"Now, you are a member of the 16th reserve team of the Dark Blade of the Black Abyss Prison."

Yang Li saw through the young man's embarrassment at a glance. His sword was sharp, but its spiritual light was dim. His will was firm, but his magic power was low. He was supported purely by the indomitable spirit in his chest.

It can be said that he finally got his reward after all the hard work, as he happened to meet the Black Abyss Prison recruiting people, and it was also a good time for him to be included in the reserve team.

“It really worked.”

There were ripples in Lu Xinghou's heart. Although he didn't know the future after entering the Dark Blade, it finally added a bit of uncertainty to his life which was as calm as stagnant water.

He was already at a low point and didn't mind taking a gamble in the hope of a chance of bouncing back from the bottom.

"Although your aptitude is poor, there is a fierce aura when you swing your sword, which is in perfect harmony with my Dark Blade. With time, you may become a master."

Yang Li has been practicing Taoism for a long time and has his own set of criteria for judging. He pointed out that the reason why Lu Xinghou was included was that he had a bit of the demeanor of a sword cultivator, but then he changed the subject and said, "Although you are a thousand-mile horse, you still need to meet a Bole who appreciates you."

There are so many people with potential in the world, but there are also many people who have bad luck and waste half of their lives. As time goes by, they can only sigh in vain.

"Sir, I have nothing and no one to rely on. Who can help me?"

Lu Xinghou was holding back his anger, but he also wanted to become an apprentice to a famous teacher, and to have a bright future with his strong character and superb swordsmanship.

However, you keep hitting a wall. There is no love without reason. The masters simply ignore you, and you feel helpless.

"I can help you."

Yang Li nodded slightly. Lu Xinghou was not that kind of ideal young man. Instead, he had encountered many setbacks and knew how difficult life was.

He no longer concealed his feelings, but revealed his intentions, revealing a ray of aura so fierce and fierce that it could split the sky.

"What virtue and ability does this boy have?"

Lu Xinghou took a deep look at Yang Li, then lowered his head in an instant. He didn't know the origins of this adult, but he had an aura of authority, not like an ordinary person.

He was tempted, but he knew that nothing comes easy, so he didn't dare to agree right away.

"The new position of warden has been vacant until now. I intend to take it a step further and will need more manpower to demonstrate my means and strength."

Yang Li did not take it as an offense, for he knew that Lu Xinghou had his reservations and did not hide his intentions. He was open and aboveboard, giving people a sense of confidence and strength.

"Your Excellency is so heroic and magnanimous that I am impressed by him and am willing to serve under him."

Lu Xinghou was not clear about the structure of the Black Abyss Prison, but even by hearing it, he knew that Yang Li was on the rise and needed manpower. It would definitely be beneficial to join him at this time.

He did not hesitate but bowed deeply, thus becoming a member of Yang Li's family.

"Okay, now what you need to do is to practice in the reserve team. When your cultivation level increases and you can go out to fight the enemy, I will call you in and make you part of my team."

Yang Li was very satisfied with this young man. Although his aptitude was average, he was thoughtful, calm, and had a bit of swordsmanship. He could indeed be of great use.

After leading the men down, he took Lu Xinghou back to the Black Abyss Prison and incorporated them into the 16th reserve team.

"This is the Black Abyss Prison."

Lu Xinghou's first feeling was coldness and murderousness. The prisoners in those cells were like ferocious beasts, and their eyes cast at him, making people feel uneasy.

But this kind of danger did not go beyond the limit, as if it was bound by a strange rule, and each ferocious beast had a chain on its head.

Absolute safety and excitement in danger.

"This is your residence now."

Suddenly, he heard Yang Li's voice. He came to his senses and found himself in a dark room.

There are two bunks here, and the other one is already occupied by someone, a smart young man with clear eyes and elegant manners.

"Good luck, I was chosen early."

Liu Shang recognized Yang Li's identity and bowed to him. It was not strange for him to see adults bringing youngsters with them.

Although the reserve team has just been established, some outstanding people have already been recruited by various teams.

"This is a cultivation resource for you."

Yang Li took out a storage bag and placed it in front of Lu Xinghou with skillful movements.

"My Lord, then look after me."

Lu Xinghou was slightly stunned and didn't dare to accept it. He didn't do anything and just gave some of the cultivation resources.

Even in his dreams, he dared not imagine such a beautiful thing.

"I'm optimistic about you, but these training resources are a favor from the warden to the newcomers."

Yang Li chuckled and explained the origin of this cultivation resource. The situation was chaotic and manpower was urgently needed. Chen Sheng gave some convenience to the new forces.

"The warden?"

Lu Xinghou took the storage bag and had a simple understanding of the warden, whom he had never met before. He was magnanimous and gentle, and even small people like them were taken care of.

