Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 484 A Long-Awaited Reward

Ji Lin wasn't too concerned about making a trip to the far north, but with such a good opportunity, how could he not take the chance to get some benefits?

"Sister Jiu Jiu, making a trip to the far north isn't a big deal for me, but is there any reward?"

Ji Lin gave Xu Jiujiu a knowing look.

Xu Jiujiu blushed slightly, glanced at Xuan Ziwen sitting on the laboratory sofa drinking coffee without saying a word, and seeing that the other party was not looking in their direction, she breathed a sigh of relief, rolled her eyes at Ji Lin, and then whispered, "I know, I'll reward you when you come back."

Ji Lin's eyes lit up, and he whispered, "What's the reward? Can you tell me in advance so I'll be more motivated?"

After a long while, she gently bit her red lips, her eyes darting around, struggling with her thoughts. Finally, she gritted her teeth, smoothed a strand of purple hair behind her ear, and blushed slightly on her fair cheeks. She brought her red lips close to Ji Lin's ear and whispered, "Didn't you always want to be with someone? I promised you, you can find the other person yourself. Whoever it is, as long as you can convince her, I'll accept it."

"real?"

Ji Lin was shocked and looked at Xu Jiujiu in disbelief. The sudden surprise was hard for him to believe. He looked at Xu Jiujiu with burning eyes, staring at her light red eyes.

After a long while, she turned her head away, not daring to meet Ji Lin's burning gaze, and said shyly, "Really."

Upon receiving the princess's affirmation, Ji Lin couldn't help but smile. If it weren't for Xuan Ziwen's presence, he would have laughed heartily to express his joy.

Although only the princess has agreed, and the other candidates haven't been chosen or persuaded yet, as long as one person agrees, half the battle is won! If the princess can agree, the others will be easy to win over. Even if Ji Lin carries the Douluo Continent on his back and holds the Douluo God Realm in his hand, he can still suppress the harem.

Ji Lin suppressed the urge to pick up Xu Jiujiu and spin her around, then looked at Xuan Ziwen, who seemed to be invisible, and said, "Master Xuan, you don't need to worry about the rare metals. Leave it to me. You just need to make the product for me. There's no time to lose. I'll set off now. The research and production work is in your hands."

Ji Lin eagerly pulled Xu Jiujiu out of the laboratory. He had never been so enthusiastic about anything before, and he couldn't wait to get to the far north to complete the mission and then come back to collect the reward.

Looking at the laboratory door that had been closed again, Xuan Ziwen put down his coffee, his eyes strange. He said it again, it was him! Xuan Ziwen, a level nine Soul Master, a newly promoted Title Douluo. In a room, you're all speaking in hushed tones, do you think I can't hear you?

I never expected the princess of the Star Luo Empire to be so cunning, even having two women! I really don't understand young people these days. It's much more interesting to study soul tools. Women will only affect the speed at which he inscribes formations.

Stepping out of the heavily guarded courtyard, Xu Jiujiu, her cheeks flushed, said angrily, "It's all your fault! Hall Master Xuan is a Title Douluo; he must have heard what we said. My image is completely ruined!"

After a long while, she covered her flushed cheeks with both hands, leaning against Ji Lin with a look of utter despair. She was filled with resentment towards Ji Lin for damaging her reputation. If she hadn't known that going back on her word would be met with Ji Lin's forceful suppression, she probably would have already taken back what she said.

Her heart raced at the thought of what she had just agreed to. Although she was a princess and had heard of such things, some nobles went even further, with things like uninhibited parties and exchanges! They did whatever was most stimulating.

But she had only heard rumors. When it was her turn, she was still a little nervous. However, she had already agreed on impulse and could not go back on her word. Ji Lin was a carnivore, and Xu Jiujiu, who had raised him from childhood, knew this very well.

Now she can only hope that her other girlfriends will cooperate and not agree! If none of them agree, then she won't have to keep her promise.

Ji Lin was unaware that the princess was considering changing her mind, and said indifferently, "Master Xuan is not the kind of person who would speak carelessly. He's just a soul tool enthusiast. Don't worry, Sister Jiu Jiu, your reputation won't be damaged."

After escorting the shy princess back to her room and saying goodbye to Wang Qiu'er and the others, Ji Lin immediately headed towards the far north ice plains.

With his long-held wish about to come true, how could Ji Lin possibly act slowly?

Ji Lin flew rapidly through the air, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the horizon. This time, Ji Lin did not bring anyone with him, as it was more convenient for him to act alone.

Ji Lin traveled very fast, heading towards Dragon City. By evening, he could already see the outline of Dragon City in the distance.

Although he knew that the super-large mineral vein was in the northern part of the Heavenly Soul Empire, near the far northern ice plains, Ji Lin did not know the exact location, so he had to come to Dragon City to find out.

According to his guess, the 20,000 troops stationed outside Dragon City and the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Corps came for this mine. As long as Ji Lin followed behind them, he could find that super-large rare metal mine.

