Refining the True from the False: Becoming a God Starting with Devouring a True Dragon

Chapter 58: Human relationships are like a whetstone, and toothpicks stir up a big pot (Please continue reading)

The unconscious Ji Shichang was carried away by Gao Xu, who happened to arrive late.

Yin Chun wiped the bloodstains on the ground clean with a rag.

Only Wang Qi and Young Master Long remained in the room, along with a hot dish of "Gathering of Heroes" on the table.

Young Master Long smiled and looked at Wang Qi.

"Mr. Wang, I think County Lieutenant Ji has taken all the reasoning to heart."

Wang Qi nodded, "They not only listened, they practically poured their hearts out."

Young Master Long was taken aback, but then he understood what Wang Qi meant, and his smile widened.

"Haha--I didn't expect Mr. Wang to be so witty."

"Thank you very much, Young Master Long!"

Wang Qi cupped his hands in greeting.

With Ji Shichang's matter temporarily settled, a huge weight was lifted from his heart.

No longer need to live in constant fear and frantically improve their strength to worry about and deal with Ji Shichang's retaliation.

"Sigh~"

Young Master Long shook his head slightly, "As I said, this is the cost of the medicine, one-tenth of the deposit."

"After this incident, County Magistrate Ji will not only not cause you any more trouble, but will also refrain from causing you any further problems."

"Even during the winter hunt, you'll need someone to secretly protect you."

"If something happens to you, I'm afraid the blame will fall on him."

"This is much better than killing him outright."

"but-"

Long Gongzi changed the subject, "Ji Shichang is more patient than I imagined."

"He kowtowed dozens of times and still held back his anger."

"People like that are very difficult to deal with."

"If something major happens on the border in the future, that will probably be the time when he attacks Mr. Wang again."

Young Master Long continued, "This man came from the frontier army, rising to the rank of deputy captain before becoming a civil official. He secured his position through his ruthlessness and loyalty. He has considerable connections and influence throughout the military and government.

"Executing him without cause would shake morale, especially in these past few years—"

"The great dragon has just been slain, and the edge of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is in constant turmoil."

"That's the most troublesome thing."

Wang Qi nodded and said, "I understand what Young Master Long means."

"No, Mr. Wang doesn't understand."

Young Master Long laughed and said, "What I mean is, if Mr. Wang wants to get rid of him, he should pay 40% of the deposit."

Wang Qi was speechless.

He had assumed that the young master from Long was trying to persuade him to prioritize the bigger picture.

Unexpectedly.

It merely raised Ji Shichang's "status".

"When doing things, you should always do them clearly and thoroughly."

Young Master Long calmly said, "It's like buying meat on the street. Beef is clearly priced at thirty coins per catty, beef cheek at ten coins, and beef tripe at seven or eight coins. You pay for whatever you want, and afterwards, no one will feel cheated."

Wang Qi deeply agreed with the words of the young master Long.

"May I ask a question?"

Wang Qi asked, "What percentage of the medicine cost is the deposit that Young Master Long mentioned?"

"Twenty percent."

Two-tenths of four-tenths — eight percent.

"That's really cheap," Wang Qi smiled.

"It's already very expensive."

Young Master Long looked serious.

"Does Young Master Long have any suggestions regarding this matter?" Wang Qi asked.

He already had an idea in mind.

Since Ji Shichang poses no immediate threat, we might as well wait until we have the strength to do so.

He personally visited the place to eliminate this potential threat.

What happened today.

It was exhilarating, but not quite enough!

It's far less satisfying to end it all myself!

He believed that his own abilities would improve much faster than the opportunity that Ji Shichang was waiting for.

Young Master Long looked Wang Qi up and down and then spoke.

"I observe that Mr. Wang is vigorous yet restrained. His previous boxing and exorcism techniques further demonstrate his robust health and strength. His achievements in martial arts must be quite remarkable."

"I suppose Mr. Wang won't miss this winter hunt?"

"No," Wang Qi said firmly.

He could naturally withdraw the "medicine money" from Young Master Long and exchange it for cultivation resources to cultivate within the city.

However, after the Ji Shichang incident, Wang Qi understood that having his son repay the debt for the medicine with a "deed" was far more valuable than money.

You have to understand, no amount of money can buy the favor of such an important person.

and,

Only when you leave the city and encounter demons can you unleash your true power.

He can still make money by hunting demons during this winter hunt.

It is important that

He also wanted to see what the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, which was feared by everyone in Heihe County and littered with corpses, actually looked like.

What exactly is the scene north of Heihekou?

Young Master Long continued, "Since Mr. Wang is participating in the winter hunt, he must be a man of ambition."

"Then why not leave Ji Shichang behind for now, both as a guard for the winter hunt and as a whetstone—"

The two shared the same idea.

The sky was already getting dark.

Wang Qi rose to take his leave.

