My sister’s assistant? Thank you so much!"

Lin Yi nodded hastily.

"You’re welcome. Chief Doctor Tang also said that you’re not to wander off for the next few days. You are to call her at noon and in the evening every day to report your whereabouts!"

"If you miss a single call, she’ll come to the school to find you immediately!"

Han Xi’Er continued, still smiling.

Hearing this, Lin Yi’s brow furrowed. "Is that really necessary? I’m not a kid anymore. Does she have to monitor me like this?"

"Chief Doctor Tang is just looking out for you. Jail City is too dangerous; it’s not a suitable place for you right now."

"I’ll be back in a month to deliver more medicine!"

After saying her piece, Han Xi’Er left.

Looking at the five cases of compound potions on the ground,

Feng Lei stroked his chin and said, "Your sister is really something else, and she treats you so well. Just these five cases of compound potions... not even counting your case, the other four are worth over a million!"

"Your case is even crazier. It has to be worth at least two million!"

Lin Yi nodded. Tang Qinru had told him about the price of compound potions before.

And the prices she had quoted were considerably cheaper than the market rate.

Right now, on the open market, a First-Grade Compound Potion goes for around 50,000.

A Second-Grade Compound Potion can fetch between 120,000 and 130,000.

A Third-Grade potion was priced between 350,000 and 380,000.

So, when Feng Lei estimated Lin Yi’s case was worth two million, he was actually being conservative.

The open market fluctuated wildly every day.

Prices shot up and down, but the cost of First- and Second-Grade potions always remained high.

A compound potion priced at 50,000 a bottle today could jump to 55,000 or even over 60,000 in a couple of days.

It all came down to demand.

Typically, more people needed First- and Second-Grade Compound Potions.

Those who could use Third- or even Fourth-Grade potions usually bought them directly from the Medical Administration.

They were rarely seen on the market.

This was mainly because there were very few Martial Artists who had reached Four-Star or above.

Thus, the demand wasn’t as high.

When Zhou Qi heard the prices Feng Lei quoted, his scalp went numb.

A single case of First-Grade Compound Potions was worth 300,000.

This wasn’t just a monetary debt; it was a massive favor.

Lin Yi smiled. "Zhou Qi, take two cases back to the dorm. When Sun Tao gets back, give one to him!"

"I’ll hold on to the other two for Wei Nan and Shen Mengyi!"

"I’ll give Shen Mengyi hers when I see her later!"

"Alright!"

Zhou Qi nodded, stepped forward, and stored the two cases of First-Grade Compound Potions in his wristband.

In the blink of an eye, potions worth millions vanished into thin air.

"Let’s go. We’ll find Shen Mengyi first, then head straight to the hospital, okay?"

Zhou Qi and Feng Lei both nodded.

The three of them made a beeline for the girls’ dormitory.

After they found Shen Mengyi and gave her the case of First-Grade Compound Potions,

there was an inevitable round of thanks.

After that, Lin Yi and the others finally rushed over to the hospital.

「Songshan City Martial Arts Hospital.」

After asking for directions along the way, they finally found the room shared by Wei Nan, Sun Tao, and Wei Shang.

All three were in the same hospital room.

This had been specially arranged by Tang Qinru.

She did it to make it more convenient for Lin Yi to visit them.

This way, he wouldn’t have to go searching room by room.

When Lin Yi and the others walked in, they found that Wei Nan, Sun Tao, and Wei Shang were all awake.

They were resting in their respective hospital beds.

However, none of them could get up and walk around.

After all, they had just gotten out of surgery and needed a few more days to recover.

When Lin Yi’s group entered the room, Wei Nan, Wei Shang, and the others all smiled.

"We were just talking about what time you guys would get here!" Wei Nan said with a faint laugh.

Having just had surgery, his voice was very soft and a bit weak.

"Oh? So who guessed right?"

Lin Yi asked with a smile.

"Me, of course. No one knows you better than I do!" Wei Nan said, grinning.

Lin Yi smiled and looked at them.

"You were all incredibly lucky to make it out of this alive!"

Wei Nan and Sun Tao both nodded.

Their expressions dimmed. "It’s true. This whole experience made us realize we’re still not strong enough!"

"If our realms were just a bit higher, would we have had to be afraid of those beasts?

Once I’m out of the hospital, I have to keep training!"

"I’ll push for Two-Star, then Three-Star, and then I’ll go back to Jail City and hunt those beasts!"

"I refuse to believe it’ll be impossible! Sooner or later, I’ll be able to strut through Jail City without a care in the world!"

Seeing Wei Nan’s defiant expression,

Lin Yi smiled and took out a case of compound potions.

"Here, take this!"

"But don’t use it now. You’re not fit for training yet. Wait until you’re discharged, then use it to push for Two-Star!"

At these words, Wei Nan quickly opened the case.

When he saw the six compound potions arranged inside,

he said, his face a mask of shock, "Where did you get so many of these?"

