Chapter 163: Demonic Cultivator Squad

A few days later.

Xu Zhizhi found Lin Jing and brought some good news.

“The Cultivation Technique has been found!” he shouted joyfully.

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“So fast?” Lin Jing went out to greet him. He had thought it wouldn’t be so easy; after all, a Nascent Soul-level Cultivation Technique…

…would be the grand finale even in auctions of top-tier immortal cities.

“With me on the job, you can rest assured!” Xu Zhizhi sat at the stone table in front of the Immortal Cave, and Lin Jing immediately brought out a pot of tea with a smile.

“Why is this tea sweet? And it’s iced?” Xu Zhizhi, whose mouth was parched, took a sip and was immediately stunned.

“Just tell me if it tastes good or not.”

“It has a unique flavor. It’s more like fruit juice than tea. It’s delicious!” The scholar savored it.

“It’s a tea my Pet Beast and I made ourselves, called Iced Black Tea.”

“Alright, tell me about the Cultivation Technique.”

Xu Zhizhi wiped his mouth and said:

“Both techniques have been found, and they come from the same person. Although both can lead to the Nascent Soul stage, their cultivation requirements are quite harsh compared to ordinary Nascent Soul-level techniques.”

“Are you familiar with ‘Ice Fire Island’?”

Lin Jing shook his head. “Never heard of it. A cultivation power?”

“Yes. The reason it’s not well-known is that it has already disbanded! Thousands of years ago, two Soul Transformation Demon Emperors fought to the death. One had a Flame Bloodline, and the other had an Icy Bloodline. Their battle stirred up terrifying heaven and earth power, turning an island into an ice-and-fire landscape.”

“That’s the origin of Ice Fire Island. Later, a group of Cultivators who practiced fire-attribute and ice-attribute techniques came here. Over time, they formed a power called ‘Ice Fire Island.'”

“However, because the natural power of Ice Fire Island slowly dissipated later on, this power lost its cultivation treasure land and naturally didn’t have a long-lasting Legacy.”

“There is someone in our Dragon Palace whose ancestor was a Nascent Soul Cultivator from Ice Fire Island, so he has preserved ice and fire attribute Cultivation Techniques! However, since these techniques were created based on the special environment of Ice Fire Island, cultivation after the Golden Core Stage relies heavily on ice-fire treasure lands. If one does not Cultivate in Extremely Hot and Extremely Cold Lands…”

“…they are no different from Golden Core-level techniques.”

“Since the Ice Fire Island Legacy is now gone, he is willing to trade these two techniques for a Rising Dragon Pill. He said that although the techniques have significant limitations, he can also throw in several matching minor Spells.”

“I see. Techniques with cultivation site restrictions…”

Lin Jing pondered for a moment. He felt it wasn’t a big problem. By the time the twins reached the Golden Core Stage, it would be decades later. There was no point in worrying about things so far off now.

As for what they would do once they reached the Golden Core Stage—with Golden Core strength and the Ice Gu sub-gu, they could snatch higher-level techniques or territory. There were always more solutions than problems.

When facing such Legacy issues in the future, he would just trust in their future wisdom!

“Let’s go with these then.” Lin Jing nodded. In the short term, besides a severed Legacy like Ice Fire Island, regular Sect disciples probably wouldn’t have the authority to trade such techniques.

He didn’t want to waste too much time looking for techniques either. After all, the Jiang Twins were currently at the perfect age for cultivation.

Wasting a few years just to find a technique would be a real pity.

At worst, if he found better techniques later, he could have them start over. Although switching techniques would waste time and effort, as long as they had a foundation, it wouldn’t be a major issue.

“And these!” Xu Zhizhi took out a list of Spiritual Plants. Inside Hidden Dragon City…

The Jiang Twins had already found an inn to stay in. Compared to the Sky Domain, Lin Jing was considered a well-known Cultivator in Hidden Dragon City. From his first arrival to his ascent onto the heavenly pride ranking, rumors about him could be heard everywhere.

