Chapter 102: Treasure Pavilion

However, in the blink of an eye, the blue had already dissipated, leaving only a slightly dimmer palm print that continued to surge forward.

"Earth... Earth Tier battle skill?!"

Gazing at the release method that was completely different from the Mysterious Tier, Lu Hao exclaimed in shock.

Seeing this level of battle skill, he also knew that his territory probably couldn't be held today, so he turned to flee.

However, the speed of that palm print was something he could not escape.

As soon as he turned, that violent orange battle qi collided with his back.

"Boom!"

With the explosion of the palm print, the resulting firelight also drew the gazes of those in the nearby city.

Meanwhile, the crowd beneath the city all looked up in terror at the frightening orange firelight in the sky.

Even though it was hundreds of meters away, the scorching heat wave that shot into the city still knocked down everyone below the rank of Dou Shi.

His body was forced to press tightly against the floor tiles, unable to move.

At the same time, the scorching heat on their backs made everyone sweat profusely.

After the violent aura gradually dissipated, Lu Hao, the Seven-Star Dou Wang who had once dominated Spirit Mountain City, had vanished, leaving only a lump of black charcoal.

Perhaps only a space ring on the charcoal's finger could prove his identity.

Lin Feng's palm slightly curled inward, and under the pull of battle qi, a space ring quietly fell into his hand.

Lin Feng flew above the base of the Spirit Mountain Gang, and after probing with his soul perception for a moment, he located the warehouse.

He shot down several bolts of energy, killing those who wanted to take advantage of the chaos.

After scanning the still‑shaken crowd below, he spoke: "From now on, this city belongs to my Treasure Pavilion; the new regulations will be posted in a few days. As for the Spirit Mountain Gang, it is disbanded on the spot—members may leave if they wish, and those who wish to stay will have their positions arranged by me later."

His voice seemed not loud, but with the aid of battle qi, everyone in the city heard it clearly.

Treasure Pavilion was the name of the power he intended to establish.

Some residents of Spirit Mountain City who heard this also had little reaction.

Seeing that Lin Feng did not launch a massive slaughter, they each went about their own business.

As for the members of the Spirit Mountain Gang, after gathering in small groups to discuss for a while, some began to leave.

Those who remained continued to stand in place, waiting for Lin Feng's orders.

After landing, Lin Feng looked around and then said to the several Dou Ling: "First, tell me about the situation here."

The few exchanged glances, and then a middle‑aged man at the peak of Dou Ling stepped forward and cautiously introduced the situation: "Sir, my name is Pang Sheng..."

After listening to him for a while, Lin Feng also gained a rough understanding of the situation.

After a moment's thought, he immediately said: "Now I want to establish a power here called Treasure Pavilion, with me as the Pavilion Master; its main divisions are the Exploration Department, Sales Department, Security Department, and Logistics Department—other matters will be added later."

After a pause, he continued: "Pang Sheng, you will be the head of the Sales Department; Niu Tuo, you will be the head of the Security Department; Zhang Shi, you will be the head of the Logistics Department."

"Thank you, Pavilion Master."

Seeing Lin Feng bestow official posts on them, aside from the earlier Pang Sheng, the eight‑star Dou Ling muscular man named Niu Tuo and the equally ranked Zhang Shi also hurried forward to respond.

Seeing these Dou Ling, Lin Feng also felt somewhat helpless.

If he weren't currently short of usable people, he wouldn't have to resort to using Dou Ling.

Removing the hood of his black robe, Lin Feng revealed his true appearance before the few people and then ordered: "Get ready; in one month I want to see the headquarters of Treasure Pavilion open for business in the city center, selling mainly pills!"

Seeing his appearance, the few were all somewhat dumbfounded.

Who would have thought that this ruthless figure who killed a Seven‑Star Dou Wang was actually just a youth under twenty?

After a moment, they finally reacted, exclaiming in surprise: "Pavilion Master, could you also be an alchemist?"

Lin Feng saw their surprised expressions, nodded slightly, and then said: "That's right, but I don't want anyone to question me when I give orders next time."

"Yes."

Seeing this, the few hurriedly bowed and clasped their hands.

In the following period, as Treasure Pavilion was just founded, there were many things to do, and Lin Feng was busy every day running around nonstop.

First came the construction of the shop, since he established the power to find the various items he needed and then sell the refined pills.

And the shop was naturally indispensable.

As for the material, Lin Feng chose to use yellow iron wood.

This wood looks good and has decent toughness, causing Lin Feng to take a liking to it at first sight.

As for the shop's location, it was naturally in the busiest part of the city center.

During this time, Zi Yan also came to look for Lin Feng several times.

And when Pang Sheng and the others saw Zi Yan, looking at that Dou Wang who appeared as a twelve‑ or thirteen‑year‑old girl, they all began to doubt life even more...

