In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 203 Ants Bit People
Mengjin County Government Office.

Xie Lingxin placed the male and female sword boxes across her lap and stroked their old, rough surface.

The spirit bead placed on top had dimmed somewhat and shrunk by almost half its original size.

This thing is truly powerful; even a master at the fifth level of physical strength can have their head chopped off with a single sword strike.

If someone uses it against you, there is absolutely no chance of survival.

But the cost of using it last time was really high.

After nurturing it with the Spirit Pearl for so long, using up half of it, all that was left was this one sword strike.

I wonder how many spirit beads were used in that sword strike the Bureau used against King Jiushan last time?
Fortunately, Su Zuoming dropped a spirit pearl for him, so he not only didn't lose out but actually made a profit.

He picked up another bead and examined it in his hand.

It was the size of an infant's fist, with a blood-red glow.

Inside, it seemed to contain countless thick, blood-red liquids churning, resembling blood itself.

Blood Essence Pearl!

Xie Lingxin remembered something she had seen while charging her phone in the library.

This is something that only legendary beings with extremely profound physical cultivation in the realm could possibly nurture.

It contains a large amount of blood essence, which is said to be the condensation of the essence and blood of a living being before its death.

This thing contains extremely pure essence and blood, which can be used directly to cultivate the physical body.

Moreover, it can be absorbed directly.

It can be described as a miraculous elixir for rapidly increasing physical cultivation.

However, its value is not high.

Because this item is of a very high grade, it usually only appears on legendary beings of the tenth level.

To use one in the material world, one must expend a wisp of legendary power at the tenth level.

In the Federation, the one thing that is never lacking is cultivation resources, as long as you have money.

Compared to the preciousness of legendary power, things that can be bought with money are obviously more cost-effective.

Therefore, the Blood Essence Pearl is generally only used for cultivation within the Domain Realm to temporarily improve one's cultivation level or to experience a higher realm in advance, serving as a kind of experience and training.

Unless it's a Blood Essence Pearl of terrifyingly high quality that can instantly elevate someone to the top, they wouldn't be willing to expend their precious legendary power.

The one in front of me...

The Blood Essence Pearl, which represents the fifth level of the physical body, is a legendary creature of level 15 to 20.

It's already quite high, but spending a wisp of legendary power at the tenth level for it doesn't seem worth it.

Well, since my physical cultivation is currently low, it's more advantageous to use it directly.

Just now, my spirit left my body in the Shence Army formation. Although I look fine, I'm just putting on a brave face.

In fact, the Yin spirit had already been injured and was listless.

Fortunately, it didn't last long, and my mental cultivation isn't weak, so my foundation wasn't damaged. I'll recover in a few days.

If my physical cultivation were still intact, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
He temporarily put the Blood Essence Pearl aside and picked up another item.

A black and red armor.

This is the shirt Su Zuoming was wearing, still stained with blood and mud.

It looks a bit dirty.

But Xie Lingxin didn't mind at all.

Because it is a legendary item.

It smelled strongly of blood.

But Xie Lingxin felt it wasn't because of the bloodstains, but rather something that came with the armor itself.

The power of the mind probes into it, and one can faintly hear the sounds of fighting and screams, the clash of swords and the blood staining the land.

It felt as if I were on a brutal battlefield.

An even more menacing aura swept over us, almost tangible, transforming into a demonic figure that seemed poised to devour us.

Xie Lingxin merely let her mind wander through it, and then she grasped its profound mysteries.

[Hundred Battles Blood Refinement Technique: 0.01/1]

Hidden within this armor is a tenth-grade martial arts technique that uses the killing and bloodthirsty energy to refine the body!
Xie Lingxin guessed that this must be a cultivation technique that Su Zuoming had practiced himself.

These armors were worn year-round, and thus absorbed the artistic conception they embodied, leaving behind images of visualization within them.

He doesn't actually lack martial arts techniques.

However, more cultivation methods can increase the efficiency of one's cultivation of nature and life force.

This Hundred Battles Blood Refinement Technique can increase one's life cultivation efficiency by at least 10 points per day.

That's quite a gain.

As for the armor itself, it should be a decent piece of armor with a certain level of protective capability.

If we can obtain the legendary power once we get out, we can convert it.

It possesses both defensive capabilities and contains a ten-fold grade cultivation technique, making it more valuable than legendary power of the same level. It should fetch a considerable sum.

Besides these...

Xie Lingxin also counted 456 spiritual essences!
It's worth at least tens of millions of federal dollars!
This is the sum of the previous grain transport soldiers plus the Shence Army soldiers killed this time.

This is definitely a windfall!
Take stock of the harvest one by one.

The thought raced, but no feedback could be received from the all-knowing person.

Bestone still doesn't work.

Could it be that the "network" hasn't been set up yet?
Xie Lingxin pondered.

He knew nothing about the principles behind using the All-Knowing Technique in the Realm and could only guess.

However, according to what I saw online, it works in other realms, and this is the first one that doesn't.

While in the task force, he learned that it seemed there would be other people sent by the Federation entering the territory.

Given the unique nature of this realm, it's not surprising that the Federation sent people to explore it.

There must be someone involved who built the "network" here.

Could it be that it wasn't reborn into a good family and hasn't awakened yet, or perhaps it was simply reborn into the animal realm or something similar...?

Xie Lingxin made malicious assumptions.

"Knock knock..." There was a knock on the door, and Su Zhen's voice came in: "Your Highness, Magistrate Cui and County Commandant Zhang request an audience."

Xie Lingxin packed her things and said, "Come in."

