Dragon King Hall's Legend

Amidst the angry disputes of the crowd, Xia Ruochen had remained silent. Once the uproar died down, he slowly lifted his gaze to survey the scene, observing the crowd's expressions of shock and anger or deep worry before he finally spoke:

"Actually, I think the Dragon King has no such intentions, nor is he as wolfish as you claim. He genuinely wants to contribute to our country..."

"On what grounds?" one person asked, frowning tightly.

Hearing this, Xia Ruochen smiled and then took out the Divine Formation Disc that Mu Jinyu had given him from his arms.

Everyone present focused intently at the appearance of the Divine Formation Disc.

They recognized it; the disc, resembling a Fengshui Compass, was precisely the key item shown in the video that conjured the Spiritual Rain to mature Spiritual Medicine.

But how could it...

End up in the hands of their leader?

Could it be that they had truly misunderstood Mu Jinyu?

Seeing the changeable expressions of the crowd after he revealed the Divine Formation Disc, Xia Ruochen couldn't help but smile and say: "You've just seen this formation disc, which is indeed the key item for creating the Spirit Rain that matures Spiritual Medicine. If the Dragon King really had the ambitions you mentioned, he wouldn't have handed it over to me so easily. But the fact is, after contacting me and showing me the effects of the Catalytic Spirit Liquid, he entrusted this disc to me for safekeeping."

Upon hearing Xia Ruochen's words, some couldn't help but show expressions of shame, while others furrowed their brows tightly and then spoke: "Leader, could it be a ruse by the Dragon King, using this disc to trick you and then getting you to obtain some important things for him?"

They felt that in the video they watched earlier, this Divine Formation Disc appeared to be the key item, but it was quite possibly fake—a false image deliberately created by Mu Jinyu. In fact, the creation of the Catalytic Spirit Liquid might not require this formation disc at all.

Mu Jinyu might have used this disc to gain Xia Ruochen's trust in exchange for something more beneficial to him.

Others chimed in to agree: "Yes, Leader, you must be cautious. Have you checked if this formation disc can indeed mature Spiritual Medicine?"

"Of course I have."

Xia Ruochen said calmly, clapping his hands.

Soon, a soldier in a dark green battle uniform expressionlessly strode onto the platform and stood beside Xia Ruochen.

"Please."

Xia Ruochen said to the man.

At the same time, he reached out to retrieve a piece of Dragon Bone, practicing cultivation to inject True Yuan inside, and activated the scant Dragon Qi contained within.

Meanwhile, the soldier also practiced cultivation, his whole body glowing faintly green, and then Wood Attribute True Yuan poured into the Divine Formation Disc.

As the Wood Attribute True Yuan and Dragon Qi flowed into the Divine Formation Disc, it started to operate automatically, converting them into Yi Wood True Qi, and then a pool of Spiritual Liquid spilled out.

"Drip."

Under the concentrated watch of the crowd, Xia Ruochen retrieved a Spiritual Medicine Seed and tossed it into the pool of Spiritual Liquid.

Instantly, that seed sprouted and took root at an astonishing speed visible to the naked eye.

Soon, it became a seedling of Spiritual Medicine soaking in the Spiritual Liquid.

"It's Panxin Lotus..."

"It truly can mature Spiritual Medicine!"

"The Dragon King is indeed generous!"

The crowd couldn't help but exclaim in wonderment, some who had believed Mu Jinyu had ulterior motives now showed expressions of shame.

While stopping the activation of the Dragon Bone, Xia Ruochen gestured for the soldier beside him to halt as well, then glanced at the man who had just accused Mu Jinyu of laying a trap and said:

"I've checked; this Divine Formation Disc, when in my hands, under the right conditions, does mature Spiritual Medicine. You weren't entirely wrong, the Dragon King did indeed task me with two things after giving me the Divine Formation Disc."

"What things?" the man couldn't help but ask.

Some who maintained suspicion towards Mu Jinyu, upon hearing this, showed a look of realization, as they knew things weren't that simple.

