Chapter 123 - 118 Selected Point Begins (Long Chapter)_2

And many Exotic Beasts require their effects to be fresh to be of any good, once they are put on hold for too long, they immediately lose most of their value.

"After going round in circles, I’m back to my old job,"

Chen Sansi inquired about the specific situation within the Luotian Mountain Range.

"There are quite a few, such as the Saber-Toothed Tiger, whose blood can brew wine that promotes Refining Internal, and other parts of its body are even more nourishing. However, they are very fierce, and one Saber-Toothed Tiger generally possesses the combat strength of a Refining Organ Martial Artist."

Sun Buqi counted on his fingers, "Then there are the Giant Apes, Fierce Bears, Shadow Leopards, and so on, a wide variety with each one being a great supplement but also more dangerous than the last. And they are not easy to find."

"And you need to be careful when hunting, don’t venture too deep into the mountains."

"There are many Poisonous Beasts inside."

"Poisonous Beasts?"

Chen Sansi asked in confusion, "Tell me more."

"These Poisonous Beasts have only started to appear in recent years."

Sun Buqi stroked his chin and said, "Unlike Exotic Beasts, Poisonous Beasts have the combat strength of Exotic Beasts, but their flesh can’t be eaten; consuming it can damage the internal organs and meridians. Moreover, in the deep mountains, you might even encounter them in swarms, and if you are besieged, not only is it dangerous, but even if you kill them all, you won’t gain any benefits, so who would want to waste their effort unnecessarily."

"And it seems as if Poisonous Beasts are proliferating like a contagion, there’s a region where once a type of old ape that could mimic humans using weapons appeared, and now exhibit all kinds of toxins,"

"It is said that in the very core of the Luotian Mountain Range, a giant python dwells. Decades ago someone saw it, reputed to be over fifty zhang long and one zhang thick!"

Is this even a snake anymore?

Chen Sansi grew more curious about the former topic, "Such a sudden emergence of Poisonous Beasts, has no one looked into it?"

"Of course, they have, but they couldn’t figure out the reason."

Sun Buqi shrugged his shoulders, "In the end, the matter was dropped, and few people go there anymore."

Where there’s something abnormal, there’s bound to be a demon.

Chen Sansi quietly made a note in his heart to pay more attention to it if he had the chance.

Ever since he learned that reaching the pinnacle of Martial Arts could potentially lead one onto the Immortal Path, he became particularly interested in such matters.

"There’s another thing you don’t know."

Sun Buqi really enjoyed this "teacher" feeling and spoke at length, "After Hua Jin, the weapons you use can no longer be ordinary; you need to use Mystical Weapons."

"So-called Hua Jin is transforming Qi-Blood into a surge of force."

"At this time, it needs to be applied to the weapon."

"Some weapons can convey the force very well, almost with no loss, while ordinary weapons will greatly weaken the conduction of the force, leading to not being able to fully exert one’s power."

"Your Zhenyue Sword is a Mystical Weapon, but the reed leaf gun won’t do, you’ll need to change it in the future."

"Some materials from the Exotic Beasts on the mountain can be used to forge Mystical Weapons."

"However, that’s a matter for after you’ve achieved Hua Jin, it’s still far off, I’m just telling you in advance."

"Force, Mystical Weapons?"

Chen Sansi pondered, "Can this force be applied to bows and arrows?"

He had long felt that bows and arrows were becoming more and more useless.

Killing a Refining Organ Martial Artist was extremely difficult, requiring prolonged attrition until the opponent became dizzy and couldn’t cope anymore.

As a result, he later had to carry a long spear and fight desperately.

But if he could apply this force to bows and arrows...

Chen Sansi had a lingering memory of the Witch God Sect’s Meridian Passage expert Amugu’s method of attack—many attacks didn’t need actual skin contact but were carried out with an invisible force, which must be this force.

If he could attach this force to the arrows, wouldn’t it mean ranged force strikes?

Coupled with an even heavier bow, he might again be able to kill Martial Artists of the same realm in the Bone Training Realm as easily as slaughtering chickens and dogs.

But Sun Buqi’s subsequent answer left him greatly disappointed.

"It won’t work."

Sun Buqi replied, "The force is something that bursts forth in a moment, attached to the body or a weapon. Only after Mysterious Phenomenon and transforming Hua Jing to Gang can it leave the body, but there’s no guarantee. After you reach entry-level, you can ask my father; he may know."

Chen Sansi nodded, knowing that he could only play it by ear.

It’s better not to aim too high for now—he had to get an Exotic Beast first and strive to reach a small achievement in Refining Internal before the official start of the Selected Point contest.

Liangzhou City, this was a true clash of titans!

The top forces from all around were present, all for the secrets above Martial Saint.

Chen Sansi tentatively asked, "Bu Qi, none of your father’s Direct Disciples have broken through to above Martial Saint, is it because they lack the talent, or is there another reason?"

"Mostly it’s a lack of talent."

Sun Buqi’s mood sank as he said, "The eldest senior brother seems to have touched upon the threshold, but my dad has always refrained from teaching him; I don’t know why. The guy deserves it; in recent years, he’s gotten very close with people in the court, helping them to divide my father’s power."

The eldest senior brother.

Chen Sansi recalled the fierce man with the Heavenly Halberd by the Hongze River.

"General Chen!"

Bai Thingzhi, who had earlier been making random gestures of respect in the Immortal Crane Tower, stopped the coachman. Behind him, he carried a broadsword, "I’m here to apologize! They said that what I did just now could cause trouble for you, my apologies."

"..."

Chen Sansi indicated it was fine and without saying much more, instructed the coachman to drive on.

"Mr. Chen, let me follow you!"

Bai Thingzhi chased after the carriage, running, "I admire you, and I’ve decided to follow you for life!"

"Brother Bai."

Chen Sansi said, "Stop making a fuss, I don’t even have a position in Liangzhou right now, what would you do following me?"

"I’ll do anything!"

Bai Thingzhi followed stubbornly, "Sir, I come from a poor family and have practiced Martial Arts since I was young, just to find someone worthy of my loyalty. Those dogs in the court won’t do, I’m happy to follow you!"