Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 589 Spirit Jade
At the entrance of a mine in Shuizhou Magic City, a simple sign hangs.

Tianyun Development Company.

Gao Tianlong rushed into the mine manager's office, leaving Xiantian guards outside the door.

"General Manager Gao!" Manager Rong, who was in charge of the mine's operations, immediately stood up.

Gao Tianlong didn't look at him, but stared at the large cardboard box on the desk.

"In here?" he asked as he walked.

“Yes.” Manager Rong was about to open it when Gao Tianlong raised his hand to stop him, walked to the large cardboard box, and slowly opened it.

The cardboard box was lined with thick white foam and bubble wrap, and four magical amulets were placed around it to block spiritual energy.

In the middle, there is a piece of jade that is white with a hint of green, which at first glance looks like an ordinary piece of jadeite.

It's about the size of two palms put together, and a full inch thick.

Gao Tianlong stretched out his hands, carefully grasped the two sides of the jade stone, and slowly lifted out the cardboard box.

The instant it left the range of the Demon Spirit Amulet, a rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged out, condensing into a faint white mist around the Spirit Jade.

Gao Tianlong took a deep breath; the air was refreshing and invigorating, making his whole body feel comfortable.

"Good! You've done a great job!" He looked at it carefully again and again, then put it back in his magic bag and patted it gently.

"Mr. Gao, are you satisfied?" Manager Rong asked.

Gao Tianlong laughed loudly, "Extremely satisfied! It really is the legendary top-grade Spirit Earth Jade, Spirit Mist Jade. The value of this piece is even higher than that of ordinary Headless God components. Don't worry, as long as the location of Wanli Headquarters is similar, you can choose whichever you like."

"Thank you so much, Mr. Gao." Manager Rong smiled broadly.

"Since it's on my way, I'll take a look around the mining area. Come on, tell me about the new situation here."

Manager Rong led Gao Tianlong along, saying as they walked, "I've been reporting on the mining situation these past few months, and the output has far exceeded expectations. Although most of it consists of inconspicuous things like high-energy snail shells, the total amount is truly astonishing. In the past month, the amount of high-energy ore has increased dramatically, with one piece of spirit jade every two days—it's simply terrifying."

Gao Tianlong smiled and said, "My uncle's birthday is coming soon, and I need to take the Spirit Jade to the Demon Spirit World as soon as possible to find a master to carve a fine ornament. Even my uncle doesn't have many pieces of this Spirit Jade."

"Of course, I've checked the data, and the value of this spiritual jade should rank among the top three on Blue Star."

Gao Tianlong raised an eyelid and said unhurriedly, "The treasures you know are just mortal objects from the Immortal Palace and Divine Temple. I have seen at least five pieces of this level of Spirit Mist Jade at my uncle's house, but this one is indeed the largest."

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh," Manager Rong said with an awkward laugh.

Gao Tianlong narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "From now on, you stay here and keep a close eye on things. If a second piece of Spirit Mist Jade appears, I'll guarantee you a higher position!"

"You mean, this place might produce a jade king?" Manager Rong's eyes lit up.

"No one can say for sure about these things. If there are really multiple pieces of Spirit Mist Jade, then it is very possible that a Jade King will emerge. And a Jade King would be enough to trigger a frenzy among the demigods of the ten realms."

"Mr. Gao, what exactly is the Jade King used for? It can't be just something that contains spiritual energy, can it?"

Gao Tianlong was in a good mood and said as he walked, "I heard people talking about this at my uncle's house before. They said that some special planets collapse for various reasons, and the power gathers inward, which may form a Jade King of Spiritual Land. The Jade King not only contains the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, but also contains a higher power that surpasses the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. At the same time, it also has a great function: prolonging life."

"I understand." Manager Rong instantly realized why Jade King was so sought after.

Longevity is the lifeblood of demigods.

Accompanied by Manager Rong, Gao Tianlong went down into the mine to inspect it personally, leaving no room for carelessness. Because of his experience in managing mines, he was adept in many areas.

Some managers thought to themselves that the rumors were indeed unreliable; everyone said that Gao Tianlong was just an incompetent playboy, but in reality, he was quite capable.

However, Gao Tianlong still revealed some of his true nature when inspecting the warehouse.

They picked out some nice items and put them into their magic pouches, while everyone pretended not to see them.

Back in the manager's office, it was already dark. Gao Tianlong chatted with Manager Rong and several other managers about the mine.

Suddenly, a faint whooshing sound came from outside the door.

Gao Tianlong is a master of innate level. Although his foundation is not solid, he is knowledgeable and experienced.

He suddenly stood up, looked towards the door, and glanced at the window, preparing to escape.

The door opened by itself without any wind.

A person dressed in camouflage and wearing a black hood walked in.

The man flicked his finger, seemingly only once, and several tungsten steel beads flew through the air.

The speed was so fast that it far exceeded the reaction limits of everyone.

The tungsten steel bead pierced through the foreheads of Manager Rong and three others, causing them to fall backward, either to the ground or to lean against the sofa.

The other four steel balls pierced Gao Tianlong's upper arms and thighs respectively. The powerful force instantly shattered his meridians, rendering him unable to move and leaving him unable to sit still against the sofa.

The last steel ball drilled into Gao Tianlong's dantian, shattering it and remaining inside.

Gao Tianlong felt excruciating pain all over his body, and his vision went black. He knew something was wrong.

The opponent's moves were ruthless and precise; he silently infiltrated and eliminated the two innate guards outside his door, making him an absolute master.

However, if he didn't kill himself, then there is hope.

