Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 143 Zhanmeng Armor Team
Yue Wuji arrived at the frontier more than ten years earlier than him, and his experience is considerable.

Even if he hadn't come knocking on the door...

After a while, Gu Qing also plans to go out and get some exercise.

【Yulong Pass】is located in the rear, not even visible from the Rift Valley Abyss. The Four Heavenly Passes, located on the front line, are different; they encounter the demon race almost every day.

Small-scale conflicts have never stopped.

If this path is blocked, joining a patrol team at the front line can also achieve the goal, but the options are not as wide.

The risks of the two options are about the same.

How can it be called training without bloodshed?
After leaving the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches camp, Gu Qing returned to the weapon-refining department to continue his daily weapon-refining routine.

a few days later.

Yue Wuji visited again.

"Brother Gu, our team discussed the matter last time and we think it's acceptable to agree."

"really?"

"Of course, but we need to agree on some rules. It's best not to break any taboos. If you have time, our captain will be waiting for you over there."

"it is good."

After saying goodbye to his colleagues, Gu Qing followed Yue Wuji out the door.

The Zhanmeng Armor Team, to which he belonged, was the elite of the elite.

The captain of position number 1 is only a little over a hundred years old, but he is already a powerful expert of the lower seventh rank. Almost all the captains of the ten Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches teams have this level of cultivation.

Each one is one of the six varieties, and their status is extraordinary.

The reason they accepted Gu Qing's commission was 80% because they valued his skills as a weapon refiner.

Frequent exchanges of favors and gifts will naturally deepen friendships.

In the future, we will all be each other's connections.

"Brother Gu, this is Tai Kangqing, the captain of our Zhanmeng team."

Taikang... These renowned talents are almost all from aristocratic families, Gu Qing thought to himself, while remaining quite polite on the surface.

"Captain Qing, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Gu Qing."

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formalities. Wuji already told me about your thoughts a few days ago."

“This is feasible, but the Zhanmeng team has nine people. It would be a waste to go there just to protect Brother Gu.”

Tai Kangqing remained calm, seemingly afraid that he might misunderstand, and spoke in a gentle tone.

"I understand, the military's tasks cannot be confused, let's do this."

"Captain Qing, how many merit points do you get for each mission? I'll pay you the same price."

"The amount varies, but if it can be done in a few days to a month, the reward is around 1200 merit points."

"If it takes several months to a year, it will cost around 2700 to 3600 merit points."

Gu Qing: "..."

To be honest, it's a bit expensive. I can't afford it at all with my personal wealth, but the other party consists of eight peak true cultivators and one lower seventh-grade cultivator.

On average, each person only has a little over a hundred merit points.

He could earn more in the weapon-refining department without risking his life.

As for not hiring, that's impossible.

He's never been to the demon realm before, so how could he possibly be so reckless as to venture in? It would be much safer with the help of the Tiangan Zhanmeng Armor Team. Once he has gained enough experience, he might be able to try going alone.

But the first time, one must not be arrogant or complacent.

This trip is for the purpose of practicing evil cultivation methods; a month is more than enough.

"Then it's settled."

Gu Qing gave away most of the merits he had accumulated during this period, which surprised Tai Kangxuan. He knew that Gu Qing had only been in Yulong Pass for a short time, yet he had accumulated a large number of merits so quickly, which showed that he was quite capable.

And so they became even more enthusiastic.

"It's settled. Master Gu, please give us a time. We'll meet at the entrance of Yulong Pass."

"Why not seize the day? How about tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM)?"

"it is good."

"Then I'll take my leave. Time is of the essence, and I need to ask Master Lian Chu for a long leave."

After saying that, Gu Qing was seen off by the two men with smiles.

The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches represent an elite force. Taking on private jobs is not allowed in principle, but there is room for maneuver as long as there are no official military assignments.

Gu Qing was able to hire people only because of the favor he received regarding his personal cave dwelling. As for the issue of trust, the Heavenly Stems Squad wasn't a demon-hunting group; they all had identities and backgrounds. His final mention of Lian Chutiangong further reduced any concerns about being eaten.

After Gu Qing left.

Yue Wuji and Tai Kangqing stood at the entrance of the pavilion and chatted.

"Captain Taikang, why did you agree to Fellow Daoist Gu's request? 1500 merit points, others might not even care about that."

"This guy is no ordinary person. Let alone 1500 merit points, I would be willing to make him owe me a favor even if it were free. Unfortunately, I still underestimated his methods."

"free?"

Tai Kangqing smiled.

Do you know how old he is this year?

"I don't know."

"Not even forty."

Yue Wuji was even more surprised upon hearing this.

"Xiao Ming didn't tell me this. Does this mean that Fellow Daoist Gu might have a chance to reach the seventh-grade True Person realm before the age of 50?"

"Yes."

“My father, Tai Kangxuan, is the guardian of the Earthly Fiend Abyss. He has had dealings with Gu Qing. This man’s intelligence, comprehension, and aptitude are all top-notch, perhaps even surpassing Zhao Yin by a few points.”

“If my younger sister weren’t so young, I would definitely make this man my Taikang family’s son-in-law.”

"..."

Yue Wuji opened his mouth, unsure how to respond.

He could only grit his teeth inwardly, thinking, "Yue Ming, oh Yue Ming, why isn't he a girl?"
If they were better looking, they might have sparked a romance back in Qijia Town.

"Notify the team members that they should assemble on time tomorrow."

"Yes, Captain!"

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The following day, Gu Qing, armed to the teeth, arrived at the gate of Yulong Pass on time and finally met all the members of the Zhanmeng Armor Team.

The group consisted of seven men and two women, all of whom were descendants of the nine great immortal clans of Nanyue.

Tai Kangqing had given prior notice, so he was quite friendly towards Gu Qing.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, everyone has arrived."

"It's time to explain the purpose of our trip to the demon realm."

"Okay, let's talk as we walk."

Gu Qing followed the Zhanmeng Armor Team onto a small flying boat that could conceal their presence and hide their form, and then spoke of the purpose of their trip.

“You are all experienced people, so you can give me some advice.”

"This trip is for the purpose of refining weapons."

"It's best to use a living demon to refine it."

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of surprise. They truly hadn't expected that Gu Qingnian, at such a young age, would be skilled in such methods; he was a ruthless person.

"Blood Bone Weapon Dao?"

"Yes."

In the cultivation world of Nanyue, one's stance is not determined by the nature of the cultivation method. There are quite a few people in the Baiyue Mountains who practice ghost-summoning techniques and refine soul banners.

There have always been many schools of thought that seem a bit off, such as the Corpse Refining Path, the Ghost Summoning Path, and the Blood Path.

As long as they do not harm humans or fall into demonic ways.

Unorthodox methods are not prohibited.

This Blood Bone Weapon Path is one of the unorthodox methods of weapon crafting, using the resentment of sentient beings as fuel to forge weapons from blood and bones.

"I wonder if there are any demons with good bloodlines in the demon realm that I can practice against?"

Tai Kangqing pondered for a moment.

"Of course we do. Our Zhanmeng Armor Team has been operating in the demon territory for many years, so we can guarantee the accuracy of some of our intelligence."

"How about this, we'll take you to a few locations to take a look first. If they're suitable, we'll make a move and acquire them. If not, we'll discuss it further."

"it is good."

"Full speed ahead, Captain."

(End of this chapter)