Chapter 168 Chi Mu
‘I knew you were curious. '
Wei Zhong showed a wry smile:
"To be honest, I didn't know how to seriously injure Brother Xunyang that day. It was completely unintentional."
Seriously injured. Xunyangzi did not benefit Wei Zhong at all. Not only was he in the limelight, he also refuted his own low-key practice.
He even paid a large amount of compensation to heal the trouble caused by this turmoil. Although the compensation was nothing to Wei Zhong, no one would dislike him for having many spiritual stones.
At the same time, it is possible to provoke an enemy that Wei Zhong does not want to provoke. Wei Zhong looked at Xunyangzi in front of him.
‘Fortunately, the other party was tolerant and had no intention of pursuing it. ’
Wei Zhong didn’t want to become an enemy of a Yuanying family.
"On that day, I just used the body cultivation method that I have practiced. I never expected that it would be so powerful and would injure fellow Taoists. I am really sorry..."< br>
Wei Zhong said a lot, but it was just an apology. In addition, the move came from his own body cultivation method, but he did not mention the more detailed parts.
Hearing this, Xun Yangzi sighed:
“I didn’t expect that fellow Taoist is also a person who cultivates both body and law. If he learned about this the next day, he would definitely not talk to fellow Taoist. Fighting. "
The method of body cultivation in this world is not a simple method of body training and fists, but is very similar to spiritual methods. Just like Yi Liu's thunder technique and the Gang Qi in Wei Zhong's body, this special energy is very close to the spiritual practice of magic.
As long as you don’t confront the enemy up close, no one will think of the art of physical cultivation at all.
"My fellow Taoist must have reached a very high level in physical cultivation, otherwise he wouldn't have such a terrifying killing move."
Wei Zhong nodded:
"It really doesn't matter how serious it is. It’s a burden to fellow Taoist.”
Xun Yangzi shook his head:
“But it will take time to recuperate. It’s just that I can’t practice for a month. Fellow Taoist, don’t blame yourself.”
Wei Zhong asked about his recovery in recent days and learned that the Yunji Chamber of Commerce attached great importance to him.
Senior Du Longfeng even personally prepared a training plan for him, in which the elixirs and treasures were all provided by the Yunji Chamber of Commerce.
“It seems that the Yunji Chamber of Commerce still attaches great importance to the identity of Taoist friends.”
Xun Yangzi chuckled:
“Just a business partner. I won’t tell you. Fellow Daoist Wei must have become famous during this time, right?”
Wei Zhong smiled bitterly:
"Fellow Taoist Xunyangzi, please stop teasing me. I just want to practice steadily, but I have no intention of earning fame..."
Recalling Wei Zhong's words Through various behaviors, Xunyangzi also roughly understood that Wei Zhong was a monk with a pure heart and a low-key practice, and did not like such reputation.
“The rumors about me in the Chamber of Commerce are very unpleasant. Some people even say that Pindao is a spy sent by other forces with the purpose of seriously injuring fellow Taoists and causing a conflict between the Yunji Chamber of Commerce and the Puyang family.”< br>
“It’s quite whimsical.”
Xunyangzi chuckled:
“In short, after experiencing this incident, the fact that fellow Taoist is powerful has left a mark on the Yunji Chamber of Commerce.
“If fellow Taoist wants to be in the chamber of commerce in the future, It would be a lot easier to make a difference.
“Not only that, Taoist friends must be able to hide this name even if they want to, and it will probably spread throughout the entire Yunzhou City soon.
“Fellow Taoist, it’s not as good as Take advantage of this opportunity and find a chance for yourself..."
Wei Zhong couldn't help but shake his head: "Such a name is a disaster for me, not a blessing!" ’
After that, Wei Zhong expressed condolences to his injury, then said goodbye and retreated from the peak.
Walking to the mountainside path, a disciple of the Dan Palace came forward to greet him. He cupped his hands in greeting and said:
"I am Du Yun, and I have met fellow Taoist Wei."
Wei Zhongkan Looking at the unfamiliar face in front of him, not knowing why he stopped him, he returned the favor with his hand:
"I have met fellow Taoist, don't you know?"
The other party smiled and said:
"My father, Du Longfeng, specially invited fellow Taoist to come and meet him."
'That Nascent Soul monk , no wonder. But what does this person want to do with me? ’
Wei Zhong stretched out his right hand and pointed to the road ahead:
"Please also ask Fellow Daoist Du to lead the way."
The latter turned around and walked ahead, leading himself onto a wide stone road, twisting and turning along the mountains, and finally went deep into a hall.
Here Wei Zhong saw the old man from three days ago. The man was older than what he had seen then, with gray hair and beard, and a body that was bowed and sitting cross-legged.
Wei Zhong couldn't help but wonder whether the Yuanying elder was also approaching the end of his lifespan.
However, with due respect for the senior masters, Wei Zhong still stepped forward and bowed:
"Junior Wei Zhong has met Senior Du."
