92: Born to work hard

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu no longer pressed for details about Xiao Dong, but instead reported another matter to Jiang Lin with a troubled expression.

"Young Lord, your decision to execute those 'culprits' on Black Cloud Peak tomorrow seems to have displeased many people..."

Jiang Lin picked up the emerald green teacup and took a small sip of the amber liquid within, an expression of extreme enjoyment on his face.

"Tell me, what's the situation now?"

Jiang Liu bowed and replied, "When the Young Lord announced the execution of the criminals, the first to object were those in the Imperial Court."

"Although Your Majesty said nothing, those old fogeys in the court are all accusing the Young Lord of undermining imperial power and law, demanding that you bring those criminals back to the capital for investigation by Six Doors to find out the mastermind!"

"Nangong Shuo of Six Doors is at the Black Yuan City gate. He also demanded to interrogate those culprits and wanted to enter Black Yuan City, but according to the Young Lord's instructions, no one is allowed to enter or exit Black Yuan City, so he was stopped outside the city!"

"The soldiers of the Liu Family demanded that the criminals be handed over to them, so they could pursue the person behind the scenes!"

"According to secret reports, the Sima Family has also started to stir. It seems there was an Elder's son involved in this operation, and they might have an idea to rescue the hostages tomorrow!"

"But the strongest reaction came from the Yao Race. The Yao Emperor directly sent a declaration of war to Your Majesty, stating that if that Rhino dies, the Monster Realm will fully declare war on the Nine Provinces World!"

"Now, Your Majesty has sent a secret message, demanding that the Rhino be kept alive and not executed for now, to be killed only after the Nine Provinces' chaos ends, otherwise the Nine Provinces World will face both internal and external troubles!"

"Long Zhan also sent a secret message, demanding that the Young Lord release the Sima Family's people, or the Jiang Family would pay a similar price!"

"Young Lord, given this situation, we should have killed those people today!"

Jiang Lin put down his teacup, shook his head, and chuckled, "No, no, no, this is exactly the result I want. The plan remains unchanged; the execution will proceed as scheduled tomorrow!"

Jiang Liu was greatly alarmed upon hearing this, "Then... what about their demands?"

Jiang Lin frowned, "Do I know?"

After speaking, he picked up the teacup again and sighed, "Alas, for the sake of Black Yuan City, how long have I not had a good night's sleep these past few days?"

"To create the illusion of the Karma Fire Red Lotus, how much effort did I put in? How many connections and resources did Sister Yi use?"

"To capture that Rhino Yao cultivator, I even destroyed the Family's ultimate treasure, the Image Destruction Great Formation!"

"Now I have to be busy running around, screening for other demonic marks to avoid bringing disaster to the common people!"

"Alas, I am destined to toil my whole life..."

As he spoke, Jiang Lin's face was full of sorrow, and he took another sip of tea, as if lamenting his tragic fate.

Jiang Liu was slightly taken aback and glanced up at Jiang Lin.

Xia Shirou was massaging his shoulders, Shangguan Yaoyao was pounding his legs, and Lin Qingxue was accompanying him, drinking tea nearby...

At this moment, Jiang Lin was incredibly relaxed...

Speaking of which,

Young Lord, when you just said that, did your conscience really not ache?

Bah, I was presumptuous!

Could the Young Lord even have such a thing as a conscience?

Hastily pulling his thoughts back, Jiang Liu continued, "Understood, Young Lord. How should Black Yuan City be rebuilt next?"

Jiang Lin directly said, "Build a small Heaven and Earth Grand Formation, and then build the rest according to the layout of the Imperial City. Forget about the imperial palace and law enforcement agencies; build a 'Myriad People's Manor' with the aim of benefiting the people!"

"Then, also enclose the Black Yuan Forest and make it a backyard garden for raising pets and such!"

Jiang Liu shuddered and quickly said, "A Heaven and Earth Grand Formation, that's something lost since ancient times..."

Jiang Lin said, "I have to thank Your Majesty for giving me the true transmission of the Dao Heaven Sect's Formation. Otherwise, it would be difficult for me to replicate a simplified version of the Heaven and Earth Grand Formation!"

"You don't need to worry about this matter. Just focus on getting the necessary buildings constructed!"

"Most importantly, make this place the most free and fair trading place in the entire Nine Provinces World. Here, you can buy anything, including human lives..."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Upon hearing this, beads of sweat seeped from Jiang Liu's forehead.

This Young Lord is too bold!

Is he not afraid of the Righteous Path of the world rising up against him?

