We came to the bow and gazed at the scenery along the shore. This was South Sea City.
After disembarking, everyone walked through the lively South Sea market. South Sea customs were much the same as those of the Central Plains, but there were plenty of novel sights, and the goods looked strange to them as well.
Wenren Qingyi was the one who seemed most like a country bumpkin. Every so often, the little girl dragged Wenren Lingmeng this way or that, buying all sorts of things.
Luckily, they had soldiers with them to carry everything. Otherwise, Mu Zibai and Jiang Yuyu would have had their hands full.
With the three women together, their shopping urges were in full force. They bought and bought all the way.
After walking for nearly an hour, they finally reached Qi King's Residence. It wasn't a grand estate; it was simple and unadorned, with an air of carefree ease.
"We don't usually have many guests here, and Father likes making friends with wandering martial heroes. I'll pick out a few nice rooms for you."
"Keyin and I will sleep together." Wenren Qingyi tugged at Jiang Keyin. The two close friends had already decided to share a room.
Wenren Qingyi didn't forget to shoot Mu Zibai a glance and give a haughty little snort. Then she ran off with Jiang Keyin.
Mu Zibai would naturally share a room with Wenren Lingmeng. Jiang Yuyu picked out a fine room and had the maids redecorate it, then lit some incense.
"Sorry for the trouble."
"It's nothing. I'm usually alone, and Father is hardly ever home. I'm delighted to have friends over." Jiang Yuyu smiled.
"I can tell."
"I'll have the kitchen prepare a lavish dinner. You said you were going out tonight, right? The night scenery here in South Sea is every bit as good as the Capital City's."
"Oh? Now that you've said that, I'm actually looking forward to it."
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[Item 1: One bottle of Qi Nourishing Pills, price: 25,000 points (can be refreshed repeatedly)]
[Item 2: Golden Silkworm Soft Armor, price: 100,000 points]
[Item 3: Weird Alchemy Recipe, price: 50,000 points]
[Item 4: Physique Pill, price: 10,000 points]
[Item 5: Ordinary Marrow Cleansing Pill, price: 50,000 points]
"Holy crap, did I hit the jackpot?" Mu Zibai exclaimed, delighted. Every one of these things was something he needed right now. Not a single one was useless.
Only Item 3, the Weird Alchemy Recipe, left Mu Zibai uncertain. He couldn't tell what kind of thing it was.
According to the description, it could be used to improve any pill recipe. The resulting pills would be more effective, but they would also have certain side effects.
The prompt also said the side effects were minor ailments and wouldn't lead to any serious consequences.
There was no doubt that something capable of boosting a pill's effects was a good thing. If he took up alchemy someday, it would be a tremendous help.
As for the Qi Nourishing Pills, Mu Zibai was currently in the early stage of the Mystic Armor Realm and badly needed them. With these pills, he could consolidate his cultivation and steadily improve.
A bottle contained between twenty and thirty pills. How many he got would depend entirely on his luck.
The Golden Silkworm Soft Armor wasn't as strong as the Dragon Wasteland Realm Yao Beast Inner Armor he'd gotten in a previous refresh, but it was exactly what Mu Zibai needed right now.
The Physique Pill did exactly what its name suggested: it strengthened his physique.
There was no need to explain the Ordinary Marrow Cleansing Pill. It cleansed the meridians and marrow. Unfortunately, it was only ordinary quality. Thinking of the God-tier Marrow Cleansing Pill he'd gotten last time, which cost a million points, made the difference between the two obvious.
Still, ordinary quality was fine. Mu Zibai could afford it, and given his current situation, it was quite good value for the price.
He bought everything. It was rare for him to completely clear out the shop, and the system had finally come through, restocking it with good stuff just in time.
"Zibai, here are all the medicinal ingredients you asked me to get." Jiang Yuyu was holding several bundles of herbs.
Earlier, Mu Zibai had asked Jiang Yuyu to get the ingredients for a few batches of All-Purpose Great Tonic Soup. Ever since buying the recipe, he had been drinking at least three batches a day. That was one reason his physique was far beyond that of an ordinary person.
All-Purpose Great Tonic Soup could replenish just about anything. It was practically a miracle tonic for cultivation and training. The only problem was that it worked slowly and had to be taken over a long period.
Though the effects were slow, this approach truly had extraordinary benefits for strengthening one's foundation.
"Thanks. How much do I owe you?"
"It's nothing. I was just curious why you wanted these ingredients. Do you know how embarrassed I was just now?" Jiang Yuyu said with a dismayed expression.
"What happened?" Mu Zibai asked, puzzled. Was something wrong with these herbs?
"That doctor thought I was weak and asked if I wanted some goji berries. It was so embarrassing."
Mu Zibai was speechless.
Indeed, looking at the ingredients alone, that was exactly what the doctor would have thought they were for.
Jiang Yuyu patted Mu Zibai on the shoulder and said:
"Don't worry. I won't tell anyone."
He could totally understand. If he had a wife as beautiful as her, he'd probably be eating goji berries three times a day.
Looking at Mu Zibai's skinny frame, no one would believe he was in the Mystic Armor Realm. He probably hardly exercised.
Feeling Jiang Yuyu's strange gaze, Mu Zibai pursed his lips and said:
"What are you thinking? This medicine is for building up my strength."
"I know, building up your strength."
"Didn't you ask me last time how I managed to defeat two Dragon People? Well, this medicine is the secret. Take three doses a day and it'll build up your strength. It works wonders for someone in the Mystic Armor Realm."
Jiang Yuyu was stunned.
She stared at the bundles of herbs. This medicine was supposed to do that?
Was it really that miraculous?
"Give me two doses to try." Jiang Yuyu was intrigued and immediately took a dose for herself.
They watched the medicine simmer and bubble in the brazier.
Before long, it was ready. They each poured a bowl and downed it in one gulp.
Jiang Yuyu savored the taste for a moment. A warm current coursed through her body, filling her with a pleasant warmth.
"This medicine really does build up your strength. If I'd started taking it earlier and kept at it for a few years, I might have reached the Tiger Martial Realm by now."
Looking at the bundles of herbs, Jiang Yuyu couldn't help feeling regret. This medicine was effective in the Mystic Armor Realm, but its effects would be negligible at higher realms.
Jiang Yuyu had already reached the late stage of the Mystic Armor Realm, so the All-Purpose Great Tonic Soup could only do so much for her.
"Do you have any other recipes?"
"Having even this one is already pretty good."
"Okay. I was wondering how you could possibly beat a Dragon Person. Turns out you were taking pills. By the way, how many years have you been taking this medicine?"
"About a year. Not long. I only started cultivating within the past year."
Jiang Yuyu fell silent. He'd only started cultivating within the past year, not merely broken through within the past year. That was the crucial point.
"You've only cultivated for a year, and you're already this strong?" Jiang Yuyu asked, astonished.
"It's not that big a deal. I just kept cultivating, and then I broke through. Didn't feel like anything." Mu Zibai shrugged, as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary.
Jiang Yuyu nearly spat blood. What did he mean, he just kept cultivating and then broke through? Was this child's play?
Thinking back on when she'd first started cultivating, her father had dragged her out of bed every morning to train, and she'd been beaten every day. It had taken two or three years of that to build a solid foundation before she finally broke through.
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