Chapter 128 The Believer
Chapter 128 The Believer
Even with so many documents, it still depends on whether Mu Sen and Dan Qing are willing to accept them.
For example, Mu Sen refines most of his eighth-grade pills for the Lingyun Sect; if others want them, it depends on his mood.
This shows his status in the Misty Continent.
Tu Shan accepted the fan without hesitation.
He took out three more Nascent Soul Pills and a bottle of refined poison and handed them to Mu Sen.
"You know I have limited resources right now, so I don't have much to give you. These three Nascent Soul Pills and this bottle of poison are for you."
"Grandmaster, why did you give Master poison?"
Geng Yu asked directly what she wanted to know.
"Of course, it's to save my life!"
"Save your life?"
Tu Shan remained silent. These disciples of major sects all valued integrity and uprightness, even when it came to killing, they did so with dignity.
Looking at the three pairs of puzzled eyes in front of him, Tu Shan sighed heavily.
"I will not harm others unless they harm me; if someone injures me, he will surely die."
“I didn’t tell you to poison the other person directly, but if someone wants you dead, is there a difference between killing them by chopping them up, slapping them to death, or poisoning them? The goal is the same, only the methods are different.”
Geng Yu was dumbfounded.
Zhong Qi seemed to be deep in thought.
Mu Sen stared at Tu Shan for a while, then smiled and said, "I will follow Master's teachings."
Tu Shan was unaware that the one who benefited most from today's words was not Mu Sen, nor Geng Yu, but Zhong Qi.
He used to think about defeating others fair and square, but now he suddenly realizes that he wants others to die, so why pretend?
He saw things clearly and understood.
Geng Yu said hesitantly, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to be so insidious?"
Tu Shan glanced at him sideways and said disdainfully, "If a Nascent Soul cultivator came to kill you right now, would you fight him fair and square?"
Geng Yu: "No way, I'd be crushed to dust before I even made a move."
Tu Shan: "If you had a weapon that could kill him before he could even make a move, would you use it?"
Geng Yu gave him a look that said, "Are you stupid?": "Of course I am."
Tu Shan then asked, "Is there a difference between a weapon that is a knife, a sword, a gun, or poison?"
She stared at Geng Yu's constipated expression and said, "It's just a difference in methods. What does it mean to be aboveboard? He, a Nascent Soul cultivator, killing you, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, is not honorable enough. Why do you still pursue fairness?"
The entire Misty Continent reveres martial prowess, yet you claim fairness as your principle, and you don't even know how you died.
Alright, in this world, survival is the only truth; everything else is meaningless.
Geng Yu coughed lightly: "That cultivator doesn't fart..."
"Look at how capable you are. Alright, your grandmaster doesn't want to waste time talking nonsense. Today I'll teach you a move."
The world is full of goodwill, and the world is all good.
Even fellow disciples can associate for mutual benefit; as long as there are enough resources, fellow disciples can do many things together.
At least you won't have to do many things yourself, giving you more time to do more things.
Seeing that the three were listening attentively, she couldn't help but say a few more words: "For example, you can teach the business of selling pills to a reliable person, give up some of the profits, and then you will have more time to cultivate or refine pills."
For example, when it comes to hosting a banquet, many people may be doing it for sect missions, but if you invite them to help or if they are people you have a good relationship with, you can share some spirit stones.
Next time I need their help, I'll be more attentive and won't focus on that tiny bit of spirit stone.
She didn't want to say too much, because Mu Sen and the other two were really clueless when it came to using people.
As her disciples and grand-disciples, we must not embarrass her.
As Mu Sen listened to her, his smile gradually turned lewd.
Geng Yu and Zhong Qi both felt a chill run down their spines.
"By the way, doesn't your sect have any menial disciples?"
Geng Yu: "What kind of disciple is a menial disciple?"
"Disciples who are responsible for miscellaneous tasks, such as delivering things."
"No! We did it all ourselves, Master. We have limited resources right now and can't afford to pay so much."
Tu Shan had forgotten about this matter.
Hey!
It's all because the spirit stones came too easily that this mess was caused.
“Cheap disciples, you guys aren’t short of spirit stones right now. The key is cultivation and time. Find a few people with decent character, give them spirit stones or resources, and have them help with some miscellaneous tasks.”
Focus on improving your cultivation. You all probably know about the Miluo Star Sea, where a battle could break out at any time.
There's a high chance that the three of you will be sent there; either the beasts will die or you will perish.
"You should be more careful!"
Mu Sen paused in stroking his beard, his voice unconsciously lowering: "Master, how did you know about the Miluo Star Sea?"
"I have my own channels, don't ask, I won't tell you even if you do."
