Chapter 36: Did these guys all take their medication today?

After the list was announced, Fang Li turned and left, not giving Wang Zheng's provocative face any more attention.

Anyone can talk tough. Instead of wasting time on that, you should prepare a few more life-saving talismans.

She went directly to the sect's market.

The use of talismans and magical artifacts is allowed in arena battles. As long as it's not excessive, such as pulling out a Nascent Soul level attack talisman, basically no one will care.

Fang Li's goal was clear: defense, especially defense against Yin and evil techniques.

"Boss, how much is the Golden Bell Shield Talisman?"

"Fifty low-grade spirit stones per sheet, guaranteed to withstand a full-force attack from an early Foundation Establishment stage cultivator!"

"Give me three."

"Alright! Junior sister, take a look at this one, a Mind-Cleansing and Evil-Repelling Talisman. It's specially designed to prevent all kinds of evil spirits from invading the mind and is especially effective against those who cultivate insidious and poisonous techniques!"

"Two, please."

Fang Li's hand trembled slightly as she handed Ling Shi the stone.

Her savings were dwindling rapidly. But considering the potential consequences of Wang Zheng's "Yin Wind Claw," the money was well spent.

After finishing her shopping, she didn't return to her residence but instead found a quiet little training ground nearby.

He spread out the talismans he had just bought, and took out the "Wang Zheng Weakness Analysis Report" provided by Tongzi (although it was filled with a lot of useless complaints), and began to simulate a battle.

"The Rock-Splitting Fist is fierce and cannot be taken head-on. You have to rely on your movement to dodge, or use the 'Golden Bell Shield' to withstand the first blow..."

"The Yin Wind Claw is vicious and specifically targets protective spiritual energy. It must be activated in advance with a 'Heart-Cleansing and Evil-Repelling Talisman' to protect the mind and meridians..."

"An old injury to his right knee...that's a weak point. When he charges forward with full force, his left leg will momentarily break down."

She muttered to herself while gesturing, her mind racing through all sorts of possibilities.

Spiritual energy circulates within the meridians, responding to different attack routes.

"Go, Host! You're the fattest! No, the best! Use your intelligence to crush that muscle gorilla!" the system cheered in her mind.

Fang Li ignored it, completely focused.

Almost as soon as she began her simulation, several "listeners" couldn't sit still any longer.

Xie Chen was listening to his subordinates report on matters, tapping his palm with his folding fan intermittently.

When he heard Fang Li accurately analyze Wang Zheng's weaknesses and even begin to simulate tactics, the corners of his mouth curved up.

It saved him a lot of trouble, but why not add flowers to brocade?

He summoned a trusted disciple, whispered a few instructions, and handed him a warm-textured jade pendant.

"I happened to be passing by and gave it to Junior Sister Fang Li. I told her it was a new item that had just arrived at the market, and it looked fairly sturdy, so it might come in handy."

The disciple understood immediately, bowed, and withdrew.

Not long after, Fang Li was practicing and sweating profusely when an unfamiliar disciple approached and politely handed her the jade pendant: "Junior Sister Fang, this was obtained by Senior Brother Xie by chance. He thought it might be of some minor use to you in tomorrow's competition, so he specially ordered me to deliver it to you."

Fang Li was taken aback, then took the jade pendant. It was cool to the touch, and the defensive power it contained startled her; it was definitely a valuable item.

A high-level defensive jade pendant that can be used only once? Xie Chen is being so generous?

The disciple seemed to suddenly remember something and added, "Oh, by the way, Senior Brother Xie also mentioned that he heard Senior Brother Wang Zheng seems to have an old injury on his left shoulder, which might cause some slight stiffness when exerting force. Junior Sister, you might want to keep an eye on that." After saying that, he bowed and took his leave without waiting for Fang Li's reaction.

Fang Li clutched the jade pendant, watching the man's retreating figure, and muttered to herself: Xie Fox's information network is too extensive? He even knows about the old injury on his left shoulder? And mentioned it "accidentally"? This coincidence is a bit too far-fetched, isn't it?

