"By my current progress, it'll take about three more months to break through to Mid Gang Force."
Li Chuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
That pace sounded decent enough.
Among the Outer Area disciples, even Duan Jinglan, the fastest of them all, still needed five months.
"But it's not enough... Wang Ling, that walking calamity, is always watching me."
At that thought, Li Chuan stopped on his way back.
"I'll check Hundred Treasures Hall for something better than Gang-Tempering Pills."
"After all, those Core Area disciples are already at Mid Gang Force. They can't still be taking Gang-Tempering Pills, can they?"
"Gang-Tempering Pills work well for Early Gang Force, but Mid Gang Force is another level. Their effect must drop sharply."
With that in mind, Li Chuan entered Hundred Treasures Hall.
Hundred Treasures Hall was far livelier than anywhere else.
Before he even stepped inside, a wave of noise washed over him.
Even though this was only the Hundred Treasures Hall for Outer Disciples, it was packed.
Li Chuan made a rough estimate. There were at least a hundred people here.
If a hundred had come to Hundred Treasures Hall alone, the Heavenly Blade Sect must have countless Outer Disciples.
Looks like the sect's own disciples make up the bulk of them. Those of us brought in through selection are only a small fraction. Understanding dawned on Li Chuan.
He looked up, searching for anything good that had recently been added.
His gaze swept across the listings, and he did spot quite a few new things.
But none were what he needed.
After reading the entire catalog, Li Chuan suddenly realized something.
Gang-Tempering Pills weren't listed in it at all.
Everyone knew Gang-Tempering Pills existed, so everyone simply assumed they were available.
Until now, he hadn't noticed anything strange about it.