13: Ninth level of the acquired realm

The name of this Medicinal Pill sounds very specific.

Jiang Chen isn't clear about the concept of a Third-Grade Medicinal Pill yet, but he doesn't need this Medicinal Pill at the moment. This time, Cheng Yurou couldn't even endure one hour. If he were to use another Medicinal Pill, wouldn't it be even more terrifying?

As for the Major Achievement Saber Technique, Jiang Chen was quite tempted.

Beginner, Minor Achievement, Proficient, Major Achievement, Perfection (Grandmaster).

Mastering each Realm level requires at least decades of effort to learn.

Moreover, if one's Aptitude is insufficient, advancing to the next level is even harder than ascending to Heaven.

However, Jiang Chen possesses the Martial Dao Saint Body destiny, so the improvement of these techniques is merely a matter of course.

It's still the third choice: one hundredfold enhancement of the Physical Body!

This is exactly what Jiang Chen needs most right now.

Strength!

Jiang Chen has already experienced the power of a strong Physical Body.

One force can subdue ten techniques.

His previous Physical Body cultivation allowed him to pulverize a person into a bloody mist with a single punch.

If it were enhanced a hundredfold, Jiang Chen was very much looking forward to what level of power he could reach.

"Choose three!"

Jiang Chen's thought moved.

As the martial arts scroll closed, a mysterious power surged into Jiang Chen's body.

Jiang Chen immediately felt his body being rapidly transformed.

The Body Tempering effect that ordinary Martial Artists dream of, which requires years of arduous effort and suffering to achieve, was rapidly accomplished in Jiang Chen's body.

The process did not last long.

Jiang Chen clenched his fist and felt a surge of explosive power.

"Previously, my strength could reach ten thousand catties."

"Now it should be able to reach a million catties!"

Even Jiang Chen was startled by the magnitude of his strength increase.

He brought up the panel.

Other sections remained unchanged.

Only the Physical Body cultivation column showed a change.

【Physical Body Cultivation: Houtian Realm Ninth Layer】

"With a million catties of strength, I'm only at the Houtian Realm Ninth Layer?"

"Then what kind of terrifying existence is the Xiantian Realm?"

"And there are even stronger Earth Martial Realm and Heavenly Martial Realm..."

Before, Jiang Chen thought that with his ten thousand catties of strength, even though he was only at Houtian Realm Third Layer, he might have a chance to fight against the Xiantian Realm, just like he could make countless mistakes, but if his opponent made just one mistake and was hit by him, they would definitely be crippled.

But now it seems the gap between Realms is like a chasm.

"I still need to keep a low profile."

With the martial arts scroll, reaching divine cultivation is only a matter of time; there's no need to put himself in danger.

"With this tiger head, I should be able to move to Dongfeng Town after returning."

Jiang Chen thought to himself.

Then he looked at the martial arts scroll again.

It showed that the next opening required 20 enemy kill points.

However, Jiang Chen had already anticipated this.

Fortunately, slaying these demons also yields enemy kill points, so he wasn't worried.

It is said that some demon lairs easily have dozens or hundreds of demons clustered together. Once he gains strength and masters a few powerful Martial Arts, he can delve into demon lairs and easily obtain enough enemy kill points.

However, Wu Huai Mountain is merely a primeval forest. Although wild beasts roam rampant and resources are abundant, there aren't many true demons born there, and the resources are just some herbs for ordinary people.

Otherwise, how could these villages exist around it?

By late night, the dense fog had gradually dissipated.

Shen Lingshu, who was unconscious, gradually woke up.

After all, Jiang Chen knew the efficacy of the jin chuang pill.

He himself had been severely injured and was quickly saved by it.

Shen Lingshu was also a Martial Artist, and her injuries, though appearing severe, did not harm her internal organs.

So she recovered quickly.

"You are... Jiang Chen from Da Huai Village? You saved me!?"

Shen Lingshu woke up without shouting. She even looked down at the bandage wrapped around her chest and her clothes, which were only half-shredded, and her pretty face flushed slightly.

But Shen Lingshu was not an ignorant woman.

Jiang Chen had taken off her clothes to bandage her wounds.

Furthermore, for her severe injuries to recover so quickly, Jiang Chen must have given her a very precious healing Medicinal Pill.

At this moment, she could even feel a burning Medicinal Pill power slowly spreading throughout her body.

"You're awake?"

Jiang Chen looked at Shen Lingshu.

"Yes, thank you for saving my life. I have no way to repay you now, but I will remember this kindness."

Shen Lingshu looked at Jiang Chen and said seriously.

Jiang Chen, upon hearing this, was secretly pleased.

On the surface, however, he remained calm.

"You're welcome."

"By the way, where is that son of a bitch, Jiang De?"

Shen Lingshu suddenly remembered.

Jiang De not only killed her friends in the village but also tried to kill her. This grudge must be avenged.

"It's a bit of a pity, you can't get revenge."

"He was killed by this tiger."

Jiang Chen pointed to the tiger head beside him and said.

