The years when I explored the fairyland.

Chapter 173 Chapter 170: Arrangement and Apprenticeship Ceremony (Two in One)

As a dual-system "Water and Shock" of "Inverted Sky River Method", Chu Zhou has only made some achievements in "Water Method" so far, and has not even touched the door of "Shock Method".

After much difficulty, Chu Zhou finally got the new advanced course "Introduction to the Shock System Magic". Although he felt sorry for the 600 merit points, he finally redeemed it.

As for the result, he was naturally not disappointed!
The so-called "Zhen Fa" originates from the spiritual inspiration of heaven and earth with the Zhen attribute, representing the shock and fluctuation of the universe.

The more obvious ones are, of course, everywhere, such as the fluctuations of water flow, light, sound, etc.

However, it is worth 600 merit points and is an advanced course at the 'initial understanding' level, so it naturally has its own unique features.

Simply put, the starting point of the course is not just ordinary shocks and fluctuations, but can be expanded to the macro field, including mountains, rivers, earth veins, and even the universe and dimensions.

In the microscopic world, we can observe the internal structure of matter, the attraction and repulsion between molecules, and so on.

The first seismic technique he learned was called "Small Exploration Technique", which was used to detect inconsistencies within matter, such as weak points in weapons and hidden injuries in the human body.

This technique may seem useless, but it is actually very effective.

Just like Chu Zhou himself, with a strong physique like him, he couldn't say that he had trained to the point, let alone that he didn't have any hidden injuries.

With this 'little exploration technique', targeted corrections can be made.

For example, for weapons and magic tools, Chu Zhou can use "small exploration techniques" to discover their flaws and weaknesses.

Of course, this "small exploration technique" only has a surprising auxiliary effect and has no offensive power. However, the second technique he learned was based on the advancement and sublimation of the "small exploration technique".

"Minor destructive tactics" are targeted blasting after the vulnerable points are identified.

In terms of absolute attack power, it's just so-so, but it has a very unique effect on magical weapons and treasures.

As long as the magic has taken effect, the magic weapon will have to be remade. It can be said to be the nemesis of magic weapons and even magical weapons.

Chu Zhou used this "little destructive technique" to destroy the round mirror magic weapon. To be precise, he fiddled with the already fragile structure inside it. In just a few seconds, the spiritual pattern closed loop and structure were damaged.

Then, this powerful magic weapon was destroyed!
Of course, Chu Zhou also had to admit that the reason why he was successful was partly because the Master of Wanxiang Zhai was not a true cultivator.

When using the grandmaster's internal energy to activate a magic weapon, what is lacking is not only the power, but also the precise control and self-protection.

Chu Zhou had to admit that it was expensive for a reason. The effect and destructive power of this "shock" magic were really unique and novel.

What he is trying now is to integrate such methods into martial arts.

The immortals and the martial artists merged, the immortals were the martial artists and the martial artists were the immortals. This was theoretically the case, but in reality, there had not been much achievement so far.

Of course, there is no need to tell these details to my fellow junior brothers. I watched the wound being bandaged.

Everyone started to get busy again. Fan Tiehu and Wei Fangjie set up branches and started grilling.

The difference was that this time they caught a big one, a wild boar that had been gutted, skewered with Wei Fangjie's spear, and roasted over the fire until it was golden brown.

This time, Yi Huai also joined in. He and Fan Tiehu were responsible for one side each, some sprinkling salt, some sprinkling spices, and occasionally brushing a layer of oil.

Only Xu Cheng collected his medicine and tools, sat next to Chu Zhou, and asked, "Big Brother, do you think the drought in Tianyuan Prefecture will really affect our Tianquan County?"

Chu Zhou tilted his head slightly, his eyes a little hesitant, and said: "I don't know, it shouldn't be the case at such a long distance.

However, I can see that the owner of Wanxiang Zhai’s concerns are not false.”

As if thinking of something, Chu Zhou looked at Wei Fangjie again and said, "Fangjie, have your father's spies who took over the Wenxiang Temple from Zhongli Linghui covered Tianyuan Mansion?"

Wei Fangjie paused, frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "I don't know the details, Senior Brother. Ever since my father came into contact with Senior Zhongli, he has become mysterious.

These things were not mentioned to me, so I really don’t know whether Tianyuan Mansion has any hidden agents.

However, I have heard that the previous Wenxiang Temple should be maintained in Overlord City.

But I don’t know which one it is.”

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

Chu Zhou shook his head and said, "In any case, the goal of this trip has been achieved. After returning, I can have some peace and stability for a while.

