Chapter 162 Spiritual Medicine Breakthrough
Zhao Wumian said: “You are far away in Miaojiang, so you are well-informed.”

Lan Yu said, “It’s been more than a month. When you were made a marquis, the war in the southwest had been settled. The army attacked Longshou Pass in Cangshan Mountain, and the Duan family of Dali surrendered. The rest of the time was just to set up guards and supervise. Take a look at this gift he gave you.”

Zhao Wumian opened the Qiankun bag, inside of which lay a golden pill, emitting a pleasant medicinal fragrance.

“【Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill】?”

Zhao Wumian was surprised at first, then said helplessly: “He keeps this kind of treasure for himself.”

Lan Yu smiled and said, “With these words, it is not a free gift. This pill was presented by Duan Shi, the head of the Duan family. There are four pills in total, for the emperor, the queen, and the prince. The remaining one is for you.”

Zhao Wumian was flattered.

Lan Yu said: “Wenying has always been grateful for your offering sacrifice to the heaven in the southwest. He knows that the art of reaching the heaven is harmful to the harmony of heaven and against the way of heaven. He is worried that something bad will happen to you. After knowing that you suffered a setback at Yuxu Peak, he specifically asked me to give this pill to you after returning to Beijing. Perhaps it can help you at a critical moment.”

“…”

Zhao Wumian had a complicated expression. After a moment of silence, he accepted the pill and said, “I’ll go to Yunnan to thank him some other day… The Duan family is very capable. One of these earth-grade, top-grade elixirs is equivalent to an extra life. Even King Kong Zun Liu Mingrui only had one, but Duan Shi managed to get four!”

Lan Yu’s face straightened and he said, “This is the second reason I came to see you.”

Zhao Wumian looked at his expression and thought it was not a trivial matter, so he switched to secret voice transmission: [What happened?]

Lan Yu replied with a voice transmission: [These four pills came out of the ghost market in Yunnan two months ago. Each pill is worth a thousand taels of gold. Compared with its efficacy, this price is just a bargain. Duan Shi heard about it and bought it from a merchant in the ghost market. After that, the merchant disappeared. After Wen Ying took over Yunnan, he secretly investigated, but there was no news. However, just last month, another merchant appeared in the ghost market in Shu, and another four pills…]

hiss!
Zhao Wumian realized the problem, frowned, took out the pill and looked at it carefully, and smelled it: [It is golden in color and smells like deer tail musk, it should be real… What did the Imperial Hospital say? ]

Lan Yu nodded: [They have already seen it and have tried the medicine. It is indeed genuine and of top quality! ]

Zhao Wumian was also a little confused: [Could it be possible to wholesale this kind of elixir? ]

Lan Yu said: [The Ghost Market is complex and complicated. The Ghost Market Lord is well-known in the martial arts world. Rumor has it that there are two gods of wealth in the Ming Dynasty, one in the world of the living and one in the underworld. But as far as I know, the Wan family also has considerable influence in the Ghost Market, so…]

【understood. 】

Zhao Wumian said: [You want the Wan family to help investigate where this group of people came from. ]

Lan Yu nodded: [This matter is of great importance. As you know, in the battlefield, weapons have no eyes. Duke Deng Yu suffers from lung disease. Marshal Xu and Duke Feng also have hidden diseases. Even if this medicine cannot cure it, it can alleviate it. If it can be mass-produced, it will be a blessing for the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty! ]

After saying that, he added: [This is also what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince meant. ]

Zhao Wumian smiled and said, “No need. I haven’t thanked you for what happened before. I would have come forward even if you hadn’t mentioned the prince.”

Lan Yu raised her eyebrows.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Lan Yu looked up to him even more.

Zhao Wumian was referring to the assassination of Zhao Yong by Lou Yiren.

Lou Yiren’s actions could be concealed from others but not from Lan Yu. Lan Yu had learned the art of warfare from Chang Yuchun, and the military discipline in his camp was extremely strict and as solid as a rock!
His control over the army reached a subtle level. Even if he didn’t know it at first, he would definitely be able to guess the person behind it from the murder of Zhao Yong and Lou Yiren’s abnormal behavior in saving her mother.

