"That's great!"
Chuckling excitedly, Yuan Tao hurriedly took the bottle and kept it in his embrace.
"We'll be taking our leave first!"
Since Zhang Shi wasn't around, there was no point in staying here. Thus, the Great Herb King, Butler Lu, turned around and left.
After the duo left, Zheng Yang and the others turned to look at Yuan Tao.
"What are you doing with this poison?"
The poison in the Poison Temple was incomparably terrifying, and no one dared to come into contact with it. Yet, Yuan Tao asked for a bottle of it. It was truly a mystery what he was thinking.
"Even though Zhao Ya will be competing with Mu Xueqing three days later, that Liu laoshi … the more I think about it, the angrier I get. I won't be able to take it lying down!" A glint flashed across Yuan Tao's eyes.
"You mean that... you intend to use this poison to make him suffer?" Zheng Yang's eyes lit up.
"That's right! He broke Zhao Ya's sword with a single finger and even chased us away. What are you putting on an act for? Are you trying to show off your strength? I hate such pretentious people! "
Yuan Tao gritted his teeth.
As an orphan, he had been fearless since young. Now that he felt a deep hatred for Liu laoshi, naturally, he wanted to make him suffer. Even if he couldn't do so, he wanted to disgust him!
"Hehe, I like that. Call me along when the time comes..."
Zheng Yang chuckled.
Seeing the two scheming against each other, Zhao Ya couldn't help but shake her head.
Even though she didn't approve of it, she didn't object to it either.
If everyone in the world of cultivation was benevolent, the competition wouldn't be so intense.
...
Zhang Xuan didn't know that his students were currently thinking of ways to kill him. At this moment, he was sitting in the classroom, looking at the annoying Elder Bai speechlessly.
This fellow rushed over to acknowledge him as his teacher, leaving him helpless.
As a renowned elder of the academy, it's one thing for you to acknowledge me as your teacher, but for you to acknowledge me as your student... What is this?
"Elder Bai, I really can't be your teacher... The saber art was created by my teacher, and without his permission, I can't impart it to others. Please forgive me!"
After a long while, Mu Xueqing finally managed to convince Elder Bai to leave. Then, she walked up to Zhang Xuan with a flushed face. "Teacher, I have embarrassed you!"
"The duel is already over. There's no point in dwelling on it!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Even though he had been tricked by the two groups of students and had been put in a very passive position, in reality, the other party was only trying to help him win glory, so there was nothing wrong with their actions.
However … the mistake was that when these two groups of people encountered each other, neither of them would give way.
"Teacher, please guide me so that I can raise my strength!"
Seeing that her teacher didn't blame her, Mu Xueqing felt even more embarrassed. She kneeled on the floor and kowtowed with determination in her eyes.
"Increase my strength?"
"Un!" Mu Xueqing nodded.
"After comprehending saber intent, your Saber Techniques are all moves, even stronger than Elder Bai's. In terms of Martial Techniques, there is nothing more to teach you. If you want to quickly increase your battle prowess, there's only one way, and that is … to increase your cultivation! "
Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment.
There were two ways to increase one's fighting prowess. Firstly, one had to raise one's cultivation. Secondly, one had to cultivate formidable battle techniques.
After cultivating the Heaven's Path Saber Art and comprehending Saber Intent, Mu Xueqing's grasp of battle techniques had reached a certain level. Thus, she could only rely on the first method.
"Raise my cultivation?" Mu Xueqing's face turned bitter.
If it was so easy to raise one's cultivation, there wouldn't be so few experts in the world.
This was especially so after reaching Pixue realm. Every single acupoint had to be carefully explored before it could be opened. Every single acupoint required several months to open. Three days … shouldn't be able to raise one's cultivation by too much!
"If it was anyone else, three days would indeed be insufficient. However, you are different!"
Seeing through her dismay, Zhang Xuan chuckled. "You have been consuming pills since you were young, so even though there is pill poison in your body, there is still quite a bit of medicinal energy stored in your body. If you can activate this medicinal energy and use a unique method, it won't be difficult for you to raise your strength swiftly!"
