: Assistance (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

2024-10-18 Author: Gu Zhenren

The three primary cultivation techniques of the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect are the "Hundred Grasses Verdant诀," the "Life Elixir Method," and the "Medical Dao True Explanation."

From these three main techniques, it's clear that the disciples of the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect excel at planting, alchemy, and healing.

Therefore, the disciples of the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect are basically divided into three categories: Plant Cultivators, Alchemists, and Physicians.

Precisely because their own combat strength is insufficient, the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect's external management strategy differs from that of other sects.

They established the Minor Strife Peak, setting up many benefits to attract outside cultivators to take up long-term residence, thereby enhancing the sect's overall combat strength.

Many cultivators on Minor Strife Peak have already lived there for over a decade, even several decades.

Generally speaking, who would allow others to snore beneath their bed?

It's rare for a sect to attract outside cultivators on a large scale and arrange for them to reside long-term near their mountain gate.

Yet, the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect accommodates these people and, through excellent strategies, has achieved harmonious coexistence between themselves and the outside cultivators. Both sides get what they need.

Just as the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect intensively plants countless varieties of herbs on Medicine Field Mountain and in Ten Thousand Medicines Valley.

This sect's philosophy is to seek common ground while accommodating differences, and to coexist harmoniously.

The Ten Thousand Medicines Sect has only one Nascent Soul cultivator: the current sect leader, Lin Bufan.

Lin Bufan has the title "Battle Enthusiast." He isn't obsessed with fighting personally but is obsessed with watching battles.

When he was young, he was a famous battle commentator. His critiques were often sharp and insightful.

Many important duels would often invite people like him to help publicize their martial reputation.

Perhaps watching battles truly is useful; Lin Bufan successfully broke through to the Nascent Soul level. This immediately elevated the small-to-medium-sized Ten Thousand Medicines Sect to a recognized major sect.

The policies and benefits for Minor Strife Peak were all devised by Lin Bufan.

He clearly possesses talent for management.

According to intelligence, even as a Nascent Soul cultivator, Lin Bufan personally handles many affairs. With his example, the entire Ten Thousand Medicines Sect's atmosphere is naturally upright and clear.

"Xiao Zhuo, wanting to obtain the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat won't be easy," Sun Lingtong sighed.

"I found out that the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat is a heavy treasure of the sect's heritage, always carried personally by Lin Bufan."

This was to be expected.

Just as Ning Jiufan always carried the Icy Heart Jade Vase on his person.

Sun Lingtong: "Stealing a treasure from a Nascent Soul cultivator is extremely difficult."

"It seems we'll have to follow the rules, continuously perform, accumulate benefits, to exchange for a chance to use the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat once."

"This jade slip contains information on the currently strongest few Foundation Establishment cultivators. If you want to exchange for the use of the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat, you'll need to secure a higher-ranked cave dwelling to accumulate benefits faster. So, these people are all potential opponents!"

Ning Zhuo used his spiritual sense to probe the jade slip.

"Demonic Cultivator Zheng Xingchen, Sword Cultivator Lai Wuying – these two are widely considered the strongest by most. Below them are the Demonic Beast Cultivator Chang Yan, and the Artifact Craftsman Luo Xiao..."

Ning Zhuo's eyes lit up slightly; he hadn't expected there to be another Artifact Craftsman. He immediately felt the desire to befriend them.

These powerhouses are all at the Foundation Establishment level. Golden Core level cultivators are recruited by the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect as external elders and do not reside on Minor Strife Peak.

The intelligence Sun Lingtong collected was quite detailed.

Not only did it include information on these Foundation Establishment powerhouses, but also scenes from their classic past battles.

This kind of intelligence has been widely circulated on Minor Strife Peak.

On one hand, every battle for a cave dwelling is public, making it easy for outsiders to obtain intelligence. On the other hand, the interest disputes related to cave dwellings have already spawned related intelligence businesses.

