The pride of Kunyun City, Wu Shaoqian, had been crippled! Not only had he fallen from the clouds to the mud overnight, but his soul had also been dispersing, on the verge of death.
Feeling em...
Chapter 74 Wu Dongxiao's Detoxification
One month later.
The alchemy furnace trembled slightly, emitting a series of clanging sounds.
Zhong Cai quickly made hand seals, guiding the changes within the alchemy furnace.
Soon, the trembling of the alchemy furnace stopped.
Zhong Cai opened the furnace lid and took out the nine Bi Gong Dan pills inside.
The twelve boxes beside it were filled with pills.
After sorting the nine pills, Zhong Cai glanced at all the boxes with satisfaction.
Great, we've almost collected enough.
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These days, Zhong Cai has been working hard to refine pills.
The main purpose was to accumulate Dan Yun, and also to resell it to Shao Qing.
The yield and quality of the six types of elixirs that Zhong Cai knew were basically fixed.
then……
Each type of elixir produced more than thirty batches of pills successfully. Because the success rate was similar, the number of pills produced by several different types was also roughly the same.
The Golden Cauldron Pill, the Zhiyun Pill, and the Bigong Pill each produce ninety top-grade pills and one hundred and eighty superior-grade pills.
Each of the Detoxification Pill, Snow-Nourishing Pill, and Jade Marrow Pill yields sixty top-grade pills and two hundred and ten superior-grade pills.
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Zhong Cai still packed the top-grade pills separately, intending to sell some of them.
Under his cover, Shao Qing naturally wouldn't know that he had actually refined many top-grade pills. Instead, he would assume that the portion he hadn't sold to him was of medium to low grade and that he had kept it for future rewards to his followers.
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Perhaps because the new dual cultivation method was so effective, Zhong Cai's strength improved even faster amidst her joy.
Moreover, thanks to his own refined Meridian Opening Pill and Meridian Protection Pill, as well as Wu Shaogan's precise control over Xuan power... Zhong Cai has now reached the peak of the Heavenly Guidance Realm.
Before long, Zhong Cai will be able to advance to the Palace Opening Realm under the protection of the Golden Cauldron Pill.
Then he can continuously consume top-grade Palace-Opening Pills, and his cultivation level will leap forward again.
Once Zhong Cai reaches the fourth level of the Palace Opening Realm or higher, she can also attempt to refine level three elixirs.
Therefore, there's no need to make those relatively inefficient soul-refining potions anymore...
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After counting the pills, Zhong Cai tidied up and left the alchemy room.
Within the palace complex, surrounded by many small halls, lies a very spacious training ground.
This place is, in Zhong Cai's subconscious, the place where he and Lao Wu practiced martial arts.
The training ground is located between the first and second palaces, directly opposite the alchemy room.
It's also for convenience.
In this way, when Zhong Cai looked up during his spare time from alchemy, he could often see Wu Shaogan honing his skills.
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Zhong Cai stood on the steps, and when she looked up, she saw a dense black shadow cast down from the sky, accompanied by the howling of the wind.
The wind was so strong it could almost knock him over.
Naturally...
Her long hair, which wasn't tied up properly to begin with, was blown open and immediately covered Zhong Cai's face.
Zhong Cai: "..."
What is a surprise attack? This is a surprise attack!
Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly as she pulled her hair back.
At the same time, he said, "Qingyu, if you keep making trouble, I'll pluck your feathers!"
As if echoing Zhong Cai, the melodious and clear cry reverberated all around.
There was a hint of grievance in her voice.
Mixed in with the clear cries was a long, drawn-out wolf howl, which seemed to be explaining something, or perhaps it was quite cheerful.
A figure arrived in front of Zhong Cai very quickly.
He was a tall, handsome young man with a striking smile that left Zhong Cai speechless.
The young man smiled and said, "Don't be angry, A-Cai. Qingyu just saw you and wanted to come and greet you."
Zhong Cai wasn't really angry to begin with, and now she was even less likely to get angry.
