Now promoted to the ninth level, coupled with the Holy Body of the Great Sun, Xu Qingxiao's physical fitness remains strong almost all the time.
He was extremely fast, and it originally took him two days to rush back to Nanyu Mansion.
But with Xu Qingxiao's speed now, it only takes three or four hours to reach Nanyu Mansion.
The gap between this is too big.
At least the money for buying a horse is saved.
Just as Xu Qingxiao was galloping along, the Alchemy God's voice sounded.
"Have you condensed the Holy Body of the Great Sun?"
Alchemy God's voice was a little surprised as he asked Xu Qingxiao.
"Well, senior, do you have any questions?"
Xu Qingxiao asked.
"There's nothing wrong with it, it's just that the medicinal materials we need to find are different."
"The Holy Body of the Great Sun has an incredible physique. You are now at the ninth level. If you are at the eighth level, you only need to gather four medicinal materials."
Alchemy God replied.
"Which four?"
Xu Qingxiao is very direct.
"Thousand-year-old purple jade coral, golden sun jade grass, three thousand years of spiritual tree roots, and a jar of the blood of the seventh-grade beast king."
The Alchemy God named four medicinal materials.
After hearing the recipe, some people in Xu Qingxiao were dumbfounded.
He didn't know what the thousand-year-old purple jade coral was.
Golden Yang Jade Grass, he didn’t know what it was,
He didn't even know what the spirit tree root heart was.
But the seventh-level beast king was worried, and Xu Qingxiao knew what it was.
A seventh-grade monster, and a beast king at that, needs a jar of blood? A beast king only needs a jar of blood, right?
What is the concept of a seventh-grade monster?
If seventh-level warriors are said to be very strong, then seventh-level monsters are naturally many times stronger than humans, let alone the beast king?
Although this kind of thing is called seventh-grade, its value is actually not weaker than that of sixth-grade, right?
"Want ten portions?"
Xu Qingxiao frowned slightly.
"No need for this. You don't need ten copies of the Breaking Realm Pill, just five. If you can't find similar medicinal materials, the rest can be counted as sixth grade."
Alchemy God replied calmly.
But these words made Xu Qingxiao feel uneasy.
Counted as level six?
Xu Qingxiao didn't know how expensive the sixth-grade medicinal materials were, but they were definitely not cheap.
The thing that can bring down the mighty Emperor Wu is indeed worthy of its reputation.
Xu Qingxiao said nothing.
The price is too high. To be honest, it would be easier and more convenient to obtain so many medicinal materials and use magic to improve your strength yourself.
Regarding the difficulty of the two, at least Xu Qingxiao thought that collecting medicinal materials was more difficult.
Seeing that Xu Qingxiao was silent, after a while, Alchemy God's voice sounded.
"Actually, don't think too much. You have to know that this realm-breaking pill has no side effects. It breaks through the realm directly. The further you go, the more terrifying it becomes."
"Not to mention other things, it's like practicing magic. It feels very fast in the beginning. After reaching the fifth level, one level and one heaven. At that time, you will find that without my help, no matter how many medicinal materials you use, you can't advance to the first level."
Alchemy God is very confident, but his words seem a bit brainwashing.
Xu Qingxiao didn't answer anything.
The reason is very simple. After the fifth grade comes the fifth grade. Now what are you thinking about in the long term?
Just take one step and see three steps.
If you take one step and see three hundred steps, is this still a human being?
"Senior, if someone practices strange arts and reaches the first level, can they solve the troubles caused by the strange arts?"
Xu Qingxiao stopped discussing the medicinal materials and asked about this matter.
"I don't know. Throughout the ages, there have been very few people who have practiced alien arts to the first level. Moreover, after reaching the first level, the level is completely different. You may not be able to tell that you have practiced alien arts."
Alchemy God's answer made Xu Qingxiao's heart sink.
But he didn't think much about it and continued on his way towards Nanyu Mansion.
Only half an hour later.
Xu Qingxiao suddenly spoke.
"Senior, can you refine poison? The kind that is colorless and odorless."
He suddenly spoke.
Asked this time.
"Poison? What do you want this for?"
"I know all the elixirs in the world, and I understand poisons, but"
The Alchemy God was a little curious, wondering what Xu Qingxiao wanted the poison for.
"Well, it's okay. If it's inconvenient for senior, forget it. It's junior who took the liberty."
Xu Qingxiao thought for a moment. The Ancient Alchemy Scripture knows all the elixir recipes in the world. If it is allowed to refine poison, it would indeed be overkill. Moreover, spiritual beings generally would not do such things, so Xu Qingxiao I feel a little presumptuous.
"It's not inconvenient."
"Refining poison is not a problem."
"but"
"You have to add more medicinal ingredients."
Alchemy God spoke seriously.
Xu Qingxiao: "."
Good guy, what did you think it was, but this is it?
At this moment, Xu Qingxiao was curious, why does this ancient alchemy scripture require so many medicinal materials?
Although the help is not free, why do you need so many medicinal materials?
An exchange of equal value is also possible. I help him do things, and he helps me make elixirs. This makes sense.
"Does this guy need some medicine to restore his strength?"
Suddenly, Xu Qingxiao thought of a possibility.
But whether it is yes or no, there is nothing to consider for the time being. It is not used for the time being. You can put it aside and wait until you calm down completely before studying this ancient alchemy scripture.
That's it.
An hour and a half later.
Outside Nanyufu City.
Xu Qingxiao is back.
As she galloped all the way, Xu Qingxiao's body was stained with a lot of dust, and her white clothes became a little untidy.
When they arrived at the city entrance, a familiar figure appeared.
"Brother Xu, oh, no, now I want to praise Wangu. What's going on? What happened? Did you encounter bandits and robbers?"
It's Yang Bao's voice.
He is guarding the city today.
I was bragging with my colleagues, but I didn't expect to see Xu Qingxiao at a casual glance.
Yang Bao was extremely excited when he met Xu Qingxiao again. Not long ago, Xu Qingxiao stole the show in Nanyu Mansion, and he followed suit.
After all, he personally escorted Xu Qingxiao to Nanyu Mansion, and they were known to each other. Many of his colleagues envied him.
I didn't expect to meet Xu Qingxiao here.
In an instant, when the guards in the city heard the three words Xu Qingxiao, their eyes immediately came over. Several smart people even gathered around, full of curiosity.
"It's okay. I ran too fast. There's some dust on my body. It's okay. It's okay. Brother Yang, why are you guarding the city here?"
Xu Qingxiao smiled and came to Yang Bao, looking very friendly.
"No, no, no, no, you are now Xu Wangu, I cannot bear the title of brother, I cannot bear it."
Hearing Xu Qingxiao call him brother, Yang Bao was extremely happy, but he also knew that there was superiority and inferiority.
Who is Xu Qingxiao now?
The number one talent in Nanyu Prefecture, with an eternal name, peerless articles, and the unquestioned number one person in the Great Wei Prefecture's exams, he is just a servant and a catcher, and cannot bear the title of Xu Qingxiao's brother.
"Speaking of which, I think you are older than me, so it's okay to call you brother."
Xu Qingxiao didn't care, but put her shoulder on Yang Bao casually.
The relationship between warriors and warriors is quite simple and formal. They bow to everyone when they see them, which is somewhat unnatural.
"Okay, thanks to my brother's respect, I will accept this call shamelessly."
"But Brother Xu, where have you been during this time? The whole Nanyu Mansion is discussing you. I thought you were in the manor, but I didn't expect you to go out?"
Yang Bao said with a smile, he didn't have much thought, he was touched and admired by Xu Qingxiao for giving him face like this.
These are the real scholars, the real talents, unlike those literati whose nostrils turn upward when they achieve something, and when they have some status, they want everyone to fawn over them.
Comparing it with Xu Qingxiao, it’s like the sky is the same as the earth.
Especially the other guards around them turned green when they saw how familiar Xu Qingxiao and Yang Bao were.
Acid green.
With Xu Qingxiao's status and Yang Bao's brotherhood, isn't this worthy of envy?
To put it bluntly, as long as Xu Qingxiao is willing to talk to Fujun, Yang Bao will be promoted immediately. This is the benefit of connections.
"Are they all talking about me? What are they talking about about me? Have the government examination results been released?"
Xu Qingxiao was a little curious. It was right for everyone to discuss themselves. After all, it was a peerless article, but six or seven days had passed before and after. Why were they still discussing themselves?
No topic?
If there is no topic, create some topic.
"It's not like the imperial court issued an imperial edict to say something about you. The purpose of the article is to be a peerless article, so that scholars all over the world must learn from your words."
"As a result, a group of scholars came to Tianming Mansion. They were very aggressive and wanted to discuss something with you."
"I don't know what it is exactly. Anyway, these people are not good guys. Tianming Mansion has been suppressing our Nanyu Mansion, and now we have finally suppressed them back."
"They are probably dissatisfied and want to cause trouble for you."
"But brother, if nothing else, a lot of people in our government office support you. If those scholars can't stand you, play rough or dirty, just say hello."
"I guarantee that they will never want to come to Nanyu Mansion again."
Yang Bao explained briefly and in detail, but he didn't understand it very well and could only give a rough idea.
The last few words showed their attitude. If the people in Tianming Mansion dare to really cause trouble for Xu Qingxiao, they will never let these guys go.
Xu Qingxiao was a little moved.
But more of them were surprised.
Intentional article?
When have you ever written a visionary article?
"Okay, as long as I say this, brother, I will go to the city first and treat you to a drink later. The Lord of the House will invite me to a banquet in a few days."
"I will definitely give you two good words. I promise to take care of someone's brother no matter what."
Xu Qingxiao didn't say it too directly, but the meaning was obvious.
Sure enough, as soon as he said this, Yang Bao became excited and almost cried.
"Brother, I accept your suggestion. No matter what, if you need us and my brothers somewhere in the future, just say something and we will definitely help you."
"No matter how dirty or tiring the job is, neither of my brothers will complain."
Yang Bao was very moved.
Really touched.
There is no other reason. Who is Xu Qingxiao? What is his identity?
To be honest, if Xu Qingxiao saw him and nodded, he would be happy. As for calling him brother, he would never dare to think about it.
But what Xu Qingxiao did completely convinced him.
"Let's go, brother."
Xu Qingxiao said no more and walked towards the city.
After Xu Qingxiao left, the group of guards couldn't help but surrounded Yang Bao and congratulated each other.
With Xu Qingxiao's recommendation, it was impossible for the two brothers Yang Bao and Yang Hu to think about it.
But everyone understood more clearly that Xu Qingxiao was really a noble person. The rich did not forget the poor, which was noble.
Inside Nanyu Mansion.
Xu Qingxiao was a little disgraced.
But he did not go directly to the inn, but to Li Mansion.
He probably understood some of what Yang Bao said just now, but Yang Bao couldn't explain clearly, so he didn't understand what happened at all.
You can't find anything if you go back to the inn directly, so it's better to go directly to Li Xin.
The gate of Li Mansion.
Although she was covered in dust, when Xu Qingxiao came to the door of the house, the guard at the door was suddenly surprised.
"Xu Qingxiao?"
"Isn't this Xu Wangu?"
"Mr. Xu, why are you here? How did it happen like this? Is it caused by those scholars in Tianming Mansion?"
"Mr. Xu, have you been bullied? Brothers, hurry up and call someone. Damn it, those literati in Tianming Academy don't respect martial ethics and dare to bully our great talents."
When they saw Xu Qingxiao covered in dust, the first reaction of the guards was surprise, and the second reaction was that Xu Qingxiao was bullied.
After all, everyone in Nanyu Mansion is discussing the affairs of Tianming Academy.
Tomorrow, the Academy will not come to Nanyu Mansion earlier or later. Come here at this time? Everyone knows what the intention is.
Don’t you just want to step on Xu Qingxiao and rise to the top?
Nanyu Prefecture has always been oppressed by Tianming Prefecture, especially since Nanyu Prefecture is the capital of Changping County, but it has always been oppressed, which makes me feel a little aggrieved.
Finally, a great talent came out of Nanyu Mansion.
As a result, people from Tianming Academy came directly to destroy the place. Who could stand it?
Especially since Xu Qingxiao never showed up to meet the students of Tianming Academy, this group of people started making all sorts of noises.
Why is Xu Qingxiao afraid?
Or maybe it’s because I can write peerless articles but don’t dare to come forward to meet him. Is there something wrong in my heart?
Although this kind of remarks were suppressed by a serious scholar from Tianming Academy and he also reprimanded these people, but the words were said out loud. If you reprimand them, it is your reprimand, and if I am unhappy, it is mine.
How could it be possible to just let it go?
Looking at Xu Qingxiao now, covered in mud and dust, one cannot help but think of Xu Qingxiao being beaten.
So new and old grudges aggravated, and these guards became angry.
Although they are just official servants, they also know the principle that everyone will be prosperous if they gain, and everyone will lose if they lose.
Xu Qingxiao is now the face of Nanyu Mansion. If Xu Qingxiao is wronged, they will quit.
"It's okay, it's okay, don't get me wrong, I'm here to see Brother Li."
Xu Qingxiao was a little confused, why did she feel like she was being beaten when she saw that she was in a hurry?
Is this necessary?
"Looking for Young Master Li? Mr. Xu, please go in directly and I will take you to Young Master Li. He is at the mansion."
When they heard that they were looking for Li Xin, everyone was relieved. If they were really beaten by people from Tianming Academy, they would definitely not accept it.
Xu Qingxiao was willing to endure it, but they couldn't.
After Xu Qingxiao entered.
Outside the door, the guards couldn't help but talk.
"Why do I feel that Mr. Xu was beaten?"
"Don't tell me, I think so too."
"Yes, there is no reason for Mr. Xu to be in such a hurry, and his clothes are all dusty."
"Stop guessing, I'm going to find out. If those guys are really causing trouble, let's play hard with them."
"Okay, then go and inquire. If you have any news, tell us immediately."
"I'll go with you. You four will wait here."
Just like that, the two of them left to inquire about some news and stand guard. It wouldn't be a big problem to leave for a while occasionally, as long as there weren't too many people leaving.
They are also official servants and not servants of the Li family.
Inside the Li Mansion.
After passing through several courtyards, Xu Qingxiao finally met Li Xin.
At this time, under a tree, Li Xin was holding a book and reading it carefully.
"Sir, Mr. Xu is here."
As a voice sounded, Li Xin couldn't help but come back from the book, looked around, and immediately showed joy when he discovered that the person who came was Xu Qingxiao.
"Brother Xu, why are you here?"
Li Xin was indeed a little excited when he saw Xu Qingxiao. He had also looked for Xu Qingxiao in the past few days, but found that Xu Qingxiao was not in the inn.
I asked some friends, but they didn't know where Xu Qingxiao had gone. I was a little curious but didn't continue to search. After all, Xu Qingxiao also had his own things to do.
I just didn't expect that Xu Qingxiao would suddenly visit.
"Brother Xu, what are you doing?"
"Is it someone from Tianming Academy who is causing trouble for Brother Xu?"
Li Xin quickly came to Xu Qingxiao and looked at the dust all over Xu Qingxiao's body. Li Xin was a little surprised and subconsciously thought that it was the students from Tianming Academy who were causing trouble.
"no."
Xu Qingxiao shook her head, then sat on the stone bench and said.
"There are many things that are inconvenient to say."
"Excuse me, dear brother, let me prepare some dishes first. I'm a little hungry."
“Let’s talk while eating.”
After running all the way from Ping'an County to Nanyu Prefecture, I was really hungry. The warrior himself had to eat a lot to replenish his energy.
The Holy Body of the Great Sun needs to be supplemented with food to nourish the essence.
"piece of cake."
Li Xin immediately ordered the guard who had just led the way to inform the kitchen to prepare some delicacies for Xu Qingxiao.
After giving instructions.
Li Xin poured Xu Qingxiao a cup of tea and said impatiently.
"Brother Xu, where have you been these days?"
"Nanyu Mansion is going crazy, but there is no sign of you."
Li Xin poured wine and asked.
"I'm going out to do some errands."
"Is it something related to Tianming Academy?"
Xu Qingxiao asked.
"Well, now Tianming Academy is apparently here to talk to you, Brother Xu, about Confucianism and Taoism, but everyone knows what the purpose is."
"It's just that I'm a little dissatisfied when I see that Brother Xu is so talented and surpasses our Tianming Academy."
"We even invited the old dean of Tianming Academy here. He is a big shot and a true Confucian of the sixth grade."
Li Xin replied.
"Sixth-grade Confucian? If you can reach this level, it shouldn't be like this, right?"
Xu Qingxiao was a little confused. The sixth grade of Confucianism and Taoism logically said that there was no need for this.
"Brother Xu, don't worry. This gentleman will definitely not take the initiative to trouble you. My father paid a special visit, but he wanted to ask Brother Xu about the article."
Li Xin answered.
"article?"
"What does the imperial edict say? Is there a sample?"
When Xu Qingxiao mentioned the article, he thought about it. He was clearly an Anguo policy, so why did it suddenly become an article of intention?
"Yes, Brother Xu, wait a moment."
Li Xin immediately stood up and took out a piece of rice paper from the room.
Placed on the stone table.
This is a rubbing of the imperial edict. Generally speaking, after the imperial edict is issued, all counties and prefectures need to make rubbings and paste them on the city walls to announce it to the world.
The content is very simple.
But after reading it, Xu Qingxiao frowned.
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