Sun Lingtong reminded: "However, don't rely too heavily on this intelligence. There are cultivator disputes on Minor Strife Peak every day. In such an environment, many cultivators keep one or two trump cards hidden. Even if exposed, they will quickly research and strive to master new secret aces."

"When you challenge your way up later, I'll secretly make a move beforehand to help you probe your opponents' hidden trump cards."

Sun Lingtong was very considerate of Ning Zhuo.

But Ning Zhuo slightly shook his head: "Boss, don't do that."

"The situation in Ten Thousand Medicines Valley is different from Misty Hidden Mountain. I need to cremate the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat to achieve my goal. But偏偏 this treasure is a heritage treasure of Ten Thousand Medicines Valley."

"So, my open path is to continuously probe and collect intelligence, ultimately making proper contact with the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat."

"And your hidden path is to formulate a theft plan based on the intelligence I collect. Perhaps, with my cooperation, you'll succeed in stealing it."

"This time, we need to cooperate more!"

Sun Lingtong chuckled, genuinely excited: "Stealing a heritage treasure from a major sect right under the nose of a Nascent Soul cultivator? That's so thrilling! Just thinking about it sounds incredibly fun!"

Ning Zhuo quickly said: "Boss, that's only our last resort."

"Perhaps we can find a better method, like persuading the Ten Thousand Medicines Sect Leader to sell the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat externally."

Sun Lingtong, upon hearing this, shook his head: "You want a sect to actively sell their heritage treasure?"

He found it very unreliable.

Ning Zhuo said: "I also know the chance is slim, but who can predict the future? Moreover, I believe that most 'non-sale items' are simply because the price hasn't been met yet."

As their conversation reached this point, the sound of a messenger talisman arrived.

Shortly after, a challenge letter from Han Zhou unfolded before Sun and Ning's eyes.

Sun Lingtong was surprised: "Interesting. Before you even go to challenge anyone, someone has challenged you."

Ning Zhuo said: "We're newcomers, yet we received Cave Dwelling 281. This is thanks to Lin Shanshan, but it also makes more people want to size us up."

He then estimated: "Han Zhou is just the first. Even if I defeat him this time, many others will likely continue to challenge me afterward."

Sun Lingtong nodded: "Unless you use artifacts like the Heavy Blood Ape - Great Victory to display overwhelming superiority and make everyone back off."

Ning Zhuo shook his head: "There's no need for that yet."

"I'd rather proceed steadily, using this environment to temper my own combat strength."

"Previously, observing the battle between the Black Wind Tiger Demon and Meng Zizhong gave me many insights."

Sun Lingtong nodded repeatedly: "Indeed, one shouldn't rely too much on artifacts. A skilled fighter cultivates both close and long-range capabilities; no aspect should be too deficient."

He also gained many insights from his trip to Misty Hidden Mountain.

He added: "Xiao Zhuo, study Han Zhou's intelligence carefully. I'll go out again to see if I can gather more information."

Ning Zhuo nodded, cautioning: "Boss, be very careful."

He remained in the cave dwelling, continuing to study Han Zhou's intelligence, and found that the latter excelled in close combat and had astonishing defense.

He used few magical instruments; his physical body alone could withstand strong external attacks. Such sturdiness made even Ning Zhuo feel inferior.

"How should I counter this?"

As Ning Zhuo was pondering, someone sent a voice transmission: "Is Ning Zhuo in the cave dwelling?"

Ning Zhuo raised an eyebrow; the voice wasn't unfamiliar. He immediately sensed through the Thread of Life and found Lin Shanshan had arrived outside the cave dwelling.

"Miss Lin!" Ning Zhuo bowed and invited Lin Shanshan inside.

"I hadn't expected Miss Lin to be the Sect Leader's daughter. Your assistance a few days ago truly made me deeply grateful and somewhat awestruck," Ning Zhuo said very politely.

