Jiangshan Fengwuzhi

Chapter 285 Reopening the Training Grounds
In the distance were towering mountains and the majestic city walls of Jusai. Zhao Er stood at the door, holding a round-topped yellow banner in his hand.

The yellow banner swayed in the wind, and the small bells tied to it wobbled but made no sound.

This is one of the rare treasures presented as tribute to the Kingdom of Rui. It is called the Sound-Blocking Banner, which can ensure that conversations in the vicinity cannot be heard by outsiders.

Inside the room, Zhao Boheng, still not quite understanding what Gu Jingnian was saying, asked in astonishment.

"What did the Wing King mean by what he just said?"

“I said, the Kaiping Division reminded me that I have a way to capture the Womin from the border.” Gu Jingnian repeated tirelessly, “At that time, I would like to ask Mr. Zhao to refine them into elixirs of immortality.”

"This……"

"Is it difficult?" Gu Jingnian asked. "This is a reward given to me by the God."

Zhao Boheng finally came to his senses and said, "Congratulations, Prince Yi!"

"Shhh."

Gu Jingnian raised his finger to make a shushing gesture, and then said, "This matter has not yet been accomplished, so there is no need to rush to congratulate me."

After saying that, he frowned slightly, revealing a hint of distress, and said, "If I really get the person, I still need to rescue my sister first."

"Yes."

Zhao Boheng responded, glancing briefly at Gu Jingnian's expression. He thought to himself that the Wing King was also beginning to change. When people have the opportunity to live forever, why would they continue to care about those feelings? He figured it wouldn't be long before the Wing King gave up on rescuing Gu Caiwei.

Finally, Gu Jingnian said, "It will take some time for Yingyao to bring the Womin people to find me. You can wait patiently in Jusai City. This area is within the Gu family's sphere of influence. No one can use their special abilities here, so there is no need to worry."

Zhao Boheng replied, "Rest assured, Prince Yi, I will do my utmost to refine medicine for you."

Gu Jingnian turned and walked out.

After passing by Zhao Er, he suddenly turned around and said something else.

"By the way, can the Fire Lord beside me be refined into pills?"

Zhao Boheng and his two disciples were both taken aback.

A sense of fear rose in Zhao Boheng's heart, and he quickly bowed and said, "Of course."

Gu Jingnian nodded lightly and left.

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The next day, Gu Jingnian had Huo Bo accompany him, taking Zhao Boheng and his apprentice to the refining site in Jusai City.

This place was built by Gu Beiming, and it was originally a place with plenty of talent and very busy.

The last time Gu Jingnian came, he was filled with righteous indignation and destroyed the place in a fit of rage. At that time, he never imagined that one day he would order the reconstruction of the place.

The reconstruction was carried out very quickly.

In just half a month, Liang Xin had prepared everything.

The traces of fire and blood were washed away completely, and all kinds of utensils and medicinal materials were arranged neatly.

Liang Xin changed his clothes, tucked his hair and long beard into them, and led more than ten disciples to greet Gu Jingnian at the gate.

Upon meeting Zhao Boheng, Liang Xin was overjoyed and repeatedly expressed his admiration for Zhao Boheng, saying that he would be extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to serve as Zhao Boheng's deputy in the future.

Everything was ready, and they prepared to refine the medicine. However, there weren't many extraordinary individuals capable of doing so, so they brought in some extraordinary individuals captured from the Xiaoyi Army.

Gu Jingnian then set a different rule for the refining plant than before.

Previously, Gu Beiming wanted to acquire more superpowers, which required research and trials, often costing the lives of many superhumans and ordinary people. Gu Jingnian's needs were much simpler. He needed to refine pills with the blood of superhumans, instructing that only a portion of the blood be drawn each time so that the superhumans could recover and continuously supply the blood needed for refining.

On the first day, he had Zhao Boheng draw a basin of blood from him, remove the impurities, and refine only a small red pill.

This is Zhao Boheng's secret method, which combines alchemy techniques from the realm, but it is only effective when taken by a person of the same kind.

After Gu Jingnian left the refining field with the pill, he summoned the weak pig-like man, Axu.

"Little Lord."

Every time A-Xu bowed, his eyes were filled with deep respect for Gu Jingnian, even though Gu Jingnian had clearly never done anything remarkable for him.

