Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend

Chapter 1159 - 219: Biting Back

After the first round of the competition ended, Ye Lingyue and Xiao Chun were informed that the next round would take place in ten days.

The two of them were temporarily in a lull.

Seeing that she had no immediate tasks at hand and the Old City Lord’s illness had shown no progress, Ye Lingyue decided to visit Cold Mountain Inn, where she helped Master Zhou repair some spiritual patterns to earn some Spirit Stones.

On this day, Ye Lingyue, as usual, arrived at Cold Mountain Inn.

She spent half a day repairing two daggers with damaged spiritual patterns. Since Master Zhou was busy, Ye Lingyue had to deliver the daggers to the outer hall, ready for the Manager to inspect and accept the Spiritual Artifact.

But at that moment, Ye Lingyue saw the Female and Male Killers and a paunchy businessman-like man walk into Cold Mountain Inn.

Upon seeing them, Ye Lingyue instinctively wanted to dodge, but suddenly remembered she wasn’t wearing her armor today, so the two couldn’t recognize her.

Ye Lingyue never had a good impression of the Female and Male Killers. Their sudden arrival at Cold Mountain Inn probably meant no good.

Seeing the businessman and the killers, the outer hall Manager approached and welcomed them into the VIP room inside.

Seeing this, Ye Lingyue took an Invisibility Elixir and followed them inside.

"Chairman Jin, have you come to Cold Mountain Inn this time to order Spiritual Artifacts for Jin Wannian Commerce?"

Inside, the Manager of Cold Mountain Inn respectfully welcomed the businessman to a seat.

It seems the man was the chairman of some commerce in the Ancient Nine Provinces.

"I didn’t come this time to order Spiritual Artifacts. I came to ask you something. Let me ask you, are Yuan Xing’s Spiritual Artifacts, and the Spiritual Artifacts of other competitors in the Underground Arena Competition, being repaired here, especially Yuan Xing’s?" Chairman Jin asked bluntly.

The Underground Arena Competition allows the use of Spiritual Artifacts but prohibits the use of poison artifacts or Hidden Weapons.

Cold Mountain Inn is designated as the only Spiritual Artifact Shop by Heroic Society for inspecting and repairing Spiritual Artifacts.

Therefore, the competitors send their Spiritual Artifacts here for inspection before the match.

Especially for someone like Yuan Xing, who relies on competing in the Underground Arena Competition for a living, his Spiritual Artifact wears out more than average competitors. He’s been a long-time patron of Cold Mountain Inn. How Chairman Jin found out remains unknown.

"That’s correct, Yuan Xing’s Spiritual Artifacts were just sent here recently, and we agreed to deliver them to him in three days. I’m not sure why Chairman Jin is asking this?"

The Manager wondered.

"I have a few bottles of Dulling Powder here. I want you to use them on the Spiritual Artifacts of Yuan Xing and several other competitors." Chairman Jin said, taking out several bottles.

Dulling Powder?

The Manager of Cold Mountain Inn’s expression changed drastically. He glanced at the Female and Male Killers, feeling uneasy.

It seems the Female and Male Killers have joined forces with Chairman Jin, who obviously wants them to win the championship.

The strengths of Yuan Xing and the Female and Male Killers are quite similar, and if they face off, the Spiritual Artifact will undoubtedly be the crucial factor in determining victory or defeat.

Dulling Powder is a special ore powder with a Water attribute that is somewhat similar to the Ice Saliva Poison Ye Lingyue used before.

In fact, the effect of Dulling Powder is even more potent than Ice Saliva Poison.

Because after using Dulling Powder, the Spiritual Artifact appears unchanged on the surface and won’t rust or corrode, many who lack the know-how won’t be able to detect the tinkering done to their Spiritual Artifact.

But in reality, the spiritual patterns on the Spiritual Artifact coated with Dulling Powder will be destroyed, significantly degrading the artifact’s Grade.

These people are indeed using such despicable means to secretly sabotage others.

Ye Lingyue, listening in secret, was very indignant.

It was only after arriving at Cold Mountain Inn and coming into contact with spiritual patterns that Ye Lingyue learned about Dulling Powder.

Cold Mountain Inn’s Manager had a troubled expression after hearing this.

"Chairman Jin, this isn’t quite proper. You know, Cold Mountain Inn’s motto has always been fair trade, and to destroy spiritual patterns like this—if it gets out, Master Zhou would surely reject it, and Cold Mountain Inn’s reputation will be ruined."

"By saying this, you mean you’re refusing? Remember who’s been supplying Cold Mountain Inn with premium ore, and who’s in control of the transport routes for delivering ore materials." Chairman Jin retorted coldly.

"Chairman Jin, you’re putting us in a difficult position."

The outer hall Manager was sweating in anxiety.

He’s just a humble outer hall Manager and doesn’t dare to offend Chairman Jin, knowing that behind Chairman Jin is the Jin Mansion in Ancient You Province.

"Here are five thousand Spirit Stones, equating to your income for ten years. Remember to coat Dulling Powder on the Spiritual Artifacts of all competitors. Also, engrave spiritual patterns on all of Yin Yang Double Killers’ Spiritual Artifacts."

Yin Yang Double Killers were overjoyed upon hearing this.

Engraving spiritual patterns on an entire Spiritual Artifact would cost at least five hundred or even up to a thousand Spirit Stones.

Such grand expenditure could only be afforded by someone as wealthy as Chairman Jin.

"Thank you, Chairman Jin."

Chairman Jin was indeed spending lavishly for this victory.

The Manager of Cold Mountain Inn had no choice but to accept the Spirit Stones.

Chairman Jin then purchased a few newly refined Spiritual Artifacts before leaving with the Yin Yang Double Killers.

The outer hall Manager looked at the bag of Spirit Stones and then at the Dulling Powder in his hand, gritted his teeth, and walked into the refining hall.

A moment later, he emerged from inside.

"Someone, take these two Spiritual Artifacts inside to Master Zhou."

Just as the Manager finished speaking, a person appeared from the front.

"Manager, are you going to engrave spiritual patterns? Hand them over to me."

Ye Lingyue approached with a smile.

"Oh, it’s you. Alright, make sure to deliver them to Master Zhou. These two guests are very important to Cold Mountain Inn; Master Zhou must carefully engrave the patterns."

The Manager knew Ye Lingyue was Master Zhou’s newly hired assistant, so he handed over the Spiritual Artifacts to her without suspicion.

After receiving the Spiritual Artifacts, Ye Lingyue glanced at them.

"Harm done is harm earned. Female and Male Killers, you brought this upon yourselves."

Ye Lingyue stared at the artifacts, her eyes twinkling with a sudden idea.

Ten days later, the next round of the Underground Arena Competition officially began.

As before, Ye Lingyue and Xiao Chun arrived at the arena.

As before, Ye Lingyue and Xiao Chun drew lots.

In the next round, with the number of competitors reduced by two-thirds, the opponents’ strengths were even greater.

This time, Ye Lingyue and Xiao Chun drew lots against Lady Dan, who had previously clashed with Fire Spirit Ziyan.

"Haha, we’re fortunate to face a two-versus-one situation."

Xiao Chun was overjoyed upon seeing this.

"Let’s not get too complacent. Remember, Lady Dan advanced from the previous round by winning one-against-two."

Ye Lingyue shook her head, maintaining caution.

"Hehe, it seems you have some insight."

As they were speaking, Lady Dan and the Female and Male Killers approached.