"I didn't expect that the Xu Family Fort had black-winged black water storks!" After Qin Ziling put away his things, he pinched his nose lightly and thought, "I don't know how the Xiao family, the other two families, and the Guan Gou Mansion divided the benefits beforehand this time?
If I had known that the flesh and blood of the exotic beasts raised in Xujiabao could improve the cultivation of water-based Taoism, I should have informed Xiao Qing in advance and asked her to keep the Black-winged Mysterious Water Stork.
However, I have just started practicing the 'Black Snake Mysterious Water Technique', so I am not in a hurry to take supplements. The most urgent task is to practice this technique as much as possible, so that I can try to practice two techniques at the same time."
Soon, Qin Ziling calmed down and sat cross-legged to practice the "Black Snake Mysterious Water Technique".
He practiced until midnight, then turned to cultivating his spirit, and continued practicing until the beginning of the Yin hour before falling asleep.
He slept until the beginning of the morning hour, when it was just getting light, and Qin Ziling woke up.
Although he only slept for an hour, ever since he started cultivating his spirit, he was able to enter the deepest sleep every time. This deepest sleep state of one hour is enough to be equivalent to three or four hours of sleep for others. So as soon as Qin Ziling woke up and got up, his whole body's energy and spirit were completely restored to the peak state, he was refreshed and full of energy.
After breakfast, Qin Ziling left some purple mist rice for his mother, and then set out again towards the Wuyang Mountains facing the rising sun.
Water nourishes all things. This purple mist rice contains the spiritual power of water. If ordinary people eat a small amount of it, it can have a very good effect of nourishing yin and nourishing the body.
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County Magistrate's Office.
The hall is spacious, with a magnificent landscape painting hanging on the wall in the center facing the door.
Under the huge landscape painting, there is a rosewood table with two large chairs on both sides of the table.
There is a row of chairs under each of the two large chairs.
At this time, sitting on the left side of the rosewood table was a middle-aged man with a beautiful beard, dressed in gorgeous clothes and a majestic figure like a mountain. His hands were on the armrests of the chair, and his eyes swept across the people sitting on the chairs on both sides below like lightning, making people dare not look him in the face.
This man was none other than the county magistrate, Pang Qiwei.
“My Lord County Magistrate, this time the Yu, Xiao, and Lu families joined forces to take over the Gou Mansion and captured Xujiabao at lightning speed . Not only did they get a huge amount of property, but the Xiao family also got Xujiabao as a retreat. The momentum of the three families has greatly increased.
If we don't take any action, the momentum we have built up over the years will be weakened, and those forces that have submitted to us may waver in their hearts." A thin old man in gorgeous clothes sitting in the first chair under the empty big chair on the right side of the table bowed to Pang Qiwei.
The thin old man in gorgeous clothes is Lin Jinghan, the head of the Lin family.
Lin Jinghan is over 70 years old, but he looks energetic and full of vitality, with only slightly gray hair on his temples.
"Since they dared to send troops to attack Xujiabao suddenly without informing me beforehand, they must have made sufficient preparations beforehand. I am sure that I cannot blame them for this matter." Pang Qiwei said with a grim expression. While speaking, he raised his hand slightly, and a thin piece of paper flew towards Lin Jinghan.
Lin Jinghan saw Pang Qiwei raise his hand slightly, and a thin piece of paper flew towards him, with a hint of envy and awe in his eyes.
Pang Qiwei is only fifty years old this year, and he is only one step away from entering the middle stage of bone refining. If he can completely control the entire Fangliao County, he will not only have the vast resources of Fangliao County, but the Pang family clan in the state capital will also definitely receive great rewards. In the future, let alone the early stage of bone refining, even the late stage of bone refining is very likely. When he reaches the late stage of bone refining, he can look forward to the stage of organ refining.
The realm of refining internal organs is that of a martial arts master!
Not only will the strength be greatly increased, but the lifespan can also be extended.
Unlike Lin Jinghan, who is still only in the late stage of Hua Jin, his martial arts career has come to an end in this life.
Lin Jinghan took the paper, glanced at it, and his expression changed.
"Xu Pengkun harbored Gong Yangmu, a remnant of the Blood Demon Sect in Xiyunzhou, and secretly abducted young boys and girls for him many times in an attempt to heal his injuries. He also used him to refine the Nine-transformation Blood Essence Bone Strengthening Secret Pill in an attempt to break through to the Bone Refining Realm.
This matter has been confirmed. Not only did someone from the Xu family who was arrested in Xujiabao testify against it, but Xu Pengkun also admitted it himself before he was killed. He even mentioned the alliance with your Lin family.
