Chapter 162: Picked Up the Hundred Star Stones You Dropped

Tang Ruoxi remained composed. “Changkong’s greatest strength is actually group combat.”

Even at the Star Cloud level, he could charge in and out of Star Demon hordes.

Now, with combat power reaching the Star Spirit realm, facing these Star Demons whose strongest were only at the Star Hidden level was naturally even easier for him.

“Thank you, President Jiang,” the six Martial Arts Association members quickly expressed their gratitude respectfully.

“No need for formalities. Martial artists should help each other,” Jiang Changkong replied.

Yun Qing and the other four smiled. “With Changkong here, we can rest assured.”

Jiang Changkong said no more. As the black-and-white Taiji Diagram swept past, Star Demons fell one after another.

Yun Qing and the others continued their research nearby.

The six Martial Arts Association members stood to the side, unsure of what to do.

One Martial Artist glanced at the Star Demon horde and said, “If this continues, it might attract more Star Demons.”

“Indeed, so you need to speed up your research,” Jiang Changkong said with a smile.

Yun Qing’s expression turned serious. “One hour. We’ll collect more samples to take back for study.”

Jiang Changkong nodded and looked at the six Martial Artists. “Are you familiar with this place?”

“Of course. We spend most of our time cultivating here,” they replied.

“How strong are the Star Demons here? Are there any at the late or peak Star Spirit level?”

“There are a few, mostly deep inside. Occasionally, they wander out here, but it’s unpredictable.”

Jiang Changkong fell silent. It wouldn’t be feasible to slaughter Star Demons on a large scale here.

The Taiyin Cold Pool—the Taiyin Lake beneath it—was terrifyingly dangerous, enough to claim his life.

With late and peak Star Spirit-level Star Demons also present here, it was impossible to carry out large-scale killings to obtain Star Stones.

To acquire a large amount of Essence, he would have to think of another method.

After pondering for a while, he asked, “Where is your president?”

The six: “…”

What are you planning? Trying to rob our president again?

Enough already!

In the swamp area, Jiang Changkong had directly searched Anding Bang’s Spatial Equipment, and the news had already spread throughout the entire Martial Arts Association.

Now, with Jiang Changkong asking about Anding Bang’s whereabouts, they couldn’t help but suspect he wanted to rob him again.

At least show some respect for the Martial Arts Association president, a Star Spirit expert, won’t you?

Seeing the six remain silent, Jiang Changkong waved his hand dismissively. “Fine, you can go.”

“Thank you for your assistance this time, President Jiang. Farewell.” The six clasped their hands and turned to leave.

As Star Demons fell, their blood flowed. In just a few minutes, only a few Star Demons remained alive from the entire horde.

Jiang Changkong flicked his finger, releasing blade energy that harvested the remaining Star Demons’ lives.

He dug out the Star Stones: only a dozen or so at the Star Hidden level, about thirty at the Star Gate level, and over a hundred at the Star Sea level.

He collected them all, giving half of the Star Sea-level Star Stones to Tang Ruoxi and dividing the other half among Yun Qing and the others.

“You’re being so generous, it’s almost embarrassing,” Yun Qing said, accepting the Star Stones with a slightly awkward expression. “We asked for your help, and you’re giving us Star Stones too.”

“Just process my Star Stones for free in the future,” Jiang Changkong said with a light laugh.

“That’s no problem. Not only free—the Star Stones you gave us are worth more than the processing fees anyway,” Yun Qing and the other four replied with a smile.

Jiang Changkong smiled but said nothing. Without Essence, they were worthless.

For processing sixth-tier Star Stones, other places would charge a third-tier fee?

They’d definitely try every trick to take a sixth-tier Star Stone for themselves.

The scent of blood lingered in the air, and before long, another group of Star Demons arrived.

Jiang Changkong once again used the Taiji Diagram, combined with the Spirit Control Art, to exterminate them.

In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed, and nearly an hour was about to go by. Jiang Changkong’s gains were not insignificant.

“Brother Changkong, I heard you missed me.”

Anding Bang’s voice rang out as his burly figure dashed over at great speed.

Jiang Changkong was slightly taken aback. I just casually asked about you, and you actually came?

“I don’t miss you at all,” Jiang Changkong said with a dark expression.

