I have practiced so well that every attack I make is sure to hit.

When the master and the disciple met in a foreign land, they had endless things to talk about.

That night the master and the disciple got drunk.

Pengcheng also drank a lot of wine.

He decided to stay in the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts School, and the three of them would take part in the Haotian Sect's assessment together.

Under the influence of alcohol, Zhang Lingfeng said worriedly: "Master, I haven't awakened my spiritual roots yet. I'm afraid I can't pass the Haotian Sect's assessment. If you become a disciple of the Haotian Sect, remember to tell my wife not to worry about me. If I can't pass the assessment and enter the Haotian Sect, I will find a way to become a disciple of the Talisman Master and enter the Haotian Sect to find her."

Zhang Lingfeng's heart was filled with anxiety. He had yet to awaken his spiritual roots, which made him very worried that he would not be able to pass the assessment of the Haotian Sect and would not be able to be with Chen Duling.

This anxiety was like a huge rock, pressing on his heart and making it hard for him to breathe.

Ao Dagang thought for a moment and said, "Ling Feng, you don't have to worry too much. Although awakening spiritual roots is indeed a difficult problem, there are solutions. I heard that the Shadow Organization has a kind of elixir that can awaken spiritual roots. Although it is priceless, as long as you complete the corresponding tasks, you can exchange it for it."

When Zhang Lingfeng heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

He looked up at Ao Dagang, his tone firm: "Master, is what you said true? Then we must go and try it!"

Ao Dagang nodded and said, "Of course it's true. However, this kind of elixir is not so easy to obtain. We need to complete some difficult tasks in exchange for it. Are you willing to accept the challenge?"

Zhang Lingfeng answered without hesitation: "I am willing to! In order to pass the test and to be with Du Ling, I am willing to accept any challenge!"

Therefore, the two decided to go to the Shadow Organization to receive tasks in exchange for the elixir that awakens the spiritual roots. They knew that this would be a difficult journey, but they also believed that as long as the master and apprentice worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.

"Master, what other rewards do you think the Shadow Organization will give us besides the elixir?" Zhang Lingfeng asked with some anticipation. It was the first time for him to accept such a mission to hunt down monks, so he was inevitably a little excited.

Ao Dagang glared at him and said, "Don't just think about the reward, think about how to complete the task first. This black pockmarked guy is not that easy to deal with."

Zhang Lingfeng nodded, feeling a little more at ease. He knew that although his master looked rough and unruly, he was actually a thoughtful and responsible person. With him by his side, Zhang Lingfeng felt much more at ease.

The two continued to move forward and soon arrived at the department of the Shadow Organization. They received detailed mission information about Heimazi and learned where Heimazi had recently appeared in the Monster Forest.

On the way out of the Shadow Organization, Zhang Lingfeng suddenly remembered what happened to him on the Black Sea. He hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell Ao Dagang.

"Master, I have something to tell you." Zhang Lingfeng's voice was a little low.

Ao Dagang turned his head and looked at him, saying, "What's the matter? Tell me."

Zhang Lingfeng took a deep breath and said, "I encountered some troubles when I was in the Black Sea. Someone in the Shadow Organization issued a mission to kill me."

Ao Dagang frowned when he heard this and said, "What? There is such a thing! Do you know who issued the task?"

Zhang Lingfeng nodded and said, "I suspect it was Yun Chuanzi's disciple Wu Yong. I had some conflicts with him in the Imperial City before, and he might want to retaliate against me because of this."

Ao Dagang was silent for a moment after hearing this and said, "Wu Yong? If it's him, then it's indeed a bit troublesome. But you don't have to worry too much, I'm here. Let's complete Heimazi's mission first, and then go find Wu Yong to settle the score!"

Zhang Lingfeng felt warm at heart when he heard this. He looked at Ao Dagang gratefully and said, "Thank you, Master! I will definitely work hard to practice and live up to your expectations!"

Ao Dagang smiled and said, "Okay! As long as you have this determination and perseverance, I believe you will be able to become an outstanding cultivator! Let's go!"

"Master, do we really want to accept this mission?" Zhang Lingfeng asked hesitantly. He found out that Heimaizi was a powerful cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm, and he was also a Foundation Establishment Realm expert decades ago. He couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Ao Dagang glared at him and said, "Of course. This black pockmarked man has committed many evil deeds. Killing him will not only earn us the reward from the Shadow Organization, but also help the people get rid of harm. What are you afraid of? You can rest assured that I am here."

