Chapter 10: Entering the Mountains for Cultivation
From your description of the process, that ebb and flow is merely superficial and not truly impressive. If he had genuinely cultivated true energy and reached the seventh level, he would not need to evade at all when engaging with you
As long as the reputation of the Detoxification and Marrow Cleansing Pill is established, the name of the Wang Family Pharmacy will also resonate throughout the entire Mengyin City
The art of poison-making is a field in which Zhang He is exceptionally skilled; he can transform non-toxic substances into toxic ones, as well as convert highly toxic substances into non-toxic ones
Lian Yunbi's mother, standing by, had already turned into a tearful figure: "My unfortunate child, why must you endure so much suffering"
After biting, the frenzied fox immediately burrowed into the grass and escaped swiftly
Occasionally, the distant howls of wild beasts reached Zhang He, causing him a moment of tension. He climbed the vines, slowly making his way up the slope
At this moment, in the royal family
Seeing his father say this, Zhao Feng could only nod. ... How could he not want to get closer to the goddess? However, that is just a rose with thorns ...
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Brother Zhang, I have already opened up the situation; the reputation of the Detoxification and Cleansing Pill will soon be known to all! Many people are already coming to purchase the Detoxification and Cleansing Pill, but there are only about 200 pills available, which will definitely not be enough
Further in lies the deep mountains. I am venturing alone, which is bound to be dangerous. Zhang He looked ahead; beyond lay the deep mountains, where there would surely be more poisonous materials. However, given his current level of cultivation, going alone could pose a risk.
Zhang Heyi gritted his teeth and decided to continue deeper into the mountains. As long as he remained cautious and careful, if he encountered a powerful beast, he could escape immediately, and it seemed that there would not be any serious problems
Mother, where is Father
In a short period of time, Zhang He unexpectedly experienced a splitting headache and a dry mouth, as if there were a fire within him, burning fiercely
Haha, rest assured. As long as you achieve good results in the martial arts examination, your uncle will arrange a very good position for you at www.hetushu.com. " Father Zhao laughed heartily, "By the way, you should also interact more with the girls from the Lian family. Once you achieve good results in the martial arts examination, I will have the face to seek a marriage proposal for you.
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Saying this, Lian Yunbi turned and left
Taking a deep breath, the fresh air of the mountains made Zhang He feel invigorated
Listening to this, the kid who was knocked down by Lian Yunbi back then is Zhao Feng
"You may go down first," said Wang Renjie, who is also the second younger brother of Wang Renxiong, to Wang Fengjie
Fortune lies in risk! Outside, nothing usable can be found; only within is there a possibility of discovery
Zhang Hegen was completely unaware that many people were already keeping an eye on him. He was currently carrying a backpack and walking in the mountains. The western mountains at this time were densely forested, thriving with vitality.
A middle-aged man, holding a tea cup, was analyzing things for Zhao Feng. There was a shrewd glint in his eyes. He was Zhao Feng's father, Zhao Zhiben
The distance from Wangjun to Mengyin City requires four to five days for a round trip, even with a fast horse.
Wang Renjie smiled wryly and had no choice but to leave. This was a good opportunity for his sister-in-law to return. Over the years, he had witnessed the hardships she endured outside, which strengthened his resolve to help her
Wang Pengyu looked at the two hundred or so pills in his hand, his expression filled with conflict. His current mood was one of excitement, bordering on impatience.
After climbing a small hill, Zhang He stopped and turned to look back. In the distance, the outline of Mengyin City was barely visible, shrouded in mist that lingered among the mountains, creating a dreamlike atmosphere
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"Yun Bi, you have returned. Come quickly and see your brother. He has fallen ill again," said Yun Bi's mother, sitting by the bedside and continuously wiping her tears.
The term "demonic poison" suddenly stirred something deep within Zhang He.
