Chapter 279: Chapter 279 Lin Wan’s Job Transfer
In the next two days, Lu Zheng visited White Cloud Temple and the Anomaly Suppression Bureau, but neither had information on the man’s faction.
And since the man left, there’s been no movement from him—whether preparing something or gathering allies—so Lu Zheng could only stay cautious.
Shen Ying, however, wasn’t concerned; she simply instructed the Eighteen Celestial Maidens to continue cultivating.
No issues on the ancient side, but there was a change on the modern side.
"What? A job transfer?" Lu Zheng looked at Lin Wan with a baffled expression.
"Yes." Lin Wan nodded with a slightly embarrassed look, "I’ve been transferred to the International Police Hua Country Division Hai City Liaison Office."
"What’s that for?"
"It’s mainly responsible for coordinating the investigation of various cross-border cases," Lin Wan explained, "Previously, it was mainly an intelligence-sharing entity, but later added an action department, allowing for joint enforcement with police agencies of various countries when relevant cases arise."
"What’s different from before?"
Lin Wan blinked, "Seems like... seems like there’s no change."
Lin Wan looked a bit bitter, "It’s said that matters in the action department are rare, as nobody really wants to join forces for enforcement, so I didn’t want to go, but it’s my assignment..."
"Alright alright, I get it, it’s not bad, more free time, no need for overtime," Lu Zheng laughed.
Lin Wan pursed her lips, "The issue is even without overtime you’re not around, always in seclusion cultivating, can’t even see you."
Lu Zheng chuckled awkwardly.
But Lin Wan continued, "Although there’s no overtime usually, I’ll have to travel frequently; once joint enforcement is initiated, both the initiating and target countries will send personnel, so I’ll probably have frequent trips."
Lu Zheng frowned, "Domestically it’s fine, but internationally it’s very dangerous."
"Don’t worry, I’ll be careful," Lin Wan reassured, "Besides, we usually cooperate on case matters, mostly handling evidence-related and on-site witnessing, not the frontline, so the danger isn’t much."
Lu Zheng pursed his lips, "So what about last time?"
Then Lin Wan laughed, "If it’s in secret, I’m even less at risk."
Compared to high-power firearms, Lin Wan was more fearless of poisoning or assassination, given her high cultivation in Martial Dao Blood Qi.
The keen senses of a martial artist allow them to detect those hidden dangers early.
Lu Zheng nodded, "Okay, but let me give you a boost."
"What?" Lin Wan asked.
"I’ll get it, wait for me."
Moments later...
"What’s this?"
"Eat it and you’ll know."
"Oh... this... ah!"
...
A Jade Essence Pill directly doubled Lin Wan’s cultivation.
No choice, the pill’s power was too strong, and she was too weak; without Lu Zheng’s help in dissolving the pill’s effects, she might have wasted quite a bit.
Even if most of the pill’s power lay dormant within Lin Wan, taking a year to slowly manifest,
Having taken the Jade Essence Pill, Lin Wan still felt full of vigor, her blood and energy abundant, eager to find an opponent to fight fiercely.
Coincidentally, Lu Zheng was nearby, so a fight it was; though she frequently couldn’t defeat him before, today, with the pill’s power, a chance to determine a winner!
The battle ranged through the house: the study, balcony, cabinets, sofa, bathroom, leaving marks of their conflict everywhere.
From morning till evening, a whole day.
...
"Are you sure this pill is for enhancing cultivation, not the little blue pill?" Lin Wan panted.
Lu Zheng was speechless, "What do you think?"
Lin Wan mustered her strength, swung unconstrained in the air, emitting a howl and a crisp sound.
"So strong!" Lin Wan exclaimed in amazement, "This pill is way stronger than Reishi Mushroom Wine."
"This is just thirty percent effective; most of the pill’s power is still stored in you, taking a year to slowly work," Lu Zheng said.
"So you can only take one pill a year?"
"Did you think this was candy?"
"Haha!" Lin Wan felt a bit awkward, "Didn’t realize the potency was this high!"
Lu Zheng glanced at Lin Wan, falling into contemplation.
"What’s wrong?" Lin Wan blinked and asked, then quickly clarified, "I’m not being greedy, just casually asking."
Lu Zheng couldn’t help but laugh, "I’m not petty like that, just considering your future path ahead."
"Hmm? What..." Lin Wan’s eyes lit up, "Do you have something new to teach me?"
"Not yet," Lu Zheng smiled, "You should continue cultivating the ’Eighteen Mountain-Carrying Techniques’ for now."
Previously lacking foundation and heritage, not familiar with cultivation systems, Lu Zheng gave Lin Wan the ’Eighteen Mountain-Carrying Techniques’ to prevent her from facing danger.
For fighting, Martial Dao is strong, but when it comes to longevity, typical Martial Dao methods focus more on refining essence and Qi, fewer focus on spirit refinement, lacking one of the three treasures.
Thus, general martial artists’ lifespans don’t exceed ordinary people by much, and martial artists who live longer either cultivate techniques specialized in spirit refining or double cultivate Buddhist Path-related methods, enhancing True Spirit and Divine Soul, hence matching lifespan with Abnormal People.
Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying need no mention; one bearing an Ancient Bloodline and cultivating ’Moonlight Scripture,’ the other fusing with ’Peach Blossoms,’ preserving humane paths and incense are abundant, both promising longevity.
Thus now Lin Wan is the weakest.
Now that Lu Zheng has a hope for longevity, of course, he wishes his beloved could be with him long-term; if Hu Yijun can do it, so can he.
However, Lu Zheng has no suitable cultivation techniques for Lin Wan right now.
To prepare for the future and avoid misunderstandings, Lu Zheng won’t teach Lin Wan White Cloud Temple’s techniques, similarly for the ’Nine Heavens Golden Palace True God Transformation Technique,’ while the ’Feiyu Riding the Dawn Sword Scripture’ is somewhat niche.
So Lu Zheng decided to wait further, since Lin Wan now has accomplished Martial Dao, maintaining peak condition for a long time, full of Qi and blood, making it easier to switch to other techniques later.
If possible, Lu Zheng still leans towards Lin Wan cultivating Daoist techniques, as they’re universally recognized for health improvements.
"That being said, the plan to visit Jinhua Sect must be put on the agenda now, according to Master’s teachings, by offering the ’Nine Heavens Golden Palace True God Transformation Technique,’ one can choose a transmissible technique as a reciprocal gift," Lu Zheng mused.
...
Returning to ancient times, Lu Zheng heard a din of birds and swallows from next door.
"Eh? Everyone’s here?"
Previously it was only Hu Cai Niang visiting Tonglin County, but this time, judging by the sounds, all five female demons from Five Beauties Manor came.
"Young Master, Miss Liu just came by, saying the ladies from Five Beauties Manor are here, inviting you to join dinner tonight," Uncle Li hurried over when he saw Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng nodded, took two bottles of fruit wine from the storeroom, and casually headed next door.