Chapter 27: Physician's Strategy (Part II)
"These were taken from the 'quagmire tigers'?"
After carefully examining Zhao Dabao's heart, bones, and blood on the counter, Xu Shangru's face showed a hint of surprise. Looking at Zhao Dabao, he asked.
"Not bad! Dr. Xu is really a master, and I am deeply impressed by him! Yesterday, at the behest of the king's predecessors, I took a trip to the 'Dense Fog Swamp'. Lucky enough to encounter a 'quagmire tiger' and kill it. The 'brain marrow' was made into a delicacy by the master chef of the 'Shangpinju' to complete the commission of the king's predecessors. Some other materials have also been handed over by me to 'Shangpinju' for processing. I heard Dr. Xu mention it last time, so I kept it and brought it to Dr. Xu for examination today. ā
"There's little brother Lao bothering! Although these materials are still slightly insufficient to refine the 'Strong Heart Forging Bone Pill', in this No. 6 village, I am afraid that there will be no better materials. But that's enough! Although the quality cannot be guaranteed, Cheng Dan can still do his best. ā
"That's right! Senior Wang mentioned by the little brother just now, but that senior Wang Dayong Wang who guarded the school ground? ā
While listening to Zhao Dabao's reply, Xu Shangru was still lowering his head and carefully inspecting the materials again. A trace of regret could be heard from his tone, as if the high-quality 'Heart Forging Bone Pill' was of great significance to him.
However, since he said that it was acceptable, Zhao Dabao didn't say anything. In terms of the strength of the heart and bones, it is necessary to surpass the 'quagmire tiger'. In the novice village, Zhao Dabao really didn't dare to guarantee that any monster could reach this point. Even the ten king beasts known as the 'Ten Kings', because of the relationship between the body, want to surpass the 'quagmire tiger' in terms of strength in terms of heart and bones, it is also unknown.
You must know that the heart and bones of tiger beasts are already the best among beast-like monsters. Except for a small number of dragon genera or other top-notch demon beasts and immortal beasts, judging from the strength of the heart and bones alone, it is almost impossible to be better than the 'quagmire tiger'.
Although it is possible to preliminarily conclude his identity as an 'alchemist' through Xu Shangru's self-description, it is still unknown how much significance the 'Strengthening Heart Forging Bone Pill' has to him to the ground. What's more, the corpse of the 'Ten Kings' is a necessity to complete Hu Zhuxiong's mission, even if it is to recruit the 'Alchemist' Xu Shangru, it is impossible for him to give up another task as a price.
However, when Xu Shangru asked him if the senior Wang he was talking about was Wang Dayong, the school guard, Zhao Dabao saw some signs of tasks with the experience in his memory.
Wang Dayong's identity is quite mysterious, and it seems that there is a huge secret hidden in him. One or two can be seen from Hu Zhuxiong's attitude towards him alone.
There are many things in this, Zhao Dabao is not very clear for the time being. But there is one thing he is deliberately very sure of, that is, Wang Dayong has something to ask for him. Even if he didn't say yesterday that he would let Zhao Dabao come to him once after the success of the bandits, just by looking at his extremely strange attitude towards Zhao Dabao, you can see one or two.
doesn't care about anyone, treats him coldly, treats him with strange voices, and treats Zhao Dabao amiably and softly; He was also willing to exchange the precious and abnormal special grade 'Sumeru Stone' for a dish made with the brain marrow of the 'quagmire tiger' in exchange for the delivery of the light yƬ to Zhao Dabao. If you want to say that Wang Dayong has no plans for him, he will not believe it if he kills Zhao Dabao. What's more, the other party has made it clear that he has something to do for Zhao Dabao.
Although he was a little wary of this Wang Dayong in his heart, Zhao Dabao didn't mind dealing with him. Who doesn't know the truth that eggs can't be put in the same basket? Being able to maintain a good relationship with an NPC with a mysterious identity is not a bad thing for Zhao Dabao. The reason why he is reluctant to have too much contact with Wang Dayong is because of the consideration of taking care of Hu Zhuxiong's opinion.