"Sister, I feel unwell," the young boy said, his mouth twisted as if he were about to cry
"Sister, I feel uncomfortable and want to scratch. Let me go, I need to scratch," the young man finally couldn't hold back upon seeing Lian Yunbi, pleading. His body bore the marks of festering scratches, and at this moment, his hands and feet were bound, rendering him unable to move on the bed. The binding of his hands and feet was to prevent him from scratching.
In the depths of the mountains, it is truly completely different from the outside. Not only is the terrain more perilous, but the trees also block out the sun, exuding a damp and decayed atmosphere everywhere. On the ground, there are many fallen leaves that have not yet fully rotted; stepping on them feels soft and mushy
On the bed, a slender boy, appearing to be around ten years old, is lying there, his entire body flushed red and feeling extremely hot to the touch, yet not a drop of sweat is visible. It is as if a fire is burning within him. The boy lies on the bed, gritting his teeth fiercely, not making a sound.
Teacher?" A glimmer of realization flashed in Wang Pengyu's eyes, confirming that indeed, there is an impressive teacher behind Zhang He.
Zhang He opened his eyes wide, realizing that this item was an essential ingredient for concocting the Berserk Potion! He never expected to find it here! The Berserk Potion can stimulate the true energy to accelerate its operation, especially during combat; it is undoubtedly a very useful potion! He immediately went over to prepare for harvesting.
Is this the legendary Madheart Fox! Zhang He suddenly felt a chill; in his memory, the Madheart Fox was a terrifying beast. Anyone bitten by it would be poisoned by its demonic venom, losing their sanity and attacking living beings in a frenzy, ultimately exhausting their strength and dying
In just two days, Zhang He had already reached the level of skin tempering. Such an improvement was already quite remarkable, yet Zhang He was not satisfied
"In that case, if I were to confront him head-on, he would not be my opponent at all?" A fierce glint flashed in Zhao Feng's eyes. His ears were still buzzing.
From here, one can begin the search for poisons. Zhang He entered the mountains to seek medicinal materials that could refine the body
The frenzied heart fox from the opposite side suddenly charged over. Zhang He swiftly drew his hatchet to block it. However, the speed of the frenzied heart fox was astonishing; with a zigzag leap, it easily maneuvered beneath Zhang He's feet. With a roar, the frenzied heart fox left deep bite marks on Zhang He's leg
However, he certainly won't let you hit him easily!" Zhao's father shook his head, "But I think this serves as a good warning for you. In your previous training, you always just scratched the surface, thinking that relying on brute force would lead you to victory in combat. Now, this should serve as a lesson for you, right?"
Is that true? Zhao Feng's eyes lit up, but he quickly became dejected and said, That woman is truly impervious to reason; I dare not approach her.
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Zhang He had already felt a burning pain in his legs, and he knew that something was wrong; the demonic poison of the Frenzied Heart Fox was beginning to take effect. He immediately crawled to a relatively stable area to assess his injuries
He utilized the rejuvenating true energy to slowly draw those highly toxic substances into his body. Then, he reversed the flow and directly refined his body with those toxins
Elder brother, after all these years, sister-in-law has endured so much hardship outside..." Wang Renjie, who is also the second younger brother of Wang Renxiong, slowly spoke to offer his counsel, "It seems now that Ahe is not a useless person; we should let go of past grievances and bring him back, right?"
Wang Renjie earnestly advised with heartfelt sincerity
That cluster of wild heart grass suddenly stirred to life
It is evident that Zhang He has his own limitations; therefore, he can only use the method of exchange, allowing you to strike him once, thereby giving him the opportunity to counterattack you
During these days, you may continue with the promotion. I will take my leave now. Zhang He left the Five Poisons Pearl and departed from the Wang Family Pharmacy
Lian Yunbi gritted her teeth and said: "I can’t wait any longer, Mother, please take good care of my little brother. I’m going to find the 'Ice Cold Pangolin' right now!"
