“It’s not certain!” Len Quinn shook his head to explain. “Warriors of different cultivation levels absorb spiritual energy at different rates. If two War God-Emperor realm warriors enter Ink Pool, it’s estimated they can absorb all the spiritual energy in less than half a month.”
“But if it’s a Battle God realm warrior, even if there are dozens of them entering at the same time, it probably takes one or two months to deplete the spiritual energy in Ink Pool.”
“You brought up this matter now, does it imply that Ink Pool currently has sufficient spiritual energy?” Billy nodded slightly and continued to ask.
“According to Ink Pavilion’s rules over the past thousand years, in principle, Ink Pool is only open to members at the elder level and above.” Len Quinn did not directly answer Billy’s question.
“And, Ink Pool is not open anytime, anywhere. Generally, it is only designated by the sect master when the spiritual energy is abundant, and selected members can enter for cultivation. Before this, Ink Pool has been closed for many years. During that time, only one deputy sect master entered for cultivation due to severe injuries.”
“So, the spiritual energy in Ink Pool is now at its most abundant.”
“After the incident at the foot of the Kun Lun Mountains last time, the sect Master recalled all core disciples and above members to the headquarters.”
“On one hand, it was to reduce losses, and on the other hand, it was to select a group of talented individuals to enter Ink Pool for cultivation, with the intention of enhancing Ink Pavilion’s overall strength.”
“Today is the third day this group of people has entered Ink Pool. Our sect master wants to use the spiritual energy in Ink Pool to help several elders at the War Emperor later stage break through to the War God-Emperor realm as soon as possible. But we didn’t expect you to come so quickly, forcing everyone to come out to meet the enemy before they could cultivate properly!”
“Where is Ink Pool?” Upon hearing this, Billy’s eyes couldn’t help but light up.
What perfect timing!
“Ink Pool is like the Treasure Cave, Ink Pavilion’s most precious asset. Without a guide, outsiders would find it nearly impossible to locate!” Len Quinn replied, not directly answering Billy’s question.
“Our headquarters changes its location every few years, but this is the true main base. Even if we’re not here, we’re not worried that anyone can find the Treasure Cave and Ink Pool!”
“If what you said about Ink Pool is true, your life is spared.” Billy naturally understood the other party’s request.
“Thank you, King of the West!” Len Quinn breathed a sigh of relief; at least he managed to keep his life.
As he finished speaking, Billy’s wrist turned, and three silver needles shot out, piercing into Len Quinn’s abdomen.
“King of the West…” Len Quinn’s face changed.
“Rest assured, I’ve just temporarily sealed your cultivation!” Billy casually spoke.
Before long, Billy and Len Quinn arrived at the courtyard.
By now, the battle in the courtyard had ended. Apart from Rose Inkwell, all other Ink Pavilion members had been slain. The entire courtyard resembled a small hell, with corpses strewn about, and blood flowing like a river.
“Billy!”
“Billy!”
“Boss!”
As they saw Billy, everyone came forward, greeting and expressing their relief.
“Billy, are you okay?” Harleen walked up to Billy, showing a bit of concern.
“Don’t worry, I’m fine!” Billy smiled and shook his head.
“Boss, what about that woman?” Judge pointed to Rose Inkwell, who was sitting not far away.
“Let her go down to accompany her father!” Billy thought for a moment and waved his hand. “Received!” Judge nodded and, with a war knife in hand, approached her.
“Please spare Miss Inkwell’s life…” Len Quinn took a deep breath and pleaded for Rose Inkwell.
“You and she can only live one. You choose!” Billy replied indifferently.
Hearing this, Len Quinn opened his mouth but couldn’t say a word.
“Deputy Master, don’t plead for him!” Rose Inkwell took a deep breath, stood up from the ground, and looked at Billy. Then, gritting her teeth, she spoke.
“In this life, I can’t kill you. In the next life, I will find you and make you live worse than death…”
“Dying with a tough mouth!” Judge muttered in a low voice. Then, without hesitation, he raised his knife to strike.
“Judge, watch out!” Just at this moment, Billy shouted loudly. At the same time, he swiftly moved towards Judge. Almost simultaneously with Billy’s shout, a vast wave of energy swept towards Judge, powerful and unstoppable.
“Judge, dodge!” Billy said in a deep voice, and the Blood Shadow Fury Blade in his hand swung out a sharp blade energy towards the incoming force.
Because Billy had acted in haste, he was directly shaken back more than ten steps before stabilizing, his breath slightly disturbed. At this point, a figure like a ghostly shadow flashed by, grabbing Rose Inkwell and rushing towards the courtyard gate at an extremely fast speed.
“Want to run? Leave her behind!” Casey said in a deep voice, and then, along with Azure Dragon and others, started pursuing.
“Don’t chase!” Billy stopped them. “His cultivation is at least War God-Emperor Grand Completion or above. You are not his match.”
Billy himself wanted to chase, but he was worried that the other party might have other companions. If he left, these people around him would be in danger. So, he had to give up.
“That woman’s luck is really something. She escaped again. I don’t know what trouble she will cause in the future.” Azure Dragon frowned.
“Damn!” Judge cursed. “That woman is like a time bomb. This time, she escaped, and who knows what trouble she’ll cause in the future.”
Casey and the others didn’t look good either. Everyone knew that this woman would be a threat in the future.
“Alright, don’t worry about her!” Billy looked at everyone and said, “Let’s go, take a look at Ink Pavilion’s treasures!”
Although Rose Inkwell gave him a headache, thinking about the fact that there was still Ink Room behind Ink Pavilion, and there were many people from Ink Pavilion in the capital government office, Billy believed that having one more opponent like her wasn’t a big deal. He had a feeling that this Ink Room was the true foundation of Ink Pavilion. If his guess was correct, the person who just rescued Rose Inkwell was most likely from it.
“Boss, what treasures?” Stout asked.
“Go and see, and you’ll know!” Billy said and looked at Len Quinn. “Deputy Sect Master, lead the way. Let’s go take a look at Ink Pavilion’s treasure vault!”
“A treasure vault?” Judge and Soul Chaser simultaneously showed interest.
“This way please, King of the West.” Len bowed and responded.
A few miniutes later, they arrived at a tower existing in the depth of the courtyard.
“Is it in there?” Azure Dragon asked.
“Exactly!” Len Quinn nodded.
“Boss, could there be deception inside?” Azure Dragon asked.
“Frostblade is right!” Felicia looked at Len Quinn with a face full of distrust. “Is this old man trying to lead us astray?”
“You two are overly suspicious!” Len Quinn replied and then walked towards the tower.
“Come in and take a look!” Billy said after a brief thought, and then followed.
The others followed closely behind.