Kidney Hammering Technique Is Gone
Pale blue smoke curled and gathered in mid-air.
Xu Bai stared intently at the smoke.
This time the smoke was noticeably different; it took a little longer to gather.
Xu Bai made a rough comparison and found that it was similar to the Nameless Buddhist Scripture from back then.
The Nameless Buddhist Scripture was written by the abbot of Vajra Temple when he was young, while the Spring Flower Brush was used by the Academy Dean when he was young; the two have something in common.
"Hmm... similarities... no, I can't ship this pairing."
He always felt something was off, and that it was better to ignore this commonality.
Thinking this, a while passed, and the pale blue smoke finally took shape.
A line of text appeared before my eyes.
[You observe the Spring Flower Brush and comprehend the Strengthening Body Chapter.]
A stream of information entered Xu Bai's mind, but before Xu Bai could react, the smoke in front of him began to change again.
This scene seemed familiar; Xu Bai had seen it before. Only when similar skills needed to be combined could this smoke undergo such a change.
Sure enough, before he could rest, the smoke in front of him changed again.
New text appeared, leaping right before my eyes.
[Merging options found; currently in progress.]
[Strengthening the Body Book + Hammering Kidney Method = Strengthening Kidney Method.]
[Merger successful.]
The old messages haven't even faded away yet, and new messages are already arriving.
After a flood of information, Xu Bai's screen also changed.
[Name: Xu Bai]
[Realm Level: Eighth Rank Loose Cultivator.]
[Severing Armor One Style (Tier 2): Max Level]
[Inverted Chaos of the Four Directions Mind Technique (Tier 2.5): Max Level.]
[Maple Leaves Like Rain (Tier 2): Max Level]
[Four Xun Movement Technique (Tier 1): Max Level.]
[Four Xun Array Formation (Tier 1): Max Level.]
[Vajra Heart Demon Body (Tier 4); Max Level.]
[Strengthening Kidney Method (Tier 4): Max Level]
[Comprehension (Max Level)]
hiss...
Xu Bai gasped.
The fourth-tier skill was exactly as he expected.
After carefully absorbing all the information in his mind, Xu Bai had figured out the use of this skill.
In summary, it can be summed up in one sentence.
I am invincible below the sixth rank.
Simple, easy to understand, and easy to use!
Xu Bai now understands what the so-called "Strengthening Body Chapter is.
He took out the Spring Flower Brush and glanced at the tiny characters on it.
The text on this page is about Strengthening Body Chapter.
It was written by the Academy Dean in his early years and specially engraved on Spring Flower Brush.
The Strengthening Body Chapter also roughly outlines the reasons why the dean wrote it.
In his early years, when the dean was just a young page, he often lamented that scholars were physically weak, which was a huge drawback.
If the problem cannot be alleviated, the drawbacks will be amplified.
Therefore, the dean conducted research and the Strengthening Body Chapter was born.
Anyone who reads this book can learn methods to strengthen their body, although for martial artists, most of the content is rather rudimentary.
But over the years, the dean has gradually perfected it, transforming the rudimentary into the exquisite.
Those who have mastered the Strengthening Body Chapter" manual can gradually improve their physical fitness simply by performing one set of exercises each day.
The improvement speed is slow, but you only need to practice for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn each day, which is relatively fast.
It won't put the cart before the horse, and it will still be effective.
Of course, there is a limit, which is around the sixth rank.
"This dean is truly a rare talent," Xu Bai thought to himself.
The dean has blazed a trail, opening up a new path that allows scholars to gradually become stronger.
The "Strengthening Body Chapter also explains that, in order not to distract scholars, those below the sixth rank would not be informed.
Now, after being integrated with the Hammering Kidney Method, it has become the Strengthening Kidney Method, and has been completely transformed.
First, he possessed the physical attributes of a sixth-rank martial artist.
Although the True Yuan Power has not changed, speed, strength, and endurance have all been greatly improved.
Secondly, his kidneys underwent changes.
On the table was a cup of tea.
Xu Bai picked up the glass and took a big gulp.
As he drank the tea, his True Yuan Power began to surge, and then a warm current lingered in his kidney area.
