Gao Jianfei!
If the Holy Land initially wanted to capture Gao Jianfei simply because he possessed the special skill of taming pets, the later deaths of Feng Haoyu, some Holy Land disciples, and the two foreign Holy Land disciples, Dale and Holman, had already pushed the relationship between Gao Jianfei and the Holy Land to a very tense, irreconcilable one, a relationship of mutual hostility!
Just like the US "government", the Holy Land mobilized all its human resources and all its students from around the world to conduct a thorough investigation of Gao Jianfei!
However, the result was disappointing for them!
"Could it be that Gao Jianfei is dead? Or is he hiding somewhere that even we can't find?" The Holy Land Venerable was going crazy!
Alright, just when the high-ranking officials of the Holy Land were on the verge of going berserk and collapsing, something happened to divert their attention!
A major event!
One day last month, a huge meteorite fell directly into the center of a square on the island of the Holy Land...
It's an orange meteorite!
Chapter 537 The Special Uses of Orange Ore
Chapter 537 The Special Uses of Orange Ore
Here's the thing... The Holy Land has always been an island isolated from the world. Some disciples of the Holy Land hold a special, overt position in Southeast Asia, thus ensuring that this island, belonging to Indonesia, remains hidden and unnoticed by the outside world. Therefore, for thousands of years, the Holy Land has been undisturbed by external factors. However, while the Holy Land can avoid human interference, it cannot avoid the forces of nature! It was a day last month, an ordinary day. It was night...
The island where the Holy Land is located is not large. In the center of the buildings is a huge plaza, as large as a professional football field. The plaza is paved with stone slabs, and the surrounding area is filled with weapon racks displaying all kinds of weapons, including swords, spears, halberds, and knives. There are also simple props for practicing martial arts, such as stone locks, stone blocks, and plum blossom stakes. In fact, this is where the young students of the Holy Land practice their external martial arts.
It's just a martial arts training ground.
At night, torches burned around the training ground, where dozens of junior students from the Holy Land practiced their outer martial arts skills, some holding stone blocks, others stepping on plum blossom stakes, and still others wielding swords and knives. Some senior students from the Holy Land instructed the junior students outside the training ground.
For the people in the Holy Land, this was just an ordinary night.
However, just as everyone was about to finish their martial arts practice, a bright orange light stretched across the night sky, leaving a trail of light and shadow that blurred the sky like a fleeting shadow.
"Wow! Senior brothers and uncles, it's...it's a shooting star! It looks like a shooting star!"
A 7 or 8-year-old student threw the steel knife in his hand aside and looked up at the orange light in the sky.
Because the orange light was so beautiful and dazzling, all the disciples in the training ground, including the older disciples outside who had been training outside, couldn't help but be moved and look up at the sky.
"What a nice view!"
The disciples of the holy land all sighed.
However, things gradually started to go wrong!
The orange light slowly enlarged in the eyes of the holy land disciples, growing larger and larger! The light grew stronger and stronger!
"Wow! It's getting brighter and brighter! So beautiful!" The young disciples standing in the training ground squinted slightly, their eyes glazed over. At the same time, they felt a slight burning heat on their bodies.
1 second, 2 seconds... 5 seconds later!
"No! That's a meteorite! It's falling this way! Get out of the way! Quick!" A disciple of the Holy Land, around 40 years old, standing outside the training ground, suddenly shouted. He then used his lightness skill to rush into the training ground, grabbed two junior students, and flashed out of the training ground like lightning... "Get out of the way!"
The few dozen elementary school students, those who were smarter and quicker to react, all used their light-footed skills to escape.
Only five young trainees remained, standing there dumbfounded...
"boom!"
The next moment, a huge, orange meteorite from outer space, shimmering with light, crashed heavily onto the training ground!
A training ground the size of a professional football field, three-quarters of which was occupied by this huge meteorite!
The meteorite from outer space sank directly into the training ground, smashing five young students from the Holy Land who hadn't had time to dodge into a bloody pulp!
"Damn it!" Half a minute later, the shocked Holy Land students finally gathered around!
