Chapter 355: Alone with a Single Spear

Mom, what kind of divine move is this, actually treating Ranqingmo like a daughter‑in‑law?

Lu Jing shook his head, turned off his phone and kept eating.

Ten minutes later.

Lu Jing called out to Chi Xuan beside him, "Come over and tidy up, we're done eating."

"Alright, would you like some dessert after the meal?"

Chi Xuan stepped forward obediently and asked.

"Fine, deliver it to the third floor."

Lu Jing stood up and walked toward the third floor.

General Star is relatively free; under non‑emergency circumstances, they generally don't assign missions.

Most General Stars, to obtain cultivation resources, choose to join squads and proactively take Cave missions.

Lu Jing decided to rest for two days first, and will make plans once his spirit power recovers.

He definitely needs to go back to the Cave, because lacking red crystal blocks, the Thousand‑Blade Demon Sword's enhancement is stuck at +9.

"Lu Jing, General Star, the supplies you redeemed have arrived!"

That afternoon, the military department staff delivered fifty vials of Yin Spirit Liquid into Lu Jing's hands.

"The efficiency here is beyond words."

Lu Jing was quite satisfied.

He opened five black boxes; each box neatly held ten vials of pale‑blue Yin Spirit Liquid.

Lu Jing casually picked up a bottle and pulled out the wooden stopper.

Instantly, a refreshing sweet fragrance wafted into his nose.

"It's not the pure version I refined myself, but it'll do; I'll synthesize it before using."

Thinking that, Lu Jing carried the five boxes up to the third floor.

The villa's third floor had a large workbench, perfect for item synthesis.

He dumped all fifty vials of Yin Spirit Liquid into the synthesis slot.

Soon, a line of small text appeared beneath the synthesis slot.

【Yin Spirit Liquid (Supreme Spirit Liquid): after consumption, it enhances spirit power and repairs damage and gaps in spirit power… Main ingredients: Hundred‑Year Zi‑Ling Grass, Thousand‑Year Turtle Marrow, Yin Spirit Stone Marrow, etc.】

【Yin Spirit Liquid ×50, synthesis requires 5,000 Colorless Crystal Blocks!】

"Good grief, it needs fifty million?"

Lu Jing glanced at his bank card balance; it was just enough to cover the cost.

He reluctantly exchanged the money in his bank card for Colorless Crystal Blocks.

"Synthesize!"

As Lu Jing clicked synthesize, a massive surge of stamina was instantly drained.

【Synthesis complete, consumed Colorless Crystal Blocks ×5,000, obtained Jade Soul Liquid ×25!】

【Jade Soul Liquid (Yellow‑Grade Spirit Liquid): after consumption, it greatly enhances spirit power and refines spirit purity… Main ingredients: Thousand‑Year Zi‑Ling Grass, Yin Spirit Jade Soul, etc.】

"The Jade Soul Liquid is already sufficient; further synthesis would demand a sky‑high fee."

Lu Jing halted the synthesis and removed the 25 vials of Jade Soul Liquid from the synthesis slot.

After the Yin Spirit Liquid upgraded to Jade Soul Liquid, the pale‑blue potion became richer and deeper, turning dark blue, filled with a dreamy, mysterious hue.

Pff—

He opened the wooden stopper.

Lu Jing gently inhaled the potion's fragrance, as the stamina drained by synthesis was instantly replenished.

"At most only five vials are needed for spirit power to return to its peak state."

Lu Jing used his spirit power to control the blue liquid in the glass tube, forming a finger‑wide stream that surged into his mouth.

After finishing the first vial, Lu Jing used spirit power to open four more and gulped them all down in one go.

With five vials of Jade Soul Liquid in his stomach, Lu Jing's abdomen visibly swelled—not from merely drinking water, but because the medicinal power surged, expanding his belly.

Being able to down that many Yellow‑Grade Spirit Liquids in one breath without bursting his body is something only Lu Jing could achieve.

The next moment, Lu Jing sat cross‑legged, visualizing the Diamond Little Man in his mind.

The next realm of the Contemplation Method is to transform the Diamond Little Man into a harder Obsidian form.

As he contemplated, Lu Jing's spiritual "void" was swiftly filled, and his protruding abdomen shrank back at a visible speed.

The Diamond Little Man shifted light and shadow with each of Lu Jing's breaths.

Upon close inspection, a layer of black Golden Obsidian appeared atop the Diamond Little Man's head.

The clock on the wall ticked away, and the time gradually reached seven p. m.

"Huh—"

Lu Jing let out a long sigh and stood up.

At that moment he radiated vigor, his whole being exuding an otherworldly, exiled‑immortal aura.

"Realm of Emptiness, Activate!"

Golden light flickered in Lu Jing's eyes, then a vertical pupil sprouted at his brow center.

In an instant, everything between heaven and earth underwent subtle changes.

These changes are hard to describe, yet extraordinarily marvelous.

It gave Lu Jing a feeling of omnipotence, of mastering everything.

A faint golden radiance also permeated his body, like a sheer veil.

"Huh—"

Lu Jing casually threw a punch at the air; the punch was very slow, as if he slowly extended it.

It was already night; the room was dark all around.

However, after throwing that punch, it gave the feeling of the sun rising in the east, as if it were the next day.

It was as if a scorching sun lay hidden within Lu Jing's body, and with a wave of his hand he could alter the brightness of his surroundings.

"Bang bang bang!"

Chi Xuan had prepared dinner, holding a cup of tea, she came to the third floor, knocked on the door, and called Lu Jing to eat.

However, inside it was silent.

Chi Xuan frowned, turned around, and prepared to leave.

"Come in."

A plain, gentle voice rang out.

"Yes."

Chi Xuan opened the door, holding the tea, and walked in.

"Sir, it's almost dinner time; remember to come down and eat, and this cup of tea—I'll put it on......"

The voice cut off abruptly.

Chi Xuan looked up at the dim room; a figure all over clad in gold gauze stood there, her eyes full of shock.

Pale gold light continuously swirled around his body, like a brilliant galaxy, gorgeous and mysterious, making Lu Jing appear even more transcendent and unworldly.

"Just put it on the table."

Lu Jing slowly turned around, dispersing the Empty Bright Realm.

With a casual wave, the room's lights were switched on, restoring brightness.

Chi Xuan blinked instinctively, coming back to her senses.

"Sir, Commander Xia came by while you were cultivating."

"Xiahou Jie came?"

Lu Jing raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Commander Xia wants to ask about your future plans; if you wish to join a squad, he can recommend a few suitable teams......"

Chi Xuan continued, adding: "At that time you were cultivating; Commander Xia did not want to disturb you, so he left after a brief stay."

"Hmm, I understand."

Lu Jing nodded.

As for which squad to choose, Lu Jing already had a plan in mind.

Rather than bringing a bunch of deadweights, it would be better to form his own squad; since squads have no set numbers, with Lu Jing's strength he could easily achieve a one-man army.

"What?"

Xiahou Jie jumped up from his seat, his face full of confusion.

"That Lu Jing kid intends to go on the mission alone?"

"Yes, Lu Jing, the General Star, said he didn't want to bring deadweights; he could complete those hall missions by himself."