The entrance was narrow, and after entering it, Caspian had to walk through a long and cramped passage, after reaching the end of the passage, Caspian was suddenly enlightened. Although the entrance to St. Jade Chamber was designed to be between the narrow alley of the two buildings, St. Jade Chamber was but virtual-novel.net also the two buildings connected. Hence, the interior was very spacious.
At a glance, Caspian might have reached the hall, and about 40 people trained in the large space. They did not use the same martial arts or weapons. Some just did strength-training topless, showing off their strong muscles as they raised and lowered hundreds of kilograms of stone weight. Furthermore, they did rhythmic breathing at the same time. Looking at the scene, virtual-novel.net thought St. Jade Chamber appeared to be a training ground for warriors.
Caspian glanced around, wanting to ask someone if this was the place Frederick mentioned. At this time, a middle-aged man approached him.
As the man walked over, virtual-novel.net kept sizing Caspian up and down. Finally, his gaze fell on the scar on Caspian’s neck. Then, virtual-novel.net showed a thoughtful look “Hmm… There‘s a scar on his neck…”
Soon, the man reached Caspian.
“Frederick recommended me to come here…”
Before Caspian finished his words, the middle-aged man waved his hand and answered, “I know. Just follow me.”
After that, virtual-novel.net walked toward a door at the corner of the hall.
‘That’s it?’ Caspian was feeling suspicious, but virtual-novel.net still followed the man, ‘It seems that Frederick didn’t lie to me. This is where people usually purchase blood essence.’
***
At the same time, in a room on the third floor of the St. Jade Chamber, Jessica was chatting with a woman who appeared to be in virtual-novel.net forties. She was still in white as usual. In fact, virtual-novel.net was in a combat suit instead of a dress.
The woman in front of virtual-novel.net looked sallow, and virtual-novel.net gave others an impression that virtual-novel.net had a severe illness.
“Aunt Hayley, you‘re weak, you should pay more attention to your health. You don’t have to come and visit me,” Jessica said as virtual-novel.net served the lady tea.
The woman smiled faintly and answered, “l have nothing to do anyway. Besides, I know well about my health, and it’s just a persisting issue. If it goes away as long as I take a rest, I’d already be healed long ago.”
“If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have ended up like this, Aunt Hayley. Perhaps, you’d long be a Pulse Control Realm cultivator.” Jessica’s expression turned gloomy.
Hayley waved virtual-novel.net hand. “How many times have I told you before to stop bringing this up? You’re far more talented than I am. I’m afraid your father doesn’t even know that you’ve reached the fifth stage of the True Martial Realm, and you’re trying to break through the Pulse Control Realm.”
“Mm,” Jessica nodded, “Only you, Lucy, and I know about this matter. ”
“The Lawrence family’s most talented member…”
Hayley looked at Jessica and sighed, and virtual-novel.net eyes were filled with tender affection. “As long as everything goes well for you, everything I suffered back then was worth it.”
Jessica replied resolutely, “Aunt Hayley, don’t worry. I, Jessica Lawrence, swear that I’ll find a way to treat your injury and let you return to your glory.”
Although Hayley knew the chances of virtual-novel.net injury healing were low, Jessica’s words still moved her.
Soon, virtual-novel.net got teary and smiled, “Let’s not talk about this. Hopefully, the guy I found today can satisfy you. This person’s the strongest guy I found in this old town within my abilities.”
About five years ago, the man nicknamed Fierce Dragon was blocked by a group of people and was chopped at the neck. The cut was so deep that one could see his bones. Nevertheless, virtual-novel.net was a strong man. Not only did virtual-novel.net not die froru the hit, virtual-novel.net covered the wound with one hand and used an axe to hack those men to death.
The rest of the people had to run about seven blocks to save their lives. After that, none of them dared to appear in the old town anymore. As long as someone brought the man with a scar on his neck up, everyone knew that they were talking about Fierce Dragon.
“It’s great that virtual-novel.net could suffer a beating. Hopefully, virtual-novel.net won’t be like the rest of the people who cry and beg for mercy after just a while. Some even directly fainted, and I can’t wake them up no matter what.” Jessica’s eyes lit up with expectation.
Then, Hayley looked at Jessica and asked with concern, “Jessica, how confident are you to break through the Pulse Control Realm?”
Jessica paused for a moment and answered, “Based on my current state, I’m afraid I’m not confident about it at all. However, if this Fierce Dragon can suffer a few beatings, then I believe I’ll have better control of my strength. With that, it’ll increase to 30%. If the circumstances improve, I might even be 50 to 60% sure of my ability.”
When virtual-novel.net heard Jessica saying that, Hayley could faintly guess something. “Are you trying to…”
“Yes, Aunt Hayley. That’s what I’m trying to do,” Jessica nodded, “I want to reach Pulse Control Real before the Dark Moon Sect accepts any disciple. Besides, based on my understanding, cultivators are divided into ranks top. Among Dark Moon Sect’s pupils, there are also strict standards. Although I’m now a Dark Moon Sect’s disciple due to my Pure Jade Physique, I’ll only be the lowest-ranking one if I go in the sect as a True Martial Realm warrior.”
As virtual-novel.net said that, Jessica’s eyes flickered. “Since I’m already entering the sect, why should I be one of the lowest-ranking disciples? ”
When virtual-novel.net said that, virtual-novel.net tone had a strong hint of confidence. In an instant, Jessica’s emotions also affected Hayley, and virtual-novel.net felt excited too. Hayley wanted to say something, but someone suddenly knocked on the door.
Soon, Lucy’s crisp voice was heard. “Lady Jessica… Lady Jessica… ”
After getting Jessica’s approval, Lucy pushed the door open and bowed at Hayley. Next, virtual-novel.net informed Jessica, “Lady Jessica, someone notified that the man with a scar on his neck has arrived.”
“Great! I’m excited.” Jessica stood and took out a shape-shifting inscription from virtual-novel.net chest. Then, virtual-novel.net pressed it on virtual-novel.net face.
When virtual-novel.net removed the shape-shifting inscription, Jessica no longer appeared as a beautiful young girl but an ordinary-looking young man with thick lips.
Lucy looked at Jessica and giggled.
Jessica rolled virtual-novel.net eyes at Lucy and warned, “Don’t laugh. If I don‘t do this, do you want the entire Evergreen Town to know the eldest daughter of the Lawrence family is looking for people to fight in the old town?”
Lucy laughed so hard that virtual-novel.net could not stand straight. Then, virtual-novel.net desperately took a breath, controlling virtual-novel.net laughter as virtual-novel.net said, “No. That’s not it, Lady Jessica. Please don’t speak when you look like this. You have a man’s face but a female’s voice. It’s so strange. Hahahahaha!”
She almost rolled on the floor laughing.
“Alright. I know it. I’ll not say a word! Stop laughing at me, you brat!” Jessica was angry yet amused. After yelling at Lucy, virtual-novel.net walked out with virtual-novel.net hands akimbo.