The Geared Immortal

Chapter 458

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The city of Dongxi is surrounded by hundreds of kilometers of forest lands. Although it is not like in the Daemon forest where the forest is infested with tons of beasts everywhere, its forest still houses plenty of beasts and sometimes there are mythical ones that can be found in them.

The academies have assigned their students to gather tons of 4th level beast cores. This, according to the experts, is enough to return the power to the portal. The more beasts core the better. The reason why beast cores are used and not spirit stones are because beast cores have purer energy than low-grade spirit stones. Plus of course, beast cores are easier to gather than spirit stones which are used as a currency.

At this time many students are already inside the vast forest outside of the city as they hunted 4th and 5th level beasts.

Shin Jiao has also agreed to go with Wen Mo Yang as he didn't want to wait before the computer inside his spatial ring completed its analysis of the portal. Although Shin Jiao can do the analysis, using the computer is faster and more thoroughly he can just absorb the complete knowledge from it after it is done.

"Master Ji, as we agreed you are just going to step in when we are in trouble, okay?" Wen Mo Yang reminded him.

This is the reason why she asked Shin Jiao to come. She has already known that some of the academies would use this opportunity to cause trouble to other academies. She also noticed that the teachers seem to be unwilling to assist their group; hence she decided to ask Shin Jiao help. At least she can trust him with her life.

"Don't worry, I will do as promised." Shin Jiao said as he leisurely follows the group.

The two were really astounded and have now believed in the words of Wen Mo Yang. In their travel towards the forest, they have hunted a total of five 4th level beasts so far. And two of those were killed by Shin Jiao with ease, while the three of them struggle to kill one.

Hence while resting or traveling, they would throw Shin Jiao some questions about swords skill, and Jinan Xu would just ask him about cultivation.

And so as they progress deeper into the forest, Shin Jiao has already given them plenty of pointers. And in fights, they have applied what they had learned from him. But of course, he didn't teach them those deadly techniques as the three are just an acquaintance.

After killing the 10th beast, they decided to rest for the night.

Inside the cave, the four just had dinner, and after that Shin Jiao began checking the feed from the cameras around the portal. He somehow noticed the increase of people in the shadows lurking. He can now determine their number and their spots.

He was right to observe them for a day as he can now clearly see the changing of their shift as they watch and wait.

"I think these people wanted the clan to destroy each other… Hmmm… if the clans are destroyed who stands to gain?" Shin Jiao tried to muse as he mutters in a low voice.

Suddenly a small voice coming from his side replied.

"Well, there are two forces that would gain something if the clans destroy each other. The first would be the royal family dogs within the city, then the city council, and the last would be the oppressed within the slums."

Then Jinan Xu walks near Shin Jiao.

"Why did you asked, Master Ji?"

"Hmm… it's just a thought. I need to use the portal to go to another city or even a kingdom." Shin Jiao said with a helpless smile on his face.

Right at this moment, he truly admires Agnes the demon queen for being able to cast a portal all on her own. He still lacks the knowledge to create one that can open gates everywhere. However, once he can fully analyze the portal on his computer, he might be able to make one.

He can vaguely remember the female figure casting a huge portal which transported hundreds of thousands figure. But of course, that figure fell weak after. Though it was hazy in his mind, he still can feel it was possible.

"Don't worry, Master Ji. If we can get 10 more 4th level beast cores then we are can go back already." Jubei Bai said as he also approached the two.

Suddenly, they heard some noises from afar and the group immediately readies themselves for battle.

"Twenty people heading this way, they are wearing green robes… they seem to be wounded. And a group of large spiders are following behind them." Shin Jiao warned.

Then his absolute sense fell on the woman the group is carrying. She is actually an infant soul realm cultivator at the 5th level.

"How did a powerful cultivator got hurt? She should be their protector, right?" Shin Jiao thought as he continues observing the group.

Meanwhile, the group that he is observing had panic look on their faces.

Everything was going well with their hunt. However, they did not expect that some malicious people would put some lure in their camp and attract a group of giant poisonous spiders. Two of their classmates are already injured and one is dead. Even their teacher is unconscious due to poison.

"Senior Lao, what should we do?" a woman covered in blood and grime asked while following beside the tall and sturdy young man who is carrying a woman on his back.