But that's about it! If Wang Dayong can bring him enough benefits, even if he completely fights Hu Zhuxiong, it will not be a big deal. What's more, Hu Zhuxiong didn't bluntly say that he wouldn't let him have any contact with Wang Dayong, but just asked him to stay on guard.
Hearing Xu Shangru mention Wang Dayong's name, his tone was full of reverence. Zhao Dabao knew that if he could achieve his goal this time, it seemed that he would use this Wang Dayong again.
"Not bad! It was that senior king. Why, could it be that Dr. Xu also knew that senior? ā
In line with Xu Shangru's affection, when Zhao Dabao mentioned Wang Dayong, there were two more points of respect in his tone. looked at Xu Shangru with some surprise, it seemed that because the two had a common acquaintance, they suddenly became much closer to Xu Shangru.
"Alas! It's a pity, but this is one of the regrets of my life! Xu wants to get acquainted with Senior Wang, but you also know the temperament of that senior. Xu visited several times, but he was turned away. But for this senior Wang, Xu admires it very much! ā
Looking at Xu Shangru, who sighed for a long time and was full of regret, Zhao Dabao couldn't help but feel weird. You must know that you Xu Shangru is an 'alchemist'! Even if the level is not good, it should not be so admired by Wang Dayong, a former member of the 'Hair Division' who is now cultivating a big fall. Not being able to get to know him is a big regret in your life.
It seems that the secret hidden in this Wang Dayong is not small! Maybe it's still something that can affect the progress of some of the main lines of the game, and it's not necessarily a big shot!
Saying what is 'a big man who can affect the progress of the main line' is just a little reverie of Zhao Dabao. In the game "Fantasy", there is no main line, branch lines and other task divisions at all. The so-called main quests are just some tasks that players have summarized on their own that will have a huge impact on the game regardless of region. Seriously!
For the real top bigwigs in the game (such as the Emperor of the Great Xia Empire, the top sect masters, etc.), the impact of those tasks that players call the main quest is nothing at all. How can a mission that can't be put in their eyes become a main quest?
At the end of the day, it's a bit slow and a bit difficult for players who have used to the previous virtual games, so it's just a matter of entertaining themselves!
But if Hu Zhuxiong, an elite disciple of the 'Inspection Division', is jealous, and Xu Shangru, the 'treasure refiner', can be respected, the day when the secret hidden behind Wang Dayong is truly revealed, it will definitely bring huge benefits to Zhao Dabao.
"Oh? And such a thing? That's the fault of the dreaming waves! However, if Dr. Xu is interested, he can be recommended on his behalf. If you want to come to Senior Wang, you will also sell face in the next one! ā
Although there were already countless thoughts swirling in his heart, Zhao Dabao's face did not reveal anything. showed a hint of surprise and bowed to Xu Shangru to apologize. Although he said that he wanted to introduce Xu Shangru, he was actually waiting for Xu Shangru to ask for help.
An NPC like Xu Shangru, after several unsuccessful attempts to see him, let him go in person again, he will definitely not pull down this practice. What's more, the referrer is still a stranger like him who doesn't know whether he is reliable or unreliable, in case he eats a closed door in front of him Zhao Dabao again, his Xu Shangru's face will completely fall to the ground.
Regardless of whether he Xu Shangru believes in the relationship between Zhao Dabao and Wang Dayong, as long as Xu Shangru asks Wang Dayong for help, he will definitely ask Zhao Dabao for help.
For a small role like Zhao Dabao, as long as he pays a certain price, it doesn't matter whether he asks for it or not, it's just an equivalent exchange!
Sure enough, after hearing Zhao Dabao say this, Xu Shangru's reaction was exactly the same as Zhao Dabao's conjecture. thanked Zhao Dabao for his kindness and asked him to go on his behalf, and asked for something.
"The little brother has a heart, Xu has thanked him in advance! But the temperament of that senior ......"
Speaking of this, Xu Shangru's face showed a look of embarrassment. It seems that such a thing of talking about people's rights and wrongs behind his back is indeed a little difficult for him to speak.
Zhao Dabao didn't say anything, and accompanied Xu Shangru, with an embarrassed smile on his face. can be regarded as agreeing with Xu Shangru's statement.