The latter nodded, holding the file in his hand and said:
"Wei Zhong, a casual cultivator, relied on the power of spiritual wine hundreds of years ago. Shu became a guest of our Chamber of Commerce, and later moved to Luohe Mansion, where he began to show his talent in alchemy. In just over a hundred years, he became a third-level alchemist and was quite famous in the local area.
"I said. Is that right? ”
Wei Zhong was not surprised by the other party’s remarks. Wei Zhong had already seen the public information about him within the Chamber of Commerce, and there was not much worth noting in it, and it did not involve his own secrets.
This is the information that Shan Qin promised to Wei Zhong. Now even Du Longfeng, the general manager of the Qi Palace, and the special elder seat have been deceived by it. It must be the instruction of Shan Ji, the leader of the Chamber of Commerce.
"What Elder Du said is correct."
"It took more than a hundred years to become a third-level alchemist?"
Du Yun, who was not familiar with Wei Zhong, heard that he What I said made me cry out in shock.
He has practiced Taoism for nearly four hundred years, and with the support of his Nascent Soul father, he is only a third-level alchemist.
This Wei Zhong is just a casual cultivator. How can He De have achievements comparable to his own?
Wei Zhong said with a smile:
“The description is actually slightly inconsistent. As early as when I was building the foundation, I started to involve the alchemy method at the beginning of my cultivation. However, the alchemy skills are poor and difficult to master. It's just a countertop.
"The subsequent achievements all depend on Pindao's willingness to invest," Wei Zhong said with a hint of pain on his face, "Years of accumulation have turned into food for the growth of alchemy. ”
Du Longfeng shook the file in his hand:
"In any case, the fact that you can reach such a point on your own at such an age is far beyond ordinary people."
Turns around to look at Du Yun:
"Even compared to me. Any unfilial son is much stronger."
Du Yun hesitated when he heard Wei Zhong's reply:
"How can a wild alchemist in the countryside compare with Mr. Du? ?”
Du Longfeng chuckled:
"It's as smooth as a casual cultivator."
Then he stopped his playful thoughts and asked Wei Zhong:
"How advanced is the alchemy skill now?" Is it possible to refine a top-grade third-level elixir?"
Wei Zhong couldn't help feeling that the chamber of commerce had kept secrets about him. Even Wei Zhong's sale of this elixir to the chamber of commerce was not recorded. Otherwise, there was no record of it. Du Longfeng would not ask this at all.
"Already refined."
"Oh, what is the success rate?"
"Haoyuan Pill, top grade 1/2, Soul Nourishing Pill, half of 10..." ·"
Hearing what Wei Zhong said, Du Yun's face became a little gloomy. He didn't expect that Wei Zhong really surpassed him in alchemy skills as his father said.
On the contrary, Du Longfeng’s brows relaxed a lot:
"With a few inheritances and no guidance from teachers, it is very rare to reach this point..."
When Wei Zhong was thinking about Du Longfeng asking what his purpose was, he suddenly heard:
"Now I want to accept you as my disciple, are you willing?" Wei Zhong suddenly raised his head and couldn't figure out what medicine was being sold in his gourd.
‘Be happy to see the hunter, or exclude dissidents, or both? ’
Wei Zhong lowered his head and seemed to be lost in thought.
Du Yun on the other side looked shocked. He didn't expect that his father, who asked him to invite Wei Zhong here, actually wanted to accept a disciple.
Wei Zhong struggled with his face, thought again and again, and finally said:
"Senior, please forgive me, I am used to being lax!"
Du Longfeng didn't have much to say about Wei Zhong's rejection. Annoyed, he just sighed:
"That's all, I'm just saying casually. You can't be a master or a disciple to me, but we are both members of the same palace. If you have any questions about alchemy in the future, you can ask me."
"Thank you, senior. ! ”
Wei Zhong chatted with him for a few words, but when he saw that the other party was not interested in talking, he understood and left.
Seeing Wei Zhong leave the main hall, Du Yun couldn't help but get closer and said to Du Longfeng:
"What does my father mean by accepting him as his disciple?"
Du Yun still doesn’t know what kind of person his father is?
In his early years, Du Longfeng was indeed very high-spirited and accepted many disciples, but these people have not been able to make it to the present. Either their alchemy skills are mediocre or their cultivation is low, and they have not been able to survive these long hundreds of years. years.
After experiencing all this, Du Longfeng had no idea about his disciples, and later he only taught classes in the Alchemy Palace and did not accept disciples.
Why did you suddenly change your temper today?
“Decades ago, there were rumors about a new fourth-level alchemist within the Chamber of Commerce. I asked around but couldn’t get any information.
"Even though I asked Shan Ji, he didn't reveal any information."
"Father, do you think that the fourth-level alchemist is this person?"
Du Longfeng shook his head:
< br>"It's just a guess, it can't be true. According to this person's experience, he probably only made alchemy for two hundred years, and entering the realm of third-level alchemy is enough to be called a dragon or a phoenix among people.