While they were grieving the loss of their companion in this natural disaster, they were quickly drawn to the meteorite in the square!
An orange meteorite! Its texture is more beautiful and elegant than amber and diamonds! The meteorite's exterior is enveloped in soft halos, like a light veil!
In addition, the meteorite also emitted a very strange energy fluctuation!
Those students from the sacred ground who had achieved success in cultivating internal strength experienced their internal energy in their dantian surge and resonate with this energy fluctuation under its stimulation!
The young students, however, only noticed the meteorite's incredibly beautiful and dazzling appearance!
"So beautiful! What... what kind of gemstone is this! So beautiful!" Some students, like moths drawn to a flame, walked over involuntarily and reached out to touch the surface of the orange ore.
"Ah! It's so hot!" A student's palm was almost burned as soon as he touched the surface of the orange ore.
The students quickly dispersed, but they still refused to go too far, their eyes glued to the meteorite. Its beauty was so captivating that no one could look away!
"Don't touch it yet. It fell from the sky and violently rubbed against the atmosphere, generating extremely high temperatures," an older Holy Land student warned. "However, it's really strange. Such a large meteorite... I don't think there's ever been such a large and complete meteorite in Earth's history, right? Moreover, this meteorite looks incredibly precious, like a gemstone... tsk tsk... and it's emitting special energy fluctuations... It's too bizarre! Could it be a blessing from heaven for our Holy Land?" As he spoke, he took off a valuable gold watch from his wrist and compared it to the orange ore... After the comparison, he almost wanted to throw the gold watch away!
The gold watch, which was originally extremely exquisite and elegant, becomes as boring as a plastic watch when compared with the orange mineral!
"Quickly inform the Venerable One!" the disciple of the Holy Land shouted. "A treasure! This is a heaven-sent treasure!"
In fact, before anyone here could even inform the Venerable One, the Holy Land Venerable One and all the deacons, as well as most of the Holy Land students living on the island, had already been alerted by the earth-shattering sound of the orange ore falling onto the plaza! They all rushed over!
As they approached the plaza, everyone, including the Venerable One, slowed their pace and fixed their gazes on the orange ore, unable to move an inch further!
Thus, the situation evolved into a group of highly skilled martial arts practitioners solemnly observing the ore.
a long time……
"A treasure! This is an immense treasure!" The Venerable One's usually calm and composed face suddenly flashed with unusual excitement!
After the high temperature on the surface of the orange ore cooled down, the people from the holy land went over and touched the surface of the orange ore with their hands... The touch was warm and smooth, and a faint heat flowed through the palms of the touchers and directly penetrated into the meridians and cells of their bodies, nourishing them as if they were soaking in a hot spring.
"Deacon He, you were a jewelry merchant when you were training in the outside world in your early years. So, in your opinion, what are the characteristics of this orange ore?" the Venerable said to a middle-aged man next to him whose face was filled with fascination.
"Ah...this...Your Excellency, I worked in the jewelry business for five years. I've seen all kinds of gemstones, including agate, diamonds, rubies, and pearls, and I even have a collection of them. But without a doubt, this orange ore, in terms of both appearance and texture, is far more valuable than any other high-quality gemstone I've ever seen...I can even assert that this kind of ore has never existed on Earth before...My God! This is a meteorite from outer space! But...such a precious meteorite, and so large, I...I really can't believe it! A miracle! This is a miracle!"
"Hmm." The Venerable's expression grew increasingly excited. "The value of this meteorite is naturally beyond our estimation. However... if it only had a purely material value, I think I would remain indifferent at this moment. But I sense... this meteorite is actually emitting a kind of effect that stimulates the circulation of true energy within our bodies! It's like... like it's refining our true energy... just like those special pills that enhance physical constitution and power..." After a pause, the Venerable continued, "I think you all should have the same feeling as me, right?"
"Yes, Venerable One, I had the same feeling when I first discovered this meteorite, but it was vague and I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Now that you've described it, I understand immediately. Indeed, standing next to this meteorite, the true energy within my body seems to have come alive... It's truly amazing!" The Holy Land student who was comparing the gold watch with the meteorite couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
At this moment, the Venerable One and several authoritative deacons from the holy sites gathered together and began to discuss the matter.
