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"The Fourth Prince is the true top-tier among the Seventh-Rank. The truly elite disciples of the four great sects are likely all like him—young yet already wielding three or four first-rate internal techniques and martial arts techniques."

"Compared to these guys, I don't have much of an advantage. But a prince of the state, and his Spirit is only 50 points—that's where my edge lies."

With the Divine Ape Contemplation Diagram, Yang Ling knew his Spirit limit was far beyond 90.

Even if this trip to Water Qilin Cave ended, he could immediately go into seclusion and consume the twenty Foundation Consolidation Pills he had saved up.

By then, when his Divine Ape Contemplation Diagram broke through to Flawless Proficiency, it would grant another 40 points of Spirit.

"Plus the reward chests from topping the level rankings, and the free attribute points from leveling up."

"I'll slowly close the gap and become a true top-tier in Zhao State. At the very least, I won't fear anyone of the same rank."

At this moment, Li Huaiyi and the others were feeling down.

Thirty Seventh-Rank experts from the Ironclad Department had already lost one, leaving only twenty-nine.

"This is the Water Qilin Cave. Entering here comes with the risk of death, including for me, the prince."

The Fourth Prince said in a deep voice: "Perk up. Fortunately, Chief Constable Yang warned us in time this time, or our losses would have been greater.

I believe that from here on out, things will turn for the better, and we'll return with full hands.

As for the fallen Seventh-Rank talent, the Ironclad Department will provide compensation."

Many of the young Seventh-Rank talents were reinvigorated by these words.

At the same time, their gazes toward Yang Ling carried a hint of admiration.

"Chief Constable Yang, you were the first to notice the Snow Plain Flesh-Eating Worm. If not for you, our casualties would have been much heavier. Please accept my bow!"

A Seventh-Rank talent clasped his hands and bowed.

Seeing this, the others followed suit, clasping their hands and bowing as well.

Only Li Huaiyi looked utterly unconvinced, snorted, and turned his head away.

The rest of the journey became much simpler, though no one dared to let their guard down.

After walking about three li, snow suddenly began to fall from the sky, accompanied by a gust of fierce wind.

Visibility around them plummeted rapidly, dropping to just three or four meters.

Everyone gathered together, not daring to scatter.

Yang Ling, while guarding the Fourth Prince as they moved forward, also sensed the surroundings with his perception.

In this environment, his perception became even sharper, far more useful than his eyes.

It was as if he had a radar installed on him.

In every direction—front, back, left, right, above, below—any slight movement would feed back into his brain.

Under the influence of his extremely high Spirit, this data was rapidly analyzed to determine if there was any danger and to formulate a response.

Yang Ling increasingly felt the importance of Spirit.

He was confident that in this environment, even if he faced ten martial artists with stats similar to his, he could easily defeat them, even killing them one by one!

After walking another few li, the harsh weather returned to normal.

Here, there was no more snow; the ground was solid ice, making everyone's steps slippery, each step requiring caution.

At that moment, the sharp-eyed martial artists spotted a massive ice mountain ahead.

Countless caves seemed to be scattered across the ice mountain.

Yun Ruo and the others' expressions grew increasingly vigilant.

According to what Xu Wuji had said, deep within this ice mountain was where the Water Qilin slept.

The Fourth Prince stopped to observe, and after a long moment, he seemed to have reached a conclusion, continuing to lead the group forward.

As they approached the ice mountain, they could faintly see figures of other martial artists several li away.

"I wonder how Lin Caiyi and the others are doing, and whether they encountered Snow Plain Flesh-Eating Worms or other dangers on the way."

Yang Ling opened the Divine Realm level rankings and glanced. Seeing that Lin Caiyi and the others' names were still there, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Through this ranking, he could at least check whether the players on it were still alive at any time.

The closer they got to the ice mountain, the more excited the Fourth Prince's expression became.

When everyone arrived before a cave, the Fourth Prince took a deep breath, trying hard to calm his excitement.

"This cave is very winding, so you must stick close to me. If you accidentally get separated, you might get lost in here."

The Fourth Prince looked at everyone with a grave expression: "If you get lost and can't evacuate within ten days, you will surely die in this place!"

Everyone's expression tightened, and they quickly nodded.

Then they followed the Fourth Prince, left and right, as they entered the cave.

Yang Ling and Yun Ruo were instructed to lead the way ahead.

The others formed a protective circle around the Fourth Prince.

The cave wasn't as dark as imagined; the ice crystals here reflected light, making the entire cave look crystal clear.

"Director Yun Ruo, once the Fourth Prince gets the Water Bodhi seed, should we also go somewhere else?"

Yang Ling and Yun Ruo led the way, with the Fourth Prince and the others about ten meters behind.

"I do know of a location where there might be a Water Bodhi seed. If you come with me, we'll split the harvest fifty-fifty."

Yun Ruo said in a low voice.

Yang Ling's eyes lit up. Sure enough, you had to stick with these well-connected people.

If he had to search everywhere on his own for a Water Bodhi seed, he'd be like a headless fly, and ten days definitely wouldn't be enough.

These well-connected people, however, must have gotten different intel before coming.

"Director Yun Ruo, once this matter is settled here, I'll go with you."

Yang Ling said with a solemn expression.

Yun Ruo gave a slight nod and didn't speak further.

Half an hour later, the group rounded a bend and suddenly entered a massive ice chamber.

Yang Ling marveled inwardly; the whole way, he felt like he was walking through a mine shaft.

This place was far too similar to a mine shaft.

Arriving in this ice chamber, he and Yun Ruo immediately spotted a giant, ice-blue mushroom growing in the center of the chamber.

But beside it was a dormant white-furred giant bear.

This giant bear was even larger than the Tyrant Ghost Spider Yang Ling had killed before.

The white-furred giant bear was sleeping, its snoring echoing throughout the chamber.

「Two hundred and ninety-nine year Frost Mushroom. Consuming it can increase cultivation」

This description was too familiar!

When Yang Ling had obtained the Fire Ginseng earlier, its description was the same!

Increases cultivation = comprehensive improvement.

Whether it was level experience, internal technique experience, martial arts technique proficiency, or even Vital Qi, everything would increase!

"Last time, the century-old Fire Ginseng let me level up twice, and I was at a much lower level then. But this one is nearly a three-hundred-year-old Frost Mushroom! Its effect could likely let me level up another two to three levels!"

Yang Ling's heart burned with desire.

He had Foundation Consolidation Pills and Spirit Nurturing Pills. His internal technique experience and martial arts technique proficiency were sufficient for the short term.

So leveling up was extremely important for him at this point!

Thinking this, he looked at the white-furred giant bear and opened its status panel:

Frost Force Bear

Level: ???

Strength: ???

Agility: ???

Spirit: ???

Special Skills: ???

Everything was question marks. Yang Ling didn't act rashly. Yun Ruo also stayed silent, instead turning around and making a gesture.

The Fourth Prince's expression shifted. He immediately led the remaining Ironclad members silently into the ice chamber.

"So it's a Frost Force Bear..."

A hint of delight flickered in the Fourth Prince's eyes: "This beast is a treasure all over. Its fur can be used to make battle armor; its bones and sinews can craft powerful crossbows and bows.

Most importantly, its heart, when eaten raw, grants permanent resistance to the cold!"

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