Chapter 100: The Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines

"It wasn't just the Pharmacy Guild; the Mining Guild also obtained several mystical ores from inside back then, forging a divine weapon with them. It was eventually bought at a high price by a First-Rank Land Deity from the Divine Sect!"

Wen You's eyes narrowed slightly:

"I specifically checked the records on this before I came. Each time the Water Qilin Cave opens, it only lasts for ten days.

On the tenth day, the Water Qilin will truly awaken. You must evacuate before that, otherwise you will undoubtedly die, not even leaving a corpse behind."

His words left Bai Zhixing and Chu Huatian speechless with shock.

Chen Xu listened, somewhat understanding but not fully grasping it all.

Land Deity?

He didn't really understand what that represented.

"It seems this Water Qilin must be a top-tier BOSS."

"The materials the Mining Guild obtained from there could actually forge a divine weapon that even a First-Rank Land Deity would want?"

"A place like that must be extremely dangerous."

A flash of vigilance passed through Yang Ling's eyes:

"You said the Water Qilin awakens on the tenth day. After it awakens, where does it go?"

"No one knows. The Tianyuan River connects to the vast ocean. No one knows where the Water Qilin goes.

But I guess it probably wakes up to go find food, or maybe just to wander around, and then goes back to sleep."

Wen You grinned:

"Brother Yang, this is a great opportunity. My father said with your strength, as long as you return to the prefectural capital and have a word with Director Yun Ruo, you might be able to go to the Water Qilin Cave this time!"

Yang Ling roughly guessed that Wen Kongxuan wanted to curry favor with him, which was why he specifically sent his son to deliver this news.

However...

Should he really take the initiative to go to such a dangerous place?

As long as he steadily levels up and cultivates his techniques, his strength will gradually increase.

"The four great first-rate sects are all going to compete for it. Presumably, their affiliated forces like the Mining Guild, Pharmacy Guild, Water Transport Guild, and such will also go."

"The entire martial world, high and low, will likely gather together. It will definitely be chaotic then."

Yang Ling thought to himself.

He had been in the "Divine Realm" for so long, and the only sect he had contact with was the third-rate Mountain and River Sect.

The big shots he had interacted with were just the likes of Sun Biao and Shi Xin.

When interacting with them, Yang Ling was actually quite relaxed.

After all, his strength was right there.

But if he truly had to face the experts from those major sects, there would be an intangible added pressure.

It wasn't necessary.

Just as Yang Ling was about to speak, a trace of envy suddenly appeared on Wen You's face:

"There's a Fourth-Rank Grandmaster in our Ironclad Department. I heard when he was young, he went to the Water Qilin Cave and obtained a Water Bodhi seed.

After consuming it, the cultivation technique he was practicing instantly advanced by one level.

This allowed him to gain even more benefits inside, ultimately laying a solid foundation. In less than four years, he rose from Seventh-Rank all the way to Fourth-Rank, becoming a Grandmaster!"

"Hiss—"

This time, Yang Ling also joined Chen Xu and the others in sucking in a sharp breath.

Less than four years, rising from Seventh-Rank to Fourth-Rank to become a Grandmaster?

Consuming a Water Bodhi seed, his internal technique instantly advanced by one level!?

"Exactly how effective is this Water Bodhi seed?"

Yang Ling's expression turned serious.

"The Water Bodhi seed is one of the twelve sacred martial medicines."

Wen You said: "The Valley of the Dead has specific records on this. Our Ironclad Department should have them too, but I'm not qualified to access them."

He paused, "Well, my father probably isn't qualified to access them either."

"The Twelve Sacred Martial Medicines?"

Yang Ling's eyes lit up slightly:

"What are they respectively?"

"I only know three: the Water Bodhi seed, the Fire Spirit Pearl, and the Crimson Ghost Ginseng."

Wen You replied.

Yang Ling looked at Bai Zhixing and Chu Huatian.

Both wore expressions of shame, indicating they also only knew these three.

"Oh right, Brother Yang, these five Foundation Consolidation Pills are what my father asked me to give you."

"He said these pills can enhance internal cultivation. He's getting old, and taking them wouldn't have much effect, so it's better to give them to a promising young talent like you."

Wen You suddenly took out five Foundation Consolidation Pills and handed them to Yang Ling.