"Your Excellency, I suspect that this meteorite contains special energy that can help us cultivate ancient martial arts internal energy!"
"Yes. I guessed that a long time ago. Uh... I think if there were anyone here who had learned the Star Absorbing Technique or the Northern Darkness Divine Art, they would definitely be able to gain a huge benefit from this meteorite!"
"Your Excellency, do you mean that if one has learned the Star Absorbing Technique or the Northern Darkness Divine Art, one can directly absorb energy from this meteorite?"
"It's a bold idea, but it's highly feasible! However, both the Star Absorbing Technique and the Northern Darkness Divine Art are ancient and mysterious martial arts that have long been lost... It seems our bold idea can't be realized. But... I have a way!"
The Venerable One's eyes lit up, and he walked directly to a spot half a meter away from the orange ore. He sat cross-legged, focused his mind, and began circulating his internal energy. He actually... actually began meditative cultivation right next to the meteorite!
The light, misty air emanating from the orange mineral's surface enveloped the Venerable One, who quickly entered a strange state of complete absorption in the world!
"Huh?!"
Seeing that the Venerable One had gained many benefits from doing this, the other students of the Holy Land followed suit, sitting cross-legged near the meteorite and being covered by the orange-yellow light emitted by it, and began their breathing exercises.
Gradually, all the students of the Holy Land, regardless of their status, seniority, or age, sat down by the meteorite and began to cultivate their internal energy!
The situation is extremely strange!
Chapter 538 has been discovered!
Chapter 538 has been discovered!
In the center of the sacred grounds' training grounds, a massive orange ore was smashed into the ground, radiating an inexplicable energy aura. The Holy Land's Venerable, a man of keen intellect, quickly discovered the key to this phenomenon. He attempted to absorb the energy fluctuations emanating from the orange ore to refine his internal energy cultivation! And, incredibly, this attempt succeeded!
Before long, hundreds of students from the Holy Land occupied the area around the plaza, sitting cross-legged and practicing their internal energy cultivation. The rest, those who arrived late, couldn't squeeze in and could only watch anxiously from the outside!
Before we knew it, it was the morning of the second day...
As the first rays of dawn bathed the Holy Land's plaza, the Venerable One's eyes slightly opened, a hidden lightning flashing across them. Then, he burst into uncontrollable, maniacal laughter, exhibiting signs of near-madness… “Hahaha! Ahahahaha! I never imagined that Heaven would bestow such a treasure upon my Holy Land! Last night, with the help of this orange ore, I actually broke through a barrier in martial arts in one fell swoop! Hahaha!”
The holy site's deacons and students nearby also stood up, their faces showing disbelief, bewilderment, and surprise. One deacon even cried tears of joy, exclaiming, "Your Excellency! I... I've broken through too! My internal energy cultivation method has successfully entered the next level! Oh! One night of cultivation here is equivalent to two months of our usual cultivation! Hahaha! And it can even temper the true energy in our dantian! It's amazing! This is simply a treasure bestowed by the gods!"
The Venerable One stood up solemnly. “Alright, the value of this meteorite is now crystal clear! While its worldly monetary value is high—this enormous meteorite could bring us immeasurable wealth—it's all just dirt! For us martial artists, its greatest value lies in enhancing our martial arts cultivation! This orange ore is a milestone for our Holy Land!”
After a pause, the Venerable One continued, “Originally, the reason our Holy Land held such a superior position, far surpassing the secular ancient martial arts world, was because we possessed the ancient, lost skills of refining various elixirs. Through these elixirs, we martial artists could effectively compensate for our need for the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. However, recently, the yield of the herbs we cultivate has been declining year by year. It can be said that within a hundred years, some of our Holy Land's advantages will be completely annihilated! I was just worrying about this matter concerning the rise and fall of the Holy Land when, unexpectedly, Heaven bestowed upon us such a special meteorite! Truly, Heaven has spared our Holy Land! Cultivating martial arts near this meteorite is far more beneficial than consuming high-grade elixirs! Listen… from today onwards, this meteorite is our most precious treasure! We must use all our strength to protect it! Cherish it! Also, disciples will take turns cultivating near the Holy Land every day. Don't rush or fight; everyone will have a chance to cultivate.”
