Decaying World

Chapter 83 Test 083
A dozen or so!?

Lin Hui's heart skipped a beat. This thing might just be a material for making aphrodisiacs for others, but for him, it was simply a miracle drug!
These dozen or so plants are enough to shorten his evolution time by more than three years!

And judging from this kid's expression, he might have connections to get even more.

Lin Hui, who had initially harbored a murderous intent and was waiting for the opportunity to kill the other party, suddenly looked at Wang Yueheng again and felt that this person had a kind face and was a very good person.

It's true that you can get whatever you want, etc.

Suddenly, Lin Hui had a thought. Almost all the Spirit Mushrooms he had obtained were from others, either stolen or given away; none of them were obtained by him.

'From this perspective, perhaps we can release the news that I like the Spirit Mushroom as early as possible, and then find an excuse to hold a celebration after a while. Although the Spirit Mushroom is precious to others, it is far less valuable than other precious medicines that can improve martial arts, physical condition, or lifespan.'

If they used celebrations, birthdays, or inauguration ceremonies to get their disciples and their families to help collect gifts, mobilizing everyone's resources, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Once this line of thinking is opened, it's unstoppable.

Lin Hui received a hint from Wang Yueheng.

In the future, for birthdays and other special occasions, celebrate one for your mother, one for your father, and one for yourself. You can receive gifts three times a year.

Then hold a celebration for your own martial arts breakthrough, which will be a good opportunity to create the perfect Qingfeng Sword and Kuangfeng Sword, and give them their due recognition.

Lin Hui did the math.

"I've already taught the perfect Seven-Section Quick Sword to my disciples, so I can't make one. But the perfect Nine-Section Quick Sword is possible. This is a powerful sword technique that can significantly enhance actual combat skills. I used it to easily overcome opponents of higher levels and even defeat those at their physical tempering limit. Compared to the original, its power is more than 50% stronger! It's worth making one."

"Then there's the Perfect Breeze Sword, that's another one. Add the Gale Sword, and that makes three. It's a pity the special effects can't be taught, otherwise I'd definitely make one."

Lin Hui wasn't worried about others surpassing him. Firstly, he had already tested it; the perfect version of the sword technique evolved in real-time based on his own condition, and only he could master it to 100% power. Others would be lucky to achieve 70-80%. Besides, just because someone advertises it doesn't mean they'll necessarily teach it.

Thinking of this, his gaze towards Wang Yueheng softened even more.

"A dozen or so Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms? Isn't that a bit too expensive?"

"I'm glad you like it, Brother Lin. It's just a small token. If you want more, I can find a way to buy them from the inner city. I'll sell them to you at half price later!" Wang Yueheng said readily.

Actually, he wanted to offer to give it directly and continue to do so in the future, but he was worried that it would be too blatant and expose his needs. He also worried that the other party might not be able to accept the large amount, so he changed his mind at the last minute.

"Brother Wang, you're too kind!" Lin Hui was overjoyed, but he tried to remain calm on the surface. However, he quickly changed his mind.

The point is to let the other person know that you like Ganoderma lucidum (a type of mushroom), so that they will know they have given the right gift next time, and they might even give you more.

He immediately loosened his control a bit and let his joy show naturally.

“I’m glad you like it, Brother Lin. This is just a small matter. In fact, with your strength, Qingfeng Temple is still too much of a waste of your talents. How about we continue to expand the area?” Wang Yueheng suggested.

"To be honest, the New Martial Alliance just sent someone to remind us that merging factions is not allowed." Lin Hui frowned. He actually wanted to recruit more experts to join, so that the larger the power group would be, the stronger his sense of security would be.

“This point can actually be bypassed. Just like the Hundred Flowers Sect this time, we can just form a cooperative alliance,” Wang Yueheng said with a smile.

"The New Martial Alliance is actually a product of this kind. Although the rules are rigid, people are flexible. In fact, several of the top experts in the New Martial Alliance came from the three sects and six gangs in the inner city, and some were even experts from the major clans in the inner city. Everyone is one of us. After returning to the inner city, I will introduce a few friends to Brother Lin. They are all in power in the New Martial Alliance. We can get to know each other, have some drinks and tea, become good friends, and it will be much easier to do things together."

Lin Hui readily agreed.

So, with the snowflakes falling, the two simply began to quietly discuss the specifics of their collaboration in the snow.

In addition to sending three people to the inner city Wang family for training each year, Wang Yueheng also personally gifted Lin Hui a secret medicine formula specifically for improving body tempering speed, which can enhance the overall strength of the entire Qingfeng Temple. This formula is a universal formula that can comprehensively improve a person's qualities in all aspects. Although the improvement after each use is not much, the advantage is that drug resistance develops slowly, allowing for long-term use.

According to him, the Wang family was an expert in medicinal herbs and medicines within the inner city; otherwise, they wouldn't have such a deep understanding of medicinal materials. That's why they were able to come up with such a prescription.

Lin Hui was also moved when he received the prescription.

If managed well, such a prescription could be passed down as a family heirloom.

Its value to those who need it is immeasurable.

Therefore, after receiving such a generous gift from Wang Yueheng, Lin Hui also made a concession, agreeing to give Wang Yueheng 10% of the profits from the industries related to Qingfeng Temple.

Anyway, he was using the money to increase his drug purchases, so he didn't mind giving up the discounts now.

Once the two had reached a mutually agreeable conclusion, they prepared to wrap things up.

Amidst the distant snow, a figure gradually emerged—it was none other than the belated witness and spectator, Xue Meng, the Intent Blade.

His face was flushed, clearly indicating that his blood and energy were boiling from running at high speed.

Having finally caught up, they saw this situation...
Could it be that the fight is over?!