"I'm leaving. If you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation, you can come find me."

After settling Lu Xinghou, Yang Li left. He was in a hurry and wanted to pick up a few more good seedlings. On the other hand, as the captain of the Dark Blade team, he had some duties to fulfill and could not be away for long.

"Brother, you have a bright future."

There was a faint light flashing in Liu Shang's eyes as he observed Lu Xinghou, trying to find out the magic in him, which was valued by Yang Li.

"My name is Lu Xinghou."

Lu Xinghou politely bowed and said sincerely, "I don't know much about the Black Abyss Prison. This is also the first time we meet this gentleman, so we are not familiar with each other."

God have mercy on him. He has been practicing until now by gritting his teeth and persevering. He is at the bottom of the society and is completely in the dark about the people and things at the higher levels.

At this time, there was a person in front who seemed to be well-informed. Naturally, he would not miss it and started asking questions immediately.

"The one you follow is the captain of the 11th Dark Blade Team. His skills and abilities are both top-notch. Roughly speaking, he is a direct descendant of the Warden."

Liu Shang wanted to make friends with Yang Li, and to be more specific, Yang Li had considerable power himself, and was also a clan member that Yang Huayue of the Ninth Team valued very much.

This man has a lot of experience and an advantage that ordinary people can hardly match. He had known the warden since he was a nobody, and they had a friendship over the past two hundred years.

"It seems that we have really voted for a good leader."

Lu Xinghou was secretly delighted. Yang Li had a wide network of contacts and outstanding abilities, so there was no need to waste time on him. Since he was so enthusiastic about recruiting him, it must be that he was lucky enough to be noticed.

He had been longing for this kind of opportunity every day, and now that it had arrived, he certainly didn't dare to miss it.

"The potential of the Black Abyss Prison is definitely not small. The warden at the top of our group is not an ordinary person."

Seeing that Lu Xinghou was ignorant, Liu Shang didn't mind saying a few more words, but he changed the topic to the warden.

Talking about this person, his emotions are still quite excited, which is really in line with the fantasy of the weak and the lower class.

Born as a jailer, he was able to keep the prisoners in one area quiet. He was promoted to captain of the Dark Blade and then took the position of warden. Everything went smoothly without any hindrance.

It seems that as long as this person wants, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.

“That’s amazing.”

Lu Xinghou clenched his storage bag tightly. He had never met the warden, and he had a mysterious and unpredictable impression of him despite his kindness and gentleness.

With a humble status and without revealing anything, he took up a high position in the Immortal Sect.

"Dark Blade has twenty teams, fifteen captains with real power, and the position of the leader of the reserve team is vacant for the time being. You and I are in a favorable period. If we work hard, it may not be impossible for us to lead a team alone."

There was a hint of wild ambition in Liu Shang's eyes. The warden was a man of great potential. In this chaotic world, he might not be a bad choice. He might be able to take advantage of the situation and rise to the top.

As a subordinate, he naturally wanted to gain a place in the powerful Black Abyss Prison and obtain resources for advancement.

"Brother Liu, which team did you let go?"

Lu Xinghou's horizons were broadened. He also realized that Liu Shang's knowledge was extremely extraordinary. He was not a simple person and it was unlikely that he was ignorant.

"Team One."

Liu Shang replied.

Kuang Mengting is also a good backer. With the legacy of the previous generation, the first team he leads is as solid as a rock, making him a strong contender for the position of leader.

As time went by, members of the reserve team returned one after another until it was full. They devoted themselves to training and accumulated strength for an amazing future.

…

“Boom…”

In the warden's residence, Chen Sheng was also practicing. He practiced the health-preserving sutra, and the secret spirit-gathering arrays around him opened one after another, drawing in spiritual energy all over the sky.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, breathing through the acupoints all over his body, absorbing streams of spiritual energy and refining it into pure magic power.

Before, the solid foundation laid, the remnants of the Qianyuan Dragon and Tiger Pill, and the energy accumulated by the golden elixir thunder tribulation, were all dispersed one by one.

His meridians were flowing with surging magical power, like a rushing river, flooding his dantian. But after just a few breaths, the golden elixir became empty again.

"After reaching the Golden Core stage, my progress in cultivation slowed down significantly as I relied on meditation to refine my Qi."

Mr. Chen was inspired. The golden elixir was flawless and contained tremendous power, but when it came to consuming magic power, it was like a gluttonous abyss that could never be satisfied.

He suppressed his distracting thoughts, practiced his skills, refined the foundation currently accumulated in his body, and then did what he wanted.

I don’t know how long it took, maybe half a month, or maybe half a year, his body suddenly felt lighter, and he had an inexplicable sense of coordination.

He shook his arms slightly, and his whole body was glowing, his blood was surging, illuminating the dark room brilliantly, and he had reached a perfect state.

