The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 885 Precious Materials for Body Forging, A Stormy Era Begins (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

After leaving the banquet, Chen Ping'an was not in a hurry to go back.

This large banquet was mainly for small talk and getting to know each other. It felt more like a small gathering, and although the banquet ended past midnight, it went quite well overall.

He declined the company of Han Zhiqing and his colleagues, and instead took a brief look around Beishan Pass by himself.

As a major pass in a majestic city, Beishan Pass occupies an extremely large area.

Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult to grasp the details even in just a few days.

However, at Chen Ping'an's current level, he basically no longer needs to consider low- to mid-range retail outlets. He might just glance at them and move on.

In addition, his visit this time was more about understanding the situation than about engaging in any specific exchanges.

In this way, the speed is indeed fast.

In less than an hour, Chen Ping'an had a pretty good understanding of the situation of the shops in Beishan Pass.

During this time, I also visited a large-scale Baoge store to learn about some specific details.

"If you have anything suitable, fellow Daoist, you are welcome to trade at my Qingmu Workshop. As for the price, everything is negotiable." A plump, round-faced old man saw Chen Ping'an off, escorting him to the front of the treasure pavilion, which drew the surprise of many people around.

"This is Manager Lü?"

"Who is this person? Why did Manager Lü personally escort him?"

"I don't know, he looks quite young."

"Handsome and upright, with an elegant demeanor, he must be a direct descendant of some great family."

"It's hard to say. Cultivators preserve their appearance, so their outward appearance is unpredictable."

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Amidst the murmurs, Chen Ping'an smiled, bowed, and left Qingmu Workshop, watched by the old shopkeeper.

Although the surrounding whispers were subtle, they clearly did not escape his ears.

"Qingmufang, huh?"

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened for a moment, then instantly transformed into a streak of light and vanished from the spot.

On his first day in office, he received a restriction certificate, which meant that his low-altitude flight would not trigger any restriction fluctuations.

This scene caused many of the cultivators watching from afar to change color slightly.

The old shopkeeper standing in front of the treasure pavilion also narrowed his eyes slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in them.

"He's definitely not an ordinary person."

In the quiet room, Chen Ping'an sat cross-legged, surrounded by a hazy spiritual light that faintly revealed a fiery red hue.

"Crystal Fire Stone, Earth Fire Red Lotus"

Chen Pingan gently raised his hand and looked at the objects in front of him.

These items were all traded from important officials of the Zhenfu Division. Among them, the highest-grade spiritual treasures reached the near-fourth-tier quality.

Compared to their grade, Chen Ping'an was more concerned with the fire elemental essence contained in these spiritual items.

He hadn't noticed it before, but now, after a closer examination, he discovered that the fire elemental essence had a significant impact on his bloodline tempering and cultivation.

He cultivated the Azure Sun Blood Refining Method, and the true blood he cultivated in the third refinement was a mutated bloodline of the Golden Crowned Feathered Sparrow. The direction of the mutation was a benign mutation in the fire-type supernatural power.

The Golden-Crowned Feathered Sparrow Spirit excels in speed, and its innate talents also lean towards this aspect. Due to bloodline mutation, it also possesses fire-based divine abilities.

In such circumstances, he had previously focused more on the supernatural aspects of speed, supplemented by methods to resist poison, and cultivated step by step according to the records on the cheat code panel.

But now, he suddenly discovered
This bloodline tempering and blood refinement cultivation seems to have another approach.

Since he can use the Poison Resistance Water and the Barrier-Avoiding Poison Water in his bloodline body forging, can he also use these fire-elemental essence body forging materials in his bloodline body forging?

He possesses a cheat-like interface, theoretically eliminating the need for spiritual materials or treasures. However, while he may not need them, this doesn't mean he can't use them, nor does it mean he won't gain any additional benefits from using them!

Chen Ping'an's heart stirred slightly, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.

If things are as he predicted, then the power of his bloodline body tempering might be even stronger than he originally thought.

Not only can it provide speed boosts, but it can also maximize the effectiveness of the mutated parts within the bloodline!
In addition, with a safety net in place, no matter how much he tries, the analysis is still under control.

That's how it is.
Think of it and then do it.