Zhang Lingfeng nodded, feeling a little more at ease. He knew that his master was cunning and changeable, and would not dare to do anything without being sure of it.

So after receiving the task, the two of them set out to hunt down the black pockmarked beast.

Of course, before taking action, the two spent two days making relevant preparations.

A few days later, the master and his disciple entered the depths of the monster forest.

The trees here are denser and the light is dimmer. From time to time, you can hear the roars of some monsters, which makes people tremble with fear.

Ao Dagang and Zhang Lingfeng moved forward cautiously. Their goal was to find Heimazi's hiding place and then ambush and kill him.

"Master, do you think this black-faced guy will really be active in this area?" Zhang Lingfeng asked uncertainly.

Ao Dagang nodded and said, "According to the intelligence provided by the Shadow Organization, Heimazi often appears in this area. As long as we set a trap here, we will definitely be able to wait for him."

The two began to set up traps and ambushes.

Ao Dagang was responsible for setting up some mechanisms and traps, while Zhang Lingfeng was responsible for placing some confusing obstacles around.

They worked for a whole day before finally setting the trap.

As night fell, the Monster Forest was completely silent.

Zhang Lingfeng and Ao Dagang hid in the dark, quietly waiting for Heimazi's arrival.

However, as time passed, there was still no sign of Heimazi.

"Master, do you think this black-faced guy has already noticed our trap?" Zhang Lingfeng asked anxiously.

Ao Dagang shook his head and said, "It's impossible. Our trap is so cleverly set, he can't possibly detect it. Let's wait and see."

However, just as they were about to continue waiting, they suddenly heard a deafening roar, and a huge monster rushed out of the dense forest and headed straight for their trap.

"Oh no! It's a monster!" Zhang Lingfeng exclaimed. He didn't expect that he would be so unlucky to be attacked by a monster.

Ao Dagang's face also changed, but he quickly calmed down. He whispered to Zhang Lingfeng, "Don't panic! This is a demon beast in the foundation-building stage, but our trap is aimed at Heimazi, so it may not be able to deal with it. You hide first, and I will lead it away."

Zhang Lingfeng nodded and quickly hid in the bushes beside him, while Ao Dagang rushed out and diverted the attention of the monster. He attracted the monster's attention while running and led it away from the trap.

Zhang Lingfeng hid in the grass, watching the fierce battle between Ao Dagang and the monster, his heart full of worry. He knew that although his master had a high level of cultivation, it was still very dangerous for him to face a monster in the Foundation Establishment Realm. He wanted to go out to help, but was stopped by Ao Dagang's eyes.

Ao Dagang fought the monster for a full half hour before finally defeating it. He came back covered in wounds and looked at Zhang Lingfeng and asked, "Are you okay?"

Zhang Lingfeng shook his head and said, "I'm fine, Master, are you injured?"

Ao Dagang smiled and said, "It's okay, just some superficial injuries. We still have to wait for Heimazi."

The two continued to wait for Heimaizi to appear, but there was no movement that night, so they had to rest there for one night and prepare to continue looking for Heimaizi's trace the next day.

The next morning, the two continued to move forward. They expanded the search range, hoping to find Heimazi's hiding place. However, after a whole day, they still didn't find any clues.

"Master, do you think that the black-faced guy has left this area?" Zhang Lingfeng asked in frustration. Ao Dagang frowned and said, "That shouldn't be the case. According to the intelligence from the Shadow Organization, he has been active in this area recently. Let's try to find him."

The two continued to move forward, their hearts heavy.

However, just when they were about to give up, they suddenly heard a fight coming from the front.

"Master, listen! There is a sound of fighting ahead!" Zhang Lingfeng shouted excitedly.

Ao Dagang was also excited and said, "Let's go! Let's go and take a look!"

The two of them hurried over and saw Heimazi fighting fiercely with a Foundation Establishment Realm monster in an open space in front of them.

Heimazi's swordsmanship is extremely sharp, and every move and every style contains powerful spiritual power.

The monster also had thick skin and flesh, and was extremely powerful. It could bite a huge rock into pieces with one bite.

"Good opportunity! Let's take advantage of it!" Ao Dagang whispered to Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng nodded, and the two of them quietly approached the battlefield.

