Ch. 21 - Breaking Through to First Level Mid-Stage
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Phew, finally they were saved!
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Phew, finally they were saved!
Several squad leaders surrounded Zhang Zhengyuan.
"Commander, is the Young Lady really buried in the mine?"
Zhang Zhengyuan's face darkened, his fists clenching involuntarily.
His gaze swept over the crowd. "Summon everyone here immediately! Dig through the mine! The Young Lady cannot be harmed!"
Upon receiving the order, the guards immediately began sending messages, summoning all the guards searching for Zhao Xin to this location.
"The Young Lady is only at the First Rank late-stage. Even if she were hit by a boulder weighing several hundred pounds, let alone a mine collapse, she would probably die. This…"
Zhang Zhengyuan slapped the man away.
"Everyone, start digging! I need to see a path leading to the depths of the mine within three hours!"
Zhang Zhengyuan was a trusted general of the City Lord Zhao Tianlan, and also the commander of the guards, a Fourth Rank late-stage martial artist.
Even he was somewhat uncertain. With a mine collapse of this magnitude, the probability of Zhao Xin still being alive was less than ten percent.
Even if she was not dead yet, she was probably severely injured. These three hours might be their last chance.
If Zhao Xin died, Zhao Tianlan would absolutely go insane!
......
[Ding! First Level mid-stage Wind Chaser Leopard digestion complete. Strength +13, Defense +8, Speed +18, Evolution Points+12!]
[Ding! First Level late-stage Black-Striped Python digestion complete. Strength +16, Defense +18, Evolution Points+20!]
[......]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for breaking through to the First Level mid-stage.
Hearing the System notification, Wu Liang's mood improved even more.
After digesting all the First Level beast corpses, his attribute points surged, his evolution points exceeded 100, and he had even broken through to a higher level—a triple celebration!
[Host: Wu Liang]
[Beast: Devouring Beast (Next Form: Glutton Beast, Evolution Points required: 100)]
[Rank: First Level mid-stage]
[Talent: Devouring All Things (50%)]
[Bloodline: Low-Level two-star]
[Attack: 276]
[Defense: 357]
[Speed: 202]
[Spirit: 175]
[Evolution Points: 126]
[Skills: Gluttonous Stomach Lv. 6, Greed Lv. 1, Damage Reduction Lv. 1, Size Control Lv. 1, Supernatural Smell Lv. 3]
......
Wu Liang's current combat power had completely reached the mid-stage of the First Level, and his defense was even at the late-stage.
This abnormal rate of improvement was truly worthy of an ancient ferocious beast.
With 126 evolution points, Wu Liang could now begin evolving his bloodline level, but he still needed to wait until he cleared the mine.
This was the second evolution, and it should take longer than the first. He had to ensure his own safety.
This is just the appetizer. Once I've digested all the Second Level beast corpses in my stomach, my attributes will skyrocket!
Grumpy Empress, your man is about to take off!
Sensing the tremors from the ground, Wu Liang suddenly stopped.
The Wolf Fang Squad was basically wiped out, so the people digging the mine were most likely the city guards.
"Perfect. I'm tired of eating this junk food. You guys keep digging. I'll rest for a bit."
Wu Liang trotted on his four short legs back to Ling Qingxue's side, leaping onto her shoulder.
Ling Qingxue pursed her lips, exasperated.
His internal energy had already surpassed that of an ordinary First Level mid-stage martial artist, yet he still liked to cling to her. So annoying.
Furthermore, a surge of pure vital energy had just flowed through her body from her contract, indicating that Wu Liang had broken through.
In less than a day spent in this mine, he broke through again!
Only three days after hatching, he became a First Level mid-stage magical beast— even she, a reborn Empress, felt a chill run down her spine.
Was the Taotie really that monstrous?
Looking at Wu Liang, who was lounging lazily on Ling Qingxue's shoulder, Zhao Xin covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Your magical beast is really interesting, but is it tired? Why isn't it digging anymore?"
"He said your guards have already started digging outside, and they'll be able to break through in two hours at most," Ling Qingxue said calmly.
Hearing this, Zhao Xin's face lit up with surprise, her expression brightening considerably.
After escaping for more than two days, her nerves had been constantly on edge. But now that the guards had arrived, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
She looked at Ling Qingxue gratefully.
"Thank you so much for saving my life. Do you have any requests? I will do my best to repay you."
Wu Liang suddenly opened his eyes, his little paws shaking Ling Qingxue's collar incessantly.
"Little Xuexue, I want spirit herbs! I want lots of spirit herbs!"
Ling Qingxue impatiently pressed his head down, then looked up at Zhao Xin.
"I want to enter that low-level secret place in your City Lord's Mansion… and I also want some spirit herbs for cultivation."
Zhao Xin pondered briefly, seemingly considering the matter.
"The City Lord's Mansion's secret place is usually only open to the city guards. I can discuss it with my father, so it shouldn't be a big problem. As for the spirit herbs, that's easy. City Lord's Mansion has quite a few. Can I give them to you in about three days?"
Ling Qingxue nodded slightly. "Sure."
Zhao Xin smiled, looking completely relaxed.
In her eyes, Ling Qingxue was an absolute cultivation genius. Without any background or resources, she had single-handedly broken through to the mid-stage of the First Rank and was only one step away from the late-stage.
This achievement already placed her among the top ten in the entire school.
If she could break through to the Second Rank mid-stage before the national martial arts exam in four months, she would be guaranteed admission to a top thirty Martial Arts University nationwide.
If she could reach the Second Rank late-stage, she would even have a small chance of getting into a top ten Martial Arts University nationwide.
In the past ten years, the highest scorer in the national college entrance examination had only reached the Third Rank mid-stage.
With more resources, Ling Qingxue had a great chance of entering one of the top ten universities nationwide.
The mock joint exam was one opportunity, and the subsequent national martial arts exam was a second.
During these two stages, Ling Qingxue's vital energy would definitely surge, potentially even propelling her to the top spot in the entire school.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A piercing scraping sound came from outside the mine, which was blocked by rubble.
"Young Lady, Young Lady, are you in there?"
Hearing the call, Zhao Xin smiled.
"Commander Zhang, I'm in the mine. Quickly, have someone dig through."
Zhang Zhengyuan, outside the mine, beamed with joy.
"Great! Judging from her voice, Young Lady isn't injured. She should be safe now. Everyone, speed things up!"
"Yes, sir! I'll speed things up immediately."
After confirming Zhao Xin's safety, Zhang Zhengyuan immediately took out his phone to inform Zhao Tianlan.
His position was safe.
The Wolf Fang Squad had a terrible reputation in Linjiang City; stealing beast corpses, committing murder, and looting were commonplace.
But few could catch them red-handed, and the City Lord's Mansion wouldn't deal with such petty squabbles, which indirectly led to Zhao Xin's pursuit.
If Zhao Tianlan held him accountable, he would pay dearly.
As the last large rock was moved, Zhao Xin and Ling Qingxue emerged from the mine.
"Young Miss, you're injured!"
Zhang Zhengyuan immediately took out a healing potion and applied it to Zhao Xin's wounds.
After taking the potion, Zhao Xin's complexion gradually regained its rosy hue, and the bloody wounds on her body began to scab over.
Zhang Zhengyuan looked at Ling Qingxue. "How come this girl is with you, Young Lady?"
Zhao Xin then explained, "Commander Zhang, Miss Ling is my classmate. If she hadn't saved me this time, I'm afraid I wouldn't have escaped the Wolf Fang Squad's pursuit."