Wu Sheng: I can adapt to evolution

Chapter 14 The True Power of the Monster

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In the busy city, several riders galloped past, and pedestrians around them avoided them and dared not collide with them.

The knights on horseback were all dressed in black tights with a layer of soft armor on the outside. They looked like people from the government office, but also a little out of place.

The most eye-catching thing is that each of their clothes is embroidered with a ferocious dragon with bared fangs and claws.

"Who are these people?"

Lu Ming was lying on a stone bridge not far away watching the fun. Seeing these people being so arrogant, he couldn't help but feel curious.

"Martial Temple, they should all be from the Martial Temple."

There was someone next to him who knew what it meant, but when he saw that many people didn't understand, he started shouting loudly.

"So this is the Martial Temple. So majestic and domineering!"

Everyone had heard of Wu Miao, and a hint of respect flashed in their eyes.

The Temple of Martial Arts is a huge institution that runs parallel to the imperial court. According to legend, thousands of years ago, monsters were rampant, and human warriors formed a loose alliance to protect themselves.

Everyone exchanged martial arts with each other and killed monsters together. After going through untold hardships, they finally cultivated a martial saint.

Under the leadership of the Martial Saint, a large number of monsters were killed, and the few remaining ones retreated into the mountains and dared not cause trouble again.

Today, monsters are almost extinct, and the Martial Temple has basically become synonymous with the holy land of martial arts.

Here are the richest resources, the most powerful methods and the most powerful warriors.

Many warriors in the Martial Temple would serve in the imperial court, and the imperial court would often rely on the power of the Martial Temple, and the two sides were inseparable.

Lu Ming had also heard of the Martial Temple. Chu Xiong had told him before that the Martial Temple was responsible for the distribution of monster meat. The reason why Changning County no longer had a quota for monster meat was because the county lieutenant had lost the [Monster Killing Order].

If you want to regain your quota of monster meat, you have to take the assessment again to prove that your force has the strength to kill monsters.

However, the assessment is conducted once a year, and Changning County will not be able to organize personnel to conduct a re-assessment until next year.

Seeing the people from the Martial Temple suddenly appear, Lu Ming couldn't help but wonder if this group of people came to investigate the lost Demon-Slaying Order.

However, he has now hidden the Demon-Slaying Order under the water, so no one can find out about it.

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"Changning County reported that traces of the 'Heart-Eating Ape' were found in the surrounding area. Is this true?"

Before the people from Wumiao arrived at the county government office, the county magistrate and others were already waiting there.

"Human remains were found on a nearby mountain, with a missing heart. A warrior ascending the mountain also spotted a white ape from afar, as tall as a mountain, with a crimson complexion. It bears a strong resemblance to the 'Heart-Eating Ape' described in the book, so I boldly reported it."

The county magistrate was a frail-looking scholar, and he spoke respectfully.

The Daqian Dynasty adhered to the principle of superior-subordinate system. Most of the local officials were scholars, while the assistant officials were mostly military men.

As long as the laws of the imperial court are not corrupted, the dominance of one party can be avoided to a large extent.

"Very good. If this proves to be the Heart Devouring Ape, I will report it to the Martial Temple and exempt you from the [Demon Slayer Order] assessment."

Among the people in the Martial Temple, the leader spoke.

Officials from top to bottom in the county government were overjoyed and grateful.

"But this time, to hunt down the Heart-Eating Ape, you, Changning County, must also contribute. You must send at least three strong warriors and ten strength-training warriors." "And you, Lu Gao, must also join the team."

The envoy from the Temple of Martial Arts' gaze fell on a dark-faced man behind the county magistrate, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

The dark-faced man looked grim, but still nodded.

This dark-faced man is none other than the county lieutenant of Changning County and also the strongest martial artist in Changning County. He was previously in charge of the [Demon Killing Order].

After the [Demon Killing Order] was lost from his hands, the city government was very dissatisfied. If it weren't for the current shortage of talented people, he would have been thrown into prison long ago.

However, without the [Demon Killing Order] in his hand, he was just a third-level [Dark Energy] warrior, how could he risk his life to fight against the 'Heart-Eating Ape'?

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"Master Chu, are you going on a long journey?"

Lu Ming usually goes to the martial arts gym only every few days these days. He has already learned the necessary boxing techniques, but Chu Xiong would not teach him some of the deeper martial arts techniques even if he was paid.

When he went to the martial arts gym, the most he did was to find someone to spar with.

Today, Lu Ming came to the martial arts gym and found Chu Xiong packing his bags, followed by three tall fellow martial arts brothers.

"The county government has recruited us to hunt monsters in the mountains. With the order from the Martial Temple, we can't refuse. Not only me, but also Swift Blade Luo Ying and Iron Spear Master Yang's eldest son Yang Changlong will also participate."

A gloomy look flashed in Chu Xiong's eyes. Even though they usually enjoyed eating monster meat, were monsters so easy to kill?

"Is there a monster in the mountain?"

Lu Ming was a little surprised. Although he had eaten monster meat before, he always felt that it was very far away from him. He didn't expect that there was some in the nearby mountains.

"I'm not sure, but it's said to be an eighth-grade 'Heart-Eating Ape'. It's very terrifying."

Chu Xiong was also helpless, this was an eighth-grade monster.

"I heard you say before that there are nine grades of demon beasts, and nine levels of martial arts. This eighth-grade demon beast is about the same as our human [Gang Jin] warriors. You yourself are a Gang Jin warrior, and our county lieutenant is a third-level [An Jin] warrior. It shouldn't be too difficult to deal with it."

Lu Ming didn't quite understand why Chu Xiong looked so distraught. This monster couldn't possibly scare a warrior like this.

"Haha, you thought wrong."

"Monster beasts are different from humans, and humans are also different from each other. An eighth-grade monster beast is at least several feet tall, with thick skin and flesh, abundant blood and energy, and every move it makes has the force of ten thousand pounds. How can ordinary warriors like us compete with a monster beast?"

"This strength level is determined by the Martial Temple. Only the true geniuses within the Martial Temple can contend with monsters of the same level."

"We are nothing but expendable goods."

Chu Xiong shook his head. Take himself for example. Even though he was at the [Strong] level and could unleash a force of nearly two thousand pounds with one punch and one kick, with such strength, he probably wouldn't be able to break through the defense of an eighth-grade monster, let alone the worst ninth-grade [Moonlight Deer].

Why is the Demon-Slaying Order so precious? Because it can only be obtained after an entire team of warriors uses all possible means to kill a demon beast.

Only in this way can this force enjoy the monthly quota of monster meat.

Lu Ming opened his mouth. Chu Xiong's answer was completely beyond his expectations.

Because he had previously calculated that eating a meal of monster meat every day would only cost him 250 coins, and he would definitely make a profit if he sold it to the martial arts school, which meant that the cost would be even lower.

If all monsters are so scary, how did he manage to eat such cheap monster meat?
Chu Xiong patted Lu Ming's shoulder, then said hello and took his three disciples to pick up their weapons and left the martial arts hall.

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