Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 297: Chapter 297 Sect’s Celebrity_1

Within the Sealing Gods Record, some martial artists could fly with swords, while others could take the head of an enemy thousands of miles away.

Naturally, Ling Xiao was not capable of this.

However, he could comprehend some of the lower-level mystic arts, and benefit from them.

After reaching Great Perfection with the Sword Mastery Bronze Scroll, he unexpectedly entered the ”Transcendental Realm”.

Once a martial skill entered the Transcendental Realm, it was possible to understand a decisive killing technique, but Ling Xiao felt he first needed to absorb and assimilate the existing knowledge.

The progress he had made this time was the result of the days he spent accumulating understanding of the Sealing Gods Record.

Of course, although he had not yet comprehended the decisive killing technique of the Sword Mastery Bronze Scroll, the power of its moves had evidently become much stronger than before.

He also had some insights into the use of the Heavenly Gang Sword Formation.

That night, Ling Xiao did not rush to cultivate, but focused on consolidating his current cultivation achievements.

He yearned for rapid improvement in his cultivation level, but he did not neglect the solidity of his foundation.

Sometimes, moving a bit slower had its advantages; it allowed him to identify many issues and remedy his deficiencies.

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The next morning, he left his cave dwelling and went to the Pharmacy Hall to find the Yuan Venerate.

After all, the Yuan Venerate was almost always with Yang Dan Lin, precisely in a situation where ’焦不离孟,孟不离焦’.

Wherever Yang Dan Lin was, the Yuan Venerate would surely be there too.

When he arrived at the Pharmacy Hall, he found that Zhao Zhi and Zhao Ci were also there.

Upon inquiring, he learned they had come to the Pharmacy Hall to collect pills.

A month had passed, and it was time for the Outer Disciples to receive their stipends; other rewards could be collected directly at the Outer Sect Affairs Hall, but pills had to be obtained from the Pharmacy Hall.

”Junior Brother Ling!”

Seeing Ling Xiao, Zhao Zhi actually showed a very happy smile.

”Oh, Senior Brother Zhao, are you here to collect pills from the Pharmacy Hall?”

Ling Xiao’s relationship with Zhao Zhi was not exactly good, but it was not bad either; after all, they had entered the Sect in the same batch and thus had some acquaintanceship.

”Yes, but it’s really hard to get into your Pharmacy Hall; they say Outer Disciples are not qualified to receive pills and must be collected by the Inner Sect Elders on our behalf.”

Zhao Zhi said with a bitter smile.

Zhao Ci, on the other hand, stood by without speaking.

This Zhao Ci was not very fond of Ling Xiao, the reason being that Ling Xiao’s methods in his challenges were too cruel. He almost crippled Li Anle, and Yang Cheng had been beaten to the point of being crippled and had not yet recovered. It was said that although his physical injuries had healed, he was still trapped in a nightmare and unable to wake up.

Ling Xiao was not interested in such a sanctimonious person, and thus, he paid no attention to her.

Instead, he said to Zhao Zhi, ”It is indeed the rule of the Pharmacy Hall; there are simply too many Outer Disciples. If all were to come here to collect pills, it would be unmanageable.”

”I am aware of that.”

Zhao Zhi replied with a bitter smile, ”But my sister and I have become disciples of an Inner Sect Elder, so our situation is a bit special. We also need to collect pills for our respected master. I heard that Junior Brother Ling is doing quite well in the Pharmacy Hall, and you have a very good relationship with Sister Lan. Could you help me out?”

Hearing his words, which indeed were pleading, his tone carried a mix of jealousy and envy.

Of course, there was also a strong sense of discontent and defiance.

Ling Xiao secretly chuckled; he didn’t dislike people who were not content to accept defeat, as long as they didn’t use despicable means against him, he wouldn’t be merciless.

”Alright, get out the proof from your master, and I’ll help you collect the medicine.”

This was just a small favor, and having Zhao Zhi owe him a favor wasn’t a bad thing, especially since Zhao Zhi was the Second Imperial Prince of the Northern Han Kingdom.