Fortunately, among his recent gains were spiritual materials containing fire-elemental essence, which were perfect for body tempering.

With a thought, a flash of light appeared on his brow, and divine souls began to surround the earth fire red lotus in front of him.

hum~
With their souls stirred, fiery red essence faintly emanated from the red lotus, creating a unique burning sensation.

Under normal circumstances, the Earth Fire Red Lotus needs to be used in conjunction with more auxiliary medicines, and there are corresponding steps to assist in body training.

However, with Chen Ping'an's realm providing a solid foundation, and using a fourth-level advanced body tempering technique to accommodate near-fourth-level spiritual materials, the current steps are undoubtedly much simpler.

"It all depends on what I think in my heart, whether it is true or not."

Chen Ping'an closed his eyes and focused his mind, immersing himself in the fire elemental essence.

"It really works!"

In the quiet room, Chen Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing.

At this moment, the fiery red lotus in front of me had already dimmed considerably. The once vibrant and upright lotus leaves now appeared withered and lifeless.

Chen Ping'an stood tall and straight, revealing his perfect curves. He felt a violent roar emanating from within his body, with waves of heat surging and an extreme sense of oppression.

A near-fourth-tier quality Earthfire Red Lotus, a simple trial, didn't significantly improve his physique. However, a series of trials confirmed his suspicions.

With his current level of body tempering, he is fully capable of achieving what he envisions.

Some fire-type spiritual materials can be fully utilized by the bloodline tempering in the third refinement.

This attempt means that the power of this Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique can be even more terrifying than he anticipated.

"What a pity." After a long while, Chen Ping'an recalled the two blood refinement opportunities he had missed before.

However, no one is perfect, and nothing is perfect. Sometimes, not getting something is not necessarily a bad thing.

Or perhaps, at the time of his attempt, his physical condition might not have been up to par.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and he quickly composed himself.

The past cannot be retrieved; all we can do now is seize the moment!

Since fire-elemental spiritual materials can be used in bloodline tempering to trigger the fire-controlling wonders within true blood, his next step is to collect spiritual items in this area.

With his current bloodline and physique, acquiring near-fourth-tier spiritual treasures would be quite difficult.

To truly and effectively utilize and enhance its power, it is probably necessary to rely on fourth-tier spiritual materials.

"Fourth-tier spiritual material, fire-type spiritual resource."

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, his mind filled with thoughts.

He learned a great deal about the situation in Beishan Pass during his trip to Beishan tonight. He also gleaned some information from the people he met at the banquet.

He had a fairly comprehensive understanding of the trade channels within Beishan Pass.

Even in places like Beishan Pass, there are not many treasure pavilion shops that can reliably supply near-fourth-tier treasure materials.

The Aoki House I just visited is one of them.

Qingmufang, one of the large treasure pavilion shops in Beishan Pass, regularly holds high-level exchange meetings. Occasionally, it also hosts small auctions, mostly featuring high-quality spiritual materials, ores, and precious medicinal herbs.

The practitioners who are attracted to participate are mostly Grandmasters who are pseudo-celestial beings. On some high-level communication channels, even martial arts celestial beings are not uncommon.

It's considered one of the most upscale boutique shops in Beishan Pass.

Behind this Green Wood Workshop lies the Green Wood Sect, the overlord of the Cuiwei region.

Cuiwei territory, which governs thirteen prefectures, is slightly weaker in terms of resources compared to the surrounding areas, but it is rich in spiritual energy and has many rare and exotic fruits and herbs.

Correspondingly, the supply of spiritual items in Qingmu Workshop has always been abundant, especially those containing the essence of plants and trees.

However, Qingmu Workshop might have a significant shortage of the fire-elemental spiritual items that Chen Ping'an needs.

Within the North Mountain Pass, commerce flourishes, but most of it revolves around the adjacent Black Nether Mountain range. The most thriving sector is the trade in demonic beasts, with all trade centered around this. While other aspects are not weak either, they are clearly inferior to other major commercial cities of similar standing.

Even near-fourth-tier spiritual materials are hard to come by, let alone fourth-tier spiritual objects. And specifically, fire-type spiritual objects.

