Chapter 9 The Old Man and the Dao Body
Feeling Zhao Dabao's puzzled gaze, a mysterious smile appeared on Hu Zhuxiong's face. He slowly passed by Zhao Dabao's side, looking up at the last trace of the remnant sun in mid-air. With his back to Zhao Dabao, he slowly spoke: "Brother Xian, have you ever heard of a sage called 'Ten Perfect Old Men'?"
"'Perfect Old Man'?"
Even Zhao Dabao, who has a memory of ten years, is so unfamiliar with this name. He couldn't figure out the intention of Hu Zhuxiong when he mentioned this name, and he couldn't help blurting out in surprise for a while.
"Not bad! It's the 'perfect old man'. ”
Hu Zhuxiong, who was facing away from Zhao Dabao, didn't know Zhao Dabao's expression at this time, so he couldn't tell whether Zhao Dabao exclaimed because of surprise or confusion.
"The little brother has never heard of it. I don't know what kind of character this 'perfect old man' the eldest brother is talking about? ”
Although it is unclear what Hu Zhuxiong's intention is in mentioning this 'perfect old man'. But if you think about it, Hu Zhuxiong will not be untargeted, he must have his own intentions.
With such an opportunity to learn more about the background information in the game, Zhao Dabao naturally will not miss it out of thin air. Therefore, he did not mean to stop Hu Zhuxiong, but quietly waited for Hu Zhuxiong's next step.
"Speaking of this 'perfect old man', he really has to be admired!"
Turning around, Hu Zhuxiong, who was facing Zhao Dabao, was with admiration on his face at this time, as if he was on a pilgrimage, unusually solemn and solemn. I can no longer see a trace of big grinning and arbitrary arrogance.
"This 'Ten Perfect Old Man' was a casual cultivator thousands of years ago, and because of his practice, actual combat, treasure refining, medicine refining, wisdom, talent, knowledge, and character, he was called the 'Ten Perfect Immortal Monarch' by all his colleagues at that time. However, he thinks that he doesn't deserve the word 'immortal', just an ordinary old man. There is also the title of 'Ten Perfect Old Man'. ”
The so-called casual monks are solitary monks who have not joined any forces. Under normal circumstances, most of them are non-mainstream monks with inferior temperaments. It is very rare for this 'perfect old man' to be able to cultivate in a mere way and be respected by all his colleagues at that time. Just from the fact that he gave up the honorific title of 'Immortal Monarch' and humbled himself as an old man, you can see his meticulous character.
Although he had never heard of the name of this 'perfect old man' beforehand, and this was also a background story in **, Zhao Dabao still sincerely felt a trace of admiration for this old man. He knew very well how difficult and low the path of loose cultivation in this game was. It's no wonder that when Hu Zhuxiong mentions him, he is like this.
"Have you ever heard of the 'Innate Dao Body'?"
Speaking of this, Hu Zhuxiong suddenly stopped talking about things related to the old man, but changed the conversation and continued to ask Zhao Dabao questions.
For the 'innate Dao body', Zhao Dabao really knows something. As far as he knew, the so-called 'Innate Dao Body' was a talent, a talent that was only available to NPCs and was absolutely impossible for players to obtain.
According to the insider's post on the forum, the so-called 'Innate Dao Body' is a top-level talent that very few NPCs have when they are born. The effect is to increase the cultivation speed by 300%, and to be immune to mortal damage once a day.
The insider did not reveal where he learned the news, but he posted a screenshot of the mutilated number of characters.
The reason why he uploaded this post was just to show off. But I didn't think about it, causing an uproar on the forum. Countless players have expressed their displeasure with this, protesting the talent for disrupting the balance of the game.
You know, it was the game's 10th year of operation. Every player is greatly dissatisfied with the slow pace of practice of the exercises. At first glance, when I found out that this talent could greatly increase my cultivation speed and was intended to avoid dying once a day, I would naturally be extremely dissatisfied.
Knowing that the mastermind of cooking noodles announced this talent is limited to a very small number of NPCs, and the player can't have it to calm down this turmoil.
