Advance the future and become a martial saint on earth!

Chapter 107: A talented person in a prefecture, a rare hero in a state, a proud child on the Young Dragon Monument, a righteous man in ancient times, a promise worth a thousand gold!
[The master of the talisman is granted the power to search for treasures and relics in the 500-li Earth Dragon Cave and exercise the authority of 'searching the mountain'! ]

[Magic power: 'Searching the mountains and chasing the sea' progress has greatly increased! ]

[Current: 26%→40%! ]

[The effects of the mountain-searching talents of 'spiritual perception' and 'qi-gazing' have been further improved! ]

Riding on the jade deer, passing through the mountain roads, he saw the chain of mountain towns and hunting villages, all covered with silver frost. His own technique of 'searching the mountains and catching up with the sea' had made progress, and with this trip into the treasure mountain, he would further improve.

Ji Xiu turned around and looked at the 500-li Earth Dragon Cave, and couldn't help but sigh:
"To ordinary people, it seems like a dragon's lair or a tiger's den."

"But for me, there are treasures everywhere!"

"The first time you enter, you get demon blood to temper your tendons and strengthen your bones. The second time you enter, you earn demon pills and get a big bow for free, and you also get a maid as your servant."

"This third time is even more incredible."

"Earth treasure 'Jade Marrow Cold Lotus', secret weapon 'Leaf Dragon Head'!"

“Even if it’s placed in the city, as long as the news gets out, it will attract countless people to scramble for it. Even the masters of Qigong will probably be unable to sit still!”

Gently polishing the 'Sun and Moon Jade Beads' in his pocket, Ji Xiu licked his lips:

"I just don't know where this 'Ye Longshuang Shou' Ye Wenjiang Senior has his origins and background."

"I wonder if Master Duan and Miss Jiang Li know about this?"

"I can ask about it when I return home. Otherwise, if I really master this 'secret martial art', in the eyes of others, I will be no different from other disciples of this school, which is equivalent to being labeled."

"If I run into an enemy I don't like, I might get caught. Now that I'm in Anning County, I don't need to worry about that. But Daxuan is so big, I never know if I'll run into him one day."

He thought about it carefully.

Ye Ningzhi on the side had completely changed from her clean appearance before entering the mountain, and her body was covered in demon blood.

She was holding a thin sword that was filled with murderous intent but not stained with blood. Upon closer inspection, her whole feeling was very different from when she came.

Seeing Cai Ling'er's dejected look, Ye Ningzhi felt a little strange:
"what happened to you?"

Cai Ling'er followed Ji Xiu and looked up at the sky:

"You don't understand, you don't know what you've missed."

She put her hands behind her back, looking at the vast snow, with a look of despair on her face. Then she looked at Ye Ningzhi with a sad face:
"Just now, we found a stone tablet that recorded the 'Secret Martial Arts'! Unfortunately, the time was too short, and it disappeared before we could even record it."

"You have a great talent for martial arts. If you were here at that time, you might have been able to understand a little bit!"

Ye Ningzhi raised her eyebrows and looked at Ji Xiu's back as he rode the Jade Deer:

"Just because you haven't figured it out doesn't mean others can't figure it out."

Following her gaze, Cai Ling'er frowned and shouted:
"Hey, Miss Ye, you've been beaten up like a fool, right? Secret martial arts, secret martial arts, it's not about cultivating strength and hiding martial arts!"

"Looking through the entire city, is there anyone who can understand the true meaning of a secret martial art with just a few glances?"

"What a monstrous talent that must be!"

"A talented person in the prefecture, a rare hero in the state, a child of destiny who can leave his name on the 'Young Dragon Monument' and has the potential to become a martial saint or immortal in the future?"

"Maybe only if you have that kind of strength can you do it."

"But how can such a thing happen in such a small place like ours?"

Cai Ling'er's face was full of disbelief.

But Ye Ningzhi looked at Ji Xiuyun calmly, not at all troubled by the "gains and losses", and just shook her head, saying without hesitation:
"If it's Senior Brother Ji, I don't think it's impossible."

There was a serious look on her face, her pocket was filled with magic pills, and her waist was wrapped with bottles and jars, all of which were filled with the essence and blood of monsters, making her look less noble than a lady in a mansion.

only.
The blade, on the contrary, became even sharper, causing the girl to undergo a transformation.

