Chapter 109: New Functions of the Daoist Tome

In a battle with Li Wenlong that ended in mutual destruction, it was impossible for him to escape unscathed. After all, his opponent was a third-rank Martial Marquis, an inner-layer Martial Marquis with a sturdy and powerful bone strength. Even relying on the Vajra Indestructible Skill, Lu Yan’s sternum cracked, and his muscle damage was severe.

This was, without a doubt, the most serious injury he had sustained since arriving in this world.

He mobilized his qi and blood, directing them to the wounded area for gradual healing. Rising, Lu Yan examined the bodies of Li Wenlong and Li Wenyan but found nothing of value. Although the two had carried some silver notes, they were shattered into tiny fragments by the intense energy during the fight.

Lu Yan turned back, picking up a food container nearby.

It was the remaining portion of the mutated nine-joint heart meat.

When he fled earlier, he had tossed it aside to avoid damaging it in the melee.

This delicacy was worth forty thousand taels of silver, and even with money, it was not easy to obtain.

Lu Yan opened the container to check; fortunately, the meat remained intact.

The food container gifted by Lu Wenxuan was excellent. According to him, it could preserve martial food’s efficacy. Placing the mutated nine-joint heart meat inside such a container guaranteed its potency for six months.

Thinking of Lu Wenxuan, a sharp glint flashed in Lu Yan’s eyes.

However, with his injuries, now was not the time to settle scores with Lu Wenxuan. He decided to remember it for later.

Carrying the container, Lu Yan headed toward Baicao City.

He dared not rush, taking three days to return to the martial arts hall.

Upon arrival, he summoned Li Quan and Wang Lin.

“Hallmaster, your cultivation...” Wang Lin probed cautiously.

Lu Yan nodded slowly.

Both Li Quan and Wang Lin were overjoyed, their smiles barely contained.

“Besides the two of you, do not let a third party know. Now is not the time to reveal it. Understand?” Lu Yan instructed.

If news of his breakthrough to Martial Marquis spread at this critical moment, it might arouse suspicion from Li Wenxuan or Li Canglin.

Originally, he did not even want to inform Li Quan and Wang Lin.

But since they had been involved thoroughly in the Jade Bone Tiger affair and understood his usefulness, hiding it was difficult. It was better to be open.

“Hallmaster, rest assured. If I reveal a single word, may my head be presented,” Li Quan swore, pointing to the sky.

“I swear the same,” Wang Lin followed suit.

Lu Yan nodded and dismissed them, then consumed a piece of martial food dried meat, employing the Vajra Indestructible Skill to convert qi and blood to heal.

Seven days later, his wounds had mostly healed.

Soon, news spread rapidly throughout the markets and towns.

In Nanyi Commandery, demons had appeared.

A spider demon.

Several small towns had already suffered; thousands of people were enslaved as demon thralls.

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