Because of the existence of this turmoil, Zhao Dabao has a very clear understanding of this talent. Back then, he was one of the countless protesters.
"I've heard a little about it, but I don't know much about it. It is said that only a very small number of sons of the Heavenly Dependents possess a talent that can greatly increase the speed of cultivation at birth. ”
Hearing Zhao Dabao's answer, Hu Zhuxiong did not show a trace of surprise as Zhao Dabao expected. It's like I knew you knew. This made Zhao Dabao feel a little weird, and his face couldn't help but change.
"Don't be surprised! I've known for a long time that Brother Xian is no ordinary alien. If it was an ordinary alien, it would be absolutely impossible to know the rapid cultivation method of the 'Physique Strengthening Technique'. ”
Hearing Hu Zhuxiong say this, the look of surprise on Zhao Dabao's face became even stronger. As for Hu Zhuxiong, he can't see it clearly now. There was even an idea of running away from him at one point.
Thankfully, it's just a game. While there are a lot of unusual things about it, I haven't heard of any rumors of anyone dying during the game.
Therefore, Zhao Dabao quickly calmed down. Quietly looked at Hu Zhuxiong to see what else he had to say next.
Zhao Dabao's reaction fell into Hu Zhuxiong's eyes, which made him feel two more points of satisfaction. He smiled and patted Zhao Dabao's shoulder and said, "Brother Xian, don't worry!" As my brother said, I have no ill will towards you. It is precisely because you are absolutely extraordinary that I will take you so highly as a brother. Otherwise, do you think that if you come to someone casually, you can let my brother and me be treated like this?
Hu Zhuxiong's words were to the point. As soon as he said this, Zhao Dabao became even more relaxed. While nodding his head in agreement with what Hu Zhuxiong said, he opened his mouth and motioned for Hu Zhuxiong to continue.
"What the eldest brother said is that I seem to be a little bit of a villain just now. I don't know what the big brother is going to say, please continue. Little brother, I'm listening here. ”
glanced at Zhao Dabao with some surprise, obviously, Hu Zhuxiong didn't expect Zhao Dabao to recover so quickly.
Feeling Hu Zhuxiong's somewhat surprised gaze, Zhao Dabao didn't say anything, just smiled at Hu Zhuxiong, with a look of gratitude, and a tacit look.
Nodding with satisfaction, Hu Zhuxiong continued: "Brother Xian knows the 'Innate Dao Body', then it will be easy to do. What I'm going to talk about next is related to this 'innate Dao body'.
As soon as Hu Zhuxiong said this, Zhao Dabao suddenly became interested. Although it is clear that the talent of 'Innate Dao Body' is not something that players can have, who has not had a trace of luck?
"Did the virtuous brother ever know that what the 'Ten Perfect Old Man' really admired was not his 'Ten Perfections', but that he created the method of one phase, and the method that one phase can benefit future generations of monks."
Hu Zhuxiong's words made Zhao Dabao have a bold guess, maybe his idea of luck can really be realized. His eyes widened, and he was engrossed in Hu Zhuxiong, for fear of missing any of the words Hu Zhuxiong was going to say next.
"I look at your expression, Brother Xian, and it seems that I have already guessed it. Yes, what I'm going to say should be exactly what you guessed. The method created by the 'Ten Perfect Old Men' is the method of condensing the 'Acquired Dao Body'. ”
"'Acquired Dao Body'?"
It's just a word difference from the 'Innate Dao Body', and when you think about it, you know that this is also a talent that can increase your cultivation speed. Although Zhao Dabao had not heard of it, this was not an obstacle for him to want to know more. I saw him looking at Hu Zhuxiong with a look of eagerness, eager to know more information from Hu Zhuxiong.
Zhao Dabao's expression made Hu Zhuxiong couldn't help laughing, and he didn't stop until Zhao Dabao began to show strong anger.
"Brother Xian, your expression just now is so interesting, I can't help but laugh for a while, don't blame, don't blame!"
