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

"This winter hunt is very large-scale. Just for reconnaissance, a battalion of soldiers was used as scouts, and seven hundred armored black cavalry were said to have been temporarily drawn from the naval crossing army. They were all the elite of the elite."

"It is estimated that Liuyang and Qingxi counties, which are located around Heihe County, will actively send people to take this route."

"Of course, the main reason is for the pitifully few disciple slots available to the Divine Eagle Sect..."

"There will be a lot of miscellaneous people at that time."

"For example, the herbalists and their guards from pharmacies and clinics who go into the mountains to collect herbs, the tomb raiders who want to dig up graves, those who want to take advantage of the situation, those who want to settle old scores, and those who use the opportunity to transport goods..."

Gao Xu recounted all the information to Wang Qi in great detail, as if it were his own treasure.

Even Lu Shun, who was beside him, had his eyes opened and his knowledge broadened.

However, he was not as carefree as usual. When he was with the county magistrate's son, he shrank behind Wang Qi, not daring to show his face, and was quite embarrassed.

"Brother Lu, is it too cold?"

Gao Xu smiled and looked at Lu Shun.

"No, no," Lu Shun waved his hands repeatedly.

"In recent years, winters have indeed gotten colder and colder." Gao Xu smiled, took out a piece of dark green jade from his pocket, and handed it to Lu Shun.

"This piece of Biyue Nuanchun Jade was a gift from a friend a few days ago. Wearing it will keep me warm."

"Brother Lu, please accept this."

"No need, no need!" Lu Shun shook his head and hands together.

"Brother Lu, are you complaining that the quality of my jade is not good?" Gao Xu feigned anger.

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Lu Shun looked at Wang Qi with trepidation.

He knew, of course, that the young master Gao wasn't giving him the jade pendant to test, but rather to show it to... his master Qi.

My God!

That sick person must be a very powerful figure with connections to the heavens.

Lu Shun was overwhelmed with thoughts in an instant.

"Since Young Master Gao is so kind, Brother Lu, please accept it," Wang Qi said.

"Okay!"

Lu Shun gritted his teeth, took the jade pendant with both hands, and hung it on his waist on the spot.

Hey!

You know what, this jade pendant is actually quite useful.

My darling.

These important figures possess a truly vast collection of rare and precious treasures.

Gao Xu smiled humbly and told Wang Qi about the older, skilled warriors in Heihe County who might also choose to be buried in the army during this winter hunt.

Wang Qi looked at the county magistrate's son, who was learned, refined, and well-informed, and had connections both inside and outside Heihe County.

The image of Ji Shichang, a county magistrate who had started as a scout, kneeling and kowtowing before him on the third floor of Chunshui Pavilion yesterday involuntarily resurfaced in his mind.

Who exactly is this Young Master Long?

It was enough to make Gao Xu willingly work as a servant, doing nothing but going back and forth to Chunshui Pavilion every day and serving him like a maid.

Yesterday, Ji Shichang was clearly furious.

But in the end,

He was so angry that he fainted, but he didn't dare to say a word of dissent.

The son of a military leader in the military government?

Long...Long...

Or perhaps a prince?!

Wang Qi couldn't figure it out, but he was certain that he had made the acquaintance of a very important person.

Even such a prominent figure could not effectively solve the problem of alienation.

Judging from Long Gongzi's previous tone, he had also consulted many exorcists.

But none of them could be resolved.

In other words,

The path I've chosen to become an exorcist is unique and has a promising future.

I definitely need to continue my research.

Wang Qi and his two companions brushed past the Feiyue Martial Arts School team and headed towards Chunshui Pavilion.

Lu Shun went upstairs to find his cronies.

Wang Qi and Gao Xu went up to the third floor under the watchful eyes of many people.

It's still a physical therapy approach.

Two hours later.

Young Master Long sat beside Wang Qi, tilting his head slightly and listening intently.

"The evil aura emanating from the young master is so strong that it's almost solidified."

"With my current abilities, I'm afraid it won't be much better for several years."

"If something unexpected happens, all our long-term efforts could be in vain."

Wang Qi spoke up and explained the problem to Young Master Long.

Upon hearing this, Young Master Long's expression remained largely unchanged.

All of this was within his expectations.

He knows best how his body is right now.

"What are your thoughts, Mr. Wang?"

"I do have a somewhat immature idea," Wang Qi said, "but I don't know if Young Master Long dares to give it a try."

"Speaking."

Young Master Long listened attentively.

"Perhaps Young Master Long could give it a try and refine the demonic energy within him."

Wang Qi had barely finished speaking.

Gao Xu, standing to the side, frowned deeply. "Refining demonic energy? Isn't that absurd!"

"What if it completely integrates into one's bones and blood? Wouldn't that turn one into a demon?"

"Brother Gao, please don't speak yet."

Young Master Long glanced at Gao Xu.

The latter immediately lowered his head and stepped aside.

Young Master Long's eyes flickered as he looked at Wang Qi. "Mr. Wang, please explain in detail."

"We martial artists cultivate the five elements, enabling us to forge rare treasures and devour demons..."

"Since that demonic energy has entered the body, it's equivalent to ingesting it. Does that mean that what's ingested... can be refined and used for one's own benefit?"

Wang Qi looked serious.

He was using his own experience to deduce this, and he was telling this important person.

I wanted to subtly ask them to help verify something.

Check if there are any risks associated with the little black dragon seedling inside you.

"This is the first time I've ever heard Mr. Wang say this."