They also found defective Nine-transformation Blood Essence Bone Strengthening Pills on Xu Pengkun's body, and also found some secret places in Xujiabao where they used the secret methods of the Blood Demon Sect to refine pills.
The most important thing is that the Guan Gou Mansion was also involved in this matter. Bai Xiuqi has been investigating the disappearance of boys and girls outside the West City recently. The two days before yesterday, they disappeared and did not return. Later, it was confirmed that they had been killed. Before Xu Pengkun died, he confirmed that he had colluded with Gong Yangmu. At that time, Jin Yichen, the Guan Gou Cheng of the Guan Gou Mansion, was also there.
You should know the harm of the Blood Demon Cult. Not only are local governments trying to suppress and eliminate them, but the Dao Sect will never allow their existence. Now Xu Pengkun has colluded with Gong Yangmu, not only kidnapping and killing young boys and girls, but also killing Bai Xiuqi. With such a reputation, even if Yu Hongshan, as the county lieutenant, leads the troops to suppress them without my permission, he will be meritorious without fault.
As for the fact that Xujiabao secretly stored bows, crossbows, armor, and raised private soldiers, these were all known to everyone and were tacitly acknowledged, so they were secondary. "
Ponchway's voice echoed in the hall, and everyone's faces turned gloomy and ugly.
"My third uncle and my son Lin Zhengji were originally planning to join forces with Xu Yuanwu and others the night before to capture the people who secretly attacked our cargo team, but they have not returned yet. However, Yu Hongshan and his men suddenly attacked Xujiabao last night, and it is said that they entered through a secret passage.
It seems that this matter must be caused by these families. My uncle and his family have either fallen into their hands or been killed by them!" said a man wearing fish scale armor and dressed like a soldier with a sad and angry face.
This man was none other than Lin Tianrui, the captain of the East City garrison and Lin Zhengji’s father.
"It's hard to say. Your Third Uncle and Lin Zhengji are both powerful warriors. Xu Yuanwu is also a Huajin martial artist. He has other Jinli martial artists with him. Logically speaking, unless Yu Hongshan leads his men to attack, no one should be able to stop them all. But according to the spy, Yu Hongshan and other masters were in the inner city the night before yesterday.
However, this matter is definitely related to them, but we should not take any action now. Humph, old man Yu Hongshan specifically pointed out the alliance between your Lin family and Xujiabao. This is a threat!
So, let's put this matter aside for now, and let them take the benefits of Xujiabao first, otherwise if they want to make a move, your Lin family will be in big trouble. When my son Pang Tianpeng comes back from Jinliemen, I will slowly settle accounts with them and it won't be too late to suppress their momentum again. "Pang Qiwei tapped the armrest with his fingers lightly, his expression gloomy.
"Could it be that Master Pang is about to have a breakthrough?" Everyone in the hall was shocked, with looks of shock on their faces.
"That's right, he has already touched the threshold of bone refining. When he returns to the sect this time, Elder Long will give him secret medicine and personally teach him how to refine his bones. When he comes back, he will definitely be a great bone refining master. Then he will go to challenge the three families of Yu, Xiao, and Lu one by one, and will surely humiliate the three families and cause their troops to lose morale." Pang Qiwei said with a hint of pride on his face, as if he had already seen the scene of his son showing his power.
"That's right. The reason why the three major families can compete with our Pang family is nothing more than relying on the advantages of being local tyrants and having a complex network of local forces. Once Tianpeng comes back, he will severely suppress the momentum of the three families. Once people's hearts are scattered, the three families will not have much advantage.
When the time comes, my Pang family will raise its arms again, and all forces will come to surrender and surrender, and we will be able to completely suppress the three major families and make them dare not disobey. "A middle-aged man sitting on the chair on the left said.
This middle-aged man’s name is Pang Qifeng, Pang Qiwei’s younger brother, and he has the cultivation level of Hua Jin.
"Okay! Let them be proud now. I will secretly investigate the matter of my third uncle and my son first. I will settle the score with them when Master Pang comes back." Lin Tianrui said with a fierce look in his eyes.
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In a blink of an eye, it is already April.
The weather was getting warmer. The ancient trees on Wuyang Mountain were towering, and the hillsides were covered with wild flowers and various wild fruits in a riot of colour, outlining a beautiful picture.
However, this is the most dangerous forest in Fangqiao County, and such a beautiful scene is destined to be seen by only a few people.
Valleys, caves.
Qin Ziling slowly opened his eyes, a look of joy on his face.
"I can divide my attention and practice two techniques at the same time, separating the wood spirit and water spirit, and running them through different meridians and organs in different orders and rhythms. I had expected this a long time ago, but I didn't expect that my ability to drive away things would not improve after practicing this way, but my soul has already touched the threshold of separation.