Xia Ruochen replied calmly: "To gather enough cultivators with Wood Spirit Root, and to obtain Dragon Vein Land..."

"What kind of conditions are these?"

Upon hearing Xia Ruochen's words, the crowd couldn't help but show puzzled expressions.

Soon after, someone recalled the scene they had just witnessed of Xia Ruochen personally operating the Divine Formation Disc to mature Spiritual Medicine.

It seemed...

That soldier was indeed a cultivator with Wood Spirit Root, and had just used Wood Attribute True Yuan.

And Xia Ruochen had just held a piece of Dragon Bone, also using it to activate Dragon Qi into the Divine Formation Disc?

Realizing this, their expressions changed slightly.

Noticing that these people finally reacted, Xia Ruochen smiled and said: "Indeed, these two conditions were originally prerequisites for the Catalytic Spirit Liquid. To produce it, Wood Spirit Qi and Dragon Qi are required to convert within the formation disc into the Catalytic Spirit Liquid, so even if the Dragon King didn't mention it, we'd have to do it ourselves..."

"Moreover, the Dragon King even wants all our Great Xia Dragon Sparrow cultivators with Fire Spirit Root to go to him; he's teaching Alchemy, helping us cultivate Alchemists, so we can be self-sufficient and no longer have to rely on the Dragon King Hall!"

Hearing Xia Ruochen's last words, the expressions of everyone present changed. They couldn't help but shout in shock and joy:

"Really? Leader, is the Dragon King truly planning to help us cultivate Alchemists?"

"Will we really be able to produce Elixirs ourselves, without relying on the Dragon King Hall's charity?"

"Yes." Xia Ruochen nodded: "In fact, training Alchemists is also a step in the Dragon King's plan to perfect nationwide Martial Cultivation."

He said, taking out several bottles of Essence Qi Pills from his pocket and then distributing them, allowing each person to take one.

After everyone consumed the Essence Qi Pills under Xia Ruochen's guidance, they felt the medicinal power carefully and nodded understandingly:

"The medicinal power isn't very strong; it seems to be a first-grade low-level Elixir, quite suitable for those in the Essence Refining phase."

"Yes." Xia Ruochen nodded: "This Elixir is called the Essence Qi Pill, perfect for Martial Artists who haven't reached Energy Transformation cultivation to aid their training."

"Even those who can't cultivate, like the elderly and children, can restore Essence Qi and extend their longevity after consumption."

"The Dragon King invited me to revise the nationwide Martial Cultivation plan this time, with the intent to mass-produce this Essence Qi Pill, allowing the entire nation to access it for cultivation or improving the elderly's constitution, truly benefiting society!"

Saying this, he slowly raised his eyes, looking at the crowd in the conference room, whose faces now showed some shame, and spoke calmly: "He independently developed the Divine Formation Disc, allowing those who obtain it to create Catalytic Spirit Liquid, helping us cultivate Alchemists, enabling our Great Xia Dragon Sparrow to be self-sufficient. Once the Essence Qi Pills can be mass-produced, he plans for us to distribute them, and from start to finish, he has had no intention of seeking fame or profit..."

"And what about you?"

Xia Ruochen's tone suddenly intensified, carrying a hint of anger as he reprimanded:

"Over the past year, our Great Xia Dragon Sparrow has been using the official organization's name to incessantly compete with the Dragon King Hall for benefits and advantages. Yet, when faced with the responsibility of defending Huaxia, you all retreat, leaving the Dragon King Hall to bear the brunt!"

"The Dragon King is sincerely trying to contribute to the people of Huaxia and benefit society, yet you accuse him of hidden agendas and wolfish intentions, worried he might steal your achievements. But aren't your so-called achievements given by him?"

"If you continue to harbor hostility towards the Dragon King Hall and treat the Dragon King as an enemy, driving the Dragon King Hall away, see who among you can bear those consequences!"

"The next time there's a ferocious beast outbreak or a city massacre, who's going to resist then?!"

Hearing Xia Ruochen's reprimand, everyone turned pale, their faces showing panic and unease.