Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 305 - 53: Meeting in Huai Liu Courtyard, Future Changes_2

Chapter 305: Chapter 53: Meeting in Huai Liu Courtyard, Future Changes_2

When he realized that Zhao Xing referred to himself as ’Divine Might Army Zhao Xing,’ he used the court’s system to correct Zhao Xing and reduce his inner resentment.

He was also telling Zhao Xing: "Look, even if you have thoughts of defecting, you don’t have to feel any guilt, because you are serving the court, not Marquis Boping."

"Sit, there’s no need to be so constrained," Wei Yuan smiled kindly. After Zhao Xing sat down again, Wei Yuan continued: "Your teacher at the Geography Institute, Tian Shan, and I have been friends for a hundred years. Long ago, we even drank wild ox urine together, hahaha."

"The General is experienced and has endured many hardships, a true role model for the younger generation." Zhao Xing cupped his hands. This was indeed admirable. To survive in the military, they had to drink urine to supplement their water intake. The battles must have been incredibly brutal and hard.

Zhao Xing hadn’t suffered like that. He usually died directly and waited to be resurrected. Those who endured were all heroes!

"The situation is much better now. Everything in the army, from clothing and food to residences and treasures, is better than before. The country is strong, people are prosperous, and talented individuals emerge. Seeing your generation grow better than ours is the purpose of our struggle," Wei Yuan said, looking very much like an elder while chatting with Zhao Xing.

"The General’s ambition is truly admirable."

Seeing Zhao Xing say just this one phrase without continuing, Wei Yuan immediately changed his strategy:

"Zhao Xing, you are Tian Shan’s student. Both your teacher and I want to personally see you reach greater heights."

"The Divine Might Army isn’t suitable for your development. Come to the Tiger Flood Dragon Army. I will treat you like a nephew. This time, for the linked military duties assigned to you by the Military Department, I will assist you fully. Once you get through this assessment period, you can directly join my command as a Nine-section Captain."

"If you have ambitions, the Tiger Flood Dragon Army is the best choice."

Zhao Xing inwardly felt helpless. First, he played the emotional card, talking about ideals. Seeing that this didn’t move him, now he talked about practical benefits. Was this Wei Yuan a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer or a strategist? The conversation was just too smooth.

Tian Shan had indeed expressed that Zhao Xing had better options. The Divine Might Army was at the bottom among the nine stationed armies. Marquis Boping Yang An was recently reinstated. In terms of strength and resources, it couldn’t compare to other stationed armies.

But Zhao Xing knew this ride was going to take off. It would eventually fall, but he wouldn’t jump off now.

Wei Yuan himself hadn’t been titled a Marquis yet. If he went to the Tiger Flood Dragon Army with so much talent, the competition would be fierce. It would be harder to earn merit compared to staying in the Divine Might Army.

"The General’s sincere invitation, I wouldn’t dare to refuse. But Chen Shijie of the Divine Might Army has saved my life, taught me, and recognized my talent. If I were to turn my back on such a benefactor once I achieve success, it would go against my conscience. I hope the General understands," Zhao Xing said sincerely.

Chen Shijie didn’t have that much merit. Zhao Xing just had no other option but to shift the pressure. He hoped Old Chen could withstand it.

Wei Yuan nodded as if he had anticipated this. He asked: "If I can repay this favor for you, would you be willing to change your mind?"

Zhao Xing cupped his hands and said: "If Mr. Chen orders me to leave, I will follow the General’s command on where to go."

"Good." Wei Yuan smiled. This kid was also very slick, not willing to commit to anything. At last, he had spoken the truth.

"In that case, wait here for my good news," Wei Yuan said, rising.

"Farewell, General."

Zhao Xing respectfully saw Wei Yuan off at the courtyard gate.

...

In the next few days, whether it was because of Wei Yuan’s efforts or not, no one came to disturb Zhao Xing.

Heavenly Time Institute’s Cheng Qingming and Ge Jingsong also had their letters returned by the Xuanjia Army.

Because they couldn’t argue, the Ten Suns Cave Heaven stayed there as a courtesy. How could they compete?

Zhao Xing enjoyed a rare few days of peace.

He stayed in the courtyard, organizing what he had learned.

[Name: Zhao Xing]

[Realm: Upper Eighth Grade (unable to advance)]

[Occupation: Minister of Agriculture]

[Qi Fortune: Evolution Three]

[Gathering Essence: Twenty-ninth Level (9999/10000)]

[Life Soul: Late Stage Eighth Grade]

[Additional Lifespan: 80 years]

Before entering Ten Suns Cave Heaven, he had been in the Ninth Grade Realm. Soon after entering, he broke through to the Eighth Grade.

During the ten months of various trainings in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, Zhao Xing advanced from Eighth Grade to Perfect Eighth Rank.

"The Heaven and Earth Spirit Bridge is stable. I can already vaguely feel the presence of Earth Evil Qi. The additional lifespan increased by five years due to consuming some treasures during cultivation."