A trace of True Yuan Power fell inside, but then disappeared.
The storage function! The Strengthening Kidney Method allows the kidneys to transform the essence of what you eat into True Yuan Power and store it inside.
As long as he doesn't use it, it won't decrease.
It was supposed to be cultivated slowly, and he initially stored very little, but this was a max-level Strengthening Kidney Method.
According to Xu Bai's estimate, it can store the True Yuan Power of a sixth-rank expert.
What does this mean? A portable power bank! You'll never have to worry about running out of True Yuan Power again.
Below the sixth rank, relying on the Strengthening Kidney Method and the Vajra Heart Demon Body, he can defeat one after another.
As for the sixth rank... he hadn't fought them, and Xu Bai didn't have a standard to measure it.
"Now that I have this skill, I need to prepare for it." Xu Bai stroked his chin, intending to first replenish the True Yuan Power required for the Strengthening Kidney Method, just in case.
Thinking of this, he went out of the backyard, told Liu Er to keep watch over the escort agency, and then left the agency.
After leaving the escort agency, Xu Bai headed straight for the Sheng County Restaurant.
The restaurant was as bustling as ever, with a constant stream of diners.
After Xu Bai arrived, he ordered a table full of dishes and began to eat and drink to his heart's content.
Once food enters the stomach, the kidneys begin to function, transforming the food into essence which is then absorbed by the kidneys.
Of course, this is on the premise that food meets daily needs, and only the excess will be converted into essence.
Therefore, the extra food Xu Bai ate was essentially gone once it entered his stomach.
Xu Bai ate very quickly, and didn't even taste some of the dishes.
The surrounding diners were dumbfounded, having never seen anyone eat so much before, and couldn't help but gather around to watch.
However, after glancing at the Ghost-Head Saber at Xu Bai's waist, they took it for granted.
People from the martial arts world, it's normal for them to have a big appetite.
Some diners even began to boast that they had seen a Jianghu man eat twenty bowls of rice in one go.
Of course, he was quickly ridiculed.
Inside the restaurant, the atmosphere of everyday life added to the lively ambiance.
Xu Bai finished the last bite of food, wiped his mouth, and remained expressionless.
Although nothing was said on the surface, they were inwardly speechless.
What a rip-off! A huge rip-off!
Of this entire table of food, less than one percent has been stored.
As it turns out, it's impossible for ordinary people to improve their diet too much, otherwise anyone who ate that would become a martial arts master.
At this rate, he would have to eat a hundred tables of this kind of food.
Is it edible? We seem to have enough money.
But who knows, it might become just a local legend tomorrow.
Everyone will probably say, "Look, that person came last night. I heard he cooked for a hundred tables in one night."
Xu Bai thought about it and decided not to eat for now.
But he stopped after taking only two steps.
Etc!
Food!
He suddenly realized something and thought to himself, "Sure enough, reading more fantasy novels is useful. Here comes the inspiration."
The essence of food can be transformed, so what about medicinal herbs? When it comes to essence, medicinal herbs contain even more.
Isn't that how it's always written in novels?
If this method works, then he won't need to eat such a huge amount of food.
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Seeing that it was still early, Xu Bai paid the bill and headed straight for the Sheng County Herbal Medicine Shop.
Sheng County is located in a remote area, and many businesses are unique to the county, such as the medicinal herb business.
In Sheng County, the medicinal herb business has always been monopolized by a wealthy merchant surnamed Qian.
The herbs collected by the herb gatherers were sold to the Qian Family Herbal Shop Qian Family Herbal Shop, and then resold to those who needed them.
The Qian Family was renowned in Sheng County.
That is a genuine reputation, without any exaggeration.
The reason is simple: the Qian Family is a very ethical business owner.
They've already reached the point of monopoly; in reality, they can set prices entirely at their own discretion, since they're the only ones running a medicinal herb shop in the entire Sheng County.
But the Qian Family doesn't do it that way; they act as middlemen, charging only a small fee.
In those days, poor people were most afraid of getting sick, so the Qian Family's actions naturally earned them the support of many people.
As for the small intermediary fees, they were overlooked.