After half a month of effort, Lin Feng also refined some of the rules and regulations.

As for the various systems of Spirit Mountain City, there were basically no major changes, and tolls were still collected according to the old rules.

As for Treasure Pavilion's rules and regulations, the punishments were similar to those of other powers, with nothing special.

As for rewards, Lin Feng saw that the large quantities of battle skills and techniques he had seized elsewhere had nowhere to be used, so he established a points system.

All personnel's salaries were not paid in cash or gold coins, but in points.

These points could then be exchanged for various items in the Treasure Pavilion's points shop.

For example, pills, magic cores, battle skills and techniques—all the things cultivators dream of.

However, after exchanging for pills and magic cores, you may dispose of them as you wish.

But the battle skills and techniques exchanged from within the Pavilion may only be cultivated by the individual and must not be passed on.

Of course, if you want to exchange for gold coins, you can do so, but no one would likely choose to do that.

Meanwhile, while Lin Feng was earnestly managing his power, the Junan Academy on the other side convened a meeting because of his actions.

"Everyone, not long ago the Spirit Mountain Gang of Spirit Mountain City was wiped out and has now been replaced by that Treasure Pavilion; moreover, just a few days ago a Dou Huang from the southern region ran to seize an Earth Tier battle skill, but was driven back by the Pavilion Master together with a mysterious black‑robed Dou Wang—please share your opinions."

Dean Hu Qian looked at the many Elders seated below and said slowly.

Since the mountains and forests near Canaan Academy fall under the jurisdiction of their Outer Academy, this meeting is naturally presided over by him, the Outer Academy Dean.

Most Elders had already known the news, showing no surprise, only quietly contemplating.

"Dean, the Ling Shan gang had always kept to themselves, but now an unfamiliar force has suddenly appeared. Who knows if they will follow the mountain range to rob our training students? Perhaps we should simply eliminate the Tianbao Pavilion and turn Ling Shan City into Peace Town."

One of the more radical Elders slammed the table and then said.

Another Elder, hearing this, shook his head slightly and retorted: "Our previous expansion of Peace Town already provoked extreme discontent from those in Heijiaoyu; although we suppressed it, if we now arbitrarily wipe out a force comparable to a Dou Emperor's power and expand Peace Town again, we may have to wage a great war against those Heijiaoyu forces."

Upon hearing this, most Elders nodded in agreement.

In that earlier great battle, since their Dean was absent and the thousand-and-two elders were unwilling to act, their academy barely won.

Moreover, luck was on their side then; the Earth Demon Old Ghost was breaking through and missed the war, otherwise...

But they remain wary of the Tianbao Pavilion.

After all, the entire Heijiaoyu knows that their Canaan Academy has many clan descendants.

These people may lack Earth Tier combat techniques, but many still possess advanced Mysterious Tier cultivation techniques.

Furthermore, many of their trainees are not strong, making them easy prey for outside Dou Ling or Dou Kings who kill and loot.

At this moment, an Elder, after a moment's thought, said: "I think that girl Zi Yan seems to know the master of the Tianbao Pavilion; she appears to have visited there several times recently."

Hearing this Elder, the other Elders also recalled that Zi Yan had been acting oddly these days, often heading toward Heijiaoyu.

"By the way, this girl lately seems to be searching for a sixth-tier water-type demon core; it has scared Liu Laotou so much that he can't sleep, clutching his precious demon core daily for fear of theft."

A slight Elder suddenly spoke up.

"Could it be that she's searching on behalf of the Tianbao Pavilion master? I heard the Tianbao Pavilion has already announced that soon they will sell the Five-star Alchemist's pills crafted by their master. That suggests the master is a Five-star Alchemist, and such high-level demon cores are mostly needed by alchemists. I doubt Zi Yan would take it to eat, since we haven't seen her consume such things before."

Upon hearing this, the Elders all nodded in agreement.

Hu Qian also agreed, then said: "I'll go find Zi Yan in a moment and see what she says..."

"Boom!"

Halfway through Hu Qian's words, Zi Yan barreled straight through the conference room wall, rushed in, and shouted: "Where is the sixth-tier water-type demon core? Where is it?"

Seeing this, the Elders stepped back, watching Zi Yan pacing before them, their mouths twitching wildly.

"Zi Yan?!"

Hu Qian was also startled, then scolded angrily: "You girl, you didn't use the main entrance, why did you have to smash my wall!"

Zi Yan sniffed carefully, and upon finding no demon core aura inside, she made a disdainful face: "Tch, if I hadn't just heard about the sixth-tier water-type demon core, I wouldn't have bothered coming to your shabby place."

At that moment, Hu Qian, regaining his composure, said irritably: "For something like a sixth-tier demon core, what could you possibly trade?"

"Uh..."

Zi Yan thought of what Lin Feng had said, then placed her hands on her hips and declared boldly: "Dou Ling Pill!"