Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter Five: The Guard

The assessment ended at midday.

"Han Yi, Li Tie, Han Zhong... approved."

The scene after Han Yi passed was rather lackluster. Out of the hundred or so people in the mining camp, only Han Yi and four others passed the test, which inevitably made the other disciples look dejected.

Han Yi was not surprised that Li Tie passed the test.

After all, during their last exchange, he discovered that Li Tie's stats were '5~6', meaning he was about to break through to the mid-stage of Skin Refining. In addition, Li Tie was a blacksmith by trade and possessed astonishing strength, so this test was a piece of cake for him.

However, Han Yi was also somewhat surprised that others were able to pass the test.

He knew these three people too. They were usually quiet, but their performance in the assessment was surprising. Indeed, there are hidden talents everywhere, and you can't underestimate others!

"Those who pass the test, gather around me." Instructor Lin pointed to Han Yi and the other four and said, "You guys will report to the guard camp with Steward Liu tomorrow. Remember not to be late."

After saying this, Instructor Lin nodded slightly to Steward Liu and then hurriedly left with his disciples.

After Instructor Lin left, Steward Liu reverted to his usual aloof demeanor, coldly announcing, "Disciples, disperse. We'll take a break for today and resume mining tomorrow."

Ignoring the complaints of the mining disciples, Manager Liu turned around and said to Han Yi and the other four with a smile, "You should get some rest tonight, pack your belongings, and we'll set off together tomorrow morning."

After Steward Liu left, the disciples swarmed around him.

"Brother Li, I hope you won't hesitate to give me a hand after I join the guard team..." "Brother Yi, the key to generating power in this part of the Mountain-Crushing Fist technique is..."

The disciples surrounded Han Yi and the others, trying to get close to them. Among them were Qian San and a few others who had previously gossiped about him at the training ground!

However, Han Yi was quite speechless as he watched everyone count off '1~2', '2~3'...

"What's the use of cramming at the last minute if you don't work hard during the regular season?"

In the crowd, someone suggested going to the canteen to celebrate. Everyone nodded in approval, and the group, including Han Yi and his four companions, headed to the canteen in a grand procession.

After the meal, Han Yi returned to his house.

Now let's pack up. We're finally leaving behind our mining apprentice life! Han Yi looked at his simple room and couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.

Han Yi had little possessions, only a few pieces of fire crystal left over from mining, two sets of clothes, and a short dagger for self-defense. Items like bedding were provided by the Crimson Flame Sect, and he would naturally receive new ones once he arrived at the guard team.

If you have nothing better to do, why not try Qi and Blood Powder?

During lunch in the cafeteria, he had already learned how to use Qi Xue San from Han Zhong.

According to Han Zhong, simply mix the Qi Xue San (a traditional Chinese medicine) with warm water and drink it slowly.

He also advised Han Yi that although Qi Xue San was just a very common pill, it was best to take it twice the first time to avoid the body being unable to withstand the effects and wasting the medicinal power.

This Han Zhong doesn't seem to be an ordinary person either. With such knowledge, he must have been a rich and noble person before becoming a refugee, Han Yi thought to himself.

After half of his qi and blood dissipated into his stomach, he didn't feel anything at first. After about ten breaths, Han Yi felt a warm current flowing out of his abdomen, through his tailbone, slowly down his spine, and then flowing to his limbs and bones.

The surging of his qi and blood caused Han Yi's body to feel numb, hot, and swollen, especially his arms, which he had focused on training with the Mountain-Crushing Fist, where veins bulged out.

"This is a perfect opportunity for cultivation!"

Han Yi forcibly controlled his body and assumed a stance, unleashing the Mountain-Crushing Fist Technique.

Huh, Huh, Huh

His arms bulged out like inflated balloons, and each punch he threw created a strong gust of wind within the house.

After performing the Mountain-Crushing Fist three times in a row, Han Yi let out a long breath.

effective!

My energy and blood seem to be much stronger than before!

[Realm Level]: Mid-stage Skin Refining (55/100)

[Martial Arts]: Mountain Crashing Fist Technique (Mortal Rank, Trait: Rock Shattering, Minor Mastery 4/20, Can be Upgraded)

Half a dose of Qi and Blood Powder has such an effect? ​​Han Yi was pleasantly surprised. Moreover, it seemed that his body had already absorbed and digested all the medicinal power of this half dose of Qi and Blood Powder, without the phenomenon of being unable to tolerate the tonic as Han Zhong had mentioned, thus avoiding the waste of medicinal power.

Sure enough, using in-game currency is the way to go! Han Yi thought to himself, "I heard that joining the guard team means receiving a dose of Qi and Blood Powder at the beginning of each month!"

He was starting to look forward to life in the guard.

While the iron was hot, Han Yi took advantage of the surge of qi and blood in his body and drank the other half of the Qi and Blood Powder with water.

[Realm Level]: Mid-stage Skin Refining (59/100)

He glanced at his overall strength and frowned slightly. '6~7'

"The lower limit has only increased slightly? Just as I expected, a significant increase in overall strength will probably require breaking through a major realm!"

Early the next morning, disciples knocked on the door and led Han Yi and his group of five to meet with Steward Liu outside the camp.

The fire crystal vein is located in a canyon in Blackrock Mountain. Three mining camps occupy the vein in a triangular formation, while the guard camp is located at the mouth of the canyon.

Huff, huff, huff

"This is the guard team's camp," Manager Liu said, panting heavily.

The canyon's terrain is uneven and bumpy, making it quite difficult to walk on.

Manager Liu took a breath, wiped his sweat, and said with a smile to everyone, "This is the guard camp. Just go in and report to the registration desk."

Before anyone could reply, Steward Liu glanced around a few times and then adjusted his sleeves.

"You are all the best among our mining disciples. If you become successful in the future, don't forget to take care of this old man."

As he spoke, he took out several purses from his sleeve.

"This is everyone's wages for the past few months, you must accept it!" After getting the purse, Han Yi casually weighed it in his hand.

Wow, this amount must be worth at least ten taels of silver!

According to Han Yi, one tael of silver can be exchanged for 10 large coins, which is about 1000 copper coins. These 10 taels of silver are enough for a family of four to live a comfortable life for a year!

Han Yi looked at Steward Liu, whose old eyes were slightly narrowed and whose smile contained a hint of cunning, making him look exactly like an old fox.

He couldn't help but feel a little emotional. This Manager Liu was truly a shrewd and cunning old man. No wonder he could stand out from the mining disciples and become a manager despite his lack of strength.

The guard camp was noticeably cleaner and more spacious than the mining camp.

On the weapon racks in the training ground, there was a dazzling array of spears, short swords, and broadswords; wooden dummies, stone locks, and wooden mallets were neatly arranged, and even the disciples' resting quarters were much sturdier.

"Why haven't I seen many guards in broad daylight?" Han Yi asked, somewhat puzzled.

"At the end of the month, the escort team needs to carry out an escort mission to transport a batch of fire crystals to Anyan County." Meng Hu spoke up before Steward Liu could answer.

Meng Hu's access to information stemmed from his elder brother, who had already become a disciple of the guard.

According to Meng Hu, the guard team is divided into ten squads with a total of forty disciples. At the end of each month, several squads need to be dispatched to carry out escort missions. In addition, other squads accept missions such as hunting demons and exploring new areas, so the natural camp is now empty.

Registration Office

"Name?"