Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 53 - 34 White Jade City Yann Building Heavenly Gang Series Number 6 ’Deng Ai’!

Chapter 53: Chapter 34 White Jade City Yann Building Heavenly Gang Series Number 6 ’Deng Ai’!

"My lord."

Sheng Dayang, dressed in a gray short outfit, had been waiting for some time.

Upon seeing Deng Ai, the sixth in the White Jade City Yann Building Sky Gang Series, his expression changed dramatically, and he promptly stepped forward to greet him.

Deng Ai had a tall and upright figure, standing a head taller than Yann Building’s commander Yu Jin.

His face was also covered with a metal mask, but his sharp gaze was in stark contrast to the cold yet amiable demeanor of Commander Yu Jin.

Commander Yu Jin, who oversaw Yann Building, was exceedingly busy.

After welcoming Sheng Dayang and his son into White Jade City, he transferred Deng Ai to train them in martial arts and handle associated assignments.

Sheng Dayang remained cautious, not daring to underestimate Deng Ai.

Once curious, Sheng Dayang had asked Deng Ai about the usage of true names in White Jade City, which typically favored aliases regardless of background or origin, wondering why both Yu Jin and Deng Ai used their actual names.

Deng Ai’s answer at the time had left Sheng Dayang’s blood boiling—

"In White Jade City, reaching the Sky Gang Series is the greatest ’background’ and ’origin,’ and naturally entitles one to their true name."

Since that moment.

Sheng Dayang.

Including Sheng Xiaotian, had been left with only one thought in their minds: to practice diligently and make it to Sky Gang!

However, achieving this goal was no simple matter.

Having just entered White Jade City, Sheng Dayang was still in the Star Evil Series. Above him were the Earth Evil Series, and beyond that, the Sky Gang Series.

There was still a long road ahead.

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Name: Sheng Dayang

Age: 32

Level: 4

Talents: Blood Burning (4), Iron Bull Skill (third layer), Land Flying Skill (second layer), Iron Arm Skill (second layer), Iron Broom Technique (second layer), Divine Pouncing Saber (first layer)

Sheng Dayang greeted Chen Jichuan.

Chen Jichuan, in turn, observed Sheng Dayang.

Two months had passed.

The once shackled and restrained Sheng Dayang had now transformed into a protector of Wusheng Sect.

Within Wusheng Sect, his status was equivalent to that of a Hall Master.

Although he did not wield as much power as a Hall Master, and his ranking among protectors was positioned fairly low.

Nonetheless, he was considered honorable.

In Wusheng Sect, above protectors were only the Sect Leader, Vice Sect Leader, and Elders—a select few. Sheng Dayang was regarded as part of the middle-upper echelon.

"Hmm."

Chen Jichuan, disguised as Deng Ai, had transformed not only his appearance but also his demeanor. His metallic mask slightly differed, his personality became colder, and his voice grew louder.

He tried his best to differentiate himself from Yu Jin’s image.

Even his scent had changed, using incense to modify it.

Sheng Dayang remained completely unaware that the "Lord Deng Ai" before him and Yann Building’s Commander "Yu Jin" were one and the same.

Seeing Deng Ai, Sheng Dayang respectfully reported, "Thanks to my lord’s assistance, I killed a Hall Protector from Lishui Gang, cut off his head, and presented it to Wusheng Sect’s Vice Sect Leader Vajra Chen Shengji as my token of allegiance. Chen Shengji confirmed the matter and recognized me as a protector. I don’t hold much authority for now, but no one suspects me."

Ten days ago.

White Jade City issued a mission—Infiltration.

The requirements were to infiltrate one of the factions: Lishui Gang, Wusheng Sect, or Golden Sun Sect, and gather intelligence and secrets. The mission reward would depend on the importance of the information provided, including, but not limited to, merits, martial arts, secret techniques, elixirs, and more.

Sheng Dayang acted decisively, taking on the mission and joining Wusheng Sect.

For one.

Wusheng Sect was hostile toward Lishui Gang, making it convenient for him to exact revenge while infiltrating Wusheng Sect.

For another.

Reporting Wusheng Sect’s intelligence to White Jade City would earn him merits, which he could exchange for more profound martial arts, secret techniques, or for Small Rejuvenation Pills, Qi Boosting Pills, or even more powerful elixirs to speed up his training.