Shen Lingshu's beautiful eyes widened in surprise. Killed by a tiger?

How did that sound so coincidental?

However, Shen Lingshu was also a smart person. Since Jiang Chen had saved her life, she naturally wouldn't ask too many questions.

"It's good that he's dead. Jiang De was a sanctimonious, despicable, and shameless man. He deserved to die. I only regret not being able to stab him a couple of times."

Shen Lingshu gritted her teeth and said. In her anger, she inadvertently pulled at her wound, immediately wincing in pain and gasping for a breath of cold air.

"Your injury just healed, don't get angry."

Jiang Chen was very satisfied with Shen Lingshu's behavior; she didn't ask too many questions.

"By the way, I heard you passed the Black Yamen's preliminary assessment?"

Jiang Chen asked.

Passing the Black Yamen's preliminary assessment is equivalent to a Heaven-Defying opportunity to change one's destiny.

Shen Lingshu should know a lot about Martial Dao.

"Not exactly. I only qualified in terms of Aptitude. To become a true Black Yamen preliminary member, I need to reach at least Body Tempering Realm Eighth Layer. I'm still a long way off."

Shen Lingshu sighed wistfully and said.

"Body Tempering Realm Eighth Layer?"

Jiang Chen was slightly surprised. At least this Realm was the highest he had heard of so far.

Even the wanted criminal who escaped to the town last time didn't have such high cultivation.

"Could it be that all members of the Black Yamen are Body Tempering Realm experts?"

Jiang Chen's eyes darted around, and he deliberately asked.

"Pfft."

"How could that be."

Shen Lingshu immediately laughed, seemingly touched by Jiang Chen's naivety.

Then she patiently explained.

"The Black Yamen is an organization of the Great Lan Dynasty specifically for dealing with demons and some Martial Artists who violate laws with their martial arts."

"Body Tempering Realm Eighth Layer is only the requirement for preliminary members."

"One must step into the Acquired Realm to become a formal member, with the position called First Class Little Flag."

"Thereafter, for every three layers of cultivation increased, the official rank automatically rises by one grade."

"For example, from First Class Little Flag to Second Class Little Flag, and then to First Class Little Flag."

"If one can reach the Innate Realm, they can be promoted to Banner Officer."

Shen Lingshu's eyes also held a glimmer of longing, anticipating the day she could reach the Innate Realm.

Jiang Chen, meanwhile, muttered to himself that he was, at most, comparable to a First Class Little Flag.

"What's above Banner Officer?"

"Above Banner Officer is Centurion, above Centurion is Commander, above Commander is Deputy Commander..."

"However, their strength is a mystery."

"And to be promoted to Centurion, it's not just about strength; it also requires merit."

"It is said that to become a Black Yamen Centurion, one needs the merit of at least thirty Innate Realm Peak demon kills. Each one is a valiant and skilled top War God."

Shen Lingshu said. She didn't doubt Jiang Chen's questions in the slightest, as when a magnificent world opened before her, she, like Jiang Chen, yearned to know more.

"By the way, if you also want to join the Black Yamen, you might as well give it a try."

"This year's autumn recruitment has relaxed the conditions; there are no household registration restrictions."

"Joining the Black Yamen not only allows you to receive guidance from famous teachers, but you even have the chance to access some Advanced Martial Arts of the Great Lan Dynasty."

Shen Lingshu's gaze turned to Jiang Chen.

Although Shen Lingshu didn't yet understand Jiang Chen's strength, she had previously heard the name Jiang Chen from Da Huai Village. At fifteen, he went up the mountain alone and personally killed a black bear to avenge his father.

And being able to slay this tiger demon, he must have some skill.

The current situation in the Great Lan Dynasty is grim, and they are eager for talented young Martial Artists, so the corresponding conditions have been relaxed.

"Okay, I'll give it a try when I get the chance."

After all, activating the martial arts scroll requires enemy kill points.

Jiang Chen couldn't just secretly go around killing people all the time; if he did, he would eventually be targeted by the Black Yamen as an evil cultivator.

"This year's autumn recruitment is in a month. There's a station in Dongfeng Town. As long as your strength can reach three hundred catties, you should be able to pass."

Shen Lingshu said.

Reaching three hundred catties of strength is just a basic requirement. Of course, if you are found to have great talent, that's another matter.

The two chatted in the cave.

When they were hungry, they took out the dry rations they had prepared.

The sky gradually brightened.

Shen Lingshu looked outside the cave with some reluctance at the gradually brightening scenery.

"It's dawn."

"Jiang Chen, thank you for saving me."

"You must strive to join the Black Yamen. In this world, the strong prey on the weak."

"Without strength, you can only become a lamb to the slaughter."

"Joining the Black Yamen is the only hope for ordinary people like us."

"I'll wait for you in the Black Yamen."

Shen Lingshu's bright eyes stared at Jiang Chen, and she said seriously.

"Alright."

Jiang Chen understood what Shen Lingshu said and immediately nodded.