It doesn't cost much, but it offers convenience. Without Qian Family, the medicinal herb business would be chaotic, and sometimes you wouldn't even be able to buy the herbs you need, since not every herb gatherer is available every day.
Therefore, once the herbal medicine shop was opened, no one dared to damage it.
Competition is one thing, daring to compete is another. The Qian Family, but they are still a wealthy family.
Today, a customer came to Qian Family Herbal Shop, carrying Ghost-Head Saber at his waist.
Qian Yu is a collateral branch of the Qian Family and is in charge of managing this branch.
Although Sheng County is remote, it still has a considerable area, and a single herbal medicine shop naturally cannot supply all the necessary supplies.
Looking at the young man in front of him, Qian Yu muttered that this was the first time he had ever met such a person.
Xu Bai, who had Ghost-Head Saber at his waist, asked Qian Yu for the first thing after entering: if there were any medicinal herbs related to the kidneys. This question completely baffled Qian Yu.
Are young people these days so physically weak?
Out of good intentions, Qian Yu still offered a reminder.
"Sir, you don't have a prescription, so I don't know what kind of medicine you want to brew."
Ordinary people usually come with a doctor's prescription, since pharmacies are in the business of selling medicine.
He also has a doctor here, but he took the day off, so it's just him and a few helpers.
"Anything related to the kidneys will do," Xu Bai said directly, without waiting for Qian Yu to elaborate.
Since the Strengthening Kidney Method involves the kidneys, surely it's okay for him to take medicinal herbs related to the kidneys?
These words put Qian Yu in a difficult position.
He was hesitant to sell.
The head of the Qian Family once said that the most important thing in doing business is integrity, and secondly, reputation is also essential.
If one's reputation is ruined, one will eventually be replaced.
The Qian Family's business is hard-earned. If he really gives it to them and the young man gets sick from the food, wouldn't that ruin their reputation? Everyone would know it's the Qian Family's fault, and even if they explain it clearly, it would still cause losses to their business.
We can't do this recklessly!
Besides, if someone has kidney problems at such a young age, they might be engaging in risky activities, and if they don't pay attention to dosage, they could easily die.
Qian Yu gritted his teeth and said, "I cannot prescribe without a prescription."
Only with a prescription can a doctor prescribe medicine; at that point, the doctor will bear the primary responsibility.
Xu Bai frowned when he saw Qian Yu's timid and hesitant demeanor.
Why make such a fuss over a simple prescription? There are a few doctors in Sheng County, so it wouldn't hurt to go and see one.
Thinking of this, Xu Bai prepared to turn around and leave.
Just then, a voice sounded from behind.
"The dosage of Rehmannia glutinosa, Dioscorea opposita, Cornus officinalis, Paeonia suffruticosa, Alisma plantago-aquatica, and Poria cocos is..."
The voice clearly stated the amount of each portion needed.
Xu Bai turned his head and saw a young man wearing a purple robe.
The young man was pale and bloodless, and his body was so thin that he looked as if a gust of wind could blow him over.
He coughs frequently, especially when walking.
"I'm sorry, please excuse my poor health." The young man noticed Xu Bai looking at him and gave an apologetic smile.
Xu Bai felt that with his looks and gentle demeanor, this young man possessed all the qualities that wealthy women liked.
"Sir, are you a doctor?" Qian Yu was slightly taken aback.
The young man nodded and said, "I guess so. Because I'm frail and often sick, I often research prescriptions on my own. If you prescribe according to these methods, you can't go wrong."
Qian Yu was still somewhat hesitant.
Then the young man spoke again.
"This medicine is not prescribed arbitrarily. Rehmannia glutinosa is the chief ingredient, which can replenish essence and marrow, nourish yin and tonify the kidneys; Cornus officinalis and Dioscorea opposita are the assistant ingredients, which together can tonify the liver and kidneys and benefit the spleen yin; Paeonia suffruticosa clears deficiency heat, Alisma plantago-aquatica clears kidney turbidity, and Poria cocos strengthens the spleen and promotes diuresis. The three of them are the adjuvant ingredients."
It is well-reasoned and convincing.
Qian Yu was the innkeeper, so he naturally knew a bit about pharmacology.
