My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 9: Challenge

"Xiao Ba, this child, is really lucky."

The old butler immersed himself in joy and sighed, "Even the precious White Jade Silver Ginseng can be found."

"Yes, indeed," Chen Wuji nodded. "Does Xiao Ba know that this is White Jade Silver Ginseng?"

"I don't know. I only told her that these radishes are very precious and will greatly help Young Master. She couldn't wait to send them as a filial gift to her master."

The old butler laughed, "I just felt a bit embarrassed that these radishes were picked up, so I asked me to deliver them."

"Is that so?" Chen Wuji also smiled. "It's rare for this girl to be thoughtful."

Looking at the loyalty levels of Nie Xiaoxiao and Nie Shuangshuang on the panel, they had indeed reached 60.

"In that case, Uncle Ge, go buy her a Yunluo skirt as a reward."

Closing the panel, Chen Wuji said, "As for the matter of the White Jade Silver Ginseng, don't tell anyone."

"Understood, Young Master, you can rest assured."

The old butler straightened his back and said in a deep voice.

Then, he put down the remaining radishes, stepped back, and closed the door.

Chen Wuji took a deep breath.

Checking the other radishes, he found two more White Jade Silver Ginseng.

Three White Jade Silver Ginseng in total, one large and two small.

This kind of precious medicine, when combined with other medicinal materials, should be brewed into Nurturing Spirit Soup or made into Nurturing Spirit Pills for the best absorption effect.

However, with Chen Wuji's cultivation at the Ninth Layer of Perfection, even if he only ate the slices of White Jade Silver Ginseng, he could absorb 99% of the energy, nourishing his five viscera and strengthening his spirit.

For this reason, Chen Wuji didn't waste any time. He bought other medicinal materials and directly sliced the three White Jade Silver Ginseng, boiled them into juice, and then swallowed them, using his cultivation to absorb the energy.

Once the energy of the precious medicine entered his stomach, it quickly spread, first enveloping his organs, then rushing straight to his head through his throat.

In an instant, Chen Wuji felt another refinement of his five viscera and six bowels, his brain became clear, and his thinking became agile, as if he were soaking in cool water in the middle of summer.

...

Xiong Gang.

"Any results?"

In the spacious hall, Xiong Zengtong's face was as calm as water as he asked, "Who are the people who have had conflicts and clashes with the second brother recently?"

"Reporting to the gang leader, within the past ten days, the people who had conflicts with the deputy gang leader include Zhao Feihu from the Black Tiger Martial Hall, Lin Yuan from the constables, Hu Daqiang from the Big Knife Gang... and Chen Wuji from the Hidden Dragon Gate!"

On the left side of the hall, a square-faced man bowed and reported, "Among them, during the deputy gang leader's disappearance, the suspicious individuals were Zhao Feihu, Lin Yuan, and Chen Wuji!"

"These three individuals, Lin Yuan is at the Sixth Layer of Body Refining, Zhao Feihu is at the Seventh Layer of Body Refining, and Chen Wuji has also just broken through to the Seventh Layer of Body Refining."

"Among them, the one who poses the greatest threat to the deputy gang leader is Zhao Feihu!"

"Why?" Xiong Zengtong, upon hearing this, said calmly.

"Because Zhao Feihu, like the deputy gang leader, has reached the Blood Transformation Great Perfection. As for Chen Wuji, who has just broken through to the Seventh Layer of Body Refining, it would already be good if he can stabilize his cultivation at this level. It is impossible for him to harm the deputy gang leader." The square-faced man said seriously.

"That makes sense."

Xiong Zengtong nodded.

"So, what I mean is, find an opportunity to capture Zhao Feihu and interrogate him..."

"No." Xiong Zengtong shook his head. "You go find someone to test Chen Wuji."

"What?" The square-faced man was astonished.

The others also looked puzzled.

The suspect with the highest probability is Zhao Feihu, but they are targeting Chen Wuji?

Could it be that Zhao Feihu has some relationship with their gang leader?