Lin Shanshan slightly shook her head, her face worried, and said bluntly: "Actually, I'm to blame for this."

"I realized later that I shouldn't have intervened, letting you live in this cave dwelling as soon as you arrived at Minor Strife Peak."

"Do you know that Han Zhou challenging you wasn't really his own idea, but he was asked by someone else?"

"This person's name is Li Jingqing, a merchant who regularly purchases goods from our Ten Thousand Medicines Sect for external sale."

Ning Zhuo was slightly stunned. He looked deeply at Lin Shanshan and sincerely thanked her.

Lin Shanshan waved her hand: "Young Master Ning Zhuo, don't be fooled by Han Zhou's lower cave dwelling ranking; he does it intentionally."

"He has no name or surname, hailing from Han Zhou, hence he's referred to by that place name."

"His strength is considerable, and the technique he cultivates even my father finds unique. Superficially, he appears to be a body cultivator, but his technique actually focuses on spirit; it's likely he cultivates both the Upper and Lower Dantians simultaneously!"

Ning Zhuo immediately showed a grave expression: "Dual Dantian cultivation? It seems this Han Zhou has had his own fortuitous encounters. To cultivate such an excellent technique alone, without a sect or faction..."

"Miss Lin, what should I do?"

Lin Shanshan comforted him: "Ning Zhuo, since I brought you to Minor Strife Peak, and this happened, I bear some responsibility."

"So, this time, I've come to help you."

"These are high-grade Fasting Pills. Before you face Han Zhou, eat a few and keep a few more in your mouth."

"Han Zhou's attacks are very unique; they can make one feel hungry and cold, falling into a weakened state. Eating healing medicine is less effective than eating Fasting Pills to satiate yourself. Otherwise, the gnawing hunger, once it burns within your organs, will surely greatly reduce your combat strength."

After saying this, Lin Shanshan took out a jade pendant.

The pendant was pale red in color, exquisitely crafted.

When Lin Shanshan took it out, her face blushed slightly. This was something she wore close to her body during her childhood.

"This is the Heart-Warming Pendant."

"It can help you maintain body temperature and warm your spirit."

"Han Zhou is adept at creating openings in his opponents. The peculiarity of his technique lies here."

"This pendant can make your spirit more resilient and enduring."

Ning Zhuo unceremoniously accepted the Fasting Pills and the Heart-Warming Pendant. Then, with his clear black-and-white eyes, he stared at Lin Shanshan: "Miss Lin, is there anything else?"

Lin Shanshan's gaze dodged slightly.

She originally felt that helping Ning Zhuo this much was already quite sufficient.

But actually facing Ning Zhuo, she felt she should do even more.

So, she took a light breath: "In a short time, this is all I could think of."

"To help you more, it depends on your specific strength. Speaking of battle, it's nothing more than leveraging your strengths and compensating for your weaknesses, thus maximizing advantages and minimizing disadvantages."

Ning Zhuo nodded repeatedly: "Miss Lin, your words are very reasonable! Shall we go to the training ground now so I can specifically demonstrate for your review?"

"Ah, this..." Lin Shanshan hesitated. Before coming, she hadn't considered personally examining Ning Zhuo's combat methods.

But Ning Zhuo didn't give her a chance to refuse. He directly pushed the door open and left the cave dwelling.

Lin Shanshan hesitated for a moment but ultimately followed him out.

Ning Zhuo stood at the cave entrance, smiling at her: "Miss Lin, could you please tell me how to get to the training ground?"

Lin Shanshan showed a wry smile: "Follow me."

A short while later.

Sun Lingtong returned to the cave dwelling: "Xiao Zhuo, I bought many Fire Element talismans for you at the market. They can help you dispel the cold and stabilize your mind when fighting Han Zhou!"

"Xiao Zhuo?"

He looked around but couldn't find Ning Zhuo.

"Where is Xiao Zhuo?"

(End of )