"boom"

With his foundation exhausted, Chen Sheng's magic power has improved, but it is still far from the middle stage of the Golden Core.

He swung his hands, and second-level pills appeared one after another, suddenly exploding in the sky and turning into surging inspiration.

"call"

Mr. Chen closed his eyes and practiced, practicing the health-preserving sutras with all his might. The rich and lingering inspiration overwhelmed him.

His figure was hazy, just like an immortal in the sky. He had a strange fragrance on his body, and his robes were soaked in the scent. His skin was as white as jade, without a single flaw.

In the Dantian, the golden elixir breathes in and out, and every moment, the amount of second-level elixir consumed is astonishing.

After all, as a Golden Core Master, one needs a sufficient number of second-level elixirs to be able to support his cultivation.

"Sunny God's Body"

Every time, when the refining speed could not keep up and the medicinal power was about to dissipate, Chen Shengdou would activate his combat body, and the tempering of his unparalleled physical body was like swallowing water by a whale, consuming even greater amounts of energy.

It was also his family fortune of hundreds of years. When he went through the thunder tribulation, he did not rely on any external objects, but endured it head-on without any loss, which allowed him to hold on temporarily.

However, if one devours both the physical body and the golden elixir, no matter how rich the family fortune is, it will eventually be eaten up.

"Level 3 resources are too rare."

Chen Sheng finally understood why Jindan Zhenren was the highest fighting force in the border area. It was because this ancient land was barren and could not cultivate a Yuanying ancestor.

The third-level spiritual herbs are too rare, and the fourth-level ones have never appeared. What can we use to climb?

"Third-level pill recipes are rare, and third-level spiritual herbs are even rarer. We can't waste them. I have to figure it out."

He had a third-level spiritual herb in his hand, which was inherited from Xiao Jian. The quantity was small, and even the refining of it required careful consideration.

In view of this, he devoted himself to studying Xiao Jian's inheritance. The third-level alchemy was profound and obscure, and it was very difficult to master it.

Golden Sutuo Grass, Nine-Leaf Hemp Ginseng, Fangtian Grass, and Yuyu Grass are the third-level spiritual herbs controlled by Chen Sheng.

He first found the relevant third-level pill recipes, comprehended their pharmacology, and then thought about which second-level spiritual herbs to pair them with.

There is a shortage of third-level spiritual herbs, and there are not enough samples of third-level pill recipes. It is undoubtedly extremely difficult to seek perfection among so many incomplete ones.

Mr. Chen thought a lot and tried to infer every kind of pharmacology, but many of them ended in vain and could not be implemented.

Time flies.

Ten years passed.

Those who work hard will be rewarded, complete the accumulation during difficult times, and start to take off.

Chen Sheng pieced things together and finally studied the golden Sutuo grass and other things thoroughly. With them as the core, he constructed a meticulous third-level pill recipe.

"Golden rare pill recipe!"

This is a very special recipe.

Although it is a third-level pill recipe, it only uses four kinds of third-level spiritual herbs, and the remaining more than two hundred kinds of second-level precious spiritual herbs are added as auxiliary.

This was a compromise made by Chen Sheng due to the shortage of high-level spiritual herbs. It was also a testament to his status as a third-level alchemy master.

"boom"

Now that the elixir recipe was out, Chen Sheng had made great progress in alchemy after ten years of comprehension. Without much hesitation, he directly took out the Wuxuan furnace.

This is a third-tier alchemy furnace, Xiao Jian’s alchemy tool. It is mysterious and extraordinary, capable of handling large occasions.

He placed his hand on the Wuxuan furnace and ignited the alchemy fire. The third-level alchemy furnace, which had been silent for many years, hummed and showed its magical power.

The whole body was flowing with rosy glow, the furnace walls were slightly reddish, and the little ash deposited at the bottom of the furnace turned directly into flying smoke, rushing up and pushing open the furnace cover.

Suddenly, the fire was bright, and before the elixir was refined, there was a faint elixir energy lingering around.

"go!"

Chen Sheng's mind moved, and the storage bag opened. All kinds of spiritual herbs, like pearls in water, dripped into the alchemy furnace.

Finally, there are four third-level spiritual herbs. They are not like pearls, but gems, shining brightly and captivating.

They float on the flames, full of vitality, suppressing the fire, lush and green, without a trace of decay.

"A third-level spiritual herb. This is the essence of my entire fortune. I cannot let it slip away."

After all, Chen Sheng was concerned. It was his first time refining a third-level elixir, and the spiritual herbs he used were too precious. There was no chance to do it a second time.

He flicked his hand, and the fire in the furnace was like water, rippling out, holding up four third-level spiritual herbs and standing above all others.

(End of this chapter)