In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

"Although Black Wind Stronghold is a den of tigers and wolves, as long as I live, I will definitely bring you all back!"

Master Huang spoke again.

"This matter is dangerous; anyone willing to go will receive a reward of three hundred taels!"

At this moment, Zhou Wen also suddenly spoke up.

"Your Excellency, you mustn't! We have already received kindness from the Zhou family; how could we be ungrateful!"

"I'm willing to go through fire and water for the Zhou family!"

Everyone immediately expressed their willingness to go.

With Master Huang, a master of internal energy, leading the team, as long as they are careful, they may not actually be in danger.

"Martial arts isn't just about rigorous training; it also requires real combat to build courage! Wow!"

The dynasty spoke directly.

"Indeed, without undergoing bloody trials, one can never become a true martial arts master!"

Chen Zheng nodded in agreement.

Besides them, Sun Hui, Li Ping, and Wu Hai, three older members of the Dark Force realm, as well as Zheng Zhiping, Ma Rupeng, and Tian Tao, who had just broken through two days ago, also expressed their willingness to risk going to Black Cloud Village.

How much time do we have to prepare?

At this moment, Cao Yang suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

How much time do you need?

Zhou Wen pondered for a moment, then asked in return.

"It will only take three days!"

Cao Yang said with a confident smile, "By then, we will have two experts at the Transformation Realm!"

"What... my sister must have misheard. Does he mean he can break through to the Transformation Realm within three days?"

As Cao Yang finished speaking, everyone froze, staring at him in disbelief.

Although he is indeed exceptionally talented and a true first-rate genius, and the Zhou family spares no expense in providing him with resources, it is still impossible for him to break through to the Transformation Realm in just three days.

How confident are you?

Master Huang looked at Cao Yang with surprise and asked.

"Perfect!"

Cao Yang replied with absolute certainty.

"Okay, then I'll wait for you for three days!"

Zhou Wen nodded, a hint of joy in his eyes.

He only needs to send someone to Black Cloud Village to negotiate for a while, and he should be able to buy three days of time.

With two experts at the Transformation Realm joining the effort, the chances of rescuing his second brother will be much greater.

"Master Huang, Cao Yang, whoever rescues my second brother will receive a reward of five hundred taels of silver, and I will also offer a century-old blood ginseng, a treasured possession of the Zhou family, as a token of my gratitude!"

Zhou Wen looked at Master Huang and Cao Yang, and said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, both Master Huang and Cao Yang couldn't help but reveal a hint of fervor in their eyes.

A century-old blood ginseng, this is a true treasure!

Even on the black market, it's priceless and hard to find; you can only come across it by chance.

If it really happens, it would probably take three to five thousand taels of silver to acquire it.

This century-old blood ginseng not only has the miraculous effect of nourishing the body and promoting blood and qi, but it can also replenish the foundation and even stimulate potential, making its medicinal power extremely amazing.

The reason why precious medicines are so rare and hard to find is not only because of their potent effects, but also because of their extremely limited quantity.

True treasures are rare and precious materials nurtured by heaven and earth. They are almost exclusively found in remote and dangerous mountain areas, and may even be guarded and accompanied by ferocious beasts more ferocious than ordinary tigers and leopards. Even a master of the Transformation Realm may not be able to contend with them.

Even if some highly skilled and daring herb gatherers are willing to risk venturing into the mountains to find herbs, and are lucky enough to find precious medicines, the most likely outcome is that they have traveled thousands of miles just to deliver a meal to a strange beast.

Therefore, it can be said that every precious medicinal herb that appears in the world is often stained with the blood of countless herb gatherers.

In short, Master Huang and Cao Yang were determined to get their hands on this century-old blood ginseng.

Without this century-old blood ginseng, even if they went to Black Cloud Village, they might only try to rescue Zhou Wu, the second master of the Zhou family, while ensuring their own safety, and would not easily risk their lives.

Now, inspired by this century-old blood ginseng, they will do everything in their power to save Zhou Wu, even if there is only a sliver of hope.

It is human nature to seek advantage and avoid harm.

Zhou Wen was willing to take out this century-old blood ginseng precisely because he understood this.

"Unfortunately, it's impossible for us to break through to the Transformation Realm within three days!"

Wang Chao, Chen Zheng, and the others couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh.

Although they also wanted this century-old blood ginseng, it was impossible for them to compete with Master Huang, who had already reached the Transformation Realm, and Cao Yang, who was about to break through to the Transformation Realm.

"Why am I not even at the level of internal strength?"

Zhang Feng and those who only had the Ming Jin cultivation level were now extremely frustrated.

They could accept the century-old blood ginseng, but they couldn't even get the three hundred taels of silver as payment.

"A century-old blood ginseng!"

At this moment, Lu Yuan's gaze also shifted slightly.

If it were only a reward of five hundred taels, he might not have risked competing for it.

But for the sake of this century-old blood ginseng, he had no choice but to fight for it.

If he could obtain this century-old blood ginseng and find a better internal cultivation method, he might be able to successfully enter the ranks before the martial arts training begins.

Although Lu Yuan was also unable to break through to the Transformation Realm within three days, he was able to cultivate the Swift Wind Step to perfection within three days.

With his perfected Swift Wind Step, his qi and blood far more abundant than ordinary internal energy, and his perfected Wind-Breaking Saber Technique and Finger Flicking Skill, he was not only able to protect himself, but also had a great chance of rescuing the second master of the Zhou family.

However, to be on the safe side, in addition to carrying enough iron beads, he also needed to get some better things in case of emergency.

For the next three days, apart from practicing the Five Animal Fist three times a day, Lu Yuan spent most of his time practicing the Swift Wind Step.

【Swift Step Perfected (Unlimited: 1%)】

Finally, before nightfall, Lu Yuan successfully mastered the Swift Wind Step technique.

After that, apart from continuing to practice the Five Animal Fist and cultivate his Qi and blood, he could devote all his remaining time and energy to the Blazing Sun Sword Technique.

After drinking a bowl of nourishing soup and a bowl of qi-boosting soup, Lu Yuan stopped cultivating and went to bed early.

We should conserve our energy and collect taxes in preparation for tomorrow's trip to Black Cloud Village.

Lu Yuan had already prepared everything that needed to be prepared.

Although he has not yet broken through to the Transformation Realm, with his many trump cards, he already has enough confidence to face a true Transformation Realm expert.

Even if he were to strike unexpectedly, he might still be able to defeat a master of the Transformation Realm.

Of course, his goal for tomorrow is not really to kill a master cultivator, but to rescue the second master of the Zhou family and get his hands on that century-old blood ginseng.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn when the group sped off towards the outskirts of the city.

There were eleven people in total. Besides Master Huang, a master of the Transformation Realm, there was also Cao Yang, who had just broken through to the Transformation Realm.

The nine people, including Lu Yuan, Wang Chao, Chen Zheng, and others, were all of the same type, possessing internal strength.

It should be noted that even if it is only internal strength, it is already considered a true master in Qinghe County.

With nine masters of internal strength and two masters of external strength leading the team, this group could go anywhere.

However, their destination was Black Cloud Stronghold, a place known as a den of tigers and wolves, so everyone was still uneasy.

"Everyone, stay close behind Cao Yang and me. Remember, no one should act alone!"

After arriving at the foot of the mountain where Black Cloud Village was located, Master Huang simply said something to everyone and then rushed up the mountain at an extremely fast speed.

Without hesitation, everyone followed closely behind.

……