Are you planning to run away with the Longevity Technique?
No, no, that guy is a Celestial Realm Martial Artist and the president of the Awakened Association. He shouldn’t do something so shameless.
"Forget it, whatever he does has nothing to do with me. In three days, I’ll take my stuff and leave, find a safe place to stay."
Glancing at the bodies on the ground, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders.
No matter what, she had just survived a deadly escape. However, according to that person, the parchment documenting the Longevity Technique had special means.
She didn’t have any better solution.
Give up?
That’s a Divine Demon-level Martial Art. She had spent so much time and effort on it, she wouldn’t give it up even if it meant death.
But carrying it with her, the Qin Family might have similar means and send someone again. By then, it wouldn’t be a True Essence Realm Martial Artist, but a Celestial Realm Martial Artist.
"Maybe, staying close to that Li guy might be a good idea?"
A thought suddenly popped into her mind.
After all, that Li guy not only had strong powers but could also foresee the future.
Though, he wasn’t foolish. He was a ruthless person; when she didn’t agree to his deal before, he left her to die.
If he found out about her scheming, he wouldn’t let her get what she wanted so easily.
Thinking about it, Wang Lingling got a headache,
"Forget it, I’ll deal with it later."
She turned and headed towards Anshan City.
Before long, she had entered the city gates.
Unlike her previous rush, this time she took her time to observe the unassuming small city.
Whether it was an illusion or not, she felt that the ordinary people living here, despite wearing tattered clothes, had smiles on their faces that were brighter than those in other cities.
The whole city was filled with the atmosphere of daily life.
"Is it because they get to live here for free?"
Wang Lingling wondered.
People from those small forts, unless they were Awakeners or very powerful warriors, would never have the chance to live in the city for their whole life.
But thanks to Li Ping, these people had moved in.
Knowing this happiness was hard-earned, they cherished it even more and were immersed in it, full of dreams for their future lives.
"What a pity."
Wang Lingling sighed softly.
These people were kept in the dark, unaware that the Beast Tide had already broken out and would soon reach Anshan City.
This hard-earned happiness would soon be destroyed by the Beast Tide.
She shook her head and continued walking forward.
Unknowingly, she arrived halfway up the mountain.
An imposing building appeared by the roadside, with the large characters "Anshan City Martial Arts Association" on the top floor.
"Martial Arts Association?"
Wang Lingling showed a hint of surprise on her face, then a little peculiarity.
The people in this Martial Arts Association probably don’t know there is a Celestial Realm Martial Artist in the city’s Awakened Association, right?
"Since I have to stay here for three more days, and I have nothing else to do, I might as well go in and have a look, also find someone to spar with."
She showed a mischievous smile and then walked towards the Martial Arts Association.
After all, she had just experienced a life-and-death battle. Although her wounds were treated, her nerves were still tense. She needed to relax and vent a bit.
Sparring with some weaklings would be a good choice at this time.
"Hello, miss. How can I help you?"
A woman came up, surprised when she saw Wang Lingling’s face.
"Nothing, just curious and wanted to have a look around."
Wang Lingling showed a sweet smile.
"Have a look around?"
The woman was taken aback.
"What? Is it not allowed?"
"It’s allowed, of course." The woman quickly smiled, "Of course, it’s allowed. If you don’t mind, I can show you around our association."
"Alright."
Wang Lingling nodded.
"Great, please follow me."
The woman made a ’please’ gesture and said, "This, as you can see, is our association’s hall, where the Martial Artists within the association take tasks. Inside..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Wang Lingling raised her hand to interrupt her.
"Who is the strongest person in your association?"
"The strongest person?"
"Yes." Wang Lingling nodded.
"The strongest person is, of course, our Chairman Sun."
The woman’s eyes showed admiration, "Our Chairman Sun is a Meridian Refining Realm Martial Artist, the only Meridian Refining Realm Martial Artist in our association."
"Meridian Refining Realm Martial Artist..."
Wang Lingling pouted, thinking it was as expected.
The woman, being perceptive, noticed her slight change in expression and had a guess in her heart. She cautiously asked, "Miss, you are?"
After all, this lady had been calm from the moment she appeared, indicating she was not an ordinary person.
If she spoke out of turn, it could easily bring unnecessary trouble to herself and the association.
"Me?"
Wang Lingling smiled mysteriously without directly answering and instead asked, "So, apart from your chairman, everyone else in your association are Entry Force Martial Artists?"
"Yes, yes." The woman had to nod but suddenly realized something and said, "Except for Brother Chen."
"What do you mean?"
Wang Lingling curiously asked, "Who is this Brother Chen? Is he also a Meridian Refining Realm Martial Artist? But didn’t you say that your chairman is the only one?"
"Yes, that’s correct." The woman stammered, "Because no one in our association knows Brother Chen’s true strength."
"What?"
Wang Lingling exclaimed.
Instantly, many Martial Artists around turned their eyes towards them.
Wang Lingling hurriedly pulled the woman aside and curiously asked, "What do you mean by no one knows his true strength?"
"Yes, that’s right." The woman carefully glanced around, "When Brother Chen joined our association, he was already an Entry Force Martial Artist. Over time, some people in the association said Brother Chen had long been a Meridian Refining Realm Martial Artist,
and some said Brother Chen was in the True Essence Realm. Someone asked the chairman, but the chairman was very secretive about it. So, I can’t give a specific answer."
"This small Anshan City Martial Arts Association actually has a True Essence Realm Martial Artist?"
Wang Lingling felt amazed.
On the other hand, who would have thought the president of the Anshan City Awakened Association was a Celestial Realm Martial Artist?
So, perhaps there truly was a True Essence Realm here.
"Interesting."
She cleared her throat and said, "Where is this Chen now? Tell him someone wants to spar with him."
"Spar with him?"
The woman’s eyes widened in shock as she looked at Wang Lingling, "Are you a True Essence Realm Martial Artist?"
"What! A True Essence Realm Martial Artist?"
"A True Essence Realm Martial Artist?"
"Where? Where is the True Essence Realm Martial Artist?"
Instantly, the originally quiet hall became as noisy as boiling water.
"That woman is a True Essence Realm Martial Artist?"
Someone’s gaze fell on Wang Lingling, full of doubt.
Really?
This woman seemed only a little over twenty. Could she be a True Essence Realm Martial Artist?
"Could Xiaolin be mistaken?"
"Yeah, that woman doesn’t look like a True Essence Realm Martial Artist. Our Chairman Sun is only in the Meridian Refining Realm."
However, Wang Lingling, being watched by everyone, not only was not afraid but was pleased. She didn’t show it on her face, instead pretending to be aloof, she nodded, "Yes, I am a True Essence Realm Martial Artist."
Instantly, the hall fell silent, time seemed to freeze.
"What, don’t believe?"
Wang Lingling scanned the crowd with a calm expression, "If anyone has doubts, come spar with me. But I advise you to all come at once."