After Zhang Dao sold all his land and property to the ancestral hall, the previous covetous glances vanished. It wasn't because those people had given up, but because they could no longer get their hands on what they desired. Moreover, word had spread that Zhang Dao was going to follow this Rural Doctor to study dicine and planned to leave for other places.
Since the man was already preparing to leave his hotown, what more could anyone want to do? Even killing him wouldn't grant them his land or house.
In the end, they could only give up and retreat.
As for robbing him of his money, no one truly dared.
Word from yesterday was that he had been as pale as a corpse, seemingly on the brink of death, but now he was ruddy and full of vigor. This could only an the doctor was indeed highly skilled. The fact that Zhang Dao was willing to follow him to learn dicine only further underscored this point.
The village was small, so news naturally spread quickly.
This boy, even on his last legs, still managed to snag sothing, Wang Linchi observed as Zhang Dao vaulted into a courtyard and plucked a rare Yao Lingzhi. Zhang Dao then chewed it down in just a few bites.
This Yao Lingzhi certainly has dicinal value, but not when fresh. It needs to be processed to be considered a true dicinal herb... Wang Linchi mused. He had just finished his thought when he was stunned to see Zhang Dao absorb the herb, its essence transforming into so kind of nourishnt that suffused his body.
Another special constitution. I knew it, Wang Linchi thought, the pieces clicking into place soon after his initial observation.
However, this ti it was different from the previous God-eating Spirit Body. It was a more subtle type of constitution, with few overt effects. The most likely explanation was that Nine Extres possessing Zhang Dao had caused this anomaly; Zhang Dao himself probably didn't possess such a miraculous bloodline.
High-end bloodlines didn't require a maternal body as a conduit. Examples like 'Divine Communion' or 'Sun Embracing the Bosom' still resulted in a child of both parents, yet they also inherited special bloodlines from so other existence.
In other words, such a child wasn't just the offspring of two people, but of two humans and one non-human.
Individuals like Zhang Dao and Li Qinglian likely fell into this category. He had initially suspected Li Qinglian was an atavism. Now it seed clear it was due to the infiltration of an external bloodline.
Why did everyone possessed by Nine Extres exhibit completely different traits? The host's constitution, their circumstances, the weakening of the ambient energy—all these factors could lead to such deviations. This was the aning of the proverb 'Oranges from the south beco bitter trifoliate oranges in the north.'
High absorption efficiency, with corresponding digestive and detoxification capabilities. The conversion process is also remarkably efficient.
This ans that as long as he eats, he can convert food into enhancing his physical attributes with no loss.
Continuous strengthening like this... seems unlikely. At most, he'd hit a ceiling.
However, in terms of transformation Potential, it was indeed very good.
Wang Linchi, stroking his chin, altered his original plan.
After Zhang Dao consud the Yao Lingzhi, his strength would increase by at least ten percent.
Although a ten percent increase might not seem substantial, Zhang Dao was the son of a hunter who spent his days traversing the mountains and was extrely robust. If not for the accident, he wouldn't have been injured, and the subsequent cold was rely a result of his compromised immune system.
If this were the Jing Dynasty, it would undoubtedly be considered an extraordinary Spiritual Talent, Wang Linchi mused.
He couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. As the Calamity of the Last Law intensified, many abilities that should have been dominant had beco as useless as chicken ribs.
「About half an hour later.」
Zhang Dao returned.
"Sir, I'm back."
Zhang Dao pushed open the door and entered the unfamiliar house. Wang Linchi was reading a book and beckoned him over. "Co, sit."
Hearing this, Zhang Dao obediently sat down. He knew what was coming next: the man would likely explain how he would teach him dicine and prepare to initiate his studies.
"Since you are now a Boy, the principles of dicine..." Wang Linchi began, pulling out a couple of dical books, implying that Zhang Dao should start his studies with these.
When Wang Linchi finished speaking, Zhang Dao finally said, "Sir, I don't want to study dicine. dicine can't save Great Xuan. I want to study Charms!"
dicine can't save Great Xuan, this statent gave Wang Linchi the urge to retort. Indeed, studying dicine won't save them, but studying Charms won't either. What's needed is to master the gun and the pen. Still, it's just as well if he studies Charms; it'll prevent him from figuring certain things out.
"Charms are many tis harder than dical skills, and more importantly, they rely on a person's Comprehension. If one lacks Comprehension, all effort is futile," Wang Linchi ostensibly cautioned, though inwardly he was eager for Zhang Dao to agree imdiately.
