The two stopped shopping and went straight back to Tianyun Inn.
The Tianyun Inn was bustling with activity as large numbers of martial artists, all of whom were from various sects, entered the inn.
These people all seemed to carry a fiery temper, and their brows were full of solemn expressions.
"Shuang'er, you go back to the courtyard first. I'll go ask Manager Feng for some information," Lu Tao said.
He Yuanshuang nodded, "Okay, Brother Lu, we'll wait for you in the courtyard."
When Lu Tao was looking for Manager Feng, he found that he was receiving other people, all of whom were experts at the Innate Realm.
When Manager Feng learned that Lu Tao was looking for him, he immediately apologized to the others and asked the waiter to receive and arrange for Lu Tao to be taken into his office.
It is evident that in his heart, Lu Tao's importance was even greater than that of the Innate Realm.
This also caused a group of sect members who did not recognize Lu Tao to curiously examine him.
In their eyes, Lu Tao was merely a cultivator at the Refining Organs realm, and apart from his handsome appearance, he seemed to have nothing special about him.
"Manager Feng, what happened in Mufeng City?"
As soon as he entered the room, Lu Tao got straight to the point and asked.
Manager Feng sighed deeply, his expression grave, and said, "It's not something that happened in Mufeng City, it's... the front lines."
"front?"
Lu Tao's pupils contracted involuntarily, and his expression instantly became serious.
He knew that Mufeng City was located at the southernmost part of the Daqian Kingdom, near a country called the Ancient Barbarian Kingdom. This country was powerful, no weaker than the Daqian Kingdom, and frequently harassed the borders of the Daqian Kingdom, attempting to invade it.
Six hundred miles away from Mufeng City, the Da Gan Kingdom has always deployed more than 500,000 troops to guard the area. Their minimum cultivation level is the Bone Forging Realm, which is why they have been able to defeat the Ancient Barbarian Kingdom time and time again.
I have heard that the conflict between the two countries has been escalating in the past two years, with frequent small-scale battles.
Things seem to be going badly at the front now.
Lu Tao asked nervously, "How serious is it?"
"It's hard to say. All the sects in Yongkang Prefecture have received orders from the dynasty to assemble in our Mufeng City."
Manager Feng's expression was extremely solemn as he said, "At the same time, other cities have begun to recruit independent cultivators, who will come to Mufeng City in the next two days to join us and head to the front lines together."
At this point, Manager Feng glanced at Lu Tao and continued, "Mufeng City will soon begin conscripting rogue cultivators at the Bone Forging and Organ Refining realms to join the army. As for you, Young Hero Lu, your Breath Concealment Technique should be extraordinary. My suggestion is that you stay obediently at Tianyun Inn and don't go to join the army."
Manager Feng meant well.
He knew that Lu Tao was highly talented. As long as he continued to cultivate step by step, the Da Gan Kingdom would eventually have another Shentai, or even a Martial King or higher. He did not want Lu Tao to impulsively join the army and perish before he could rise to power.
Such an outcome would be a tremendous loss for both Lu Tao and the Dagang Kingdom.
and.
A mere Marrow Refining Realm level wouldn't have much impact on the war between the two countries.
Rather than die on the battlefield now, it is better to preserve one's life and serve the country in the future.
Seemingly worried about a certain possibility, Manager Feng suddenly switched to telepathy and said to Lu Tao, "If you have the ability to escape silently, it is best to stay far away from Mufeng City, but be careful not to be discovered, as deserters will be treated as traitors; if you are not confident, then try to improve your strength and live well."
Manager Feng now regretted selling the information about the Marrow Refining Realm to Lu Tao. Otherwise, Lu Tao would already be at the Innate Realm and wouldn't need to stay at the Marrow Refining Realm.
After all, the cultivation resources needed for a rapid breakthrough in the Marrow Refining Realm are extremely scarce.
Unlike the Innate Realm, where cultivation resources are expensive but at least purchasable.
He felt that he had meant well but had done something wrong.
"I see."
Lu Tao nodded silently upon hearing this.
These words were undoubtedly spoken with his sincere concern for him. If others had overheard them, Manager Feng would surely have been severely punished.
"It seems I must quickly improve my cultivation level."
After resolving the Red Flower Valley issue, Lu Tao thought he could relax a lot and at least have some peace and quiet for a while, but who knew that something like this would suddenly happen.
If he continues his cultivation step by step, even without using pills, his current cultivation speed is very fast. He can advance to the mid-stage of Marrow Refinement in just a few days... and break through to the Innate Realm in less than a month.
You must understand, this is the Marrow Refining Realm, a realm with the same strength as the Innate Realm, and it's also a realm that can improve aptitude and comprehension, but it's hidden away.
