parentshiftbook Chapter 83 Strategy
Chapter 83 Strategy
Even with a fast horse, it would take two days to return from Xishan to Dongyang Sect.
Lu is injured, so the three of them can only travel by car, and they can't go fast even if they want to.
In the evening, the three stopped to rest in a market town outside the mountains.
Taking advantage of Wei Jin's absence, Ge Long approached Lu Cheng:
"Junior Brother Lu, what do you think of what I told you during the day?"
Despite most of the day having passed, Lu Cheng's injuries had not shown any significant improvement.
The Blood Burning Secret Technique relies on a special method of manipulating Qi and blood to stimulate the physical body.
After the secret technique ended, although there were no injuries, the physical exertion was no less than that of a serious illness.
Fortunately, as long as the original source is not damaged, it can be gradually repaired.
In Lu Cheng's condition, one Lesser Rejuvenation Pill a day would allow him to walk freely in three days and recover his strength in five days.
But it will probably take half a month to fully recover.
If you have medicines such as aged ginseng or Ganoderma lucidum, you can speed up the recovery process.
Lu Cheng lay pale on the bed, looking at Ge Long, and said with interest:
"Please explain in detail, senior brother."
Ge Long nodded:
"Falling Star Peak is not a place where Master Wansheng has absolute authority. Although blood ties are strong, they must still take a backseat to interests."
"Wan Chuan's talent and strength are both quite average. If he didn't have the backing of the peak master, he would never have been able to sit in this position."
"This also shows that Luoxing Peak lacks a presentable representative among the younger generation."
"With Junior Brother Lu's formidable talent, he is perfectly suited to be the face of this sect. Even Senior Uncle Wansheng, as the peak master, has to give way."
"The resources you receive then will be no less than those of Wan Chuan."
"It won't be long before we completely overwhelm Wan Chuan."
Lu Cheng nodded:
"What Senior Brother said is true. It is impossible for a sect to be without internal strife, but its foundation still lies in its strength."
"But, it might not be appropriate to take the initiative to seek out Master Wansheng."
Ge Long smiled and shook his head:
"No, no. Wouldn't taking the initiative to go and find them leave one with a reputation for being untrustworthy?"
"But on the other hand, it's fine if Uncle Wan takes the initiative to find you."
"When the elder preached, each disciple could ask a question about spiritual practice."
"Junior Brother is about to break through, and Elder Cui Yuan also cultivates the Lesser Longevity Technique, so it's perfectly normal for Junior Brother to ask about this."
"In this way, Junior Brother will naturally come into the sight of the elders of each peak. At that time, you can just make your request."
"We can achieve both appearance and substance, reputation and practical benefits."
Lu Cheng nodded:
"I understand what you mean, senior brother."
"However, there is one more question I would like to ask you, senior."
Before Lu Cheng could finish his question, Ge Long spoke up:
"I know what you want to ask, junior brother."
"Although we haven't known each other for long, I can tell that you're not a troublemaker, so I won't hide anything from you."
"My talent is average. I entered the martial arts world at the age of sixteen and only reached the perfection of my internal strength at the age of twenty."
"But we waited two years for the subsequent cultivation methods."
"In the end, we had no other choice but to turn to Wan Chuan."
"Since then, I have been following Wan Chuan around, and it has been six years now."
"Logically speaking, let alone six years, even sixty years should not be enough to cause any other dissent."
"But Wan Chuan is really... In six years, apart from breaking through to the Body Refinement Realm in martial arts, he has made no progress whatsoever in anything else."
"I've done countless missions like this one over the past six years, but all I could do was go along with his nonsense."
"Take yourself, junior brother, for example. You should be focusing on your cultivation and seeking a breakthrough, but what has been the result?"
"Yet you were dragged into this mess. If you didn't have that secret technique, what chance would you have had of surviving against a body-refining martial artist?"
"Not only that, but his distribution of rewards for each mission was also completely unfair."
"In short, I have done my best in the past six years. If I don't get rid of Wan Chuan now, I'm afraid I will be trapped in the early stages."
