Chapter 126: Secrets of War (3)
Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations
"If you lack pills or natural treasures, don't hesitate to tell me." Yang Zhongyi patted Lin Shen's shoulder.
Lin Shen looked at him steadily and nodded.
"Thank you!"
This time, his tone was much more sincere.
From their previous interactions, Lin Shen had noticed that although Yang Zhongyi was a descendant of the Yang family, one of the five great families, he seemed to be in a delicate situation there.
At the very least, the resources he had were far inferior to Yan Xing, Xue Feng, and Chong Yanhe, who were also disciples of the five great families.
It was even worse than some of the disciples of the ten prestigious houses.
Otherwise, with Yang Zhongyi's aptitude, he wouldn't still be at the Qi Transformation Stage.
In a time like this, Yang Zhongyi was willing to spare his resources to help Lin Shen. If he didn't treat him as a true friend, he wouldn't have done this at all.
Keeping this thought in mind, Lin Shen changed the topic.
"Let's not talk about me. What about you guys? How have you been recently?"
"What else can we do? Su and I are only at the Qi Transformation Stage.
We can't accept many crusade missions that allow us to go out. We can only accept some on-duty missions to earn some hard money."
Despite pretending to be pitiful, Yang Zhongyi couldn't help but smile.
"However, my cultivation level increased quite quickly. I just broke through to the ninth level of Qi Transformation yesterday. That's why I invited you and Su out to drink and celebrate!"
Lin Shen nodded to himself.
Yang Zhongyi had already been stuck at the seventh level of Qi Transformation for quite some time. After entering the academy, his cultivation resources had increased, and he had accumulated a lot. It was reasonable for him to break through two stages in two months.
"What about you?" Lin Shen looked at Su Nian.
Su Nian took a sip of wine and said calmly, "Even Zhongyi has broken through. How can I be worse than him?"
"Hey, Su, what do you mean? Are you saying that my aptitude is inferior to yours?"
"Isn't that the truth?"
"Bullshit! Lin is a different story, but how can I be worse than you?"
"I broke through to the ninth level of Qi Transformation seven days earlier than you."
"It's only seven days. What can that prove?"
Lin Shen was caught between laughter and tears as he watched the two of them bicker. He shook his head.
Suddenly, he remembered something. He took out two walnut-sized green gem-like fruits from his storage bag and placed them on the table.
This sudden action immediately attracted Yang Zhongyi and Su Nian's attention. The two of them stopped bickering and turned around.
"Lin, what are these?" Yang Zhongyi asked curiously.
"Spirit Breath Fruit."
"So it's the Spirit... Spirit Breath Fruit?!"
Yang Zhongyi widened his eyes in shock.
As a disciple of influential families, he naturally had heard of them.
This was the most important main material for refining the Breath Gathering Pill!
Su Nian looked surprised.
The Spirit Breath Fruit was very difficult to find. Even the Merit Hall didn't have it. Where did Lin Shen get it?
However, what shocked them even more was that Lin Shen picked up a Spirit Breath Fruit with each hand and placed it in front of the two of them.
"I have no use for them. I believe it'll be of greater use in your hands."
"Lin..."
Yang Zhongyi and Su Nian were both shocked and looked at Lin Shen in a daze.
The Spirit Breath Fruit was abnormally rare. Even if Lin Shen had no use for it, he could exchange it for items worth at least seven or eight minor merits. However, he had given it to them without hesitation, which was really touching.
"Don't be so sentimental."
Lin Shen scolded jokingly.
"Let me make this clear first. I'm only in charge of giving you the Spirit Breath Fruit. As for the other materials needed to refine the Breath Gathering Pill and the alchemist, you have to find them yourselves."
Yang Zhongyi came back to his senses and put away the Spirit Breath Fruit. He patted his chest and laughed.
"Don't worry, leave the alchemy to me. I still have some connections!"
Su Nian also couldn't hide his joy.
The most difficult part of refining the Breath Gathering Pill was to find the Spirit Breath Fruit.
As for alchemists, it was relatively easier to find.
They could always spend some merit points to get the alchemists of the Nine Yang Academy's Alchemy Pavilion to help them. The Merit Hall had this exchange program.
As long as they refined the Breath Gathering Pill, with their cultivation level, they could directly advance to the Long Breath Stage after consuming the pills.
How could they not be overjoyed?
Lin Shen had helped them so much this time!
However, Yang Zhongyi and Su Nian both knew that it would sound too polite to say words of gratitude right now. They could only hide their feelings.
With everyone in a good mood, the atmosphere in the private room became even more lively.
After everyone had a few drinks, Yang Zhongyi finally talked about the real reason why he had invited Lin Shen over.
"A demon tribe in the Dragon Abyss Mountain Range?" Lin Shen raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"That's right." Yang Zhongyi nodded. "You should know about the five great demonic divisions of the Dragon Abyss Mountain Range, right?"
Of course, Lin Shen knew.
There were many demon tribes in the Dragon Abyss Mountain Range, and their strengths varied. However, it was publicly acknowledged that the tiger, python, bear, fox, and eagle tribes were the strongest.
Therefore, they were called the five great demonic tribes by human cultivators.
"The five great demonic tribes live in the depths of the Dragon Abyss Mountain Range all year round. Apart from a few low-level spiritual beasts, they rarely appear outside the mountain range. However, they have been acting abnormally recently!
"Apart from the Fox Tribe, which is secretive all year round, and the Eagle Tribe, which is arrogant and rarely interacts with other tribes, the Tiger, Python, and Bear Tribes have been appearing in the periphery of the mountain range recently and attacking cultivators.
Many cultivators in Dragonside City have already died at their hands.
The three great sects are furious because of this. According to the news I received, it won't be long before the three great sects join forces to launch a counterattack against the three demonic tribes!
"According to past years' experience, our academy should also send disciples to participate in the battle. This is also a good opportunity for the disciples to earn a lot of merit points!"
Lin Shen was surprised.
This was the first time he had heard of such a secret.
Fighting against the demons... That seemed to be a good idea!
Earning merit points wasn't the most important thing to him. The key was that he could take the opportunity to activate the effect of Testify by Killing. It might be a great opportunity to quickly increase his strength!
Thinking of this, Lin Shen couldn't help but feel tempted.
Su Nian's eyes were bright as well, and it was obvious that he was also quite tempted. Of course, he would do it to earn more merit points.
In fact, any academy disciple with a bit of ambition wouldn't reject such an opportunity.
Although it was dangerous to fight with the demons, how could one not encounter danger if one wanted to increase their strength?
As long as there were enough benefits, many disciples would jump at the opportunity!
"When will it be?" Lin Shen asked.
Yang Zhongyi pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Such a large-scale war usually requires a lot of preparation time. I think we should wait until after the rank challenge." Lin Shen nodded to himself.
That was good news. At that time, he should have broken through to the sixth level of the Long Breath Stage, or even reached the seventh level. He could also condense his sixth clone, which would significantly increase his strength.. He would probably be able to achieve more on the battlefield!