"My sister gave them to me. She said she’ll send a case every month from now on to fund your training. Think of it as an investment!"

"Your sister? Tang Qinru?"

Wei Nan said in surprise.

Seeing Lin Yi nod, he said with a face full of envy, "Why don’t I have an amazing sister like that!"

"How about you lend her to me for a couple of days?"

"Sure, why don’t you go ask her if she’s okay with it!"

"On second thought, never mind. You’d better just thank Sister Qingru for me!"

At that, everyone in the room burst into laughter.

Jokes were jokes, but

Wei Nan and Sun Tao naturally understood.

Tang Qinru was only giving them these compound potions for Lin Yi’s sake.

It was also to prevent a similar incident from happening again, to keep Lin Yi from risking his life in Jail City.

That was why she was investing in Wei Nan and the others.

Otherwise, no matter how wealthy someone was, they wouldn’t just give so much money to invest in a few complete strangers for no reason.

In their hearts, Wei Nan and Sun Tao deeply etched the memory of this kindness.

...

「Dragon Tiger Mountain.」

The Elder Celestial Master and Yi Nanshan were both sitting cross-legged in a scenic spot.

They were meditating with their eyes closed, sensing the primordial energy of heaven and earth.

At their realm, raising one’s cultivation level depended entirely on primordial energy.

After a long while, the Elder Celestial Master slowly opened his eyes.

The vista before him was as beautiful as a painting come to life.

But for him, he had long since seen enough of it.

"I really don’t have the patience to sit here and meditate like you!"

Beside him, Yi Nanshan also opened his eyes.

A sharp glint flashed through his profound eyes.

The Elder Celestial Master laughed. "You can’t sit still, which means your mind is troubled by unresolved matters. With a heart full of worries, how could you possibly sit still?"

"We who cultivate the Dao pursue a calm mind and a peaceful heart. If we were like you, what would be the point of entering the Dao?"

Yi Nanshan nodded. "Before I came, Qinru gave me a call."

"She said that after she finishes her work this weekend, she’s bringing Lin Yi up the mountain to become your disciple!"

"Oh?"

The Elder Celestial Master was startled for a moment, then gave a faint, knowing smile and nodded.

"I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. For me to take a Martial God as my disciple in this lifetime... it must be a sign of significant fate!"

Yi Nanshan glanced at him. "Not long ago, the Town Martial Department made a move. They suppressed and killed many disciples affiliated with the Yao Family!"

"But I can’t help but feel there’s something fishy about it!"

"That Old Yao, although he’s impatient for quick success and a bit extreme in his methods,"

"he shouldn’t be foolish enough to do something like this. Especially not at this critical juncture. Wouldn’t that be openly telling the Town Martial Department that they were the ones who sent people after Xiaoyi?"

The Elder Celestial Master smiled. "You’re referring to the time Lin Yi suffered a spiritual attack?"

"Correct!" Yi Nanshan nodded.

"There are always those who wish for nothing but chaos, who want to shatter the order of the New District and incite infighting among the families so they can reap the rewards."

"And Old He is a hothead, even more extreme in his actions than Old Yao!"

"I’m afraid he’s being used and doesn’t even realize it."

"Besides, don’t forget, it’s not just the local families who covet the New District and want to throw it into turmoil!"

At these words, Yi Nanshan’s expression changed.

He whipped his head around to look at the Elder Celestial Master. "Elder Mu Ru, what do you mean by that?"

"Could it be that outsiders are also involved?"

The Elder Celestial Master stroked his long beard and tilted his head back, roaring with laughter.

"HAHAHA... I’ve said enough. Heaven’s secrets must not be revealed!"

"I am one who has transcended the mortal world. I no longer involve myself in worldly affairs!"

"Dragon Tiger Mountain is dedicated to the cultivation of the Dao, focused on cultivating the mind and virtue..."

Yi Nanshan looked at the Elder Celestial Master, who was putting on the air of someone completely detached from the mortal world.

His face darkened. "Keep pretending. Go on, keep up the act for me!"

"’Heaven’s secrets must not be revealed’? ’Cultivating the mind and virtue’?"

"If you were really so detached, how would you know so much about the affairs of the Town Martial Department, the Yao Family, and our Yi Family?"

"How could you even know that someone wants to muddy the waters in the New District?"

Yi Nanshan directly shattered the Elder Celestial Master’s little act.

The Elder Celestial Master quickly held up his hand, pinching his fingers together as if calculating. "I divined it!"

"Oh, shut up. The more you try to explain, the worse it looks. If you weren’t interested, why would you be divining such things? Why don’t you try divining if it’s going to rain tomorrow, or if the wind will blow the day after!"

"If you’re really that bored, go calculate how many years you have left, or when your next breakthrough will be!"

"Why are you wasting your time divining the fates of us mortals?"

Yi Nanshan’s words left the Elder Celestial Master speechless.

The profound, otherworldly image he had just projected completely crumbled.

Finding himself with no defense, the Elder Celestial Master simply closed his eyes.

And resumed his meditation...