·
At this moment, the wind is still howling.
This time, however, the wind was not so urgent. The massive black shadow still descended, but it was silent and very gentle.
Zhong Cai looked up.
Then he saw the magnificent and enormous blue roc land on the ground, folding its wings and tilting its head to look at him.
When the giant roc opened its mouth, it emitted many cries that sounded like chanting.
Zhong Cai extended her hand.
The giant roc also extended its right wing.
The right wing is much larger than a hand, so it's impossible to fit together. However, the two figures make a perfunctory "handshake" gesture to show their close friendship.
The giant roc cried out a few more times, sounding very cheerful.
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Suddenly, a huge, burly wolf with long blue fur darted out from the side.
Its golden-green pupils held an innocent quality, and its speed was so fast that it was almost impossible to see any afterimages.
It was as if it appeared in an instant.
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The giant wolf rushed toward Zhong Cai at lightning speed, lay down beside his legs, and rubbed its head against his waist.
Zhong Cai reached out and stroked its fur, laughing as she said, "You're fast again! You scared me!"
The giant wolf rubbed against Zhong Cai even more happily.
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That giant roc was none other than the Azure Roc of Soaring Heaven, with Azure Feathers.
And the azure giant wolf... without a doubt, it was the Bone-Eating Silver Wolf, Qinghui, who had taken pills to conceal its fur color.
Both the roc and the wolf were rare beasts with strong bloodlines, and they usually ate and drank to their hearts' content. Whenever they needed any rare medicine, their two masters were never stingy with it.
Naturally, they also grow very rapidly.
Although Qingyu had only reached the third rank when they first arrived in Jade Dragon City, and Qinghui was still at the second rank, ninth stage, they have both made breakthroughs again.
You Tianqingpeng was born earlier and was stronger than the Bone-Eating Silver Wolf. He is now at the third level of the third tier, while the Bone-Eating Silver Wolf is already at the second level of the third tier—both are quite formidable.
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Neither of the two contracted rare beasts joined the battle against the beast tide.
The biggest reason is their size, and the fact that the cultivators of Jade Dragon City are not familiar with them.
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The size of the Azure Roc is constantly increasing. The reason why it stirred up such a terrifying gust of wind with a flap of its wings just now is because its body is now tens of feet long.
Once the wings are spread, the force is overwhelming and terrifying.
The Bone-Eating Silver Wolf's body didn't grow that fast, but it actually reached a length of over two zhang and a height of one zhang.
Such a physique is actually quite imposing.
When I went to rub against Zhong Cai before, the Bone-Eating Silver Wolf not only lay down, but also tried hard to rub against her with its head down.
If she's not careful or uses too much force, Zhong Cai will be thrown off balance.
...This is a pretty hardcore form of coquetry.
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During the beast tide, if You Tian Qingpeng wants to participate in the battle, he naturally has to be in the air.
Countless large, savage birds were already attacking from the sky, and during the chaotic battle, many cultivators attacking from afar might not be able to distinguish the Azure Roc.
Not only would it be dangerous for You Tianqingpeng to be caught in the flock of savage birds, but he would also be easily injured by other cultivators.
The Bone-Eating Silver Wolf could accompany its two masters to fight on the city wall.
However, its speed is an advantage, but the space on the city wall is very limited, so it cannot maneuver freely.
In this way, one inevitably becomes constrained.
Therefore, if the two contracted rare beasts want to improve, they still need to go to the mountains to fight wild beasts.
However, the flesh and blood of the beasts that died in the beast tide were sold everywhere in the city. Zhong Cai instructed Xiang Lin to take them out and let them choose the food they wanted.
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After getting to know Qingyu and Qinghui, Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan with a beaming smile.
Wu Shaogan stood quietly to the side, watching them play with a smile.
Seeing that it was almost done, Wu Shaogan smiled and asked, "A-Cai, have you finished refining the pills?"
Zhong Cai nodded with a smile.
