Chapter 61

Jiang Anping carefully examined the venomous insect in front of him.

The Seven-Star Venomous Insect was sealed in a box, and with the seal in place, it could not fly away.

This insect was not large, only the size of a fingertip.

Its entire body was black, with seven strange golden spots on its wings.

The old man handed the secret technique for controlling the demonic beast to Jiang Anping.

"Sir, be careful with this venomous insect. It has gathered the poisons of tens of thousands of species, and it is very difficult to cure once poisoned. Wait until you have it under control before touching it. This technique is not difficult; you can learn it in three days."

Jiang Anping took the technique and gave it a quick glance.

Indeed, it was not difficult. It mainly relied on forming a special mark with one's spiritual awareness and imprinting the control mark on the demonic beast.

For intelligent demonic beasts, it was more difficult to control them, but for insects with low intelligence, it was not hard to control.

Jiang Anping closed his eyes and activated the power of his right eye, quickly constructing the control mark in his mind.

After a few breaths, he opened his eyes and imprinted his spiritual awareness on the Seven-Star Venomous Insect.

The Seven-Star Venomous Insect struggled fiercely, flapping its wings rapidly, but after a few moments, it became quiet.

Jiang Anping opened the seal and controlled the venomous insect to fly onto his hand.

The old man beside him widened his eyes.

This young man had learned the technique after just one glance!

Although the technique was not difficult, it usually took at least three days for an average person to learn it!

Could this young man be a soul cultivator?

Otherwise, why would he find mental control so easy?

The old man's eyes were filled with awe as he looked at the young man.

This young man's background was definitely not simple.

The old man handed a golden card to Jiang Anping with both hands.

"Sir, this is our chamber's one-star card. With this card, you can get discounts, recharge, take loans, and reserve resources at any of our [Cai Yuan Guang Jin] branches."

The minimum consumption for a one-star card is five million spirit stones, and Jiang Anping met the standard.

Hearing about the discount, Jiang Anping took the card, which had a star printed on it.

"How much of a discount?"

"95% off. To prevent others from misusing it, it's best to imprint your soul mark on it now, so others cannot use it," the old man reminded.

"Alright."

Jiang Anping did not hesitate. Even with a million spirit stones, a 95% discount would save a lot.

He imprinted his spiritual mark and put away the resources in front of him.

With these things, he felt a bit more secure.

The cultivation world was very dangerous, and a strong person could crush him with a single thought. He needed to be cautious at all times.

Outside the [Cai Yuan Guang Jin] shop, in a teahouse.

Ma Wei's plump body sat by the window, staring at the entrance of the [Cai Yuan Guang Jin] shop with a cruel smile on his face.

The assassin had arrived, a Golden Core stage assassin, and it was an ambush. He was sure he could take care of Jiang Anping.

As long as Jiang Anping was eliminated, he would still be in tenth place.

Ma Wei did not leave because he wanted to see Jiang Anping's head drop and blood splatter, to see the fear and unwillingness on Jiang Anping's face, and to smell the blood from the other side!

Jiang Anping, you must die!

As Jiang Anping came out of the third door, he ran into an acquaintance coming out of the fourth door.

The third-ranked genius, a genius with the Ten Thousand Gold Body.

"What a coincidence, you're here to buy something too."

Jin Lin smiled and greeted Jiang Anping, his robust body looking quite intimidating.

"What a coincidence," Jiang Anping responded.

If others were friendly to him, he would be friendly in return.

"I haven't introduced myself yet, I'm Jin Lin."

Jin Lin warmly put his arm around Jiang Anping's shoulder, acting as if they were old friends.

"Hello, I'm Jiang Anping."

"Ha ha, of course I know your name. Where are you headed?"

"Back to practice." Jiang Anping actually didn't like the other person's enthusiasm but didn't want to say anything.

"Perfect, let's go back together, and then we'll have a match. I want to see the Dominant Body Technique."

Jin Lin put his arm around Jiang Anping's shoulder and walked out, eager to have a match.

As a physical cultivator genius, few people could match him in physical strength.

As they walked out of the shop, Jiang Anping suddenly frowned.

"Jin Daoist, you go back first, I have something to take care of."

"It's just a fly, you can swat it with a flick of your hand."

Jin Lin laughed indifferently and landed in front of a man with triangular eyes who was shopping in the store below.

The man with triangular eyes was selecting items and looked puzzled when he saw Jin Lin appear in front of him. "What do you want?"