After careful consideration, I found his words to be reasonable.
Seeing that Xu Bai had Ghost-Head Saber at his waist and didn't look like someone to be trifled with, and remembering that he had the prescription, he gritted his teeth and turned around to get the medicine.
"Wait, could you get me these other herbs? Here's the prescription." The young man quickly handed over another prescription.
Qian Yu agreed and turned to leave.
When Qian Yu went to get the medicine, only Xu Bai and the young man remained in the room.
"My name is Yun Zihai. May I ask your name, sir?" Yun Zihai, pale-faced, cupped his hands in greeting to Xu Bai.
Even when performing these martial arts moves, he still carries that sickly, weak air about him.
"My name is Liu Wuchang," Xu Bai said.
As the saying goes, "to lie through one's teeth, "Xu Bai did just that.
The name was taken from the names Liu Xu, Wu Hua, and Yang Chang. For the first time, Xu Bai felt that his naming skills were quite superb.
Since we're going to be traveling the world, it's better to use an alias.
Yun Zihai was slightly taken aback, then smiled wryly and said, "Brother Xu is truly a remarkable person; his ability to lie is truly masterful."
"Hmm?" Xu Bai's right hand rested on the hilt of the Ghost-Head Saber saber, his eyes narrowed slightly. "You know me?"
A murderous aura emanated from Xu Bai Xu Bai, and in the blink of an eye, he had already decided to kill.
"Don't misunderstand, I am Senior Brother Liu Xu. I visited the Liu Residence before coming here. Liu Xu asked me to take good care of you." Yun Zihai quickly waved his hand, coughing repeatedly as he did so.
Xu Bai frowned upon hearing this.
Senior Brother Liu Xu?
Azure Cloud Academy?
This is no small matter.
Thinking of this, Xu Bai temporarily put aside his murderous intent.
He, Liu Xu, and Wu Hua had been through life and death together. Since Liu Xu told Yun Zihai about her situation, there must be a deeper meaning behind it.
"Are you going to stay in Sheng County?" Xu Bai asked.
As Yun Zihai just mentioned, Xu Bai deduced this result from it.
Yun Zihai nodded and said without any hesitation, "I am not very talented, but I will Sheng County magistrate tomorrow."
Xu Bai: "..."
Good heavens, the Sheng County magistrate has finally arrived, but I never expected to meet him in this way.
At this moment, Qian Yu took the medicinal herbs and walked closer.
The two of them didn't say anything, paid their bills, and left.
After leaving the house, they tacitly chose a secluded alley.
"I've truly broadened my horizons to see someone from the Azure Cloud Academy willing to stay in this poor, remote place," Xu Bai said with a smile.
As the premier academy in the Great Chu Kingdom, Azure Cloud Academy ensures that anyone who is Academy will not be assigned to a remote county, even if they take the imperial examinations.
The only place that could get into a remote county town should be the small Academy on Nanhua Dao.
Yun Zihai sighed when this was mentioned.
"If it weren't for special reasons, why would I be here?"
His tone was full of melancholy.
However, judging from Yun Zihai's expression, he was reluctant to bring it up.
Yun Zihai quickly changed the subject. "I'm here today to see what kind of person this is that even Junior Sister Liu thinks highly of. I have nothing else to do, so I'll be leaving now. If you need anything in the future, come find me at the County Office."
Xu Bai stroked his chin and nodded, saying, "Okay."
The two had only been talking for a short while, and Xu Bai still couldn't figure out the other party's background. Saying more here would be a waste of time.
He thought about it and decided he still had to ask Liu Xu.
There was little sunlight and a lot of shadow in the alley.
Yun Zihai, looking so sickly, didn't even want to sunbathe.
When leaving, they deliberately walked in the shade.
After Yun Zihai left, Xu Bai thought for a moment, then walked towards the Liu Residence.
Spring Flower Brush should be returned. This is a good opportunity to ask Liu Xu and Wu Hua about Yun Zihai's background.
Liu Residence.
It's broad daylight, and the Liu Residence is still quite lively.
Xu Bai skillfully scaled the wall and arrived at Liu Xu's room.