You guys, the immortal cultivation and the auxiliary cultivation methods should all be arrested."

"Know!"

"Big Brother, don't worry."

"Then, eat!"

"Come on."

……

Not to mention the feasting that night, after all, the set goal was achieved and everyone was in a good mood. They ate and drank happily.

The journey back and forth was, of course, smooth. With such a team like theirs, no one was blind enough to stop them.

Chu Zhou didn't want to delay, so he walked almost in a straight line, rushing all the way back to Xuanzhen Temple as quickly as possible.

Standing in the Zhenwu Hall, Chu Zhou's spiritual sense explored outward like mercury, and he breathed a sigh of relief only after making sure that there were no suspicious people.

Then, the first thing he did when he returned to Xuanzhen Temple was to post the notice.

He didn't post it far away, but just set up a bulletin board at the mountain gate, posted the contents of the agreement between Xuanzhen Temple and Wanxiangzhai, and that was it.

It seems that he doesn't care much, but the news spreads faster than with wings.

It was almost like a hurricane passing through, spreading throughout Tianquan County.

The entire Tianquan County maintains a state of both boiling and stability. It sounds a bit strange, but this is the true portrayal!

Because, countless sects, martial arts schools, gangs, and warriors secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After finishing this matter, Chu Zhou began to notify people and discuss matters.

……

Xuanzhen concept,
living room.

When Wei Jinkui arrived with Zhongli Linghui and old drunkard Feng Yan, he was holding a dozen booklets in his hands.

When he saw Chu Zhou, he put the booklet on the table beside him without saying anything, and pursed his lips and said, "Master, are they all here?"

Chu Zhou took it and flipped through it, and saw that it recorded a person's name and their specific situation, including personal cultivation, martial arts proficiency, strength level, family members, businesses and so on.

He asked, "Is this what you call a roster?"

"Correct!"

Zhongli Linghui nodded and said, "There are a total of 791 people here, about half of whom are disciples of the former Wenxiang Temple.

They escaped the war and were scattered all over the place, but I found them all and about 80% of them were willing to join my Xuanzhen Temple.

However, all those who should be gathered have been gathered, and these are all the people.

The others are Wenxiang Temple's spies, scattered throughout Tianquan County, engaged in various occupations and at the same time collecting information for Wenxiang Temple.

The basic structure of this group of people is relatively complete, and the personnel are relatively well-equipped, so it is relatively easy for us to accept them.

The only problem is that there are only a few carrier pigeons left for messages."

The drunkard old man Feng Yan explained: "During the battle when Ba Zong destroyed Wen Xiang Temple, the pigeon cages were destroyed. What's left now are all used by spies from all over the place to send messages.

It is not easy to train and breed these little guys. It requires capable people and sufficient time. But if we don’t use these little guys, it will be too slow to just use people to send messages.”

Chu Zhou asked, "How many carrier pigeons can we gather now?"

Zhongli Linghui and old drunkard Feng Yan looked at each other and asked, "Are you planning to send them all to Overlord City or Tianyuan Mansion?"

"Yes!"

Chu Zhou explained: "Although Wanxiangzhai promised to share information, we can't have only one source of information."

After saying this, Chu Zhou suddenly remembered to ask, "I forgot to ask, do we have any hidden agents or spies in Tianyuan Mansion?"

Zhongli Linghui replied: "Yes, but Tianyuan Prefecture is also a prefecture with a very large area.

Wenxiang Temple only set up industries in three or two important cities, and also served as spies. Most of the manpower was actually in Overlord City.

It was very close to Ba Zong. Zhou Wu had lived in Ba Wang City for a period of time and was close to some of Ba Zong's disciples.

This is one of the reasons why Wenxiang Temple can survive. The Yunya Sword Sect is actually quite wary of this relationship."

Old drunkard Feng Yan continued, “However, it is too late to expand the intelligence network now, so the best way is to strengthen the channels of Overlord City.

As the first city of Tyrant Sect, this is the most important gathering place for news."

After a pause, he continued, "If the abbot needs it, Senior Zhongli and I will take some people with us."

Chu Zhou raised his head slightly and said, "It will be a bit dangerous going this way!"

Zhongli Linghui smiled: "Since we have taken over your job at Xuanzhen Temple, we have to do something. However, there is one thing I need to explain to the temple master."

"You tell me?"

“The remaining people in Wenxiang Temple gathered here because they trust me, and I promised to treat them accordingly.

I won't talk about their status, as they are not allowed to be seen in public, but the martial arts, secret manuals, elixirs, and wealth, these are what I promised, and they must not be missing!"