Yang Ling was somewhat surprised. He took them and looked; they were indeed Foundation Consolidation Pills.

"Did your father really send these for me?"

Yang Ling thought deeply.

Foundation Consolidation Pills, news of the Water Qilin Cave...

It seemed this Director of the Third Division of the Bandit Apprehension Division either had a favor to ask of him, or genuinely wanted to befriend him.

"Really, Brother Yang, feel free to take them."

Wen You grinned:

"Brother Yang, I actually have another presumptuous request this time."

"I'd like to invite Brother Yang to serve as the Grand Elder of our Prince's Gang..."

"Grand Elder of the Prince's Gang?"

Yang Ling was taken aback, his expression turning strange:

"Isn't your Prince's Gang just a bunch of rich kids getting together to play around?"

Chu Huatian couldn't help but curl the corner of his mouth. That hit the nail on the head.

Wen You looked ashamed. If anyone else called him a rich kid, he would have jumped up to punch them.

But hearing it from the person before him, he wasn't angry at all.

"I probably can't take the position of Grand Elder of the Prince's Gang."

"Your father is the Director of the Third Division of the Bandit Apprehension Division. Normally, your Prince's Gang shouldn't encounter any trouble, so there's no need for this extra step."

Yang Ling refused on the spot.

Wen You hurriedly made eye signals to Bai Zhixing and Chu Huatian, hoping these two would put in a good word for him.

Seeing this, the two also couldn't help but try to persuade him a few times, but Yang Ling remained firm, and they had no other recourse.

"Brother Yang, let's set aside the matter of the Prince's Gang Grand Elder for later. As for the Water Qilin Cave, we need to put it on the agenda.

I hear all sides are competing for spots, but the spots will only be given to those young, yet profoundly cultivated, outstanding talents."

Wen You steered the conversation back to the Water Qilin Cave.

"Young outstanding talents? Shouldn't those going to such a place be the senior martial arts experts from all sides?

Like Fourth-Rank Grandmasters, Third-Rank Grandmaster Supremes."

Yang Ling's expression shifted.

In his view, such a good place was already worth a First-Rank Land Deity making an appearance.

"That won't do. I heard when the Water Qilin Cave first appeared, many experts went in. As soon as they entered, they disturbed the Water Qilin and were all wiped out in an instant!"

Wen You lowered his voice: "So ever since, when the Water Qilin Cave opens, the martial artists entering can be at most Seventh-Rank. Anyone above Seventh-Rank is not allowed."

"I see..."

Yang Ling's mind stirred. He could actually be considered a lower Seventh-Rank right now.

If all the martial artists entering are at the Seventh-Rank level, the danger shouldn't be too great.

"I also have the Invisibility Talisman. If used well, this item can turn the tide."

Thinking of this, a flicker of eagerness arose in Yang Ling's heart.

This opportunity might not be as dangerous as he initially imagined.

"Ah, but it's useless for me to think about this now. Whether I can even get a spot is another matter. I already offended Yun Ruo last time. Even if she has the ability, she might not help me get this spot."

Yang Ling gradually calmed his mindset, then smiled at Wen You:

"As for the Water Qilin Cave matter, let's leave it to fate. If the Ironclad Department summons me to go, I will naturally go.

Otherwise, it's fine not to wade into these muddy waters."

He paused, "The Centenary Refined Vermilion Gold Pickaxe the Master Craftsman is forging for me should be almost ready. This time, I'll go back to Changhe Prefectural Capital with you."

He still had quite a bit of silver on him. It was a good time to spend it at the Chu Family Medicinal Shop, buying Spirit Nurturing Pills to push the Twelve Paths Vajra Legs to Flawless Proficiency.

As for the matter with Hui Wu, he had been observing during his days at the Vermilion Gold Mine. The Bitter Awareness Temple side seemed to have no reaction at all. Most likely, they still didn't know Hui Wu died here.

Not long after, the group walked out of the courtyard. Just as they were about to mount their horses, they saw a young man and woman with pale faces quietly approach.

"Yang Ling, are you Yang Ling?"

The woman's voice was somewhat weak, but carried a hint of surprise at the moment.

Yang Ling was somewhat surprised. He glanced at them. Hmm, they looked familiar, but he couldn't remember who they were right away.

Yang Ling could tell these two were players. Judging by their appearance, they seemed to know him?