If we say that the previous Ye Ningzhi was just a sword with a hidden edge, she looked quite extraordinary, but she was actually lacking in skills.

Now, the sharp edge hidden deep within the scabbard has been slightly revealed, enough to make people's skin feel cold.

Cai Ling'er couldn't help but feel frightened when she was glanced at by her. She rubbed her arms, which were as white as jade and well-maintained despite the wind and rain, and bared her teeth:
"You have already completed the killing sword?"

As the saying goes, if you have a sharp knife in your heart, you will naturally have murderous intentions.

The first level of weapons training, "a kill every ten steps", means exactly this. Therefore, the first level of weapons training for martial artists across the world is called "a kill every ten steps", also known as killing with the sword, killing with the knife, and killing with the thought.

As for the second level, it was 'martial power', and Ye Ningzhi had already cultivated sword power before that, and even perfected it long ago.

In other words.

Previously, her master Ye Luan was qualified to inherit the Jinghong school's secret martial arts 'Jinghong Chuxiu'. Why didn't he pass it on to her? A big part of the reason was because of her flaws in swordsmanship.

but.
At this moment, Ye Ningzhi had gone out of the mountains to gain experience, and had washed away all the worldly things. Her sword-killing skills and sword moves had reached the highest level, and she had also reached the two thresholds of 'Golden Skin and Jade Veins' and 'Mercury Blood and Silver Marrow'.

As long as he returns to Jiangyin Prefecture, he might be able to immediately inherit the secret martial art 'Jinghong Chuxiu' and become the true core of the school, which is called the secret legacy!

"It's all thanks to Senior Brother Ji and Senior Duan's guidance."

Ye Ningzhi's eyes were fragmented, like twinkling stars, shining brightly.

It is said that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. She did not know this truth when she was sixteen years old, but now, she finally understands it.

This look made Cai Ling'er feel overwhelmed, and she thought to herself that this bitch was really stubborn. This had nothing to do with him and his disciple. It was just that your grandmother and your master protected you too well and never let you go out to see blood!
In another two years, with teaching by example, won’t you be able to achieve success?
But obviously Ye Ningzhi didn't think so.

She had checked Ji Xiu's background. He was able to rise from a groom to this level in just three months. If he was a noble in the mansion, he might have been able to do it by taking drugs.

But she, a noble lady who had been training her muscles and bones since she was young and striving to break the limit, was suppressed to this extent.
Even a rare talent in a state cannot do it in such a short time.

In that case,

Why couldn't he be comparable to the legendary genius listed on the 'Young Dragon Monument' and become a future title seed! ?
That level, the martial saint's robe, the human immortal's true treasure, it is estimated that it is not impossible to comprehend the truth, not to mention
The secret martial art of Qigong!
"Brother Ji, here are the demon cores of three hundred-year-old demons, as well as the essence of more than a dozen kinds of demons. You told me to pick them all."

"Well done, do you want some money?"

"No, no, as long as I can stay with Senior Brother Ji and comprehend the true meaning of martial arts, let alone silver, even pure gold would be worth it!"

"Oh? Are you so willing to do that?"

"Then if I can comprehend the 'secret martial arts' of this mountain in the future, I will allow you to watch from the sidelines, how about that?"

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Nearby Anning County, the sun was setting in the west. Listening to the two of them singing in unison all the way, and Ye Ningzhi's eyes full of trust at the end, Cai Ling'er pouted:
"One dares to brag, the other dares to believe, they got together."

"Humph!"

She wanted to see what one of these two guys could teach and what the other could learn!
Ji Xiu rode on the magic deer and just stepped into Anning County.

As soon as they met, they encountered a huge group of warriors who were about to leave the county.

The leaders among them were big names like Di Yuan from the Postmaster, Feng Zhengming from the Fengyun Society, the alchemist Xu Li who was said to have a great reputation, and the warrior guards who came down from the merchant ship, among whom there were many masters who were proficient in skin refining.

As soon as they saw Ji Xiu, especially the two ladies in the mansion, Cai Ling'er and Ye Ningzhi, who were both quite famous in the big business circles in the capital, followed behind him, even though they had heard of them before, there was still a flash of surprise in their eyes.

Unexpectedly, this kind of arrogance was ranked on a list by many people in the palace and regarded as the legitimate daughter of a "high-ranking family".