He stepped out of the house and found that Chunshui Pavilion, which should have been bustling with activity at the time, was now deserted, like a ghost town.

It seems that the diners were so frightened by Ji Shichang's two contrasting demeanors that they lost all interest in seeking pleasure.

This demonstrates Ji Shichang's status in Heihe County.

He walked out of the gate of Chunshui Pavilion and strode towards his home.

County Magistrate's Office.

Liu Caiping, with a lamp burning, leaned over her desk, raising her hand to rub her temples.

"One problem is barely resolved before another arises."

He was initially incredulous when he saw the intelligence sent by his informant.

The second-in-command of Heihe County actually kowtowed and admitted his mistakes in front of someone's door, and was even carried out horizontally.

That's simply a fantasy.

It wasn't until he found out the details that he suddenly understood, but then doubts arose in his mind.

"And who exactly is this Wang Qi?"

He went through all the files about the Wang family that had been transferred to him.

The highest-ranking official in Wang Qizu's family for eight generations was a household clerk, who was suspected to have also served as a staff member of the county magistrate.

A relationship that has absolutely no connection to that young master from Long...

"Where did he get such good fortune from!"

The county suddenly has this ancestor out of nowhere, and from now on, whether there's trouble or not, I'll have to live in fear and trembling.

Even a slight mistake,

I'm afraid my official position is in jeopardy.

Thinking about this, Liu Caiping wasn't so happy about Ji Shichang's humiliating blunder.

Perhaps today's Ji Shichang will be tomorrow's version of himself.

Amidst my chaotic thoughts, a faint smell of blood reached my nose.

He turned toward the door.

Zhang Yuan and his nine companions filed in.

"Sir, these are the medicinal herbs we found in the sewers—"

"Medicine in vegetables?"

Liu Caiping examined the cabbage in her hand. From a distance, it looked normal, but upon closer inspection, she noticed many strange patterns on the cabbage's veins.

He just couldn't remember where he had seen it before.

"These are the patterns on a demon's scales."

The big, burly man spoke.

"Why are demon scales on the cabbage?" Liu Caiping asked, looking at everyone.

"This was cultivated using the flesh and blood of mutated martial artists as fertilizer."

"However, this kind of cabbage can mature in three months and is said to have the effect of curing all diseases. But after several inquiries, the only thing that can be confirmed is that people who eat this kind of cabbage can alleviate the symptoms of alienation in a short period of time."

The lean man spoke very clearly, "However, it hasn't been long, so we can't be sure if there are any side effects or other effects."

"Who's behind this?"

"Based on current information, it appears to be a group of people from the butcher shop, as well as a group that deals in scraps of meat."

"Most of these people are probably undocumented immigrants from other cities. You know how chaotic this place, the sewer alley, is—"

"However, what is certain is that their hideout is in Xiaoyangdao Hutong."

"Does Your Excellency intend to kill or arrest?"

Liu Caiping kept examining the cabbage with its strange patterns in her hand, and suddenly exerted force.

boom!

The cabbage was broken into pieces, and a light red juice flowed out from it.

"Cannibalism, absurd!"

"kill!"

Liu Caiping growled, "Leave no one involved alive. It's better to kill them all than for the news to spread."

"But you must find the source for me."

He looked at the nine men and said, "You can go ahead and do as you please. I'll clean up the mess for you."

Do you understand?

"clear!"

Call ~

Eerie wails accompanied Wang Qi.

After consuming a pot of Three-Dimensional Qi Gathering Powder and ten catties of Stone Ox Demon meat.

Strange phenomena reappear.

But compared to the first time, Wang Qi was noticeably calmer this time.

He watched as the colossal beast, obscuring the sky and the sun, swept over him from the black mist, and coldly observed the mournful faces of the old and young scratching their heads at him.

He even started to think.

These are all manifestations of demonic energy; although terrifying,

After all, the Dragon Elephant Secret Martial Arts - Great Demon Force is a top-level technique, and the demonic energy cultivated through it is the essence of all evil thoughts.

If it could be refined through the influence of the dragon's power...

That eliminates potential problems during practice and also enhances the results of practice.

Kill two birds with one stone.

After all, the dragon's power had already affected the black energy, and two small dragons condensed in the golden dragon.

thinking,

Wang Qi then began to try to separate some of his dragon energy to actively contact the "giant beasts in the black mist" and the demonic energy.

The golden dragon, which had been refining the flesh of the fossilized bull demon, trembled slightly.

A wisp of golden energy began to peel away from it.

It transformed into a small dragon.

Its reflection appeared in Wang Qi's pupils, then it disappeared into the world shrouded in endless black mist.

Like stirring a large vat with a toothpick.

The black mist remained completely still.

wrong,

It still brought out some water!

The little golden dragon, dragging a large chunk of flesh-like black mist, darted back into Wang Qi's pupils—