"To kill you." Jin Lin showed a row of white teeth.

"Looking for death!"

The man, not knowing how he was discovered, no longer hid and suddenly burst with the terrifying aura of a Golden Core stage cultivator, raising his fist to strike Jin Lin.

The assassin sneered. This fool, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, dares to be arrogant. I'll kill you first, then the target.

"Be careful!" Jiang Anping shouted anxiously.

He was about to take out a talisman when he saw Jin Lin slap the man.

"Bang!"

The Golden Core stage cultivator's head exploded, turning into a spray of blood.

Jiang Anping's expression froze.

The surrounding crowd, who didn't understand what was happening, looked stunned.

Who is this kid? He looks so young, yet he can kill a Golden Core stage cultivator with a single slap!

That's terrifying!

In a teahouse nearby, Ma Wei spat out his tea and looked dazed.

Why is Jin Lin with Jiang Anping!

The assassin he hired was just killed like that!

"Trash, that's the level of an assassin?"

Jin Lin looked disdainful and glanced at the teahouse nearby.

He turned to Jiang Anping and smiled. "It seems, Brother Jiang, you've provoked someone you shouldn't have."

Jiang Anping looked at Jin Lin with a complex expression. This guy's physical strength is terrifying; he can kill a Golden Core stage cultivator with a single slap.

However, he was more angry now.

Even a clay statue has a bit of fire, let alone Jiang Anping. The other side's repeated provocations were really testing his patience.

A small black insect quietly flew out from his sleeve...

With the help of his right eye, Jiang Anping could not only see but also sense the killing intent.

Besides the assassin, he also noticed Ma Wei in the teahouse.

Soon, the city's law enforcement team arrived and surrounded Jin Lin and Jiang Anping. Fighting was not allowed in the city.

As the law enforcement team was about to arrest the two, Jin Lin revealed his identity.

The law enforcement team did not dare to act rashly and took the two to the governor's mansion, where the governor would personally verify their identities.

After the two left, Ma Wei stood up in the teahouse and angrily threw his teacup to the ground.

"Waste! Truly a waste!"

Ma Wei's expression was fierce. A good assassination opportunity was ruined by Jin Lin!

It would be much harder to assassinate him in the future.

"Quiet down." A cultivator drinking tea nearby reminded Ma Wei, dissatisfied.

The other cultivators also looked dissatisfied.

"I am a disciple of the Ethereal Sect! What are you?" Ma Wei shouted angrily.

Hearing his sect, the cultivator immediately lowered his head, and the others dared not speak.

"A bunch of trash!"

Ma Wei, seeing the reactions of the crowd, felt a great sense of satisfaction, and his mood improved.

Ma Wei sat down again and continued drinking tea.

However, he didn't notice that a bug had flown out of his teacup before he sat down...

At the governor's mansion.

"You can go now. Investigate the assassin's identity; it's likely that he was sent by the Lingtai Kingdom."

Hearing what had just happened, Xia Qing, sitting at her desk, looked very displeased.

"Yes, Governor."

The law enforcement soldiers turned and left.

Xia Qing raised her eyes and looked at Jiang Anping. "This Hundred Prefectures Competition is related to the Lingtai Kingdom. It's likely that the Lingtai Kingdom hired the assassin to kill you geniuses."

"Um."

Jiang Anping nodded.

Xia Qing sighed. She knew he didn't believe her.

If it were truly the Lingtai Kingdom, all the geniuses would be on the list, and they wouldn't be unfamiliar with Jin Lin.

The assassin's target was Jiang Anping.

Moreover, the selection results were just announced today, and it was impossible for the Lingtai Kingdom to act so quickly.

The likelihood of the Lingtai Kingdom acting was very small.

"In the future, I will send strong people to protect you when you go out."

Xia Qing could guess who it was, but she had no way to deal with it.

That massive entity, even the Great Xia Kingdom's ruler would have to show respect.

In this world, the weak have no say.

She could only do her best to protect Jiang Anping.

"Governor! Something bad has happened!"

The law enforcement team member who had just left suddenly ran in, looking anxious.

"What is it?" Xia Qing frowned, not knowing what had happened.

"Just now, a disciple of the Ethereal Sect was reported to have died of poisoning in a teahouse! It seems to be Ma Wei from today!"

Xia Qing's frown deepened, not knowing what had happened.