An incense stick later, in the inn's main hall.
Food and wine were served, and everyone immediately started feasting. After traveling for a day, everyone had only eaten some dry rations along the way and were now starving. Lin Baichuan, naturally, was not polite either, eating meat and drinking wine in large gulps.
The others were still conversing in low voices. He was a newcomer, and Li Da and the other five didn't pay much attention to him. He was also content to be left alone, continuously eating the meat in his hand, sweeping through the food like a storm.
A table full of food and wine was quickly devoured by him alone, accounting for almost half of it. Ever since he raised his Golden Bell Shield to the fourth level and his Physical Body strength broke through eight thousand catties, he felt his appetite greatly increase. If he were to truly eat his fill, he could probably consume a whole ox in a day.
Lin Baichuan was feasting like a storm, enjoying himself, but some people were not pleased watching him.
Li Da and the others looked at the plates that were instantly empty on the table, their brows furrowing slightly.
However, Li Da didn't say anything. As the captain, he had his own composure. Qin Qing, as a female, although she also disliked Lin Baichuan's wolfing down of food, only frowned and said nothing.
But the other three were different.
Niu Zhenye, who was sitting next to Lin Baichuan, immediately darkened his expression and unhappily said to Lin Baichuan, "Lin Baichuan, you really aren't holding back! Half of the table's food went into your stomach, didn't it?!"
"So... you're paying for this meal today?!"
Lin Baichuan tilted his head to look at Niu Zhenye, then looked at Li Da and said, "Captain, is it possible that when we go out on missions, our food expenses aren't reimbursed? The Demon Suppression Division's Demon Slayer Guard slays demons and devils, doing work where they put their lives on the line.
If even eating has to be restricted, wouldn't that be too heartless?!"
"You..."
Although Lin Baichuan's words were directed at Li Da, they were actually meant for Niu Zhenye, which immediately caused Niu Zhenye to surge with anger, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes.
A mere newcomer dared to mock him; he was practically seeking death.
"Alright!"
Just as Niu Zhenye was about to lash out, Li Da suddenly waved his hand, interrupting Niu Zhenye's words, and then said in a deep voice, "Don't make a fool of yourselves. It's just some food. If it's gone, order another table.
Everyone, hurry up and eat. After eating, go back to your rooms early to rest. I always feel something is amiss."
"Captain, everyone in the inn is a Martial Artist, and there's even a Seventh Grade Organ Forging Realm among them." At this moment, Qin Qing suddenly spoke, saying, "According to their discussions, it seems they are all here because of something."
Lin Baichuan raised his eyebrows, subtly glancing at Qin Qing, secretly shocked in his heart.
He originally thought this woman was a Young Miss from Fu City here to gain experience through connections, but he didn't expect her to have some actual skills.
In such a short time, she had already gathered so much information.
One must know that ever since they entered the inn, Qin Qing had been sitting and eating with them!
Now it seemed that when he ate, he was genuinely eating, but the beautiful Young Miss Qin was only using eating as a cover. Her true intention was to eavesdrop on the conversations of others in the hall and analyze intelligence.
Lin Baichuan immediately felt a little embarrassed.
Damn it, he was still lacking in experience. He had never even thought about these things.
"Captain, could it be that some Heaven And Earth Treasure has appeared?! Otherwise, how could it attract so many people?"
Wu Xiaoqi, who was sitting opposite Lin Baichuan, suddenly said.
Immediately, both Niu Zhenye and Luo Kang's eyes gleamed with a slight fervent look.
"Don't harbor any crooked thoughts. No matter what it is, it has nothing to do with us." Li Da said coldly, "Remember our mission. We are only staying here for one night, and then we leave early tomorrow morning."
Niu Zhenye and the other two looked like they wanted to speak but stopped. Seeing Li Da's cold expression, they swallowed the words that were on the tip of their tongues.
They had followed Li Da for so many years and knew his character well; he was a man of his word.
If they harbored any thoughts at this moment, Li Da would definitely teach them a lesson.
Lin Baichuan saw everything, his eyes flickering with divine light.
