Devour

Chapter 353 The Entrance of Adu City Hall

Jinlian nodded and said, "That's right. The top 72 sages are nothing more than the best figures in one academy, three religions, five associations, nine schools, and ten sects. If it's hard to even get a sage position, how can it be called a famous sect?"

Cheng Bai warmly invited the leader of the Ranger Association to take a seat, and said modestly: "My Tian Tun Sect has few people, and is far from the twenty-eight major sects."

"The value of a sect lies in its quality, not in the number of people." Jinlian sat at the tea table and looked around. The scenery in all directions was still there. She praised sincerely: "The view is quite broad! It looks small and exquisite on the outside, but it is as vast as the world in a pot on the inside."

Ningxiang accompanied him to sit down and added, "There is another floor downstairs. The environment is quiet and can accommodate many people to rest."

Minjin followed behind and muttered quietly, "There are quite a few quiet rooms on the lower floor, but they are a little cramped."

Cheng Bai manipulated the Tongtianzhu beside him, gave Jin Lian the map of Beilinbingzhou, and told the spirit of the artifact: "Xin Nong, set off for Adu City in Ciyin Country."

Xin Nong took the map, put it into the console to record the details, and planned the precise route in an instant: "My lord, please wait a moment. Fly southwest with the wind, and you will reach your destination in no time."

Jinlian's eyes were as sharp as torches, and she said in surprise, "Tongtianzhu! This set of flying armor is already a soul weapon, and the quality is not low. The changes in the Tianbao Ranking this year will also be very different from the past."

Cheng Bai was leisurely brewing tea and started a conversation, "Is the Tianbao list announced by the Changsheng Society? When I was in Shanhui City, I vaguely heard people say that Tianmen announced it in Lingying Hall."

Jinlian covered her mouth and laughed secretly, explaining in detail: "If the Tianbao list was only released by the Changsheng Association, it must be that all the people on the list were just advertising for them, and no one else would be on the list! Therefore, it is Lingtongmen who collects and verifies various information, and then the Changsheng Association professionally coordinates and organizes it, and Tianmen supervises and records it. Lingying Hall is the initial announcement location of the Tianbao list, and then distributes it to various branches of the Changsheng Association."

Cheng Bai understood and nodded to show his understanding: "No wonder it is so. The cooperation between the three is indeed much fairer. Ordinary cultivators and ordinary people have no idea about the twists and turns involved."

As they were chatting, the Black Blade Flying Armor began to slow down as it approached the airspace of Adu City. Its surface refracted light and shadows, changing color rapidly, and it transformed from a gray cloud into a tortoise shell shape.

Looking down at the vast land, most of the buildings that come into view are tower-shaped buildings, which are arranged in regular geometric shapes. The dreamlike and unique visual effect is shocking. Carrying a long history, telling a moving story.

"The branch of the Ranger Association in Adu City is called 'Liushuitang', and the current leader is our preferred guide for this trip." After Jinlian finished speaking, she sent out a talisman to notify the local branch to arrange a suitable anchorage.

Cheng Bai piloted the Black Blade Flying Armor and slowly descended to the designated location in the city. The details of the city became clearer before his eyes.

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In the warm little house, the soft light is like a veil.

Different types of herbs soaking in pools emit a rich medicinal aroma, and after being blended, their medicinal effects are fully exerted.

Every drop of juice in the comfortable bath is costly. Being in it makes people feel relaxed and happy, recalling the good old days, and more importantly, it can significantly stimulate the growth of skills.

"The effect of the medicine is exhausted, and the time is almost up." The future saint of Jingtao Sect used his internal energy to guide his meridians to circulate and absorb enough. After gradually adjusting his breathing, he let out a long sigh and stood up to exit the medicinal bath.

The long-term nourishment of the medicine made Wang Xiongwu's skin more fair and moist, and his cultivation accumulated more and more. But he couldn't suppress his irritability, so he put on some loose clothes, opened the door and walked out of the quiet room slowly.

Pan Zhonghan sat cross-legged with his eyes closed in the outer room. He opened his eyes when he noticed something and paid attention to the subtle situation: "How do you feel?"

"Reporting to my uncle-master, there is nothing wrong with that part of my disciple, but... it has never been erect again." Wang Xiongwu said as he bowed, looking extremely embarrassed.

Pan Zhonghan frowned and shouted impatiently, "I'm not asking if you have any problem. How have you improved your skills? How dare you go back to Jing'ao Island to participate in the evaluation of the Holy Son when you look so unlucky? Do you want to make fun of yourself to your fellow disciples?"

Hearing the harsh rebuke, Wang Xiongwu's heart trembled, and he hurriedly said: "My disciple's cultivation is approaching the middle stage of Wuwei Realm. But... why did you take a detour further and further and stay in Adu City to practice?"