Zhang Xuan.
Naturally, he had thought it through before saying that he would help her raise her cultivation.
Mu Xueqing had been consuming pills since she was young, and as a result, the pill poison had been stored in her body. As a result, more medicinal energy had accumulated in her body, making it difficult for her to neutralize it.
If she could activate the medicinal energy within the pill, her cultivation would surely rise swiftly.
"This … teacher … is able to do it?"
Mu Xueqing was taken aback.
Coming from an apothecary clan, she knew how difficult it was to achieve such a feat.
Putting aside her, even her father and the guild leader of the Apothecary Guild weren't able to do it. The medicinal energy of pills was ferocious, and it could be considered as a great tonic. Just like a piece of meat, there was a limit to how much one could absorb.
Under normal circumstances, as one's cultivation rose, it was only a matter of time before the accumulation of medicinal energy was neutralized. However, it would take several years or even several decades.
To activate the medicinal energy that had accumulated over the years and help her achieve a breakthrough in just three days … How was that possible?
"I can do it, but I'll have to prepare some things in advance!"
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment.
These medicinal energy deposits would be hidden in every corner of a cultivator's body according to their constitution and cultivation technique. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't be able to find them, and naturally, they wouldn't be able to activate them. However, Zhang Xuan was different. The flaws in the books compiled by the Library of Heaven's Path were clearly visible, and it wasn't too difficult for him to find them.
Once he found them, coupled with his pure Heaven's Path zhenqi, he would be able to neutralize the medicinal energy easily, converting it into energy that could raise one's cultivation.
Of course, if so much energy were to be released, it would be as violent as a flood. If it were Lu Chong, he wouldn't have to worry at all. However, the same couldn't be said for Mu Xueqing.
She was born into a good family, and she didn't cultivate diligently. If she were to succumb to the energy, it would be a small matter if she were to be unable to recover from her injuries.
Thus, it would be best if she had some medicinal solution to protect herself.
"You should adjust your condition first. Don't leave. I'll make a trip to the Apothecary Guild!"
After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Xuan instructed.
This medicinal solution was similar to the Body Nourishment Medicinal Solution he prepared for Wang Ying back then, and it was only available in the Apothecary Guild.
"Apothecary Guild? Teacher, why don't I go with you? My father is a 2-star pinnacle apothecary in the guild. He will surely do his best to help you! "Mu Xueqing hurriedly said.
"Alright!"
Taken aback for a moment, Zhang Xuan nodded.
He was currently disguised as Liu Cheng, so naturally, he couldn't reveal his identity as an apothecary. With the help of an apothecary, it would save him a lot of trouble.
After instructing Meng Tao and the others on their cultivation, he checked on Lu Chong's progress. After confirming that there were no problems, Zhang Xuan brought Mu Xueqing to the Apothecary Guild.
It must be said that Lu Chong was indeed vicious in his cultivation. He had already gone through three rounds of cultivation, and the pain he had endured was immense. However, the results were remarkable.
At this moment, his strength was on par with a Tongxuan realm primary stage expert.
It seemed like it was only a matter of time before he could defeat a Tongxuan realm pinnacle expert.
The guild wasn't too far away from the academy, so it only took them an hour or so to arrive at their destination.
Tianwu Kingdom's Apothecary Guild was much grander and grander than Tianxuan Kingdom's.
With a single look, it was clear that Mu Xueqing frequented the place. It didn't take her long to find her father, Apothecary Mu.
"Guild Leader Liu, thank you for resolving my daughter's pill poison problem..."
Upon hearing that Liu laoshi had arrived, how could Apothecary Mu remain silent? He immediately rushed forward to welcome him.
Even though he was a 2-star apothecary, the other party was the guild leader of the Physician Guild. On top of that, the other party had resolved a huge problem for his daughter and imparted a formidable battle technique to her. Thus, he didn't dare to act arrogantly before the other party.