"How do we test him?" the horse-faced man asked cautiously.

"Chen Wuji has just broken through to the Seventh Layer of Body Refining, right? Find someone who has reached the Blood Transformation Great Perfection to challenge him. Then we will know if he has concealed his true strength and if he poses a threat to the second brother!" Xiong Zengtong said expressionlessly.

Upon hearing this, the others exchanged glances and didn't ask any further.

"Understood!"

...

Chen Family's courtyard.

In the practice room.

Chen Wuji sat cross-legged, drank a bowl of White Jade Silver Ginseng Water, and absorbed the medicinal effects through cultivation.

In the next moment, he could clearly perceive that his mental state was getting better and better.

At the Nurturing Spirit stage of the Body Refining Eighth Layer, progress mainly relied on honing.

However, Chen Wuji found that with the perfect martial arts techniques, the speed of improvement in this stage could be increased.

Whether it was boxing, knife skills, or swordsmanship, reaching the perfect realm meant touching the artistic conception.

The difference lay in the grade of the martial arts techniques. The lower the grade, the weaker the artistic conception touched and the less help it provided in perception.

But if there were more perfect martial arts techniques, the energy could cause a qualitative change.

Chen Wuji's martial arts techniques were perfect in all four disciplines.

This greatly enhanced the promotion of Nurturing Spirit.

In addition to the assistance of White Jade Silver Ginseng Water, in just four days, Chen Wuji had achieved a preliminary level of Nurturing Spirit.

His five senses had become almost twice as sharp.

With his eyes closed, he could hear the heartbeat of someone approaching from five zhang away.

If they were within one zhang, he could even faintly perceive the other person's emotional fluctuations, the slightest changes.

This was...

"Master, something's not right. Someone has come to challenge us!"

Han Ying's urgent voice came from the ground.

Chen Wuji collected his thoughts, slowly stopped cultivating, and emerged from underground.

"A challenge?"

Opening the door and facing Han Ying's angry and nervous expression, Chen Wuji calmly asked, "Who has come to challenge us?"

"A wanderer, nicknamed 'King Spear,' named Luobotu!"

Han Ying quickly said, "This guy must have taken the wrong medicine. He brought a large group of people and is blocking the entrance, declaring that he wants to challenge you, Master!"

"Luobotu?"

Chen Wuji walked and pondered, "Isn't this Luobotu an experienced expert at the Body Refining Seventh Layer? It seems that he achieved Blood Transformation mastery several years ago."

"That's the person!"

Han Ying exclaimed indignantly, "We haven't offended him, but this guy suddenly came to challenge us. He knows that Master just made a breakthrough, yet he invited a large group of people to witness it, forcing Master to take action. He's gone mad with the desire for fame. Even if he wins, what can he gain?"

"Perhaps, what he wants is not just victory." Chen Wuji narrowed his eyes.

He smelled the scent of a conspiracy.

The original body had almost no enemies, yet this Luobotu suddenly appeared, bringing a group of people to challenge them.

No matter how you looked at it, it seemed like a stone thrown to ask for directions.

To make an experienced expert at the Body Refining Seventh Layer willingly take action, the person behind the scenes must have paid a considerable price.

There were few people in the county town with such strength and financial resources.

Chen Wuji quickly narrowed down his target.

The Xiong Gang, Xiong Zengtong!

He had finally set his sights on Xiong Zengming, who had gone missing.

Sure enough.

When Chen Wuji followed Han Ying to the entrance, he quickly scanned the crowd and saw Xiong Zengtong standing among them, expressionless and coldly staring at him from a high position.

Regarding this, Chen Wuji glanced at him and then withdrew his gaze, landing on a man in his forties with a long spear and a slender figure, exuding a cold and fierce aura.

"King Spear, Luobotu?"

"That's me!"

Luobotu lightly shouted, clasping his fists and saluting, "I heard that Master Chen has made a breakthrough to the Body Refining Seventh Layer and greatly increased his strength. I..."

"Challenging me may result in death. Are you sure you want to challenge?"