115: First encounter with Daoji (Seeking full subscription)

Host: Ning Yuan

Luck: 230

Cultivation: Gang Qi Realm Middle Stage

Martial Arts: Bei Ming Divine Skill, Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, Six Meridian Divine Sword, Lingbo Microstep, Star Shift, Tianshan Six Yang Palm, Life and Death Talisman

multiverse map: Countdown to activation. Current world: 30 days.

“I didn't expect to reach the Middle Stage so quickly.”

“It was indeed right not to rush out of prison.”

Ning Yuan thought to himself.

Now that he knew the formidable strength of the Dao Foundation Realm, he naturally had to enhance his strength as much as possible before going to the execution ground.

The stronger he was, the safer he would be... Inside the County Office.

The County Commandant stood before a plump middle-aged man.

“Sir, the new County Commandant acts with such speed and decisiveness that even the Lin Family has been broken. Lin Family Head Lin Yuan, a Dao Foundation cultivator, was beaten and forced to flee. What should we do?”

“Alas! They say a county magistrate can ruin a family, but this County Commandant is truly a family-destroyer.”

The County Magistrate wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. “Forget it, don't mind her. Who told her to be a talent sent from above? We can't afford to provoke her. Besides, that Lin Family dared to trade with an evil Sect, so they deserved their fate. Whatever she wants to do, just listen to her.”

“Then, for the execution of the White Lotus Sect and other evil Sect members in two days, will you personally oversee it, Sir?”

“Go, of course I'll go! The White Lotus Sect has repeatedly attacked our county; I naturally must personally oversee their execution!”

The County Magistrate immediately snorted. “Especially that White Lotus Sect Leader, who stole my manor outside the city and caused me heavy losses. Moreover, this White Lotus Sect Leader was personally captured by my people. Even Li Yuelan didn't capture an evil Sect member of such status; I can't let her share my credit.”

“You are right, Sir.”

The County Commandant immediately chuckled ingratiatingly.

“By the way, his identity won't be exposed, right?”

Then the County Magistrate suddenly asked worriedly.

“Rest assured, Sir, that Ning Yuan is a genuine White Lotus Sect Leader. Although he was only elected at the very end, once a Leader, always a Leader. Even if the higher-ups investigate, it has nothing to do with us. We are merely reporting the facts as they are.”

The County Commandant immediately said.

“That's good then.”

A smile immediately appeared on the County Magistrate's plump face. He then raised his head. “Since the Lin Family is destroyed, and Lin Yuan is about to be executed and is no longer a threat, I heard that the Lin Family Head's concubine is quite good. Send her to my room.”

“Rest assured, Sir, this subordinate will handle it quickly.”

The County Commandant immediately showed an ambiguous expression... A night passed.

Early the next morning, a group of yamen runners and jailers brought in a pale-faced middle-aged man.

“Lin Yuan, you violated the imperial ban and colluded with an evil Sect. Your crime deserves death. Now come in and wait for your demise!”

“Father?”

“Father, what happened to you?”

Lin Yun's face changed drastically when he saw the middle-aged man being escorted in, and he rushed to the bars.

“Yun'er!”

Lin Yuan's face grew even uglier when he saw Lin Yun also arrested.

“Young Master Lin, it seems you won't be getting out this time.”

The leading official suddenly chuckled softly. “Your father, in his pursuit of Breakthrough, actually colluded with an evil Sect. Now, it can be considered a reunion for you father and son, and a kindness from my Sir.”

“Lock him up together.”

The leading official waved his hand and said indifferently.

Then, his gaze fell on Ning Yuan. “He is that White Lotus Sect Leader, right?”

“Although he's just a pathetic scapegoat, since he just took this position, being killed is what he deserves. You all take good care of him; don't let him die early. The County Commandant will be staying in the county office today.”

“Rest assured, Sir, we will not allow him any accidents before the execution.”

The yamen runners and constables behind him immediately bowed and said.

“Hmm.”

The middle-aged official nodded arrogantly, then waved his hand in front of his nose in disgust and turned to leave the cell... “Father, is that Li Yuelan really that strong? Even you are no match for her?”

After Lin Yuan was locked up, Lin Yun couldn't help but step forward to help him, asking at the same time.

Lin Yuan's face was ashen, looking like he was still recovering from severe injuries.

“That Li Yuelan has profound cultivation, already close to the Transcendent Realm. She Cultivates a top-grade Cultivation Technique, with boundless prospects. Even if the Mingwang Sect Leader and I joined forces, we would be no match for her.”

“Now that my Dao Foundation has been severed, my Lin Family will likely never rise again this time.”

