Immortality begins in the Great Wilderness Grotto Heaven

"There's no Rejuvenating Soup available today!"

In the pharmacy, Uncle Fu looked at the person who came in, raised his hand, yawned, and stretched.

"Whenever I am on a temporary assignment, my Zhengyang Martial Arts School will not cook Guiyuan Soup."

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou An was taken aback at first, but when he looked at Uncle Fu's meaningful gaze, he quickly understood.

Guiyuan Decoction can enhance a martial artist's qi and blood, making them more energetic and vigorous when practicing boxing after taking it.

Zhengyang Martial Arts School set this rule, presumably to better demonstrate the school's strength to merchants and prevent people from saying that its disciples are just putting on a show.

"pity."

Although he understood this principle, Zhou An couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

This was not because they missed the opportunity to cheat, but because they lost an opportunity to improve their cultivation.

"Uncle Fu, you've misunderstood. I've come here to thank you for what happened yesterday."

Secondly, I'd also like to ask how to buy rhinoceros meat?

Rhinoceros meat has remarkable effects.

It can both nourish the body and combat hunger, and also increase the strength of qi and blood.

If he could obtain a large amount of rhinoceros meat, he could then begin his cultivation without restraint.

"You're quite honest."

Upon hearing this, a satisfied smile immediately appeared on Uncle Fu's face.

"No need for thanks. It's yours now. Just remember the kindness of the martial arts school when you become strong in the future."

As for rhinoceros meat..."

At this point, Uncle Fu's eyes narrowed slightly, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes made him look like an old fox.

"This meat is generally only available to wealthy families in the city who control the inner city's distribution channels, and to people with connections to them."

However, since you asked, I suppose this answer won't satisfy you.

"Uncle Fu is right."

Zhou An made no attempt to hide anything, nodding in agreement and speaking directly.

"I heard from Senior Sister Xu yesterday that rhinoceros meat can be sold for 15 taels of silver on the black market."

The younger generation thought that since the black market was offering this price, it should be possible to buy it there as well.

"Does Uncle Fu have any connections in this area, or how should I, a junior, go to the black market?"

"With your current cultivation level, you are not qualified to go to the black market."

Although that place has its own rules, if one does not have the cultivation level of Qi and blood transformation, one can only rely on luck to escape unscathed.

Another factor is the opening time of the black market, which can range from one month to two or three months.

"I wouldn't mind making the trip for you, as long as you can win my heart, but..."

As he spoke, Uncle Fu picked up the hot tea on the table, blew on it, and then glanced at it.

"Do you have money? This isn't just a matter of ten or twenty taels."

"......"

Zhou An remained silent.

He has plenty of money.

Although it was only one night apart, he could still come up with a hundred taels, two hundred taels, or even five hundred taels.

The key problem is that we have enough money, but we can't buy meat.

After all, judging from what Uncle Fu said, the next black market opening will take at least a month.

One month.

At that time, he wouldn't need Uncle Fu's help to buy it.

"Why go through all this trouble to obtain monster meat?"

Just as Zhou An was deep in thought, a cheerful voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu in the pharmacy raised an eyebrow and said with a surprised expression.

"Guo boy, why are you back early?"

Zhou An turned around and looked in the direction of the sound.

Then a burly young man dressed in a gray-blue outfit walked towards them.

This man was tall and strong, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. The bushy beard at the corners of his mouth, combined with his hearty smile, immediately gave people a feeling of boldness and composure.

"Disciple Guo Tao greets Uncle Fu."

"Alright, stop being so polite with me."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu waved his hand and said with a look of disgust.

"Tell me, why didn't you stay in the city defense command? What are you doing back here?"

"I got a temporary leave, and it just so happened that it was my turn to take up a position at the martial arts school, so I came back to see my fellow disciples."

As he spoke, Guo Tao's gaze immediately fell upon Zhou An.

"Junior brother, you look unfamiliar. Could it be that you've only recently joined the inner sect?"

"My name is Zhou An. I greet Senior Brother Guo."

Zhou An nodded, then cupped his hands in greeting and asked.

"My senior brother just said that obtaining demon beast meat isn't difficult. Could you elaborate?"

"Young Zhou, the monster meat he's talking about comes from the City Defense Division. Don't be fooled."

Before Guo Tao could speak, Uncle Fu quickly tried to dissuade him.

"The city defense officers are constantly fighting against the monsters outside the city. If you don't have enough strength, even if the meat is placed in front of you, you won't have a chance to eat it."

At this point, Uncle Fu seemed to have thought of something and quickly squinted at Guo Tao.

"You didn't come back this time to poach someone, did you?"

"The martial arts schools in the city have a responsibility to provide defense for the Great Wilderness City. Moreover, if you want to master supernatural powers, the City Defense Division is the most direct way."

As Guo Tao was speaking, he suddenly noticed a change in Uncle Fu's expression, so he quickly changed the subject.

"Joining the City Defense Division is not that simple; you must at least reach the first stage of Qi and Blood Transformation in cultivation."

Moreover, not just anyone can join.

"Then why are you saying all this?"

Uncle Fu, however, was not buying it. When the two of them couldn't see him, he touched his knee and said in a deep voice.

"Without entering the city defense bureau, one cannot obtain monster meat."

He's just a martial artist who's only recently begun cultivating his blood; the channels you're talking about aren't even as reliable as the black market.

"This time it's different. The Night Watchmen under the City Defense Command can also be purchased with merits and money."

As long as one dares to fight and struggle, the speed at which one can improve their cultivation level far surpasses the meager silver earned by holding a temporary position as a merchant.

Most importantly, if this opportunity is missed, it will become extremely difficult for martial arts practitioners to join the City Defense Division in the future.

"What do you mean by that?"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu frowned.

"Wasn't it always the case that as long as your cultivation level met the requirements, you could join the City Defense Division?"

"I don't know the specifics, but perhaps because there have been a lot of deaths recently, the higher-ups are intentionally increasing the difficulty of the assessment."

As far as I know, many military officers serving in the city defense command have taken leave and returned home.

Guo Tao shook his head, his expression grave.

"So you're back too?"

"I felt it was necessary to inform my master about this. My intuition told me that this might be a turning point for the martial arts school and for us martial artists in the future."

"I'm getting old, these things are no longer my concern. You should think about how to talk to your master yourself."

After speaking, Uncle Fu glanced at Zhou An.

"But one thing I'm very clear about is that your master doesn't want his disciples to die in vain."

"Alright."

Upon hearing this, Guo Tao gave a wry smile, then looked at Zhou An with an apologetic expression.

"I was reckless just now and caused some trouble for my junior brother."

"After my temporary assignment ends today, if you want some demon beast meat, I'll prepare some for you."

After saying that, Guo Tao quickly left the pharmacy.

"The City Defense Command is crucial to the martial arts school's future... Could it be that Senior Brother Guo's return is to recruit Fang Xu into the City Defense Command?"

Watching Guo Tao's departing figure, Zhou An fell into deep thought.

"Zhou boy, you'd better think this through. Even if you're a bit stronger than Feng Ping, having just entered the Blood Refining Realm."

But even joining the Night's Watch is likely to be fraught with danger.

Just then, Uncle Fu behind him suddenly spoke up.

"If I can't join the City Defense Command in the future, can the martial arts school provide techniques for reaching the Divine Power realm?"

Meeting Uncle Fu's gaze, Zhou An asked in a deep voice.

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