After a pause, he continued, "It costs a lot every year to support such a group of people."

Chu Zhou smiled: "What you promised is what I promised, they will not give less than what they deserve.

Moreover, I took over not only the people, but also the industry of Wenxiang Temple, which is definitely richer than you think!"

Having said this, he added: "In this case, I'll leave the matter of Overlord City to you two."

Zhongli Linghui and old drunkard Feng Yan looked at each other and said, "Let's go back and pack up, and set off in the afternoon!"

"Tomorrow, let's go tomorrow!"

Chu Zhou looked at the drunkard old man Feng Yan and asked, "Have you adjusted your body during this period?"

Feng Yan seemed to sense something, and was slightly excited, saying, "We have been prepared for this."

"In that case, tonight, I will help you achieve Xiantian, okay?"

"Really? Good! Good! Great!"

The drunkard old man Feng Yan jumped up with excitement.

"Then let's make some preparations first."

……

Zhongli Linghui and Feng Yan left. Although they postponed their departure until tomorrow, they still had a lot of things to do.

They selected personnel, prepared carrier pigeons, and prepared horses, clothes, money, tents, etc.

Anyway, it's enough to keep them busy for a while.

Zhongli Linghui was considerate enough to let Feng Yan go and rest in order to prepare for the breakthrough in the evening. However, Feng Yan only stayed there for less than a quarter of an hour before running back again.

He was in a restless mood and couldn't calm down at all. It would be better to keep busy to distract his attention.

The flower has two petals, each representing one branch.

After seeing the two off, when Chu Zhou returned to the living room again, Fan Zhong had already arrived.

He was also holding a pile of account books, which were much thicker than the "roster".

Chu Zhou asked him to sit down, picked up a book and flipped through it, then asked, "Have you taken over all the businesses under Hao Songqing's line?"

Fan Zhong said: "Some channels are broken and can no longer be connected, but most of them are received intact, about 80%."

Chu Zhou asked again: "In other words, my Xuanzhen Temple is now considered very rich?"

"Yes!"

"In that case, Uncle Fan, please help me buy some more food, as well as some daily necessities, firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea.

Fan Zhong was familiar with this operation, but he was still a little puzzled: "Master, could the matter of Tianyuan Mansion really affect us?"

Chu Zhou shook his head: "I don't know either, but let's just be prepared. It's always a good idea to store up food and build high walls."

After a pause, he reminded: “But you have to be careful and not raise the grain price drastically just because we purchase grain.

This must be paid attention to! "

"Master, please rest assured. As the largest grain merchant in Baisha County, if Xuanzhen Temple wants the grain price to go up, it must go up; if we want the price to go down, it must go down!"

"I like what you said!"

After a pause, Chu Zhou continued, "Hao Songqing, have you been okay these days?"

"He is very honest and rarely even leaves his own yard."

After a slight hesitation, Fan Zhong said, "However, he made a suggestion, and I think it is necessary to tell the master of the temple."

"what?"

"He said that the abbot had already overwhelmed Wanxiangzhai this time, and Xuanzhen Temple's title of number one in Tianquan County was well deserved.

However, even if Xuanzhen Temple has secured its position, it still needs to be widely publicized to give Tianquan County warriors a chance to attach themselves to it!"

"Advertise it? A chance to get close to me!"

Chu Zhou chewed on the meaning of these words, his eyes flickered, and he understood: "He means to hold a celebration or a grand event, and invite all the warriors of Tianquan County to come, so as to announce the status of Xuanzhen Temple?"

"That's it!"

Fan Zhong said: "I know that the master doesn't like this kind of grand ceremony and thinks it's too complicated, but I think what Mr. Hao said makes some sense.

The main thing is that if this kind of celebration is held successfully, it will announce the status of my Xuanzhen Temple to everyone in Tianquan County."

“This opinion is quite interesting!”

Chu Zhou nodded slightly, agreeing with Fan Zhong's point of view. He was not a person who would not listen to advice, but he was a little confused about the name of holding this celebration.

He is so young, it is not appropriate to celebrate his birthday. If we celebrate him in the name of becoming the number one sect in Tianquan County, it would be a little late.

A flash of inspiration came to Chu Zhou, and he suddenly asked, "Uncle Fan, what do you think of the disciple-taking ceremony?
It has been more than two years since my Xuanzhen Temple last accepted a disciple. Now, it would be great to add another batch of disciples and talents."

"How about holding another disciple-recruiting ceremony?"

　This is the only update for today, let’s combine two into one!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)