Chapter 82 Old Friends Return Amidst Storms, Leveraging the Power of the Chen Family of Jinling

In early April, spring arrived late in Chiyang County, and the cold wind remained biting.

For over a month, you have been living an extremely regular 'two-faced life'.

During the day, you nurtured your yuan seed in the library, and at night, you went to the canyon to maintain traps and hone your blade techniques.

After consuming a large amount of Origin Sand, your cultivation steadily improved.

You successfully opened three more main acupoints, and the yuan power within your body became increasingly robust.

However, with in-depth research into the 'History of Tannan Geological Changes'.

And daily on-site observations around the canyon, you keenly noticed changes.

"The magnetic field deep within the canyon is becoming increasingly chaotic."

"Moreover, the frequency of activity of surrounding mutated beasts is abnormally increasing."

"This indicates that the precursor to the Spiritual Qi tide has begun."

According to the experience from the last simulation, by the end of April, which is half a month from now.

That bizarre 'Inverted Mountain' phantom will be discovered for the first time.

What will follow will be a frenzied mutated beast riot and the convergence of various forces.

"Relying solely on the current physical traps is fine for dealing with stragglers."

"But if facing the private armies of powerful syndicates like Tannan Heavy Industry, which possess heavy firepower, it's still too weak."

"And there's that old Origin Opening Realm guy, I need to give him something strong."

You need stronger firepower and beast-repelling agents for mutated beasts.

"Beast-repelling agents, high-explosive mines, even military-grade poison gas bombs..."

These things cannot be bought on the black market.

In a small place like Chiyang County, don't even think about it.

"I need to find a reliable channel, preferably a local power."

In your mind, a young face with a scholarly air suddenly appeared.

Chen Zixuan.

A top student from Jinling University, the third young master of the Jinling Chen family.

The bespectacled boy whom you saved in the hail storm during the last simulation.

"Calculating the time, their clueless expedition team should be about to set off to court death in the Taihu Lake uninhabited zone."

A playful smile curled at your lips.

"Since it's a connection delivered to my doorstep, it'd be a waste not to use it."

That afternoon.

You found the landlord and told him you were going back to school.

Then, you slung on your tactical backpack and boarded the bus heading to the Taihu Lake uninhabited zone.

...

Two days later, at the edge of Taihu Lake.

This was a desolate saline-alkali land, with only a few dead Populus euphratica trees swaying in the wind.

Relying on your memory, you easily found the abandoned forester's cabin.

Pushing open the door, the room was full of dust, clearly untouched for a long time.

You didn't mind, skillfully cleared a space, and started a fire.

Then you took out dry rations from your backpack, eating while quietly waiting.

April 7th, evening.

The previously clear sky suddenly changed dramatically.

Dark clouds gathered, strong winds howled, and a rare hailstorm arrived as expected.

Pellets of ice rattled on the roof, making dense sounds, and the temperature plummeted within half an hour.

"They're here."

You put down the book in your hand and looked towards the door.

Almost the next second.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A series of urgent and weak knocks on the door sounded, mixed with the howling wind and rain.

"Help... Is anyone there... Help!"

You stood up and opened the door.

Wind and rain poured in, and four disheveled figures stumbled inside.

Two men and two women, carrying expensive hiking backpacks, drenched and shivering.

It was Chen Zixuan and his group!

Among them, the girl in the red assault jacket had a pale face and tightly closed eyes.

She had clearly fallen into a hypothermic coma.

"Quick! Save her!"

The tall boy, Tang Xuan, frantically tried to drag the girl towards the fire, but Chen Zixuan pushed him away.

"Don't move! You'll kill her! Don't you understand rewarming shock?!" Although Chen Zixuan's teeth were chattering from the cold, he still retained his rationality.

Watching this familiar scene, your heart was unmoved, and you even felt like laughing.

"Move aside."

You barked coldly and stepped forward.

The subsequent procedure was heartbreakingly familiar to you.

You reprimanded the short-haired girl to help take off the wet clothes, wrapped the injured person in a dry blanket, and then used your cultivation to drive out the cold.

This time, you did it with even greater ease.

As a Kaiyuan Realm Expert, your control over yuan power and Qi and blood had long reached a subtle level.