Is that true? Zhao Feng's face immediately lit up with joy, "As long as I cultivate the true energy seed, I can rank among the top three in the martial arts competition! In the martial arts assessment, I will definitely achieve good results"
Elder brother, this is not the time to be angry. The family competition is about to begin, and if what A Jie said is true, A He can also contribute to the family during the competition
So what! I must take revenge; a mere lowly commoner dares to provoke me! Zhao Feng had a face full of brutality
Go find the uncles at home and persuade the elder brother! Wang Renjie did not give up; instead, he turned around to seek help from the elders at home.
However, if we go back like this, Zhang He will be even less willing
No need to say more! I have things to attend to, you may leave first. Wang Renxiong frowned slightly and said directly
However, even if there are only five types, Zhang He fully utilizes them
However, what disappointed Zhang He was that there were not many toxic materials here. In the past two days, he had only managed to find five usable types.
"A mere fifty detoxifying pills cannot yet make the name known to all. These two hundred pills are also for your promotional use." Zhang He smiled slightly, "Once these two hundred pills are sold, the name of the detoxifying pills will become known to the public. Rest assured, I will return to find my teacher right away to refine the pills, and once they are ready, I will send them over immediately"
Your father has gone to Luowang County to seek the "Qinghan Pill" and has not yet returned
In my field of vision, I suddenly saw a cluster of familiar little yellow flowers
In the Zhao family mansion, Zhao Feng wore a gloomy expression
Lian Yunbi knows that now only the blood of the "Ice Cold Pangolin" can alleviate the symptoms of the younger brother
"Be good, little brother, you mustn't scratch. Just endure for a while, it will be fine once it's over," Lian Yunbi said, tears streaming down her face. She could only watch and not touch her little brother. Because at this moment, any attempt to help him scratch would only make the situation worse.
Zhang He tucked the medicine pouch into his belt, and after making the necessary preparations, he embarked on his official journey to search for toxic materials
Do not say any more. That wretched person, who dared to leave with nothing back then, now wants to come back; it is not that easy!" Wang Renxiong said coldly
"Isn't it just that she hit you once? You lack courage! You must get closer to her; winning over the Lian family will greatly benefit the future development of our Zhao family," Zhao father scolded. "Moreover, marriage is always a matter of parental arrangement and matchmaking. As long as Uncle Lian speaks up, how can Lian Yunbi possibly oppose it?"
Lian Yunbi's tears suddenly surged forth with a "swish".
After listening to Wang Fengjie’s words, the two middle-aged men in the hall fell silent. Wang Fengjie looked at his uncle’s stern face and felt a sense of pressure in his heart
"Yunbi, you cannot go up the mountain! It is dangerous up there now," Lianmu shouted from behind, trying to stop her daughter. However, Lian Yunbi had already dashed out, completely ignoring her.
A fox with a body entirely covered in yellow and black emerged from below, its eyes blood-red, fiercely staring at Zhang He.
Having stayed on the mountain for two consecutive days, Zhang He quenched his thirst with spring water and satisfied his hunger with wild fruits. At night, he slept in the trees. After two days, he remained safe and sound. Moreover, he was well-versed in the characteristics of poisonous materials, so searching for them was not particularly laborious.
Wild Heart Grass
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Zhang He took off the backpack and retrieved a sharp machete from inside; he had purchased this at the blacksmith's shop before leaving the city. He then took out several medicine packets, which contained highly toxic agents specifically designed to ward off the fierce beasts in the mountains. All of these were concocted by himself using some originally non-toxic medicinal materials that he had bought in the city.
Upon seeing this, Zhao's father unexpectedly exclaimed: "Indeed, this is the spirit of not fearing defeat that should be present. In a few days, the Great Sun Elixir will be delivered; I have requested it from your uncle. By then, once you consume it and cultivate the seed of true energy, you will have even greater assurance."
"Yes, Father." Wang Fengjie immediately breathed a sigh of relief and stepped back. What he needed to say had already been said; the rest was up to the adults to make their decision