This matter does not bear close scrutiny.

Zhao Yong tried his best to conceal the existence of Lou Yiren herself, but not Lou Yiren’s mother, and he could always find out the truth by asking her carefully.

But the subsequent documents did not mention this matter at all.

At that time, Zhao Wumian knew that it was Lan Yu who concealed the truth.

Even if this matter was exposed, it would not be a big deal. Zhao Yong sent people to assassinate him first, so he deserved to die, but it would still have an impact on Zhao Wumian’s reputation, and others would be more wary of him.

He had never been on good terms with the Huaixi nobles, and adding fuel to the fire would make trouble more likely. Whether Lan Yu did it for Chang Yuchun’s sake or for some other reason, it was a fact that he concealed the matter.

This favor must be repaid.

Lan Yu nodded secretly. Being smart is one thing, but not treating others as fools is another.

It seems my brother-in-law has good vision…

Zhao Wumian said: “I will go back and ask Wei Yang for help.”

Lan Yu nodded: “Thank you.”

After finishing the business, Chang Mao looked Zhao Wumian up and down: “What’s wrong with you? It feels so weird. Is this “Manyxiang”? “

Zhao Wumian wondered, “It spread so quickly?”

Chang Mao smiled and said, “Half a month is not fast. During the time when you were making achievements, I heard at the Longjiang Shipyard that many big names in the martial arts world secretly came to the capital just to see your achievements. Most of the shadow guards were eliminated, but there are still telescopes, plus talented people who can read lips… The court can’t kill all these people. In addition, in the past half month, you have been going to the Zhenfu Division Prison. Every time you go in and out, the ethereal feeling becomes stronger. On that day, the bodies of masters will be turned into mummies and moved to mass graves. All these things can be found out if you want to…”

There are no impervious walls in the world.

Zhao Wumian didn’t feel anything, the problem with the martial arts technique didn’t matter.

On the surface, he is still at the fifth level of the third realm, but Chang Mao and Lan Yu both know that this is definitely not his true realm!
Even if the internal force cannot be completely absorbed, there will be a lot of loss in the process, and some will be lost again after purification. After absorbing three masters above the fourth realm, it will be enough for him to raise the remaining five realms to a perfect state.

that’s the truth.

Zhao Wumian is now at the peak of the third realm. Once his energy is completely condensed and refined, he will be able to reach the fourth realm, the Dharma Image realm!
“If you want to learn, I’ll teach you.”

Zhao Wumian said casually: “It’s just a little difficult to get 100 million.”

Chang Mao: “…”

Chang Mao knew without guessing that the improved martial arts based on “The Actor’s Mirror” and “The Art of Transforming Dragon into Heaven” would not be less difficult than these two martial arts. “The Art of Transforming Dragon into Heaven” mainly focused on body training, which was relatively good. There were not many people in the world who could practice “The Actor’s Mirror” like this.

Chang Mao had to practice the Dragon Transformation Technique and had no energy, so he simply changed the subject: “There’s a banquet at the mansion tonight to welcome my uncle. My mother asked me to invite you to dinner at home. Are you coming? Oh, and there’s Miss Shen too.”

“it is good.”

Zhao Wumian simply nodded: “I’ll take Weiyang with me tonight.”

Chang Mao smiled and said, “It’s settled then!”

After the two left, Zhao Wumian went to Wanjing Villa to find Shen Weiyang and told her the whole story.

Shen Weiyang has received the intelligence and started investigating, but she is not as meticulous as Lan Yu. She is also looking for the person or organization that can sell the [Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill] to buy it for Zhao Wumian.

Ghost markets have a long history.

Originating from the Sui Dynasty, the first ghost market was in Luoyang.

Since King Wu of Zhou established Luoyi as the capital, Luoyang City has existed for more than a thousand years. During the Han Dynasty, the old city sank into the ground due to landslides. Emperor Wen of Sui rebuilt a new city to cover it. The underground then became a place where monsters and demons did black market business, which was called the Ghost Market.