Therefore, under the Venerable One's arrangement, a huge wooden shed was built near the training ground, covered with stone tiles, to enclose the orange ore and prevent it from being damaged by rain and wind.
In short, the people of the Holy Land have come to regard this orange ore as an important treasure!
…… …… ……
After a 20-day voyage, Gao Jianfei's fleet successfully arrived at the town of Barrow.
"Hahaha! We've finally arrived!" Zheng Cuiyun, Nie Xiaoxia, and the other women cheered with joy.
More than 200 sailors also came out of the rowing room, stood on the deck, and breathed a long sigh of relief.
Gao Jianfei retrieved all his pets into his badge space, then jumped off the ship and landed in Barrow Town. "Hehe, finally landed! After resting in Barrow Town for a day, I can return to Las Vegas, USA."
Gao Jianfei currently has 21 exorcism points. He plans to save them carefully to find orange ore and to accumulate enough exorcism points when dealing with the Holy Land. Then, he can directly summon a level 5 ghost with even stronger fighting power than Hong Qigong and learn from it.
Now, Gao Jianfei and the women are disguised as sailors under Mario's command, standing discreetly behind Mario, blending in with the other sailors, and heading towards the town of Barrow.
Blank and Mario then ordered some of their men to pack the jewels Gao Jianfei had given them into large boxes and carry the boxes off the ship.
When Gao Jianfei and his group entered the town of Barrow, there were large crowds of onlookers in the town's bars and Eskimo houses. Among these onlookers were a few unusual individuals.
They were dressed in smart modern attire, exuding a calm and experienced demeanor, with a sharp glint in their eyes unlike that of ordinary people. Their gazes were fixed intently on Mario and Blanc's crew, carefully observing each sailor.
There were 5 people in total: 4 men and 1 woman.
The woman was of mixed Chinese and American descent, and the other four men included three Europeans and one Indian.
These men were all elite agents of the FBI, James's men. They had been on James's orders for the past few days, waiting for Blanc's fleet to return.
Besides these few FBI elites, a large number of capable men were hidden in other buildings!
These men were all agents under the jurisdiction of the FBI, possessing outstanding combat skills and marksmanship...
In other words, the entire town of Barrow has been secretly taken over by the FBI!
In the small town, five elite agents led hundreds of their subordinate agents, all armed!
Of course, given the capabilities of these agents, they could have easily taken control of the town without Gao Jianfei and his group noticing.
“The boss means we shouldn’t rush in and directly clash with Blank and his group,” a blond man said with a smile. “Hmm, Blank, I’ve seen pictures of this guy in some magazines…a world-renowned Arctic research expert!”
“Yes, if we investigate Dr. Blank in person, it will displease the relevant departments.” The woman, of mixed Chinese and American descent, was about 22 or 23 years old, with fiery red wavy hair. She possessed all the advantages of mixed-race appearance, beautiful and charming. After a pause, she smiled seductively, “On the surface, these sailors and researchers seem perfectly normal.”
“Our enemy is Gao Jianfei, and he’s a big shot! Even our SEALs suffered heavy losses at his hands! Therefore, we must use some special methods to investigate these sailors…” A short, scrawny, blond European man sniffed, “At times like this, we need Nasri to step in! Hahaha!”
After saying that, the short, sleazy-looking blond man stood up. "I've been to the hotel where Gao Jianfei stayed before, I know his smell. Milan, come with me!"
The woman of mixed Chinese and American descent stood up. She had a slender figure and was about 1.72 meters tall, a head taller than Nasri. "Nasri, I swear, your nose is the most perfect nose in the world... Hmm! It can distinguish 3 million different scents... It's even more sensitive than a dog's nose... Uh, dear Nasri, remember, this isn't sarcasm, it's a compliment!"