The door opened, and Su Zhen led County Magistrate Cui Chenglin and County Lieutenant Zhang Zhihong in together.

The two bowed and said, "Your humble servant Cui Chenglin (Zhang Zhihong) greets Your Highness Prince Jing!"

"no."

Xie Lingxin raised her hand.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Cui Chenglin said, "Your Highness, the more than 4,700 river workers have now been properly appeased."

"The Shence Army troops guarding various places have all withdrawn."

Xie Lingxin nodded and said, "Magistrate Cui, you've worked hard."

Zhang Zhihong knelt on one knee and said, "Your Highness, I was unaware of Your Highness's identity and have offended you greatly. Please forgive me!"

Xie Lingxin stood up and personally helped him up: "County Magistrate Zhang is public-spirited and selfless in serving the people. What crime has he committed?"

Zhang Zhihong looked flattered and somewhat uneasy: "Your Highness, I was ignorant and spoke nonsense earlier. I hope Your Highness will not take it to heart!"

Xie Lingxin stared at him for a while, until he lowered his head, before saying with a half-smile:
"Does Magistrate Zhang know my identity and think I would collude with those people?"

Zhang Zhihong was startled and bowed again, saying, "This humble one dares not!"

"Alright, I was just joking with you."

Xie Lingxin helped him up: "Don't worry, I will investigate what you said. If it is true, even if it costs me my life, I will seek justice for the people of Bianzhou!"

You can say what you want to say, but you have to say it beautifully.

Well... things still need to be done.

Xie Lingxin is now confused as to whether she is getting involved in these matters for personal gain or out of a sense of injustice.

who cares.

"Your Highness is wise and benevolent! On behalf of the people of Bianzhou, we kowtow to express our gratitude for Your Highness's kindness!"

Zhang Zhihong was so excited that he was about to kneel down again.

Xie Lingxin pushed him impatiently: "Alright, we've only known each other for less than a quarter of an hour, how many times have you knelt down?"

"A true hero, so weak-kneed?"

Zhang Zhihong's face turned red, a mixture of shame and excitement.

I never imagined Your Highness would see me this way.
Rumor has it that His Highness Prince Jing is ignorant, cowardly, and utterly useless.

In retrospect, these rumors were utter nonsense! Completely wrong!

This is clearly a wise and benevolent king, a virtuous king with a heart for the world!
Cui Chenglin sighed inwardly.

Zhang Zhihong was one of his capable subordinates; how could he not know him?

How long has it been?

They are probably already deeply grateful to Prince Jing and completely devoted to him.

Your Highness Prince Jing, you've really kept it well hidden!
His Taoist arts and supernatural powers are astonishing; he can instantly kill a fifth-level martial arts master.

His ability to seize opportunities is exquisite, his wisdom and tactics are like thunderclaps in silence, and his skill in managing subordinates is consummate.

He glanced at the black and white beast lying at his feet. He had witnessed its ferocity firsthand, yet it was now so docile and obedient.

Your Highness Prince Jing, how many more hidden tricks do you have up your sleeve?
While feeling a pang of emotion, Cui Chenglin couldn't help but think that perhaps serving this Prince Jing wouldn't be such a bad thing.

After learning the literary and martial arts, he sold them to the imperial family.

He was from a prominent family and a student of Confucianism.

Having acquired a wealth of skills, where wouldn't one have the ambition to achieve great things?
But in this world, sages live in seclusion to cultivate themselves, three kings oversee the country, and they scheme against each other, vying for power and profit.

The factional struggles in the court were extremely fierce. Each of the three princes had their own faction, and the civil officials also had their own cliques. Even worse, there were eunuchs who wielded power.

The court was in utter chaos, causing unrest throughout the land and bringing suffering to the people.

Where can I realize my ambitions?
The sudden emergence of Prince Jing might very well be an opportunity...

Cui Chenglin was startled by his own thoughts.

How can this be?

Even if no one says it, as long as the sage is in power, who can overturn the heavens?
Anyone could be in that position, but the person in front of me is absolutely not!

"County Magistrate Zhang, I have a favor to ask of you."

Xie Lingxin's voice startled Cui Chenglin awake.

Zhang Zhihong immediately bowed and said, "Please give your orders, Your Highness! I will go through fire and water for you!"

Cui Chenglin: "..."

You little brat, do you even remember you're one of my men?
"Not that serious."

Xie Lingxin waved her hand: "Go to Qiaojia Village and find Qiao Da. Take him with you and find a few influential people in the Mengjin River works to explain the pros and cons to the surviving workers."

"It would be best to unite them in their hatred of the enemy and report the massacre of civilians by the Shence Army to the authorities."

"what?!"

Zhang Zhihong was startled. He looked up at Xie Lingxin's serious expression, swallowed his doubts, and said in a firm voice, "Yes! I will certainly live up to Your Highness's expectations!"

After saying that, he took three steps back before turning and leaving.

Xie Lingxin looked at Cui Chenglin, who was deep in thought, and asked, "Magistrate Cui, what's wrong? Do you think what I did was inappropriate?"

"Your Highness is too kind to this humble official, but..."

Cui Chenglin hesitated and said, "Does Your Highness really intend to break ties with the Northern Army?"

Xie Lingxin retorted, "Do you think they'll let me go if I don't expose them?"

Cui Chenglin was speechless.

Naturally impossible.

Wang Shouchang stripped Prince Jing of his title. If he obediently left the capital, he might be able to survive for a while longer.

If they're lucky, Wang Shoucheng will forget about it, and the matter will be over.

After all, it's just an ant.

But this ant dares to jump out and bite people...

(End of this chapter)