Well-Worn Routine

2024-07-11

Chapter 366 Common Tactics

The battle between the two powerful figures amazed many Martial Forest Expert. Their disciples looked up at the sky, their faces tense, worried that something might happen to their masters. Only Luo Jun stared at the sky with amusement, watching the "exhibition match" between the two powerful figures.

Next, not only dark clouds gathered, but as the battle intensified, lightning flashed, thunder roared, and torrential rain and strong winds swept through the town. The dilapidated little ancient city teetered on the brink of collapse in the storm. This single day nearly exhausted three years' worth of rainfall...

The other spectators scrambled for shelter from the rain, marveling at the power of the two immortals who Feather Transformation. Only Luo Jun remained calm, even seeming somewhat bored...

In his view, this would be a protracted battle...

As the saying goes, when masters clash, victory or defeat can be decided in an instant. If it is truly a life-or-death battle, with both sides going all out, the outcome may not be decided in the blink of an eye, but the battle will not last long either.

But if it's really just an exhibition match, then that's troublesome.

What are the most common rumors, both reliable and unreliable, circulating among the public?

A certain master and a certain Sect Leader fought for three hundred/five hundred/eight hundred rounds, and the battle lasted for three days and three nights/five days and five nights/seven days and seven nights...

It seems that these two powerful figures will not be able to determine a winner for the time being.

As expected, the battle lasted from dawn until night, and the strange phenomena in the sky never ended. Apart from Luo Jun, the other spectators remained quite interested, praising the divine power of the Ascension Expert while speculating about the final outcome. The disciples on both sides also cheered for their masters.

The answer is obvious.

Luo Jun curled his lip.

What's the most common outcome in martial arts legends? Two masters fought tirelessly for three days and three nights, ultimately ending in a draw!

If it were a real match, the outcome would depend entirely on skill. But since it's an exhibition match that both sides tacitly agree on, it wouldn't look good if either side lost. The best result would definitely be a draw.

Luo Jun lost interest in the match, which seemed to have reached its conclusion at a glance. Although he didn't know why the two Ascension Expert had orchestrated this, judging from the reactions of their disciples, it was clear that this matter was being kept secret, at least from Qi Feng and Duan Feibai.

There's probably some deeper meaning behind this exhibition match, but at least for Luo Jun, an outsider from Different World, it holds no appeal anymore.

He didn't even wait for the two to settle their score before quietly leaving Shazigou.

Over the next few days, he wandered around the Northern Desert.

Here, besides deserts and grasslands, there is a civilization, culture, and customs established by nomadic peoples that are very different from those in the Central Plains. Luo Jun traveled through villages and cities, broadening his horizons and traveling around, while never neglecting his cultivation of vital energy.

Before long, news of the Sword Saint's duel with the Heaven's Gate Sect Master spread throughout the Martial World. Just as Luo Jun had guessed, the two masters fought for three days and three nights without a clear victor, and agreed to fight again on another day.

What Luo Jun considered a boring exhibition match, however, ignited the entire Martial World. Those who witnessed the battle told everyone they met about its grandeur, their voices and expressions filled with pride. The listeners, too, looked on with longing, and then embellished the story, spreading even more exaggerated versions of this epic battle. Listening to these unreliable rumors, Luo Jun traveled eastward, traversing the vast grasslands, and finally arrived in the Guandong region.

Here, a massive mountain range separates the vast Great Plains to the west. Although both are located in the northern part of the Central Plains, the scenery is completely different. The terrain, with its alternating mountains and plains, has created vast primeval forests, abundant resources, and a valiant people who live by fishing and hunting.

"The Throat Severing Pass is just ahead. Let's give it our all and try to get through before nightfall!"

Throat Severing Pass is a gateway that separates the Guandong from the Central Plains. It is bordered by High Mountain to the west and opens to the sea to the east. Like an iron clamp, it clamps the narrow passage connecting the inside and outside of the pass, as if it were choking the throat, hence the name.

At this time, Luo Jun had just finished wandering around the jungles of Guandong and decided to head south when he happened to encounter a caravan that had been attacked by bandits. Luo Jun helped them get rid of the bandits, and the strength he displayed greatly impressed the caravan leader, who hired him as the caravan's bodyguard at a high price.

Luo Jun wasn't particularly interested in the hiring fee, but the caravan leader was clearly no ordinary person. His surname was Tong, and he was the Lao Qi child in his family, known as Lord Tong the Seventh. He looked to be around forty years old and had a dignified appearance. Judging from the goods he was transporting, they were mostly precious medicinal herbs from outside the Great Wall. According to the people around him, he was probably a very influential medicinal herb merchant from within the Great Wall.

Coincidentally, Luo Jun also found many heavenly materials and earthly treasures in the Deep Mountains and forests during his trip to Guandong.

He naturally didn't understand medicinal herbs, but the special vision brought about by his perception Attributes Exceeding Hundred was more reliable than any seasoned experience.

In the world of Martial World heavenly materials and earthly treasures, besides curing diseases, often have the effect of aiding cultivation and increasing one's cultivation level. This is not just due to the chemical components in the herbs. Truly precious treasures are basically those that have absorbed the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon, and are rich in vital energy.

This vital energy, integrated into the medicinal herbs themselves, is lustrous and restrained, making it difficult to discern even with the Vital Energy Vision. However, Luo Jun's special vision, which is over Perception Over Hundred, allows him to see it clearly.

Therefore, what ordinary people consider insignificant grass roots, wild mushrooms, and stink bugs are all shining treasures in his eyes. He collected quite a lot along the way, so much so that his leather bag couldn't hold them all. It was inconvenient to carry them, so he had to discard most of them, keeping only the most dazzling ones, hoping to sell them for a good price.

Therefore, Luo Jun specifically showed his collection to the herbal medicine merchant, hoping the merchant could appraise it. Unexpectedly, the merchant's eyes lit up at the very first item he presented. After a fierce internal struggle, Lord Tong the Seventh finally advised, "Brother, normally, someone like you who doesn't know anything about these things would find a way to swindle such a fine treasure from you at a price you'd be happy with... But you saved my life, I can't cheat you..."

"My payment for this shipment of medicinal herbs is all tied up in these few truckloads. I can't afford your treasure. If you're not in a rush for money, wait a month. I'll definitely raise the funds and give you a fair price."

Since Lord Tong the Seventh had put it so plainly, Luo Jun believed he wouldn't treat him unfairly. However, the problem was that a few days ago, Ailongtan sent a message saying that the originally planned three-month internship would have to end early, and everyone would have to return to the Main World when the Martial World Gate reopened.

Calculating the time, there's only a little over a week left. Luo Jun still needs money to deposit the Eternal Star, but he can't wait that long.

Upon learning that Luo Jun was in urgent need of money, Lord Tong the Seventh sighed with some regret, "Well then, I have an idea for you. Once we enter the pass, there's the Eight Paths Market, which is the largest medicinal herb market. If you put these treasures of yours up for auction, all the major medicine merchants will definitely be scrambling to buy them. I'll help you put in a good deal, and you're sure to get a good price!"

Luo Jun calculated the days; after selling the medicinal herbs, he would have three or four days to Ganzhou to store the goods before returning to the Hundred Rivers Sect. He figured he had enough time, so he agreed.

(End of this chapter)