Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain Chapter 2789 - 2788: Tian Sha’s Purpose

Under the tranquil night sky, moonlight flows like water, softly pouring into the modest chamber where Lin Dong stays.

Yet within the chamber, the air is far from serene like the outside world. A covert clash of divine senses is silently taking place.

Lin Dong remains seated in the lotus position, eyes firmly shut, expression grave, encircled by subtle waves of mental energy.

Only moments ago, he detected an alien divine sense trying to breach his mind sea. He instantly recognized its owner.

It was Tian Sha!

Tian Sha is stationed at the Dragon Country War Department Base, just a short distance away.

To think he would probe in this manner—it was a blatant sign of disrespect and challenge toward Lin Dong.

Fury ignited in Lin Dong’s chest, yet he kept his composure. He responded with a far more cunning tactic.

His eyes gradually parted, sharp intelligence flashing within, as a powerful surge of mental energy erupted from his core.

This mental energy swiftly engulfed the room housing Tian Sha.

Like a raging torrent, it flooded every corner of the space, shattering the barriers Tian Sha had set up in an instant. Those defenses, which appeared impregnable, crumbled like paper before Lin Dong’s overwhelming mental might.

Then, Lin Dong’s mental energy morphed into an unseen cage, sealing off the entire room airtight, forging a impenetrable mental barrier that pinned Tian Sha inside completely.

Tian Sha’s face twisted with a mix of shock and resignation.

He never imagined the foe’s mental power could be this formidable.

Not only did it pinpoint his ancient martial sensing divine sense, but it also effortlessly demolished his protective arrays.

And now it had encased his room with mental power.

With a wry grin, he spoke, "Brother, I harbor no ill will—it was just curiosity. Please withdraw your mental power."

Lin Dong’s mouth hooked into a frosty smirk; he stayed silent but sent a mental transmission only Tian Sha could hear, his tone chilling:

"You struck first, so don’t fault me for striking back. In this world, power rules all, and the mighty dictate the laws."

Hearing this deepened Tian Sha’s bitterness. He admitted his mistake this time, so he yielded once more:

"Brother, I truly meant no harm. I was simply too curious about you. I was wrong, really wrong."

Lin Dong showed no softening, his voice remaining glacial:

"Heh, intent or not, scanning me with divine sense crossed my line. Since you enjoy spying, feel what it’s like to be watched. From now on, my mental power stays fixed on you."

A cold dread gripped Tian Sha’s heart. He realized that with Lin Dong’s mental power monitoring him constantly, all privacy would vanish—a torturous blow and utter humiliation for a Heavenly Realm Martial Artist.

He quickly pleaded, "What will it take for you to release me? I’ll offer compensation to atone for my error."

"I possess a third-grade elixir, a millennium Spring Encountering Tree, and a Semi Medicine King herb. Pick one as recompense for my impulsiveness."

Lin Dong’s eyes narrowed faintly, as if mulling over Tian Sha’s offer.

After a pause, he responded deliberately:

"If treasures fix your messes, then prove your sincerity. I’ll take the millennium Spring Encountering Tree, but one won’t do—I demand three."

Tian Sha’s countenance shifted at these words. The millennium Spring Encountering Tree was an exceedingly rare spiritual treasure. Even for him, it came by sheer luck.

He wavered briefly, then chuckled bitterly, "Brother, that’s quite the demand. Millennium Spring Encountering Trees demand extreme conditions to thrive, and they don’t grow in bunches as some claim. I’m fortunate to have one—where would extras be?"

Lin Dong let out a cold huff, his gaze radiating unyielding resolve:

"Don’t try to trick me, Tian Sha. Though your full background eludes me, I know the truth about the millennium Spring Encountering Tree. If you refuse, we’ll hash this out at the War God Competition."

No one grasps the growth habits of the millennium Spring Encountering Tree better than Lin Dong.

He knows they usually cluster together.

Find one, and others are likely nearby.

Tian Sha saw he couldn’t brush this off lightly. After calculating gains and losses, he nodded in defeat:

"You’ve got the upper hand. Fine, I’ll pay up. But promise once I hand over the millennium Spring Encountering Trees, this ends for good."

Lin Dong’s lips curved faintly, the mental prison dissolved, and he rose unhurriedly, his voice laced with quiet triumph:

"Deal."

And so, the uproar from the spying attempt resolved temporarily through Tian Sha’s concession.

The tension from the exchange lingered faintly, mingled with a fragile equilibrium and ease.

Lin Dong eased his eyes shut, drawing back his intangible mental power like receding waves into his body.

He knew in this unseen showdown, he’d secured a vital win without lifting a finger.

Meanwhile, Tian Sha cut a solitary figure in the darkness, though a subtle gleam of respect flickered in his eyes, hidden from view.

Feeling Lin Dong withdraw the mental power, he dashed from his room like a whirlwind and reached Lin Dong’s door.

Then, he pulled out three hefty wooden crates from his spatial pouch.

Within lay the three millennium Spring Encountering Trees Lin Dong desired, every leaf pulsing with vibrant vitality—the key component for crafting ’Deadwood Dan’.

To Lin Dong, these were invaluable gems.

"Brother, you’re incredible—I’m convinced." Tian Sha’s tone held genuine respect tinged with wry humor.

He set the crates before Lin Dong gently, adding, "We clashed at first, but from this, I hope we can find chances to work together ahead."

Lin Dong offered a subtle smile, thoughts veiled behind it.

"Cooperation? Like aiding the Dragon Country War Department to seize first place in the War God Competition?" He steered the talk toward a lofty, elusive goal, eyes slyly gleaming.

He sensed Tian Sha craved more than mere glory or rank.

Some deeper motive drove him, and his next words would unveil the true aim of this visit.

Tian Sha’s brows knit slightly, as if pondering deeply. After a prolonged silence, he spoke, voice threaded with intricate feelings:

"Brother, are you truly clueless or just feigning? Have you not caught wind of the whispers about the Five Elements Land?"

Lin Dong’s pulse quickened inwardly, but he feigned intrigue on his face:

"What whispers? I devote myself to cultivation, ignorant of worldly affairs."

"I only know the Five Elements Land hosts this War God Competition. Beyond that, nothing."