You didn't need to expend a large amount of Qi and blood like last time; you simply placed your palm on the girl's back.

You transmitted a gentle wisp of water-elemental yuan power.

"Om—"

The yuan power entered her body, instantly protecting her heart Meridians and gently promoting blood circulation.

In just five minutes.

"Cough cough..."

Xiao Yu exhaled a mouthful of cold air, her complexion quickly turned rosy, and her breathing became steady and strong.

"She... she's alive?!"

Chen Zixuan slumped on the ground, pushing up his fogged glasses.

He looked at you in surprise and said, "This... this is? Are you a Martial Artist?!"

"Something like that."

You replied indifferently, offering no further explanation.

Afterward, you helped the other three clear their stiff Meridians.

That feeling of warm current flowing through their entire bodies made them even more grateful to you, wishing they could immediately become your disciples.

It was late at night, and the wind and rain had not stopped.

The five of them sat around the campfire, drinking the hot soup you had cooked.

During their casual chat, Chen Zixuan proactively handed over his pure gold business card, his tone respectful.

"Big Brother, I'll never forget your life-saving grace! My name is Chen Zixuan, the third son of the Jinling Chen family."

"If you ever go to Jinling in the future, just give the word if you need anything!"

You took the business card, glanced at it, and a slight smile played on your lips.

"No need for the future."

You looked at Chen Zixuan, your tone calm.

"I have something now that I need your help with."

"Huh?" Chen Zixuan was startled, then patted his chest and promised.

"Just say it! As long as I can do it, I won't refuse!"

"I need a batch of supplies."

You pulled out a pre-written list from your embrace and handed it to him.

"1. High-purity beast-repelling powder."

"2. Precision demolition explosives."

"3. A certain amount of special metal Materials."

Chen Zixuan took the list and glanced at it, his expression slightly changing.

"These... these are all controlled substances."

"Especially this quantity of explosives, it's enough to flatten a small hilltop."

"Big Brother, what are you planning to..."

"I'm going to Sunset Canyon to hunt a high-level mutated beast, so I need to set up traps."

You casually made up an excuse, looking him directly in the eyes, "Can you handle it?"

"Yes!"

Chen Zixuan gritted his teeth.

"Although it's a bit troublesome, since Big Brother needs it, I'll find a way to get the goods through my family's channels!"

"And... I'll give you a 50% discount!"

He was also a smart person.

Being able to befriend such a young and promising Martial Artist, this price was completely worth it.

Moreover, although these items were sensitive, for the Jinling Chen family, it was just a matter of a word.

"Very good."

You nodded in satisfaction.

"Deliver the goods to Old Wang's auto repair shop in Chiyang County. I'll transfer the money to you."

This transaction only cost you 200,000 federation coin.

But it exchanged for ample resources.

Especially those explosives.

You recalled that arrogant Tannan Heavy Industry Enshrined.

"Last time you almost killed me with a punch from a distance."

"This time, I've prepared a big gift for you."

"Hope you like it."

The deal was struck.

You stayed in the cabin for a day until the heavy rain stopped.

Upon parting, Chen Zixuan and the others were reluctant to say goodbye, even wanting to invite you back to Jinling with them.

But you politely declined.

"If fate allows, we will meet again."

You waved your hand and embarked on your journey home alone.

Soon after returning to Chiyang County, Chen Zixuan's supplies arrived through the Chen family's channels.

Looking at the boxes of explosives and beast-repelling powder marked with danger signs, you smiled.

For the next half month, you began your final frantic arrangements.

You buried a large number of remote-controlled explosives beneath the Cobble Beach where the 'heavenly river water lotus' was about to appear.

You scattered high-concentration beast-repelling powder along the necessary paths of various traps.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, the calendar turned to the end of April.

Late that night.

You were sitting atop Skeleton Cliff, wiping the long blade in your hand.

Suddenly.

From deep within the distant canyon, a strange purple light appeared without warning.

The light pierced through the thick fog, projecting a gigantic, Inverted Mountain phantom into the air!

"Om—"

The earth trembled slightly, and the Spiritual Qi concentration in the air began to surge.

"It's here!"

You abruptly stood up, a sharp glint flashing in your eyes.

The Inverted Mountain phenomenon had finally appeared.