As long as I can truly understand the mystery of splitting the spirit, and separate a little of my spiritual thoughts to condense the spiritual seal and imprint it on the bronze corpse, then I will be able to truly hide behind the scenes and control the bronze corpse. The bronze corpse will be equivalent to my clone, making it easier to hunt exotic beasts.
However, the progress of practicing the Black Snake Mysterious Water Art has slowed down significantly recently. It seems that I still need to go back and ask Xiao Qing for some spiritual medicine to help with my practice, and then ask her if she can get the Black Winged Mysterious Water Stork. Once the Black Snake Mysterious Water Art is also cultivated to the realm of true strength, then the two techniques can be used together, which will probably help me to peek into the secret of the spirit division faster. "
Thinking in his heart, Qin Ziling stood up and left the cave.
The next day, in the backyard of Shanye Suju, flowers were in full bloom, birds were singing, and water was gurgling in the rockery. It seemed like two different worlds compared to the crowded and noisy market outside.
In the pavilion, Xiao Qing, who was wearing a goose yellow gauze skirt, a jade chain belt around her waist, and her black hair casually tied behind her elegant back, sat opposite Qin Ziling and drank tea, while the plump Xia Yan was brewing and pouring tea beside them.
"Miss Xia Yan, I haven't congratulated you on becoming a powerful martial artist yet. You should sit down and join me. I will toast you with tea instead of wine." Qin Ziling said to Xia Yan who was busy at the side.
Xia Yan is Xiao Qing's most trusted confidant. After Xiao Qing became the Xiao family's great elder, he secretly used his power to get her a captive second-grade exotic beast. A few days ago, Xia Yan finally succeeded in condensing her strength and became a condensed strength martial artist.
"Thank you, Mr. Qin. I am where I am today thanks to you. I should toast to you." Xia Yan bowed slightly.
"Haha, then let's respect each other." Qin Ziling saw that Xia Yan behaved humbly, so he didn't force her. He picked up the teacup and gestured to her. Xia Yan quickly picked up a cup of tea, gestured as well, and then drank it all in one gulp.
Xiao Qing watched the two of them toasting each other with a smile. After Qin Ziling put down his teacup, he took out a book and handed it to him, saying, "This is the method of practicing the Dielang Gong. However, it is not the original copy, but a copy. The original copy was given to the Yu family as agreed beforehand."
"Now that Xujiabao belongs to your Xiao family, you must give up other interests." Qin Ziling nodded and put away the Dielang Gong.
The Dielang Gong is an improved version of the Bi Bo Palm technique practiced by Shao E. Qin Ziling naturally wants to learn it. Moreover, the Dielang Gong has a mysterious method of stacking strength. Qin Ziling also wants to study it to see if it can be used on the Han Tie Palm.
"Indeed, the money seized from Xujiabao, all the shops and houses in the county town, the medicine mountain and mines in Gaitong County, the private soldiers trained by Xujiabao for many years, the privately stored bows, crossbows, armor and weapons, etc. were all given to the Yu and Lu families and the Guan Gou Mansion.
Xujiabao and the surrounding fields belong to us, as well as the black-winged storks raised in Xujiabao. I knew that Brother Qin would need them, so I asked for ten of them, including a pair of male and female black-winged storks for breeding." Xiao Qing said.
"As expected, you are the most outstanding eldest lady in the history of the Xiao family. You have thought of this. You are so smart!" Qin Ziling was overjoyed when he heard this and gave Xiao Qing a thumbs up.
"Brother Qin, please stop laughing at me. You have already accepted Shao E. If I couldn't even think of this, would I dare to sit with you and drink tea?" Xiao Qing rolled her eyes at Qin Ziling.
"Am I so outstanding and out of reach? How come I don't realize it at all?" Qin Ziling said, touching his face when he heard it.
Xiao Qing had already figured out Qin Ziling's temperament. Hearing this, she rolled her eyes at him and did not respond. Instead, she continued with the previous topic: "What are you going to do with those black-winged storks? I'll help you raise them first, and then I'll kill them and send them to you when you need them, or do you want to build a manor and raise them yourself?"
"You can help me raise them first, but I need two black-winged storks recently. Please kill them and put them here for me, and I will come to get them tomorrow." Qin Ziling said after thinking for a while.
"Now that my Xiao family has taken over Xujiabao, the area controlled outside the West City has expanded a lot. With my Xiao family stationed outside the West City, Brother Qin can actually build a manor outside the West City. This will make it much more convenient to raise exotic beasts or train people and horses.
