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It was evident that he truly had no interest in the so-called methods for cultivating the Ultimate Spirit.
"With the complexity and profundity of soul tool research, you're already devoting all your energy to it. How could you have the focus to cultivate your Martial Soul too?" he fully grasped the meaning of biting off more than one can chew.
"However, what resources are you referring to? I can ask someone to prepare them. If they are not too scarce, they can be sent to you quickly."
"Hehe, is that really okay?" Seeing Jing Hongchen's accommodating attitude, and considering he was about to make a huge request, Qin Xiao felt a bit embarrassed as he rubbed his hands together.
"What's not okay about it? Hurry up and increase your cultivation level. If you can contribute more to the Empire in the future, it will all be worth it."
"Alright then, how about we start with 100 jin of Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow?"
"No problem."
Jing Hongchen agreed without a second thought, even asking, "Is 100 jin enough?"
"Cough cough, Hall Master, the kid was talking about Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow, not ten thousand years of ice water..."
Elder Ma knew that Jing Hongchen must have been careless and gave him a gentle cough as a reminder.
As expected.
The next moment, shock appeared on Jing Hongchen's face, "What did you say? Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow, and tmd 100 jin of it?"
His eyes widened, and his chest heaved violently as he struggled to keep his voice calm, "You want Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow, and tmd 100 jin?'
"Is it very difficult?"
Difficult?
The word difficult is not enough to describe the rarity of Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow!
Jing Hongchen humphed in annoyance, "Why do you need so much Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow? Are you planning to take a bath with it?"
"If it's difficult, you can speak up... we can talk about it..." Qin Xiao frowned, "Then let's not do 100 jin. Fifty jin would just barely be enough for my use."
Jing Hongchen: "..."
"Forget 50 jin, even 50 drops are not available!"
"That stuff is produced from the underground of the far northern lands. You know that most areas there are Soul Master forbidden zones."
"Covered by snow all year round, beneath the vast whiteness, how many can find Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow? Therefore, its production is not high, and it's extremely rare.
"Moreover, the benefits of Ten Thousand Years Ice Marrow are numerous. It's always in high demand, priceless and elusive. Even if you need it, you'll have to wait. I'll arrange for someone to collect it for you."
"That's fine, I can wait. For now, just bring me some of the medicines that help raise the ice attribute cultivation level."
Qin Xiao was not an unreasonable man.
After all, what's wrong with the sheep struggling a bit when you're shearing its wool?
"Alright, then it's settled. You go back and wait for the news."
As Jing Hongchen spoke, he turned to look at Meng Hongchen and Elder Ma: "You've all had a long journey and must be tired. Go back and rest well. I need to go to the imperial palace and inform His Majesty and Elder Kong of the important news you've brought.
If I'm not mistaken, the Empire is going to make a big move soon."
...
On the other side.
Heavenly Soul Empire.
Among the mountains.
In front of the Body Sect's mountain gate, an envoy of the Heavenly Soul Empire shouted, "I request an audience with the Sect Master."
His voice was loud and echoed continuously in the mountain ravine.
Without needing the disciples guarding the gate to pass on the message, Poison Not Dead, bald and bright, walked out from inside the gate.
"How is the situation progressing?" he asked indifferently, with his hands clasped behind his back.
The Heavenly Soul Empire envoy did not dare to take it lightly and answered respectfully, "Sect Master, I have not failed your expectations and have finally completed the task.
Shrek Academy did not directly punish Xuan Zi, but in order to preserve Shrek Academy, he chose to sever ties with Shrek Academy and is now waiting at the junction of the three great empires for the surrounding forces to besiege him."
"Oh."
Upon hearing this, Poison Not Dead slightly raised his eyebrow, "I didn't expect Xuan Zi to choose such a path. I thought he would defect and then join the Evil Soul Master Organization.
In that case, if Shrek Academy did not want to bear the stigma, they would have to send strong individuals to capture Xuan Zi, and who knows how much loss Shrek Academy would incur then."
"This..."
