Farce

When a medicinal ingredient could be prefixed with "spirit," it meant that during its growth period, it had received ample spiritual qi irrigation, undergoing a transformation and becoming a spiritual item, distinct from ordinary medicinal ingredients!

Such precious treasures were also extremely valuable in the past life after the Spiritual Qi Resurgence!

In his previous life, Yang Qingyun, whose path forward was cut off, actually had opportunities after the Spiritual Qi Resurgence.

Years ago, when he visited a Grandmaster, That Grandmaster had advised him that if he could obtain a large quantity of spiritual medicine for medicinal baths, using the spiritual essence within the spiritual medicine to cleanse his body, he might be able to wash away old injuries and be reborn!

At that time, shedding his old self, it was not impossible for him to glimpse the path beyond the Innate realm!

But unfortunately, The preciousness of spiritual medicine meant that even for Grandmasters, they were relatively valuable treasures.

For masters of that level, refining spiritual medicine into corresponding pills using the alchemy of the Xuantian Realm also had the effect of increasing their cultivation!

For martial artists in the Innate Realm, the effect was even greater!

Once it appeared, It would likely trigger fierce competition, nine times out of ten!

And at that time, Yang Qingyun was merely at the Viscera Refining stage, His strength was negligible in the new era of the Spiritual Qi Resurgence.

Perhaps through occasional opportunities during his previous life's wilderness adventures, he might have stumbled upon one or two spiritual medicines like the three-hundred-year-old Spirit Ginseng before him.

But at that time, for his shattered body, it was merely a drop in the bucket, It was completely unable to resolve the problems with his body.

The preciousness of spiritual medicine could be imagined!

And now, Twenty years before the Spiritual Qi Resurgence, spiritual medicine had already appeared!

"Gu Hanlin, the Southwest Governor who entered the Innate Realm overnight, the heaven and earth spiritual item that appeared early, it now seems that the Spiritual Qi Resurgence in my previous life was not without signs."

"It's just that at that time, I was sold to the White Feather Sect's mining area and went through those three years of dark times. Although I escaped and started practicing martial arts, for a long time afterward, I was struggling at the bottom, and I never encountered any early Spiritual Qi Resurgence opportunities, which is why I never noticed it!"

Yang Qingyun sighed inwardly.

Having a chance to do it all over again, he would not make the same mistake.

"A place that can produce spiritual medicine must be a place rich in spiritual qi! There must be other treasures there too!"

"I need to investigate the reason for the spiritual qi convergence in that area."

"However, according to what the mountain folk said, that so-called mountain god is likely a wild beast that was infected by spiritual qi in the mountains and evolved into a demonic beast!"

"To seize this opportunity, I must have enough strength to deal with that demonic beast!"

"Before Wang Zhu returns after scouting the location, I need to improve my strength as much as possible during this period!"

Having made up his mind, Yang Qingyun then contacted Zhou Weilong, Using his martial arts school's channels to purchase a large quantity of medicinal ingredients.

He planned to use the century-old Blood Lingzhi and Fo-ti obtained from Black Wind Stronghold as the main ingredients to refine Blood Strengthening Pills and raise his cultivation to the mid-Entry Realm!

As for this Spirit Ginseng, it was too wasteful to use at the early-Entry Realm.

When he reached the mid-Entry Realm, His blood essence would be even more robust, and he could use it as the main ingredient to refine a higher-tier pill, helping him cultivate to a higher realm.

While Yang Qingyun was working hard to improve his cultivation, At the Black Tiger Gang's stronghold, A tall and majestic reception hall building stood amidst layers of structures, overlooking the surrounding buildings.

But inside, the light was dim, giving people a gloomy feeling.

At this moment, Qingwen Long was bowing his head, reporting everything that happened today to the figure shrouded in shadow, seated on the high platform at the head of the table.

"Gang Leader, that Zhou Weilong is simply too overbearing!"

"Because of their damned Weilong Martial Arts School, those country bumpkins, relying on the martial arts school as their backing, even dared to lay hands on our people. This has caused our protection fee collection to decrease significantly during this period!"

"I heard that they returned victoriously from Black Wind Mountain this time, and Weilong Martial Arts School's reputation in town has reached a new height. It's likely to attract more country bumpkins to join the martial arts school, further expanding their influence!"

"If we just stand by and do nothing, our Black Tiger Gang will be in trouble!"

After reporting all the events, Qingwen Long finally couldn't help but add fuel to the fire.

He wished the Gang Leader would immediately issue an order, calling upon all three thousand members of the Black Tiger Gang to go and smash that damned Weilong Martial Arts School!

However, to his disappointment, The words did not cause much of a stir in the person sitting at the head seat.

"Alright, you may withdraw. I have my own plans for this matter."

A faint voice, carrying an unquestionable authority, drifted from the shadows above.

Under the dim light, it placed immense pressure on Qingwen Long's heart!

"Yes, Gang Leader."

Qingwen Long dared not linger, bowed, and retreated, a bead of sweat involuntarily forming on his forehead.

Seeing Qingwen Long withdraw, the vast, empty hall was filled with the subtle sound of fingers unconsciously tapping on wood.

"Old Zuo, what do you think of this matter?"

The authoritative voice from the head seat inquired.

As his words fell, at this moment, a gaunt man, dressed in a long gown and holding a feather fan, with a pale complexion, emerged from the shadows behind his seat.

This person was Zuo Xiangsheng, the White Paper Fan of the Black Tiger Gang, much like the shadow of the Black Tiger Gang's leader, Shi Meng, always planning behind him.

Zuo Xiangsheng pondered for a moment before speaking:

"A few days ago, it was confirmed through our informants that this Zhou Weilong belongs to the Sifang Society of Bao'an County. His opening a martial arts school here is likely not without ulterior motives!"

"And the recent widespread news about what happened on Black Wind Mountain is also probably suspicious!"

"Oh? What's the story?"

"It's widely rumored now that the chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold, the Golden-Eyed Leopard, broke through to the Viscera Refining Realm, but was killed by that brat named Yang Qingyun."

"Rumor has it that the brat named Yang Qingyun is exceptionally talented, a once-in-a-generation genius. Despite only being in the mid-Entry Realm, he killed the Viscera Refining Realm Golden-Eyed Leopard by fighting above his level."

Shi Meng heard this, and recalling the rumors circulating outside that day, his brow furrowed.

With the return of Zhou Weilong and his group, accounts of that battle began to spread throughout the city, with many participants vividly describing the scenes that unfolded on the mountain.

However, the widespread news caused everyone who heard it to frown.

Why?

It was simply because those rumors were too outlandish!

Especially for Viscera Refining Realm martial artists like Shi Meng, the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, who stood at the pinnacle of the martial arts world in Huangshi Town, they were even more aware of the vast gap between the Entry Realm and the Viscera Refining Realm, making them even more skeptical of the battle's authenticity.

"The gap between the Entry Realm and the Viscera Refining Realm is not easily bridged. I suspect that brat named Yang Qingyun is a 'genius' being promoted by the Sifang Society behind that surname Zhou. But why would the Sifang Society invest so much capital to promote such an outrageous momentum?"

"Don't they understand the difference between the Entry Realm and the Viscera Refining Realm?"

Shi Meng did not believe the rumors circulating outside one bit.

In his opinion, the series of events—Zhou Weilong leading his men up the mountain, suffering setbacks in battle, and a young prodigy stepping forward to turn the tide—was likely a staged farce to build momentum!