"Even if my junior brother cannot replace me, he can still cause him to lose power. For me, that is enough."
Lu Cheng nodded and said no more.
As the largest sect in the entire prefecture, the closer one gets to the sect's headquarters, the more bustling it becomes.
Down the mountain, in addition to the market town established by the Dongyang Sect itself, many other martial artists have spontaneously formed small trading markets.
The variety of items was dazzling, even more abundant than in Yangcheng County.
It contains many highly nourishing ingredients such as ginseng and deer antler.
Upon learning that Lu Cheng was suffering from a deficiency of vital energy, Ge Long actually bought him a 20-year-old ginseng.
Lu Cheng declined briefly but then accepted the offer.
Twenty-year-old ginseng isn't too precious, and I happen to need it right now.
If it succeeds, it will be a great help to Ge Long.
……
Three days later, the three returned to Juyun Peak.
At this point, Lu Cheng was already able to walk freely.
Upon returning home, he found a letter from Zhang Lin on the floor of his room.
It is said that Xuanming and the other two finally had some free time to guide them in studying the martial arts.
The three of them came over several times, but they never saw anyone. So they asked Lu Cheng to go find them after he received the letter.
Lu Cheng thought for a moment, then picked up his pen and wrote a few letters.
The apprentice-acceptance ceremony will be held in less than half a month.
After the ceremony, Xuanming and the other two would return to Yangcheng.
Send them the letter in advance, so that they won't forget it if something else comes up.
The letter to the escort agency mainly contained details about the Dongyang Sect.
Whether it's the exorbitant tuition fees or the shady dealings involved in the "transmission of skills," the three镖头 (bodyguards/escorts) should be prepared for it in advance.
The matter in Liujia Village concerns the communication of the blood-activating powder.
They had previously planned to transport the medicinal herbs to Dongyang County for sale.
If that's the case, Lu Cheng will take some time to go and refine it.
There was nothing he could do; Liu Cong had swindled him out of five thousand taels of silver, leaving Lu Cheng with almost no savings left.
There will be nearly three thousand taels of "tuition fees" every year, so it's really not feasible not to make money.
The message to Zhao Cheng was purely about reminiscing.
When they arrived at Zhang Lin's place, Xuanming and the other two were teaching the three of them martial arts.
The three of them clearly knew some inside information, and upon learning that Lu Cheng had joined Falling Star Peak, they all looked hesitant to speak.
Upon learning that Lu Cheng was in the midst of a breakthrough, the three exchanged shocked glances. The old Taoist Xuanming pulled Lu Cheng to a secluded spot and whispered:
"Lu Cheng, the Dongyang Sect is a complex place. You must remember to keep a low profile in everything you do, focus on your cultivation, and not get too involved in other trivial matters."
Lu Cheng nodded and bowed to Xuan Ming and Xuan Yuan and Xuan Yun, who were not far away.
It's already quite rare that you could offer this one point.
A smart person should naturally know what to do.
Unfortunately, although Lu Cheng was a smart man, he had already fallen into the trap.
After handing the three letters to Xuanming, Lu Cheng lost all interest in exchanging them.
I bought some tonics at the clinic and returned to my residence.
Before evening, an elder and two disciples came to the door.
Fortunately, they only asked about the bandit suppression operation once.
Not long after, Ge Long arrived, his face beaming with undisguised excitement:
"Junior Brother Lu, are you aware that Wan Chuan has been taken to Falling Star Peak and imprisoned!"
"It seems that Liu Cong's death has had a more serious impact than I expected, Junior Brother Lu. Our chance has come."
Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng couldn't help but feel a slight ripple in his heart.
If we can get the support of Yifeng, then refining evil spirits... might not be a difficult task!
……
Three days later, Lu Cheng sat in the main hall of Juyun Peak.
The main hall was filled with nearly a hundred people, making a lot of noise.
As the bell tolled three times, the hall fell silent instantly.
A middle-aged man in his forties appeared at the entrance of the main hall behind him.
"Elder Cui has arrived!"