The Heavenly Soul Empire envoy was feeling somewhat proud of himself, thinking he might receive the Sect Master's praise.
But when Poison Not Dead spoke these words, he suddenly felt like he had messed things up.
Cold sweat dripped from his cheeks and fell to the ground.
A serious expression suddenly appeared on Poison Not Dead's face, then a slight smile, "Don't be so nervous, you've done very well, and I'm satisfied. Serve another year in the Snow Demon Sect, and you can return to the sect. Then, I will personally guide your training."
"Phew..."
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The envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire exhaled a hidden sigh of relief.
It seemed he really had been overthinking.
Thinking back to the Sect Master's promises, he suddenly felt excited.
To know that Poison Not Dead was one of the rare strong warriors of his time, receiving his guidance would ensure progress, hard as it might be.
"Many thanks to the Sect Master for this reward. Your humble servant is willing to go through fire and water for the sect, facing death without hesitation.
I'd be honored to lead the charge in the siege against Xuan Zi," he said.
He hastily expressed his loyalty once more.
However, in the face of the envoy's words, Poison Not Dead slowly shook his head, "No need for you to take action against Xuan Zi from now on."
The Heavenly Soul Empire envoy was taken aback and asked, puzzled, "Why? Are we just going to stand by after we went through so much trouble to force Xuan Zi out of Shrek Academy?"
Poison Not Dead chuckled softly, "How can we stand by? I simply do not wish to see unnecessary sacrifices. I shall personally deal with Xuan Zi."
"I see."
Upon hearing this, the envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire felt greatly reassured but couldn't help asking, "May I know when the Sect Master intends to take action?"
"You ask too many questions,"
came Poison Not Dead's reply, his expression suddenly turning cold.
"Thump."
Seeing this change, the envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire panicked and fell to his knees, his voice taking on a pleading tone, "Sect Master, please do not misunderstand your servant. I was only asking so that upon my return to the Heavenly Soul Empire, I would have something to report to the emperor."
Poison Not Dead responded indifferently, "Then you tell him just to wait. After I visit the Sun-Moon Empire, I'll neatly take care of Xuan Zi on my return."
"What?"
"You're going to the Sun-Moon Empire at this time?"
The envoy was even more shocked.
"Indeed, I'm not just visiting the Sun-Moon Empire; I have a grand plan! Soon, the entire Soul Land will be shocked, and the Body Sect will rise again!"
Thinking of his plan, a knowing smile appeared on the corners of Poison Not Dead's mouth.
This time, who can stop the resurgence of the Body Sect?
...
Time flew quickly, and five days passed.
A dusty figure arrived at the gate of the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy in the Sun-Moon Empire.
His soft pink hair, unkempt for days, was soaked with sweat and clung in strands.
His once clean and tidy clothes were now dotted with mud and stained.
Even his cheeks were grimy, as if they hadn't been washed in days.
But none of that mattered.
When he saw the grand sign of the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, a light suddenly shone in his dim eyes.
"I've arrived, I'm finally here."
"Qin Xiao, I am here," Wang Dong said, overwhelmed with emotion.
However, just as he was about to enter the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, he was blocked by the gatekeeper.
"Where's this beggar from? This is no place for you; off with you!"
The burly gatekeeper stood in front of Wang Dong, waving him away with impatience, as if shooing him off.
"Have you even opened your eyes to see properly? Do I look like a beggar to you?"
Wang Dong, never one with a mild temper, took the dismissal as an insult.
"Oh, quite stubborn, aren't you?"
The gatekeeper replied with a laugh tinged with anger, "Take a good look at yourself in a puddle of your own piss, see if I'm wronging you!"
Could one really urinate in full public view?
Feeling humiliated, Wang Dong decided it was time to teach the gatekeeper a lesson.
The next moment, his Soul Power surged as he prepared to take action.
"Wait!"
"Is that you, Wang Dong?"
Just at that critical moment, a voice called out to him.
Turning around, Wang Dong saw a shining bald head.