The ghost market is full of gods and ghosts, and it is terrifying and gloomy. As time goes by and dynasties change, more and more people participate in the ghost market business, either hiring murderers, spending money for fun, or buying and selling rare treasures…

The ghost market grew bigger and bigger, and branch markets were established in lawless areas all over the country.

For example, Chang’an in Shaanxi, Chengdu in Bashu, Taiyuan in Shanxi, etc., most of these places served as ancient capitals and had a large number of secret places used for training and hiding soldiers. The secret place left by King Huai of Langya in Chuzhou is one of such places. After being transformed by the ghost market, it has become even more secretive and difficult to find, making it convenient for “hiding filth and dirt.”

The boss who commands the Ghost Market is Ghost Lord.

As for this name, people in the martial arts world have only heard of it but never seen it. According to legend, even when facing the closest people, Gui Zun still wears that hard-to-see hideous ghost mask on his face. People only know that he is a martial arts expert and has a mysterious origin, but never know his name or where he comes from.

“At the beginning of this month, a mysterious man selling elixirs appeared in the Chang’an Ghost Market.”

Shen Weiyang took out a few secret letters: “Two months ago, they were building a city in Yunnan and Guizhou, last month they were in Chengdu, Bashu, and this month they are in Chang’an, Shaanxi. It seems that they are going in circles and appearing in a very regular pattern. They must be in the same group. What is he doing? Four pills, one is worth a thousand taels of gold, and the four together are only 40,000 taels of silver… At this price, normally, you can’t buy even one. It doesn’t seem like he is trying to make money, but rather deliberately letting people know…”

Zhao Wumian asked, “Is it possible that the Ghost Market created this itself?”

Shen Weiyang shook his head: “Not likely. The intelligence said that Ghost Lord’s people are also looking for him. It doesn’t look like a show.”

“Um……”

Zhao Wumian nodded: “Play the long game and catch the big fish. The more suspicious it is, the more likely it is to have a follow-up! This matter is not urgent, just keep an eye on it. It is related to the [Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill] that can save the life and death, so it will cause a lot of trouble! In addition, the leader of the White Lotus Sect at Siyuntai does not need to send anyone for now, so as not to bring trouble to you.”

Shen Weiyang pursed her lips: “…I’m not afraid.”

“I’m afraid.”

Zhao Wumian smiled and said something sweet: “If something happens to you, where can I find such a good wife to help me?”

Shen Weiyang was delighted and hugged him tightly.

Zhao Wumian said: “In short, there is no need to take risks. You just need to help Xiaokui train the six birds now. I am still waiting for them to find the Yujing Society… I will start the counterattack when I break through the Dharma Image. I will destroy every Yujing Society stronghold I find! I don’t believe that all of their people are in the fifth realm!”

There was murderous intent in Zhao Wumian’s eyes.

Shen Weiyang nodded vigorously: “Are you ready?”

“Almost.”

Zhao Wumian looked at his hands, clenched his fists slowly, and the true energy in his body gushed out: “After a few more days of settling down, I am sure I can break through in one fell swoop. After that, I can open the Eight Trigrams Diagram by myself and fully exert its power… If it doesn’t work, I will calculate their position by divination and take revenge!”

The eight divine powers of heaven, earth, mountains, lakes, wind, thunder, water and fire are sealed in the Eight Diagrams.

Zhao Wumian himself has a destiny of being envied by heaven and cannot tell fortunes, but the divine power of the Eight Diagrams can help him communicate with the way of heaven and gain enlightenment.

Shen Weiyang said happily: “I am also about to break through the third realm, so it’s just right for us to retreat together.”

Zhao Wumian refused without hesitation: “No.”

“……Eh?”

Shen Weiyang was stunned: “Why?”

Zhao Wumian was helpless: “How can I retreat while looking at you? My true energy will definitely flow down…”

Shen Weiyang looked down and her face turned red instantly.

Zhao Wumian took a look at the sky, coughed, and said seriously: “We are going to the Chang Mansion for dinner tonight. My master’s wife asked me to take you with me. But it’s still early, so let’s do business first.”

