Free Web NovelChapter 77: Chapter 76: Breeding Dragon Qi
They chatted as they ate.
The atmosphere was pleasant.
Fang Xing listened to their conversation as he ate.
One topic that particularly interested him was about Demons and Monsters.
Demons and Monsters!
He’d heard the term many times but had never actually seen one.
He only knew about Demons and Monsters from rumors.
Demons and Monsters were powerful and possessed special abilities.
Like Illusion Techniques, for example.
For the most part, a Demon or Monster’s greatest strength was its Flesh Body—that was its most terrifying aspect.
A Demon or Monster’s Flesh Body was what made it truly terrifying.
They could roil rivers and seas, shaking the very mountains and earth!
Though he had never seen one, he learned from their conversation that there were quite a few traces of Demons and Monsters within Jiang Province.
However, most of them hid deep in the mountains. Some Demons and Monsters would bewitch villagers, winning their undying loyalty with small favors. Some villagers even built temples for them to cultivate in.
"Have you all seen Demons and Monsters?"
Fang Xing couldn’t help but ask.
Hearing Fang Xing’s question, the crowd looked at him. A few people shook their heads, but several nodded.
Feng Xiu was among them.
"Sir, I’ve seen one. I ran into one last month while on a mission. It was a Great Demon. At the time, this Great Demon was fighting a Daoist, and it ended up escaping with heavy injuries."
Feng Xiu said.
"A Great Demon..."
Hearing Feng Xiu’s words, Fang Xing’s eyes lit up. "What did this Demon look like?"
Feng Xiu explained, "It was a water monkey, about ten feet tall and terrifying to look at. The Daoist knocked it into the river, and it dove into the water to escape."
"A water monkey..."
Fang Xing nodded, an image of the creature forming in his mind.
"What level of a Martial Artist is a Great Demon’s strength comparable to?" Fang Xing asked.
"Equivalent to the True Qi Realm of a human Martial Artist."
"On par with the True Qi Realm...!"
Fang Xing was shaken by Feng Xiu’s explanation.
’If a Great Demon is equivalent to the True Qi Realm, then what level would a Demon King be?!’
’The True Gang Realm?’
"Sir, we might encounter them on future missions. Demons and Monsters are treacherous, so we need to be careful."
Feng Xiu said, looking at him.
Fang Xing nodded lightly.
...
After finishing breakfast, Fang Xing left the cafeteria’s courtyard.
Feng Xiu and the others went to practice their martial arts.
When there were no missions, they spent most of their time on cultivation.
After all, without strength, you couldn’t last long in the Observatory.
Even as an Official Captain, one couldn’t afford to be careless.
Besides, missions in the field were extremely dangerous, so they couldn’t slack off on their training.
In the cultivation of Martial Arts, to not advance is to fall behind!
Returning to his residence, Fang Xing changed into an Ink Cloud Shirt and then headed out.
Leaving the Observatory, Fang Xing headed towards the central street of North City.
In Jiang Province City, a single district was larger than an entire County Town.
The central street of North City was in the Beifang District.
This was the liveliest district in North City.
It was centered around four main streets.
Everything could be found here, from daily necessities like food and clothing to cultivation resources for Martial Artists.
As long as one had money, there was no shortage of things to buy.
Arriving in the Beifang District, the main street was a sea of people, buzzing with voices.
The shouts of vendors and hawkers rose and fell in an endless chorus.
The restaurants, inns, and brothels frequented by scholars and poets intermingled, creating a vibrant, worldly atmosphere.
There were no signs of chaotic times here; it was more like a scene from a prosperous age.
However, as a province capital, if even its people were struggling to survive, the entire Great Jing would likely have already fallen.
The land would be shattered!
After wandering around for a while, Fang Xing arrived in front of a shop.
"Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion..."
Looking at the grand and impressive storefront, Fang Xing stepped inside.
The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was a Treasure Medicine shop.
It was also very famous.
It had three floors in total. The upper floors had private rooms, and the first floor was lavishly decorated. A quick glance revealed many valuable Treasure Medicines and other fine goods.
"Welcome to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, sir. What might you be looking for today?"
A delicate voice called out as a young woman in a green dress approached with a smile.
Fang Xing glanced at her and took out a list. "Do you have all the Treasure Medicines on this list?"
The green-robed young woman took the list, examined it carefully, and nodded with a smile.
"Yes, we do, sir. What age are you looking for? The price can vary greatly."
the green-robed young woman said.
"Four or five years old will do. I don’t need anything too aged," Fang Xing said.
’Since I’m just going to enhance them anyway, overly aged Treasure Medicines aren’t really worth it for me.’
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These several Treasure Medicines were all needed for the cultivation of the Dragon’s Roar Iron Cloth Shirt.
’What needs to be spent, must be spent!’
"Of course, sir. Please wait a moment while I go and prepare them for you."
The green-robed young woman turned and left, while Fang Xing looked around at the other items.
With a sweep of his gaze, he could clearly see the value of all the Treasure Medicines here.
’They’re all authentic... Seems this place is decent after all.’
Fang Xing thought to himself after a quick scan.
The displayed Treasure Medicines were not only all authentic, but also incredibly valuable.
They ranged from several decades to over a century in age.
The most precious Treasure Medicine was one that was five hundred years old.
Fang Xing just looked. He definitely wouldn’t buy a Treasure Medicine of this age.
’It’s not worth it.’
A single stalk was worth over a thousand gold.
It was not something an ordinary person could even dream of owning.
"Sir, the Treasure Medicines you required are all ready. You may inspect them."
After a short while, the green-robed young woman brought out the prepared Treasure Medicines and handed him a bill at the same time.
"Sir, please have a look at the prices. They’re all listed. Our shop is honest with all its customers."
Fang Xing looked at the prepared Treasure Medicines, glanced over them, nodded slightly, and then looked at the bill.