"My daughter has just told me about the situation. Liu laoshi is going to help her awaken the remaining medicinal energy in her body? If you need anything, feel free to instruct me! "
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Apothecary Mu spoke up.
His daughter had told him about Liu laoshi's decision, and even now, he still couldn't believe it.
As a 2-star apothecary, he knew how difficult this matter was!
If it were anyone else, he would surely think that the other party was bragging. However, the person before him was an existence capable of resolving even pill poison. Perhaps, he might really be able to accomplish something that even the guild leader was incapable of.
"I need a set of foundation reinforcing medicinal solution, and the higher the tier, the better!"
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Also, I would like to take a look at your guild's book collection vault. I hope that you can make an exception for me!"
The foundation reinforcing medicinal solution could protect one's body from severe injuries. This way, it wouldn't be too dangerous to awaken the medicinal energy.
As for the book collection vault …
Firstly, he wanted to enrich his knowledge on pill forging. Secondly, he wanted to find a way to help Zhao Ya raise her cultivation.
Since the both of them had agreed on a duel, he couldn't possibly just help one of them raise her cultivation.
Even though there wasn't a huge accumulation of medicinal energy in Zhao Ya's body, she possessed the Pure Yin Body. The Unravel Yin Pill had only helped her awaken ten percent of it. If she could awaken it to twenty percent, her cultivation would surely soar.
Of course, the prerequisite was that he had to find a way to raise her physical constitution.
Previously, he had found a way to use the Unravel Yin Pill at the Tianxuan Kingdom Apothecary Guild. Perhaps, this guild might have a similar description as well.
"I'll look for the medicinal solution. That's easy. As for the book collection vault? Under normal circumstances, those who aren't official apothecaries aren't qualified to enter … However, Guild Leader Liu is a formidable physician, and there are many similarities between physicians and apothecaries. On top of that, you are going to help my daughter awaken the medicinal energy in her body … I'll ask the guild leader to make an exception! "
After a moment of hesitation, Apothecary Mu said.
Under normal circumstances, the book collection vault of the guild was only accessible to those who possessed unique occupations. Outsiders weren't qualified to enter.
However, the person before him was the guild leader of the Physician Guild, as well as his daughter's teacher. Even if it was against the rules, he had to find a way to help him.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
Apothecary Mu left the room. Not too long later, he returned and said, "The guild leader has agreed to it!"
"I'll be troubling you then!"
After instructing Mu Xueqing to adjust her condition, Zhang Xuan nodded his head. Under Apothecary Mu's lead, he walked toward the book collection vault.
… …
In a classroom in Tianwu Academy.
"Sun Cheng laoshi, the principal is looking for you!"
A teacher pushed open the door and walked in.
"Me?" Sun laoshi was perplexed.
"That's right. It seems to be regarding Liu Cheng laoshi!" The teacher said.
"What happened to him?" Sun laoshi was taken aback.
"You should know …" Seeing the confusion on the other party's face, the teacher was speechless. Given the huge commotion outside, only this fellow could remain calm and conduct his lessons peacefully.
"Liu laoshi's student and Master Teacher Zhang Xuan's student have gotten into a fight … You entered the academy together with Liu laoshi, so you should be familiar with one another. The principal might be looking for you to discuss this matter!"
The teacher said.
"Liu laoshi … Master Teacher Zhang Xuan?" Sun laoshi was dumbfounded.
If Zhang Xuan were here, he would surely be able to recognize Sun Cheng laoshi as the unparalleled genius who had taken the 2-star master teacher examination with him … Mo Hongyi.
(The heck, on my way to work this morning, I was knocked down by a taxi. I was driving straight, but he pinned me down from the left. The traffic police asked him to stop by the side, but that fellow actually fled. After being caught, he argued with the traffic police, and then … he demanded that both parties take out insurance. I'll pay for him, and he'll pay for me … Infuriating! Was Ping Ping's responsibility for driving recklessly as well? Today, I still have to go to the traffic police station to deal with all sorts of troublesome matters. My heart is stifled, and I feel infuriated. Ahhhhh! Please console me!!!)
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