If you don't want to show your face, you can ask Shao E or someone else to take care of it. Just let me know in advance and I guarantee that no one will spy on or investigate your manor." Xiao Qing suggested.
Qin Ziling was somewhat tempted when he heard this, but when he thought about it, the Qin family was too short-handed now, and the incident at Xujiabao had only just happened a month ago, and the turmoil had not yet subsided, especially since the Lin family had lost Lin Jingyue and Lin Zhengji at once, how could they just give up? They would definitely continue to investigate in secret.
Now that Shao E is hiding in the Qin family, no one will notice her. However, if she comes out to manage a manor, there is still a risk of attracting the attention of the Lin family.
"You make sense. I will consider this matter, but it will take some time." Qin Ziling thought for a while and decided to be cautious. After all, he could still eat Xiao Qing's food, so there was no need for him to be so anxious to become self-reliant.
After that, Qin Ziling handed over a piece of paper and said, "Can you help me check these things? Is there any way to buy them?"
Xiao Qing took the paper, read it carefully from beginning to end, and said thoughtfully: "Fangliao County is only a small county at the bottom of Xiyunzhou. It is mountainous and the land is barren. Except for the dangerous Wuyang Mountains that pass through Fangliao City, there are few places that produce spiritual medicines, and there are no famous mountains with spiritual energy.
Therefore, since ancient times, there have been almost no Taoist sects or temples established in Fangliao County, and there have been very few Taoist Qigong practitioners active in Fangliao County.
Therefore, the elixirs needed by Taoist Qigong practitioners are rare in Fangliao County. Even if someone occasionally picks them, they are usually transported to other counties or state capitals for sale.
Brother Qin, I can get you some of the things you want, except for the Shuilan lotus root, but I can't get the others for now. However, our Xiao family has a caravan heading to Qinghe County every once in a while.
Qinghe County is the largest county in Xiyunzhou except for the provincial capital. There are Qi-refining sects in the county, and there are also many Qi-refining masters active in the secular world. It is said that there are places in Qinghe County that specialize in selling these items.
I will ask my uncle to send the Qi-refining masters of the Xiao family to inquire about whether they can purchase these things. However, their strength is very average, and they certainly cannot control the quality and price. "
Qin Ziling was a little disappointed when he heard this, but it was also within his expectations. He nodded and said, "There is no rush. If there is a caravan going there recently, let them see if they can buy the purple mist rice. The rest can be put aside for now. It won't be too late to purchase it when I go to Qinghe County later."
The one pound of purple mist spirit rice obtained from the Wuhe Taoist priest, part of which was left to his mother, and the rest had already gone into Qin Ziling's stomach in the past month. Not only was the effect good, but the taste was also very good.
This thing sounds like a tonic food that Qigong practitioners often eat, just like martial artists often eat nourishing meat . It should be easy to purchase, and there shouldn't be much difference in price or quality.
"Okay!" Xiao Qing nodded decisively, then hesitated for a moment and said, "From what Big Brother said, are you planning to go to Qinghe County? I actually plan to go to Qinghe County this year as well."
"Have you reached the threshold of bone refining?" Qin Ziling's heart trembled slightly when he heard this, and asked.
"Almost. At the earliest by the end of the year, at the latest next year. I think I should be able to try to make a breakthrough, so I want to go to Qinghe County to try my luck." Xiao Qing replied.
Qin Ziling looked at Xiao Qing deeply, then lowered his head in thought.
Xiao Qing's talent still exceeded his expectations.
He originally thought that Xiao Qing had just broken through to the Hua Jin realm a few years ago, and that she would have to practice hard for at least three to five years before she could make the breakthrough to the Bone Refining realm. However, he did not expect that she would be able to make the breakthrough by the end of this year or next year.
"You are right. With your talent, taking the Xiao family's secret medicine is the only option. Before that, you have to fight for it." After a long while, Qin Ziling looked up at Xiao Qing and said, "I will definitely go to Qinghe County. Don't rush to go. Wait and go with me."
"Thank you, Brother Qin. It would be best if I could go with you." Xiao Qing said with joy and gratitude on his face.
She naturally understood that Qin Ziling was worried about her.
Because she went to Qinghe County for the more advanced secret medicine, it was not just a matter of luck, there would definitely be dangers.
"Well, then it's settled. I will inform you in advance when I go to Qinghe County. I'll leave now, and I will come to get the black-winged water stork and water lotus root tomorrow." Qin Ziling nodded, stood up and said.
"Okay, Brother Qin." Xiao Qing stood up and accompanied Qin Ziling to the backyard entrance before stopping.
