“Jiang Xiu Cheng, didn’t the Medicine King Lotus Seed your family’s Jiang Yuan used last time work?”
Jiang Xiu Cheng shook his head and said, “The Ancestral Master said that the item is indeed remarkable, but it’s not of great help for breaking through to a Grandmaster, unless it’s from the entire Medicine King, which, of course, is impossible. So it wasn’t used.”
That Medicine King was actually meant for the family’s Ancestral Masters.
Unfortunately, Wang Sheng appeared halfway through.
They could only give up.
“Is this spiritual pill of any help?”
“Unclear, we’ve also obtained spiritual pills before, but none truly helped the Ancestral Master cross the threshold of Grandmaster.”
Spiritual pills are precious; the three families can’t refine them, but there are still ways to obtain them.
They had tried before and failed.
At this time, Zhao Ji spoke up and said, “Our Ancestral Master said, unless it’s a spiritual pill combined from at least seven types of Spiritual Medicines, otherwise, it’s of little use.”
“Regardless, it’s worth a try.”
In the end, the three sent others to look after the younger generation while they themselves hurried back home.
Jiang Xiu Cheng then saw his family’s elderly Ancestral Master, an old and feeble Ninth Grade Martial Artist.
If it weren’t for the constant maintenance with Spiritual Medicine, it would be more than just a decline.
“Xiu Cheng, what brings you here?”
Jiang Xiu Cheng repeated the matter.
“This is the spiritual pill, Ancestral Master.”
The Jiang Family Ancestral Master took the spiritual pill in hand and pinched a bit off the Spiritual Medicine to taste.
“Undoubtedly a Spiritual Medicine, and the ones used in it must be more than five types.”
The Jiang Family Ancestral Master was not a human-shaped detection machine, so he couldn’t determine it most accurately, but he could roughly judge the number.
“Ancestral Master, this thing…”
“It’s useful; this is also the last try. In a few years, there might not even be a chance to try.”
“Yes, Ancestral Master, I won’t bother you further.”
Jiang Xiu Cheng knew that what followed was the Ancestral Master preparing for a breakthrough.
“Hmm, go on down, and remember, regardless of whether I break through or not, maintain a good relationship with that force.
Being able to casually produce a spiritual pill of this level, it’s very possible they are one of those very few secretive forces harboring a Great Grandmaster, and even if they are not as formidable as those nine Great Grandmasters, they are still not to be trifled with.”
“Yes!”
Jiang Xiu Cheng nodded.
The moment they saw the gift from the village head was a spiritual pill, they already had their suspicions.
They seemed ordinary, but there was undoubtedly a major player involved.
It was that person wearing a mask, riding a white tiger.
The relationship must be well-cultivated.
Embracing a powerful patron was also a ladder for the family’s enhancement.
All three Clan Elders of the Ninth Grade Martial Artists were only a step away from crossing the threshold, so the breakthrough did not take as long as imagined.
It was mainly about piercing through that barrier.
Three days later, within the Jiang Family, a powerful aura burst forth first, followed by the Zhao Family, and finally, the Zheng Family.
All three Clan Elders successfully made their breakthroughs.
Not long after, a meeting was held among the three newly advanced Grandmaster Level Martial Artists.
The three had been brothers in their younger years, which was precisely why the relationship among the three families was so close that even a Medicine King could be shared.
“You old fellows, you’ve all succeeded, haven’t you!”
“If you, Old Ghost Jiang, succeeded, how could we possibly fail?”
All three were in high spirits; breaking through to Grandmaster added more than a hundred years to their lifespans—how could they not be overjoyed.
After briefly exchanging pleasantries, they got down to business.
The Jiang Family Ancestral Master said, “The purpose of today’s meeting goes without saying, right?”
“Is there a need to say it? Of course, it’s to be on good terms. That powerful individual is most likely the same person who intervened on behalf of the three counties previously. We don’t need to do anything deliberately, just protect the three counties well,” the Zheng Family Ancestral Master said without hesitation.
Having consumed that spiritual pill, they had decided to cling tightly to this strong support.
“That spiritual pill, at the very least, combines more than nine types of Spiritual Medicines, and its medicinal properties are gentle, able to continuously replenish Qi Blood Power, making it extremely suitable for us old folks.”
After using the spiritual pill, they had gained a deeper understanding of it.
“Indeed, this spiritual pill may only have the effect of replenishing Qi-Blood, which isn’t particularly special, but for some old Ninth Grade Martial Artists like us, it’s nothing short of Divine Medicine.”
Is the Ten-Complete Great Replenishing Pill special?
In the world of spiritual pills, it’s not particularly unique, having only the effect of replenishing Qi-Blood.
What’s remarkable is that this replenishment method is slow and steady, very well-suited for these old fellows.
The Jiang Family Ancestral Master said, “I’ve decided, next time we compete, we’ll follow that esteemed individual’s lead.”
The Zhao Family Ancestral Master and Zheng Family Ancestral Master’s expressions changed, and they said in unison, “Leave it to you, indeed!”
Young or old, Jiang’s Ancestral Master had always been shameless, and that hadn’t changed.
But their decision was the same.
They had reached this point because following the Jiang’s Ancestral Master meant there was meat to eat.
“Together! Together!”
This became the basic strategy of the three families.
They were determined to hold onto this powerful patron!
…
After Wang Sheng returned to the fort, he continued to study the Jade Scroll.
After some time spent studying, he was getting a clue, discerning some of Stargazing Valley Master’s techniques.
The technique of affixing Divine Thought onto the Jade Scroll.
Now, he was about to give it a try.
“First, concentrate the Divine Thought, then allow this concentrated part to touch the Jade Scroll, and then…”
A few minutes later, Wang Sheng showed a look of surprise; he had succeeded.
“The process was much simpler than I thought, probably because my Divine Thought emerged very early. And now, for the important part: the power of language…”