"Have you thought this through? Once you accept the power of us, it's equivalent to completely betraying the Blood Wind Hall. According to the rules, Zhao Fengxue has the right to kill you on the spot."
In a secret room of the Mystic Water Hall, Fu Lin and Ye Qingqian sat in chairs, looking down at Han Long kneeling in front of them.
The one who asked the question was Fu Lin, Ye Qingqian and the other two also stared at Han Long.
Having suffered two major losses at Wang Hao's hands, they were naturally unwilling to accept it.
Although there's no way to retaliate against Zhao Fengxue for the time being, we can first eliminate that monstrous brat Wang Hao, and Han Long is a good breakthrough point.
After all, in ten days this person will have a life-or-death battle with that monstrous young prodigy!
However, Wang Hao's previous performance was too amazing. Although they had great confidence in Han Long's strength, in order to be absolutely sure, they still decided to expend their own power to help Han Long break through the bottleneck and reach the Super-First-Rate level.
This method of relying on external forces to break through one's own limits has great hidden dangers. One will never be able to break through to the Grandmaster Realm in their lifetime, and their own strength will be weaker than that of Super-First-Rate martial artist who breaks through on their own.
However, with the assistance of these four Grandmaster- level experts in breaking through, their strength would even surpass that of a typical Super-First-Rate martial artist who breaks through on their own, thus making up for this deficiency.
However, other aspects are hard to say. Moreover, such behavior is considered treason within the Blood Robe Tower. According to the rules, Zhao Fengxue could kill him on the spot to cleanse the sect, and neither they nor the person behind Han Long could stop him.
Therefore, Han Long himself has to weigh the gains and losses involved.
"Four hall masters, I have thought this through. Since that old Zhao Fengxue wants my life, then even if I die, I will make him regret it for the rest of his life!"
Han Long, kneeling on the ground, had a ferocious expression on his face, his eyes revealing a crazed and venomous intent.
He naturally learned of Wang Hao's amazing performance in the two battles, and also understood Zhao Fengxue's plan.
Clearly, Zhao Fengxue had deliberately lured him into a trap so that Wang Hao could eliminate him openly and legitimately. He had actually thought that the old man was truly willing to forgive him and let him go.
But since you're so ruthless, don't blame me for being ruthless in return!
Since you value that kid so much, then I'll kill him and see if you feel any remorse or regret it.
As for the matter of being held accountable by Zhao Fengxue after the battle, he couldn't be bothered to think about it. Anyway, if he couldn't get past Wang Hao, he would die anyway, so he might as well use all means to kill that kid first.
Moreover, if he performs well enough in battle and demonstrates sufficient value, the person behind him can certainly save him; it's just a matter of how much he has to pay.
That's his only chance of survival!
"Very well! On the day of the decisive battle, we will personally prepare a set of weapons and armor for you, ensuring your safety."
Ye Qingqian cheered loudly, very satisfied with Han Long's determination.
Hall Master Guo, his face ruthless, promised, "I will also give you one of my personally refined Hundred Herbs Pill every day. Although it won't reach the effect of the Shaolin Temple's Lesser Rejuvenation Pill that Small Return Pill your cultivation by ten years, it will be about half as effective. Within ten days, it will definitely increase your cultivation by thirty years."
Although taking the same kind of pill in a short period of time will cause drug resistance and gradually reduce the drug's effectiveness, it can still increase Han Long's internal strength by thirty years if the cost is disregarded.
In addition, Han Long's own hard-earned internal energy has reached the pinnacle of his own power.
" Hall Master Guo. I will certainly offer that brat's head as a reward."
Han Long was overjoyed and quickly and firmly made a promise.
Fu Lin, Ye Qinggan, and the others nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, then exchanged a fierce smile, their unspoken understanding unspoken.
Wang Hao was unaware that Han Long had completely joined forces with the four hall masters to kill him, but even if he knew, he wouldn't care, because he could use his cheat code again!
"Ding! The host has assisted the female protagonist of the era, Dongfang Bai, in consuming and refining the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus to temper her meridians, resulting in a doubling of her potential. Reward: 200 Fortune Points!"
This Xiao Mengmeng notification sound made Wang Hao grin from ear to ear, his whole being bursting with excitement.
He had this intention when he gave the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus to Dongfang Bai, but he didn't expect that Dongfang Bai would be so eager and use her internal energy to refine the medicinal power of the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus that very night.
Heavenly Mountain snow lotus itself has mild medicinal properties and can lie dormant in the body to exert its effects slowly, but it can also be used to accelerate this process by circulating internal energy.
