Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Sect Mission
In the White Cloud Sect, no one could take without giving something in return.
This was true for the Pill Yard, the Martial Courtyard, and the Artefact Courtyard alike.
For example, disciples from the Pill Yard were required to gather herbs; first, to replenish the stockpile, and second, to enhance their knowledge of medicinal materials—it wouldn’t do for them to mistake ginseng for a carrot.
However, Shi Hao was not assigned the task of gathering herbs.
Because he had advanced too quickly and had already stepped into the status of a senior apprentice, his understanding of medicinal materials had reached near perfection, and thus, he no longer needed to bolster this aspect.
What a waste of talent!
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His main mission was to familiarize himself with the steps of Alchemy, to lay the groundwork for becoming a Pill Master—even though he had actually produced an elixir, Sun Yiming had deliberately concealed this fact for him.
Additionally, there were some minor tasks.
Such as treating illnesses.
Pill Masters generally also practiced medicine, considering the vast number of medicinal materials they had to remember. Knowing all of their effects and combinations naturally led to a proficiency in the medical arts.
It could be said that medicine was a branch of the Alchemy Dao.
Therefore, Shi Hao soon received notice that he was to go to Changming Country to treat a high-ranking official.
Shi Hao was surprised; wasn’t the White Cloud Sect too proud? All three major nations were their vassals, and now they were actually sending a senior apprentice to treat an imperial court’s high official, which seemed rather incongruous.
After all, when the Empress Dowager of the Hua Yuan Nation contracted an illness, the White Cloud Sect had sent a disciple too, but it was only Liu Yixiao, a mid-level apprentice.
Could a high official be more important than the Empress Dowager?
When Shi Hao inquired further, he learned that the high official himself was of little significance; however, his son was extraordinary.
This person was named Yue Junxian and was born with a Spirit Root!
Having a Spirit Root meant a great chance of becoming a Soul Nurturer. In a world where most reached the Soul Nurturing stage with the forced aid of Soul Casting Pills, achieving it independently signified greater strength, with even the possibility of eventually reaching the Other Shore.
Yet, merely possessing a Spirit Root was not overly impressive; Luo Chen had a Spirit Root as well, didn’t he?
The White Cloud Sect simply sent Liu Yixiao to give it a look.
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This Yue Junxian had the rare Dual Spirit Root!
What did Dual Spirit Root signify?
Others could only draw upon one type of energy from heaven and earth, whereas he could harness two.
Others could only wield one type of Elemental Power, but he wielded two.
Faster cultivation speed, stronger combat power at the same rank!
Even Liu Shixuan, the most talented across the White Cloud Sect, had only a single-attribute Water Spirit Root.
Thus, the White Cloud Sect naturally treasured him, and even when only Yue Junxian’s father fell critically ill, they dispatched a senior apprentice from the Pill Yard to show their importance.
Shi Hao did not decline; although cultivating in the White Cloud Sect was beneficial, the monotony of life there had bored him over time—after all, he was still a sixteen-year-old youth.
Changming Country, huh? He had never been there before.
Let’s go.
He left as he said he would, taking only a waist tablet to prove his identity. Moreover, Sun Yiming specially handed him an elixir, the “Triple Clear Great Tonic Pill”—as long as one took it, regardless of how serious the injury or illness, it would always keep life hanging by a thread.
This added an extra layer of insurance for Shi Hao; in case his medical skills were lacking, he could still return to bring reinforcements.
Shi Hao smiled and casually took the Elixir into his possession.
Although he was full of confidence, Sun Yiming’s intentions were good, so of course, he wouldn’t mind.
…
Within the Pill Yard.
Guo Zhou revealed a cold smirk, “That kid has left the Pill Yard and gone to Changming Country, this is our golden opportunity!”
“Uncle Seven, what do you mean?” Guo Yuheng’s heart thumped rapidly, his broken bones had mostly healed after these few days of rest coupled with the excellent ointments from the Pill Yard.
“Find someone to finish him off!” Guo Zhou’s expression turned grim—a public face-off had caused him to lose face, and he was compelled to seek revenge for this affront.
Guo Yuheng couldn’t help but take a sharp intake of breath; though he hated Shi Hao, he didn’t have the audacity and cruelty to contemplate murder.
But after momentarily being stunned, he too exhibited a chilling murderous intent, remembering the humiliation Shi Hao had inflicted upon him, feeling as if his bones began to ache in remembrance.
“Uncle Seven, we are no match for him,” he felt compelled to state an uncomfortable truth.
Guo Zhou dismissed it with a wave of his hand, “No matter how strong, can he compare to a Soul Nurturing expert?”
“Uncle Seven, you can convince a Soul Nurturing expert to act?” Guo Yuheng asked, surprised and delighted.
“Don’t forget where our ancestral home is,” Guo Zhou reminded him.
Guo Yuheng had a moment of realization, “Changming Country!”
“Indeed, your uncle has many acquaintances in Changming Country. With the right price, it’s not difficult to persuade a Martial Venerable to take action,” Guo Zhou said with a smug grin.
Guo Yuheng, excited, rubbed his hands together and said, “Then let’s send a message by carrier pigeon immediately.”
“No,” Guo Zhou waved his hand, “Leaving behind a written message might be disadvantageous for us in the future. Therefore, this can only be passed on verbally, so we can deny it later if necessary. Besides, your uncle wants you to meet someone.”
“Who?”
“Yue Junxian.”
“Yue Junxian?”
“Hmm, Yue Junxian is the son of the man that kid is going to see for treatment. And Yue Junxian, heh heh, he is a genius with a Dual-Attribute Spirit Root!”
“What!” Guo Yuheng couldn’t help but be filled with envy and intense jealousy. While he had no Spirit Root, this person had a Dual Spirit Root. The heavens were too unfair, giving such a blessing to others—just sharing one with him would have been enough.
“He has yet to join our sect, but it’s said that the Second Elder has taken a fancy to him and accepted him as a disciple. He began his cultivation journey at the age of twelve, only his father couldn’t bear to let him go, which is why they agreed he would officially join the sect at eighteen,” Guo Zhou continued to explain.
“So, it’s this year, but his father suddenly fell ill, causing him to postpone his plans. If we take this opportunity to cure his father and you befriend him, then he will undoubtedly see you as a good friend.”
Guo Yuheng gave a thumbs-up, “Uncle Seven, you’re really brilliant. This is killing two birds with one stone, not only getting rid of Shi Hao but also becoming friends with a future powerhouse!”
Guo Zhou showed a proud demeanor and patted Guo Yuheng on the shoulder, “You have much to learn. Whether the Guo Family continues to prosper in the future depends on you.”
“Yes, Uncle Seven, I definitely won’t disappoint you!” Guo Yuheng quickly nodded in respectful agreement.
After getting ready and taking many Elixirs with them, they hastily set off on the road.
——Being a Pill Master, Guo Zhou naturally had free access to the Pill Yard. His request to bring Guo Yuheng along saw no opposition from the Pill Yard.
Thus, the uncle and nephew pair desperately hastened their journey. They intended to reach Changming Country ahead of time, “persuade” a Martial Venerable to strike, and ambush Shi Hao midway to prevent any chance of contact with Yue Junxian.
Therefore, they traveled day and night, exhausting four strong horses, managing to arrive at the Imperial Capital of Changming Country in just seventeen days.