Since being rescued by Gu Jingnian, A-Xu's complexion has improved somewhat, but his body is still as frail as ever, as if he would fall over at the slightest breeze, and no matter how much he eats, there is no improvement.

"Here, have this. Open your hand."

Gu Jingnian placed the pills on Axu's outstretched hands, but did not say where the pills came from.

He understood the saying "a little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment." Sometimes, when doing someone a favor, it's best to maintain a sense of mystery.

Axu was terrified, holding the pills but not daring to eat them, and said, "This humble one..." "Eat them." Gu Jingnian didn't let him waste any more words and directly ordered.

"Yes." Ah Xu then tilted his head back and swallowed the pill in one gulp.

He felt a faint burning sensation in his abdomen and was somewhat at a loss.
Gu Jingnian watched for a while and then asked, "Can you feel any changes?"

"I...I don't know."

"Let's lift it up." Gu Jingnian lifted a large rock from the roadside.

Ah-xu obediently went over and tried to move the stone with both hands, but ultimately failed.

But there was a hint of surprise in his eyes as he said, "Young Master, I feel like I've become stronger."

"Really?" Gu Jingnian was surprised that he was originally so weak, and said, "Then it has some effect."

If this pill works, it might become a powerful tool for him to win over the Undead Army, but the dosage is too small. He also can't have his blood drawn too frequently.

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have killed Chu Danqing directly; I should have captured him and used him to make medicine.

There's also Liu Yuchuan; if there's an opportunity in the future, we should capture him alive.

"Young Master," A-Xu stepped forward, rubbing his hands nervously, and said, "May I plead with you on my behalf?"

"how?"

"Many pigs have been captured in Jusai City, and they are all willing to serve the young lord."

"I understand, I will plead with Fourth Brother."

In fact, Gu Jingnian had long planned to release and win over the captured "pig people," but he didn't have many means to do so, and they weren't very strong. Therefore, Zhao Boheng would next extract the blood of the "pig people" to try and refine pills that could make them stronger. If this method succeeded, Gu Jingnian would soon have a group of powerful and loyal subordinates.

The difficulty lies in the fact that the boar people themselves are not strong, and the elixirs they refine do not have this effect; further research is needed.

After that day, no one ever saw Huo Bo again in the city of Jusai...

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While preparing for the wedding, Gu Jingnian secretly made arrangements, waiting for Shen Jichi to arrive.

He was still unsure whether Shen Jichi would come, but he had given Shen Jichi enough reasons.

Meanwhile, Lu Maoxiu had quietly slipped away and gone alone to Zhenyun Pass to seek help, conveying the message that Gu Beiming was willing to betray and return to Rui Kingdom. He had even paved the way for Shen Jichi to retake Jusai City. (The text also mentions the withheld tribute from the strange people and the potential capture of Womin by Yingyao.)

However, after waiting for several more days, Gu Jingnian did not see Shen Jichi, but instead saw Han Youxin.

Since he had come, Gu Jingnian prepared a feast to welcome him.

"Haha, we've met again in Jussai."

Under a yellow banner with a round top, Han Youxin laughed heartily and said some polite words.

His two children sat behind him.

Gu Jingnian then said, "Chief Han, no one else here can hear our conversation. Speak frankly, I will capture Womin soon. What about you? When will you return the person I want?"

Han Youxin said, "Don't worry, I have already reported this matter to the higher authorities, and the garrison commander has agreed."

"I need to see the people before I can hand over Womin."

"Don't worry, the Kaiping Division won't try to scam you this time," Han Youxin said. "You and Pei Nian are getting married soon, aren't you?"

"so what?"

“Pei Wugou will come,” Han Youxin said. “The Kaiping Division’s decision to send him first shows their sincerity. Once Womin appears, they will naturally hand over your sister.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingnian was somewhat surprised.

He wouldn't refuse to save Pei Wugou first, and now that he has the ability to transmit images, he should be able to find a way to rescue Gu Caiwei and her daughter once he knows their whereabouts.

To show that he was truly confident in capturing Womin, he frankly said, "Yes."

"Then it's settled."

As Han Youxin spoke, he raised his glass in a toast.

At the same time, a voice transmission reached Gu Jingnian's ears.

"Be careful, Ruiting is not sincere. He did not allow Gu Caiwei to go west and instead kept her in the fortified city. There are also spies from the Kaiping Division."

(End of this chapter)