As he spoke of these things, Lin Yuan's emotions grew even more dejected and powerless.

“What? Father, your Dao Foundation has been severed?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun became even more panicked. “How dare she? Father, you are an Aperture Opening expert. Doesn't she want to recruit you?”

Lin Yun said in a hurry.

Losing one's Dao Foundation meant a drop in Realm, and thus a lower value, indicating that the other party never intended to spare the Lin Family.

“This person is a favored child of heaven; how could she lack people of my strength to serve her?”

Lin Yuan snorted, then his eyes grew dark. “She clearly came from above, deliberately seeking achievements. All of us will become a rich entry on her ledger of merits, a stepping stone for her promotion.”

As Lin Yuan spoke, a deep hatred flashed in his eyes. “This woman is harsh and heartless. I merely exchanged some Medicinal Pills for Breakthrough with the Mingwang Sect, and she branded me as an evil Sect, wanting to put me to death. She truly has a snake's heart.”

“Medicinal Pills to advance to the Aperture Opening Realm?”

At this moment, Ning Yuan suddenly spoke.

Lin Yuan only then noticed Ning Yuan, raised an eyebrow, and said coldly, “Yun'er, is this also one of your subordinates? He dares to sit on the bed when he sees me, not offering his seat?”

Lin Yun showed an awkward expression. He wanted to speak but, thinking of Ning Yuan's methods and his father's sealed Internal Skill, he could only swallow his words.

However, Lin Yuan was no ordinary person; he instantly saw the problem, narrowing his eyes as he assessed Ning Yuan. “It seems you are not from my Lin Family. Yun'er, did he threaten you?”

“Speak directly if something's wrong. Even if my Dao Foundation is destroyed and my Internal Skill sealed, I am not someone any random cat or dog can deal with.”

Lin Yuan said with a cold laugh.

Although the Aperture Opening Realm couldn't achieve the same level of physical improvement as the Transcendent Realm, it was far superior to the Qi Cultivation Realm. Moreover, he Cultivated external Cultivation Technique, so even if his Internal Skill was Sealed, he could still deal with True Qi Realm Martial Artist with just his physical body.

Even the Seal on his body couldn't completely Seal his Internal Skill.

If it weren't for the fact that outside this prison was the County Office, and that woman was in the County Office, how could this mere cell possibly trap him?

And this was where his confidence lay: as long as that woman wasn't present, he could escape to freedom.

“Father, save me! His Internal Skill has not been Sealed!”

Seeing his father so confident, Lin Yun couldn't help but shout. The other few guards immediately said, “Family Head, this person possesses a strange method that can make people wish they were dead, and he can also absorb others' Internal Skill.”

“Absorb others' Internal Skill?”

Suddenly hearing this, Lin Yuan's eyes lit up. “Is that true?”

“Father, Li Shi is telling the truth. His Internal Skill, and the Internal Skill of many people in this cell, have all been absorbed by this person.”

Lin Yun said urgently.

Before, without protection, he naturally feared Ning Yuan. Now that his father had arrived and he had found a backer, he naturally sought help.

Moreover, if he didn't tell his father about this, perhaps his father's Internal Skill would also be absorbed by the other party, and then his only hope of turning things around would be gone.

As for the threat of the Life and Death Talisman, that could only come later, assuming they were still alive.

“You actually possess such a miraculous Cultivation Technique? Hand over the Cultivation Technique, and I will spare your life!”

Lin Yuan slowly approached Ning Yuan, revealing a seemingly gentle smile.

He was an Aperture Opening Martial Artist, had once struggled in the prefectural city, and had even joined a major Sect. His knowledge was far beyond that of ordinary people.

In the world today, any Cultivation Technique that could absorb others' Internal Skill, though universally condemned and each with its flaws, was without exception a Cultivation Technique of the Dao Foundation Realm or above.

Cultivation Techniques of this Rank were rare even in the prefectural city and were core Cultivation Techniques in those major Sects.

Now, suddenly learning that someone in this prison possessed such a precious Cultivation Technique, Lin Yuan naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity.

“If I had such a Divine Skill, what would that Li Yuelan count for in front of me!”

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan's heart burned with fervor, and his gaze towards Ning Yuan was filled with resolve.

He absolutely had to obtain such a Cultivation Technique.

“I heard you are the White Lotus Sect Leader? I have a good relationship with the Elder of the Lotus Sect, the main branch of the White Lotus Sect. If you give me the Cultivation Technique, I will ensure your safety.”

Lin Yuan slowly approached, speaking with a smile.