It turned out to be just as the rumors said. He was completely obedient to this county hero. It was hard to believe even when meeting him in person.

However, Di Yuan has always been good at cultivating his Qi, and the strange look in his eyes only flashed for a moment.

Then, with a smile on his face and eagerness, he was about to step forward and hold Ji Xiu's arm and chat happily:
"Mr. Ji, what a coincidence!"

"Not long ago, I went to your house to visit you. I wanted to see what a young hero you are. Unfortunately, I heard that you were away from home. I was very disappointed. I didn't expect to run into you here."

Before he could finish his words, the talisman in his sleeve suddenly vibrated slightly and led directly into Ji Xiu's pocket, causing him to stop talking immediately and look at Ji Xiu in astonishment.

at the same time.

Behind him, the great alchemist Xu Li, who was wearing a wide-sleeved robe, also looked at Ji Xiu at the same time, his eyes fixed:
"Little friend."

"Forgive me for bothering you a little."

"Did you obtain any 'earth treasures' or spiritual objects during your visit to the Earth Dragon Cave?"

"For example, the Jadeite Cold Lotus can be used as medicine to treat stubborn and chronic diseases?" Ji Xiu frowned.

Behind him, Cai Ling'er stepped forward and whispered:

"You are out of touch with the news in the county and don't know that now in the prefecture, skills are flourishing and all kinds of industries are thriving. There are all kinds of 'various' methods."

"For example, if this alchemist Xu Li wants to enter the Earth Dragon Cave to search for earth treasures, how does he find them? Of course he has a way."

"The human immortal martial arts has the 'Secret Medicine Pill' as a side skill, and among the immortal methods, there is also the 'Talisman Method' which is used to protect the way."

"Talismans can not only enable practitioners with low Taoist skills and weak spirits to possess various fighting methods, but also other strange methods."

"For example, right now, Xu Li and Di Yuan's group are most likely wearing the special 'Spiritual Amulet' for searching for spiritual inspiration of earth treasures."

"As long as you are within a hundred meters and touch a living being, you will get a slight feedback. The closer the distance, the stronger the perception."

"It is said that this method was picked out from some magical powers called 'Shu Dao' from the mouths of those outsiders who practice Taoism, and refined into talismans for practitioners to use."

"But talismans are often extremely valuable. After all, they are products of the outside world. They came to Daxuan across the ocean. The cost may not have been high, but there are few talisman masters, and things are often more valuable because they are rare. You know."

"So people in the palace who are not of high birth and do not have enough assets can't afford this kind of thing."

Cai Linger, who had dabbled in all kinds of unconventional methods, knew them all very well and had a very deep understanding of them. She could tell the changes in the expressions of several people at a glance.

Uh.

Spiritual talisman?

Hearing such mysterious things, Ji Xiu couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Are you observing and picking up spiritual objects from the magical powers of the Tao?
It sounds like it is indeed similar to the spiritual perception he gained from comprehension of 'searching mountains and chasing seas'!

Although the efficacy is greatly reduced.

But there is no guarantee that this group of people will be lucky. If I don’t go out hunting today, I’m afraid that the local treasures and secrets may really be taken away by others first!

Everyone has awakened to their innate wisdom, but I didn't expect there is also a Daxuan version of 'the rich rely on technology, the poor rely on mutation'!
Ji Xiu secretly complained in his heart.

At this moment, Ye Ningzhi stood in front of him without making a sound, her face stern, and she spoke coldly:

"Master Alchemist, all the sacred mountains and rivers in this world are treasures created by nature. No matter what treasures or natural materials they have, whoever gets them will own them."

"Even if Senior Brother Ji got the treasure, he got there first, so the treasure already has an owner."

"Even if your original purpose was to get the Jade Marrow Cold Lotus, now that it has been obtained by others, you have lost the opportunity. Please go back."

Looking at the bloodstained and murderous girl from the jade shop Ye family, Xu Li felt a chill on his back, and his soul was startled, as if a thorn was in his back:

"How come I didn't realize this little girl's swordsmanship was so advanced when I was on the boat?"

"Could it be that at such a young age, she has already achieved such accomplishments without showing off her talent? That's really amazing."

But the word "senior brother" made Xu Li's heart sink.

