Chapter 7 Hunting Tournament
Whether in the Xinghua Sect or in other Assassin sects, there is a very important Assassin cultivation program. That's ginseng.
Every Assassin, who wants to rise up, will inevitably come into contact with this word.
The so-called ginseng hunting is to hunt ginseng beasts.
Yuan Ling Ginseng is a very spiritual grass. After absorbing the Essence of the Sun and the Moon for many years, they will transform into various beasts. The Assassins referred to it as the "Beast". If you want to obtain Yuan Ling Ginseng, you have to hunt these ginseng beasts.
In the process of cultivating as an assassin, it is necessary to take many elixirs that can increase their strength. One of the key materials used to make these elixirs is Yuan Ling ginseng.
The most peculiar thing is that Yuan Ling Ginseng can not only be used to make pills, but also can be directly refined and absorbed. There are two different ways to improve the Assassin's cultivation. It's just that refining into pills is more effective than direct refining and absorption.
All in all, to the Assassins, the Yuan Ling Ginseng was an extremely precious cultivation elixir.
The three major pieces that determine the strength of the assassin, the exercises, the killing skills and the divine seal, among which the killing skills, Jiang Ziyao already has the Donghuang Sword Technique. Until he has mastered this killing technique in depth, there is no need to teach him new skills for the time being.
What Jiang Ziyao lacks now is exercises that can help him improve his cultivation. But for various reasons, the most suitable exercise for him, Elder Stardust has not yet started.
On these days, Xinghua Sect is going to hold the annual Hunting Ginseng Conference. Every Inner Courtyard disciple has the opportunity to get Yuan Ling Ginseng and improve their cultivation. There was no reason why Elder Stardust wouldn't let Jiang Ziyao participate.
Because this is one of the few methods that can improve the cultivation of an Assassin other than the Assassin Technique.
"Before you left the Tibetan Skill Pavilion, the head of the sect had already informed the various elders and mentors to let the inner court disciples gather in the Beast Forest in three days. This year's Hunting Contest is about to begin. ā
Elder Stardust smiled strangely and continued, "Although I would like to teach you a little more of the skills of an assassin, the Hunting Ginseng Conference is a rare event. You should first grow up in actual combat. But don't die. ā
"Dead...... Ahaha, no, not that exaggerated, right?"
"Xinghua Sect has a rule. During the tournament, the disciples who participated in the tournament were allowed to fight each other. It is also permissible to kill the other party in order to snatch the Yuan Ling ginseng. This is the cruelty of the Assassin world. Only the strong are qualified to live. ā
"Only the strong are qualified to live......" Jiang Ziyao chewed on this sentence repeatedly, and suddenly recalled the situation five years ago, when the Moon Spirit Witch chased and killed him.
At that time, the Moon Spirit Divine Witch also said that in the Yantian Continent, strength is everything. Even more so with the Assassins.
Nature is cruel. Survival of the fittest is the law of nature. Whether to be a scumbag with a combat strength of only five and steal a living, or to fight bravely and fight for a future that can realize your dreams depends on how you do it.
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Three days later, all the inner court disciples of the Xinghua Sect arrived at the Ginseng Beast Forest.
This vast forest is the territory specially given to the Xinghua Sect by the Xuanyuan Empire. There are many ginseng beasts of different years in it. In particular, the deepest part of the forest is said to be inhabited by the legendary 10,000-year-old ginseng beast.
Monsters of this level, even the elders of the Xinghua Sect had a headache for them. Therefore, both the Elder and the Assassin Mentor would solemnly tell the Inner Court disciples not to get too close to the center of the forest.
The forest is only open for three days a year. In order to prevent the over-hunting of ginseng beasts, Xinghuazong has been implementing a strategy of sustainable development.
"Alright, all the elders and mentors of the Xinghua Sect will be waiting outside the forest. You just go in and get some more ginseng. Elder Stardust stood at the entrance of the forest, looking at Jiang Ziyao's backpack, "Are there enough dry food and water belts? Don't be eaten by the beasts. ā
Jiang Ziyao said depressedly: "Even if I don't care about it, at most, I won't be able to hunt the beast." I'm not going to get killed......"
