novelraw Chapter 906 769: Blade and Armor
Chapter 906 769: Blade and Armor
No matter the frustration, the dignified Xuanji Token Master wouldn't confuse the priority of matters. He was about to respond immediately, but he picked up and put down the Mother-child Talisman several times, unwilling to accommodate Shi Chun's quirks. Ultimately, he used the Mother-child Talisman for communication with Shi Chun, asking: How soon is "soon" for the recovery?
Here, it was confirmed that Dongguo Shou wasn't dead, as the Command Center could still see the light indicator on Dongguo Shou's Token.
On the other end, Shi Chun quickly pulled out his own Mother-child Talisman, and after checking it, casually handed back the one Mulan Qingqing had given him.
He turned and walked away, replying as he walked: It should take three or four days.
Holding the Mother-child Talisman, Mulan Qingqing was at a loss, unsure whether to continue arguing with her father. Han Bao looked from one to the other, uncertain about what to do.
Mulan Jin confirmed: Did you mean that recovery will take three or four days, not just improvement?
Shi Chun replied: The recovery time for Tong Mingshan's severed arm is three or four days.
Mulan Jin wasn't too surprised by the existence of such Spiritual Medicine, as he also had a Spirit Pill that was superior to Shi Chun's so-called medicine, capable of healing Dongguo Shou in less than a day.
However, he couldn't give this Spirit Pill to Dongguo Shou because, to him, it's akin to a second life, more valuable than Dongguo Shou's fate, even if Dongguo Shou's condition affects the Heavenly Court Team's outcome. He wouldn't use it.
This kind of medicine, it's assumed the leaders of the Carefree Sect also possess. If those leaders wouldn't give their 'second life' to Dongguo Shou for contingencies, why should an outsider?
Although Shi Chun's Spiritual Medicine isn't that miraculous, the kind that heals such injuries in three or four days is still considered top-notch. He had to remind: That sort of Spiritual Medicine must be rare, not abundant, with significant utility on hand. If you are sure you want to give it to Dongguo Shou, I can talk to Manxi.
He could only hint at the matter. He couldn't persuade the other not to give it; he left Shi Chun some room to reconsider, making it possible to retract before telling Manxi.
Shi Chun probably understood his implication, retorting: Commander, can a piece of Spiritual Medicine exchange for a City Lord position?
Direct trading like that wouldn't work, and Mulan Jin wouldn't discuss such matters. However, he understood what Shi Chun wanted and didn't elaborate, replying: I'll inform Manxi.
Shi Chun replied: Please ask the Commander about how many Tokens it can exchange.
He definitely wouldn't offer Spiritual Medicine without ensuring maximum benefit.
After their communication ceased, Mulan Jin waited to confirm Shi Chun wouldn't retract before transmitting to Manxi: "Shi Chun just reported that there's a Spirit Pill that can expedite Dongguo Shou's recovery. The Commander might want to contact Dongguo Shou to see if it's usable."
Upon hearing this, Manxi sharply turned and urgently asked, "Is this true?"
Mulan Jin casually remarked, "I don't know if it's true, but Shi Chun stated it, asking what it could exchange for in merit."
It's unlikely he'd joke about this. Manxi's eyes sparkled with gleam, grandly stating: "If such Spiritual Medicine indeed exists, it's worth five hundred Token merits, and I'll keep my word!"
Mulan Jin nodded slightly, indicating he understood and would communicate it.
An energized Manxi immediately transmitted orders to secretly contact Dongguo Shou.
However, expectations aren't always met easily. They kept trying to contact Dongguo Shou, becoming frantically persistent without getting any response, though the indicator showed Dongguo Shou was still alive.
The key issue is this: they don't know Dongguo Shou's hiding location.
Previously, after Dongguo Shou was injured, they had contact and asked where he was, to send help for treatment.
Yet at that time, Dongguo Shou didn't want to entrust his life to anyone's hands. Learning the Commander had nothing better for treatment than what he carried, he politely declined, opting for self-care.
Back then, Manxi didn't insist, understanding the guardedness given the vulnerability. Now, it left the Commander in desperation.
Currently, with a large white cat protector, Dongguo Shou was hiding inside a cave, face pale.
He knew the severity of his injury, on the brink of life and death. Since taking the Spirit Pill, he didn't want any disturbances during healing, having completely set aside matters of the Battle of Great Pardon. Without a recovery, those matters were beyond concern.
With survival being paramount, debts could always be accounted later.
Afraid of disturbance, he left the Mother-child Talisman aside long ago.
This contributed to Manxi's frenzied urgency inadvertently.
An entire day passed without connecting to Dongguo Shou, leaving not just Manxi distressed, but Shi Chun increasingly anxious, contacting Mulan Jin multiple times, puzzled by the prolonged inability to reach him.
The next day still yielded nothing.
By now, Shi Chun was neither frenzied nor detached, stuck in a predicament. Tomorrow was a critical day; all Centurion Tokens, regardless of their owner's fate, would be activated.
What should he do? Should he hand over the Token or not? What if he did, and meanwhile Dongguo Shou made contact?
The pivotal problem is the Command Center confirms Dongguo Shou is alive, yet unreachable.
Mulan Jin was probably bothered by his persistency, yet he again used the Mother-child Talisman, messaging: Commander, your daughter is currently safe and sound.