King Lao is the senior in this group as he holds the highest cultivation next to their teacher whom he is carrying on his back.

He didn't want to leave anyone behind if it was his choice. But alas one of them still died in this ambush.

"We run… We cannot stop. If we do, then we would all die." King Lao said while gritting his teeth.

Seeing their flight, Wen Mo Yang who is silently standing atop the tree while covered in illusion array clenches her fist. However, she could not do anything as she can see the large number of giant spiders chasing after the group.

"Master Ji… I'm sorry. I… I can't just watch." Wen Mo Yang suddenly said.

Even Jobei Bai who was standing beside Shin Jiao suddenly rushes towards the group of charging spiders. Meanwhile, Jinan Xu shook her head and heaves a heavy sigh.

"Well, this is who they are… when they saw someone in trouble they would help them." Jinan Xu said as she readied her spear.

"Aren't you guys afraid that those people will hold malicious intent?" Shin Jiao suddenly asked in confusion.

"Haha… We are not that gullible Senior Ji. Of course, we know those people. They are from Green Blade academy, the Xilu academy, us, and they have a good partnership."

Jinan Xu smiled cutely then also rushed forward to stop the spiders.

The three young people began channeling their Qi in their weapons as they suddenly sent out waves after waves if Qi attack towards the incoming spiders. This causes much damage and killed tons of their enemies which seem to impede and slow the monsters march.

However, it was not enough to stop the large group of spiders.

"Damn it! I'm all out of Qi!" shouted Jinan Xu.

This is because her spear arts consumes more Qi than sword arts, hence her Qi reserves have already almost depleted.

"Fall back, Jinan!" Wen Mo Yang shouted as she once again prepares for another barrage of Qi blades.

However, right at this time a large mother spider suddenly jumps towards Jinan Xu with its fangs and mouth wide open.

"No! Jinan, Watch out!" shouted Wen Mo Yang and Jobei Bai.

But it was too late, as Jinan Xu felt weak. She just closes her eyes and accepted her fate. However, right at this moment, a silver flash appears and Jinan Xu felt her whole body was suddenly covered with sticky and foul substance.

Wen Mo Yang was also stunned and then saw a couple of flashes appear and some muffled sounds. Then she saw the spiders began falling one by one.

The hit was not messy and each one just receives one shot each.

Not too far from the group the students from Green blade academy have also stopped running and noticed what had happened. Those who could fight have already lifted their weapons to assist the three in attacking. However, they were all dumbfounded to see a tall man holding a weird looking weapon in his hand that spews fire.

Those with fast eyes can barely see the bullets flying out of the gun muzzle.

Shin Jiao has taken out a submachine gun and began shooting with the assistance from his contact lens. The combination was truly amazing that is become easier for him to shoot down his target.

 It didn't take long for him to finish off the rest of the spider along with the attacks of Wen Mo Yang and the others.

The last to fall was a giant spider which was cut in half by King Lao, who came to help the group. Now there is a mountain of spider corpses lying in front of the group.

However, none of them wanted to care for any of it. As they all went back to their wounded friends and classmates and check their condition.

"How is Miss Lan?" asked King Lao as he sat next to the beautiful unconscious woman lying on the ground.

"Not good… the… the poison from the spider bite on her stomach has worsened." The young woman sitting on the side still covered with blood and grime said sadly.

"No… we… we can't let her die here. Miss Lan has helped us a lot. I can't let her just go like this." She added with a heavy and sad tone.

Everyone in their group was truly depressed. They all love their teacher Miss Lan who gave her all to them even her life.

In this sad moment, Wen Mo Yang suddenly came running. She then immediately sat next to the beautiful woman and held her hand.

"What happened to Miss Lan?" she asked in a panic.

However, no one answered her as they all wore a helpless look on their faces.

On the side, Shin Jiao observe the woman's condition and smiled. The poison on her stomach was truly potent. Even with her cultivation, she could not expel it. He then showed a faint smile on his face as he truly wanted to absorb that poison to grow his poison essence.

Hence he walks forward and squatted down to check the woman's pulse.

When Wen Mo Yang saw this, her eyes were filled with hope while looking at Shin Jiao.