Moreover, it looked like Zhao Zhi had a very good chance of ascending to the throne.

He might not need Zhao Zhi’s help, but his friends and family in the secular world surely would.

”Then I’m really grateful to Junior Brother Ling!”

Zhao Zhi was full of envy.

He knew, he had been waiting here all night without success. Even using the name of his master hadn’t intimidated the people from the Pharmacy Hall.

Ling Xiao casually agreed to the request.

That’s capability, that’s luck indeed.

It didn’t take long before Ling Xiao came back from the Pharmacy Hall.

”Hmph, I knew he’s the type to boast, taking on things he can’t accomplish.”

Zhao Ci, seeing Ling Xiao return empty-handed, couldn’t help snorting coldly.

”Princess! Don’t speak nonsense!”

Zhao Zhi was also somewhat doubtful.

But then he heard Ling Xiao laugh and say, ”Princess Ci, surely you’ve heard of a Storage Ring? The pills you require are too numerous for me to carry out by hand. Everything you need is in this Storage Ring. Examine it, and if everything is correct, just take it away. Don’t forget to return the Storage Ring to the Pharmacy Hall, that’s all.”

”You actually brought everything back!”

Zhao Zhi was astonished, as he had initially thought that if Ling Xiao could obtain even a third of the medicines, it would have been impressive, since even his own master would have achieved no more.

That’s why he didn’t give Ling Xiao a Storage Ring.

Who could have known that Ling Xiao would actually manage to bring back all the medicine?

”Hehe, it was no trouble at all.”

To Ling Xiao, indeed, it was no trouble at all, for everyone in the Pharmacy Hall knew he was the favourite of Yang Dan Lin and there were even rumors about his ambiguous relationship with Lan Yu’er.

Besides, having won an open alchemy competition against Qing Mu, who would dare not to give him face?

”What’s a trivial matter for you is a big deal to me. I’m currently trying to breakthrough to the Transcendental Realm and I am really in need of these pills.”

Zhao Zhi bowed deeply, thanking Ling Xiao sincerely.

He had already checked the Storage Ring, and indeed, it contained all the pills they needed.

Despite her reluctance, Zhao Ci also thanked Ling Xiao along with her older brother.

”Then I congratulate Senior Brother Zhao on his early breakthrough to the Transcendental Realm, and on entering the Inner Sect.”

Ling Xiao said with a smile.

”Ling junior brother, I currently rank eleventh in the Outer Sect, just behind you! Of course, I don’t dare claim I could beat junior brother Ling, but I do really want to challenge!”

Once Zhao Zhi had properly stored the Storage Ring, he spoke up seriously to Ling Xiao, feeling there was no need to be secretive in front of him.

”Of course there’s no problem, I would also like to see Senior Brother Zhao’s strength.”

”Thanks for the high regard, junior brother Ling, but I don’t take advantage of others’ weaknesses. You should sort out your own matters first. There are things I shouldn’t say out loud, but you must be careful! I take my leave!”

Zhao Zhi’s cryptic and abrupt words puzzled Ling Xiao, who shook his head without giving it much thought and went straight to the Pharmacy Hall to find Yuan Venerate.

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Inside the Hall Master’s chamber, Yang Dan Lin and Yuan Venerate were present.

”I pay my respects to Master and to the elder predecessor!”

Ling Xiao greeted them first.

”Alright, there’s no need for formalities with us.”

Yuan Venerate spoke up, ”Time is pressing, and I cannot remain conscious for long. Have you memorized the books on magic arrays and array formations that I gave you yesterday?”

”I have memorized them and even have a preliminary understanding.”

Ling Xiao nodded.

”Good, then we can move on to the next step.”

”Master, aren’t you going to test me?” Ling Xiao asked, puzzled.

”Through your process of learning alchemy, I have long known about your ability to never forget what you see. What’s there to test? To waste time?”

Yuan Venerate said, a bit annoyed.

Ling Xiao chuckled to himself, thinking that made sense.