Immortality begins in the Great Wilderness Grotto Heaven

"A sergeant, only able to offer a 5% discount, sigh..."

Looking at the supply depot behind him, Zhou An, carrying two Qi and Blood Pills and a bottle of Vajra Liquid, sighed helplessly.

The price of demon meat varies depending on its level of cultivation.

The flesh and blood of demons in the Spring Realm are worth eight ounces per pound.

As for the demons in the Xia realm, the price has been increased to fifteen taels.

The higher one's cultivation level, the more valuable the flesh and blood of demons become.

However, problems that can be solved with money are not problems.

"The only problem is, where will we get the money?"

Thinking of this, the cultivation technique he had just obtained from the supply depot immediately came to mind.

"Take advantage of this time at the City Guard to familiarize yourself with the terrain as soon as possible."

After mastering this technique, I will then find a way to join the City Defense Division.

Only by joining the City Defense Division can I exchange for cultivation techniques at the Spirit Platform Realm and Divine Power Realm levels.

Thinking of the exchange catalog at the supply depot, Zhou An quickened his pace.

Before long, the gate came into view.

"Junior Brother Zhou."

Just as Zhou An was about to head to the place where he had arranged to meet Guo Tao, he saw that Guo Tao was already waiting there.

Beside him stood a middle-aged man with a thick beard, wearing leather armor.

I imagine they must be Guo's colleague.

Just as Zhou An was about to greet him, he saw the latter say with a smile.

"As expected of fellow disciples, they are indeed dignified and imposing."

"It seems that Senior Brother Guo holds a high position in the City Defense Division. He even has this seemingly tough, bearded man flattering me, a complete newcomer."

Zhou An's eyes flickered, and while he sighed inwardly, he looked at Guo Tao beside him.

"This is Lin Shan, a centurion of the Twelve Earthly Branches Guard of the City Defense Division, and also my superior."

If you later reach the first stage of Qi and Blood Transformation, he will also be your superior.

Seeing Zhou An's expression, Guo Tao quickly explained.

"This humble servant, Zhou An, greets Commander Lin."

Upon hearing this, Zhou An quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

"This is not a formal occasion, so there's no need for such formalities. You and Guo Tao can simply call me Brother Lin."

As he spoke, Lin Shan took out a small white porcelain bottle from his pocket with a smile on his face.

"Since it's our first meeting, I don't have much to give you, so please accept this bottle of Qi and Blood Pills as my gift."

I hope you will be courageous and diligent in the future, and join my city defense division as soon as possible.

"There's one more bottle of Qi and Blood Pills."

Looking at the small white porcelain bottle in front of him, Zhou An's heart skipped a beat. He quickly took it, and his eyes immediately became extremely solemn.

"Thank you very much, Brother Lin. I will definitely work hard in my cultivation in the future and live up to your kindness today."

"Haha, I already told you not to be so polite."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shan was overjoyed. He patted Zhou An on the shoulder and laughed heartily.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you fellow disciples' reminiscing."

"Respectfully seeing off Brother Lin."

Watching Lin Shan's departing figure, Zhou An spoke respectfully.

"Senior Brother Guo, why does this Commander Lin value a mere Blood Refining martial artist like me so highly?"

After Lin Shan had completely left, Zhou An's smile faded, and he looked at Guo Tao with a serious expression.

Offering unsolicited favors is either a sign of malice or theft.

Even though Zhou An wholeheartedly agreed with the person who praised his looks right away, he still remained wary of such people.

If Guo Tao hadn't given him a meaningful look earlier, he would never have been so arrogant at first and then so obsequious, even if he had accepted the gift.

"We saw your assessment clearly from the city walls..."

Although somewhat surprised by his junior's quick change of expression, Guo Tao still recounted what had happened.

"I see. I never imagined that an assessment by the City Guard Division would alarm the commander of the City Defense Division."

In that case, what my senior brother said at the martial arts school about a turning point must have been true.

Thinking of the small black dots on the city wall earlier, Zhou An suddenly realized what had happened.

Now that we know the reason behind it, we can accept the gift with a clear conscience.

"To be honest, your performance this time also surprised me, but don't get too cocky."

Looking at Zhou An in front of him, Guo Tao felt proud, but also gave him a serious reminder.

As the saying goes, "The tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind."

Although your performance this time has been recognized by Commander-in-Chief Chiang, it has also made many officers and deputy officers outwardly more friendly towards you.

However, people's hearts are unpredictable, and no one knows what they are really thinking.

My Zhengyang Martial Arts School's strength in the city is ultimately inferior to those top martial arts schools. Once core interests are involved, they will inevitably stab us in the back.

Now that you've joined the City Guard, you must seize the time to familiarize yourself with the rules and improve your cultivation as quickly as possible.

As they spoke, Guo Tao handed over the martial arts manual he had prepared in his bosom.

"Invincible in All Directions, what an imposing name!"

Zhou An's eyes flickered as he looked at the name on the cultivation technique.

"This technique was bestowed by Commander Jiang. It contains the wonder of combined sword and saber attacks and is one of the few Heaven-rank martial arts techniques among the city's two defense divisions that can be used to fight beyond one's rank."

If you can master its cultivation, it will be like having an extra get-out-of-jail-free card with Commander Jiang.

"A Heaven-Rank Martial Skill, an Immunity Token?"

Zhou An weighed the cultivation manual in his hand, looking utterly astonished.

These numerous benefits seem to have come far too quickly.

Fortunately, he didn't act like a coward before and chose to hide among the crowd, otherwise he wouldn't have gotten so many benefits.

"However, this technique is good, but it is extremely difficult to cultivate."

As far as I know, no one in the current city defense command has ever cultivated it to the highest level.

"No wonder my senior brother reminded me that people's hearts are unpredictable. Such rare and powerful martial arts skills are truly enviable."

Despite his words, Zhou An showed no sign of backing down; his eyes were filled only with eagerness for this technique.

"No matter how powerful a martial art is, it is still just a martial art. If it does not reach the level of supernatural powers, it will ultimately be nothing more than an ant."

Seemingly sensing the burning intensity in Zhou An's eyes, Guo Tao immediately spoke up to remind him.

"Even though it is rumored that once a Heaven-rank martial skill is mastered to perfection, it can rival divine powers, it is ultimately just a rumor."

At least, I have never seen a martial artist defeat a divine power with a Heaven-rank martial skill.

Just because others can't does it doesn't mean I can't.

Zhou An tucked the cultivation manual into his robes, eagerly anticipating the moment when the manual would be perfected.

"Remember to be on time for work tomorrow."

Seeing that Zhou An's gaze had already drifted into the distance, Guo Tao gave him one more instruction before turning and walking towards the city defense headquarters.

Seeing this, Zhou An didn't say anything more and quickly headed home.

"Qiaoqiao, you'll have an extra meal tonight."

As soon as Fang Yi returned to the courtyard in Willow Lane, Zhou An shouted and took out a small white porcelain bottle containing Qi and Blood Pills.

Upon opening the bottle, three bright red pills, each the size of a longan, immediately came into view, with a faint, fishy aroma wafting into the nostrils.

Zhou An took a deep breath, picked up one of the stones, and popped it into his mouth.

"Bang!"

In an instant, a surge of blood energy burst forth within his body as the pill was refined.

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