Pan Zhonghan's face was as gloomy as water, and he said calmly: "Although Yinsheng City is nice, where can I stay? It is even more inappropriate to return to the sect's headquarters. After thinking about it, this Adu City is the capital of Ciyin Kingdom. It is rich in resources and you don't have to worry about food and drink. It is the most suitable city to collect the rare medicinal materials you need."

Wang Xiongwu was so moved that his nose was sore and his eyes were almost filled with tears. He knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, uncle-master, for taking the trouble to help me! If I can stand out and ascend to the throne of the Holy Son this time, I don't know how I can repay you..."

Faced with the outpouring of gratitude, Pan Zhonghan remained unmoved, and said with a slightly irritated look: "You have made too slow progress these days. There are eight candidates for the selection of the Holy Son, some of whom are senior and respected, and some are young and strong. You are the one with the best qualifications, but your performance is so disappointing!"

Wang Xiongwu lowered his head and stammered, "Uncle Master, please calm down. It took me only one month to reach the middle stage from the initial stage of Wuwei Realm. From all aspects, it is... considered very fast. If I follow the normal teaching of the sect, it would be suspected of... forcing things to happen."

Pan Zhonghan was furious and shouted, "It's almost too late! What's the point of teaching by common rules?"

Wang Xiongwu's heart felt like being struck by thunderbolt upon hearing this, and the bitterness surged up to his nose again, but he tried hard to swallow it down and smiled again and again: "I believe that in half a month, I will be able to... at least be close to the world-renowned Zhongji Yuquan Sword Sect."

Pan Zhonghan sneered and said, "Haha! There is no point in getting close! Even the Xu cannot climb to the position of the Holy Son, so how can you surpass him? You get up first."

Wang Xiongwu stood up quickly, blinking his eyes and said cautiously: "I heard... I heard from my fellow disciples that three candidates for the Holy Son were eliminated at the beginning of the month, and the specific reasons are unknown."

Pan Zhonghan said indifferently: "Humph! The Holy Son only needs one person to eliminate three people. What's that?"

"Master uncle is right! The fewer competitors there are, the greater the chances for me." Wang Xiongwu agreed with a dry laugh, then suddenly remembered something trivial and asked, "Have we used up all the griffin bones we purchased a few days ago?"

Pan Zhonghan did not answer directly, but simply said: "I will give you a mission at the residence of the Ranger Association in Adu City. With money, it is easier to get natural treasures than in any market. You don't have to worry about the amount."

Wang Xiongwu felt that the answer was irrelevant but he did not dare to refute. He tried to hold back the itchy secretions flowing out of his mouth and nose, which were sticky and blocked in his throat, which was very uncomfortable.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw an open-lid, exquisite ochre hydrangea-shaped teapot on the table. He walked forward, picked it up, and spat into it with two "coughs".

Seeing this, Pan Zhonghan's face turned pale and blue, and he said angrily: "That is my favorite purple clay teapot, a rare souvenir from the time when I listened to Master Li's sermons at Taowu Academy!"

Wang Xiongwu panicked immediately and bowed hastily to apologize: "Uncle Master, please forgive me! I am so sorry! Let me take it to you to clean it, warm it up carefully and present it to you again."

Pan Zhonghan was so impatient that he waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no! You can throw it away outside, or sell it for some money using the academy's seal. It's up to you to do with it."

Wang Xiongwu put away the purple clay teapot awkwardly and didn't know how to respond.

Pan Zhonghan suppressed his anger, narrowed his eyes and urged: "In order to improve your skills, the uncle paid a lot of money for elixirs and herbs. You have left with whatever belongings you have, why don't you take them out quickly? Don't hide them at this critical moment."

Wang Xiongwu hesitated and took out a worn treasure bag. He presented it with a forced smile and said, "My disciple's wealth accumulated over many years was swindled away by a hateful thief. All that is left is inventory materials and a few treasure fragments. I may be able to exchange them for some precious elixirs at a discount."

Pan Zhonghan took the bag and weighed it, saying with a half-smile, "Master Uncle has specially prepared several doses of strong medicine for you. You must find a secret place for meditation to fully unleash your potential!"

"Uncle Master, what you said is absolutely right." Wang Xiongwu nodded repeatedly and turned his head to see what was happening outside the window.

"Wow, hahaha... look! A very small spirit boat is docked at the Ranger Association's spirit boat dock. It's no more than ten feet long and looks weird like a turtle shell. It doesn't even have a head..."

Wang Xiongwu pointed and was about to make some mocking remarks, but halfway through his words he became furious.

"...Damn it, it reminds me of sad memories. I don't want to watch it anymore!" With a gloomy face, he slammed the window shut and walked away unhappily.