Chapter 47

{A/N : If you want to join the discord server:- https://discord.gg/anT3arrt5W and,

If you wish to support and encourage me.This is my PayPal link :- https://www.paypal.me/ppratyay]

....

Glory City is the last human settlement established to protect the last remaining humans. It is the final hope for the many protectors and ancestors to maintain their legacy, which is the result of blood and sweat of these ancestors who gave their lives to establish this place.

Most of the families residing in the Glory City, have a history behind themselves which dates back to ancient times. The sacrifices that many of these families made to protect the humans are commendable, there are numerous examples of families who have fallen quite low due to their selfless sacrifice.

One such family is Nie Li's own Heavenly Marks Family, they have fallen to quite a precarious position so much so that they struggle to keep their legacy alive but there is something that always fascinated Nie Li.

Which is the accumulation of exclusive knowledge and unknown forgotten in the sands of time inheritance these ancient families have. Those Ancient time were the peak of humanity, there were numerous Legend Rank expert then and there must be many which is lost for them to wind up like this.

Nie Li saw how so many books of huge and colossal importance just lying around eating dust in the Holy orchid academy library, there is also various examples of such books in the alchemist, inscription, fighter, demon spiritualist and etc associations. Nie Li always had a desire to check those behind the scenes, hidden secrets of these families and organizations.

Nie Li had very expectations of what could be hidden in the corners of these families, some treasure that even they don't have any idea off.

Previously, Nie Li lack the strength and ability to extract such benefit, but now with his peak Gold Rank strength and the amazing ability of Shadow Devil, even Black Gold Rank would be incapable of finding him. Of course, he still hold apprehension for sneaking inside some places like the City Lord Mansion but there are many targets for him to pick out as of now.

So, Nie Li did what was the most obvious course of action. He raided all of the nobles and aristocrats houses one by one, he made a list of all the families which had a long history and as long as there is any remnants of their existence, Nie Li paid them a visit even if they were just turned to commoners.

Of course, Nie Li didn't rob all these families. Nie Li could be considered quite rich and powerful as well, there isn't just anything which may stir his greed not even Black Gold Rank items could fascinate him.

What he cared the most about was the knowledge hidden in the unknown corner of these families so, he proceeded to record the personal libraries, family secret cultivation techniques and other archives in their hand to increase his A. I. Chip database.

To be quite frank, Nie Li wasn't expecting any treasures from these families but the information were extremely helpful. He was genuinely impressed with the ancient text, manuals and techniques they had in their procession.

Nie Li also broke into the treasury of some families, but after finding nothing expect for demon spirits coins, spirit stone and other items he regretfully retreated. He didn't rob them because he was already wealthy, and all that he could get he already has but Nie Li still made sure to check all of the demon spirit stone, who knows what he may get?

Nie Li was lucky as he got some extraordinary level demon stone but none were very amazing or extremely rare so, he let them be. Nie Li could make these kinds of demon spirits easily, while these are considered treasure for these families. Although they don't know it's full worth, they still value it, Nie Li didn't mind doing them this 'favour'.

Of course, Nie Li wasn't so benevolent when he actually find something intriguing. Nie Li would shamelessly take it away without any conscience, but he still made a mental note to back up these families in the future and take care of them if they need.

After a series of families were unknowingly robbed of their library and had their treasury at the mercy of Nie Li, he turned his attention to various other association.

Alchemist Association and all of it's most important books and notes were stashed together in the office, alchemy laboratory and working quarters of the elders. Nie Li bypassed the various security posts and recorded them all, he wanted to get everything which may be beneficial to him.

After recording them, 50-55% of notes were just the records of the current elders Nie Li was flabbergasted as how wrong they were in their studies. They were far below his level and only through a casual glance he could solve the problem haunting them for years. This isn't him undermining their capabilities but the fact is Alchemy is about knowledge, experimentation, stimulation and balancing. Nie Li with the perfect database of A. I. Chip recording all of the alchemy knowledge available in the association library as well as the Holy Orchid Institute library have a colossal advantage over others. Nie Li has been able to decode numerous ancient texts of old languages and he has hold of many miraculous recipe although the ingredients to make these elixir is lost in time, Nie Li is quite confident of his ability to substitute them.