Shen Weiyang was still wondering what was going on when she was picked up and carried straight to her boudoir.

“ah!”

Shen Weiyang was both embarrassed and shocked: “In broad daylight, you…”

Zhao Wumian teased, “What do you mean by day or night? You’re already engaged, I’ll teach you a few more moves.”

“You, close the door first… um…”

……

The 30th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Zhao Wumian spent his first New Year’s Eve in this mythical Ming Dynasty.

Looking back, I feel a little emotional.

It has been almost a year since the sixth day of the first lunar month when Hu Weiyong was executed.

During this year, he went from being a game player to the Jinyiwei commander of the Ming Dynasty and Marquis Wujing. He had a villa, a mansion, a set of martial arts, and even a wife from the Western Regions.

My mentality has also changed from being anxious and lost at the beginning to becoming more and more closely connected with this world.

This year’s New Year was spent in the Marquis’ Mansion.

At night, the lights in the mansion were on all night, as bright as day.

Various tables and chairs have been set up in the main hall and the warm room.

On each large table is a steaming copper pot, which contains sauerkraut and pork bones. It is now filled with fat and lean pork belly and frozen tofu that has absorbed the soup, and looks particularly tempting.

There are only Zhao Qi and Zhao Wumian in the Zhao family. There were not many people to begin with, and Bai Liuli was missing this year, so it was inevitably a bit deserted, so they simply invited Xiao Yu, the villa guard, Green Sister from the kitchen, Lou Yiren and her mother Liang to join in the fun. Everyone was a little reserved at first, but then they were conquered by the soup pot made by Zhao Wumian and began to devour it.

“I don’t know if Donghai will celebrate the New Year…”

Zhao Qi held the rice bowl and thought of his little daughter: “I wonder if that girl is used to living here…”

“Do not worry.”

Zhao Wumian picked up a piece of meat for Xiaokui and a bone for the red-maned lion Hongxiu, and said casually: “Liuli is a mermaid, she is most comfortable in the water, but she is unfamiliar with the place, so she will probably cry. It’s okay, I will definitely bring her back to celebrate the New Year next year.”

“That’s good.”

Zhao Qi believed in his son and knew he could do what he said.

After being conferred the title of marquis, the palace would bestow dishes upon him during every festival. After all, they were imperial meals, so they tasted quite good.

Zhao Qi had eaten here several times during previous festivals, and tonight’s meal was particularly good, and he praised it highly.

The night passed peacefully and comfortably.

Afterwards, he paid New Year’s greetings on the first day of the first lunar month, and started to attack the Dharma Image on the second day – this shows the horror of “Senluo Wanxiang”. Breaking through the realm is as fast as riding a rocket, and with the help of Taotie’s magical powers, there is no need to worry.

The fourth realm, the realm of law and image, transforms the void into reality, integrates the true energy into the shape of the strange beast, condenses it into substance, and disperses it outside the body, which is the law of heaven and earth.

However, the Dharma image is not achieved overnight.

In the initial stage of the fourth realm, it is still the same. First, the true Qi must undergo a qualitative change to make room for the Dantian. Then the internal force can be condensed into a Dharma image, connecting the inside and the outside, and then the heaven and man can be in resonance, using the law of heaven and earth.

Zhao Wumian sat cross-legged in Xiri Cave, adjusting his state to perfection.

His Dantian was already full and could no longer contain a trace of true Qi. Then, he picked a piece of ambergris tea leaves and began to forcibly catalyze the transformation of his true Qi!
Tea leaves enter the stomach.

In an instant, a stream of fiery true energy rose up, like a fire dragon, carrying with it scorching heat and rushing into the Dantian, just like a ladle of hot oil poured down. Once the already swollen Dantian was impacted, it immediately began to surge non-stop, filling every limb and bone in an instant!
The true energy exploded!

Zhao Wumian’s face soon turned red, and the temperatures of his entire body began to rise sharply, as if they were about to burn through his skin!

Zhao Wumian’s heart sank, the critical moment had arrived!
……

(End of this chapter)