He endured the pain and said, "I am Gao Tianlong. Whatever conflict I have with you, senior, I admit defeat and accept my loss. Whatever your conditions are, please state them! I can guarantee that this will end here, and I will never seek revenge. You can go to Xiongcheng and inquire. Although I, Gao Tianlong, am not a good person, once I agree to something, I will never go back on my word!"

As Zhou Leng walked forward, he dragged over a chair, sat down, and put his feet up on the glass coffee table in front of the sofa.

The two faced each other.

Gao Tianlong lowered his head slightly, his eyes filled with awe and submission.

"So you're a smart man after all." Zhou Leng had expected Gao Tianlong to either beg for mercy frantically or remain defiant to the end, but he hadn't expected him to be so calm despite being seriously injured. "Your opponents are never weak, and they're all smart enough to avoid becoming your enemy after witnessing your strength. If I'm not mistaken, I underestimated your or the forces behind you in the past." Gao Tianlong forced a smile, his face pale.

Zhou Leng asked, "Have you met Zhao Sheng?"

Gao Tianlong's last glimmer of hope vanished without a trace. Since the other party had asked this question, it meant either they didn't fear the Zhao family, or they would fight to the death with the Zhao family. Either way, it was very troublesome.

“I’ve met him many times. But I’m not good enough. He’s given me some pointers a few times, and then he just stopped paying attention to me. He thinks my sister, Gao Tianfeng, is smart. In our hearts, Zhao Sheng is the greatest man of our time.”

"And then you commit murder, robbery, framing, embezzlement, and so on, treating the Criminal Law like a menu, clicking through page by page?"

Gao Tianlong sighed and said, "We are not from the righteous lineage of the martial arts world. We have been humble and subservient for so many years. Now that we suddenly have an opportunity, we have been blinded by greed and have indeed made a mistake. You can decide whether to punish us or not. I only ask that you spare my life. From now on, you draw a line for me, and I will never cross it. We who have no connections will never dare to cause you any trouble."

Zhou Leng slowly pulled off the hood and calmly looked at Gao Tianlong.

Just as Zhou Leng reached out to pull off the hood, Gao Tianlong suddenly lowered his head and closed his eyes.

"Please rest assured, senior, I didn't see anything. If you're still worried, gouge out my eyes."

His voice began to tremble.

Zhou Leng looked at Gao Tianlong and said, "I have to say, the Zhao family is the Zhao family. Even the dog they keep has seen a lot of people."

"Please spare my life, senior. I am truly just a dog of the Zhao family."

"Then you're not worthy of the surname Zhao?"

Gao Tianlong hurriedly said, "Unworthy, unworthy." He kept guessing who he had recently clashed with, and immediately thought of Zhao Lianshuo who had the broken sword, then thought of Zhou Leng, but immediately denied it.

But in the next instant, his body suddenly stiffened.

He suddenly realized that the steel balls on his body were not imbued with any true energy, but were pure internal force.

Although the force contains a powerful and strange power, it is definitely not true qi.

Moreover, this kind of destructive power can only be achieved at the Grandmaster level.

A grandmaster without true qi...

Zhou Leng said, "I am Zhou Leng."

Gao Tianlong's spine slowly collapsed.

He realized that his chances of survival were extremely slim.

He initially didn't take Zhou Leng seriously, but after looking at Zhou Leng's record and experience, he looked at it carefully again and again, and felt a chill down his spine.

That's ruthless, far more ruthless than any martial artist he's ever seen.

As a hanger-on for many years, he had always been cautious and knew best who he could afford to offend and who he couldn't.

Dogs are best at distinguishing between high and low.

Fortunately, Zhou Leng's martial arts were cut off.

At that time, if Zhou Leng had even the slightest chance to recover his martial arts skills, he would apologize and admit his mistakes immediately, and discuss how to deal with the mine.

However, he took a chance and did not do so.

Zhou Leng said, "You have one way out, your only way out."

Gao Tianlong slowly raised his head, opened his eyes, and looked at the young face.

"You say so, and I will definitely do it!"

"Tell me everything you know about the Zhao family."

Gao Tianlong sighed softly, his mind racing as he searched for a way to escape.

Now that we know it's Zhou Leng, we should be able to find a way to escape based on his information and habits.

Discovering weaknesses and needs is a fundamental skill that Gao Tianlong cultivated while working as a hanger-on.

"I can help you resolve your feud with the Sixteen Families!" Gao Tianlong looked at Zhou Leng with a resolute gaze.

"So, you don't dare betray the Zhao family?"

"It's not that I don't dare, it's just that it's very difficult." Gao Tianlong said evasively while racking his brains to find Zhou Leng's weaknesses and needs.

Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Zhou Leng raise his hand.

Gao Tianlong's pupils dilated rapidly.

A tungsten steel bead flew from Zhou Leng's hand and pierced through his brow.

Gao Tianlong's head slammed against the wall behind the sofa, and blood slowly trickled down his forehead, like a red snake crawling along.

He died without understanding why this had happened.

Zhou Leng stood up, stood in front of the coffee table, and looked down at her coldly.

"If I can't tell you, then why waste my breath talking to you?"

He bent down and skillfully took the magic pouch from Gao Tianlong's waist, destroying his demonized wristwatch in the process, and also destroying his own grandmaster aura.

Put on the hood, take away the tungsten steel bead without leaving any trace, and take out various demonic powders for destroying corpses from the demonic pouch, sprinkling them all over the corpse.

As the corpse slowly melted, he walked out while throwing delayed high-energy fire crystals onto the ground, along with interference magic artifacts to prevent spell tracking.

(End of this chapter)