Wu Shaogan immediately exclaimed, "A Cai Dan's skills are superb!"
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow smugly: "Of course!"
The two of them, as usual, boasted and were quite pleased with themselves.
Then, Zhong Cai asked with a smile, "Old Wu, were you cultivating with Qingyu and Qinghui just now?"
Wu Shaogan leaned against Zhong Cai and nodded: "Let's work things out together."
Zhong Cai's eyes were bright, and she drew out her words: "I was refining pills before, so I couldn't look closely—"
Wu Shaogan understood immediately: "Then please have A-Cai take a closer look."
Zhong Cai was even more radiant.
You Tianqingpeng and Shigu Yinlang immediately understood and responded with shouts.
The next instant, Zhong Cai's surroundings were empty.
It seemed as if his vision blurred, or as if he hadn't seen anything at all.
In short, all three figures disappeared.
Zhong Cai looked ahead again—
Sure enough, on the training ground ahead, a man and two beasts were already locked in battle.
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Wu Shaogan, Qingpeng, and Yinlang are all too fast.
They disappeared in a flash, and the scene of their battle became unclear to Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai held his breath and observed carefully.
Every now and then, the Azure Roc would swoop down, its wings and claws attacking rapidly, creating countless afterimages, as if it had instantly transformed into hundreds or thousands of heads!
Such a terrifying giant roc, its body alone could occupy half of the training ground, and with its rapid movement and flight... at first glance, it seems to be the entire place.
No matter which direction or corner you are in, it seems you could be attacked and killed by the giant roc at any moment.
At the same time, amidst the terrifying roc shadows, a wolf shadow, like a raging wind, darted swiftly.
Many times, the wolf's shadow appeared under the roc's claws.
But each time the Peng Shadow and the Wolf Shadow shattered together, there was not a trace of blood nearby.
Even more terrifying is that the shadows of the Peng birds and wolves shattered together, only to reform in the distance.
In many corners of the arena, there were phantoms of roc wolves battling!
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Zhong Cai's gaze fell on a blue afterimage.
This blue afterimage represents Wu Shaogan.
They also possessed the strength to reach the third level and unparalleled speed.
Naturally, he also left behind countless fleeting afterimages as a result.
Holding a hard bow, Wu Shaogan constantly clashed with the Peng Claws, while also quickly parrying the wolf claws' attacks.
Blue images wander between the shadows of roc and wolf.
Countless sounds, like the clash of weapons, resounded fiercely. With each impact, an image was formed or shattered.
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From Zhong Cai's perspective, the scene was quite bizarre.
Peng Ying and Lang Ying, Peng Ying and Lan Ying, Lan Ying and Lang Ying... or perhaps three shadows are fighting together.
Various afterimages appeared from different parts of the field, forming rapidly one after another.
Although many afterimages also dissipate extremely quickly, what's terrifying is that the speed of dissipation is far slower than the speed of their formation.
Therefore, Zhong Cai saw countless Lao Wu, countless Qing Yu, countless Qing Hui...
The training ground was packed with them.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but widen her eyes.
He had glimpsed some playful scenes before, but he had never seen anything like this before, with them unleashing their full speed.
That's a bit outrageous.
Zhong Cai rubbed her eyes.
Many afterimages remain, and even more have appeared.
Zhong Cai simply stopped trying to make herself see every single detail clearly.
Just browsing.
By the way...
Zhong Cai thought with some emotion, "I need to open my palace as soon as possible. Then I must start practicing my movement techniques!"
With such a large family to support, how could he let his speed hold them back?
Even if something happens, he can just lie down on Old Wu's body, but it would be even more convenient if he could run away himself.
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The battle between Wu Shaogan, Qingyu, and Qinghui was not actually very intense.
None of the three parties intended to kill each other; the purpose of the sparring was mainly to improve their footwork and understand each other's fighting styles.
What started as a three-way battle gradually turned into a two-against-one situation.
However, every few rounds, the allies change.