"That's good! Since you have a close relationship with Senior Wang, Xu will ask you to give you one thing here. Little brother rest assured, no matter what the final result is, Xu will not let you go this trip in vain, little brother. I know you're in a business with the wanderer. That's good, when you come to buy medicine, Xu will give you a 50% discount, I don't know what the little brother thinks? ā
Xu Shangru didn't say what the matter was, and directly put the final reward in front of him, which made Zhao Dabao a little surprised. Although Xu Shangru's conditions were enough to tempt him, for long-term considerations, Zhao Dabao would never agree.
It seems to have figured out the essence of these players and seen through their hearts. In Xu Shangru's eyes, every player is a mercenary person, and he is the most disdainful type of person for NPCs like him. If Zhao Dabao agrees to Xu Shangru's condition, it will be tantamount to confusing himself with other players. became the type of person that NPCs like Xu Shangru looked down on the most, which completely cut off his hope of recruiting Xu Shangru.
Although Zhao Dabao needs to make him do what he needs to do after recruiting Xu Shangru, it is still for profit. But Zhao Dabao has long had countermeasures to deal with it. As long as it's explained properly, there's nothing wrong with that. What's more, an NPC like Xu Shangru, once he agrees to something, no matter what kind of changes occur, he will not make a decision to go back. Besides, once you sign a follower's contract, within the territory of the Great Xia Empire, it doesn't mean that you can't do it if you want to. At that time, it is natural that there will be the laws of the Great Xia Empire to bind the actions of the followers. It is precisely because of such a key that it will be much more difficult for players to gain followers.
Of course, Zhao Dabao would never watch something like his followers break with him, or even defect, happen. He has enough methods to face all kinds of situations that will happen in the future, and he is guaranteed to play Xu Shangru in the palm of his hand.
Xu Shangru is very willing, and he is the only 'alchemist' that Zhao Dabao has encountered within a certain period of time who may be recruited. For the recruitment of Xu Shangru, Zhao Dabao can be said to be inevitable. Although many things have not happened yet, Zhao Dabao has to plan and deal with them in advance. So as not to be in a hurry and overwhelmed when it really happens in the future.
"What did Dr. Xu say at this time? Could it be that he will not be able to see the mercenary market? What's the matter, Doctor Xu, just open your mouth. As long as I can do it, I will serve myself, little brother. As for those other things, don't mention them! ā
Zhao Dabao's words made Xu Shangru blush. With a look of shame, he solemnly apologized to Zhao Dabao. said that he was 'living the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain', so that Zhao Dabao should not be surprised.
"Little brother Gao Yi, Xu is not as good as someone. Now that the little brother has come to this, Xu has nothing to say. I had to entrust everything to the little brother, hoping that the little brother could fulfill his long-cherished wish for someone Xu. ā
According to Xu Shangru, he was originally just an ordinary doctor, wandering around the prefectures and counties of the Great Xia Empire, treating diseases and saving people, while improving his own medical skills. I hope that one day I will be able to be famous all over the world and glorify my ancestors.
By chance, Xu Shangru strayed into a place left by his predecessors in the process of going up the mountain to collect medicine. I got the secret book of the senior master, and I really discovered the difference in this world.
That senior master was an unknown 'alchemist', and the exercises he inherited were also the secret books of the Dan Dao that could only be used for alchemy, without any combat ability.
This is exactly what Xu Shangru has been pursuing. He himself is not very interested in those immortals who come and go, fight and kill, and only want to be able to make his medical skills extraordinary. In the name of a physician, he has been respected by people all over the world and has been famous for centuries.
Therefore, after receiving the inheritance of the predecessor, he devoted himself to research, and it took him ten years to finally attain enlightenment. His medical skills have increased greatly, and he has the ability to refine many elixirs.
With this extraordinary ability, in just one year, Xu Shangru's name was widely spread in Baling Mansion, where he was at the time. All of a sudden, whether it was a local dignitary or a true cultivator, they all came to the famous place and asked him to make alchemy medicine on their behalf.
In this kind of life of ushering in and being drunk, Xu Shangru gradually lost himself. Forget the once qiÄ, become mercenary, empty-eyed. Until one day, he met the same woman who changed the trajectory of his life after that.