But he had blocked Ning Yuan's escape route.

“Is that so? Too bad I don't know any Lotus Sect. As for my safety, I won't trouble a prisoner like you to protect me. You'd better ensure your own safety first.”

Ning Yuan showed a half-smile expression.

“You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!”

Lin Yuan's face turned cold, and he stopped pretending. He took a step, closing in on Ning Yuan, and at the same time, grabbed towards Ning Yuan's head. “Do you think that just because my Dao Foundation has been severed and my Internal Skill Sealed, I am someone below the Dao Foundation Realm that you can deal with?”

“Today, I will tell you, the Dao Foundation cannot be insulted!”

Bang!

Ning Yuan sneered and struck back with a palm.

The Protective Aura impacted, and the weeds in the cell flew in disarray.

Then a powerful suction force pulled Lin Yuan's palm, and at the same time, his internal Internal Skill rapidly began to drain.

“It really can absorb Internal Skill.”

Lin Yuan was first startled, then overjoyed. This proved that the other party truly possessed such martial arts, which naturally brought him joy.

Because all of this would belong to him.

“I never thought that a mere evil Sect leader like you would possess such a Divine Skill and profound art, and yet be captured and thrown into prison. This is truly heaven's help, heaven does not wish for my demise!”

“To have such a profound art and still be captured, you are truly useless. You are not worthy of possessing such a Divine Skill. Give it to me; I will unleash the power of this martial art. You will become the stepping stone for my advancement to the Golden Core Realm. I will remember your name, junior!”

Lin Yuan laughed wildly, and a surge of True Qi suddenly gushed from his Aperture, shaking Ning Yuan's palm away. Then, he brought a hand down, and terrifying Saber Qi condensed on his arm, tearing through the air.

Ning Yuan showed surprise, raising his hand to block the sudden palm strike with Tianshan Six Yang Palm, and asked curiously, “Aren't your Dantian Sealed? How can you still use Protective Aura?”

After all, he had absorbed the Internal Qi and True Qi of all the Martial Artist in the entire prison yesterday, so he understood this very well.

“Aperture Opening Martial Artist store Protective Aura within their hundred Aperture. Although my Dao Foundation was destroyed and my Aperture collapsed, I can still barely retain one or two.”

Boom!

The two clashed again. Lin Yuan, gaining the upper hand, pressed on, continuing his verbal intimidation. “Junior, surrender! Even if my Dantian is Sealed and my Dao Foundation crippled, and I can only use the Protective Aura from one or two remaining Aperture, I am still not someone you can match.”

“Kill!”

Lin Yuan condensed a Saber in his palm with Protective Aura, sharper than real blades. With a single slash, terrifying Saber Qi swept out, instantly severing the wooden bars, yet their exterior remained perfectly intact, as if they hadn't broken.

“Good move, take it back!”

Ning Yuan activated Star Shift, and the terrifying Saber Qi was directly reversed.

Lin Yuan was caught off guard, retreating several steps and waving his hand to cut off his own Saber Qi. Before the astonishment on his face could fade, Ning Yuan had already appeared behind him, while dozens of Sword Qi crisscrossed around him, sealing off his escape routes.

“Junior, what a strange martial art.”

Lin Yuan dodged, but his clothes were already torn by the Sword Qi, leaving streaks of blood.

This filled Lin Yuan with shock and anger. As soon as he turned around, a Dragon roar came towards him, and a brilliant golden Dragon-shaped True Qi rushed at him.

Lin Yuan was instantly greatly alarmed. Although he fortunately still had True Qi in two Aperture, how could he compare to someone in the Gang Qi Realm Middle Stage like Ning Yuan, especially since Ning Yuan Cultivated a Divine Skill and profound art of extremely high Rank?

Bang!

Lin Yuan hurriedly raised his arms to block, then his entire body flew backward, smashing against the wall and spitting out a mouthful of crimson blood.

“Father!”

Lin Yun's face changed drastically, and he shouted anxiously.

Ning Yuan, moving like a ghost, had already closed in again. “Senior Lin, it seems I cannot help you become a Golden Core expert. However, perhaps you can help me achieve the Divine Ability Fruit position!”

“Your Internal Skill, I shall gladly accept!”

Ning Yuan grabbed Lin Yuan's wrist, activated Bei Ming Divine Skill, and a terrifying suction force erupted instantly.

Lin Yuan only felt the Internal Skill within his two remaining Aperture being pulled out by an invisible suction force.

Flowing into the other party's body.

Thanks to: Random X for 200 points, and Overbearing D Smile for 100 points!