253 A Trap
Qin Huai even took the time to forge armor.
He used his own money and the Li family’s money to buy power stones from Ge Youqian. Ge Youqian was also very generous as some of the power stones were half sold and half given away. They were simply cheap.
Qin Huai naturally knew what Ge Youqian meant. As for the question that he had only figured out during the battle in the meeting hall, Qin Huai tacitly chose to forget about it. It was already a huge favor for someone to be willing to help you.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Qin Huai’s medicinal skills had successfully reached the level of precious medicine, and he had even cultivated his culinary skills to advanced.
Although the progress of the nine dragons true qi technique was impressive, it was increasing at a turtle speed of 2% every day. As for the white dragon force, it had also steadily broken through the 300-point barrier. Coupled with the cultivation progress of the nine dragons true qi technique, it had reached 357%.
The young dragon in his body had also grown a section, and the ten white dragons had become more majestic and powerful.
The ancient azure illusion force also increased by 9% to 63%. Qin Huai wanted to live in Azure Dragon Pass and accumulate the ancient azure illusion force to hundreds or even thousands in one go.
However, every time Azure Dragon Pass was activated, it required the consumption of a type of ore called force jade. The price of each piece was in the tens of thousands.
After becoming the sect master, Qin Huai did not feel rich. Instead, he felt that spending money was like running water, and he was getting more and more short of money.
A seemingly trivial matter would cost thousands of taels of silver.
And the most troublesome thing was that from the third day onwards, news of the Sacred Heart disciples being active at the edge of the Nine Dragons sect’s territory began to spread from September Hook. They seemed to have sensed that something was wrong.
They began to send people to probe and explore the situation of the Nine Dragons sect.
However, Qin Huai had sent people to send them back, so they were safe and sound for the time being.
…
On the pill refining field, Qin Huai stood on the high platform and scrutinized the disciples before him.
Most of them were much darker than half a month ago. It wasn’t because the sun was scorching hot. On the contrary, it was already winter, and the cold wind in Lingjiang City was bone-piercing.
It might not even be possible to see warm light shining on the world for several days.
Most of the disciples had been poisoned too much, causing their skin to become a little dizzy. Even the long breath technique, which had the effect of prolonging one’s life, could not be corrected in a short period of time.
However, the effect was good. Although half a month was not enough for their medical skills to improve by much, it was enough for their poison skills to advance by leaps and bounds. This was especially so under the meticulous guidance of a genius of the poison path like Qin Huai.
Moreover, Qin Huai had modified the green and white robes of the disciples of the Nine Dragons sect. There were many pockets in the long sleeves and many more in the arms.
As for what kind of poison to put inside and where to put it, Qin Huai did not impose any restrictions on this. It was all up to personal preference. This was also because he was afraid that the enemy would predict their movements and dodge.
The disciples of the Nine Dragons sect not only had their skin turned slightly black, but their eyes were also bloodshot, making them look even more ferocious.
“In the past few days, the evil cult followers of the Sacred Heart sect have harassed and attacked our mines, herbal fields, and our escort teams repeatedly…” Qin Huai said firmly. “Although it was only a test, their wild ambition is already clear.
“I don’t know what the rules of the Nine Dragons sect were in the past, but from now on… the biggest rule of the sect is that we won’t attack unless the enemy attacks us!
“If the enemy attacks, it means they are prepared. There’s this attempt to offend us… We have to eliminate the entire enemy in advance, be it by poisoning, bludgeoning, setting traps, and even sowing discord. As long as it’s a way to kill the enemy, you can use it!
“You must remember… By killing your enemy, only then can you, your family, and your friends live a happy and stable life.”
Qin Huai’s words were genuine. This was something he had personally experienced and understood. It was also the experience of his master Sun Yuanshan’s words and deeds.
Now, he was teaching it to the disciples of the Nine Dragons sect.
“Disciples of the Nine Dragons sect, listen up!”
“Yes!”
“Yes!”
“Yes…”
The disciples on the refining field shouted in unison.
“Disperse Niu Mountain, Erli River, and Dog Tree Mountain. Make sure to clean up the Sacred Heart believers around them.”
These were the locations of the Nine Dragons sect’s mines and medicinal fields. They were also the places that had been harassed the most by the Sacred Heart disciples recently.
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Niu Mountain, outside the mine.
A group of gray-robed and sack-clothed martial artists in the dense forest quickly approached. They held their breaths and walked briskly and carefully.
The twenty-odd people tried their best not to make a sound like ghosts.
Suddenly, the one-eyed man raised his hand, and the people behind him immediately stopped moving.
“This time, we’re not just killing people at the edge to test the waters. We’re going to sneak into the mine and thoroughly investigate the situation inside!” the one-eyed man whispered.
“Boss, this is too dangerous. This mountain is an important place in the Nine Dragons sect, so there are bone pattern realm experts guarding it.”
“You’re only at the fifth refinement…” someone behind him said in a low voice.
The one-eyed man sneered. “Of course, we’re not here to die. There’s naturally a big shot watching us from above. As long as we find out how many people are in Niu Mountain, spread the news. We can get a complete blood meal from great blood refinement experts.”
Hearing this, the eyes of the group of sacred heart disciples immediately lit up.
“Cheers!”
“Let’s go!”
The few people behind him seemed to have been injected with stimulants as they walked forward.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, the leaves on the ground flew up.
The leader of the group flipped 180 degrees on the spot, and the sky and earth instantly rose up from the ground.
“There’s a trap!” the one-eyed man shouted loudly. He was shocked when he saw the man hanging upside down.
“Ah! Help! Save me…”