Tu Shan waved his hand and continued, "I hope you will use those poisons with caution. It's best not to use them unless absolutely necessary. Poisons are not so easy to cure. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator can be overwhelmed by just ten drops of poison."
"My cheap apprentice, don't bother researching it yourself. I'm afraid you'll ruin it. I'll teach you when I have time later if you want to."
Mu Sen shook his head: "Forget about that, my interest in poison is only this much."
"Suit yourself. I'll head out now, I'm busy!"
Tu Shan got up and walked outside. Just as she reached the door, she saw the person standing outside and felt quite helpless.
Rong Lu is too persistent.
He never considered that the so-called glimmer of hope might have originated from following her.
Perhaps if they had gone their separate ways, he would not have encountered the crisis.
After all, the place she was going to was very dangerous, and Rong Lu's trip to the Green Wood Forest was also fraught with danger.
The early stage of the Nascent Soul realm is not something a Golden Core cultivator can easily shake off.
"Have you spoken to the people from the sect?"
"Ok!"
"Let's go then!"
Watching Tu Shan leave, Mu Sen said irritably, "You two brats, come in here."
"Your grandmaster said you want to increase your strength quickly?"
Mu Sen tugged at his beard and stared at Geng Yu.
Geng Yu said mysteriously, "Master, please set up a barrier. I have something to say."
Mu Sen raised his hand to set up a soundproof barrier and said, "Speak quickly if you have something to say, or shut up if you have something to say. Your master is busy!"
"Ahem, my strength can't be improved much in a short time. I want to follow my master to take a shortcut."
"Snapped!"
Geng Yu scratched the back of his head and shouted, "Master, why did you hit me!"
"I'll teach you a lesson for not cultivating diligently, and instead trying to take shortcuts and crooked paths! Humph!"
Two more roasted chestnuts landed on his head.
As Geng Yu ran, he explained, "Old man, it's not what you think. I wanted my master to take me to find a contracted beast. The more you contract, the more protection you have."
Mu Sen lowered his eyes for a moment, then shook his head: "No, the contract is not as simple as we think."
"I think it's quite simple! My Ah Die's contract wasn't difficult at all."
"That's because your grandmaster was very capable and helped Adie and her clan break through their limitations. She agreed to it out of gratitude."
Demonic beasts all revere freedom and worship the strong; they would rather die than make a contract with someone as basic as you.
"Huh? I see. I originally wanted to go to the Forest of Green Woods with my grandmaster to fill all the empty spaces."
Geng Yu touched his head, looking regretful.
Another flick on the forehead.
"You brat, stop dreaming! Get back to business and do what your grandmaster said. Share some spirit stones with the fellow disciples who helped this time, but remember not to give too many."
"Yes, Master!"
"Yes, Senior Uncle!"
After Zhong Qi and Geng Yu left, the two arrived at the secret base.
"Zhong Qi, do you think my method will work?"
Geng Yu put one arm around her waist and pinched her chin with the other, looking thoughtful.
Zhong Qi looked at him speechlessly. What was this idiot saying? What kind of question was he asking?
Of course you can!
However, neither of them has the strength to conquer monsters of the fifth rank or higher; it's more of a pipe dream for them.
Of course, another way is to ask Tu Shan.
Tu Shan is a mysterious person who is rarely seen. She only appears when she contacts them, so it's almost like a dream for them to get in touch with her.
All we know is that she's most likely refining pills, but as for where she's refining them and what kind of pills she's refining, nobody knows.
"Okay, very possible, but can you actually do it? Let's be realistic!"
Zhong Qi rolled his eyes, wondering what to do next.
Why don't you try to form a contract with a fourth-tier monster first?
No!
That would be a complete waste of a spot. Maybe we should wait for Tu Shan's news.
"Alright, let's just focus on improving our strength step by step. Let's lay a solid foundation first, so that if that day ever comes, we won't be unstable."
He felt a heavy pat on the shoulder, turned to look at the owner of the hand, and at that moment he wished he could braise a pig's trotter.
"Sure, I didn't expect you, Zhong Qi, to want to take shortcuts now. Where did the person who used to practice swordsmanship diligently go? Give me back my cold and handsome man."
Geng Yu grinned and was about to reach out and pinch Zhong Qi's face.
Zhong Qi waved his hand away, said "boring," and turned to leave.
Geng Yu hurriedly caught up and asked, "Are you going back to practice your sword now?"
"if not?"
Geng Yu looked around and leaned down, saying, "Hehe, how about we sneak off to find the little mute? Just don't let anyone else know."
Zhong Qi was speechless. Is this how you whisper to someone?
You looked left and right, but why didn't you look in front and behind?
