Starting as The Young Master of A Pharmacy, He Trained Swordsmanship in Seclusion For Twenty Years - Chapter 79

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure?

Upon hearing this, the words “Profound Origin Root Liquid” surfaced in Lu Xuan’s mind.

If his guess was correct, then the Profound Origin Root Liquid was likely the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure Zhao Sheng mentioned.

“That’s right, Senior!”

“Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasures contain rich spiritual energy from the world. The effects of this energy on martial artists far surpass those of potent tonics.”

“The Profound Origin Root Liquid I mentioned earlier is extracted from the Profound Origin Root, and it’s actually a diluted form,” Zhao Sheng continued, seizing the opportunity since he had piqued Lu Xuan’s interest.

“Senior, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasures I speak of are generally monopolized by major factions…”

“Coincidentally, if we’re talking about the quantity of these treasures, no one in the entire Great Xia Dynasty has more than our Black Tortoise Guard.”

It was clear now. Zhao Sheng’s intention was obvious—he wanted to invite Lu Xuan to join the Black Tortoise Guard!

After estimating Lu Xuan’s strength last night, Zhao Sheng believed he was definitely at the peak of the Blood Refining realm, or possibly even the legendary Qi Condensation expert.

The Qi Condensation realm! That powerful stage was the aspiration of all Blood Refining martial artists.

“What are you suggesting?” Lu Xuan had already understood Zhao Sheng’s implication, but he didn’t show it.

“What I mean is, since you need a large quantity of potent tonics, Senior, why not join the Black Tortoise Guard? With your extraordinary strength, you would certainly gain the attention of the high-ranking officials from the capital’s Black Tortoise Guard.”

“By then, you would no longer face a shortage of potent tonics. Moreover, you could easily obtain Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasures, which are even rarer than these medicines.”

Easy access to spiritual treasures and potent medicines? The benefits of the Black Tortoise Guard sounded quite good.

Lu Xuan pondered silently, considering whether to join this so-called Black Tortoise Guard.

From what he had learned over time, he had a general understanding of the organization’s purpose. They seemed to exist to eliminate supernatural anomalies, various demonic beasts, and, importantly, to eradicate the Pure World White Lotus Sect—whom Lu Xuan saw as nothing more than “wealth-bringers.”

Thinking this, Lu Xuan suddenly noticed something peculiar. Weren’t the Black Tortoise Guard’s duties exactly what he had been doing all along?

Interesting! His mind was racing, but his face remained impassive.

Then, he changed the subject. “Let’s set aside the topic of joining the Black Tortoise Guard for now.”

“Instead, these days I happen to be heading to the prefectural city of White Path Prefecture to meet an old acquaintance.”

“An old acquaintance?” Zhao Sheng was taken aback, unsure why the senior had suddenly brought this up.

However, he still held a glimmer of hope. Since the senior hadn’t outright refused, it meant he was still interested in joining the Black Tortoise Guard.

“This old acquaintance of mine is also in the prefectural city of White Path Prefecture and, like you, is a member of the Black Tortoise Guard.”

“Li Yanran!”

“I wonder if the three of you know this old acquaintance of mine?”

Upon hearing the name Li Yanran, not only was Zhao Sheng shocked, but Qian Hao and Li Daren beside him were also astonished.

“What! It’s Lady Li Yanran!”

Li Yanran’s identity was renowned—of course they knew her. Who in the Black Tortoise Guard of White Path Prefecture’s city didn’t know of Li Yanran?

She was a descendant of the Mystic Envoy’s family and hailed from the same place as the Mystic Envoy—the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty, the very heart of the empire.

So the senior knew Lady Li Yanran? This made things easier.

Zhao Sheng smiled warmly and said familiarly, “Senior, since you’re heading to the prefectural city, our brothers also plan to return there soon.”

“How about we escort you to the city? When we arrive, we can inform Lady Li Yanran of your coming.”

The reason for Zhao Sheng’s enthusiasm was to get closer to Lu Xuan before he officially joined the Black Tortoise Guard.

Staying near the water gave one the advantage of the moon’s reflection first! The world wasn’t just about fighting and killing—it was also about relationships and networking!

“Oh? That works!” Lu Xuan certainly wouldn’t refuse having a few Blood Refining realm martial artists as attendants.

“Really? Then we’ll stay in Dengfeng County for now and await your instructions, Senior.”

The three of them smiled, seemingly delighted by Lu Xuan’s decision to travel with them to the prefectural city.

“Wait a moment.” Seeing the three about to turn and leave the Shen residence, Lu Xuan called out to stop them.

“I have a small favor to ask. Could you help me retrieve something from the Liansheng Temple outside the city? I left a few items in the back mountain.”

“Of course, this won’t be without its rewards for you.”

“Most of those demonic monks from Liansheng Temple are probably dead by now, but their identities might interest you.”

Before Zhao Sheng could respond, Lu Xuan added, “Those monks are the people your Black Tortoise Guard has been searching for.”

“The Pure World White Lotus Sect!”

After a long while…

Zhao Sheng and the other two exited the Shen residence with stern expressions. They swiftly mounted their horses and galloped toward the Dengfeng County government office.

In the main hall at the back of the county government office, Magistrate Zeng Fan sat in a daze, his heart filled with despair.

Those damned Black Tortoise Guard bastards! My money! My potent medicines!

So many years of savings, and just like that, these brutes used their influence to extort and seize more than half of it!

Standing before Magistrate Zeng Fan was a middle-aged man dressed in the uniform of a county constable—the chief constable of Dengfeng County.

The chief constable waved his hand in front of Zeng Fan’s face, calling out to him. “Sir? Sir? Sir!”

A final loud shout snapped the despondent magistrate out of his stupor.

“It’s you! What is it now? Can’t you see I’m in a bad mood?”

What could be more important than the loss of his precious wealth?

“Sir, the Liansheng Temple not far outside the city has been smashed by worshippers. Some of them came to report it.”

“They said the monks there are demonic monks and demanded we investigate immediately.”

“Huh? Liansheng Temple? Demonic monks?”

Before Magistrate Zeng Fan could process this, several figures suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall.

When Zeng Fan looked up, he saw who it was—the very people he never wanted to see again in his life.

It was Zhao Sheng and the other two, those damned extortionists!