Chapter 638

Chapter 638: Cao Ying Awakens

Year 6080 of the Xia calendar, May

One day in May, the concentration of spiritual energy in the world suddenly increased tenfold overnight, disrupting Lin Jiang’s plans.

Even though it only took ten days, Lin Jiang’s cultivation advanced to the Building Foundation Period. However, he still felt unprepared.

The sudden surge of spiritual energy caused the speed of animal demonization worldwide to increase drastically. Zoos, nature reserves, mountains, and oceans saw a large number of animals becoming demons at a higher level. These new demonized creatures posed a threat to ordinary people.

Almost overnight, the world plunged into chaos as a large number of demonized creatures appeared. In order to enhance their own strength, they began slaughtering other demonized creatures or wild animals, including humans, to increase their power.

At this moment, the news could no longer be kept secret. Almost all countries were reporting about these strange beasts at the same time.

"This is Huaxia News Broadcasting. Recently, the animals in Jingdu City Zoo suddenly went berserk, attacking each other and breaking out of their enclosures…"

"Huaxia Morning News reports that experts have pointed out a special kind of energy that has appeared worldwide in recent years…"

"This is Huaxia Industrial Report bringing you overseas news. Recently, a strange bird with wings over ten meters long appeared in Ying Continent. It was very fierce, causing casualties of twenty people. Ying Continent has sent out fighter jets to eliminate it…"

"Huaxia Financial News reports that incidents of animals harming humans have been on the rise. According to incomplete statistics, just in Huaxia alone, thousands of such incidents have been reported to the authorities. Experts estimate that there might be over a hundred thousand similar events worldwide. Today, we have connected with animal experts to provide analysis for you…"

Inside Yunshan Villa, Lin Jiang watched the news reports which had flooded the headlines of all social media platforms. Various speculations were being made, including the idea of spiritual energy recovery.

Thanks to the development of the Huaxia Language entertainment industry, numerous online literature websites continue to thrive. Many similar storylines have been explored, leading some to speculate about spiritual energy recovery, which turned out to be surprisingly accurate.

"Sir, the number of strange beasts in the Cloud Mountain Sanctuary is increasing. In less than half a month, we have already killed hundreds of them, but they seem never-ending. Some of the beasts are very cunning, avoiding our traps. Drones and satellites are also ineffective. The sanctuary is filled with ravines and caves."

Wu Jiang also came to report to Lin Jiang. They have been clearing out the strange beasts, but unfortunately, their efforts are becoming less effective. They kill one group, and another one appears. The speed of transformation into beasts is too rapid.

"I know, monsters can’t be killed off."

Lin Jiang nodded, in the era of cultivating immortality, monsters in the territory of the human race have never been completely killed off. But with many cultivators, they can ensure that powerful monsters won’t appear in the territory, because they won’t be given time to grow.

"Sir, what should we do next?"

"I’ll give you the instructions for building the Spirit Measuring Platform. Construct ten Spirit Measuring Platforms in our territory, have our reliable people conduct Spiritual Root tests, and I’ll pass on twenty cultivation techniques for you to choose people to practice."

"Sir, you…"

"Just follow my instructions."

Lin Jiang said, of course, he wouldn’t actually release those cultivation techniques completely. He would temporarily limit them to around the Building Foundation Period, and the more advanced ones would depend on the situation.

"Thank you, sir."

Wu Jiang quickly thanked with a bow. He was close to Lin Jiang and knew many insider information, and already understood what cultivating immortality was all about.

Saying that you don’t envy cultivators is impossible. Just by flying a sword, it’s enough to make others envious.

Flying in the sky is a dream of many ordinary people.

"Come with me to do something, bring people into the mountain."

Lin Jiang said that he decided to awaken some cultivators. The concentration of spiritual energy is enough to support cultivators in the Building Foundation Period. It’s time to let them wake up.

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Deep in Cloud Mountain, in a certain cave.

Lin Jiang opened the long-sealed entrance of the cave. After enough air flowed in, Lin Jiang led the people into the cave. Lighting fixtures hung on the walls, making the whole cave as bright as day.

In the middle of the cave, there was a platform with a transparent stone coffin. Inside lay a woman in ancient clothing, and it was none other than Cao Ying.

Lin Jiang walked step by step to the platform, then opened the coffin’s cover. Lin Jiang drew a formation, and soon, Cao Ying woke up slowly.

When Cao Ying opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Lin Jiang, who had no disguise on his face. Cao Ying immediately smiled brightly.

"Uncle, I knew it would be you that I see first when I wake up."

"You’re welcome."

"It’s not a trouble at all, it’s like having a good sleep."

"Get up."

Lin Jiang picked up a piece of clothing and covered Cao Ying with it, then he reached out his hand to help Cao Ying up. Cao Ying stood up and only then did she see many people inside the cave.

Wu Jiang and the others also looked at Cao Ying in surprise. They all thought she would be Lin Jiang’s woman, but when they heard her calling Lin Jiang uncle, something was definitely wrong.

"Men turn their heads, doctor goes up."

Lin Jiang said, and Wu Jiang and the others quickly turned their heads.

Cao Ying’s original clothes were torn apart. Some female doctors came up, helped her dress, conducted a simple check-up, and then administered some drugs to her. These drugs were replicated elixirs from Lin Jiang’s research institute, faster-acting than elixirs but still low-grade. Cao Ying didn’t resist as she trusted Lin Jiang.

"How do you feel?"

"The strength is recovering slowly, and the spiritual energy is very weak now."

"Yes, the current spiritual energy can barely help the cultivator advance to the Building Foundation Period."

"It seems a lot has happened during my slumber, can you tell me about it?"

"No rush, we have plenty of time, let’s go home."

"Okay, let’s go home."

Hearing the words "go home," Cao Ying’s smile brightened even more. Those two words carried a lot of meaning, and Cao Ying clearly enjoyed being called that.

Lin Jiang led Cao Ying out of the cave and into the estate below the mountain. He immediately arranged for a large amount of spiritual herbs. As the spiritual energy began to recover and more spiritual herbs became available, they were all concocted by Lin Jiang himself. His skills in alchemy were not advanced, but were enough to deal with the current situation.

Lin Jiang helped Cao Ying regain her strength and adapt to her new life by providing specialized teachers to teach her modern society’s basic knowledge.

"Sir, Miss Cao, what should we do…"

"Treat her like a lady."

"Um…"

"Is there a problem?"

"No, we will do as you say, Sir."

Wu Jiang quickly said, if the Sir says it’s okay, then it’s okay. It’s fine to call him uncle or even father.

Lin Jiang didn’t think too much about it. His focus was on the future. With great power comes great responsibility, a statement he didn’t completely agree with. Yet, he now carried a lot of responsibility. Not only for his closest ones, but also for many generations under his command. Lin Jiang wasn’t heartless enough to abandon everyone, as humans are emotional beings.

"Well, let’s take it step by step. I hope my plan works."

Lin Jiang sighed, he had made many preparations in advance for the layout. He hoped that all these preparations would be useful and not wasted in vain.