The Martial Saint Started from Scavenging

Ye Sheng took the animal skin, unfolded it, and found a prescription for a pill recorded on it in an ancient script.

Although he didn't recognize those ancient characters, after mastering the basics of literacy, he could roughly guess the meaning of some of them.

"Concentrate... Calm the soul... Calamity... Reverse..."

Ye Sheng's pupils shrank suddenly, and he was filled with surprise and doubt: Could this pill formula be related to the "Dao Calamity Body"?

At this moment, a prompt appears on the skill panel:

[An ancient elixir formula detected: "Soul-Soothing Powder." Would you like to learn it?]

"Study!" Ye Sheng thought to himself.

[Unlock Skill: Alchemy]

Current progress: 0/100 (Beginner)

[Efficacy: Mastering the refining method of this formula allows one to refine the Soul-Soothing Powder.]

[The effects of the Soul-Soothing Powder: It can temporarily suppress the backlash of Yin energy from the 'Dao Calamity Body' and stabilize the soul.]

【Materials needed: Ice Heart Grass, Century-old Rotten Wood Heart, Three-Leaf Tranquil Flower】

Ye Sheng frowned as he looked at the medicinal herbs listed in the prescription. He already had the Ice Heart Grass, but he had never even heard of the Hundred-Year-Old Rotten Wood Heart and the Three-Leaf Tranquil Flower.

"Brother, where did you find this animal hide?"

"It's right inside the cave, in a crevice in the rock," Ye Kai pointed. "I sensed a peculiar smell there, so I dug it out."

Ye Sheng walked deeper into the cave and indeed found some rotten wood chips and a tattered medicine bag scattered in the crevice of the rock.

It seems that a long time ago, a cultivator skilled in alchemy also sought refuge here. This pill formula may well have been left behind by him.

"Brother, what exactly is written on this?" Ye Kai asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Ye Sheng told him the contents of the pill formula that had been displayed on the skill panel.

"Very good!"

Ye Kai, his expression excited, said, "Brother, let's hurry and find these medicinal herbs!"

Ye Sheng shook his head and sighed, "It's not that easy. Besides the Ice Heart Grass, the other two medicinal herbs here are rare spiritual plants. They might not even be found in this swamp, and they probably won't be easy to get anywhere else either."

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Brother, we can't stay here any longer. We have to leave quickly. Although this place is remote and relatively safe, the Blood Pact Merchant Guild will never let this go."

"If they can send a masked assassin to hunt us down, then they can send a second or a third. But if we keep hiding like this, it's not a long-term solution."

At this point, Ye Sheng paused, then pondered for a moment. After a long while, he made a decision that even surprised Ye Kai: to go directly to the Qingyun Sword Sect.

This is how he explained it to Ye Kai.

Since Yun Zhonghe covets Ye Kai's physique, he will surely not give up easily until he achieves his goal.

Given the opponent's unfathomable strength, no matter how the two brothers hide, they will be found sooner or later. In that case, why not disguise their identities, storm their lair, and find out what's going on?

Go ahead to dangers.

Moreover, Su Wan is still at the Qingyun Sword Sect. How exactly did Yun Zhonghe know about Ye Kai's physique? Is it related to her? Or is she safe now? Ye Sheng also wants to find out.

Furthermore, Ye Sheng felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed on the surface. It appeared that the old man in the Ghost Market was also after Ye Kai's physique.

Now that Ye Kai's Yin Sha backlash has been temporarily suppressed and his life is no longer in danger, there's no need for him to risk going to the Ghostly Pool. After all, Ye Sheng isn't sure if the old man in the Ghost Market has good intentions.

Most importantly, Ye Sheng had read in the "Records of Local Customs" that cultivator sects often resided on spiritual mountains. These spiritual mountains were places abundant with spiritual energy and rich in spiritual plants and medicinal herbs.

As a top-tier cultivation sect in the Eastern Region, the Qingyun Sword Sect must have been established in a place rich in spiritual energy. Therefore, finding the medicinal materials needed to refine the Soul-Soothing Powder should not be difficult.

"Brother, so you mean...we should leave now?"

"Um."

Ye Sheng nodded and said, "Brother, your Yin Sha backlash has been temporarily suppressed, and your broken leg has basically healed. You can walk normally now, so we can't delay any longer."

Ye Kai bit his lip. Although he knew that with his Dao Calamity Body, going to the Qingyun Sword Sect rashly would be dangerous, he trusted his brother. He nodded vigorously and whispered, "Okay, brother, I'll listen to you!"

Afterwards, the two brothers tidied up a bit.

Ye Sheng took the swamp iron essence, ice heart grass, and the remaining black swamp fungus with him; these were all valuable items.

Then, he shouldered his simple bundle, helped Ye Kai, and walked out of the cave where he had greatly increased his strength and recuperated for nearly a month.

Before leaving, Ye Sheng looked back one last time.

Because he knew that the two brothers were about to embark on a more dangerous and unknown journey.

On the desolate wilderness, the Blood Pact Merchant Guild's pursuers might be waiting for them. And the distant Azure Cloud Sword Sect—whether they are friend or foe—is unknown. After all, they don't know if the Azure Cloud Sword Sect's outer sect deacon, Yun Zhonghe, is aware that he covets Ye Kai's physique.

The journey ahead was long and fraught with danger, but Ye Sheng's eyes remained resolute. Supporting his younger brother, he walked step by step into the vast wilderness.

After walking for nearly two hours, the two finally emerged from the Blackwater Swamp, and their view suddenly opened up. An endless wasteland stretched out before them, with withered yellow grass growing to waist height, swaying gently in the wind like an undulating ocean. In the sky, several vultures had appeared and were circling, emitting hoarse cries.

"Brother, which way do we go now?"

At this moment, Ye Kai leaned against a withered tree, panting as he asked. His leg injury had just healed, and after walking such a short distance, sweat had already beaded on his forehead.

"Head east."

Ye Sheng pulled out a simple map he had recently found in the mud from his pocket, examined it carefully, and said, "If we cross this wasteland and then climb over two mountains, we should be able to see the official road. Then, if we follow the official road, we will reach Qingyun City."

Qingyun City is the largest town at the foot of Qingyun Sword Sect Mountain.

"How long will it take?" Ye Kai asked again.

"If it's fast, it'll take seven or eight days. If it's slow, it'll take ten days to half a month."

As Ye Sheng spoke, he carefully put the map away.

Then, he poured some water from his water pouch for Ye Kai and said with concern, "Brother, let's rest for a bit and regain some strength before continuing."

The two brothers then sat under the tree for a while.

The wind in the wilderness was strong, blowing against people with a desolate chill.

Ye Sheng remained vigilant, his eyes constantly scanning the surrounding environment.

His talent for "Qi and Blood Perception" allows him to sense that there are actually many dangers lurking in this seemingly peaceful wasteland.

Some powerful beasts, even low-level demonic beasts, lurked deep in the grass, exuding a bloodthirsty and chilling aura.

"Brother, am I...am I a burden to you? I've been dragging you down all this time."

Ye Kai looked at Ye Sheng's wary expression and furrowed brows, and said in a low voice.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Ye Sheng tapped his head and said in a deep voice, "You are my own brother, we are born of the same root, what's with all this talk about being a burden?"

He stood up, brushed the dirt off his clothes, and said, "Let's go. We need to find a safe place to spend the night before it gets dark."

Afterwards, Ye Sheng helped Ye Kai and they continued their arduous journey across the wasteland.