Young Master Long frowned slightly and began to think.

"It's very novel."

"I've never thought about it that way."

"But this probably requires corresponding techniques and unique refining methods." Young Master Long pondered, "For example, during refining, the demonic energy must be locked in a fixed position to prevent it from merging into the blood and qi."

"Like a tiger in a cage."

"If we can truly contain it, we can indeed turn sorrow into joy."

"Mr. Wang's idea is indeed ingenious."

"But I need to think carefully about how to refine it..."

Hearing the affirmation from the young master of Long, Wang Qi felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders.

According to what Young Master Long said,

All of his cultivation methods can be considered "safe procedures".

The value of the Dragon Elephant Secret Weapon is still increasing!

Gao Xu, who was standing to the side, listened to the conversation between the two and thought to himself, "What a madman!"

The methods they described were no different from dancing on swords.

A little careless,

They will become neither human nor ghost.

Especially for Young Master Long, who was already in this state, if he were to further study the techniques Wang Qi spoke of, I'm afraid...

Gao Xu dared not think any further and simply lowered his eyes.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Wang Qi stopped there and did not delve further into the matter.

As they were speaking,

A rich aroma wafted in from outside the door.

Wang Qi immediately felt that his blood and qi were much more balanced.

nice one!

Yin Chun personally carried over a bowl of soup the size of a human head and placed it in front of Wang Qi.

He then said, "This is a precious medicine for gentlemen. If a gentleman drinks it, he will gain longevity and cultivate a noble demeanor. If a petty person drinks it, he will bleed from all seven orifices and die instantly."

"what?"

Wang Qi was taken aback. "It's really that amazing?"

"Ginchun is just joking with you."

Young Master Long remained calm. "This medicine is indeed called the Gentleman's Precious Medicine. It was brewed from the medicinal herbs that I had someone deliver overnight."

"Dried ginger is processed, licorice is roasted, sandalwood is ground into powder, ginseng is peeled, and atractylodes and poria are peeled... Of course, all of these are high-quality medicinal materials that have been aged for many years and can attract the attention of demons."

"This soup nourishes the Qi, allowing externally cultivated Qi to enter and strengthen the body. It can make those who are already strong internally even stronger."

"I see that Mr. Wang is a strong and capable man. He will be hunting again in five days, and this item is just the right thing to do."

"Young Master Long is too kind," Wang Qi said, bowing slightly. "Thank you!"

Young Master Long waved his hand, "No need for thanks, this bowl of Gentleman's Precious Medicine is not given for free."

"I'd like to deduct it from my medication costs, but Mr. Wang can also pay for it himself."

"Of course, you don't have to drink it if you don't want to. Just forget I said anything."

Wang Qi's expression changed slightly.

I wonder what "Young Master Long" means.

Gao Xu, who was standing to the side, hesitated to speak, but then remembered that Young Master Long had told him to shut up, so he swallowed his words.

Yin Chun spoke up again, "Mr. Wang, please don't misunderstand. Young Master Long simply doesn't like owing favors, and he especially dislikes owing money."

"So these past few days I've been thinking about how to make it feel like a good deal for you..."

"May I ask how much this bowl of precious medicine costs?"

Wang Qi spoke.

"Eighty-eight taels," Young Master Long blurted out.

Wang Qi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought this young master from Long was trying to force a sale.

But now it seems...

This young master Long is just a person with a somewhat eccentric temperament who doesn't like to owe anyone favors.

Or,

When it comes to serious matters, he is indeed very meticulous in his words and actions.

Think about it, really.

They proactively help themselves solve problems.

When they told Ji Shichang to come over, they really did tell him to come over.

They even calculated exactly how much Ji Shichang's life was worth.

If this young master Long had lived in his previous life, he would have been a chosen science and engineering student.

Serious and meticulous.

Wang Qi had no doubt that the bowl of precious medicine before him was worth at least eighty-eight taels.

Just smelling that aroma is enough to trigger a reaction.

Make your spirit even stronger...

He was cultivating a dragon's aura within his own chest.

Can it make the dragon's energy stronger?

I absolutely cannot miss this bowl of precious soup.

It's just eighty-eight taels!

It's given!

"I paid for it myself."

Wang Qihao was filled with boundless pride, but suddenly realized that he seemed to be almost out of money...

"What percentage of the medical expenses is represented by these eighty-eight taels?"

Wang Qi asked.

Young Master Long said in a serious tone, "There's no smaller percentage than half a percent of the deposit."

Half of the deposit.

Two-tenths and half a percent is eighty-eight taels...

The total cost of medicine for this young master Long was eight thousand eight hundred taels?!

Wang Qi's eyes suddenly widened.

Eight thousand eight hundred taels...

The cheapest courtyard on Zhengyu Street costs only one hundred taels.

I can buy eighty-eight seats myself.

They could easily take over Zhengyu Street and still have plenty of money to spare.

After this conversion,

It only cost 176 taels of silver to make Ji Shichang kowtow and admit his mistakes, acting like a grandson.

Killing Ji Shichang, the powerful county magistrate of Heihe County, for only seven hundred taels of silver?!

The medical expenses for this young master Long are truly valuable!

Even until the illness is cured, you can only receive a deposit.

That's 1,760 taels.

Converting it to silver would be a huge loss, but since I'm so rich now...

Let me give you a heads-up!

He kowtowed three times to Ji Shichang.

I have seen through it all, and I can add even more value to it. I can't let the dragon energy I've gained slip away!