Learning about Lin Jing’s growth along the way, the Jiang Twins were even more confused. None of these rumors mentioned Blood Path Demonic Techniques or Gu arts. This Senior Lin… hid himself so deeply.

“Don’t think too much about it. No matter what, Senior Lin saved us. Otherwise, we would be Corpse Puppets by now.”

“Helping Senior Lin raise Gu insects is nothing. I don’t think Senior Lin has any ill intentions.” Jiang Lin looked at her brother and said, “Didn’t Grandma teach us to repay kindness?”

Jiang Qi nodded, thinking his sister had a point, but then he suddenly froze.

Bang!

The wooden door was kicked open!!

The two felt as if they were facing a great enemy, sensing a powerful pressure.

“Demon Subduing Division business!!” A richly dressed Young Master looked at the Jiang Twins with an arrogant expression. “Two little Gu masters at the Qi Training Stage dare to come to Hidden Dragon City? Although the Gu insects in your bodies are well-hidden, unfortunately, you’ve met me, the Nemesis of All Evil.”

Gao Sheng held up the Demon-Seeking Compass.

“Surrender now.”

The Jiang Twins’ faces changed color.

Just then, a red leaf drifted into the room from the window.

Both sides were stunned upon seeing the red leaf.

Then, Lin Jing’s figure slowly emerged along with a spatial ripple.

Lin Jing’s appearance relieved the Jiang Twins but also left Gao Sheng incredibly bewildered.

“What are you doing here?” Lin Jing looked at Gao Sheng speechlessly.

Gao Sheng, holding the compass-like Magic Treasure, said, “Subduing demons, they—”

This compass had the effect of seeking out Gu insects, Corpse Puppets, and spirits. It was a Demon-Seeking Magic Treasure refined by the Demon Subduing Division, very rare, and something even ordinary Golden Core Stage Demon Subduing Guards couldn’t obtain.

“They are my people. The Gu insects in their bodies were given by me. You’ve got the wrong people.” Lin Jing was surprised. He was certain the sub-gu were well-hidden in the twins, yet Gao Sheng could discover them with this treasure.

“What!!” Gao Sheng looked disappointed, having thought he could crack a major case in Hidden Dragon City.

“But since you’ve met by chance, let the two of them assist you from now on.”

“Huh?” Gao Sheng was stunned.

Looking at the Jiang siblings, Lin Jing tossed out two Jade Slips.

“Senior.” The Jiang Twins were still completely bewildered.

“‘Divine Fire Transformation’ and ‘Imperial Ice Whale Art.’ The former is a fire-attribute technique, and the latter is an ice-attribute technique. They were created by a Cultivator from the defunct Ice Fire Island power, based on various ice and fire techniques and insights from the battle traces left by two Soul Transformation Demon Emperors, the ‘Nine-Tailed Divine Fire Fox’ and the ‘Ice Whale Emperor.'”

“After practicing these two techniques, combined with your twin physique, you will be able to perfectly control the Gu insects in your bodies.”

“…”

“Soul Transformation Demon Emperors!!” The Jiang Twins held the technique Jade Slips in shock.

“Ice-fire techniques, twin physique, Gu insects… So that’s why you posted a quest in the Dragon Palace. It was for them. I see, Gu containers?” Although Gao Sheng lacked a talent for solving cases, he was well-informed.

This was the advantage of his background; he immediately guessed Lin Jing’s purpose for bringing back these two twins!

“Jiang Qi, Jiang Lin, this is a Genius from the Demon Subduing Division, Gao Sheng of the Demon Subduing Gao Family. After you switch techniques, join the Demon Subduing Division as Brother Gao’s teammates and subordinates to investigate cases with him. With his endorsement, you can use the power of the Gu insects as you please.”

“Ah, wait?” Gao Sheng was stunned again.

“I did want to form my own Demon Subduing Squad, but not a Demonic Cultivator Squad.”