This day.
In Yangping Mountain.
With a squish, a plump, finger-long white worm with a single black horn on its head was stepped on by a black cloth boot, bursting out a large amount of green juice.
"These damn tree worms are so disgusting. The juice can't be washed off. I'll have to get a new pair of shoes when I go back."
Zhang Ding looked at the green sticky liquid on his shoes and couldn't help but curse.
"Brother Lin, don't underestimate this kind of worm on the mountain. If you get bitten, you won't be able to get out of bed for two or three days."
Lin Sheng, who was behind him, nodded. He glanced at the flat body of the worm, which was no longer recognizable, and paid more attention to the figures of a few people dressed in plain clothes and wearing headscarves in the distance.
These people were clearly not from their Hunting Beast Hall based on their attire.
"These people are here to hunt, they are not from our Hunting Beast Hall, don't mind them."
Following Lin Sheng's gaze, Zhang Ding's eyes also swept over and he explained indifferently.
"Yangping Mountain is quite large, and there are many beasts in it, including many valuable Spirit Beasts. Our Zhenshan Tower cannot completely take it all, so Yangping Mountain is open to the outside world, but you need to pay a sum of silver, and three tenths of the harvest from the mountain must also be handed over."
"So that's how it is." Lin Sheng understood in his heart, but compared to Zhang Ding, he thought deeper.
This Yangping Mountain is indeed a rare treasure land.
It is rich in Spirit Beast resources, and Zhenshan Tower being the top power in Lin'an County is also greatly related to this large mountain.
If someone said such a treasure land wouldn't attract covetous eyes, Lin Sheng would absolutely not believe it. Even Chief Ouyang of Zhenshan Tower, who is a great expert in the Blood Transportation Realm, might not be able to completely monopolize Yangping Mountain.
In the end, some benefits still have to be given up. After all, there is not only one Zhenshan Tower in Lin'an County, and Zhenshan Tower is not the only one with experts in the Blood Transportation Realm.
Therefore, opening up to the outside world is likely a concession made by Zhenshan Tower.
It is likely that many of the people who enter the mountain to hunt have powerful forces in the County Town behind them.
"Brother Lin, the Tusker Mountain Pig we are going to deal with this time is a big guy, so be careful then."
At this moment, Zhang Ding suddenly spoke up to remind him.
"Yes, that Tusker Mountain Pig is very strong. Even Chief Wang might not be able to win in strength against this beast in a head-on confrontation, and this beast has thick skin that ordinary people might not even be able to cut through with knives and swords."
An old hunter behind him also chimed in, his face unconsciously showing a hint of solemnity.
"However, it's a good thing that this kind of beast is very stupid, and its fat body has poor flexibility. As long as you set traps in advance and are careful, nothing major will happen."
As if afraid of scaring Lin Sheng, Zhang Ding explained with a smile.
"I understand, Zhang Ge, I'll be careful."
Lin Sheng nodded solemnly at Zhang Ding's reminder.
Regarding this Tusker Mountain Pig, there are naturally relevant records in the hundred beast compendium.
When he received the mission, he specifically looked at the information about the Tusker Mountain Pig and had a certain understanding of this thing. It was indeed not comparable to the likes of the Yangjiao Huan (ram-horned badger).
"I wonder what grade of beast this Tusker Mountain Pig will be. I guess it should be in the upper ranks of the mortal grade."
Lin Sheng guessed in his heart.
He had never seen a high-grade mortal beast before and didn't know what kind of absorption effect it would have. The more he thought about it, the more he looked forward to it.
The benefits of the Hunting Beast Hall, besides high income, also include being able to come into contact with various rare Spirit Beasts, which is the most important thing for him.
Seeing that the atmosphere behind him was a little silent, Zhang Ding seemed to want to liven up the atmosphere and said to the few people.
"Brothers, don't look at this mission as a bit risky. I heard from Chief Wang that this mission is because a rich man in the County Town wants a pair of Tusker Mountain Pig tusks to forge a pair of weapons. As long as this mission is completed, everyone in our Ninth Squad will receive a blood nourishment pill as a reward and two taels of silver as a reward."
"blood nourishment pill!?"
Hearing Zhang Ding's words, the few people behind him were obviously a little surprised, but soon all showed a look of joy. It was clear that this blood nourishment pill had a considerable attraction for them.
The name blood nourishment pill sounds like a pill that replenishes qi and blood.
Seeing the change in their expressions, Lin Sheng also understood that this blood nourishment pill seemed a bit unusual.
As if knowing that Lin Sheng didn't understand these things, Zhang Ding explained while leading the way.
"Brother Lin, this blood nourishment pill is a good thing. Unlike the ordinary qi and blood medicinal soups on the market, this pill is refined from the blood of real Spirit Beasts. Although the Spirit Beast blood content in it is extremely diluted, its effect is not comparable to ordinary pills."
"For Martial Artists who have not yet entered the Body Tempering Realm, one pill can save two months of cultivation time and has many benefits for Martial Artists to condense qi and blood. Even if Martial Artists who have already entered Body Tempering take it, although the effect will be greatly reduced, it can still strengthen their qi and blood a bit. Even if they don't use it themselves, they can sell it for a good price."
"It can actually shorten cultivation time!?"
Hearing Zhang Ding's words, Lin Sheng's face showed surprise.
If the effect of this blood nourishment pill was really like this, then it could indeed be considered extraordinary.
It's just a pity that the effect will be greatly reduced for Martial Artists who have already entered the Body Tempering Realm.
However, for hunters who have not yet entered the Body Tempering Realm, this pill does indeed have a considerable temptation.
After all, in a place like the Hunting Beast Hall, entering Body Tempering earlier means having more ability to protect oneself, and both status and salary will be significantly improved compared to before.
Looking at it this way, the effect of this pill cannot be underestimated.
Lin Sheng thought in his heart, no wonder those Spirit Beasts have such high value.
If pills like the blood nourishment pill can be made from Spirit Beast blood that has been diluted who knows how many times, then how strong would the effect of undiluted pills be?
Since there was nothing else to do, Lin Sheng directly asked the question in his heart.
"Zhang Ge, I wonder if there are any pills above this blood nourishment pill?"
"Naturally, there are. Among the pills refined from Spirit Beast blood, the blood nourishment pill is just the lowest grade. Above that is the blood enhancement pill."
Zhang Ding swung the firewood knife in his hand to cut off the obstructing branches and replied without looking back.
"The effect of this blood enhancement pill is much stronger than the blood nourishment pill. It has great benefits for Body Tempering Martial Artists. It can not only accelerate the cultivation progress of the Body Tempering Realm but also has a slight effect of strengthening the foundation. Although it is not as good as the Blood Condensing Pill, it is also a very precious treasure pill."
When he said this, Zhang Ding couldn't help but show a look of longing on his face.
"If I could get a blood enhancement pill, maybe I, Zhang, would also have a chance to break through the Forging Tendons Realm."