In the Sealed God Catalogue were martial artists who could fly via sword control and also martial artists who could take an enemy’s head from thousands of miles away.
Ling Xiao naturally couldn’t do this.
However, there were some low-leveled profound meanings he could comprehend, which still benefited him greatly.
After the perfection realm, his <Bronze Sweep Sword Controlling Technique> actually stepped into the ‘sublimity realm.’
After a martial technique entered the sublimity realm, one could comprehend an ultimate move. However, Ling Xiao felt that he still had to absorb and digest his existing insights first.
This progress was the result of his accumulated comprehension of his Sealed God Catalogue.
Naturally, although he had yet to comprehend <Bronze Sweep Sword Controlling Technique>’s ultimate move, the might of this technique was obviously stronger than in the past.
He also had some insights regarding the Big Dipper Sword Formation.
That night, Ling Xiao was not in a hurry to cultivate as he consolidated his cultivation.
Although he wanted to improve his cultivation base rapidly, he would not ignore the value of a solid foundation.
Sometimes, it was better to take things a bit slower. Like that, many problems might be found and resolved in time.
……
Early the next morning, he left his cave dwelling and went to the Medicine hall to find Venerable Yuan.
In any case, Venerable Yuan was with Yang Danlin nearly all the time.
Wherever Yang Danlin was, Venerable Yuan would also be.
When he arrived at the Medicine Hall, he found Zhao Zhi and Zhao Ci.
Through inquiring, he learned that they had come to the Medicine Hall to receive pills.
A month had already passed, and it was the time for the outer disciples to receive their salaries. All other things could be collected from the Outer General Hall, but one had to go to the Medicine Hall to receive pills.
“Junior Brother Ling!”
Upon seeing Ling Xiao, Zhao Zhi showed a happy smile.
“Oh, it’s Senior Brother Zhao! Did you come to the Medicine Hall to receive your pills?”
The relationship between Ling Xiao and Zhao Zhi was neither good nor bad. However, since they were in the same group to enter the sect, they were a bit friendly.
“Yes, but your Medicine Hall is so hard to enter. They say that outer disciples aren’t qualified to receive pills. An Outer Elder must come to receive them.”
Zhao Zhi complained with a wry smile.
Zhao Ci stood at one side and didn’t speak.
Zhao Ci didn’t like Ling Xiao very much because Ling Xiao had been too cruel in the challenge before. He had nearly crippled Li Anle and directly crippled Yang Cheng. Until now, Yang Cheng had not recovered. Allegedly, his physical injuries had, but he was still trapped in a nightmare and couldn’t wake up.
Ling Xiao was not interested in such a holy mother, so he directly ignored her.
Instead, he talked with Zhao Zhi: “Medicine Hall indeed has such a rule. After all, there are too many outer disciples. If everyone came here to receive pills, then it would be too crowded.”
“I also know this.”
Zhao Zhi replied with a bitter smile: “But my younger sister and I just worshipped an Inner Elder as our Master, so our situation is a bit special. We have to collect pills for him. I heard that Junior Brother Ling is doing well in the Medicine Hall; moreover, he has a good relationship with Senior Sister Lan… I wonder if you can help me.”
He was indeed asking for help, but there was a hint of jealousy and admiration in his tone.
Naturally, there was also strong unwillingness and dissatisfaction.
Ling Xiao smiled inwardly. He didn’t hate this kind of unwilling people. As long as the other party didn’t use despicable means to deal with him, he wouldn’t be ruthless.
“Okay, give me the proof given to you by your Master; I will help you get the pills.”
This was just a small favor, and there was nothing wrong with having Zhao Zhi owe him a favor. After all, Zhao Zhi was the second prince of the Northern Han Country.
Depending on the situation, he was likely to inherit the throne.
He might not need the help of Zhao Zhi, but his friends and relatives in the secular world might.
“Many thanks, Junior Brother Ling!”
Zhao Zhi was endlessly envious.
One should know that he had been waiting here the entire night, but he was powerless. He had been unable to scare the people of the Medicine Hall even after using his Master’s name.
However, Ling Xiao could easily complete this task.
This was due to ability and luck.
Ling Xiao returned a short while after entering the Medicine Hall.
“Humph, I knew it! People like him just know how to brag. They even take charge of things they can’t do.”
Zhao Ci snorted upon seeing Ling Xiao empty-handed.
“Royal Sister! Don’t talk nonsense!”
Zhao Zhi was also a bit confused.
However, Ling Xiao just smiled and said: “Princess Ci, have you never heard of a storage ring? You two want too many pills, so I couldn’t bring them back in my hands. This storage ring contains the things you want. Check it. If the contents are right, take it away. Also, don’t forget to return the storage ring to the Medicine Hall.”
“You actually brought all of them!”
Zhao Zhi was surprised. Originally, he thought that it would be pretty good if Ling Xiao could bring one-third of the requested pills and medicines. After all, even if his Master came in person, that would be the result.
Therefore, he hadn’t given Ling Xiao a storage ring.
Who knew that Ling Xiao would actually obtain all the pills and medicines!
“Hehe, it was a very slight effort.”
It was indeed little effort for Ling Xiao. Everyone in the Medicine Hall knew that Ling Xiao was the favorite of Yang Danlin. Moreover, some even said that he had an ambiguous relationship with Lan Yu’er.
In addition, Ling Xiao had defeated Qingmu in a public alchemy contest. Who would dare to not give him a face?
“It’s a very slight effort for you, but it’s a big deal for me. Now, I’m thinking of a way to breakthrough to the Transcendent Realm, so I really need these pills.”
Zhao Zhi cupped his hands and sincerely thanked Ling Xiao.
He had already checked the storage ring, and it truly contained all the pills and medicines they needed.
Although Zhao Ci was extremely unwilling, she also thanked Ling Xiao with her Royal Brother.
“Then, I hope that Senior Brother Zhao will breakthrough to the Transcendent Realm as soon as possible and enter the inner sect.”
Ling Xiao said with a smile.
“Junior Brother Ling, now, I’m ranked eleventh in the outer sect, second only to you! Naturally, I don’t dare to say that I can defeat Junior Brother Ling, but I truly want to exchange pointers with you!”
Zhao Zhi put away the storage ring and spoke to Ling Xiao in earnest. He felt that there was no need to hide anything in front of Ling Xiao.
“Of course, there’s no problems! I also want to test Senior Brother Zhao’s strength.”
“Many thanks, Junior Brother Ling, but I won’t take advantage of your precarious position. Junior Brother Ling should deal with your own matters first. It’s inconvenient to say some things, but you must be careful! Farewell!”
Zhao Zhi said something odd and left, making Ling Xiao unable to understand what he was trying to say. Ling Xiao just shook his head, without thinking too much about it and went into the Medicine Hall to find Venerable Yuan.
……
In the main hall, both Yang Danlin and Venerable Yuan were present.
“This one pays respects to Master; pays respects to Senior!”
Ling Xiao respectfully greeted them first.
“Okay, there is no need to be polite with us.”
Venerable Yuan said: “The time is tight. This Master cannot stay awake for a long time. Have you memorized all the books about magic arrays and formations that I gave you yesterday?”
“I have already memorized them and also have gained some understanding.”
Ling Xiao nodded.
“That’s good. In that case, we can move on to the next step.”
“Master, aren’t you going to test me?” Ling Xiao asked.
“Through your learning process of alchemy before, this Master already knows that you have a photographic memory. Isn’t testing you a waste of time?”
Venerable Yuan replied.
Ling Xiao smiled. After all, it was true.