What love, what nonsense, Mulan Jin wanted to curse his ancestors, and replied: I've said countless times, once I have Dongguo Shou's letter, I'll contact you.
Shi Chun knew that whoever was in his position would be annoyed at him, so he explained: I hope the Commander can understand, at this critical juncture, whether or not to hand in the Token is making it very difficult for this junior.
Mulan Jin couldn't help but sneer, replying: You also know this is a critical juncture? Do you think it's still about handing in the Token now? You think handing over the Token will resolve everything?
Shi Chun was surprised and replied: Didn't the Commander say before that handing over the Token would ensure safety?
Mulan Jin replied: Before was before, now is now, Manxi already knows you have the Spiritual Medicine to quickly cure Dongguo Shou, do you think handing over the Token will make him let you go? Dongguo Shou will definitely keep trying to contact until he succeeds. If he does succeed, what will he need? This time, even I can't stop him from doing this.
Staring at the message, Shi Chun pondered for a moment, understanding that as long as he showed any sign of retreat, Manxi would force him to hand over the spiritual pills first.
This meant that not only might he have to offer the Token, but he might also have to give up the Spirit Fruit.
Fortunately, at this anxious moment, there was good news from Tong Mingshan. They sent a message saying that, fortunately, without disappointing expectations, working day and night, they had finally finished refining Qilin A San's battle armor and Shi Chun's large blade before all the Tokens awakened tomorrow. Shi Chun was asked to come and inspect the goods.
Since waiting is just waiting, Shi Chun immediately flew to the mountain nook on the island and landed outside the tower, where Tong Mingshan was waiting at the tower gate.
After they entered and closed the door, Shi Chun released Qilin A San once again.
Tong Mingshan also brought out the battle armor to fit on A San and started teaching Shi Chun how to equip A San with this set of armor.
Overall, it's quite straightforward, except there are a few extra steps when attaching it to the 'antlers'.
Indeed, the battle armor refined by Tong Mingshan even covers A San's horns, leaving a mesh panel on the forehead, both at the suggestion of Qilin A San and Shi Chun.
To open mountains and split lands, that Power of the Netherworld needs to be unleashed from Qilin A San's forehead.
Soon, the loose flesh on Qilin A San's body was all covered. It was clad in black armor, with the 'antlers' and head fitted with spikes for ramming and damaging, exuding not a hint of the nobility of a Qilin. In the tower's light, it appeared like an Evil Spirit from the abyss.
After installation, Tong Mingshan explained: "Its defensive power is the same as our battle armor."
Shi Chun circled around, inspecting, then clicked his tongue twice, before swiftly mounting and tapping A San's belly with a shout: "Let's go, with heavy armor on, let's see if A San can still run."
Qilin A San immediately clanked its iron hooves and declared: "Master, don't underestimate A San, this weight is just a speck of dust."
With these words, it bolted, the space inside the tower confining its run. It ran and ran until it was running on the walls, faster and faster, eventually becoming just a blur, spinning a strong wind inside the tower.
"Bring the blade!" Shi Chun's voice suddenly echoed in the tower.
Tong Mingshan immediately flipped his hand to grab a ten-foot-long blade matching the size of Qilin A San; it was entirely black, with only the blade's edge sharpened to a gleaming finish. He smoothly tossed the large blade out.
The swirling blur flashed by and took away the airborne blade.
Soon, the large blade turned into another whistling, spinning shadow.
After venting for a while joyfully, Shi Chun signaled Qilin A San to stop.
The rider and mount appeared as if suddenly leaping from a void, halting sharply in the center of the tower.
The abrupt stop caused Shi Chun to slam into its nape, but he held his long blade steadily across, examining it before praising repeatedly: "Not bad, not bad, it's handy to use, its length fits when riding A San, the Sect Master has put in a lot of effort."
Glad you're satisfied, Tong Mingshan sighed in relief and said: "It's as it should be."
Shi Chun sheathed the blade and jumped down, saying to Qilin A San: "We are currently in an emergency, there's no time to suit up during a crisis, keep the armor on for now."
Qilin A San replied: "Master's foresight is unmatched, A San obeys."
Then it was whisked away into Shi Chun's sleeve.
After leaving the tower, the now-officially-finished Tong Mingshan finally put away the 'True Fire Ruyi Tower', which had been set up for days, and turned around to see Shi Chun with a conflicted look, immediately asking: "Master, are you worried about tomorrow's Token awakening event? If worst comes to worst, we fight, nothing to fear!"
Shi Chun turned his head to look at him, and asked: "You're not afraid?"
Tong Mingshan looked a bit embarrassed and said: "I indeed am not afraid. Even if I can't win, I can escape using the Escape Technique, but I forgot about everyone else."
Shi Chun looked into the distance and murmured: "With A San, escape should not be a concern..."
As he said this, his eyes gradually lit up. That's right, with such speed, what's there to fear? Others wouldn't be found without the Token, and as for him, or Tong Mingshan, even carrying the Token while running everywhere should hold out for a while. They could still wait, as long as Dongguo Shou doesn't die, Manxi will eventually get in contact.
Therefore, there was no rush.
With his heart at ease, he felt relaxed, and nightfall was approaching.
In the latter half of the night, a sudden exultant and wildly rampant howl came from the island, it was Wu Jinliang's voice, startling both those in the know and those unaware out of their caves to see what was happening.