A breakthrough in less than a month is something anyone could accept, and Lu Tao was no exception.
But not now.
Lu Tao directly asked Manager Feng what kind of pills could be used to quickly improve one's cultivation level in the Marrow Refining Realm.
"The Marrow Cleansing Pill can rapidly improve one's cultivation level in the Marrow Refining Realm, but..."
Manager Feng said with a hint of guilt, "However, the Marrow Cleansing Pill is extremely precious. It is a pill that can improve one's aptitude and comprehension when taken alone. It is only sold in Yongkang City, and each pill is auctioned off individually. It is simply impossible to buy in large quantities."
More importantly, to bid on the Marrow Cleansing Pill, one must use spirit stones; ordinary silver or gold are not eligible for bidding.
"Besides the Marrow Cleansing Pill, are there any other pills that can be used as a substitute?"
Lu Tao thought of the Dust Removal Pill, but the Dust Removal Pill can only improve aptitude, not comprehension. He wondered if it could replace it, or how effective it would be.
Shopkeeper Feng thought for a moment and said, "There are some, such as the Dust Removal Pill and the Mortal Transformation Pill, but these two pills can only improve aptitude, not comprehension. So if you cultivate with these two pills alone, your talent improvement will be unbalanced and not worth it... Of course, we can't think that far ahead now. However, these two pills are similar to the Marrow Cleansing Pill, they are very rare and cannot be bought."
After saying that, Manager Feng couldn't help but sigh again.
Seemingly feeling guilty, Manager Feng lowered his gaze, unaware that Lu Tao's eyes lit up when he heard these words.
Lu Tao breathed a sigh of relief.
He also kept a root of the Dust-Cleansing Grass, which he could cultivate and then refine into a Dust-Cleansing Pill.
Just then, he obtained two bottles of spiritual liquid from the storage bag of the Valley Master of Red Flower Valley.
As for the imbalance in improvement, Lu Tao doesn't need to worry. He has a point-addition system that doesn't require much comprehension, as long as he can quickly improve his cultivation and strength.
As for comprehension, there will be plenty of opportunities to improve it in the future.
"Thank you for your guidance, Manager Feng." Lu Tao was very grateful.
Manager Feng was somewhat surprised.
He noticed that after listening to his words, Lu Tao's expression did not become as bad as he had imagined; on the contrary, his originally solemn expression relaxed.
Before he could think it through, Lu Tao brought up another matter, "Manager Feng, do you sell the formations at your Tianyun Inn?"
Since they were moving, and so many sect disciples had appeared in the city, for safety and to avoid unnecessary trouble, Lu Tao planned to set up a similar formation for his residence.
Not for sale.
At any other time, Manager Feng would have refused without hesitation, but now, due to guilt, he paused for a moment and then said, "Sell, but you can't sell to anyone else, and I don't want ordinary gold and silver."
Just sell it.
As for what to use to buy it, that stumped Lu Tao a bit.
It's not that he can't afford it, but rather that the things he can offer are all quite valuable.
For example, fifth-tier spiritual artifacts, self-created cultivation techniques, and dust-removing pills... these things can definitely be exchanged, but that would expose some secrets.
"Oh right, the Dust-Clearing Pill..."
Lu Tao suddenly thought of something.
Once he quickly raises his cultivation to the Innate Realm, Manager Feng, who knows he has already reached the Marrow Refining Realm, will definitely suspect that he has elixirs that can improve aptitude.
Unless he keeps a low profile and doesn't reveal his cultivation level for a while.
But if the front line collapses, the ancient barbarian kingdom enters the city, or he is forced to fight others for other reasons, he will definitely be exposed.
"Headache."
Lu Tao was somewhat helpless and couldn't help but rub his temples.
Just as he was worrying, Manager Feng seemed to see Lu Tao's dilemma and said, "I know you don't have any spirit stones right now, so I can let you pay on credit. As for when you can pay, we'll talk about it after this matter is over."
As they spoke, Manager Feng took out several jade slips and placed them in front of Lu Tao.
After sending out the jade slip, Manager Feng felt much less guilty.
Lu Tao looked at the jade slip on the table, then stared at Manager Feng for a moment, a pleased smile appearing on his face.
He hadn't been in this world for long, but he had experienced the ferocity of the Axe Gang, the viciousness of the Three Wolves Gang, and the cruelty of Red Flower Valley, witnessing the bad side of this world.
However, he also received kindness from He Zongming, Wu Tianyou, Manager Feng, and others.
Misunderstandings, besides causing harm, can also warm people's hearts.
This applies to both Lu Tao and Manager Feng.
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