Dragon City is the largest city in the northern part of the Heavenly Soul Empire. Continuing north from Dragon City, at Ji Lin's speed, he can enter the far north in less than two hours, and reach the core area of ​​the far north in at most four hours.

In the distance, what Ji Lin could see was a world of ice and snow.

Soon Ji Lin saw the large army stationed outside Dragon City and the guards on the city walls.

Ji Lin knew that the army had come for the super-large mineral vein, not to defend Dragon City, as the Sun Moon Empire's defenses against Dragon City were not strong.

About ten miles from Dragon City, Ji Lin found a small grove of trees where he could hide and landed, revealing himself before walking towards Dragon City.

Since the army hadn't made a move yet, Ji Lin couldn't do anything about it, so he planned to go into the city first, find a place to stay, and then follow the army outside the city once they made a move.

Ten miles is a distance that would take quite a while to walk. Ji Lin was not in a hurry and strolled along. There were no particularly strict guards at the city gate. They just did a simple check and then let him into Dragon City.

As you enter Longcheng, the cold air diminishes considerably, and thanks to the city walls, the temperature inside the city is noticeably higher than outside.

Everything in the city seemed normal, without the desolation and devastation that one would expect after a city falls. The streets were not bustling with people, but not every house was closed. In this cold northern city, the population was naturally smaller than that of large southern cities.

It seems that the Sun Moon Empire's strategy has worked, and the residents of Dragon City have gradually lowered their guard against the Sun Moon Empire's army.

As Ji Lin walked forward, he observed his surroundings and sensed the changes.

On the walls of Dragon City, there were simple soul tool positions, but there were not many soul masters, and they were guarded by some ordinary soldiers.

Given this level of defense, if the Heavenly Soul Empire could divide its forces to attack, one or two regular legions would likely be able to break through. However, neither the Heavenly Soul Empire nor the Fighting Spirit Empire currently has the resources to do so.

Ji Lin didn't wander around Longcheng. He quickly found a hotel to check into. After traveling for so long, he needed to rest.

The next morning, after breakfast, Ji Lin quietly left Dragon City. Once outside the city, Ji Lin hid in a small grove of trees, sitting there meditating and cultivating while observing the movements of the Sun Moon Empire's army in the distance.

Looking at the numerous high-altitude detection soul guides above the Sun Moon Empire's army, Ji Lin gave up his idea of ​​sneaking in to capture someone and interrogate them about the location of the super-large mine. Even he, facing the Fire Phoenix Soul Master Corps and 20,000 troops alone, could only retreat. They could wear him down. Not to mention that he was only a Soul Saint at the moment. Although he had many advantages, he was only at the level of a Title Douluo. If he really went head-to-head with the army, he would definitely be defeated.

Rather than doing that, it's better to watch from afar, since my only goal is to track them anyway.

Given Ji Lin's mental detection capabilities, tracking an army would be virtually impossible without any issues, unless the Sun Moon Empire could deploy all its high-altitude detection soul tools for comprehensive low-altitude reconnaissance.

The Sun Moon Empire's army remained completely still, and the day passed peacefully. Ji Lin could only endure the loneliness and cultivate silently in the forest. Although he longed to return and claim his reward as soon as possible, why be reckless when one can survive?

Rewards can be claimed at any time, but you only have one life.

He would periodically use his mental energy to scan the Sun Moon Empire's military camp in one direction, making sure the Fire Phoenix Soul Instructor Corps was still there, before continuing his cultivation.

And so, three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Sun Moon Empire's army finally made its move, setting off on its expedition.

Ji Lin breathed a sigh of relief. Three days had almost exhausted his patience, and he almost couldn't resist sneaking in to capture them. Ji Lin had to admit the excellence of this Sun Moon Empire army. The army moved out with very little noise, and their military discipline was impeccable. The outer troops moved first, dismantling the camps and the supply troops were responsible for dismantling and repacking, while the soldiers formed neat ranks and marched north.

Soon, Ji Lin saw the Fire Phoenix Soul Master Corps. Just as rumored, the Fire Phoenix Soul Master Corps consisted entirely of female Soul Masters, all dressed in red Soul Master armor. Each one of them was heroic and valiant, walking on the ground with the same disciplined military bearing. They showed no arrogance as Soul Masters, moving alongside ordinary soldiers.

Ji Lin smiled slightly and quietly got up. He didn't follow too closely, otherwise he would be easily discovered. He only needed to follow from a distance of a few kilometers. With his mental detection range, it would be difficult to lose him, and he wouldn't be detected by the high-altitude soul-guided detection device in the sky.

Once the main army had fully set off, Ji Lin followed at a distance. He didn't trail behind, but instead walked slowly along the side.

Ji Lin knew very well that once this army discovered they were being followed, they might change direction and no longer head towards that super-large metal mine.

(End of this chapter)