Martial Ascent to Divinity

Deng Zhijue said: "Additionally, Hall Master Wang has specially applied for a Concentration Pill, ten sticks of Concentration Incense, and an Embracing Essence Pill for you, which will arrive with the first reward from the Eagle Plan."

An increase of at least 3 million.

"Many thanks to Hall Master Wang," Zhou Leng said with heartfelt gratitude.

"All you need to do is focus on your cultivation, that's the greatest thanks you can give him," Deng Zhijue said.

Zhou Leng nodded and asked, "I know about the Special Selection Student; what is the Holy Land? There's never any information online, and I've never heard anyone mention it."

Deng Zhijue showed a look of regret and said, "I've only heard Innate masters talk about it; I don't have the qualifications to ask in detail. In short, it's a very special cultivation treasure land, everyone who enters gains immense benefits."

Zhou Leng put down the contract and said, "Instructor, I want to report something to you."

"Go ahead."

"When I was in Demon City, I encountered the men of Yan Fenggang, the fifth member of the Five Tigers of Shuizhou... I killed a few of them..."

Zhou Leng shared the parts of the story he could.

After listening, Deng Zhijue pondered for a moment and said, "Wait for a moment."

Deng Zhijue took out the Demonized Watch, searched, and then made a phone call, putting it on speaker.

"Hello," a lazy voice from Yan Fenggang was heard from the other side.

"I'm Captain Deng Zhijue from the Martial Guard Bureau," Deng Zhijue said expressionlessly.

"May I ask what this is about?" Yan Fenggang's voice changed slightly.

"Please come to the Martial Guard Bureau within 24 hours and clearly explain your company's subordinate's attack on our Apprentice Martial Guard Zhou Leng in Demon City. The nature of this incident is very serious, and I hope you don't mislead yourself."

It took several seconds before Yan Fenggang slowly said, "Rest assured, I will immediately bring people to the Martial Guard Bureau to narrate the facts."

Deng Zhijue hung up the phone and looked at Zhou Leng, "As long as Yan Fenggang has some sense, he won't bother you again. If he really does, remember to contact me. Last time, I tested the caliber of the leader of the Five Tigers of Shuizhou; this time, I'll test the fifth."

"Thank you, instructor!" Zhou Leng said loudly.

"Go back to cultivating," Deng Zhijue said with a smile.

"Yes."

Zhou Leng was about to turn around, holding the invitation letter, and said, "Instructor, I've heard this can be traded?"

"Of course, you can decide on your own."

Zhou Leng was about to continue asking when Deng Zhijue suddenly looked at the Demonized Watch and swiftly stood up.

As he walked out, he said in a deep voice, "There's another demon-related murder case in Ruge District; I'm going to check it out. If possible, I'll take a few of you to the scene."

The two parted ways.

Deng Zhijue walked a few steps and glanced back at Zhou Leng.

Supplementary staircase agreement, with an added penalty clause.

The penalty is not for Zhou Leng.

It's for his recommender, Wang Boxiong.

Wang Boxiong didn't let him speak.

Night.

Yan Fenggang entered the Martial Guard Bureau with two people, alone.

He walked down the steps with a dark face, passing through the dense stone pillars.

A familiar car stopped by the roadside, the window rolled down.

"Brother?"

Yan Fenggang looked at Tian Wenhua, anxious and got into the car.

The car started.

"Tell me what's going on."

"You already know the cause of this matter, first my little brother Tu Rong at the nightclub... Later Yu Baocheng was sent by me to connect with Mark... Then Martial Guard actually directly called me, so I could only find two people to take the blame."

Tian Wenhua pondered for a moment and said, "Do you think the Martial Guard Bureau will come after you because of the Demon City incident?"

"Why else?" Yan Fenggang asked.

"The aim is not in the wine. The one who truly wants Zhou Leng dead isn't you," Tian Wenhua sighed.

Yan Fenggang suddenly realized and said, "I understand. Martial Guard Bureau generally doesn't interfere with Demon City matters. It must be the Martial Guard found out you were investigating Zhou Leng, so they rattle the tiger by borrowing my case as a warning to you not to act rashly."

Tian Wenhua sneered and said, "They're really protective. Now, the Innate masters are fighting to their brains for the Headless God, and that Zhao Third Young Master hasn't left yet, all eyes are on Rucheng, I don't want to be the one stepping out then."

"And you..."

"Check it further."

After dinner, Zhou Leng walked toward Xiaoru Village.

Zhang Xinglie sent a voice call.

"My friend said, if you plan to go to the Dwarves' world, it's best to set off on the 28th of this month. This time it's a big caravan, very safe. The next big caravan is after the year. Of course, you can join a small caravan, but it's very dangerous, my friend doesn't recommend it."

"Alright, I'll think about it. What about you?"

"If I go this month, I have time. But if it's after the year, it may not be certain."

"I'll give you an answer tomorrow."

"Okay."

Zhou Leng walked and contemplated, finally taking out the invitation letter to the Elite Training Camp of the Martial Guard Department.

The opening date is December 1st.

For two weeks.

It's now November, soon the 28th.

Zhou Leng checked the information on the Elite Training Camp of the Martial Guard Department and frowned.

If it were a training camp from Yunhua Jinjing, its value would be incredibly high.

But this training camp, it's just okay.

Overall, its worth isn't even comparable to two weeks of cultivation in the Fierce Beast world.

Following Xiaoba for training resources is even more than what such a level of training camp offers.