I was just about to knock when the door opened from the inside.
Liu Xu was taken aback for a moment, then returned to normal. "You've come at the right time. Wu Hua was just about to leave. I was just about to go find you to ask about the Spring Flower Brush. If you've finished reading, I'll leave with Wu Hua and go to the post station before we go."
As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced at Xu Bai's left hand, where he was holding the medicine he had just bought.
Liu Xu had a keen sense of smell, and her eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Are you injured? How are you going to buy medicine?"
Xu Bai was slightly embarrassed. "I work for a security escort agency, this is for the escorts."
You can't exactly say, "Go buy some kidney-tonifying herbs," can you?
"You're definitely hiding something from me," Liu Xu said suspiciously.
Xu Bai quickly waved his hand and said, "I, Xu Bai, never lie. Never mind, I won't mention this. Let's go to Wu Hua's place. I happen to have something to ask you."
The Liu Xu were veiled in white, but one could tell from her eyes that she didn't believe Xu Bai wasn't lying.
However, Xu Bai successfully changed the subject, and Liu Xu was quickly distracted when she heard that something was going on.
The two did not linger and headed straight for Wu Hua's room.
As the most unique room in the Liu Residence, the sound of Wooden Fish can be heard from time to time, even during the day.
But today is different; the sound of the Wooden Fish has disappeared.
Inside the room Wu Hua.
After listening to Xu Bai's words, Liu Xu said helplessly, "That's exactly what I said. Senior Brother Yun is upright and honest, not a bad person. I just wanted him to be able to take care of each other in Sheng County."
Wu Hua was also nearby. Upon hearing what Liu Xu said, she immediately understood. "So it is Benefactor Yun Zihai."
Xu Bai frowned and asked, "Is he very famous?"
Judging from Wu Hua's expression, Yun Zihai seems to be quite famous.
However, Wu Hua did not explain, but Liu Xu spoke first.
"Senior Brother Yun is also a person of exceptional talent in the Academy. A year ago, he wrote an article on governing the world, which was highly praised by His Majesty."
When this was mentioned, Wu Hua nodded repeatedly, clearly having read it as well.
"But he looks sickly to me," Xu Bai said, stroking his chin.
Liu Xu gave a wry smile and explained, "Senior Brother Yun was born prematurely and has had health problems since childhood. Scholars are not physically strong to begin with, and studying is mentally and physically demanding, so his condition has never improved."
"I see."
Xu Bai was wondering if this person really had kidney deficiency, but it turned out to be due to other reasons.
Premature births are inherently deficient, and the mental and physical strain of studying has led to chronic illnesses. Therefore, Yun Zihai's illness is not actually an illness, but rather a physical defect.
But there's still a question: why did Yun Zihai come to Sheng County?
It's a bit unreasonable for the Azure Cloud Academy to send someone to Sheng County, let alone to become an official. It's even more unreasonable for the Academy to send someone with extraordinary talent to do something like being exiled to the frontier.
Liu Xu smiled wryly and said, "Actually, this matter has always been a topic of conversation among scholars. Senior Brother Yun has done something great, so this is the only way."
Hearing this, Xu Bai became even more interested.
I did something big, which is why I came to Sheng County.
What is the status of the Azure Cloud Academy? It is a leading institution among the three schools of Confucianism, Confucianism, and Daoism.
This can't even be resolved in a remote county town, unless...
"It's probably related to people in the capital." Xu Bai's gaze sharpened slightly as he said, "I'm probably right."
"Yes." Liu Xu did not hide anything. "Senior Brother Yun killed a prince."
Just as Xu Bai was about to drink the tea, he suddenly stopped.
"Killed a prince? Wait, he killed a prince, and he was still exiled to Sheng County?"
According to Xu Bai's understanding, Yun Zihai should have gone to the underworld by now.
After all, in the Great Chu Kingdom, the royal family was the most powerful force.
At this point, Wu Hua offered her explanation first.
"The prince saw that Yun Zihai had the talent to govern the world and wanted to recruit him, but Yun Zihai was unwilling. So the prince attacked Yun Zihai's family in the hopes that Yun Zihai would agree. As a result, he accidentally killed Yun Zihai's whole family. In a fit of anger, Yun Zihai killed the prince."