Qin Ziling left his residence in the mountains and went back to Liu Xiaoqiang's old house to remove his makeup, change back to his original appearance, and then went to Hantie's temple.
"Qin, Senior Brother Qin, you, you are here!" Upon seeing Qin Ziling, Bao Yingjun, who had been promoted to an inner court disciple, immediately ran up to him, bowed and greeted him. He was still wretched and did not have the demeanor of a talented inner court disciple at all.
"Yeah." Qin Ziling nodded without comment, then asked, "Where's Master Zuo?"
"Master Zuo is in the inner courtyard. He has been in a bad mood recently. Brother Qin, please be careful when you go to see him later." Bao Yingjun said in a low voice.
"Do you know what happened?" Qin Ziling frowned slightly.
A month ago, he had already noticed that Zuo Le was in a bad mood, but Zuo Le said it was a family matter, so he didn't ask any more questions.
Unexpectedly, after a month, not only has the family affairs not been sorted out, but they have become even more serious.
"No, I'm not sure. You should ask Senior Brother Zheng about this." Bao Yingjun replied.
"Okay, go practice martial arts, I'll come back to you later." Qin Ziling patted Bao Yingjun's shoulder and said.
"Okay, okay!" Bao Yingjun grinned happily, revealing a mouthful of buck teeth.
Not far away, at the inner courtyard disciples' martial arts training ground, Luo Yuke watched this scene and couldn't help curling her lips. She said to Mu Xuan beside her with a look of disdain, "This Bao Yingjun is really stupid! He doesn't even think about the fact that he is now a phoenix that has flown to the top of the tree. He even bows and smiles in front of Qin Ziling. He doesn't have the arrogance of a genius disciple at all. But Qin Ziling really thinks he is someone important."
"Do you think everyone is like Nangong Yue? I think Bao Yingjun is a very good person. No one was willing to take him in back then, only Ziling was willing to take him in. He is repaying the kindness!" Mu Xuan said.
"Mu Xuan, what do you mean? Water flows to low places and people go to high places. This is human nature. Besides, Nangong Yue is favored by the Lin family. Joining the Black Armor Guard will be good for him and the future of our Hantie Dean." Luo Yuke said.
"Come on, bring some people to beat up Master Zuo, will this also be good for our Dean Han Tie? Listen to me, Yu Ke, you'd better leave Nangong Yue as soon as possible. You will regret following such a conceited and heartless person sooner or later. To be honest, Zi Ling is loyal and steady, I don't know how many times stronger he is than Nangong Yue." Mu Xuan said.
"Come on, him? What a coward. Nangong Yue is different. Even if he is conceited and heartless, so what? He will be a martial artist sooner or later and destined to be a superior person. Even if he hides in bed and cries in the future, I will choose him instead of a coward with no development prospects!" Luo Yuke pouted.
"Stop calling you a coward. Do you really know Zi Ling?" Mu Xuan said coldly.
"Do I need to understand him?" Luo Yuke sneered.
Mu Xuan looked at Luo Yuke deeply with a pitiful look, then brushed past her and went towards Qin Ziling.
"Humph, isn't he just in love with Senior Brother Zheng? Isn't he just a ruthless martial artist who doesn't have much savings, has passed the peak of his Qi and blood, and has no hope of becoming a martial artist in his lifetime?
What's so great about it? You're actually teaching me a lesson! After two years, when Nangong Yue becomes a martial arts master, what will Zheng Xinghan be? " Seeing that Mu Xuan didn't look at her in a good mood, and that she went to meet Qin Ziling on purpose, Luo Yuke's face couldn't help but fall.
Since returning from that herb-picking trip, Mu Xuan and Zheng Xinghan's relationship has been made public.
"Zi Ling, you're here!" Mu Xuan walked forward and greeted with a smile.
"Yes, Pastor Sister, where is Senior Brother Zheng?" Qin Ziling nodded with a smile and then asked.
"Hey, he was here just now, how come he disappeared in the blink of an eye!" Mu Xuan looked around and frowned.
As soon as Mu Xuan finished speaking, Zheng Xinghan walked out from the inner courtyard with a somewhat ugly expression.
"Senior Brother Zheng!" Mu Xuan immediately saw Zheng Xinghan and waved at him.
"Zi Ling, you're here." Zheng Xinghan strode over.
"Yeah." Qin Ziling nodded, frowned slightly and said, "What happened? Yingjun said that Master Zuo has been in a bad mood recently, and I see that you don't look good today either."
"Not yet..." Mu Xuan blurted out after hearing that, with a look of indignation on her face.
"Don't talk nonsense." Zheng Xinghan glared at Mu Xuan, then patted Qin Ziling on the shoulder and said, "Let's talk aside."