Listening to Jiang Lin's undeniable tone, he nodded repeatedly, "Understood, Young Lord. I will arrange it as soon as possible!"

Jiang Lin suddenly drank the tea in his cup in one gulp, then slowly said, "One month from now, hold the first Black Yuan City auction. It must surpass all auctions of the past thousand years. No problem, right?"

Jiang Liu shivered, "There's... there's a bit of difficulty, but your subordinate will try hard to make it happen!"

Jiang Lin shook his head, "Don't worry, I'll arrange the last three items."

"Alright, you can go now. Make sure the furnace is burning hot for me; I'll need it soon!"

Seeing Jiang Liu leave, Lin Qingxue reminded him, "This time, you killed the Yao Race's Child of Destiny and are going to flay their future Blade Wielder alive. Aren't you afraid the Yao Race will take desperate measures?"

Jiang Lin's eyes were cold as he said, "The moment they schemed against me, they had to be prepared to pay the corresponding price!"

"If you want to kill, you must be prepared to be killed yourself!"

"How can it be that only you are allowed to kill others, but others are not allowed to fight back?"

"Even if he is a fated person!"

...

A corner of Black Yuan City.

Xiao Dong was hiding in a dark cellar, condensing his Divine Sense seed.

He was just one step away from becoming Soul Transformation!

As long as he could reach Soul Transformation, he could use the Dragon Breath and the Dragon Leap Talisman to leap over the mirror Formation outside the city.

"It's almost done, Xiao Dong, just hold on a little longer!"

Duan Tianya said excitedly.

Just then, a flash of fire suddenly appeared.

Within the fire, there was actually a lotus platform.

"Kid, it's too late, Jiang Lin is here..."

Before Duan Tianya could finish speaking, Jiang Lin had already appeared in front of Xiao Dong.

As soon as he appeared, silver needles filled the sky, directly breaking through the protective Formation Xiao Dong had set up.

Xiao Dong straightened up, retreating directly to avoid Jiang Lin's attack.

Blood-Stained Battle Spear, out!

Needle point against wheat awn, an intense battle immediately unfolded.

"Xiao Dong, you forcibly took Dragon Qi and disrespected imperial power. Surrender now!"

Jiang Lin controlled the silver needles, already blocking all of Xiao Dong's escape routes.

Xiao Dong's face was filled with disbelief, "How did you know my true identity?"

"Also, I clearly used the Great Isolation Art, how could you still find my location?"

At this moment, he saw the sachet on Jiang Lin's waist, and an extremely angry expression appeared on his face.

"It's you, you stole my pocket dimension bag?"

"Give it back to me!"

Jiang Lin did not answer him, only coldly snorted, "You'd better surrender, lest you implicate the Xiao Family and get your entire Family executed!"

Hearing 'Xiao Family', his pupils constricted, and a trace of distraction appeared in his mind.

Seeing this, Jiang Lin immediately moved, appearing behind him, and delivered a heavy blow.

"Despicable, you ambushed me, but I have the 'Pure Poison Art', your poison is ineffective against me!"

"Moreover, I have already condensed 'True Dragon Breath', your Nascent Soul Stage can't do anything to me..."

Boom!

A huge flame descended, directly slamming him heavily to the ground.

"What, you've already reached Soul Transformation..."

Before he could finish speaking, he fell into a coma.

That's right, Jiang Lin had already reached Soul Transformation!

And it was a double Soul Transformation!

Both fire and poison Bloodlines had achieved Soul Transformation!

Myriad Poison Nascent Soul Divine Ability, 'Poison Source Transformation'!

Seven Fire Scolding Spirit Nascent Soul Divine Ability, 'Endless Life'!

Dual Nascent Soul Combined Divine Ability, 'Poison Fire Absolute Domain'!

He had also condensed two types of Divine Sense seeds: flame Divine Sense and poison Divine Sense.

All of this was thanks to Lin Qingxue.

That was the Yin Yuan of a Combined Peak!

That energy was simply too terrifying!

It directly allowed Jiang Lin to condense three top-tier Divine Abilities and two top-tier Divine Sense seeds.

Actually, from the very first encounter, he could have directly subdued Xiao Dong.

He was just afraid that Xiao Dong would take desperate measures and choose to fight to the death.

The hidden power of a fated person is extremely terrifying.

Unless absolutely necessary, Jiang Lin was still willing to use more methods.

The next moment,

He appeared below the inn, in front of the furnace.

Jiang Liu hastily got up to greet him, "Young Lord, you've arrived?"

Jiang Lin nodded, "The prey is in hand, prepare for reverse refinement!"