Sometimes the two rare beasts fight against Wu Shaogan, and sometimes Wu Shaogan teams up with one of them to fight the other...
The battle then became even more intense.
At the same time, it can be observed that when they are fighting two against one, the two sides work together with exceptional chemistry, and their opponents are often suppressed.
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About half an hour later, the man and the two beasts finally stopped.
They're at similar levels, so as for consumption...
The two rare animals are very similar.
Wu Shaogan actually still has quite a bit of energy left.
Having built a solid foundation, Wu Shaogan possessed exceptional endurance in almost every intense battle.
Each time it lasts quite a while, and it can wear down the opponent to almost nothing.
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Zhong applauded vigorously.
"Old Wu is amazing!"
"Qingyu and Qinghui are also very powerful!"
"You guys are so fast! I almost didn't see it clearly!"
Having received praise, Wu Shaogan smiled and immediately moved to Zhong Cai's side.
Zhong Cai gave him a big hug and then kissed him on the lips.
Wu Shaogan was in a very good mood.
Qingyu and Qinghui also approached, seemingly wanting to get closer to the two.
But the two became affectionate first, leaving the two contracted rare beasts to stand by helplessly.
After Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan finished their intimate moment, they looked at them again.
The two rare beasts pounced at once, but stopped just before they got close.
Then, they cautiously approached.
Zhong Cai happily gave each of them a pat.
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After playing around and cultivating for a while, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were ready to leave the ancient city.
Unless absolutely necessary, You Tianqingpeng and the Blood-Eating Silver Wolf will no longer enter the Beast Sac.
They stayed in the ancient city while their two masters went out.
Unlike other Taoist soldiers, the two contracted rare beasts can freely enter and exit the inner and outer cities.
The ancient city is so vast that it can naturally accommodate them running around freely.
Of course, the city walls were too high, and when the two masters were not around, Qinghui had no chance of climbing out of the inner city.
That's when I need the help of my good brother Qingyu.
As usual, Qingyu picked up Qinghui by the scruff of his neck and carried him over the city wall...
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The outer city is now inhabited only by ordinary Taoist soldiers.
After several days of consideration and mutual understanding, the summoned special soldiers all chose to roam freely.
However, they all chose a place to stay in the outer city.
This time, apart from the two special Dao soldiers at the peak of the Suspended Illumination Realm (fourth rank) who went out separately, the others at the Opening Light Realm (third rank) knew that their strength was not enough.
So, as they got to know each other better, they quickly decided to travel together.
Compared to when they were alive, they didn't dare to fully trust their companions. Now that they have all become Dao soldiers, they not only have rare beasts to accompany them, but they also don't have to worry about their companions betraying them.
They only need to consider whether their personalities are compatible and whether they are suitable to go through trials together.
therefore……
The Ding family, grandfather and grandson, naturally decided to go together, and left immediately after confirming their plans.
Huo Qing and Chu Ying are two women with completely different appearances and personalities, yet they can tolerate each other. So what are they hesitating for? They should definitely be together!
The remaining two, Zhao Feng and Wang Zhou, also found each other quite agreeable.
As a result, the Taoist soldiers didn't spend much time at all and successfully formed teams!
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After leaving the ancient city, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan appeared in their room.
Wu Shaogan incorporated the ancient city into the Taoist palace.
The two went outside and came to the courtyard.
In front of a house on the right, Xia Jiang stood guard with a solemn expression.
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow.
Yes, the little brat is undergoing his first tribulation.
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The Thunder Tribulation Fruit carries its own lightning, but it doesn't necessarily draw upon the lightning in the world.
If a cultivator consumes the fruit and is in the open wilderness, lightning will strike them from the sky, resonating with the lightning within the fruit and causing them to be scorched both inside and out.
Basically, it will only hit a few times.
The stronger a cultivator is, the more lightning they will be subjected to.
If the cultivator survives, then it is a success.
However, if the cultivator is indoors and an isolation array has been set up...
