Chapter 272: Three Wishes

“Your Majesty—” Lin Jing’s heart stirred. Three wishes; he wouldn’t hold back.

“Your Majesty, as a Longevity Body, I hope to receive your protection so that I can grow up smoothly.” Even if he didn’t mention this wish, Lin Jing understood that given his current value, the Demon Court would inevitably protect him.

However, Lin Jing still chose to use one of his wishes to mention it, all for the sake of the Demon Emperor’s personal promise.

“As the Demon Court Saint, I will naturally protect you as you grow. Additionally, I will help you once more to resolve potential enemies and shock the world.”

“Have you ever heard of the Pill Meet?”

“The Tongtian Pagoda Pill Meet?” Lin Jing was startled and said, “Naturally, I have heard of it.”

“This is the greatest event in Qingzhou. All factions in Qingzhou, and even those beyond, will be paying attention.”

“Once you have researched the Transformation Pill, attend this Tongtian Pagoda Pill Meet in your true form.”

“At that time, your appearance will draw many enemies. I will take action at that moment to help you kill all the enemies who arrive, and all the spoils of war will belong to you.”

“Ultimately, you will announce to all the Yao Beast races of the world that you have researched the method of transformation.”

“From now on, you no longer need to travel in an illusionary body. As my Demon Court Saint, you should walk the Immortal Cultivation World in your true form; no one will be able to ignore your existence.”

“This—” Lin Jing was moved. It seemed the Demon Emperor’s ambition was not small. With the advent of the Yao Race revival method, it likely wanted to continue expanding the Demon Court’s power and attract more Yao Beast races to join.

Letting him showcase the Transformation Method through the Pill Meet served two purposes. First, it was equivalent to announcing to the world that the path of the Yao Race had been revived. Witnessed on the stage of the Pill Meet, it would be more convincing than the Demon Court announcing it themselves.

Second, the appearance of his Longevity Physique would inevitably attract many powerful experts. At that time, the Demon Emperor could use this as an excuse to demonstrate the Demon Court’s power, taking the opportunity to strike at demonic sects like the Yin Corpse Sect.

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Lin Jing said. “However—previously, I already had the intention of participating in the Pill Meet to obtain the Candle Age Fire, a unique fire stored in the Tongtian Pagoda. If I participate with the Transformation Pill, it might not be so easy to obtain the Candle Age Fire…”

“Therefore, my second wish is to obtain this top-tier unique fire with a time attribute, the Candle Age Fire.”

Although he had received the protection of the Demon Court, Lin Jing knew that his own power was his greatest reliance.

The Heavenly Demon Body—he must master it.

He didn’t have Gu Qianqiu’s Aptitude, so to master the Heavenly Demon Body, he had to borrow the Candle Age Fire.

Although he still didn’t have much confidence in whether he could master the Heavenly Demon Body even after obtaining the Candle Age Fire, he couldn’t miss out on this fire!

“Granted,” the Demon Emperor agreed.

“As for the third wish, I wonder if I can reserve it for future use?”

Originally, Lin Jing wanted the Demon Emperor to help him seize a Strange Gu. However, considering the Demon Emperor had already promised to act for him once to clear out the powerful enemies of the Yin Corpse Sect and Gu God Sect, with all the spoils belonging to him, Lin Jing temporarily abandoned that idea.

If he could lure out a Strange Gu possessor from the Gu God Sect, he might be able to obtain a Strange Gu anyway. There was no need to waste a wish.

Currently, Lin Jing didn’t have any other urgent wishes to fulfill. In that case, if he could save this wish for a critical moment in the future, its value might be even greater.

“As you wish.” The Demon Emperor did not refuse. Subsequently, it took Lin Jing’s synthesized Shapeshifting Grass and vanished from the spot.

Meanwhile, in a pitch-black area of the Demon Court space, a snow-white divine tiger silently poked at the small grass in front of it. “Can I transform through this grass—?” It picked up the grass and took a lick.

“The Rank of this grass is too low. I wonder if there are any treasures that can improve the quality of Spiritual Plants. That way, this Emperor wouldn’t have to wait for that Longevity Physique cub’s follow-up research to transform first.”