Seeing that Zhao Dabao's anger seemed to have a higher meaning, Hu Zhuxiong hurriedly changed the topic and returned to the 'acquired Dao body' he just said.
"This 'Acquired Dao Body', as the name suggests, is the opposite of the 'Innate Dao Body', which is an acquired physique that can effectively improve the cultivation speed of monks. Although it is not as fast as the cultivation of the 'Innate Dao Body', it has the effect of increasing qi and luck, but it also has its uniqueness. ”
"It's a pity that the 'Ten Perfect Old Man' was robbed and killed shortly after he developed this method. Several disciples who sat down under him killed each other because they were fighting for this method, resulting in this method being somewhat incomplete, and none of the 'acquired Dao bodies' were able to follow it. ”
Speaking of this, Hu Zhuxiong's face showed an extremely strong sense of regret.
"Wait, Brother Hu, according to what you said, since no one has followed this method, how can it confirm the true existence of the 'Acquired Dao Body'?"
Zhao Dabao had no intention of interfering with Hu Zhuxiong, but he had no choice. He attaches great importance to this 'Acquired Dao Body' that has the potential to increase the speed of cultivation. Now that he heard that it was very likely that it didn't really exist, how could he still be able to bear it.
"Although it is true that no one has really forged the 'Acquired Dao Body', all the monks who have cultivated the remnants of the method left by the 'Ten Perfect Old Men' have all gained it. The cultivators who cultivated the three fundamental chapters had indeed improved a lot in terms of cultivation speed. The fragments have such an effect, and the complete inheritance is naturally more effective. ”
As soon as Hu Zhuxiong said this, Zhao Dabao was relieved. After all, the talent that can increase the speed of cultivation is too important. You must know that the importance of the attribute of cultivation speed in the later stage is by no means something that can be explained in a few words. But its importance is undoubtedly the first of all attributes. And there are only a few ways to increase the cultivation speed, which are either not practical or not long-lasting. Being able to get a permanent, non-consuming method that can increase cultivation speed is indeed too important for Zhao Dabao.
"Brother Xian, can you guess what the remnants of the method left behind by the 'Ten Perfect Old Men' are?"
"Is it ......?"
Looking at Hu Zhuxiong who asked him questions with a strange expression, Zhao Dabao's heart could no longer remain calm. Violent throbbing. 'Bang' sounded, making Zhao Dabao's voice tremble for the elderly.
"Not bad! The 'Technique for Strengthening the Body' that you have cultivated, as well as the 'Technique for Condensing the Veins and Strengthening the Bone' that I have just given you, are all part of that magical and great method. Although they are only two fragments, you who have already cultivated must be very aware of their effects. ”
Hu Zhuxiong's affirmation of Duff made Zhao Dabao's temperament feel like walking in the clouds, indescribably happy.
"Big brother, I don't know if you know anything about the other fragments? Do you know how to get it? ”
Forcibly suppressing his feelings, Zhao Dabao continued to ask Hu Zhuxiong.
If you practice this method, you can get a talent comparable to the 'Innate Dao Body', and the temptation for Zhao Dabao is too great. He didn't want to make any cover-ups, and he couldn't do anything. In this way, he asked Hu Zhuxiong directly.
"I knew that you would never be reconciled, brother Xian!"
Zhao Dabao's appearance was obviously all expected by Hu Zhuxiong. In this regard, not only did he not have any dissatisfaction, but he was even more satisfied with Zhao Dabao.
Only those who have a heart that is constantly getting stronger and want to forge ahead are the brothers and partners that Hu Zhuxiong wants to have. If he doesn't even have such a heart, he will be a waste of resources and emotions.