"Yeah." Qin Ziling nodded and followed Zheng Xinghan to a big tree in the corner of the martial arts training ground.
"When I went out with you to collect herbs at the beginning of the year, didn't I tell you that Master Zuo and others had built a village outside the city? The village was called Sixian Village, and it was jointly built by four martial artists including Master Zuo.
Zhuangzi is located on the mountainside and by the water, with a very good environment and location. The fields are fertile and a variety of crops are planted. Various medicinal herbs are planted in the back mountain of Zhuangzi, and many exotic animals are raised.
The manor is not only guarded by family servants, but also has four martial arts masters who take turns to stay in the manor. Therefore, the families and some close relatives of the four martial arts masters live a peaceful and happy life in the manor. Even if the public security outside is relatively chaotic and there are bandits and thieves committing crimes from time to time, the people in the manor do not need to worry.
But some time ago, a martial arts master died unexpectedly, and Sixianzhuang lost a martial arts master. The other two martial arts masters thought that the world was becoming more and more chaotic, and only three martial arts masters were a little weak.
It just so happened that recently two martial artists who were friends with them also wanted to find a suitable place to settle down. This was originally a good thing, because the stronger the power, the stronger the ability to protect oneself.
But the manor was so small that if they were to bring in the families and servants of the two martial masters at once, there would not be enough space. The other two martial masters suggested buying Uncle Qu’s property in the manor and having his people move out of the Sixian Manor. Uncle Qu was the martial master who died in an accident.”
Qin Ziling frowned when he heard this and said, "This is too unfair!"
"Yes, so Master Zuo firmly disagreed. Yesterday, Wei Feiju, one of the martial arts masters, came to persuade Master Zuo, but the two of them ended up parting on bad terms.
Just now, Master Zuo called me over and asked me to look around these days to see if there is a suitable manor nearby. I just realized that Wei Feiju and Ma Chuan had already discussed yesterday that if Master Zuo firmly disagreed, he should take the Qu family away from Sixian Manor. "Zheng Xinghan said angrily.
"Why did Master Zuo leave?" Qin Ziling said with cold eyes.
"It's because they are bullying Master Zuo because he is weak and old, and he doesn't have many outstanding disciples. The only outstanding disciple had a falling out with him and defected to the Lin family. Of course, they don't know Junior Brother Qin, otherwise they wouldn't think so." Zheng Xinghan said.
"So, Master Zuo has decided to stand together with the Qu family and find another manor?" Qin Ziling asked.
"What else can we do? I know Master Zuo well. Like what happened to Liu Xiaoqiang back then, if you asked him to help, he wouldn't be that noble.
After all, Liu Xiaoqiang is just an apprentice who pays to learn martial arts, not a formal disciple. Moreover, Liu Xiaoqiang chose his own path and he has to bear the consequences himself. It is impossible for Master Zuo to spend a lot of money to save him.
"But Master Zuo and Master Qu have been friends for many years. They once traveled together and hunted in Wuyang Mountain. If you want him to do what Wei Feiju and the others did and drive the Qu family out of Sixian Manor as soon as Master Qu died, that is absolutely impossible to do," said Zheng Xinghan.
"Well, I understand. Master Zuo is a man with principles!" Qin Ziling said.
"Yes, you scholars always speak to the point. This is why I admire and am willing to follow Master Zuo." Zheng Xinghan nodded.
"Then, senior brother, I will go and pay a visit to Master Zuo first." Qin Ziling said.
"Go ahead. Master Zuo values ​​you the most right now. Maybe he will feel better if you go." Zheng Xinghan nodded.
Qin Ziling nodded, then quickly went to the inner courtyard.
In the inner courtyard, Zuo Le was looking up at the sky with his hands behind his back.
After not seeing him for a month, his hair has become a lot grayer and his back has become more hunched.
Looking at Zuo Le at this moment, Qin Ziling felt a lingering sadness of a hero’s old age, and made a decision in his heart at that moment.
"Master Zuo."
"Zi Ling, you're here." Zuo Le turned around, looked at Qin Zi Ling, and forced a smile on his face.
"Master Zuo, you look much more haggard." Qin Ziling said.
"Haha, I'm old and useless!" Zuo Le said with a self-deprecating smile.
"Master Zuo is only 57 years old. You are a martial arts master with strong energy and blood. It's still a long way to go for you to get old." Qin Ziling said.
"Haha, you don't need to comfort me. Birth, aging, sickness and death are the laws of nature. A person's energy and blood peak at the age of thirty, and then they will start to decline, unless they break through to the bone refining realm before then.