She came from a small sect located in the territory of a small city in Baling Mansion that specialized in refining magic weapons such as clothing, and because of a single magic weapon business, she offended an elder of the top sect in Baling Mansion. Her master, the head of the small sect, was severely injured and was dying. Because he heard about Xu Shangru's name, he did not hesitate to risk death to seek medical treatment.
But Xu Shangru at that time had already been lost. The price of letting him make a move once was far from being affordable for a small sect on the verge of extinction. Therefore, he was unusually cold and ruthless in refusing her request to expel her from the door.
At that time, she was a genius disciple of that small sect. In that small sect, he has always been a favored character. Because of this change in the sect, this machine has been under huge pressure and is difficult to bear. Therefore, in the face of Xu Shangru's not only unwilling to help, but also coldly sarcastic, wanting to expel her from the door, she finally broke out.
After some scolding, he woke up the lost Xu Shangru. Xu Shangru, who realized that he had no bigger problems, naturally would not be willing to continue like this.
Xu Shangru, who had reformed his past wrongs, personally accompanied her back to her sect and rescued her dying master. But this not only made the elder of the big sect even more annoyed, but also because of his move, he missed the date of the other big sect.
Now it's okay, two top big sects come to the door together. Fortunately, with the help of her master, he and she escaped through the secret passage of the sect in advance.
Although he and she escaped, that small sect turned into a cloud of history under the anger of those two top sects.
Xu Shangru herself does not have any combat ability, and she is not a monk who is good at fighting. The opponent is so powerful, let alone revenge, if it weren't for Xu Shangru having a secret medicine that can change his appearance, they wouldn't even be able to save their lives.
The two of them, who had changed their faces and fled incognito, fled all the way, and finally stopped in this small village of Jiuyuan Mansion. This period of fugitive life made the two form a solid relationship, and under the witness of the villagers, the two finally came together.
The life of the two after marriage is also peaceful. After several fruitless searches, the other party gave up the search for the two of them. Anyway, it's just two small characters, and they feed back a lot of wind and waves. If they come up again, the other party will have enough power to completely annihilate them.
Without the pressure of survival, knowing that revenge is hopeless, the two gradually forgot their past. Rooted in this quiet village with peace of mind, he began an ordinary life like an ordinary person. One opened a pharmacy, and the other relied on the craftsmanship of the sect to run a tailor shop, and his life was quite comfortable.
But this comfortable life was finally broken. By chance, she learned that in this small village of No. 6, there are relics left by a great power from ancient times. It is said that it contains the inheritance of the exercises that the great power cultivated during his lifetime, as well as a lot of accumulation that he left behind.
Knowing that there was a secret law protection there that forbade cultivators who did not meet the conditions for inheritance to enter, she still decided to go. The hatred that has accumulated in his heart, once there is a trace of hope for catharsis, that persistence, no matter how Xu Shangru is, it is impossible to stop it.
But how could the prohibition set by the power of ancient times be something she could break? If I could, I wouldn't have waited for her to come and explore.
She tried to break in by force, but was severely injured by the secret method left by that power. The inexplicable curse no longer tormented her heart that was not strong enough all the time.
After exhausting all his mental strength and savings, Xu Shangru couldn't break the curse. He could only rely on some of the secret recipes in the Dan Dao secret book he had inherited, and he could barely alleviate it until now.
Now she has reached the point where she has run out of oil and dried up. And in Xu Shangru's hands, there is no way to alleviate this curse.
Because he had heard of Wang Dayong's name for a long time, with the idea of trying it one last time, Xu Shangru visited him many times, but he was all closed.
Today, relying on these materials that Zhao Dabao brought to him, the 'Heart Forging Bone Pill' that was refined, she might be able to hold on for seven days. But after seven days, he and she were afraid that they would not be able to hold on any longer.
As soon as QiÄ's hopes were all pinned on Zhao Dabao's body. I hope he can say that Wang Dayong will make a move and make one last attempt.
Regarding what Xu Shangru said, although Zhao Dabao listened to it, he actually didn't pay too much attention to it. In similar situations, he saw and heard a lot, but it was not enough to move him. But the relics of the ancient power that Xu Shangru said made his heart tremble.