First-Year Internship—And You Went to Site 749 to Contain Monsters?!

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Lu Ding still didn’t know that someone would soon come to Great Han looking for him.

Right now, he had just stabilized his aura and opened his eyes.

”God Ascension, Ninth Restriction—nine petals bloom.”

”I wonder, with my current combat power and all my cards laid out, if I could trade blows with a God Sealing realm expert.”

Lu Ding stepped out of the cultivation chamber.

Usually, every time he came out of the chamber,

in the Third Circle, Yan Feifan would be waiting for him,

and in the Second Circle, Fu Xinghe would be waiting.

Now one was busy, and the other was on his way up.This was the first time Lu Ding had emerged from seclusion with no one to share his joy with him.

To be honest, he felt a little lonely.

After all, he was a normal person.

Even if he had a tendency to kill demons and monsters without blinking an eye,

he still had the emotions that came with being human.

Suddenly, for no particular reason, Lu Ding thought of his parents, whom he had never met.

”If they knew about my achievements now, what kind of expressions would they have? Maybe they’d regret abandoning me back then?”

”Or maybe they’d come knocking, pretending to be affectionate while secretly rejoicing that they hadn’t invested any resources into raising me over the past decade or so?”

Thinking about this, Lu Ding let out a mocking laugh.

Forget it.

He pulled out his phone and, seeing no messages, shrugged.

No problem.

Lu Ding could ask himself.

It wasn’t like he had to wait for others to tell him everything, right?

He sent a message to Xue Kai.

**【Minister Xue, has the person come up yet?】**

He couldn’t wait to show off in front of Yan Feifan and the others.

**【Not yet. It’s scheduled for eight in the morning】**

Lu Ding checked the time. It was just past four in the morning.

If he went all out now, he could definitely make it before they arrived.

In that case.

Lu Ding sent another message. **【I’ve just come out of seclusion. I’m heading back now. I might speed a little—should be fine, right, Minister Xue?】**

**【Xue Kai: Just don’t hit anyone.】**

That was absolutely out of the question.

He sent one last message. **【See you soon.】**

As soon as the message was sent,

he pocketed his phone.

Lu Ding leaped straight up, stamped his feet to rise into the air, spun midair, and directly mounted the Eight-Dragon Sandalwood Chariot.

He quietly slipped away from the new city.

No one knew.

Once he was out of the new city’s territory,

he went all out, activating every special effect.

His speed was pushed to the limit.

In an instant, golden light blazed, rainbow clouds billowed, and dragon roars shook the silent night sky.

‘ROAR!!!!!!’

Anyone who heard it would think dawn had come early.

Lu Ding shook the reins and charged forward, not even bothering to take a turn.

If he hadn’t been worried that someone might notice his departure from the new city, and that the western region might be vulnerable to a sneak attack,

he would have activated all effects in the new city and rushed straight to Hanjing.

But turning them on now wasn’t too late.

His chariot was all sparks and lightning.

Any sports car looked utterly pathetic in comparison.

Open and bold, he displayed his power before the world, riding his chariot out.

Eight dragons, each with a distinct expression, coiled and soared through the sky, radiating terrifying might. The divine chariot drew every eye wherever it passed.

Lu Ding had even removed the roof.

Convertible!!!!

One word: cool!!!!

Time ticked by, second by second.

Meanwhile,

on the other side.

At the Third Circle, in front of the Dragon Wall.

Elder Deng, Bai Hemen, Yan Feifan, Huangfu Lingyun, and Wang Qingge—all five had gathered and were ready.

They carried bags and bundles of all sizes, no one empty-handed, like they were rushing to catch a train during Spring Festival travel rush.

Among them, Huangfu Lingyun was carrying the most.

He even had two iron chains tied to his body, leading the two monsters, Disheveled Hair and Mourning Guest, which he planned to deliver to Lu Ding.

But he didn’t complain at all.

Instead, he said excitedly, ”I’m finally going to see my archrival Lu Ding again!!!”

”I wonder what his cultivation level is now!!!”

As he spoke, Huangfu Lingyun looked at Bai Hemen. ”Hey, Bai Hemen, let me warn you first—don’t stop me later. I’ve got to try my hand against Lu Ding and see how big the gap between us is.”

Bai Hemen didn’t even turn his head. ”Oh.”

Huangfu Lingyun immediately got riled up. ”What do you mean by that? What’s with the ’oh’? Every time you do that, it pisses me off. Come on, let’s go a few rounds first. Don’t act like just because you beat me yesterday, you can definitely beat me today!!!”