The bone marrow has the function of hematopoiesis, which can break through the limit of the peak of Qi and blood and continue to rise. Otherwise, even if you break through to the realm of strength before the age of 30, you can only rely on meat and medicine to barely maintain the peak of Qi and blood.
But time is unforgiving, and external nourishment can't last forever. After I passed the age of knowing my destiny, my condition has been getting worse and worse, and I can't compare with young martial artists. "Zuo Le said with a lonely look on his face.
"Master Zuo, can we go inside and talk?" Qin Ziling's expression suddenly became serious.
Zuo Le looked at Qin Ziling in confusion, but nodded and turned to go into the inner room.
Qin Ziling followed him into the inner room and closed the door.
"Do you have anything to say to me?" Zuo Le's expression also became serious.
Ever since Qin Ziling came back from collecting herbs, Zuo Le knew that this disciple was much more steady, ruthless, cautious and careful than himself, an old veteran.
"This is something I found from a corpse when I was hunting in the mountains." Qin Ziling said as he took out a pill bottle.
What he said was absolutely true. The Nine Revolutions Blood Essence Pill was looted by him from Gong Yangmu's corpse. Of course, the process was extremely thrilling and complicated, so he could not reveal it for the time being.
Zuo Le took the bottle of pills with a puzzled look on his face, and then opened the bottle.
As soon as the bottle was opened, an extremely strong fragrance of elixir and surging energy fluctuations of qi and blood rushed out from the bottle mouth. Zuo Le just took a sip and felt the qi and blood in his body fluctuate violently , as if it was about to set off a huge wave.
"What kind of medicine is this?" Zuo Le's face suddenly changed and his heart beat violently.
"Master Zuo, you should know if you pour it out and take a look." Qin Ziling said calmly.
Zuo Le took a deep breath and then poured out the pill.
There are two pills, each with nine blood lines on it. The blood lines fluctuate, as if strange beasts are running and roaring inside.
Zuo Le stared at the blood streaks, his mind racing. Suddenly, a dazzling light flashed in his mind, like lightning across the night sky.
Zuo Le was shocked and exclaimed: "This, this is the Nine Revolutions..."
Having said that, Zuo Le seemed to have thought of something and quickly shut up. Then he walked to the window, opened a small crack and looked outside, then closed it again.
“It is said that this elixir can strengthen Qi and blood and strengthen bones. It is a secret medicine for Hua Jin martial artists to break through. However, the success rate of the breakthrough is very low, and after the breakthrough, there will be no hope of a breakthrough in martial arts from then on. But that refers to Hua Jin martial artists breaking through to the Bone Refining Realm.
Master Zuo is now a Yunjin martial artist with profound attainments in martial arts. I think with the help of this medicine, it should not be a problem for him to break through to the Huajin realm. But I don't know whether the side effects will be the same or whether his future martial arts path will be restricted because of this. "Qin Ziling said in a deep voice.
"You, you mean, give me this pill?" Although Zuo Le had already vaguely guessed Qin Ziling's intention, he was still shocked to hear this.
The Nine-Turn Blood Essence and Bone Strengthening Secret Pill is the secret medicine for breakthrough that countless poor martial artists dream of. As for the side effects, who cares?
Because without the secret medicine, they have no hope of a breakthrough in their entire lives!
"That's right! If Master Zuo can break through to the Hua Jin realm with just one, then the other one should be left to Senior Brother Zheng. With Senior Brother Zheng's help, Master Zuo will be able to have an easier time in the future." Qin Ziling said.
Zuo Le opened his mouth for a long time before coming to his senses and asked, "What about you?"
"I don't need the help of this secret medicine."
"With your talent, you don't need such a high-level secret medicine to reach the stage of Condensing Strength. A first-grade exotic beast is enough. But if you want to enter the Bone Refining realm in the future, you will definitely need this secret medicine." Zuo Le said seriously.
"Master Zuo, don't worry. I am confident that I will not stop at the Bone Refining stage!" Qin Ziling said with a firm and confident look on his face.
Zuo Le was shocked when he heard this, and his gaze towards Qin Ziling gradually changed from shock to admiration.
Only with strong faith and self-confidence can you become a powerful warrior!
After a long while, Zuo Le spoke again: "Although I know it is a waste to give me this secret pill, I cannot refuse this temptation. I will remember this favor. If you need my help in the future, I will do my best."
"Master Zuo, you're too kind. Once a teacher, always a father. This is what I should do." Qin Ziling said sincerely.
"Good! Good!" Zuo Le patted Qin Ziling's shoulder heavily, his eyes reddened, and said, "I, Zuo Le, have a disciple like you. This life has not been lived in vain!"
