Chapter 369: Chapter 218: The Dragon Pond Temple in the Mountain, the Dragon’s Reverse Scales_1
The ’Night-sending Dog of Origin Tracing’ standing nearby removes its mask, sighs involuntarily and says, "The might of the sacred dragon is once again seen in this world..."
Lin Xun responds internally, "You have yet to see me transform into a gigantic dragon. If you did, you’d probably drop your jaw in astonishment."
Upon reflection, however, the gigantic dragon that the Little Dragon transforms into, and the deity dragon that Night-sending Dog speaks of, are most certainly two different species.
Now, he’s only showing the dragon head and hasn’t blown his cover yet. If he really turned into a giant lizard with wings, he may have to ditch his title as a ’descendant of the ancient gods.’
You look at the huskiest warrior’s body among the corpses...
The ’Shell of the Fire-worshipping Horse-riding Warrior’: A warrior of high martial prowess, elevated higher than a common soldier, can be considered an elite warrior. As a direct warrior of the Otani family noble lineage in Fugang city, he has a remarkable identity and noble status. He died from a mortal wound piercing his heart. Compatibility 122% (+55%).
Would you like to possess this shell?
The bodies of a few warriors still lie on the ground.
This ’Horse-riding Warrior’ appears to be more advanced than the warrior shell he currently possesses. Likely, he was one of the best among his warrior peers.
Moreover, this shell’s status might prove to be useful, so he quite fancies adding it to his collection...
However, Night-sending Dog is still by his side. If he were to possess this shell directly, it could cause some unnecessary troubles.
After a long contemplation, Lin Xun decides he can’t let a useful shell slip by.
You possess the shell of the ’Fire-worshipping Horse-riding Warrior’!
’Night-sending Dog of Origin Tracing’ opens its dog eyes wide, watching the strange scene before it in disbelief.
You control the new warrior shell, pat its shoulder indicating not to be overly surprised. This is a never-before-seen ’Art of Transformation’, capable of altering one’s appearance.
Night-sending Dog opens and closes its mouth, not knowing what to say. It looks at you with its tongue hanging out, a strange light swirling in its dog eyes.
This pitiful look is obviously begging you to teach it the ’new Art of Transformation’, but due to its low status, it does not dare to ask.
You tilt your chin up, signaling it to lead the way to the ’Dragon Pond Temple’.
Night-sending Dog silently brings two horses left behind by the warriors, the two of you mount and begin the journey...
On the way...
Lin Xun uses the travel time to open his status panel and browse his attributes.
The attributes of the Horse-riding Warrior are significantly higher than the previous warrior, albeit a bit lower than the swordsman shell.
The strength of this shell is secondary, though. Its identity is what’s most important...
He opens his inventory and checks the items that were dropped in the last fight.
The Otani Family Warrior’s Command (Item): A silver token, engraved with the three-phase scale crest of the ’Otani family’. This token is a symbol of a noble warrior’s status. With this item, you can gain entry into certain specific places.
"Specific places? Like the Fairyland Pleasure Quarters...?"
"Can I use this to get a discount... wait, I have the Host order of Fairyland. I can freeload there, why would I need a discount?"
Time flew as he lost himself in these thoughts, and soon the pair reached a mountain range.
Since the mountain path is uneven and not suitable for horses, they dismount and continue on foot, crossing several peaks before reaching their destination.
The dilapidated temple is located at the top of the mountain, surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation, which completely conceals this already small temple.
Two stone beasts stand at the entrance of the temple, and hanging on the door is a plaque. In the moonlight, you make out the three large characters inscribed on it with flourish — Dragon Pond Temple.
The stone beasts, having weathered the elements, have partially broken limbs which makes for a desolate sight.
The gilt characters on the header above the door have also faded, and in some places have peeled off, the blotches making it look disfigured...
’Night-sending Dog of Origin Tracing’ chuckles, kicks away the pile of rotting leaves at the entrance, and starts to explain...
The tribe of demons, remnants of evil spirits, has been reduced to hiding in the mountains to evade the persecution of new deity followers.
Their tribe is still better off, as they have an old deity temple for shelter, and can worship the statue of the ’Chaos Origin Dragon’, offering their own spirit fire.
The more destitute tribes hide in the wilderness, living amongst wild animals, truly a pitiful existence.
Saying this, it leads you through the main entrance of the temple...
"It isn’t like what I thought at all, I came here to cling to their coattails, not to provide help to the poor."
Lin Xun suddenly regrets following Night-sending Dog to the Dragon Pond Temple.
One look at the decrepit state of the temple, and one knows that there’s unlikely to be any decent spoils upon joining the temple’s covenant.
Upon entering the gate, you see a main hall right in front of you, along with side halls on both sides. There are also several residences on both sides of the temple courtyard.
Like the entrance of the temple, these dilapidated and simple buildings all reveal to you the bleak conditions of the place.
In the not-so-large courtyard, several silhouettes are practicing their martial arts under the moonlight.
You take a closer look at these ’people’. They are dressed in loose gray robes, with their furry limbs revealed outside of the sleeves. Their faces resemble fierce beasts rather than people...
You realize, you’ve unknowingly entered a monster’s nest...
You discovered the ’Meditation Group of Origin Tracing’!
Upon seeing you, the group of monsters immediately drop their weapons and crowd around you with curiosity...