People can only hope to match him, Nie Li is capable of reading the ingredients and finding the composition of anything all the way to the atomic level. He could stimulate potions and determine the criteria for it A. I. Chip can compute thousands upon thousands of stimulation in just a small amount of time.

With his skill and advantage, Nie Li is head and shoulder above everyone. In fact after getting his hands on the few books exclusively owned by some elders of alchemist association and some alchemy family, Nie Li made a breakthrough in his capabilities.

Nie Li reaped a heap of benefits and quite frankly, he needs to digest these slowly and it's just a moment of time before he breakthrough into Black Gold Rank.

....

"Xiao Ninger has come out huh!" Nie Li was currently sitting in his study room as the latest intelligence regarding the Glory City was presented to him. He was informed about the losses of Sacred Family, status of some of the people he has kept his eyes on, movement of Dark Guild, the return of a powerful elder of Snow Wind family and also Xiao Ninger.

Just after the vacation period ended for the students and the genius competition was concluded, Xiao Ninger was able to breakthrough to Silver Rank Demon Spiritualist and gain permission for entry into Heavenly Sacred Borders. It has been weeks since she has been gone and just today the news appeared that she has successfully exited the realm. Her success has shook the whole city as they were in awe of her ability.

It is said that there is only two outcome for people who enter the heavenly sacred border.

The first outcome is that their Soul realm is completely destroyed and they are crippled for life and the second outcome is that they pass the test and are granted miraculous benefits. Very few are eligible to enter Heavenly Sacred Border and Even fewer actually come out successful.

Even the sole Legend Rank Expert Ye Mo was someone who passed the Heavenly Sacred Borders and anyone who is successful is hailed as an unparalleled genius.

Xiao Ninger has gained the focus of everyone as she is the top genius of the Glory City currently. The City Lord Mansion alloted some experts to actually keep her safe!

Xiao Ninger is sure to become an important figure of the Glory City.

Many families went crazy at the prospect of snatching her to their side. Xiao Ninger is at a marriageable age, her fiancee Shen Fei is dead and now she is again an eligible girl.

Normally, many families would have held apprehension towards stretching their hands in her direction out of fear of Sacred Family retaliation, but in front of such benefits who would care?

She is extremely beautiful, with an unparalleled talent, each and every family is jumping over each other to form a connection with her.

'Xiao Ninger truly is talented, even with my calculations she should have reached Silver Rank only now, but she is actually much better.' Nie Li thought as he leaned on his seat with a contemplating expression. "Other families wants to have an engagement with her, laughable! Toads lusting for swan meat."

"Yes, My Lord. Only someone like you is suitable for her." Jin immediately kneeled and exclaimed as he tried to express his feelings but as soon as his words feel...

*Crash*

Jin's body as if a rag doll was thrown away from the room with a crashing collision and kicked straight towards the backyard. The walls were wrecked as the study room wall facing the backyard was destroyed completely and Nie Li stood indifferently looking down from the upper floor.

"Cough!" Jin coughed blood and he was in a pathetic situation, but he instantly tried to stand up as he looked at Nie Li with fear and trepidation. "Forgive me My Lord, for speaking out of terms."

"Hmph!" Nie Li looked at him for a moment and directed a maid towards him as he snorted and he turned back, His eyes cold. Although he has the control over the soul of his subordinates, they are not his puppets. They cannot act against him and he would know if they have treacherous thoughts and kill them immediately but they have independent thought as well, which isn't something that Nie Li despises he actually welcome their individuality.

Nie Li even appreciate this, he has always treat them with proper etiquettes, and has a good relationship with his people but they should always understand the line. The line between a master and a servant.