[Intermediate Spell: Self Sect]

[Grassman Skill: Flying (Perfection), Self-Explosion (Perfection), Divine Courage (Nine Revolutions), Giant Shield (Nine Revolutions), Invisibility (Nine Revolutions), Illusion (Nine Revolutions), Protector (Seven Revolutions), Soul Binding (Third Revolution)]

[Five Elements Observation: Intermediate Perfection], [Savage Growth: Intermediate Perfection], [Wilderness Condensation Skill: Intermediate Nine Revolutions], [Baili Xi Yuan Skill: Seven Revolutions], [Nine Dragons Bending Technique: Five Revolutions]

For Self Sect spells, Zhao Xing had completed the ’Little Four Skills,’ but these spells were tough to master. Zhao Xing had only trained Baili Xi Yuan Skill to the Seventh Revolution and Nine Dragons Bending Technique to the Fifth Revolution.

For Grassman Skills, Invisibility, Illusion, and Protector had improved. He mainly focused on combining multiple skills. With limited energy, he hadn’t learned more.

....

[Earth Advantage Sect:]

[Ksitigarbha Returning Origin (Human Dao) (Plant) Dual Perfection]

[Divine Movement Protection: Eleven Revolutions]

[Five Elements Earth Splitting: Intermediate Perfection]

[Endless Palace: Intermediate Perfection]

[Xuantu Returning Hidden: High Order First Transition]

For the Earth Advantage Sect spells, he had gained a high-level skill. This was a breakthrough during the test at Pinghuai Institute. It belonged to Xuantu Skill, specialized in regulating the earth veins’ water.

....

For the Heavenly Time Sect spells, Summoning Thunder, Yin Wind, Swallowing Cloud, Ice Rain, and Drizzling Rain all reached Intermediate Perfection.

Heavenly Frost, Heavenly Fire, Fog Concealment, Rolling Earth Mine, and Little Nine Heavenly Gang Wind had all reached the Ninth Revolution.

[Rain Drop: High Order Third Transition]

[Thunderbolt Breaking Illusion Finger: High Order First Transition]

[Flying Snake Transformation : High Order First Transition]

After breaking through with the Seasonal Order, he gained two additional high-level skills.

[Beginning of Summer] Seasonal Order reached the Fourth Transition of the Knowledge Realm. He created a thunder skill merging two types and realized Thunderbolt Breaking Illusion Finger.

[autumnal equinox] Seasonal Order reached the Fourth Transition of the Knowledge Realm, realizing the Hou Transformation Technique, Flying Snake Transformation. This was Zhao Xing’s most powerful skill.

Because it borrowed the momentum of heaven and earth, it already involved life transformation, while the previous two were just ’climate phenomena.’

However, Flying Snake Transformation consumed a lot. To cast this spell, he almost had to draw half of his primordial energy. It was a spell to determine life and death.

.....

Regarding treasures, due to the training Zhao Xing participated in, he was only allowed to use standard equipment.

So, the treasures he currently owned were only the Golden Raincoat, Flowers Fighting Umbrella, Stepping Cloud Boots, and Cloud Rain Pearl. Among them, the Cloud Rain Pearl was a Fourth-rank Treasure.

The Soul Armor was placed in Dream Palace, stored within the Pocket World of Dream Palace. Zhao Xing had never taken it out.

As for the Great Dream Spring and Autumn, this was a top-level magic technique. It still only stayed at the ’Dream Storage Technique’ step, far from ’Dream Walking.’

However, the realm of the Life Soul reached Late Stage Eighth Grade, mainly because Zhao Xing often didn’t sleep. Using the Sleeping Bug to adjust was also a kind of training for the Life Soul.

Normally, his Life Soul should be at the Early Eighth Grade. But due to the constant interaction with the Sleeping Bug Spell, which continually drew out the bug body from the soul, refining the soul, his Life Soul reached the Late Stage Eighth Grade.

Thus, Zhao Xing could withstand the spiritual attacks of the Ritual Repairer, achieving remarkable results in such courses.

....

Another seven days passed, and still, there was no movement from the outside world. Zhao Xing had even sent a letter to Old Chen but received no response.

"Old Chen might really be unable to withstand the pressure," Zhao Xing muttered, looking outside: "If that’s the case, I guess I’ll have to go to the Tiger Flood Dragon Army."

Going to the Tiger Flood Dragon Army wasn’t bad either. A strong army had its advantages, and the starting point would be higher.

He wasn’t adamant about staying in the Divine Might Army. Even if Old Chen had truly saved his life, if the Divine Might Army turned into a mess, without the Tiger Flood Dragon Army, he would still have to leave.

Mr. Zhao didn’t have such high moral standing.

If there’s no place for me here, another place will accept me. He had been mentally prepared right from the start that if the Xuantian Sect caught him and he ended up on the pirate ship, he would do well on that pirate ship.

"Military duties will be assigned at the beginning of March. If Old Chen still doesn’t come, it will be the end of our fate. Even if I foresee future changes, I won’t step in. I hope they can really sell me at a good price."

Zhao Xing laughed lightly, shook his sleeves, and was about to enter the house.

But at this moment—

"Zhao Xing," a familiar voice called from not far away.

Chen Shijie and Long Xiao descended on clouds to the courtyard gate.