With Dongfang Bai Bai's Peak Super-First-Rate internal energy cultivation, she could completely refine the medicinal power of the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus within a few Tokiomi, thereby strengthening her own meridians.
The Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus can double one's potential, thus granting a reward of two hundred.
Two hundred Fortune Points!
Looking at the two hundred Fortune Points on the attribute panel, Wang Hao was overwhelmed with excitement.
Although the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus had a significant effect on him, it only affected his meridians and wouldn't produce results or improve his strength in a short time. Therefore, he gave it to Dongfang Bai in exchange for a reward of Fortune Points.
In terms of effectiveness, Fortune Points are far more powerful than Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus. Leaving aside the personal enhancement from the Dao Comprehension Function, just by venturing into the Heavenly Mountain and activating the system's Treasure-Seeking Function, how many top-grade Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotuses could he possibly obtain?
Without further delay, Wang Hao immediately activated his Dao Comprehension Function to External Training Golden Bell Shield, the Lightning Straight-Line Step, and the Thousand Faces Divine Technique.
Last time, he only comprehended the first half of the External Training Golden Bell Shield and the Lightning Straight-Line Step. He didn't comprehend the second half because he didn't have enough Fortune Points.
Leaving aside the fact that he hadn't mastered the Lightning Straight-Line Step, he truly experienced the difficulty of practicing the External Training Golden Bell Shield martial art.
Since breaking through in yesterday's battle, he has tried to cultivate on his own, but the results have been minimal.
Even with the aid of Bloodline Power, allowing for reckless and intense cultivation, it would still require several years of arduous practice to elevate it to Transcendent Mastery level.
Clearly, this cultivation speed is unacceptable to him, so he must obtain Fortune Points as soon as possible to activate the Dao Comprehension Function and accelerate his cultivation.
Each martial art technique becomes increasingly profound and difficult to comprehend as you progress; the Golden Bell Shield and the Lightning Straight-Line Step are examples of this.
He initially grasped the first half of the two martial arts techniques in just twenty seconds, but the second half took a full forty seconds. What shocked Wang Hao even more was the difficulty of mastering the Thousand Faces Divine Technique.
It took a full minute to comprehend only half of the Thousand Faces Divine Technique, which is much more difficult than External Training Golden Bell Shield.
It's estimated that he'd need to activate his Dao Comprehension Function for at least another two minutes to fully comprehend it, and his current Fortune Points are clearly insufficient.
Furthermore, he doesn't have many Fortune Points right now, so he can't waste Fortune Points all on this divine skill.
"It seems there are still secrets about this Thousand Faces Divine Technique that I am unaware of!"
After pausing his Dao Comprehension Function, Wang Hao recalled the part of the Thousand Faces Divine Technique he had comprehended. Although he could sense the extraordinary nature of this divine skill, it was very vague. Clearly, the true secrets were hidden in the latter half.
It seems that once he fully comprehends this technique, it will surely bring him a great surprise.
However, that's all for the future. The key now is to strengthen our own capabilities as soon as possible in order to prepare for the life-or-death battle with Han Long in ten days.
Host: Wang Hao
Cultivation level: Mortal Realm First Layer
Spirit: True Spirit Sword Intent (91/100)
Soul: Awakening
Soul: Awakening
God: Awakening
Qi: Awakening
Essence: Bloodline Power (5/100)
Fortune Points: 100
Bloodline Divine Ability: Object Storage
Kung Fu Technique: Golden Bell Shield ( Peak Perfection / Transcendent Mastery )
Martial Arts: Ten Stances of Bloody Battle ( Peak Perfection / Transcendent Mastery )
Lightning Straight-Line Step ( Entering the Hall and Inner Chamber / Transcendent Mastery )
The Thousand Faces Divine Technique ( Entering the Hall and Inner Chamber / Complete Integration )
Looking at the completely revamped attribute panel, Wang Hao smiled with satisfaction.
He has thoroughly comprehended the Golden Bell Shield and the Lightning Straight-Line Step, reaching a level of Transcendent Mastery. He can then quickly begin cultivating them.
The Thousand Faces Divine Technique Skill has reached a level of Complete Integration. Although it has not been fully comprehended, there will be no bottlenecks before reaching the level of Complete Integration.
I am about to experience a period of explosive growth in my abilities!
Letting out a long sigh, Wang Hao got up and went outside. Looking at the rising sun, he muttered to himself, "That girl should have received it by now!"
After sending Zhao Dachui away, Wang Hao disguised himself again and went to find the owner of the restaurant opposite Listening to Rain Pavilion. He paid the owner to deliver a package to Dongfang Bai when he left.