"It all started with the prince, and he's also at fault. His Majesty previously decreed that princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. Yun Zihai Yun Zihai this, but he shouldn't have acted on his own; he should have followed the proper legal procedures. So he was..."
Wu Hua didn't say anything more, but Xu Bai already understood.
Yun Zihai's problem was that he didn't follow the proper procedures and chose to do it himself.
"So he was transferred here?" Xu Bai pondered.
"My senior brother was originally the magistrate of a prosperous county, and he was deeply loved by the people. He should have had a bright future." Liu Xu sighed, "Before he left, my senior brother had no complaints."
Xu Bai stopped talking.
He felt something was off. He had killed a prince, and although he was supposed to be punished by being transferred to a remote county town for not following the established rules, something just didn't feel right.
This punishment is a bit problematic.
He didn't say much and changed the subject.
"I'll leave tomorrow," Xu Bai said.
Wu Hua shook her head. "I'm leaving tonight."
"So soon?" Xu Bai was slightly surprised.
"The Academy and the Bureau of Surveillance both have things to do and need to get back early. It's alright, you don't need to see us off." Liu Xu waved her hand.
Xu Bai was taken aback. They were going to give us a ride? Liu Xu immediately became alert. "You didn't actually plan to give us a ride, did you?"
"We're all just people from the martial world, don't worry about these details." Xu Bai waved his hand, striking a bold pose.
Liu Xu: "..."
Wu Hua: "..."
In the end, Xu Bai still saw them off.
After all, we've been through life and death together, so seeing each other off won't hurt.
Of course, Xu Bai still felt a little regretful when the two left.
He asked Liu Xu if he could see what she looked like, since they were about to part ways and he still didn't know what Liu Xu like.
As a result, the Liu Xu almost cut off his hair from the book pages.
It was already late at night when I got home.
Xu Bai didn't sleep. He took out the medicine he bought from the pharmacy and ate a small piece raw without doing anything else.
This was an experiment, and he didn't buy many.
As a result, taking this one pill did indeed produce significantly more food than eating.
After this experiment, Xu Bai consumed all the remaining medicinal herbs, and his kidney True Yuan Power increased significantly.
"I'll go to the herbal medicine shop tomorrow and at least get my kidneys back in shape," Xu Bai decided, and went to bed.
The next day.
Xu Bai made another trip to the herbal medicine shop and, to Qian Yu's astonishment, bought a large quantity of the herbs for that prescription.
The expenses were considerable, but the medicinal herbs weren't too expensive, and the silver from the Fierce Tiger Stronghold could cover them.
After buying the medicinal herbs and returning to the escort agency, Xu Bai consumed all the herbs he had purchased, finally replenishing the True Yuan Power in his kidneys.
"This is the safest place. It feels so good to feel secure." Xu Bai sighed as he sensed the changes in his True Yuan Power.
With this mobile supply depot, he felt a little more at ease. Sometimes, his obsessive-compulsive tendencies would make him desperately want to replenish his kidneys, but now he felt much more comfortable.
In short.
I am invincible below the sixth rank.
Xu Bai stretched, went to the window, and looked outside.
After all that trouble, it was only noon. He thought for a moment and decided to go to Shadow Courier Station.
There was also a tree inside the Shadow Courier Station, which he regarded as a treasure.
The progress bar is still up, ready for him to retrieve at any time, but before that, the safety of the fallen tree must be ensured.
Now that there was nothing else to do, he thought he might as well go straight to Shadow Courier Station and hurry up and finish the progress bar for the broken tree.
Thinking of this, Xu Bai went out, told Liu Er to take good care of the escort agency, and then headed towards Shadow Courier Station.
Liu Er readily agreed, after all, he had become completely devoted to Xu Bai Xu Bai after his last conversation with him.
Xu Bai was also waiting. When he saw Liu Xu and Wu Hua off from Sheng County, Liu Xu casually mentioned that he should wait here for news. They would talk to their teacher as soon as possible to see if they could recommend him.
While waiting, it's important to focus on completing the tree-breaking progress bar.