“You definitely missed me,” Anding Bang insisted with certainty. “I already know—you specifically asked about me.”

Jiang Changkong: “…”

With such shamelessness, no wonder you managed to become the association president.

“Brother Changkong, on my way here, I found a hundred Star Stones you dropped,” Anding Bang said, taking out a backpack and handing it to him.

Jiang Changkong: “…”

Suddenly, I feel like being just an association president is really too modest for you.

Jiang Changkong unceremoniously accepted it—a hundred Fifth Rank Mid-Grade stones, worth twenty thousand units of “Essence, Qi, and Spirit.”

“Didn’t expect you to be quite wealthy,” Jiang Changkong remarked with a smile.

“Ahem, it’s just the support of my brothers,” Anding Bang replied with a grin. After a pause, he added, “I wonder if I have the chance to meet that friend of yours?”

So that’s it—he came for my alter ego. No wonder he suddenly became so generous.

“Well, he doesn’t like meeting strangers,” Jiang Changkong said with a troubled expression. “He won’t even meet Sister Ruoxi.”

Anding Bang gritted his teeth and said, “I’m just arranging a meeting on behalf of someone. If it’s possible, I’ll offer another hundred Star Stones.”

“Oh? Don’t even mention Mid-Grade. At the very least, it has to be Fifth Rank High-Grade. I’ll reluctantly try to talk to him about it,” Jiang Changkong said.

Anding Bang thought for a moment and replied, “That’s acceptable.”

“When do you want to meet?” Jiang Changkong asked.

“The sooner, the better,” Anding Bang said.

“Then tonight. If he agrees to meet, it’ll be tonight. If not, then forget it,” Jiang Changkong said.

“Thank you for your trouble,” Anding Bang said, letting out a sigh of relief.

Just as Jiang Changkong was about to speak, his phone rang—it was an unfamiliar number. “Hello, who is this?”

“President Jiang, this is Lin Yunwang of the Lin family. I wonder if President Jiang remembers the Lin family disciple who died tragically at your hands?”

An aged and gloomy voice, suppressing a murderous intent.

“Oh? Lin Jie’s skills were inferior. Is the Lin family trying to force the issue now?” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

“Whether Lin Jie’s skills were inferior or not, why did the Lin family members visiting the Chu family also die at your hands?” Lin Yunwang said coldly.

“Plotting to harm this president, along with colluding with the Chu family—they deserved to die. Are you satisfied with that answer?” Jiang Changkong said coldly.

“Deserved to die? What a fine phrase—deserved to die. Slapping on charges of plotting and colluding before ruthlessly killing them—what skillful methods indeed. If I do nothing, won’t people think the Lin family is easy to bully?” Lin Yunwang said coldly.

“If you’re here to spout nonsense, this president is in no mood and has no time for it,” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

Lin Yunwang said grimly, “You like Star Stones, don’t you? I have a thousand Fifth Rank High-Grade ones here. Do you dare to compete again?”

“Oh? This time, is the Lin family planning to invite a late-stage Star Spirit or a peak-stage one to fight?” Jiang Changkong sneered.

“This old man will take action personally,” Lin Yunwang said coldly.

“Time and place,” Jiang Changkong agreed decisively. Taking action personally?

Then I won’t hold back. You’re only a mid-stage Star Spirit—I’m actually quite confident.

Back when I was at the peak of the Star Gate, I managed to kill Lin Jie. Now, with three martial arts fully perfected and the additional cultivation of the Cold Moon Art…

There’s no reason for me to fear Lin Yunwang, who is only at the mid-stage of Star Spirit.

“In three days, outside Pingan City, I will let the world bear witness.”

“I’ll be there!”

Jiang Changkong hung up the phone. He had been worrying about how to obtain Star Stones, and now someone had delivered them right to his doorstep.

A thousand Fifth Rank High-Grade stones, thirty thousand units of Essence!

It wasn’t a huge amount, but it wasn’t small either—worth taking a risk for.

Anding Bang’s eyes shifted. “Are you going to duel Lin Yunwang?”

“Yes. What do you want to say?” Jiang Changkong frowned slightly.

“Nothing much, just be careful. That old man is a treacherous character,” Anding Bang whispered.

“I’ll be cautious… Hm? It’s time to go, everyone.”

Jiang Changkong’s words were cut short as his gaze suddenly sharpened.