"Junior Brother Geng! Junior Brother Zhong! Where are you going?"
A melodious voice rang out from behind the two. They paused for a moment, exchanged glances, turned around to greet each other, and said in unison, "Senior Sister Song, Senior Brother Dongfang."
Senior Sister Song smiled and asked, "Where did you say you were going? Is it for training? Can I come with you?"
Geng Yu scratched his head, about to explain.
“We plan to visit the library. If you want to go, Senior Sister Song, you can ask Senior Brother Dongfang to accompany you.”
Zhong Qi refused outright.
It wasn't that he was overthinking it, but this Senior Sister Song Nian, although she looked gentle and weak, gave people the feeling that she was very lively and cheerful.
He doesn't like to associate with this type of person.
If he had to choose, he preferred spending time with Tu Shan and Ji Se.
He doesn't talk much, but he's very efficient.
She is upright and honest, unlike Senior Sister Song Nian, which always seems strange.
As for what was strange about it, he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
But it's okay, we don't have much time to spend together anyway.
If she weren't also one of his direct disciples, we probably wouldn't have had the chance to meet.
He couldn't understand Dongfang Gui either. They spent most of their time together. Didn't he find Song Nian strange?
"Junior Brother Zhong, are you in such a hurry to go to the library to look for cultivation techniques? Let's go together and help you look for them. Senior Brother Dongfang, what do you think?"
Dongfang Gui looked the three of them up and down and said, "No, I just returned from my training and want to go back to my cave to rest first."
Zhong Qi nodded and said, "Take care, Senior Brother Dongfang!"
Dongfang Gui nodded to the three of them and was about to leave when someone gently tugged at his sleeve.
"Senior brother, I'm sorry, I didn't remember that. Let me go with you!"
Dongfang Gui looked at the sleeve that was being tugged, remained silent for a moment, then gently pulled the sleeve back and said, "Junior Sister Song, you must be tired too. Why don't you go back first?"
Geng Yu put an arm around Zhong Qi's shoulder and whispered in his ear, "Are we that familiar with these two?"
Zhong Qi shook his head slightly and raised an eyebrow.
We weren't familiar with each other, and I didn't know why Senior Sister Song came to talk to us.
Geng Yu understood the meaning in his eyes, turned to Song Nian, and asked, "Senior Sister Song, where did you go for training this time?"
Seeing Geng Yurao's interested expression, Song Nian smiled and said, "It's nothing, we just went to Black Flame Valley. We heard that the poisonous fog there has dissipated quite a bit, so we went to take a look out of curiosity."
Geng Yu's mind was racing with thoughts.
Will we be discovered?
When they were selling pills, Tu Shan was watching from not far away. Did Song Nian and Dongfang Gui see that?
"Oh? Is that so? Have you found out the reason?"
Zhong Qi looked very interested.
Song Nian laughed and said, "How could we possibly find it? At least we can't find it. People from other sects have heard about this and have sent people there as well. They are still investigating."
"Then why did you come back?"
Geng Yu also became interested. He had a feeling that this matter was related to the little mute.
Song Nian said, "Junior Brother Geng overestimates us. We are just bystanders with limited abilities. I heard that the sect will soon send Elder Mu to investigate whether there are any treasures."
"My master?"
Geng Yu pointed to his nose.
No, his master just came back from there. He would definitely report this to the sect leader. Why would he need to go again?
Geng Yu's eyes darted around.
Zhong Qi could tell what he was thinking just by looking at his expression.
That's great, they think the same way!
Song Nian said, "Yes, Senior Brother knows too, right?"
Dongfang Gui replied absentmindedly, "Hmm!"
"You don't know, I heard that not long ago there were people selling pills there, and some people said that Elder Mu brought you two with him. Was it you, Junior Brother Zhong and Junior Brother Geng? What kind of pills were you selling?"
Geng Yu was about to explain when Zhong Qi slapped Geng Yu's hand off his shoulder and said, "A friend asked us to help sell them. She and my master had something to do at the time."
"I didn't expect it to really be Elder Mu and you guys! That's great! Tell us quickly, what exactly is going on with that poisonous fog zone?"
Song Nian looked excited, her big eyes filled with such pure interest that Zhong Qi couldn't bear to refuse her.
Unfortunately, Zhong Qi didn't know what was going on either.
"I don't know either. The toxic fog had thinned out by the time we arrived. Senior Sister Song, Senior Brother Dongfang, let's go ahead."
Zhong Qi bowed to the two of them, glared at Geng Yu, and turned to leave.
Geng Yu touched his nose and said, "Senior Sister Song, Senior Brother Dongfang, I'll go back to my cave first. We can talk again later when we have time."
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