Then, his chopsticks were not idle, continuing to sweep through the food like a storm. In the end, ninety percent of the table's food went into his stomach. By the time the others reacted, the plates on the table were all empty.
Everyone was left somewhat bewildered.
My goodness!
Immediately, even Li Da and Qin Qing looked at Lin Baichuan with exasperation. Was this kid really a starving ghost reincarnated?
"Waiter, another table of food and wine..."
Li Da smiled wryly.
Lin Baichuan immediately gave an awkward smile, but quickly returned to normal, patting his belly and saying, "Well... I'm full. Captain, you all continue eating. I'm going out for a walk to digest..."
With that, he prepared to stand up.
Clang...
At this moment, the inn's main door was pushed open again. A gust of cold wind swept through, instantly dropping the temperature in the hall by more than ten degrees. Many people couldn't help but shiver and looked towards the entrance.
At this moment, standing outside the door was a young male dressed in splendid, luxurious clothes. His handsome face was excessively beautiful, appearing very demonic.
"Waiter, one top room, and send some food and wine to my room."
The young male's voice was sharp, and his words carried a hint of sinister Qi, making people feel a chill down their spine.
"Hmph, Yin Kuisheng, so many people are waiting for you. If you want to drink and eat, hand over the item first."
At this moment, a gloomy voice sounded from within the crowd.
Immediately, everyone in the hall stood up with a bang, each with Evil Qi on their faces, looking at the demonic young male.
Someone immediately chimed in, pointing at the young male and shouting loudly, "Yin Kuisheng, Heaven And Earth Treasure like Earth Core Spiritual Milk is not something you can hold onto. Hand it over, and you'll have a way out. Otherwise, tonight, Seven Mile Slope Town will be your burial ground."
"It's actually Earth Core Spiritual Milk! This is a top-tier Heaven And Earth Treasure for Body Refining. If consumed in the Ninth Grade Body Refinement Realm, it can break the human body's limit, increasing Physical Body strength to over ten thousand catties..."
Niu Zhenye, sitting beside Lin Baichuan, immediately widened his eyes, his face full of astonishment and greed.
In fact!
Not only Niu Zhenye, but everyone in the inn's main hall showed greed on their faces, and many even swallowed their saliva, showing how eager they were.
Even Qin Qing, the Young Miss from the Eastern Wasteland Prefecture here to gain experience, had her eyes light up at this moment, clearly tempted.
However, it was understandable. A Heaven And Earth Treasure that could allow one to break the Physical Body limit and increase strength to over ten thousand catties was definitely a Foundation Establishment divine medicine. Who wouldn't be tempted? In the Dao of Martial Arts, the Ninth Grade Body Refinement Realm focuses on refining the Physical Body's skin and muscles, cultivating Physical Body strength.
However, human power has its limits. It is said that the Human Race's Physical Body limit is ten thousand catties.
Those who can break the Physical Body limit are few and far between in the world, like a Phoenix feather or a unicorn horn. Most Martial Artists, let alone breaking the Physical Body limit, cannot even reach the Physical Body limit of ten thousand catties of strength. Many Martial Artists in the Ninth Grade Body Refinement Realm choose to Breakthrough to the Eighth Grade Bone Forging Realm after only increasing their strength to two or three thousand catties.
Some Geniuses can increase it to five or six thousand catties. Those who can reach ten thousand catties of Physical Body strength are all Prodigies.
As for breaking the Physical Body limit, that is an even more Heaven-Defying Prodigy.
Now, this demonic young male, Yin Kuisheng, actually possessed such a Heaven-Defying Heaven And Earth Treasure, and the news had leaked, no wonder he was targeted by so many people.
Lin Baichuan sighed inwardly, his eyes also flickering with light, looking at the demonic young male, thinking to himself, "If I can obtain this Earth Core Spiritual Milk, I can break the Physical Body limit and increase my strength to over ten thousand catties.
Coupled with my Perfection Realm Seven Kill Blade Technique, even Li Da, who is in the Seventh Grade Organ Forging Realm, would not be my opponent then..."