"Master Zuo, why don't you take this secret medicine now? I will help you protect the law." Qin Ziling said.
"Okay!" Zuo Le nodded decisively after hearing this, and called Lin Shou and Zheng Xinghan to give them some instructions, ordering them to guard outside the entrance of the inner courtyard and not allow anyone to disturb him. No matter what happened, they were not allowed to break in without his order. Then he closed the door of the inner courtyard, leaving only Qin Ziling in the inner courtyard.
Everything was ready, and Zuo Le took the Nine-Turn Blood Essence Bone Strengthening Secret Pill.
When Zuo Le just took the Nine-Turn Blood Essence Bone Strengthening Secret Pill, there was no change in him, but soon his muscles became tense, his blood vessels bulged, his face turned red, his eyeballs bulged out, and were bloodshot.
A terrifying aura emanated from him, as if in the blink of an eye, Zuo Le had turned into a ferocious beast.
Soon, Zuo Le's facial muscles became hideous and horrible due to distortion.
"Huff, huff, huff" Zuo Le panted heavily, and it seemed that he was finding it increasingly difficult to endure the energy and blood power erupting in his body.
Qin Ziling's face changed slightly when he saw this, and a solemn look appeared in his eyes. He immediately shouted, "Master Zuo, attack me with all your strength!"
Zuo Le looked at Qin Ziling with red eyes, a look of madness and repression in his eyes, and he gasped and said, "I can bear it!"
"Look at my palm!" Qin Ziling raised his palm without saying a word and slapped Zuo Le's body, which was still expanding, as if he had blown air.
"Bang, bang, bang!" Several palms hit Zuo Le's body firmly. The huge force made Zuo Le retreat repeatedly, and blood seeped out of his skin.
"Comfortable, comfortable!" Zuo Le showed a look of enjoyment, but soon seemed to think of something, the expression on his face turned into shock, and he looked at Qin Ziling in disbelief.
You have to know that he is a martial artist who uses his internal energy, and at this moment the power of the Nine-Turn Blood Essence and Bone Strengthening Secret Pill is erupting, and his energy, blood, and strength are soaring rapidly. Logically speaking, even if Qin Ziling is much stronger than an ordinary iron-skinned martial artist, it is impossible for him to be knocked back repeatedly with just a few palms, and even the surging energy, blood, and strength in his body can be suppressed in one fell swoop.
Judging from the strength alone, these palm strikes have definitely reached the level of a martial artist who uses energy, or even surpassed that of a martial artist who uses energy.
"Master Zuo, please let go. I haven't used my full strength yet!" Qin Ziling said in a low voice.
"Okay!" Zuo Le suppressed the shock in his heart and let out a low roar from his throat. He no longer had any scruples. He put his ten fingers together and raised his palm to slap Qin Ziling.
"Bang bang bang!" The two men collided head-on with each other. Every time their palms collided, the powerful force generated by the collision shook the trees in the yard and swept the fallen leaves into the air.
As the two men fought head-on, the medicinal power erupting in Zuo Le's body was hammered and suppressed, gradually calming down, and constantly transforming into surging pure blood and energy. This pure and surging blood and energy continued to condense into pure strength, and even some of the medicinal power penetrated into his entire body's bones, making his bones tougher.
After all the hard work, the feeling of growing strength spread throughout his body, making Zuo Le feel indescribably happy, but in his heart, Zuo Le became more and more surprised as the fight went on.
Just now, he used the power of the elixir and was like a mad beast. His attacks were not only powerful and ferocious, but also as dense as a storm. Zuo Le was 100% sure that under this crazy head-on fighting style, if it were an ordinary martial artist, he would be exhausted to death even if he was not beaten to death by him. Even a martial artist with transformed energy would probably have to avoid his edge for the time being.
But in the end, Qin Ziling actually took it on, relying on pure physical and blood strength.
"Master Zuo, are you almost there?" Qin Ziling didn't want Zuo Le to see his true strength, so when he saw Zuo Le's breath becoming steady and long, he leaped back, distanced himself, and said with a smile.
"Yeah." Zuo Le nodded slightly and did not chase after him. Instead, he retracted his palms, pressed them down slowly, let out a long breath from his mouth, and then stood quietly in the yard, closing his eyes and not saying a word or moving.
A chilly aura of energy continued to spread out from Zuo Le as the center, and the temperature in the inner courtyard dropped quietly.
After about an incense stick of time, Zuo Le opened his eyes and slowly raised his palms.
Suddenly, a strong aura of power surged out from his palms. Gusts of cold wind swirled and whistled in front of his palms, condensing into a phantom palm emitting a cold aura and with a metallic luster.
Strength takes shape!