After thinking, Zhou Leng decided to contact Li Linhan, Xue Chengsong, and Rao Mingxian, who have connections in Rucheng, asking them to help find anyone interested in buying the training camp qualification.

Li Linhan only replied with one sentence: "Are you sure you want to give up this opportunity?"

"Yes, there's a scheduling conflict."

"Alright."

Xue Chengsong eagerly replied, "You kid have grown up, you're even willing to sell this training camp? In need of money?"

"I just happened to have a scheduling conflict, so I'm selling it off."

"Alright, wait for my news. This thing is always in demand, especially for those going for the Martial Guard. If my qualifications weren't so poor, I'd definitely buy it."

Rao Mingxian sent a string of question marks.

"Such a valuable qualification, and you're willing to sell it? Zhang Xinglie had no choice, and it's worth a billion, but this one isn't worth that much."

"I can't go because of some matters, better to sell it."

"I'll ask around with friends, see if anyone is willing. By the way, this is worth about eight million on the market, so even if you sell it, don't sell it cheap."

"Okay. If you want it, I can give you a discount." Zhou Leng knew the other wouldn't want it for free.

"A few months ago, if I had asked Grandpa, he'd definitely have helped me buy it, even at the original price, but now it's difficult."

"This..." Zhou Leng felt it wasn't appropriate to delve into their family matters.

"Actually, it's nothing much. It's just that Patriarch Rao wants to send something to Third Young Master Zhao, and a big deficit has occurred, so he borrowed a lot of money from Grandpa."

"Is it the Rao family of Kai Minghe Martial Arts Hall?"

"Yes."

"No wonder the Martial Arts Room prices have gone up recently; looks like the Rao family is really short on money."

Rao Mingxian said, "For the Rao Patriarch to prepare for Third Young Master Zhao, preparations started several months ago, supposedly amounting to five or six billion."

"That's a bit exaggerated, isn't it?"

"It's really necessary. Many times, even projects involving tens of billions or matters on which Rao's family's life depends are just a matter of a word from the Zhao family. Those smaller forces struggle just to find a way to send gifts to the Zhao family."

Approaching Xiaoru Village, Deng Zhijue sent over new case materials.

"This time someone else is taking over; there's no way for you guys to come. I'll send the materials to you; read them to gain experience."

As he walked, Zhou Leng browsed through the materials.

This case is very similar to the last one.

Also happening in the nearby community, it's another death caused by summoning a Demon.

The family that died had a child attending Fifty-Ninth Middle School.

Zhou Leng casually replied to Deng Zhijue.

"I suggest investigating Fifty-Ninth Middle School."

"Already sent someone there."

Zhou Leng sighed deeply; in recent years, more and more people have fallen into demonization.

The next day, Zhou Leng contacted Zhang Xinglie to officially inform him of the dwarf world trip.

Zhang Xinglie immediately responded that he would prepare and go together.

Yunhua Martial Arts Academy.

"Teacher Liu, I'd like to take about half a month to a month's leave."

"Hmm? Where are you planning to cultivate?"

"Dwarf world."

"The dwarf world is fine, but it's full of beastmen, more dangerous than Demon City."

"I have a friend who's going; we've grown up together, and since he asked me, I'd go once."

"Did he promise some substantial benefits?"

"No, not really."

"What's his realm?"

"Late-stage Blood Transport."

"You're about to advance to mid-stage Body Refining, which means, in reality, he's hoping to ask for your help?"

"Well... probably not. If he wanted help, he would say directly."

"You're too honest. He hasn't clearly stated any benefits yet calls you along, that means he wants you to help him. This happens often."

"He's not like that, besides, even if it's helping him, it's quite normal."

"You... last time you refused Third Young Master Zhao, many people already know. Don't tell me you're doing this twice for the same person."

"Indeed it's for the same person, but... I know my decision well."

"You... sigh... think it over; the upcoming mid-term exams are crucial. This month could go wasted, making you fall off the top tier."

"I'll still cultivate along the way, and the dwarf world is also a great place to experience."

"Alright. Remember to bring plenty of pills. If anything happens, use the name of Yunhua Martial Arts Academy; even the Steel Dwarves have to weigh that."

"Thank you, Teacher Liu."

"Also, on your journey, think about yourself first, then others, understand?"

"I understand."

The following day, Xue Chengsong called; a friend wants to buy the training camp qualification, hoping to discuss it further.

That night, Zhou Leng went, but negotiations failed in the end.

The issue wasn't the price, but the "quota certificate."

Zhang Xinglie had mentioned before, pills for Qi Nourishing and Blood Transport Period are numerous, so easy to buy.

The worst is spending a bit more money.

But for Body Refining Stage and Vitality Stage, or even higher Innate Realm, many pills aren't about money.

It's about raw materials being too scarce and the difficulty of refining.

Strengthening Body Pills for Body Refining Stage, 'Tiger Bone and Leopard Tendon Pills' for Vitality Stage, constantly in shortage.

Without backing from a major force or having a quota certificate, individual martial artists almost can't buy at the original price.

Without these pills, one can still cultivate.

But lacking pills early, using them too late in the late stage, potential gets depleted.

Inspired by Zhang Xinglie, Zhou Leng aimed for a quota certificate even more.

Otherwise, giving more money, but if unable to buy Strengthening Body or Leopard Tendon Pills, holding onto money is useless.

After another day, the parties negotiated again.

Ultimately, Zhou Leng sold the training camp qualification for five million plus a one-year quota certificate.

With a quota certificate, future core elixirs needed for Body Refining and Vitality Stage or other pills wouldn't be a problem.