Translator: CinderTL
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Wishes.
Or rather, demands.
However, Li Chunjun never came to Summit Tower with this goal in mind.
What truly attracted him were the death row inmates.
With the help of these death row inmates, he managed to increase his life level from 11 to 13 in just a few days.
Next, he aimed to reach level 14 and make the final push to become a Body Refinement cultivator.
As Ling Feng said...
Or perhaps it's a rule subconsciously accepted by everyone: cultivators stand above the rules.
Even if they kill someone in broad daylight, local governments would try to cover it up, preferring to settle matters quietly.
Therefore, as long as he became a cultivator, the bounty on his head would no longer matter.
In fact, the moment he became a cultivator, the local council of Guangzhou City would immediately step forward, claiming that the deaths of the Jin family members were a misunderstanding, that the real culprit was someone else, and they would cancel the bounty on him.
Of course, this was on the premise that Jin Zhiya had not successfully become a formal disciple of the Chiyang Sword Sect.
Although he hadn't reached level 14 yet, if he could find a place rich in spiritual energy to seclude himself and cultivate for a while, he could still complete the process of energy infusion, breaking the barrier between his inner world and the outer world.
So...
"I wish to use the formation for an energy infusion!" Li Chunjun declared.
"Agreed."
Master Qing smiled.
He wasn't surprised at all.
Neither was anyone else present.
As a peak martial artist, half a step into the realm of cultivators, mundane rules and laws could hardly restrain them.
The only thing that could truly attract them was the energy infusion to become a cultivator.
Once they broke through the shackles and became cultivators, martial artists would instantly ascend to a higher realm.
At that point, status, wealth, and assets would all be within easy reach.
"I will grant your wish! In three days, the formation will be ready. Fu Hu will take you to the location, and I will personally guide you in drawing the energy of heaven and earth into your body within the formation."
Master Qing smiled and said, "Over the years, Summit Tower has produced four cultivators. I hope you will be the fifth."
Li Chunjun's mind flashed with Zhang San's warning.
Master Qing's formation...
There was something wrong with it.
But...
It didn't matter.
Whether the formation existed or not, he wouldn't lose out.
With that, he nodded slightly.
"I will prepare a quiet room for you. In this room, you won't be disturbed by anyone."
As Master Qing spoke, he subtly glanced at Zhao Tong and the others, then added, "Take this time to adjust your state."
After saying this, he turned and left the stage.
Zhao Tong and the others received Master Qing's warning glance. Although they were unwilling, they currently had no means to deal with Li Chunjun.
On the other hand...
They couldn't afford to disrespect Master Qing.
Moreover, energy infusion was a life-and-death gamble.
Li Chunjun didn't seem like someone who had the resources to obtain body-refining pills. He might very well die during the energy infusion process.
If that happened, they wouldn't need to take revenge themselves.
With that in mind, they followed Master Qing and left the scene.
...
"Martial Artist Li, please follow me."
Shi Fuhu gestured for Li Chunjun to follow him.
Li Chunjun followed him into Summit Tower.
Soon, they arrived at a standalone building.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Li Chunjun noticed something.
"Surveillance cameras?"
He looked up.
"It's a precautionary measure," Shi Fuhu explained.
Li Chunjun then turned his gaze to Ye Sheng and another peak martial artist named Huang Sandao, who had spontaneously surrounded the courtyard.
"And these people?"
"You should know that some directors of the Qingluan Resort are unhappy that you killed their top fighters. With Ye Sheng and the others keeping watch, we can prevent any accidents."
Shi Fuhu continued to explain.
Li Chunjun understood.
It was called protection, but in reality, it was surveillance.
Perhaps other peak martial artists at Summit Tower had received similar treatment, but with Zhang San's words already in his mind, he couldn't help but think this way.
However...
He didn't show any strong reaction.
Three days.
He wanted to see what tricks this "Master Qing" had up his sleeve.
In the end, the result would be the same.
...
"I can't even meet him?"
Outside Summit Tower.
Zhou Yi looked at Shi Jiang Long, frowning.
"Please understand, Director Zhou," Shi Jiang Long explained. "You should know that before this, four peak martial artists have already failed to break through. There are rumors circulating that Master Qing's formation has issues. This Martial Artist Li, who has achieved the level of a peak martial artist at such a young age and possesses extraordinary combat strength, is the most promising candidate in recent times to withstand the energy infusion."
He spoke as sincerely as possible. "Even Master Qing hopes he can survive this ordeal to restore Summit Tower's reputation. Therefore, to ensure nothing goes wrong, we need to let Martial Artist Li adjust his state over these three days and prepare for the final step to ascension."
"It's just a meeting. Don't forget, Li Chunjun is my man!" Zhou Yi said, displeased.
"This concerns Summit Tower's reputation. Please don't make things difficult for us," Shi Jiang Long said, his tone polite but firm.
"You..."
Zhou Yi's expression darkened.
After weighing her options, she ultimately didn't dare to offend Master Qing.
Moreover, she had recently gained many benefits, and the other directors were already dissatisfied with her. Even if she called for a board meeting to protest, she might not get their support.
Thus, she had no choice but to swallow her anger.
She couldn't afford to offend someone like Master Qing over a potential future favorite.
...
Three days passed quickly.
Li Chunjun could sense that during these three days, Ye Sheng and Huang Sandao, the two peak martial artists, had been patrolling the courtyard without interruption.
Even Shi Fuhu, a Body Refinement cultivator, had stayed by his side for the entire three days.
A cultivator!
Even a Body Refinement cultivator was a heavyweight figure in any city.
In the entire Guangzhou City, only the city guard and the garrison had cultivators.
Others, like Councilor Chang Hong, didn't even have cultivators as bodyguards.
Yet now, to monitor him, a cultivator had been assigned to follow him nonstop for three days. It was clear that there was something fishy about this energy infusion.
...
In the afternoon, Shi Fuhu hurried to Li Chunjun's room. "Martial Artist Li, the formation is ready. I'll take you there now."
Li Chunjun equipped his gear and followed Shi Fuhu.
The two rode a sightseeing vehicle for less than three hundred meters before stopping at a courtyard built against a mountain.
Here, Shi Fuhu instructed Ye Sheng, Huang Sandao, and the others to stand guard outside while he led Li Chunjun to a side courtyard.
At the entrance to the side courtyard, Shi Jiang Long was already waiting.
Seeing the sword on Li Chunjun's person, he said, "Leave your sword. No weapons are allowed inside."
"For a swordsman, the sword is his second life. Without it, it's like a part of his heart is missing. When the critical moment of energy infusion comes, problems are bound to arise," Li Chunjun said calmly.
"That's your problem. No one entering the side hall is allowed to carry weapons," Shi Jiang Long said coldly.
"Energy infusion is already a life-and-death gamble. If my mental state is compromised, attempting it would be certain death. If you insist on taking my sword, I will give up on this certain-death energy infusion," Li Chunjun said unhurriedly.
"Master Qing has gone to great lengths to gather the resources needed to activate the formation for you. You can't just give up now," Shi Fuhu said sternly, blocking Li Chunjun's path.
"Are we going to fight? Good. I've been wanting to see how much stronger a Body Refinement cultivator is compared to a peak martial artist," Li Chunjun said, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
At that moment, Master Qing's voice came from inside. "Why haven't you brought him in yet?"
Shi Jiang Long quickly explained the situation.
After a pause, Master Qing said, "If Martial Artist Li insists on carrying his sword to feel at ease, let him. Hurry up and prepare for the infusion. We mustn't miss the auspicious time."
(End of the Chapter)
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