They waited for the best opportunity to arrive, ready to deal a fatal blow to Heimazi.

Finally, when Heimazi and the monster were fighting fiercely, Ao Dagang and Zhang Lingfeng launched attacks at the same time.

The long sword in Ao Dagang's hand turned into a sharp blade light and went straight to Heimaizi's back, while Zhang Lingfeng took the opportunity to launch the last move of the Eight Styles of Ghost Sword and slashed at Heimaizi's neck.

Heimazi was horrified when he saw this, and he quickly swung his sword to block.

However, Ao Dagang and Zhang Lingfeng's attacks were coordinated perfectly, and he was unable to resist at all.

In the end, his chest was hit by Ao Dagang's sword, and his neck was cut off by Zhang Lingfeng's ghost-head knife.

He let out a scream and fell to the ground.

Ao Dagang and Zhang Lingfeng smiled at each other, their hearts filled with the joy of victory. They successfully hunted down Heimazi and completed the mission of the Shadow Organization.

However, just as they were about to leave, they suddenly heard a deafening roar. Another Foundation Establishment Realm monster rushed out of the dense forest and headed straight for them.

"Oh no! It's another monster!" Zhang Lingfeng exclaimed.

Ao Dagang's expression also changed, but he quickly calmed down.

He whispered to Zhang Lingfeng, "Don't panic! We are prepared this time and will definitely be able to deal with it. Come with me!"

Zhang Lingfeng nodded, and the two rushed out at the same time. They attacked the monster in perfect harmony and soon defeated it.

After the battle, Ao Dagang and Zhang Lingfeng both breathed a sigh of relief.

They smiled at each other, their hearts filled with the joy of victory and a sense of accomplishment. They successfully hunted down Heimazi and defeated a Foundation Establishment monster. This was undoubtedly a very successful experience.

"Master, what should we do now?" Zhang Lingfeng asked.

Ao Dagang thought for a moment and said, "Let's go back to the Daxuan Dynasty first.

Your cultivation is still too low. I have to help you exchange a pill for awakening your spiritual roots so that you can also enter the foundation-building stage. This way, our future training in the Monster Forest will be safer."

Zhang Lingfeng was excited when he heard this.

He knew that his master had sacrificed a lot for him, and now he had to exchange it for elixirs that could awaken his spiritual roots.

This filled his heart with gratitude and respect.

"Master, thank you! I will definitely work hard to practice and live up to your expectations!" Zhang Lingfeng said firmly.

Ao Dagang smiled and said, "Okay! As long as you have this determination and perseverance, I believe you can become an outstanding cultivator! Let's go!"

The two chatted and laughed all the way out of the Monster Forest and returned to the Daxuan Dynasty.

Ao Dagang, holding the head of Heima Zi, strode into the gate of the Shadow Organization with big strides.

After some negotiations, he finally exchanged for a precious elixir for awakening spiritual roots and a prescription for Qi Gathering Powder.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face and his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

After returning to the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts School, Ao Dagang solemnly handed the elixir that could awaken the spiritual roots to Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng took the pill, his eyes flashing with excitement.

He knew what this pill meant to him. It was a crucial step on his path to becoming a strong man.

However, when Zhang Lingfeng was about to express his gratitude to Ao Dagang, he unexpectedly discovered that Ao Dagang did not stop his actions.

Ao Dagang took out the prescription for Qi Gathering Powder from his arms and studied it carefully.

His eyes revealed an unprecedented eagerness and desire.

Zhang Lingfeng was stunned. Only then did he realize that it was true that Ao Dagang helped him exchange the elixir, but Ao Dagang also had his own plans.

He wanted to take this opportunity to obtain the recipe for Qi Gathering Powder and become a pharmacist.

This discovery surprised Zhang Lingfeng a little, but it also made him admire Ao Dagang's vision and determination even more.

Ao Dagang looked at the prescription with a frown, as if he was thinking about something.

Suddenly, he turned and walked towards a corner of the martial arts hall, where lived an alchemist who had lost all his skills.

Although this alchemist lost his cultivation for some reason, his alchemy skills are still superb.

Ao Dagang has always wanted to learn the art of alchemy from him, but he has never had the opportunity.

Now, the opportunity has finally come.

Ao Dagang expressed his wish to the alchemist, hoping to get his guidance and learn how to refine the Qi Gathering Powder. (End of this chapter)