Sheng Dayang had a spotless record, and his mother had been murdered by Lishui Gang—an enmity carved deeply into his soul.

Furthermore, he had killed one of Lishui Gang’s Fifth Grade martial artists.

Plus, Sheng Dayang was somewhat clever, shrewd, and adept at disguising and feigning ignorance.

Wusheng Sect naturally harbored no suspicion toward him.

"One intervention."

"A hundred merits."

"It’s just mutual benefit."

Deng Ai’s voice resonated, though ice-cold, carrying a purely businesslike tone.

Sheng Dayang listened and felt bitterness deep in his heart.

Indeed.

This "Lord Deng Ai" hadn’t helped him for free but had instead demanded one hundred merits as payment. Sheng Dayang, currently penniless, had naturally been unable to pay upfront, and so they had agreed on a deadline of three years to settle the debt.

With Deng Ai’s strength within the Sky Gang Series, he had no reason to fear Sheng Dayang defaulting on his payment.

As for Sheng Dayang.

He wished to earn merits and elevate his strength rapidly, so he gritted his teeth and accepted the cost of the one hundred merit fee.

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After meeting Deng Ai.

Sheng Dayang reported the intelligence he had gathered over the past few days, earning himself three merits.

"Three merits."

Sheng Dayang calculated silently.

In recent days, thanks to his connections with Li the third, he had established links with Nanxi Mountain and neighboring mountain villagers, collecting various medicinal herbs for White Jade City and earning four merits.

Within White Jade City.

One merit could be exchanged for one tael of fine silver.

However, the reverse was impossible—silver couldn’t be converted into merits.

Thus, Sheng Dayang wouldn’t commit the foolish act of trading merits for silver.

He had long set his sights on a martial art in White Jade City called "Five Poison Chasing Sand Palm."

"Chen’s Five Poison Chasing Sand Palm, refined with various poisons. Thousands of strikes daily, pure skill took six years to master."

This technique combined pure yang force with resilient yet flexible energy, specifically designed for honing the palm strikes of one’s body.

Once mastered.

In combat, a single touch could harm an opponent’s skin and muscles, causing swelling and ulcers. When defending against enemy attacks, one’s hand could dislocate their tendons, break their bones, and damage their internal organs.

Combined with the abnormal skill "Blood Burning," its power would be even greater.

"Five Poison Chasing Sand Palm."

"Fifty merits."

"Almost there."

Sheng Dayang felt a surge of anticipation.

Chen Jichuan didn’t care what Sheng Dayang had on his mind and declared loudly, "Wusheng Sect possesses spiritual ore. Ordinary individuals who come into contact with it may suffer ailments, but abnormal people and martial artists can carry it to enhance abnormal skills and inner strength. Pay close attention—each piece of spiritual ore can be exchanged in White Jade City for ten merits."

Ten merits.

That was equivalent to two Small Rejuvenation Pills, or one Qi Boosting Pill, or ten taels of fine silver.

Chen Jichuan’s cost for refining a Small Rejuvenation Pill was less than one tael of silver, and the cost for refining a Qi Boosting Pill barely exceeded one tael.

In other words.

He could use no more than two taels of silver to trade for one spirit stone containing anywhere from sixty to ninety points of Source Power.

Silver to Chen Jichuan was as insubstantial as mist.

Using "Thousand-mile Eye" and "Sharp-Hearing Ear," he identified wealthy individuals in Lishui Gang ahead of time, then ventured out under the cover of night to scale walls and seize money.

Ten thousand to eighteen thousand taels might not always be attainable.

But hundreds to thousands of taels were easily acquired.

Silver was readily available.

Spirit stones were worth their weight in gold.

The exchange was simply too advantageous to ignore.

"Spiritual ore?"

Sheng Dayang, freshly inducted into Wusheng Sect, hadn’t encountered these matters yet and knew little about spiritual ore. Nonetheless, he etched the information in his mind, intending to investigate thoroughly when he returned to Wusheng Sect.

If he could obtain five pieces of spiritual ore, the "Five Poison Chasing Sand Palm" would undoubtedly be his. With ten pieces, he could also repay his merits debt.

With these thoughts.

Sheng Dayang grew impatient. "Does my lord have any other instructions? If not, this humble servant will now—"

Would now leave.

But as it happened.

Chen Jichuan indeed had another matter.

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