Berserk God of War

Chapter 278: Chapter 278: Apprentice School Region, Da He Association

Young Master Qian said that the Qian Family is dependent on the Ning Family and even referred to Ning Jingjing as Lady Ning.

Then Ning Jingjing must have a significant background.

However, the entire 99th Army looks down upon Lan Zhuanghe, saying that he became a General only because of his connections.

Lan Zhuanghe also kept saying that Ning Jingjing had no background...

So, this matter must definitely be Ning Jingjing’s secret, and Sikong Jing naturally wouldn’t ask more.

With a slight tremor, Ning Jingjing looked deeply into Sikong Jing’s eyes and said, ”Your wife is still in the castle; I will send someone to bring her back.”

After speaking, Ning Jingjing left step by step.

Since Sikong Jing didn’t ask, she naturally wouldn’t mention it—it indeed was her secret.

Sikong Jing then shifted his gaze back to the Thunder Winged Dragon Snake, and since Elder Lu said he could borrow it for a day, he certainly wouldn’t return it so soon. He would use this time to continue comprehending his third Xuantian Realm Beast Skill.

Not long after, Su Yuexi came back and spent some intimate time with Sikong Jing before heading home to rest.

That night, Sikong Jing kept comprehending the Beast Skill Thunder Wing Thousand Line Blade until the next day approached.

He went home for a meal and then rode the dragon alone to Long Night Saint Dragon Palace. He timed it well to return the Thunder Winged Dragon Snake to Demon Dragon Valley, and then he headed back to Holy Dragon Town, inside the canyon.

He would officially become an apprentice of Holy Dragon Palace, and in the Apprentice School Region of Holy Dragon Town, there would also be a room for him.

What’s more, he needed to issue his first task at the Task Hall—the medicinal ingredients for treating Su Yue’s meridians and Dantian. That is... to use points to purchase the two missing medicinal ingredients.

The other medicinal materials were already obtained from the head of the Alchemy Institute, Yao Changgeng, during his time at Long Night Star Palace.

But the two missing ingredients were extremely rare.

It was impossible for Sikong Jing, with his current realm and financial resources, to obtain them. Since he could use points to have the entire Holy Dragon Palace students search for them, Sikong Jing naturally wouldn’t waste his own time.

But when he stepped into Holy Dragon Town, he was stunned; there were so many people inside.

At this moment, the town was crowded with people—many young faces, and even more were their family members.

Some people sighed, while others were brimming with pride.

Sikong Jing glanced at Wen Hu beside him with a questioning look.

The mission of returning the dragon to Demon Dragon Valley naturally needed to be led by Wen Hu, who was standing beside Sikong Jing at this moment.

”The recruitment season has ended and all the assessments have been completed,” Wen Hu explained with a chuckle.

”Those who have become official students have already gone to the different institutes at Qilong Mountain, and most of those who did not pass the test will stay on as apprentices.”

”What you see now are all new apprentices and their family members,” Wen Hu added.

Upon hearing this, Sikong Jing came to a realization, aware that aside from him, others had to undergo the test.

”Our Holy Dragon Palace is different from Xingluo Palace. We recruit far fewer official students, but the number of apprentices is countless. Anyone who can partake in the final Martial Combat Test can stay on as an apprentice,” Wen Hu continued to explain, making Sikong Jing understand why there were so many apprentices around.

”Is it because the first month for an apprentice is particularly difficult? Many people get eliminated, right?” Sikong Jing quietly replied.

Immediately, Wen Hu’s expression turned awkward...

How on earth was he supposed to explain to Sikong Jing about the harsh old rules of Tan Yue’s recruitment?

Just then, a middle-aged woman’s voice came from the side: ”My son, don’t feel sad. Although you didn’t become an official student, Holy Dragon Palace has a great future and is superior to Xingluo Palace.”

Beside the woman, a middle-aged man also said, ”That’s right, Xingluo Palace has been sealed.”

”It is said that a major incident occurred. Some say a legendary strong being arrived and reduced Xingluo Palace to rubble, while others claim the Holy Dragon Seven Footprints were activated by a strong being, annihilating most of the powerhouses of Xingluo Palace.”

”Just the Holy Dragon Seven Footprints are this powerful, the Long Night Saint Dragon Palace is truly strong and has a bright future indeed.”

Upon hearing this, their son looked up, intrigued by this revelation.

The young talents had been participating in the Martial Combat Test these days and naturally hadn’t heard about these outside incidents.

At that moment, more people overhearing the conversation gathered around.

”Besides, last night the Thousand Cup Tower in the Imperial City was destroyed, and Young Master Qian Jingsui from the Qian Family was killed, along with a student from the Long Night Star Palace. It’s said that a Thunder Wing Dragon Snake Knight was behind it.”

”I heard that the Thunder Wing Dragon Snake Knight is a student of our Long Night Saint Dragon Palace. That’s so badass.”

Following that, many more joined in the discussion about the Thunder Wing Dragon Snake Knight, while Wen Hu stared at Sikong Jing with a peculiar expression on his face...

”Yep, it was me!”

Sikong Jing didn’t try to hide it as he said, ”A student from the Long Night Star Palace captured my family member, and I killed them all.”

Wen Hu’s mouth twitched fiercely, suspecting that Sikong Jing was quite capable of stirring up trouble.

In the end, Wen Hu assured that he would keep this matter to himself.

”I have other matters to attend to. If you want to post a task, go to the Task Hall and find Yu Yan.”

After instructing Sikong Jing, Wen Hu mentioned that the Long Night Saint Dragon Palace was welcoming a large influx of new apprentices and many families would be opening shops in the market, among other things. As a mentor, he would definitely be busy in the coming days.

Watching Wen Hu disappear into the crowd, Sikong Jing walked alone into the Apprentice School Region.

Suddenly, someone called out to him, ”Brother, you look extraordinary. Surely you’ve done well in the Martial Combat Test? It’s such a pity that you haven’t become an official student.”

A skinny man with an enthusiastic face appeared before Sikong Jing.

However, Sikong Jing was unsure of his intentions, which felt akin to a sales pitch.

”My name is Xu He, a Level 7 apprentice.”

”As long as you join the Da He Association, brother, you’ll enjoy the good life.”

”Our Da He Association has many masters who will surely guide you to complete your apprentice tasks. With us, soaring to great heights and becoming an official student next year is guaranteed.”

Only after Xu He’s words did Sikong Jing realize what was happening.

Recalling an earlier encounter with the Zheng brothers, he understood that the Apprentice Institute also had factions due to the large number of apprentices, and being part of a group was vital to making one’s way here.

After a moment’s hesitation, Sikong Jing finally nodded and said, ”Alright, then I’ll join.”

He didn’t overthink it before agreeing.

Sikong Jing planned to stay at the Apprentice Institute until he reached the Martial Body Realm. However, the demon beast cores left by Wang Xiang and Wang Wei could no longer rapidly enhance his realm as before.

The core from the Thunder Wing Dragon Snake he had obtained yesterday only advanced him to the second layer of the Martial Scripture Realm.

The higher his realm, the slower his True Qi would grow.

Therefore, he needed a peaceful environment for cultivation to avoid too much hassle.

Having grown up in the military of the Great Shang Dynasty, Sikong Jing knew too well the troubles of going it alone. Even after finishing as an apprentice, there would still be official students behind the scenes, just like the Zheng brothers.

How could he have time for focused cultivation if he was always dealing with such troubles?

”What?”

Xu He was taken aback and let out a low exclamation.

He couldn’t believe he had so easily recruited a new member who agreed without a second thought.

”Is there a problem?” Sikong Jing looked at Xu He with slight confusion.