The lightning between heaven and earth will no longer be drawn here, but it is also impossible to use the earth's power to channel some of the lightning underground and reduce the damage from the lightning tribulation.
The lightning on the Thunder Tribulation Fruit will erupt from the inside out of the cultivator's body and envelop the cultivator.
Those who cultivate in such lightning will suffer for a very long time.
Similarly, the stronger the cultivator, the greater the intensity of the lightning, and the longer they have to endure it.
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After learning how to consume the Thunder Tribulation Fruit, Wu Dongxiao did not hesitate to choose to consume it indoors.
At least for now, this is the only option he has.
When he was poisoned, his strength had just entered the Palace Realm. Although the poison did not kill him, it was slowly corroding his body.
Such corrosion is very slight and usually won't even affect Wu Dongxiao's movements, but if he were to face lightning in the world, his resistance would probably be greatly weakened.
If Wu Dongxiao were to be directly struck by the lightning, he would probably be reduced to ashes before he could even take any healing pills!
But it's different indoors.
After the tribulation of lightning, the impact is not as strong as the tribulation of heaven and earth. Although Wu Dongxiao will still be in great pain and find it difficult to resist, as long as his will is strong enough, he will still have the opportunity to take out the pill and consume it.
The pills taken by those in the Bigong realm are naturally Zhiyun Pills.
Since Wu Dongxiao already owed a large amount of low-grade Xuan Stones, he wouldn't mind paying for the Zhiyun Pill in advance.
To avoid running out of pills, he pre-ordered dozens!
If there's any left over afterward, it's not too late to return it.
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Before consuming the Fivefold Thunder Tribulation Fruit, Wu Dongxiao had come to greet the two of them.
Xia Jiang was also astonished when he heard about this.
But at the same time, it was a feeling of immense gratitude and extreme joy towards Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan.
If the young master can be successfully cured of the poison, then his future will be bright and promising.
From now on, the young master will no longer suffer the same torment as before!
Xia Jiang felt a secret sense of mockery in his heart.
The powerful Wu family is only willing to accept the glory of their young master's exceptional talent, but is unwilling to make any extra sacrifices for this glory.
Young Master Ke and Master Zhong had no prior relationship with the young master, nor had they gained any benefit from this glory, yet they were willing to lend a helping hand out of pity—if it were just a matter of temporarily taking care of him, that would be fine, but they were even willing to offer such rare treasures!
Although the young master didn't elaborate on the value of the Thunder Tribulation Fruit, he could tell that it was far more than a hundred times that of the Antidote Pill!
The difference between the Wu family and the two young masters is like heaven and earth.
It is only natural to swear an oath on an IOU.
If the Wu family had been willing to raise resources to obtain the antidote pill back then, would it have been given away for free?
When the little master grows up, the same reciprocation is needed.
The Wu family simply didn't want to take that risk.
As for so many mysterious stones...
Xia Jiang and Wu Dongxiao shared the same idea: to try their best to repay the debt.
The two can go to the mountains and forests often to hone their skills, hunt wild beasts, and collect resources.
There's still plenty of time; with effort, we can always pay it off.
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Zhong Cai glanced at the tightly closed door twice.
Xia Jiang noticed their movements and immediately bowed.
Zhong Cai nodded to him, said nothing more, and pulled Wu Shaogan out of the guest courtyard.
The young boy is in seclusion, and Xia Jiang is guarding the pass.
It's best not to bother them.
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On the street.
Zhong Caicai said with a touch of emotion, "That kid is really tenacious."
Wu Shaogan nodded slightly.
Both of them felt that Wu Dongxiao had the makings of a protagonist.
At such a young age, she's already been through more than ten days.
After obtaining the Thunder Tribulation Fruit, Wu Dongxiao was clearly eager, but he did not consume it immediately. Instead, he carefully prepared for several days.
This includes, but is not limited to, adjusting one's physical and mental state, and purchasing medicinal pills.
Only when Wu Dongxiao felt everything was in order did they begin.