"If it is the fourth level, In terms of level, I am far behind, even that Xie Yuanrui..."
A trace of recollection appeared in Du Longfeng's eyes, but he was unable to finish the remaining sentence.
"Then why today?"
Du Longfeng sighed:
"Whether Wei Zhong is the fourth-level alchemist or not, with his revealed alchemy talent, It’s enough to attract the attention of the Chamber of Commerce.
“The same is true for me! ”
He raised his head and looked at Du Yun:
"Your alchemy skills took longer under my personal teaching, but your achievements are not as good as those of Wei Zhong. Can't you still see the difference?"
Du Yun felt his face burning.
‘Although my Alchemy talent is mediocre, I am still considered to be among the best in the Alchemy Palace. ’
“I know you are arrogant and think you have a place in this alchemy palace.
"I don't blame you for this. If I had a Nascent Soul father and a fourth-level alchemy master, I would be even more arrogant than you.
"But now is no longer the time to be arrogant. ! "
When Du Yun was in trouble, his father continued to explain:
"The third-level alchemist may still be a figure in other mansions in Yunzhou, but he is no more than a mere figure in the Alchemy Hall of the Gathering Chamber of Commerce. It's just an ordinary level one.
“One more and one less does not have much impact. But the fourth-level alchemist is different. Each one is a pillar and treasure of the Chamber of Commerce. They are the foundation for the development of the Chamber of Commerce and are indispensable.
"If we can take that fourth-level alchemist under our sect, our Du family will be able to stay in the Chamber of Commerce for at least hundreds of years."
"But didn't my father say that Wei Zhong wasn't... ·"
Du Longfeng waved his hand and interrupted:
"Who can say for sure what is right or wrong? Maybe he lied"
"This... ····"
Du Yun was surprised and didn't know why his father concluded this.
"Even if it's not, it doesn't matter. Making friends with a third-level alchemist will do no harm to our Du family.
"You just need to get closer to Wei Zhong in the future. In addition, please calm down your arrogance. Our Du family will never be as good as yesterday, and it is inevitable that we will weaken..."
When Du Yun left the palace, his brows were expressionless. , as if thinking about what Du Longfeng said just now,
even the fellow disciples around him said hello,
not paying attention.
‘Why does my father have such an attitude? Is his statement of one or two hundred years of life a lie? ’
Du Yun was puzzled.
‘Instead of making friends with Wei Zhong, a mere third-level alchemist, it would be better to get close to the two fourth-level alchemists in the palace who have been famous for a long time.
‘Although the other party is an alchemy monk, he has stayed in this alchemy palace for a hundred years and has been cared for by his father.
‘In theory, the value of communication is higher than that of Wei Zhong.
‘Why on earth is this? '
Du Longfeng, who stayed in the palace, breathed a long sigh of relief:
"I hope Yun'er can listen to what I said!"
In Du Longfeng's opinion , what the Yunji Chamber of Commerce needs is not a third-level alchemist like Du Yun, nor is it similar to the two fourth-level alchemists in the palace except himself.
The peak lifespan of an alchemy cultivator is only six hundred, and it takes at least four to five hundred years to reach the fourth level. What's more, it takes five hundred or close to six hundred years, or even when the lifespan ends. No sight of the fourth level scenery.
In a word, growth time is far from proportional to income.
Most of the fourth-level alchemy masters with alchemy cultivation have mediocre skills and are limited by their longevity and cannot continue to cultivate in this way. The level of fourth-level alchemy skills cannot be said to be very good, and it is very difficult to balance the income and expenses of the chamber of commerce.
The inheritance of master-disciple is even more of a problem. People are old and frail, and they are obsessed with alchemy. How can they have time to cultivate their disciples? Even if he passed down the alchemy technique, he only knows a little about the fourth-level alchemy technique. Isn’t this misleading?
In short, these are all disadvantages caused by insufficient longevity.
If you want to keep each branch of the Yunji Chamber of Commerce evergreen, the long-lived Yuanying Alchemist is the only solution. Relying on the Alchemist Jie to continue the inheritance is nothing more than drinking a dove to quench your thirst.
"The reason why the Chamber of Commerce only has two main halls, the Qi Hall and the Alchemy Hall, is precisely because of the existence of three of us.
"Now that Xie Yuanrui has passed away, I don't seem to be able to live long, so only Shan Ji is left. one person.
“Shan Ji must be overjoyed to learn about the emergence of a new fourth-level alchemist. Even if he sells the pot, he will still think of ways to support him to the Nascent Soul.”
< br>Wei Zhong, who left, would not understand what these Nascent Soul big shots were thinking. He just thought that what happened just now was just a friendly exchange with members of the Chamber of Commerce, a small episode.
Didn't take it to heart.
‘However, with Du Longfeng’s old appearance, it seems that he is not far away from reaching his end of life. ’
Remembering Xie Yuanrui’s departure again, Wei Zhong couldn’t help but shake his head.
‘The sun is declining! ’
(End of this chapter)