Elder Stardust said, "That's not for sure. With your current strength, it will not be easy to hunt for ten years. If you encounter a ginseng beast that is more than 100 years old, you will only have to be eaten. So I advise you not to go deep into the heart of the forest. It's okay to fight the ginseng beasts for ten years on the periphery. ā
"Got it, teacher. Jiang Ziyao carefully wrote down Elder Stardust's words.
Elder Stardust said, "Three days ago, I already told you about the cruelty of the Hunting Tournament. Find a way to survive. If you want to chase your dreams, you have to go through all kinds of difficulties. Only by going through a lot of hardships can we reach the other side of our dreams. ā
The disciple wrote it down. Jiang Ziyao nodded and said.
"Alright, you'll go in by yourself later. I'm going to prepare a top-notch assassin technique for you. When you come out alive in three days' time, the Master will teach you this Assassin technique. Work hard. ā
With that, Elder Stardust drifted away.
"Jiang Ziyao, so you're here!" As soon as the conversation here ended, two eye-catching shadows suddenly floated over.
Jiang Ziyao looked at it, and it turned out to be Jin Xuan and Aster. Both beauties changed into Assassin tights today. The curvaceous figure is very eye-catching.
Aster, in particular, wears a gorgeous black thorn service, showing her convex and backward female curves to the fullest. At the same time, it also added to her the temperament of continuing to be mysterious and noble. The ribbon tied into a big bow tied her long flowing hair behind her back, a little lazy, but a little more charming.
The tall and full breasts are outlined in a tight-fitting assassin's outfit and presented in an extremely attractive shape. It's simply the perfect size. A little bigger, it's redundant. If it is a little smaller, it is not plump enough.
After Jiang Ziyao saw Aster, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. A goddess is a goddess, no matter how many times you watch it, it is so uncontrollable.
His eyes moved slightly, and when he saw Jin Xuan next to Aster, the joy on Jiang Ziyao's face suddenly turned into frustration.
"You, you!" Jin Xuan noticed the change in Jiang Ziyao's expression for the first time, and came to him with a snort, "When you see Yun'er, your beast's blood is boiling." When you see me, you are sad. Jiang Ziyao, what do you mean!"
"IāI didn't!" Jiang Ziyao shook his head desperately in denial.
"It's no wonder that there's no! Hmph, am I so devoid of feminine charm? Xinghua Sect also has a lot of senior brothers and junior brothers chasing me, okay?" Jin Xuan pursed her lips dissatisfiedly, "But you little pervert, you know how to stare at Wan'er all day long." ā
Jiang Ziyao said unconvinced: "That, so what? There are clouds in the Book of Poetry, My Fair Lady, and a gentleman." Isn't it normal to like girls?"
"What kind of gentleman, you are lustful! Lustful big eyes, revealing obscene little eyes, as soon as you see Wan'er, you will be perverted!"
"I, how can I have!" Jiang Ziyao wiped the corners of his mouth with his sleeve in a panic, but fortunately he didn't drool. In front of the goddess, don't lose your temper.
"You see you're just weak-hearted, why are you wiping the corners of your mouth, I'm right by me, right? Man, hmph, they're all animals who think with their lower bodies!"
"Who said that? I think about you with your upper body......"
"Jiang Ziyao, do you want to fight again, do you? Am I so unattractive? Your lower body immediately gave Miss Ben a reaction. Or I'll beat you up!"
"Okay, okay~" Seeing that they were about to pinch up again, Aster immediately grabbed Jin Xuan, "You two, every time you meet, you keep bickering." Let's get down to business first, Xiaoxuan. ā
Jin Xuan glared at Jiang Ziyao angrily, then put aside the controversy, and pouted: "Jiang Ziyao, join our Moon Alliance." ā
Jiang Ziyao tilted his head: "Yuemeng?"
Jin Xuan said: "The Moon Alliance is one of the sect alliances of the Xinghua Sect. You don't even know this, do you? ā
Jiang Ziyao shook his head.