On one hand, it was to enhance that girl's strength, and on the other hand, it was to gain more Fortune Points.
He originally planned to send the two items over two days separately, but last night's plan went so smoothly that it triggered a side quest, so he had no choice but to send them all at once.
"Are you perhaps Miss Liu Rushi?"
As Dongfang Bai prepared to enter the carriage, he looked at the waiter running towards him from the restaurant across the street with a puzzled expression. Although he didn't know why the waiter knew him or why he had come looking for him, Dongfang Bai still nodded and said, "I am Liu Rushi!"
"Ah? Oh! A young master entrusted us to deliver this package to you."
The waiter was so captivated by Dongfang Bai's beauty that he quickly handed over the bundle he was carrying.
"How do you know I am Liu Rushi? If I am not Liu Rushi, haven't you entrusted yourselves to the wrong person?"
As she took the bundle, a glint flashed in Dongfang Bai's beautiful eyes, and she became wary.
She had originally planned to leave the capital and return directly to the Sun Moon Holy Cult's headquarters at Black Wood Cliff, but she had been recognized. It was possible that her itinerary had already been compromised, which forced her to be cautious.
Most importantly, she's currently dressed as a man!
The waiter quickly replied, "That young master said that Miss Liu has encountered some hardships and will definitely leave in disguise. He said that the first carriage to pick you up at the Listening to Rain Pavilion after Chenshi (7-9 AM) will be yours, and you will definitely be the owner of the carriage then."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bai's heart stirred, and he asked, "Was that person a valiant man who stood eight feet tall?"
The city gates of the capital opened at Chenshi (7-9 AM), and the guests staying at the Listening to Rain Pavilion usually left at Maoshi (5-7 AM) or even Yinshi (3-5 AM), so the only one who would leave during this time period was her.
Clearly, the other party had anticipated that she would leave the capital today, thus narrowing down their target pool.
Thinking of this, the image of a despicable person suddenly appeared in her mind.
"Yes, yes, that young master is exactly as Miss Liu described. It seems I haven't come to the wrong person."
The waiter readily agreed, and breathed a sigh of relief. He had been genuinely worried that the wrong item had been delivered!
After all, the other party's description was too vague, and although Listening to Rain Pavilion was right across from their restaurant, Liu Rushi always appeared with her face veiled, so they had no idea what she looked like, which added to the difficulty.
"I understand, you can go now!"
She waved to the Dongfang Bai to go back, then entered the carriage and untied her bundle. Before her were two brocade boxes. Even with her composure, she couldn't help but shrink her pupils upon opening them.
The brocade box contained a thousand-year-old blood ginseng and a purple lingzhi mushroom, both priceless and rare medicinal herbs that cannot be measured in money.
In terms of value, it is in no way inferior to the top-quality Heavenly Mountain snow lotus from last night.
"What an interesting person!"
Looking at the two medicinal herbs in the box, Dongfang Bubai smiled, a very happy smile.
If Wang Hao were truly as Ruori acted, there would be no way he would have sent those two spiritual herbs afterward. Clearly, his words yesterday were spoken intentionally, with the aim of forcing her out of the Listening to Rain Pavilion, or even out of the capital.
It was clear that the other side had succeeded, and he indeed had no choice but to leave the capital as soon as possible.
Regardless of the other party's intentions, she accepted the favor.
As for the truth or falsehood of the information the other party gave last night, she did not doubt it. You should know that her Soul-Bewitching Zither Music could even hypnotize a Grandmaster- level expert. The other party was just a first- or second-rate martial artist, and one who only cultivated external skills. There was no way he could resist such a close-range Soul-Bewitching Zither Music.
Upon opening the letter hidden beneath the brocade box, one finds the words "Take Care" written in large characters on the letter paper.
"This handwriting—it's really ugly!"
Dongfang Bai smiled upon seeing these two words, then carefully folded the letter again and put it into his bosom, keeping it close to his body. As for the two brocade boxes containing the spiritual medicine, he casually placed them aside.
Dongfang Bai's assessment of Wang Hao's calligraphy is quite fair and not an act of malicious retaliation.
There was no way around it; after all, Wang Hao had transmigrated from Earth. He could manage to write with a fountain pen, but using a calligraphy brush would be a disaster. Besides, the body he possessed had only eavesdropped on a few years of private school and knew a few characters.
It took him a full half Tokiomi to write just these two characters, and he wrote them over a hundred times before finally finding one that was barely satisfactory.
Even so, it still only received the comment "really ugly".