Even in places like Beishan, fourth-tier spiritual objects are extremely rare.

Such spiritual objects do not appear in ordinary commercial transactions.

If you want to make plans, you can only wait for a grand auction, or find a small trading meeting at the level of celestial beings.

"Beishan Pass borders various territories, and the frequency of travel between people and nature is far higher than in other states. With a little more effort, we can always manage to trade with them. Also…"

Beishan was a thriving commercial center, and Qingmufang was just one of its many businesses.

The large treasure pavilions, Hengshanfang, and Yuanhailou that were once in Xuanling City also exist here. However, their influence is not as great as it was in Xuanling.

In Beishan, the most influential businesses in commerce are Guyuefang of the Gufang clan, Lingshuge of the Bicang Chamber of Commerce, and Jingleige of the Beihai Chamber of Commerce.

"Let's check out the other treasure pavilions; perhaps we'll find some unexpected surprises."

Guyuefang, Lingshuge, Jingleige.

Among the various families, the one most likely to obtain fourth-tier fire-type spiritual materials is Guyuefang of the Guyue Clan.

In terms of sheer scale and influence, the Jinglei Pavilion, supported by the Beihai Business Alliance, is the most magnificent.

However, behind the Thunderclap Pavilion is the Thunder Abyss Chamber of Commerce, one of the core chambers of the Northern Mountain Business Alliance. Although its trade channels are extensive, they mainly deal in specialties from the Northern Sea region, and also primarily trade in demonic beast puppets and restricted artifacts.

In terms of talent, he is not particularly outstanding.

In addition, although Jinglei Pavilion belongs to Leiyuan Chamber of Commerce, it is not one of its top-tier treasure pavilions. If it were Zidian Workshop, it might be possible to trade and purchase it.

Unfortunately, shops of Zidianfang's caliber are not typically found in ordinary locations. They are more often located in regional commercial hubs and areas with far-reaching commercial influence.

It is worth mentioning that Lei Jun, one of the Yunlei Twin Lords, leads the Leixiao Chamber of Commerce, which is one of the seven core chambers of the Beihai Business Alliance.

As for the Ling Shu Pavilion?

Chen Ping'an pondered for a moment, and his thoughts drifted to Lady Biluo, who was far away in Xuanling City.

Lady Biluo heads the Bicang Chamber of Commerce, which is responsible for trade in several states surrounding Xuanling, but her power does not extend to this Beishan Pass.

Otherwise, he might still be able to take advantage of the other party's connections and resources.

After the favor he had already done once, Lady Biluo still owed him two more favors.

"Now that my rank has been promoted, the Crimson Gold Pavilion of the Northern Border Garrison has partially opened to me. Theoretically, with enough merit points, I could exchange for these fourth-tier fire-type spiritual materials. However..."
Body tempering is the foundation of my existence and one of my backup plans. I must never reveal it unless absolutely necessary!
Even the slightest mistake must not be overlooked.

Fourth-tier spiritual item, True Skill Scroll, Top-tier treasure
There is much to be done, but there is no need to rush; we need to proceed gradually.

As he pondered, Chen Ping'an's thoughts gradually settled down.

"It's almost time."

Chen Ping'an smiled, his eyes sparkling, and stood up from the quiet room.

Today, the delegation from the Zhenfu Division should be here to determine his responsibilities and clarify his status and power in Beishan Pass.

The deputy garrison commander of Beishan Pass, regardless of his actual power, ultimately depends on the responsibilities he is in charge of.

另外
The merits for killing the Evil Eagle Bone Face should also be verified and reported.

The news that Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, had taken up his post in Beishan gradually spread to the ears of his subordinates after a day of fermentation.

Compared to the major powers mentioned above, they didn't know as much specific information.

All that is known is that from today onwards, Beishan Daguan will have another top-level tycoon.

What all parties are more concerned about is the power and position of this new deputy garrison commander, which means his true position within Beishan Pass.

Is it a mascot displayed in the open, a mere figurehead with no real power, or a powerful magnate?

All of this will be settled once the appointment of the responsible person is clarified.

"As is customary, responsibilities should be clarified today."

"What exactly will the newly appointed deputy garrison commander be responsible for? Will he be in direct command of the garrison, or in charge of system supervision, or central coordination?"