Because of the soundproofing, neither of them knew what state Wu Dongxiao was in.
But on that very day, they did hear Wu Dongxiao scream.
Despite the excruciating pain, Wu Dongxiao was still able to react and instruct Xia Jiang to set up a soundproof array.
The purpose was obvious: not wanting to disturb the other people in the guest quarters.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan only knew that the kid had always been alive.
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Zhong Cai sighed, "It'll be soon, it'll definitely be a lively, energetic baby..."
He mouthed the words "protagonist".
Wu Shaogan held Zhong Cai's hand and walked slowly with him, also smiling in agreement: "That should be it."
Zhong Cai was delighted.
The two walked along the street.
When they arrived near the Shao family's residence, Zhong Cai activated the shell again and summoned Shao Qing.
Shao Qing arrived quickly as well.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan directly ordered a private room at the restaurant.
After Shao Qing hurried upstairs, before even getting close, he said with a smile, "Master Zhong only needed to give the order, why did you come in person?"
Zhong Cai waved her hand: "We came out to eat, and we just brought you along."
Wu Shaogan smiled and said, "Brother Shao, please have a seat."
Shao Qing didn't stand on ceremony and sat down as expected.
Zhong Cai handed over many pills to Shao Qing.
Shao Qing was deeply shocked when he saw it.
He secretly calculated in his mind how much time had passed since the last time he retrieved the pills? How could Master Zhong have refined so many pills!
Its yield rate will be...
Shao Qing said solemnly, "Thank you so much, Master Zhong. You've worked so hard."
Zhong Cai said lazily, "It's not like I'm giving it to you for free."
Having spent a lot of time with the couple, Shao Qing had a general idea of their personalities, and upon hearing this, she smiled even more.
Then, he carefully put away the pills and took out many Xuanzhu as a reward.
As for the amount, it will still be more than expected.
Zhong Cai also showed no politeness to Shao Qing.
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In fact, not long after Shao Qing provided information about the Azure Dragon Academy, he met with the two of them again.
This time, Shao Qing talked more about the Azure Dragon Academy and invited the two of them to accompany the many participating disciples of the Shao family to the Azure Dragon Academy territory.
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The Azure Dragon Academy is in another direction—not the direction Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan came from—but after several more turns.
It is more than a million miles away from Yujiao City.
If Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were to travel in a level-three flying boat, it would take at least two months.
This is assuming no unexpected events occur along the way.
The Azure Dragon Academy began recruiting disciples two months after the beast tide ended.
In other words, if Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan wanted to go on their own, they would not only have to set off immediately, but also rush on their way and be on guard at all times. By the time they arrived, they would certainly not be in good spirits.
In addition, the two can also take the Sky Treasure Ship to Azure Dragon Academy.
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The Sky Treasure Ship is a means of transportation that powerful forces place in different cities.
The treasure ships are all level four mystical artifacts, possessing powerful defensive formations, and are responsible for long-distance voyages.
Cultivators have to pay to ride the treasure ships, and different treasure ships travel along different routes with multiple destinations.
Passengers can only disembark upon arrival at their destination.
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There are also aerial treasure ships operating in Jade Dragon City.
There are three treasure ships inside, each with a different route.
However, no ship's route passes through Azure Dragon Academy.
The only other airship in the vicinity that fits the route is in a level-three city a little further away.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan had to go there to catch a ride.
It will take some time to get there, and there will be some waiting time to board the ship.
The Sky-Soaring Treasure Ship wasn't very fast either. To accommodate the physical abilities of its many passengers, it would take about a month to reach the Azure Dragon Academy.
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Taking the treasure ship will save some time compared to going on your own, but time is still very tight.
However, the three major families in Jade Dragon City all know the location of Azure Dragon Academy and have private treasure ships that go there.
Each time they went to participate in the assessment, one of the three major families would lend their treasure ship, and all the cultivators from Jade Dragon City who were going to the assessment could board the ship together.