Xue Meng stared blankly at the various cube-shaped craters left on the ground and the holes blasted open in the hills not far away.

Judging from the abbot and the person from the inner city, they seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation. Although the person's clothes were torn to shreds, the smile on his face was incredibly sincere.

"Elder Xue is here? You're too slow. Our sparring ended in a draw, and we both held back. Brother Wang, you truly live up to your reputation as an Inner City Invitational Master. Your strength has broadened my horizons!" Lin Hui said with a smile.

"Not at all, Brother Lin is exceptionally talented. The strength of his self-created secret techniques is what truly amazes me. Perhaps it won't be long before we hear that Brother Lin has surpassed his predecessors and reached the level of a founding patriarch!" Wang Yueheng added with a smile.

Lin Hui took off his own coat and draped it over the other person to avoid the appearance of being shirtless.

While handing him the clothes, he noticed that the other person's wounds had already begun to heal, turning from deeper lines into thinner ones. He estimated that they would be completely healed in another hour.

This resilience clearly inspires those who are far more capable than ordinary people.

The three chatted and laughed as they quickly returned, disappearing into the snowstorm in no time. Xue Meng was bewildered, but as long as the outcome was good, that was enough. It seemed that Qingfeng Temple's development was unstoppable; once it aligned itself with the inner city's power, its foundation would truly be solid.

Just minutes after the three left.

Two figures in purple robes quietly appeared at the site of the battle in the Gale Plains.

One of them wore a silver dragon mask, and the other wore a silver rhinoceros mask.

The dragon mask glanced at the numerous cube-shaped pits remaining on the ground.

"A high-level Void Force, actually forced to use Void Force. This little guy I met last time is really impressive."

"Can you tell it's Zhou Tian?" the rhinoceros mask asked in a deep voice.

"Impossible, it's just that its speed is ridiculously fast. It probably ate some relics from the fog zone and gained some special abilities. The fog zone is too big, so it's normal to have some fortuitous encounters." Dragon Face shook his head slightly.

“That’s true. His background is spotless; he’s never even been to the deeper parts of the fog zone. There’s no way he could be up to anything.” The rhinoceros mask nodded. “So, should we invite him?”

“Observe him further and see how he treats the three main figures in the inner city. If necessary, guide him accordingly,” Longmian replied.

"To be able to resist the call of the superior at such a young age is a pity. If he had been trained from a young age in the inner city, he might have become a priest." Rhino Face sighed.

“How many geniuses from the outer city have had their paths blocked like this? The founder of Qingfeng Temple created the Qingfeng Sword and achieved the Zhou Tian realm, but he died at the hands of a priest because his path was cut off,” Longmian said regretfully. “Never mind, let’s go. That little guy’s secret guards will be here soon.”

“The Wang family’s rise to power has prompted an attack. What level of guards could withstand it? Even if they came, it would be a waste of their time,” Rhino Noodles said.

The two turned around and quickly disappeared into the snowstorm, leaving no trace behind.

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Qingfeng Temple Black Dragon Gate Branch.

Less than half an hour after Wang Yueheng left, Lin Hui received fifteen Spirit Mushrooms delivered from the inner city.

This improved his opinion of the Wang family once again. Although they were a bit neurotic, there should be very few martial artists in the inner city who weren't neurotic.

Wang Yueheng is at least genuinely trustworthy.

Sitting cross-legged in his study, Lin Hui looked at the fifteen Ganoderma lucidum plants on the table in front of him and felt satisfied.

'Next, it's time to try evolving my pharmaceutical and medical abilities.'

He hasn't developed any skills in pharmacy or medicine yet. He's tried several times before, but he hasn't been able to develop skills like swordsmanship.

So Lin Hui got up, put all the Ganoderma lucidum in the wooden box, and then picked up the medicine book given to him by Chen Meng to continue studying.

Time passes little by little.

Lin Hui spent a whole afternoon reading the entire booklet, then repeatedly memorized, recited, and tried to understand it. Whenever he encountered something he didn't understand, he would immediately go and ask Chen Meng.

This went on for three days.

He was constantly in a cycle of physical tempering, internal strength training, reading and studying.

Fourth day.

at last.

As Lin Hui was inspecting his disciples' sword practice on the training ground, he suddenly paused slightly.

A line of clear, blood-red writing finally appeared below my field of vision.

'Pharmacology Fundamentals: Based on Professor Chen Meng's summary of herb identification, this course provides an introduction to basic herb identification, enabling students to recognize the medicinal properties of fundamental herbs. Current evolutionary branch: 2'

Lin Hui immediately clicked on the branch.

'1—Herbal cultivation.'

'2—Alchemy.'

This is much more normal. Without even thinking, Lin Hui directly clicked on the pill refining branch to check the evolution conditions.

'Pill Refining—A method of refining pills based on basic medicinal herbs, which can extract and condense most of the medicinal properties of the herbs into pills. The success rate varies depending on the prescription.'

Required resources: Energy reserves for June.

Time required: Six months.

"This is easy!" Lin Hui slapped his thigh, and without waiting for the disciples in the training ground to react, he turned around and waved his hand, letting everyone practice on their own. He quickly returned to his private study in the back of his mansion.

Once inside, he skillfully retrieved a Spirit-Nourishing Mushroom from a large box in the corner. Without a word, he chose to refine it into an evolution pill.

Immediately after confirming the blood seal, Lin Hui picked up the Spirit Mushroom and skillfully began to gnaw on it.

Six months, which is the time it takes to grow two plants!
For two consecutive days, Lin Hui insisted on eating two Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms with water.

The notification time for the bloodstain was also successfully shortened by six months.

On the morning of the third day, he sat cross-legged in his study, looking at the newly appeared bloodstain notification below his field of vision, a relaxed smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)