Why not say you're in charge of defense?

"Defense? That's wishful thinking. No matter how amazing the Mang Dao is, he's still just a Grandmaster."

"Have you forgotten that he killed Evil Eagle Boneface?"

"So what? Who knows if they're joining forces with someone, or even using their trump card!? Da Guan Defense is no joke. Without absolute strength to suppress them, how can they gain the respect of the people? Even if they don't say it internally, with all parties coordinating and cooperating, they might not necessarily buy into his act!"

"That's not quite right. If Mang Dao dared to report his merits alone, it couldn't have been a joint effort. Otherwise, it would have been explained earlier. Even if he used his trump card to kill Xie Ying Gu Mian, there was an element of luck involved—the illusion of his cultivation level and Xie Ying Gu Mian's underestimation of him. Mang Dao's combat strength is still enough to be on par with a top-tier pseudo-Celestial Being. Perhaps even stronger! Given his talent, why wouldn't he be in charge of defense?"

"You're so naive! Why didn't you say he was in charge of patrols?!"

"You...you knew perfectly well that the patrol area was the Qiankun Division's private domain."

"Good to know! The water here is not as simple as you think."

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People were filled with thoughts and opinions.

At the same moment, Fang Xiaozhi, an elder of the Fang family, also returned to Beishan Pass. He learned from the other elders about the new garrison commander's arrival.

"Rang Dao? Taking office?"

He expressed little optimism about the prospects of the newly appointed deputy garrison commander.

The situation in Beishan is complicated. Even if he is a mere Grandmaster with heaven-defying combat power, what can he do?
Before he could do anything, he was summoned by the patriarch, who inquired in detail about the attack by the Evil Eagle Bone Face.

Upon learning that a Grandmaster had intervened, possibly in disguise, and had swiftly and decisively killed the Evil Eagle Bone Face, he saw a look of solemnity on the Ancestor's face.

Then, he obtained a crucial piece of information from the ancestor.

"The newly appointed deputy garrison commander, Chen Ping'an, with his fierce blade, has slain the evil eagle Bone Face to repay his honor!"

"What? It's him!" Fang Xiaozhi's pupils widened, his expression shocked, and he lost his composure on the spot.

It wasn't that he lacked the right character, but rather that the recent massacre had left a very deep impression on him.

With a single blow, he severely injured Evil Eagle's Bone Face, and before long, he returned with its head.

That kind of power was shocking.

He once believed that the person who made the move was actually a celestial monster in disguise, which explained his impressive record.

But now they're being told that the person who made the move was the newly appointed deputy garrison commander of Beishan. In their eyes, it takes a combined effort to kill the heavily wounded pseudo-celestial being, Chen Ping'an, the brute!?

this.
The differences are astonishing.

"Perhaps we need to change our stance on the Mangdao (a type of saber-wielding sword)." A hint of melancholy appeared on the face of Fang Chengping, the patriarch of the Fang family.

With the force of wind and clouds, he slashed the evil eagle's bones and face as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

This brute's combat power is probably even stronger than the rumors outside!

It's much stronger than just a little bit.

With such combat power, it's likely that they can suppress even the so-called pseudo-celestial beings at their peak.

If they make it onto the popularity charts, they'll likely be firmly in the top five, with a real chance of breaking into the top three!
Among the top three in the Fengyun faction, only Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, Hua Ruyue, and Thousand Craftsmen can truly outclass Fu Baisheng.

Three of the most popular figures under the age of 28!?
Such talent and innate ability, if they were to ascend to heaven, would surely be like a dragon returning to the sea, or a tiger roaring in the mountains!
Such prodigies should never be provoked, even if one cannot befriend them.

Not to mention, Chen Ping'an had done the Fang family a favor by intervening this time. This was a good opportunity to get closer to them.

"We should keep this matter hidden for now and seize the opportunity first!"

Fang Chengping pondered the matter, and his mind settled down, feeling a sudden sense of clarity.

Amidst the machinations of all parties, Chen Ping'an had already arrived at the Beishan Town Pacification Office.

In front of a group of important officials, Yu Minglong formally announced his appointment and responsibilities.

(End of this chapter)