Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 693 - 713: Preparing to Head to the City Lord’s Mansion

Chu Linfeng walked up to the table of the two men, immediately drawing attention. One of them asked, "What brings you here, my brother?"

"I just overheard you two mentioning something about the City Lord's Mansion preparing to recruit elite disciples and found it intriguing. So I'm here to ask, where did you hear this from? How come I didn't know about it in Wangtu City?" Chu Linfeng promptly responded.

The two of them glanced at Chu Linfeng and noticed that the Ghost Qi on his body was not weak. One of them said, "Brother, are you perhaps thinking of participating in the City Lord's Mansion elite disciple competition this time? I advise you against it. With your strength, it's impossible for you to pass. It's better to keep your life intact."

"Why is that? Is it really that dangerous? I'm not afraid of danger. Aren't you two going to participate either?" Chu Linfeng feigned ignorance and asked.

"Since we've met, it shows we're fated. Come, sit down, and let's chat over a drink. The wine at this tavern is quite good!" one person said.

After looking at the appearance of these two, Chu Linfeng was startled. One of them had only one eyeball, and half of his face was all bone, with some parts even rotting, looking terrifyingly gruesome.

The other one had no nose, and a lot of his face showed bone, with some worms crawling, but he seemed indifferent, opening his mouth full of yellow teeth devouring with relish. Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth, making Chu Linfeng almost vomit his meal from the previous day.

After sitting down, Chu Linfeng felt all sorts of discomfort. He really had found trouble for himself. If these two insisted on him drinking, he wouldn't know what to do.

"To be honest, brother, we really don't plan to participate this time. With our strength, we can't possibly win. You must know those who become elite disciples have the strength of the Saint Martial Realm. Our strength at the Divine Martial Realm would just mean courting death. But going to watch the excitement is still possible," the one-eyed man said.

"I thought you two were already strong enough to be in the Saint Martial Realm. How come you haven't broken through? That's impossible!" Chu Linfeng continued to feign ignorance and said.

"Brother, you're really overestimating us. Nowadays, breaking through to the Saint Martial Realm requires the Netherworld Purple Orchid, which is extremely scarce. In this Wangtu City, there are no more than ten people who own it, and those are all strong families that might have it.

But the City Lord must have it. After becoming an elite disciple, if one performs well, they might receive a reward from the City Lord, which is the Netherworld Purple Orchid. This would allow the family of the elite disciple a chance to break through to the Saint Martial Realm. We can only watch, so there will definitely be many people participating this time, and it will be very lively," said the noseless man.

"So that's how it is. Just wondering when the City Lord's Mansion will recruit so we can go and see." Chu Linfeng said, having made up his mind. No matter what, he must become an elite disciple and obtain the Netherworld Purple Orchid. Once he has it, he will find a place to retreat and break through before coming out again.

"There's seven days left, by which time you'll certainly get your fill of it. Come, cheers to our first meeting today. I'm Liu Yiyan, he's Shao Yibi. May I know your name, brother?"

Upon hearing these names, Chu Linfeng almost burst out laughing. In this world, there are such bizarre names, matching their peculiar features perfectly—one missing a nose, the other only having an eyeball. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Chu Linfeng promptly said, "My name is Lin Feng. I hope you two can look out for me in the future. Today's drinks are on me, so drink as you please. I have a limited alcohol tolerance and already feel tipsy from a little earlier, so I won't accompany you further. We'll meet again when the City Lord's Mansion starts the exciting events!"

Hearing someone was covering the drink costs made the two even happier. "Good brother, next time we meet, we won't stop until we're drunk! Since you can't hold your liquor, we won't force you. But remember, don't sign up for it, or you'll have a death sentence!"

"Thank you, brothers, I understand! You continue, I have other matters, so I'll take my leave!" Chu Linfeng said before turning and heading to the counter.

Upon settling the bill, he was shocked. It cost him nearly five hundred Nether Stones, which left him terribly frustrated. He only sipped a mouthful of the bitterly indescribable wine, yet spent five hundred Nether Stones, though it included the costs for those two guys' drinks.

After leaving the tavern, Chu Linfeng directly stretched his body to a secluded place within the city, performed Water Transformation to remove the bitterness in his mouth and remarked, "This isn't eating, it's torture!"

"Hehe, Lin Feng, how was the taste of that wine? I'm surprised you could endure it, I really underestimated you!" Sword Spirit said at this moment.

"Did you already know the wine was bitter and didn't tell me on purpose? Sister Yue'Er, you're really not nice!" Chu Linfeng said with a bitter smile.

"I didn't know either; didn't you just say it a moment ago? Why are you still savoring now? What do you plan to do next?" Sword Spirit asked.

"Wait, wait for the City Lord's Mansion's elite disciple recruitment in seven days. For the Netherworld Purple Orchid, I'd venture into a dragon's lair or tiger's den. I don't dare stay at the tavern here. Who knows what else unexpected might happen," Chu Linfeng said fearfully.

"You still need to absorb Ghost Qi now. While ordinary Ghost Soldiers may not recognize your identity, encountering someone powerful could easily expose you.

The stronger the Ghost Soldier, the more complete the facial muscles. Some Ghost Soldiers are indistinguishable from the Human Race. If not for the indelible Ghost Qi on their bodies, you wouldn't be able to tell them apart. So, if you encounter such a person, it indicates they're very powerful, and you need to be careful." Sword Spirit said.

"Wouldn't someone whose Ghost Qi is already faintly showing be even more formidable?" Chu Linfeng asked.

"You're indeed smart. Yes, such a person at least has the strength of a Ghost General, or even a Ghost King. The Ghost Race also has divisions in levels, with the Ghost King being the most formidable, followed by Ghost Generals, Ghost Warriors, and Ghost Soldiers, and of course, the lowest are the Evil Ghosts and Wild Ghosts, which you'll learn about in the future." Sword Spirit said.

Chu Linfeng did not say much more, but was contemplating the strength corresponding to these levels mentioned by Sword Spirit. The Ghost King should be at the Venerable Martial Realm, Ghost Generals should be around the Seventh or Eighth Layers, or even the Ninth Layer of the Saint Martial Realm, while Ghost Warriors should be between the Fourth Layer to the Seventh Layer of the Saint Martial Realm, and Ghost Soldiers are at the early stage of the Saint Martial Realm...

Understanding these matters, Chu Linfeng submerged himself underground. He planned to drag in some weak Ghost Soldiers underground to absorb them, which would not be discovered and could increase his Ghost Qi.

Seven days neither too long nor too short—Chu Linfeng absorbed the Ghost Qi of approximately thirty Ghost Soldiers during this time. Now, the Ghost Qi on his body even Sword Spirit praised continuously. Emerging from the soil layer, he smiled and said, "It's time to head to the City Lord's Mansion!"