Indeed, when it comes to matters that disregard martial ethics, Jing Zhe has a slight edge.
"Old medicine apprentice, what are we going to do about this today?"
The two strange creatures from the heavens huffed and puffed.
"What should we do? You've all ganged up on my apprentice, what do you suggest we do?"
"What do you mean we're bullying people? He trespassed into our forbidden area of Tongtianque and used hidden weapons to harm people. He's utterly despicable!"
"In that case, let's call it even!"
Jing Zhe already knew who the new old man who was speaking was—his master, Old Medicine Boy. No wonder he dared to boast before; he really was awesome!
"Even if we're even? You wish!"
"Oh? So what do you want?"
"..."
The two stared at each other, speechless.
The old medicine boy sneered, "If you want to fight, then let's fight! I won't waste any more words! But after the fight, I'll have to settle accounts with you for trying to steal our Heaven and Earth Sect's secret medicines!"
"..."
The once arrogant Twin Monsters were now as wilted as eggplants, unable to utter a single word.
Jing Zhe looked at the old medicine boy with even more admiration.
So this is the power of the strong!
One grandmaster is worth a thousand troops, and one old medicine boy is worth several grandmasters!
In that instant, Jing Zhe felt proud to be a member of the Heaven and Earth Sect.
Seeing that the two strange monsters of Tongtian remained silent, the old medicine boy sneered again: "Alright, since you haven't figured it out, then we're leaving! I'll be in Jinxi for the next while. If anything happens to my disciple, believe me, I'll raze your Tongtian Palace to the ground!"
"..."
After saying that, while the two were still in a daze, the old medicine boy flew down the mountain, his faint voice floating in the air.
"Come with me."
Jing Zhe dared not delay and quickly chased after them.
...
At the foot of Changsheng Mountain.
The old medicine boy and Jing Zhe stood facing each other.
Just as Jing Zhe remembered, the old medicine boy had a refined and otherworldly air about him, looking like a Taoist priest. Moreover, his loose robe seemed to have been worn for too long, making him look somewhat shabby.
However, compared to the two strange monsters of Tongtian, the old medicine boy was undoubtedly much better.
What's your name?
"Master, my name is Jing Zhe!"
Jing Zhe quickly cupped his hands in greeting, but then asked with some curiosity, "Master, we've only just met, how can you be so sure I'm your disciple?"
The old medicine boy glanced at him and said, "With your skills, only Mo Chen in this world knows them, besides me. I know the people of the Heaven and Earth Sect are the same, so I can guess."
She then glanced at Jing Zhe and said, "But I'm very curious, why would Mo Chen suddenly think of taking on a disciple on my behalf?"
So Jing Zhe told the old medicine boy about how he had unexpectedly obtained the "date pills," and the old medicine boy nodded repeatedly after listening.
"Perhaps this is fate! When I made these jujube pills, I also obtained a magical herb by chance, and I have never been able to make them since, making them a unique product. Although I felt that these pills had miraculous effects at the time, I could not guarantee them. Perhaps it is because your body is compatible with these pills that you have achieved this today!"
It turns out I was just a guinea pig!
Jing Zhe nodded modestly, and at the same time took out a medicine bottle: "Since this jujube pill has become a rare item, then Master should keep the rest!"
The old medicine boy shook his head and did not accept it.
"With my current cultivation level, I no longer need anything to enhance me. This will be of great help to you, so please accept it."
"By the way, what kind of hidden weapon did you use just now? Even the Twin Monsters of Tongtian almost couldn't withstand it?"
"ah?"
Jing Zhe asked curiously, "But they're clearly fine?"
"Although they used their qi to create a barrier and block the hidden weapon, the shockwave still injured them. Otherwise, do you think they would have let us leave so easily?"
Upon hearing this, Jing Zhe beamed with joy.
It seems that grenades are not useless even for grandmasters!
If you throw several at once, they'll either kill or cripple the enemy!
"Master, these are just trinkets made with some strange and ingenious techniques, nothing special. But if you want them, I can make you a few more!"
"Let me see it."
After the old medicine boy finished looking at the hand grenade, he sighed repeatedly.
"I never imagined such a small hidden weapon could injure even a grandmaster; its power should not be underestimated. It's quite good that I, your master, am skilled in alchemy, and you, my disciple, are skilled in hidden weapons! However, you should keep this!"
Perhaps disdaining to use it, the old medicine boy handed the grenade back and asked, "How long are you going to stay in Jinxi?"
"It might take more than half a month. We'll leave when the martial arts tournament is over."
"You want to participate in the martial arts tournament?"
Jing Zhe shook his head: "Master, I am a government official. I am here on official business and will not participate."
The old medicine boy wasn't curious about Jing Zhe's identity. After all, his eldest disciple, Su Mochen, was a princess of the current dynasty, and it wasn't surprising that his second disciple was an official of the court.
"I'm currently refining a secret medicine that can cure all poisons. I only need a few more ingredients. I'll come find you again once I've finished refining it!"
After saying that, the old medicine boy flew away like a gust of wind, leaving Jing Zhe dumbfounded: "It's not easy to see my master, can't we catch up a bit..."
However, this trip was quite fruitful. Not only did I obtain the token, but I also met my master. Most importantly, I even managed to test a grenade against a grandmaster, so I won't panic when I encounter a powerful enemy in the future.
...
Back at the inn, Su Moyan and the others were already in bed, and Jing Zhe went straight into the room.
The next morning, after getting up early and having breakfast, Jing Zhe planned to visit the Qingyun Sect's encampment and see Qingqiu.
However, Su Moyan's idea was that since they had arrived in Jinxi, they should first inform Duke Yang Feng of Wei. Jing Zhe thought that made sense, as Duke Yang Feng had been in Jinxi for many days and was somewhat overwhelmed and clueless.
They came here to liberate the Duke of Wei, so since they've come, they should put his mind at ease.
So the group went to the residence where Duke Yang Feng of Wei was staying.
Yang Feng was about the same age as Duke Yu Sheng, and a little younger than Grand Tutor Hao Junguang and Grand Preceptor Bai Qingyuan. He seemed to be in good spirits after seeing them.
After exchanging greetings and pleasantries with Su Moyan, he looked at Jing Zhe and asked, "This must be President Jing, right? I've heard so much about President Jing from his letters, but seeing is believing. President Jing is far more outstanding than I imagined!"
"Thank you for your praise, Duke Yang! Your daring journey to Jinxi alone is truly admirable!"
"Oh, I just arrived early. I still need President Jing to help me clean up the mess."
"..."
What followed was a brief exchange of pleasantries. He then recounted his experience of being rejected by several major sects and advised Jing Zhe to be mentally prepared, as contacting the four major sects would not be an easy task.
Jing Zhe smiled and nodded, then asked before leaving, "Does Duke Yang know where the Qingyun Sect's headquarters are?"
"..."
After sending Su Moyan and the others away outside Yang Feng's gate, Jing Zhe, following Yang Feng's instructions, wandered alone to the outskirts of Qingyun Sect's residence and saw the familiar figure dressed in a sky-blue Taoist robe from afar!
Fairy Maiden, I've arrived!
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