Each of the three families will send two experts at the Fusion Realm (fifth rank) to escort them.
These powerful fusion warriors are all fully armed and possess formidable offensive and defensive capabilities.
Therefore, with six integrated companions accompanying them throughout the journey, countless troubles could be easily crushed.
There shouldn't be any major surprises.
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This time, it just so happens that the Shao family lent out the treasure ship.
Shao Qing will invite the two people only after communicating with the clan.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, both Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan should be able to enter the academy.
Having formed this positive connection, everyone can look out for each other once they arrive at the academy.
For Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan, this opportunity not only allows them to better understand Canglong Academy, but also makes things easier for them once they arrive at the academy, with the Shao family involved.
Therefore, the two gladly accepted the invitation and stayed in the city instead of rushing on their way.
Zhong Cai then immediately went into seclusion to refine elixirs.
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Shao Qing said with a smile, "I was just about to visit you two."
Zhong Cai understood: "Is it almost time to leave?"
Shao Qing nodded: "Master Zhong is incredibly insightful."
Zhong Cai remained silent.
That's a bit of an exaggeration; he's just being overly polite.
Shao Qing continued, "You two can make some preparations. In three days, it will be time to leave. I will come to find you on that day, and you can simply travel with me."
Zhong Cai readily agreed, "Alright! Then I'll have to trouble Senior Shao."
Shao Qing smiled and said, "I hope you two don't find me long-winded."
Zhong Cai smiled too.
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With the departure date approaching, Shao Qing also had many things to take care of.
So, after having a meal with the two of them, he quickly said goodbye and left.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were still sitting and relaxing.
Wu Shaogan asked the waiter to clear away the remaining dishes and ordered a few fruit platters.
Zhong Cai rested her chin on her hand and said, "When we left, we didn't even know if that brat would be able to come out."
The medicinal effects of rare and precious items are unpredictable and cannot be determined.
Wu Shaogan wasn't sure either, so he just smiled and said, "If it were him, he should be able to catch up."
Zhong Cai blinked: "Old Wu, you mean, he can also take the exam?"
He had barely finished speaking when he thought for a moment and realized what he meant.
Of course you can go!
Both their qualifications and skill level meet the standards.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but laugh: "That kid's taking an exam, I bet it's testing his combat skills..."
Because she was away from home, Zhong Cai did not say it explicitly.
However, Wu Shaogan, who had already heard Zhong Cai talk about countless routines, quickly understood his meaning.
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Although the protagonist is only five years old and didn't have much combat experience before being crippled, he has suffered a lot and trained in the mountains many times since then... so he should have made a lot of progress.
Moreover, even if a character like the protagonist is involved in a storyline that involves suffering at the hands of others, the protagonist will definitely become stronger when facing stronger opponents.
Perhaps the protagonist will actually be able to get into Azure Dragon Academy.
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Zhong Cai said with a laugh, "If he goes in, I wonder who will take care of the child?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh as well.
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Ordinary academy students are fine, but if the protagonist enters the academy, he will definitely have a teacher.
Whether this teacher is an ordinary instructor or a "master" with whom they have a deep emotional bond is hard to say.
Azure Dragon Academy is an eighth-level power, so its rules are naturally very strict.
The protagonist becomes an apprentice here, which means he directly enters a high-level power and will likely gain a powerful backer.
This kind of powerful backer is different from relatives like Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan who are more hands-off; they are definitely very loving.
Once compassion is established...
It means I'll be taking care of the kids.
That's so interesting.
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Zhong Cai laughed out loud, then whispered in Wu Shaogan's ear, "Do you think the kid's master will come looking for parenting advice from us?"
Wu Shaogan was taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Ah Cai is too mischievous."
Zhong Cai chuckled.
Both of them knew it was a joke.
The children in this world don't need much special care, especially since the protagonist's child is bound to have a resilient template and is definitely hardworking.
Such powerful individuals, of course, wouldn't study "childcare."