After leaving the escort agency, Xu Bai did not stop along the way. By the time he arrived at Shadow Courier Station, it was already afternoon.
After such a long period of rest, Shadow Courier Station has been repaired by the Old Courier Chief, except for the broken tree in the middle.
Many Courier Folk died in the last battle, all killed by the Black Robed Man. Now the Shadow Courier Station is empty, and no new Courier Folk have come.
"You've arrived." The Old Courier Chief was nailing nails into the door of the room, the sound of knocking echoing in the room.
Even though he is about to retire from the military, he still has to do what the court has given him.
Xu Bai visited once recently, and the Old Courier Chief was already used to it.
He still didn't want to offend this young man, after all, even the genius disciples of Vajra Temple and Azure Cloud Academy had connections with him.
As for the young man asking him to help look after the broken tree, he didn't ask why. Sometimes, it's better to ask less. He just wanted to get through this period peacefully, receive the money the court gave him to return home, and live out the rest of his life in peace.
Having spent so much time in the martial arts world, he actually began to envy the atmosphere of ordinary life.
People outside the walls envy those inside, but sometimes they don't realize that those inside the walls long to be outside.
"Senior, just give me a stool." Xu Bai acted very modestly.
The Old Courier Chief pointed to the side, where a wooden stool he had made himself was placed.
Seeing Xu Bai's polite manners, he couldn't help but nod.
He had seen a lot, and nowadays young people were very arrogant; there were very few as low-key as the young man in front of him.
"Given time, this person will surely soar like a dragon through the heavens," the Old Courier Chief thought, quickening his pace.
Xu Bai didn't know what the Old Courier Chief was thinking. He naturally pulled over the wooden stool next to him, walked to the broken tree, and slowly sat down.
In front of you, a golden progress bar is slowly increasing.
Time slowly passed, and Xu Bai remained in that position, motionless.
On the other side, the Old Courier Chief finished his work and saw Xu Bai staring blankly. As if he had thought of something, he took out two cups of tea from inside the house, walked over to him, and handed him one.
"Thank you." Xu Bai accepted it.
"Young man, there's something I'm not sure if I should say," the Old Courier Chief said after a moment's thought.
Xu Bai was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Please speak."
"The Female Daoist Abbot is exceptionally talented; even in that turbulent era, she was one of the best. You must maintain a good mindset," the Old Courier Chief said, emphasizing each word.
Xu Bai realized what the Old Courier Chief meant.
They probably saw him standing there in a daze and assumed that he had been overwhelmed by the Female Daoist Abbot's charm that day, which had caused him to become emotionally unstable.
"You must have a good mindset. I believe you will definitely make a name for yourself; all you need is time," the Old Courier Chief continued.
"Don't worry, I won't have any other ideas. By the way, you're about to leave your post. If I want to become the postmaster, could you lend me a hand?" Xu Bai agreed at first, then changed the subject and talked about the Shadow Courier Station.
The Old Courier Chief was stunned, but instead of advising Xu Bai like Liu Xu had, he nodded and said, "I'll write a letter of recommendation to the higher-ups then, and there shouldn't be any major problems."
Even if you live a long time and your strength isn't great, your vision is still intact.
This young man is no ordinary person, yet he wants to stay at Shadow Courier Station, which clearly indicates he has ulterior motives.
It's their own choice, and he doesn't want to interfere.
But helping out is no problem, it's good to make a good connection.
Xu Bai thanked him again.
After that, the Old Courier Chief didn't say anything more and went back to his own business, leaving Xu Bai alone to continue staring blankly.
Time slowly passed, and the progress bar had increased considerably, but it was still far from perfect.
As darkness fell, Xu Bai got up, preparing to go back.
"Please take care of this tree for me. I want to use this to show my determination that when I surpass the Female Daoist Abbot, I will destroy it with my own hands," Xu Bai said earnestly, and outsiders really couldn't see through his pretentious expression.
Since the Old Courier Chief had given him a reason, he decided to play along.
The Old Courier Chief nodded and agreed.
"Farewell," Xu Bai said, bowing slightly.
He turned around, ready to leave.
But just then, something unusual happened with the broken tree in front of them.