Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 116 - 87: Composing Battle Songs, A Unique Way to Make Money!

Chapter 116: Chapter 87: Composing Battle Songs, A Unique Way to Make Money!

Dealing with the Xuantian Sect was no different from going to war, and the most feared situation in war is not knowing where the enemy is or what their strength is.

Now Chen Shijie and Zhao Xing were discussing the preparations for the initial phase.

He had been full of confidence in this plan, but after talking with Zhao Xing, he realized that his preparations were not as thorough as he thought.

As he chatted with Zhao Xing, he gradually supplemented their plans, and by nightfall, Chen Shijie found that the preparation work he had to do had doubled, but the plan itself had become simpler.

A plan doesn’t need to be too complicated; as long as there is enough preparation, the actual execution of the plan can be quite straightforward.

"Alright, let’s call it a day," Chen Shijie said, rubbing his eyes. "You need to be careful these days, try not to leave the city, and if you must leave, notify me or Xue Wenzhong."

"Understood," Zhao Xing nodded.

He had not planned to get involved in the Xuantian Sect matter, but since he was involved now, he had to make adequate preparations.

Although Chen Shijie was the tall figure leading the front, he, being shorter, could not just rely on others.

At the end of the day, it all came down to being strong oneself to fear nothing at all!

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Early the next morning, Zhao Xing came to the Huai Liu Courtyard with Mountain Cat to cultivate.

"Now that I have become a Secondary Ninth Rank, my realm is limited, but there is still room for improvement in my spells," Zhao Xing looked at his panel.

The intermediate Heavenly Time spells, Yin Wind and Leading Thunder, had already reached the ninth rotation, but were not yet perfected.

Ice Rain had been perfected, but there was still room for improvement.

If he could continue to understand them better, he could break through the limits and enhance the spells beyond the ninth rotation.

"For the Heavenly Time spells, I’m still lacking the intermediate Cloud Spell."

"From the Earth Advantage Sect, I only have the Earth Vein Comprehensive Element; it would be great if I could get the Cao Family’s Earth Splitting Technique."

"My self-created intermediate Thunder Spell also has room for improvement," Zhao Xing said.

"There’s also the Grassman Skill; I should attempt the intermediate Grassman Skill."

Making breakthroughs in spells in a short period is very, very difficult.

Now, with normal cultivation, those that had reached intermediate completion no longer made progress, hitting a certain bottleneck. They needed the right opportunity for a breakthrough.

For those not yet perfected at the ninth rotation, even a full day’s practice might not result in a single point of improvement.

"If I want to make a breakthrough in a short period, it looks like I’ll have to spend money!" Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"Meow?" Mountain Cat blinked in confusion. What’s spending money? Can it be eaten?

"It can’t be eaten, and for the time being, you can only eat Tianyuan Pears, as I need to save money," Zhao Xing said as he put Mountain Cat into a bamboo box and stood up to leave.

He went with Mountain Cat to knock on the gate of the Zong family’s mansion.

The gatekeeper did not recognize Zhao Xing and sized him up: "Young master, who are you looking for?"

"I’m here to see Zong Shichang; please inform him that Zhao Xing is here," he replied.

"Oh? Zhao Sijia, please come in quickly. The young master mentioned that you are not to be announced when you visit," said the gatekeeper, suddenly warm and welcoming.

"Thank you," Zhao Xing said.

After entering, the gatekeeper immediately sent a servant to report, while another house manager led Zhao Xing along the corridor.

The Zong family’s mansion occupied most of East Main Street.

The corridors, pavilions, water pavilions, and rockery gardens inside almost dazzled the eyes.

Getting to see Zong Shichang, Zhao Xing ended up walking for a good seven to eight minutes along the corridors!

When he finally met him, Zong Shichang was lounging in his private pavilion fishing, and there was already a table full of food prepared next to him.

"Zhao Sijia, welcome, welcome," Zong Shichang put away his fishing rod and called for a towel to wipe his hands. "Please, have a seat."

"Mr. Zong, do you spend your days so plain and unadorned yet tedious?" asked Zhao Xing, glancing at the lavish meal.

For two people, there were twenty or thirty dishes, even Mountain Cat’s meal was prepared!

Zong Shichang shook his head: "You are an honored guest, and it’s your first visit; it should have been more luxurious. But you did not inform us in advance, so these are all we could prepare on short notice."

"Since I am here, I must have dinner before I leave today. No, you must let me stay for a night!"

Zhao Xing was somewhat surprised. He felt that Zong Shichang was being excessively enthusiastic.

It was his first visit to this man’s home, and they had previously only nodded to each other in passing; wasn’t this a bit too courteous?

However, he did not say much, for he had requests to make of Zong Shichang.

After all, it wouldn’t hurt to join Mountain Cat in feasting and drinking here without expense.

"May I touch it?" Zong Shichang looked at Mountain Cat with fondness, eager to pet it seeing how adorable it was.

"You can pet it after it finishes eating," Zhao Xing smiled. "Once it’s comfortable after eating, it’ll be easier to pet."

"Indeed," Zong Shichang poured a drink for Zhao Xing. "Shall we have a drink?"

"If we’re going to drink, let’s use big cups, otherwise what’s the fun?" Zhao Xing proposed.

Zong Shichang was startled, then burst into laughter: "Good, you’re truly forthright. Servants, bring out my Water Moon Colored Glaze Lamp."

With large cups in play, Zhao Xing didn’t hold back; regardless of the so-called Water Moon Colored Glaze Lamp, he filled up a pitcher and began to eat and drink with Mr. Zong.

After taking the Giant Whale Pill, his physique had become much stronger. Drinking with Mr. Zong like this, even ten wouldn’t be a challenge for him.

Soon, Mr. Zong had already reached a semi-intoxicated state, while Zhao Xing was merely slightly tipsy.

Seeing the timing was right, Zhao Xing began discussing serious matters.

"Mr. Zong, I need help with something," Zhao Xing said.

"Help? I must help!" Zong Shichang announced with gusto. "Just say the word, and I’ll do whatever I can to assist you!"

He had been eagerly waiting for Zhao Xing to ask for something. Having a need wasn’t an issue; the fear was if there were no needs at all.

How else would he fulfill Lu Qian’s request?

"I want to purchase Preaching Paintings, and I don’t feel like traveling all the way to Nanyang County. Here in Gucheng, presumably, only your family would have the connections," Zhao Xing stated.

"Preaching Paintings?" Zong Shichang waved his hand, "What grade do you want? We have third-grade ones available right here in Gucheng; collected some in various fields, I’ll give you a few scrolls!"