Duan Chenzhou's disciple, the Feixian Temple master Fan Nansong, regarded him as the ancestor, and the noble ladies in the mansion scrambled to surround him.
This young man's background is truly extraordinary.

Xu Li sighed:

"Little girl, what are you talking about?"

"My alchemy skills are well known throughout Jiangyin Prefecture, and I have never done anything forced."

"My friend, listen to me. The Jade Marrow Cold Lotus is a treasure of the earth. If it is refined into a secret medicine, it will be priceless. It will be of great use to me."

"If you sell it to me, I have heard Huang Xuan mention that you have a talent for alchemy. In this case, I can pass on the Qi Dan Medicine Book to you, and then trade with you a treasure of the same quality that can enhance your cultivation. How do you think?"

After thinking for a while, he added:
"The Great Demonic Pill that you had before, which had lost all its aura, was made by me. You should be familiar with my craftsmanship."

"If you make a deal with me, I will owe you a favor when you go to Jiangyin Prefecture. If you need to refine any secret elixir, you can come to the pharmacy to find me. How do you do that?"

To be fair, these conditions are quite generous.

Even Cai Ling'er and Ye Ningzhi couldn't help but relax their expressions after hearing this, as if the conditions were quite high and at least Ji Xiu wasn't being cheated.

But when Ji Xiu heard it.

Think carefully before you proceed.

But he still shook his head gently and uttered only one sentence:

"Master Xu Dan's kindness is appreciated."

“But”

The young man smiled in the cold wind:

"Since ancient times, there has been a saying that one can gain righteousness with a thousand gold coins."

"Although Ji Xiu is not a man of his word, but..."

"Someone once took great care of me. I promised that if I could find a treasure like the Jade Marrow Cold Lotus that could cure serious illnesses, I would refine a pill for him to heal his body and cure his old illness."

"So, I appreciate your kindness."

"I just feel ashamed to teach."

After saying this, Ji Xiu rode away on a deer.

Only Xu Li and his group, who were about to enter the mountain, were left with a dazed look on their faces, as if they had not expected that even such conditions could not impress the young man.

In the evening, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, in the medicine hall.

Old man Huang Xuan was wrapped in cashmere, shivering as he huddled beside the alchemy furnace, refining the Baicao Pills and Quhan Pills with his disciple Zheng Jun.

Early this morning, a message came from Ji's residence on West Street, saying that he had something to do today and could not come.

Huang Xuan also expressed his understanding of this. After all, things are different now. Ji has risen to become a popular and powerful person in the county. He is busy with all kinds of affairs and has no time or energy to come to his small pharmacy. It is understandable.

Huang Xuan had seen too much of the so-called warmth and coldness of human nature and the fickleness of the world in the provincial capital.

He really has no resentment or blame.

On the contrary, even after he became successful, Ji still came here every day regardless of rain or shine, saving him so much time. He really thought that he was a young man with good character and virtues.

At least it's much better than those people who take advantage of others' misfortunes and are so heartless.

When the door of the pharmacy rang, Xu Li came back with his men, looking disappointed.

Hearing the noise and seeing this famous master alchemist, Huang Xuan forced a smile, hurriedly put down his work, and ran over:

"Master Alchemist, didn't you want to go into the mountains to look for medicine? Why are you back like this?"

He didn't finish his question.

But under the moonlight, there was a young man with a fluttering cloak, dressed in black, looking dusty. He rode on a green-horned deer under the moonlight and sprinkled with stars, and knocked on the door to visit.

"Ji boy, why are you here at this time?"

Huang Xuan was a little confused.

however,
Ji Xiu smiled without saying anything. He just opened a treasure box from his arms, revealing a chalcedony cold lotus swaying in the wind, which made his expression freeze immediately.

"Old Huang, didn't you say that the Jade Marrow Cold Lotus could cure your chronic illness?"

"It's too much trouble to make pills every day. It delays the cultivation of a genius like me. From today on, I won't make pills anymore."

"How about I use the treasure of the land to pay off my debt?"

"My time should be more valuable than this kind of 'earth treasure', right?"

Ji Xiu had a smile on his face.

And Xu Li on one side
The originally lost expression suddenly became slightly shocked.

He pointed at Ji Xiu and couldn't help but say:
"My dear friend, is this what you meant by a promise worth a thousand gold?!"

(End of this chapter)