He said that as if yesterday and today were ages apart.

Unbeatable—absolutely unbeatable.

Normally, a beating would keep Huangfu Lingyun in line for about three days, but now that they were about to reach the Second Circle, he was genuinely too excited.

He couldn’t even stay subdued for a single day before the rebellious streak started showing again.

Bai Hemen put down his things, said nothing, and went straight into action.

Yan Feifan watched helplessly.

Elder Deng was still smiling amiably.

Off to the side, Wang Qingge was still wearing her Taoist robes, but it was clear that today, she had not only carefully combed her hair but was even wearing a brand-new set of robes.

She poked Yan Feifan in the waist with her wooden sign.

When he turned around,

Wang Qingge raised the sign to ask a question.

The words appeared on it.

**【When do we leave?】**

Yan Feifan raised his hand, manifesting a response.

”Sister Qingge, don’t rush. Let me go ask.”

He walked forward to ask He Tai, the guardian of the Dragon Wall, an old acquaintance. Back when Lu Ding had come here, the four of them—Lu Ding, Bai Hemen, the instructor from the training camp, and this guardian—had shared a drink together.

So when Yan Feifan walked up,

He Tai, knowing how close he was to Lu Ding, automatically broke into a smile before Yan Feifan even reached him.

He asked proactively, ”What’s up?”

Yan Feifan inquired, ”Guardian He, it’s already 8:01. When do we set off?”

He Tai checked the time and looked a bit helpless. ”Hold on a moment. There’s still one more person who hasn’t arrived.”

Yan Feifan was puzzled. One more person?

He hadn’t known about that in advance.

He immediately asked, ”Who?”

As soon as the question was asked,

a voice came from the entrance of the Dragon Wall hall.

”Amitabha. Please forgive this little monk for missing too much due to my seclusion. I’ve come unannounced now. To use Benefactor Lu’s words, this is a surprise. Benefactor Yan, is it a surprise?”

Though it didn’t seem like much time had passed since he fell asleep and woke up,

the things that had happened in between—after Wutian learned the details—felt like the whole world had changed. Everything had developed too fast.

After taking care of all the affairs at Lionheart Temple and the ordinary temple where his master resided, Wutian had immediately submitted an ascension application through the local 749 Bureau.

Though he was reluctant to leave Lionheart Temple and his master, he knew that to seek better development, he had to find a broader horizon.

Moreover, now that he was in the Third Circle and labeled as Buddha’s Enemy, staying here would do more harm than good.

As for the gossip and slander, Wutian could ignore it if he chose not to listen. But Lionheart Temple and his master’s temple couldn’t escape it.

So Wutian simply decided to leave. With the care of the local 749 and Yunhai 749, Lionheart Temple would only grow stronger and restore its former glory.

Yan Feifan’s expression changed as he turned his head.

What came into view was a little bald monk wearing a Buddhist necklace.

Compared to his former purity, Wutian now carried a few more traces of eerie strangeness.

Yan Feifan exclaimed in surprise, ”Master Wutian!”

Bai Hemen, who had been teaching Huangfu Lingyun a lesson, immediately stopped.

He walked over and nodded. ”Long time no see.”

Wutian performed a Buddhist greeting. ”Indeed, it has been a long time, Benefactor Bai. I trust you’ve been well?”

Bai Hemen thought about it seriously. ”Eating well, sleeping well.”

Wutian smiled. ”Then it must be very good.”

Watching them talk, He Tai didn’t want to interrupt, but time was already running short.

He called out, ”Everyone, we’re already past the scheduled time. Let’s set off first.”

At those words,

the conversation immediately stopped.

Everyone silently lined up, their eyes burning with anticipation as they watched the Dragon Wall rumble open before them.

After one final inspection,

Elder Deng was the first to step through.

Then came Yan Feifan, Wang Qingge, and Bai Hemen. Just as Wutian was about to step forward,

Huangfu Lingyun tugged the two monsters tied up with chains and stepped up, sizing Wutian up and down. ”Little monk, you know Lu Ding?”

Wutian nodded.

Huangfu Lingyun raised his chin slightly and struck a pose. ”Then you should know me too. My name is Huangfu Lingyun. Please!!!”

He stepped aside, gesturing for Wutian to go ahead.

Though Wutian was a monk,

he was still a normal person.

His smile remained unchanged, but inwardly, he felt completely bewildered.

What a lunatic.......

Huangfu Lingyun watched him step forward and a grin spread across his face. Satisfied!!!

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Transition chapter to set up the plot—once everyone’s gathered, it’s time to get to work!