Zhang Dao agreed with Wang Linchi's words. He had run so many simulations to finally master all the Charms.
"I am willing to try!" He knew 'Wang Linyuan' would agree; he understood his character. He had said this during previous simulations, and Wang Linyuan had agreed each ti. This instance would surely be no different.
"Alright, give it a try then. But Charms have declined; this era belongs to firearms. You must think this through carefully.
"These Charms, when used for healing, are very costly to create. My ten Charms were indeed worth a hundred liang.
"They are not as effective as firearms or other Weapons for self-defense.
"Mostly, they just appear mysterious," Wang Linchi said, his tone earnest and admonishing.
"I have no regrets." Zhang Dao's words were firm. Without the Heavenly Talisman Body, Charms are indeed less valuable than chicken bones. But with the Heavenly Talisman Body, forget re muskets; even hand grenades can't compare to Charms! he sneered inwardly.
He knew the Heavenly Talisman Body was 'Wang Linyuan's' trump card, and Wang Linyuan wouldn't help him acquire it easily. He needed to slowly curry favor.
He was confident he could obtain it within three months at most. His previous fastest record was five months, but this ti he had the best possible start, so he could achieve his goal much faster.
The most crucial part was to disguise himself as a Talisman Genius, thereby gaining enough attention to be considered Wang Linyuan's true successor.
"In that case, you need not remain a Boy. You can be a probationary Disciple," Wang Linchi said. He put away the two dical Books and took out an introductory book on Charms, handing it to Zhang Dao. "morize this first. If you co across any characters you don't recognize, you can ask ."
Wang Linchi simply assud Zhang Dao was literate. After all, being one of the Nine Extres, how could he possibly be illiterate?
Zhang Dao naturally accepted it with excitent. However, in Wang Linchi's eyes, this excitent had many flaws—it felt feigned, for instance. Though Zhang Dao's acting was quite natural, Wang Linchi's keen observation, aided by his multiple perspectives, allowed him to notice this discrepancy.
So, he knows Charms. Interesting. Wang Linchi was reminded of Li Qinglian, who had been in a similar situation. However, Li Qinglian had dropped the pretense, while Zhang Dao, due to their relatively unfamiliar relationship, was still maintaining his facade.
"Thank you, Sir." Zhang Dao inwardly dismissed the introductory book on Charms; he had already morized it thoroughly during his previous simulations. Nevertheless, he knew he had to put on the appropriate show.
Next, I need to acquire a photographic mory to avoid any slip-ups, Zhang Dao mused.
A photographic mory is standard for geniuses. As a Talisman Genius, I definitely need this ability.
Acquiring it should be fairly simple. Just as consuming the Yao Lingzhi had allowed him to consolidate his foundation and achieve Cultivation, he now needed to find and eat a Dragon Pattern Heavenly Hemp to gain a photographic mory.
Yes, he could consu various precious herbs to gain corresponding abilities. However, such herbs were rare, not to ntion they needed to be of sufficient age—at least a hundred years old.
Fortunately, he knew where to find a Dragon Pattern Heavenly Hemp. It was even along the route to their next destination. If his Luck was good, he could obtain it within three days at most.
"Alright, go and study diligently. We leave early tomorrow morning." Wang Linchi noticed that Zhang Dao's mind was active, likely pondering sothing. Unfortunately, trying to read his thoughts yielded only a blank; otherwise, Wang Linchi would have known exactly what he was thinking.
After Zhang Dao acknowledged, he began to "study." Outwardly, he appeared quite serious.
However, the flaw in his act was too large. Wang Linchi could see at a glance that he was rely being perfunctory. It was like a teacher on the podium who could easily spot most of the students' subtle actions below but chose to look the other way.
After all, Wang Linchi never truly intended to treat Zhang Dao as his Disciple. The boy had been insincere from the start, and Wang Linchi hadn't paid him much mind either. Therefore, when the ti ca to act, he wouldn't show any rcy.
What a peculiar state, Wang Linchi processed a vast amount of data, trying to simulate the outco of implanting the Nine Revolutions Inner Pellet Technique into Zhang Dao.
Zhang Dao's special bloodline and constitution could easily lead to so unusual changes. Furthermore, Wang Linchi also planned to implant the Talisman Resonance Technique in him, to serve as a device for reinforcing signals.
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