Chapter 1212: Chapter 1180: White Tiger’s Special Ability
Celestial Nether City, a mid-level city located at the border of Jialan City and adjacent to the Demon Forest.
This city is similar to the Celestial Feather City Lin Yi had visited before, where adventurers and mercenaries from all over gather, licking blood off their blades in the Demon Forest year-round.
Their main job is to hunt demons and then sell the materials obtained from these demons for money.
The mercenary profession has been passed down since humans first established towns.
It’s arguably the most widespread and populous special profession on the Nine Nether Continent.
The specialty of this profession lies in the fact that those lacking skill and courage cannot manage it.
But at the same time,
it’s regarded by many nobles as the lowest class of work.
They are a group of desperadoes trading life for money.
As a result, those choosing this profession are mostly swordsmen.
Mages, being the rarest profession on the Nine Nether Continent, are seldom seen among mercenaries.
Each mage is a very esteemed existence in this profession.
Even a mere magic apprentice holds a higher status than a high-level swordsman.
Therefore, near cities bordering the Demon Forest, one can scarcely spot mages.
However, with an empire’s announcement, an invader known as "Outlander" appeared, causing a sensation across the Nine Nether Continent.
Especially when slaying these invaders could yield top-tier magic equipment, cities near the Demon Forest began to receive an endless stream of visitors.
Among them are those who ordinary people perceive as towering figures, such as Dharma Kings and even high-level mages like Dharma Venerables.
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When Lin Yi and his party appeared at the Mage Guild in Celestial Nether City, they immediately caused a huge uproar:
"Oh my, the Cardinal!"
"I didn’t expect even the church would be alarmed by this matter."
In Lin Yi’s team, the robed Holland naturally drew the most attention.
But soon someone noticed Lin Yi walking ahead of Holland:
"Look, is that the Divine Son?"
Someone recognized Lin Yi at a glance, jumped up excitedly, and exclaimed:
"Divine Son! He’s the newly appointed Divine Son, good heavens."
"Why have they come?"
Others were equally excited:
"He’s also the only Jialan King of our Jialan Empire!"
"My God! I never thought I’d see him here, so handsome!"
"And the man beside him seems to be the Grand Pavilion Master, Divine King Ling Yudao from Linlang Pavilion."
Lin Yi’s sudden arrival immediately triggered a fervent discussion within the Mage Guild.
The one thing people now keenly discuss across the Nine Nether Continent is this newly appointed Divine Son of the church, Lin Yi.
After all, Lin Yi ascended to the position of Divine Son under the watchful eyes of everyone in the Three Great Empires, treading on the shoulders of various geniuses.
Stories about Lin Yi have long become hot topics at dinner tables.
Now that Lin Yi has suddenly appeared here, the crowd couldn’t help but be excited.
If there were stars on the Nine Nether Continent, Lin Yi would be that rising superstar, unmatched by anyone.
Amid the public’s amazement, a team of Silver Armor Long Spear guards appeared outside the Mage Guild.
The crowd immediately recognized these guards, each one exclaiming:
"These are the Forbidden Army from the City Lord’s Mansion."
"Are they here for the Jialan King?"
"Looks like it."
These well-equipped Forbidden Army quickly began dispersing the onlookers around.
Although some felt dissatisfied about it, faced with overwhelming strength, no one dared to actually protest.
Meanwhile, a middle-aged man wrapped in Black Gold Battle Armor approached Lin Yi, knelt on one knee, and saluted by placing his right hand over his chest:
"Commander Pelago of the Celestial Nether City’s Forbidden Army, greets the Jialan King, Divine Son."
"I’ve been commanded by the City Lord to ensure the prince’s safety in Celestial Nether City. If you have any requests, please tell me."
Lin Yi didn’t want to know how these people learned he would be coming.
But it would indeed help him avoid many troubles, evidenced by the enthusiastic crowd around.
Therefore, Lin Yi tacitly approved their actions and said:
"Then I’ll leave it to the general."
"Rise."
At that moment, the White Tiger jumped off Lin Yi’s shoulder onto the ground.
The crowd was drawn to this White Tiger, which had a pair of feather wings, yet none would probably think this Tiger was a real Divine Beast.
Once the White Tiger landed, it stood with its back to Lin Yi and said softly:
"Follow me."
With that, the White Tiger swiftly dashed towards the door.
Now, the White Tiger was tracing Ling Yuwei’s remaining scent to find her location.
More than two days had passed.
That the White Tiger could still smell Ling Yuwei’s scent was a capability exclusive to such Divine Beasts.
Even the Jade Qilin adept at tracking was at a loss here.
Upon seeing the White Tiger streak away, Lin Yi immediately followed.
Commander Pelago, although unsure of what was happening, knew that protecting Lin Yi was his utmost duty.
Hence he immediately shouted to the surrounding people:
"Make way, everyone!"
He then called over a guard and advised:
"Go to the City Lord’s Mansion and bring over two more teams, quick!"
After instructing, Pelago hurriedly pursued Lin Yi with two well-equipped guard teams:
"Protect King Jialan."
Meanwhile, Lin Yi disregarded the strange gazes, trailing closely behind the White Tiger, weaving through the bustling streets.
Yet it’s evident that,
After reaching Celestial Nether City, Ling Yuwei didn’t immediately leave. Instead, she aimlessly wandered around several busy streets within the city.
Meanwhile, reinforcements from the Celestial Nether City’s City Lord’s Mansion arrived.
One by one, the trained Forbidden Army intercepted the increasing number of curious onlookers.
Soon, Lin Yi followed the White Tiger out of the city.
Ling Yudao stayed behind them silently throughout.
But his expression showed he placed all his hopes on Lin Yi for finding Ling Yuwei’s whereabouts.
At least until now, Lin Yi hadn’t let him down.
The Shadow Guard secretly escorting Ling Yuwei was beside Ling Yudao.
Wherever Lin Yi went, the Shadow Guard always confirmed further.
This gave Ling Yudao tremendous confidence.
Heading towards the Demon Forest outside the city, Lin Yi noticed a steady stream of mercenaries heading in the same direction.
Evidently, the allure of those magic equipment far exceeded Lin Yi’s initial expectations for the natives of this world.
Even if this could cost them their lives, their enthusiasm remained undeterred.
Although Lin Yi wished to stop their near-suicidal behavior,
Ling Yuwei’s safety was the top priority now, so the issue had to be set aside.
All Lin Yi wished for was Jialan Emperor Gongsun Bo would heed his advice: not let people throw away their lives in the Demon Forest for a bit of profit.
If possible, Lin Yi truly wanted to point at these people’s noses and say:
"Are players’ equipment that easy to drop? You are simply courting death!"
After quite some time, the White Tiger suddenly raised its head to look at the distant lush forest, uncertainly saying:
"Wait!"
"Her scent seems to have disappeared there?!"
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