“This Emperor must also find a way—”

“The Yao Race is about to be revived. Ancestors above, this Emperor is about to successfully revive the Yao Race. Stop sending me dreams. I’m already in the Demon Emperor stage; I really don’t want to dream anymore. I will definitely revitalize the Yao Race—”

“Holy Child.”

“Demon Emperor’s Disciple.”

“Holy Child—”

“Demon Emperor’s Disciple—”

At this moment, Lin Jing and Xu Qingyao, who had gained the Demon Emperor’s favor by researching the Transformation Method, were still immersed in infinite joy. They held hands, celebrating their change in status.

“Junior Brother, I knew you could do it.”

“It’s thanks to Senior Sister’s unconditional trust and support that we’ve made this progress.”

“But we can’t be happy too soon. The existing Transformation Method still has too many limitations. We must research a universal Transformation Method as soon as possible,” Xu Qingyao sighed in relief.

“Speaking of the Pill Meet, it seems to be in two years. Although His Majesty the Demon Emperor didn’t specify which Pill Meet to showcase the Transformation Method, I still hope it’s as soon as possible.” Lin Jing was already impatient for the Demon Emperor to help clear out the two major demonic sects.

Oh, and it would be best to help resolve the Heavenly Lion Clan as well while he was at it; he had offended that power too.

“Holy Child—” At this time, the Mosquito Woman, who had become the Fourth Saintess of the Demon Court, flew to the side of Lin Jing and Xu Qingyao.

“Following the decree of His Majesty the Demon Emperor, from now on, I am the Holy Child’s maidservant. May I ask what the Holy Child’s instructions are?” Mosquito Woman led the army of Mosquito Beasts and knelt on one knee before Lin Jing.

Lin Jing smiled slightly and said, “For now, you will reside in this valley and rest for a while. The Third Holy Maiden will provide you with food and will also find suitable Cultivation Techniques for you to practice. From today on, lead this group of Mosquito Beasts well and suppress their ferocity.”

“As you command,” Mosquito Woman nodded obediently.

This army, which even Soul Transformation experts feared, was difficult for Lin Jing to perfectly control even through the Seven Star Beast God Circle. However, Mosquito Woman could do it. The Yao Race was indeed uniquely blessed.

Fortunately, Mosquito Woman had now become his maidservant.

This valley, renamed “Mosquito Valley” by Lin Jing and Xu Qingyao, was completely sealed off by a barrier. Later, on the way back, Xu Qingyao couldn’t help but ask, “Next, you’ll start preparing for the Pill Meet according to the Demon Emperor’s wishes, right? Now that we have the Demon Emperor’s permission, I can boldly obtain resources from the Demon Court’s treasury without limit. If you need anything, just say so.”

“I’m not sure what I need right now. I’ll tell you later, Senior Sister. But does the Demon Court have ice-attribute natural treasures, Yao Beast corpses of imperial-level bloodline or higher, or the corpses of powerful human Cultivators who specialized in ice arts or had ice-attribute Physiques? The kind that can be used freely.”

“Of course, living subjects are also fine. The main thing is that I can experiment with them as I please—they should be enemies.”

“Hmm?” Xu Qingyao said, “Are you planning to use them to Cultivate that Ice Gu?”

“Yeah, out of the three Pet Beasts, its cultivation is the lowest. It’s time to nurture it.”

“After it reaches Core Formation, you should be able to reach Core Formation as well. Do you have any thoughts on a fourth Pet Beast? That Mosquito Woman?” Xu Qingyao asked.

Lin Jing was stunned, then shook his head and said, “Not suitable. After all, the other Pet Beasts in the team have eaten too many mosquitoes. But Senior Sister, you reminded me that it’s time for one of the candidates for the fourth Pet Beast to be born. Although I don’t know if I can form a Contract—I’ll have to trouble you, Senior Sister, to help me find these resources.”

He handed the list of rare resources needed for the mechanical beast Longevity Treasure Turtle to his Senior Sister. This fellow was one of the candidates for the fourth Pet Beast.