"I don't know anything...... Hmph, I see that you have been focusing on Wan'er all day long. Jin Xuan snorted heavily and introduced in simple terms, "The so-called Zongmeng is an organization formed spontaneously by young assassins. The clan league belongs to the sect, so it can be said that it is similar to the nature of a 'student club'. In normal times, the companions of the Zongmeng can carry out assassin missions together, hunt ginseng beasts, and so on. In the Xinghua Sect, the relatively large sect alliances include the Sword Alliance, the Moon Alliance, and the emerging Heaven and Earth Alliance is also considered to have a large number of people. Among them, the strength of the Sword Alliance is the most powerful......"
Jiang Ziyao probably understood, and asked, "Is the Moon Alliance the Sect Alliance you formed?"
Speaking of this, Jin Xuan swept away the unhappiness on her face and said with a smile: "That's right, the clan alliance I established with Wan'er unites weak female assassins and doesn't let them be bullied in the inner courtyard. ā
Jiang Ziyao scratched his head and muttered, "I'm not a female assassin, so there's no need to be bored." ā
Jin Xuan smiled: "You are weaker than a female assassin, okay? ā
Originally, Jiang Ziyao had a little idea of wanting to join the Moon Alliance. Because there was an aster that made his heart flutter. But Jin Xuan's words, like a fine needle, pierced his heart.
"I don't want to join your Moon Alliance!" Jiang Ziyao flatly refused.
"Why?" Jin Xuan looked at Jiang Ziyao in surprise, feeling incredible.
She thought that this nerd would definitely join the Moon Alliance. Even if you can't attract him, there is also aster. There are few men in the world who can resist the beauty of aster. As a best friend, Jin Xuan still knows the charm of aster very well.
Aster also felt a little surprised, and said, "Zi Yao, hunting ginseng beasts is not a job that can be done by one person. Ten years of ginseng is fine. If we want to obtain a hundred, a thousand or even ten thousand years of Yuan Ling ginseng, we have to work as a team. Isn't it bad to join the Sect Alliance? Or is it because of my misdeeds that makes you unhappy?"
"No, it's not. Aster, you ...... You're good. Jiang Ziyao took a deep breath and adjusted his emotions, "My current strength is indeed weaker than ordinary people, and even the female assassins in the inner courtyard can't compare." But I'm a man, and I must not hide under the women's roofs for protection. If I really want to join the Moon Alliance, I'm a soft egg, coward!"
Jin Xuan hurriedly said: "You dead-eyed, who said you were a coward?"
Jiang Ziyao said proudly: "A manly man, stand up to the sky." No matter how bad my Jiang Ziyao is, I will not be reduced to the point where I need female protection. ā
Jin Xuan snorted angrily and asked, "Do you look down on women?"
Jiang Ziyao shook his head and said, "No, I didn't mean that." ā
Aster frowned slightly, and couldn't help but ask, "Then what do you mean......"
Jiang Ziyao clenched his fists, gritted his teeth and said, "You guys should be as machismo." This is my bottom line as a man, and I will never allow others to violate me. You're not men, so you probably don't understand. ā
Jin Xuan sighed: "Yes, I can't understand your boring thoughts at all." ā
Jiang Ziyao said: "I'm not targeting anyone. It's great to join you. But it makes me think about relying on my peers more than thinking about how to solve problems on my own when I'm in danger. It's not going to make me stronger. Now that I'm on my own, it may be difficult to hunt ginseng beasts. But I will grow. One day, I will be strong, strong enough to protect you, to protect the weak. I think that's the path a man should take!"
"I see......" Aster smiled at the end, "You can always make people expect from you." Well, I'm waiting for your growth. When you're strong enough, we'll be your people. ā
"Hey?" Jiang Ziyao looked at Aster in surprise, and his face turned red instantly.
Aster also reacted quickly, and explained with a pretty blush: "That, I mean...... You can then create a clan. Xiao Xuan and I may consider joining you with the entire Moon Alliance...... It's just, it's just a matter of thinking about it. ā
After staring at Aster for a long time, Jiang Ziyao smiled and said, "I understand." That's it. I'm going to get strong as soon as possible. When the time comes, I will be able to take you into the harem......"
"Hey, isn't it your clan alliance?" Jin Xuan immediately questioned.
"Uh, slip of the tongue!"
"What a fart! You little pervert who wants to open a harem!"