Before she could figure it out, a series of thuds came from the ground, and a tall, dark figure rushed over, shouting from afar, "Fang Li! Fang Li! Stop practicing! I'm here to give you special training!"

Ji Qianqiu, carrying his heavy sword which was as big as a door panel, ran up to her, his chest heaving and his eyes shining frighteningly.

"Special training?" Fang Li was a little confused.

"That's right! Intensive training to withstand beatings!" Ji Qianqiu slammed his heavy sword into the ground, creating a small crater, and patted his muscular chest, making a loud thud. "I'll attack, you just defend! I guarantee you won't feel any pain when that bastard Wang Zheng beats you up tomorrow! Come on! Try taking a punch with 30% of my strength first!"

It all comes down to luck.

Fang Li jumped back in fright, her face full of black lines, and quickly waved her hands: "Stop! Senior Brother Ji! Thank you! Really, it's not necessary!"

Are you kidding me?! You want Ji Qianqiu to give her special training to withstand beatings? Even with 30% of his strength, he could probably smash her into a wall and never pry her out! Is this special training or sending her off on her journey ahead of time?

Ji Qianqiu had already raised his fist, but upon hearing this, he froze, looking a little aggrieved: "Why? I have plenty of experience taking a beating! I guarantee it will work!"

Fang Li: "..." Thank you for your experience, but I don't want to have it.

In her mind, she frantically cried out to Tongzi: "Tongzi! Is this wolfhound only one-dimensional?!"

System: "Host, calm down! This is direct and caring! It may be a bit heavy, but the intention is good! (⊙﹏⊙)"

After much persuasion and encouragement, Fang Li finally managed to send Ji Qianqiu away, who looked disappointed and muttered, "Why didn't you give it a try?" Fang Li breathed a sigh of relief, feeling even more exhausted than from practicing martial arts.

She packed her things, preparing to go back and quietly go through the process a few more times.

As I turned the corner of a corridor, I almost bumped into someone.

White robes, cold face, Shen Yunzhou.

He seemed to be heading in the other direction when he saw her and stopped in his tracks.

The two exchanged a glance, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

Fang Li was wondering whether she should say hello and then slip away quickly when she saw his lips move. He said quickly, expressionless, with a flat voice, "His movement is three-tenths slower on the left wing."

After saying that, without even looking at Fang Li's reaction, as if he had completed some task, he immediately turned around and left quickly, his back view even looking a little hurried.

Fang Li stood there, stunned.

Shen Yunzhou? He took the initiative to talk to her? And... pointed out Wang Zheng's weaknesses? Although he still had that cold demeanor, this behavior was too abnormal!

What day is it today? Why are they all coming to give her intelligence and equipment?

Fang Li held the jade pendant Xie Chen had given her, thinking about Ji Qianqiu's "training to withstand beatings," and recalling Shen Yunzhou's blunt reminder. Her feelings were indescribably complicated.

"...Did all these people take the wrong medicine today?" She couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Xie Fox is being roundabout when he delivers things, Senior Brother Ji is frighteningly enthusiastic, and Shen Yunzhou... he actually took the initiative to reveal information about the opponent for the first time ever? Where is the Immortal Venerable? Oh right, the Immortal Venerable is in the clouds, probably too lazy to care about such trivial matters."

The system immediately jumped out to make its presence known: [“Host's charm is boundless! The Shura field is automatically activated! Attentive service, your satisfaction is guaranteed! ()”]

"Shut up," Fang Li replied irritably.

She shook her head, trying to banish these chaotic thoughts.

Regardless of their whims, the information and things delivered to their door are indeed useful.

Xie Chen's jade pendant was a life-saving trump card, and Shen Yunzhou's guidance also made her more aware of Wang Zheng's weaknesses in his movements.

As for Ji Qianqiu... I appreciate his kindness, but the way he did it was really not flattering.

She gripped the jade pendant and talisman tightly in her hand and hurried towards her residence.

I need to think about it some more tonight.