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The two did not linger outside and quickly returned to the guest courtyard.
Xia Jiang remained on guard, and Wu Dongxiao indeed had not yet come out.
The two summoned many servants and instructed them to pack their valuables.
The servants, of course, immediately took their leave.
Zhong Cai said to Xiang Lin, "There are plenty of resources in Yujiao City. If you and Zhong Da have nothing left to pack, you can go out and explore these next few days to prepare some savings. The same goes for everyone else; those who are short of money can get an advance on their monthly allowance."
Xiang Lin immediately thanked him and said, "Yes."
Zhong Da had no objections.
Generally speaking, he would ask Xiang Lin to inspect the resources he wanted to stockpile.
Xiang Lin will also be responsible for informing other people.
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For the next two days, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were free, while everyone else was busy.
Xia Jiang maintained his position at the pass, and the resources he needed were obtained through sourcing by Xiang Lin.
But Wu Dongxiao kept enduring it.
There was no sign of them leaving the pass.
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Zhong Cai leaned against Wu Shaogan and said, "The kid is in seclusion and can't move. Let's tell Xia Jiang about this first. If the kid can't make it, he'll take care of the follow-up."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Regarding Wu Dongxiao's safety, the two didn't need to say much.
The bronze-armored soldiers who had been placed next to Wu Dongxiao were still there, protecting him.
This protection is not as good as the combined power of powerful beings, but it should be sufficient.
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Time flew by, and the day of departure arrived.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan sat in the courtyard, waiting for Shao Qing to arrive.
At the same time, they summoned Xia Jiang, intending to give him some instructions.
Suddenly, a loud commotion arose from the house on the side.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan glanced over instinctively.
It looks like someone has fallen?
Xia Jiang immediately turned around and rushed into the house.
The next moment, he quickly carried Wu Dongxiao out.
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Wu Dongxiao was covered in charred soot, clearly having suffered a great deal.
His clothes must have been completely shattered by the lightning tribulation. At this moment, he was wrapped in Xia Jiang's outer robe, and there was probably not a single piece of cloth left.
Apart from that, Wu Dongxiao's spirits are still good.
Only the surface was charred; his aura was very strong, and he already exuded the pressure of a cultivator at the Palace Opening stage.
Clearly, he successfully survived the lightning tribulation and was also successfully detoxified!
Seeing this, Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Xia Jiang, go give him a bath, and come back quickly."
Xia Jiang understood and quickly took Wu Dongxiao with him.
Wu Dongxiao was still a little dazed. After thinking hard for a moment, he finally realized, "We're leaving?"
Xia Jiang nodded and quickly informed the young master that his two uncles were going to participate in the academy's assessment.
As Wu Dongxiao listened, his eyes gradually brightened.
Are my two uncles going to the academy for an exam? Can he go too?
Wu Dongxiao took a deep breath.
Then he absolutely must go!
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Zhong Cai watched the two of them go to the bath room before leaning close to Wu Shaogan's ear and whispering, "As expected... they still managed to catch the last minute, right on the deadline."
Wu Shaogan suppressed a laugh, nodded, and said, "That's exactly what A-Cai is up to."
Zhong Cai rolled her eyes: "What do you mean by 'my routine'?"
Wu Shaogan immediately mouthed: "It's the protagonist's formula."
Zhong Cai chuckled.
After a few brief words between the two, a knock came from outside the courtyard.
Xiang Lin went to open the door.
Sure enough, it was Shao Qing who came to pick them up.
At this moment, Xia Jiang also came out with Wu Dongxiao.
After washing himself up, Wu Dongxiao was now a radiant and energetic... kid.
Shao Qing had never paid attention to Wu Dongxiao before, but now she took a second look at him.
Zhong Cai casually introduced, "This is Dong Xiao, Shao Gan's nephew."
Shao Qing understood; he could tell that the child also wanted to try.
This is not a problem.
Shao Qing smiled and said, "Brother Wu's nephew is indeed quite extraordinary."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly.