Chapter 26: Earth Star Spring! (2/2)
”Of course!” Xiang Shaoyun nodded his head in reply.
”Then what are we waiting for?! Let's set out at once!” Mei Lianhua said, excited beyond belief.
”Don't be so hasty. We should prepare a bit for the trip; otherwise, it really will be a road of no return,” Xiang Shaoyun warned.
”Indeed, we can't afford to rush the matter. Three days—we'll set forth in three days,” Mo Buhui said. Looking at the quiet Lu Xiaoqing, he politely asked, ”Lu Xiaoqing, will you be joining us?”
”If you don't mind me coming along, I'd be happy to,” Lu Xiaoqing replied without hesitation. This was a chance to propel herself into the Astral Realm! She wouldn't miss it for the world.
”I also want to go!” Xia Liuhui boldly said, as though he had a sudden change of heart.
”Only the top 10 disciples of the outer court are allowed to go in and out of Martial Hall Palace freely. You, unfortunately, don't have a chance,” Mei Lianhua mercilessly said. Ever since she fell for Xiang Shaoyun, Xia Liuhui was no more than an eyesore to her.
”Xia Liuhui, you should stay here and cultivate. Going to the Earth Star Spring with your strength would be forcing it. If your boss is able to get his hands on the Earth Star Spring, I will surely share a drop with you!” Xiang Shaoyun n.o.bly promised.
”Boss is truly the one who treats me best!” Xia Liuhui was moved.
”Wow, Shaoyun! You're so generous!” Mei Lianhua purred, her beautiful eyes sparkling.
The manliest of men not only needed to have a heroic appearance but also sufficient charisma. One's charisma was fueled by their character and strength. Although Xiang Shaoyun was slightly narcissistic, he was easygoing and generous, greatly fueling his personal charisma. As such, Mei Lianhua had already begun to throw herself at him.
After discussing for a while more, the group fixed a gathering time and dispersed. Having no plans to train, Xiang Shaoyun ran to the Medicine Hall. Before setting out on a journey, not preparing sufficient medicines was a no-go. With 2,000 points, he could at least afford a few old medicines. If he were to properly mix the old medicines together, it would greatly strengthen their medicinal properties.
He used 600 points to exchange for a few younger herbal medicines as well as several stalks of old medicines before leaving the Medicine Hall. After that, he ran to the Battle Technique Hall. This was not the outer court's Battle Technique Hall but the one within the inner court.
Within the inner court's Battle Technique Hall were battle techniques of varying styles and tiers. If one had enough points, one could exchange for a new battle technique. Right now, all Xiang Shaoyun had were tier-1 battle techniques. These were all insufficient for him.
He needed to master a tier-2 battle technique in order to be more thoroughly prepared. Then, if he were to encounter a mid-tier demonic beast along the way, he would be able to protect himself.
After entering the inner court's Battle Technique Hall, he found that the viscosity of its formation was much thicker compared to the ones at the Medicine Hall and the Weapon Hall.
”The formation is much more potent here! It seems that Martial Hall Palace places a lot of emphasis on the Battle Technique Hall,” Xiang Shaoyun muttered to himself.
At the same time, he also realized that the one handling the Battle Technique Hall was not an ordinary overseer but an unfamiliar elder. This could be inferred from his manner of dress as well as the t.i.tle plate on his chest.
Bowing respectfully, Xiang Shaoyun politely said, ”Greetings to elder!”
This wizened old elder opened his eyes slightly before he feebly said, ”The first floor has tier-1 and tier-2 battle techniques; the second floor has tier-3 battle techniques. As long as you have enough points, you can get whichever skill you want.”
After his explanation, he once again closed his eyes, as if nothing else here had anything to do with him.