"But, Brother Xian, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you." Each of the remnants of the Dharma that was aborted by the Ten Perfect Old Men is extremely precious. The 'Body Strengthening Technique' you have cultivated is a treasure of the royal family. If it weren't for the cultivation of you strangers this time, the royal family would never have let it circulate. ”
"The 'Recipe for Condensing Pulses and Strengthening Bones' I gave you was for my brother to inspect the goods from the home of a prince (the head of a prefecture) who violated the laws of the empire when he was on the mission of the inspection department. Brother Wei secretly hid it and did not hand it over to the division. In addition, there is also a fragment called 'The Secret of Hearing and Seeing' that is known to my brother, which can be exchanged for it as long as he makes a certain contribution in the Inspection Department. ”
"If there are more, it won't be clear where to get it. However, the brother still knows the names of the other two articles, and if the virtuous brother is destined, he might as well look for it carefully. ”
"One article is called 'Rui Ling Qing Shen Jue', and when you combine it with the two articles that the virtuous brother has, you can get an increase in the cultivation speed on a certain amount of time, and another article is called 'Min Shen Jie Jue', and the other is only known by Brother Wei, and the others are really little known."
Hu Zhuxiong's words, Zhao Dabao firmly remembered every word. If you want to become a hero and a strong person, you will never miss such a thing.
"As the leader of the aliens who were summoned from outside the world with a mysterious mission, the virtuous brother must be in a state of great luck. As a brother, I hope that the virtuous brother can have that kind of fate, collect the fragments left by the 'Ten Perfect Old Men', and cultivate the 'Acquired Dao Body'. Brother Wei doesn't have such high expectations, I just hope that if I can, I can get another 'Wise Soul Clearing Technique' and improve my cultivation speed. ”
Hu Zhuxiong's appeal, Zhao Dabao naturally took it to heart. The other players don't know yet, but he knows very well. Many times, every word an NPC says can be seen as a task. Although there may not be a quest message, as long as you can complete his request, there will definitely be a reward.
Hu Zhuxiong said that such a fragment of the method was so precious, if he could find the 'Wisdom Clarity Divine Technique' to Hu Zhuxiong, the reward would definitely not be light. Even if there is really no reward in the end, Zhao Dabao will make the same choice if Hu Zhuxiong is willing to tell him the news.
Although he is not a good person, there is one point, Zhao Dabao is definitely a leader. That's the 'Thanksgiving Diagram'. Although Hu Zhuxiong has some appeals to him, it can be regarded as a kindness to him. Zhao Dabao naturally will not be an 'ungrateful' white-eyed wolf.
"Big brother, don't worry, if the younger brother has that fate, he will definitely not forget your kindness, big brother."
Although he didn't say anything, Hu Zhuxiong's eyes flashed a look of satisfaction in Zhao Dabao's statement.
"That's right! Brother Xian, this news is only clear to a few top forces. Virtuous brother, you must not tell others lightly, lest it lead to trouble! ”
solemnly told Zhao Dabao, and Hu Zhuxiong did not keep Zhao Dabao any more. After the two exchanged a few more pleasantries, Zhao Dabao left Hu Zhuxiong's house and walked towards the temporary residence of the wandering merchant Ma Seventeen.
Coincidentally, at the same time that Zhao Dabao arrived at Ma **'s temporary residence, Ma Seventeen also happened to push the cart back to his home.
At Ma Seventeen's home, after the two exchanged pleasantries, Zhao Dabao brought the topic to the right track. Took out 20 feathers of a sharp-billed chicken from the mustard seed bag and handed it to Ma XVII, and once again mentioned that I wanted to help Ma XVII recover the lost goods.
This time, Ma Seventeen did not continue to shirk, but directly handed over the task to Zhao Dabao. Zhao Dabao, who had achieved his goal, got up and left after talking to Ma Seventeen for a few more words.
I found a secluded alley, sat cross-legged on the ground, used up the code that recorded the 'Condensing Veins and Strengthening Bones', and began a long practice.
Condensation Pulse Bone Formula: Level 1 (level 10), meridian +10, root bone +10. Current progress: 0/100.
The Wandering Merchant's Cargo: After the test of the Wandering Merchant, you finally got the opportunity to help others that you had always dreamed of. Ma XVII agrees to let you help him find the goods lost in the Wolf Woodland (Wolf Slope) (0/5).
It must be fast, once you go too late, whether the goods will be safely preserved is a big question. You who took the initiative to ask for help with Ma Seventeen, obviously you don't want to see such a situation happen, right?