Chapter 52: Bestowing Treasures

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  "Unexpectedly, it's quite lively!" Lei Yu stood at the edge of the building's railing, looking at the bustling scene below, and exclaimed.

  "You're challenging the leader of the Dragon Group, how can it not be lively? Xiao Yu, you've now become the hottest topic in the entire Wu Zong." Nu Hu said with a smile.

  "Yes, my master's strength is indeed top-notch, let them discuss it, it doesn't matter. However, today's trial..." Liu Hao was also allowed to enter the Dragon Group to observe this time, mainly due to Lei Yu's intention. Although Liu Hao usually came into contact with people from high society, as the son of a provincial governor, he had only seen some officials and nobles. It was his first time seeing someone like today, such a powerful figure in Tenglong Country, who could be considered a heavyweight."

  However, considering Lei Yu's opponent, even Liu Hao couldn't help but feel worried for him. Although he knew that Nuo Yi Long wouldn't be able to cause any harm to Lei Yu, this time his opponent was no longer someone like Cai Zhong of the fourth rank, but a strong fifth-rank fighter who could be considered one of the top experts in Tenglong Country.

  Just a mediocre Cai Zhong was able to knock Lei Yu unconscious for over 20 days, what about this Nuo Yi Long who claims to be the leader?

  "Xiao Yu, come here for a moment." Nuo Yilong beckoned to Lei Yu with his hand, and Lei Yu quickly walked over.

  "Uncle Nuo, can we start now?" asked Lei Yu.

  "Wait a moment, it's about to begin, don't be impatient." The smile on Luo Yi Long's face looked ordinary, but Lei Yu's heart was tense to the limit. A cross-level challenge, this was not uncommon in the Dragon Group's dragon team, but the one being challenged was the leader, and this was a first in history.

  "Xiao Yu." On the side, Shangguan Xihong patted Leiyu's shoulder, "I have something to tell you."

  "It's the superior officer!" Lei Yu stood at attention, his body straightened up, a sign of respect for the superior.

  "There's no need to be so formal." Xī Hóng smiled and said, "There's no need to keep the relationship at such a distance. I'd also be happy if you just called me Uncle Xī."

  "This...alright, Uncle Shangguan." Lei Yu said out loud, but in his heart he despised Shangguan Xi Hong one hundred and eighty times. Lei Yu didn't have a good impression of Shangguan Xi Hong, the first time was during the Ink Beast mission, and the second time was during the duel with Cai Zhong. These two incidents had already made Lei Yu see through this seemingly majestic but actually petty person.

  "This makes sense, I've already thought about your challenge this time, and whether you win or lose, there will be a certain reward for you."

  "What? Why?" Lei Yu asked.

  "If you lose, take it as a reward for your courage. Since ancient times, I have never seen anyone dare to challenge the ruler like this. Shouldn't that be rewarded?"

  "What's the reward?" Although Lei Yu didn't care much about rewards, pursuing his own improvement was his goal. However, if there were something useful for himself, he wouldn't hesitate to accept it gladly, as the saying goes "don't take what's not given".

  Shangguan Xihong glanced at Nuo Yilong and Nuo Yifeng, then turned his head and said, "If you lose this trial, I will promote you to be the deputy leader of the Dragon Group, on the same level as Little Feng. You don't need to be surprised, because among the ordinary soldiers in the Dragon Group, including those elites, you are already considered one of the strongest."

  Lei Yu swallowed hard, this was something he hadn't expected, but since it had been said in front of so many people, the matter couldn't be false. In fact, the crowd wasn't too surprised, including Nu Hu and some other Dragon Unit elites who didn't think it was strange. Lei Yu's strength was enough to surpass Instructor Fan Hongchang, so what was wrong with being a deputy commander? At least in the eyes of all the soldiers in the Dragon Unit, Lei Yu had already become their idol.

  "If you can win this time!" Shangguan Xihong's voice suddenly rose, "I will promote you as the leader of the Dragon Group, alongside Nuo Yilong!"

  Wow!

  A loud collective shout pierced the sky, and Officer Xi Hong's voice was high, so high that all the soldiers on the playground downstairs could hear it clearly. All the soldiers widened their eyes and looked up at the building.

  "How can this be! No, no!" Lei Yu hastily waved his hand, but then thought again, wasn't he being too arrogant? Nuo Yilong was a fifth-stage warrior in the later stages, how could he be easily defeated?

  As expected, Shangguan Xihong smiled and said, "Xiaoyu, don't underestimate Nuo Yilong. Although his strength is not as good as the controllers of various major forces, he is also a top-notch expert in Tenglong country." Unconsciously, Shangguan Xihong put himself in a supreme position.

  No one would believe that Lei Yu could break through the strength of a fifth-tier warrior, and this matter was not revealed by Lei Yu either. Even Liu Hao and Nuotiger were still unaware of it.

  The strength of a fifth-level warrior would be coveted by all forces, and it happened to Lei Yu. If he possessed such strength at such a young age, his future prospects would be boundless. However, in everyone's eyes, this was simply an impossible feat.

  "Xiao Yu." Fan Hongchang walked over with a smile and said, "Being able to serve as the deputy leader of the Dragon Team is already the highest honor, aren't you satisfied?"

  "How can I be dissatisfied, Captain Fan? You're joking." Lei Yu scratched his head.

  "The key point is here!" Upper official Xihong interrupted the conversation between the two, smiling and saying, "Regardless of win or lose, I will give you a treasure."

  "What treasure?" Lei Yu's spirit lifted instantly, this was the most practical thing.

  Shangguan Xihong's palm flashed, and he pulled out a deep blue box from somewhere, "This is the treasure, it's a Lingqi Pearl." As soon as he took out this item, Nuo Yilong, Nuo Yifeng, and Fan Hongchang all stared at him with wide eyes, even the dozen or so elites on the side couldn't help but feel envious.

  "Lingqi bead? What's its effect?" Lei Yu asked.

  Lei Yu didn't know either, there was a reason for this Spirit Orb, it happened before Lei Yu joined the Dragon Team.

  In a mission, Officer Xi Hong obtained this spirit pearl. For ordinary people, such pearls are just decorations, but for cultivators, they are absolutely priceless treasures.

  It's just that the Shangguan family of Shangguan Xihong couldn't use it, which made them very depressed. Perhaps it was the incompatibility between the technique and the Lingqi Pearl, or perhaps there were other reasons. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so generous as to take it out and give it to Lei Yu.

  "The Lingqi Pearl, as the name suggests, is a pearl that gathers spiritual energy. With this pearl, when you cultivate it, place it between your legs or elsewhere, as long as it's close to the dantian, it can refine the spiritual energy in the air you absorb during practice, removing impurities and refining it to some extent. Although it won't be extremely pure, at least it will save you the trouble of removing impurities yourself." Officer Xi Hong looked at Lei Yu, but didn't seem to see the surprised expression he had expected.

  "Thank you, Uncle Shangguan!" Lei Yu smiled faintly. If someone who didn't know the inside story saw this, they might think Lei Yu hadn't understood what was just said. But did Lei Yu really need something like that?