C38 (1/2)

After the alchemy exam ended, A Gate quickly returned to normal.

In the recent days, Zhou Tong had made a few trips down the mountain, selling some medicinal pellets and tools to earn money, at the same time buying some medicinal ingredients to refine pills. When a A Gate disciple's cultivation exceeds the fifth stage of qi generating state, or when they have cultivated in the sect for a full year, they can begin to accept missions to gain experience, and all that Zhou Tong had done, was for the sake of training outside.

However, what made Zhou Tong a little helpless was that his reputation as the champion in the Pill Refining Examination had already spread. In the recent days, there were people coming to visit him everyday, and all of them had the same goal, which was to learn how to refine pills.

In comparison, Zhou Tong, who was able to refine Grade Five Spirit Pill, became the best choice for the majority of people. It was to the point that the originally quiet residences of Zhou Tong and Xue Yang had become unusually lively in these recent days.

A month's time passed peacefully just like this.

”You brought everything? Do you want to check it again? ”You must prepare dry food and water. You must find a good place to stay before nightfall. You must remember to light a bonfire in the depths of the Wasteland. Leave behind many road signs along the way. And …”

”Alright, big brother, I'm just going to train. I'm not going to travel around the world, so don't worry.” Zhou Tong helplessly waved his hand at Xue Yang.

After the first time he went out to train, Zhou Tong packed his things and prepared to set off. However, before he set out, Xue Yang was even more worried than Zhou Tong himself, checking his clothes, and giving out some instructions, as if a mother was sending him off, causing him to feel helpless for a while.

”Ai, it's a pity that your experiential learning mission is on your own, otherwise, I would have gone with you.” Sighing, Xue Yang patted Zhou Tong's shoulder with sincerity. It could be seen that Xue Yang was very worried for Zhou Tong.

Moreover, I didn't go that far this time. I've only been more than a hundred miles into the Wasteland and they are basically all third-level vicious beasts. Compared to big brother, every time you've gone deeper into the Wasteland, I've gone for a spring tour. Zhou Tong also patted Xue Yang's shoulder and said.

”Alright, I won't waste any more time. Take care. I'll wait for your return.” Xue Yang heaved a long sigh, and extended his fist towards Zhou Tong.

Zhou Tong laughed indifferently, he raised his hand and formed a fist, clashing with Xue Yang's fist.

The Wasteland was vast and endless, it was filled with lofty mountains and lofty ridges, the jungle was everywhere, and the deeper one went, the more ferocious the beasts would be. Even if it was the 'Supreme Celestial' that people spoke of, it would be difficult for him to explore to the end of the endless Wasteland. Whether it was the sects, clans, or royal families, they were all very keen to send their disciples to the Wasteland to train.

On the day that he bid farewell to Xue Yang, Zhou Tong had already arrived at the borders of the Wasteland Eastern Region. If he continued onward, he would reach the western region of the Wasteland, where danger lurks everywhere.

Even though it was already late autumn, it was still able to dry out cracks in the soil. Stepping onto the hard mud, a wave of heat immediately burrowed into his pants, and as far as the eye could see, the mountain range extended all the way to the horizon, and there was an aura of desolation all around, so much so that not even a single person was seen.

On the wide yellow road, Zhou Tong wiped off the sweat on his face as he hurried forward. Before the sky gradually darkened, Zhou Tong finally found a small town to rest.

The town was called Yali Town and it was the only town in the area between the western and eastern regions of the Wasteland. Among them, the most common crowd were the mercenaries who spent their days healing their wounds, forming groups with their arms around each other, and their figures could be seen everywhere on the streets. As they drank wine in large gulps, they discussed without restraint which women in the town would taste the most, which wine was the strongest, and which ferocious beasts would be the most fierce.

Walking on the streets paved with limestone, Zhou Tong who was dressed in black robes and wearing a conical bamboo hat naturally attracted many strange gazes, but Zhou Tong completely ignored them. Wiping his sweat, he slowly walked along the streets.

On both sides of the street, there were many shops. Because of the unique location, they were quite popular, so Zhou Tong scanned through the brightly lit shops with interest, his gaze landed on a medicinal material shop. After pondering for a bit, he walked into the medicinal material shop, which did not even have a name and a signboard.

Zhou Tong did not have much interest in things like weapons and armors. After all, he could easily make all the necessary ingredients, but he was very willing to look for all sorts of precious herbs. This place was located in the Western Wasteland Region, and many of the things here were much cheaper than those found in the Eastern Region's merchant guilds.