Chapter 428: Uncle Sun Qiang Has Arrived (Part 1)

We are the Beast Hall, not a spirit stone mine. How many could we possibly have?

One cart, two carts? Being able to produce a few dozen is already good...

As for pills and herbs, even if the Beast Hall has some, they are meant for savage beasts. Where would we get so many for you?

I thought this guy was selfless and full of lofty spirit, but after just a few words, he immediately reveals his true colors...

Beast Master Zhang jokes. It's not that we don't want to give, but we truly don't have that many things...

His face reddening, Hall Master Xie Jiuchen said.

It's fine if you don't have them. But then I need something else, and you must not refuse again! Zhang Xuan looked over.

Please speak!

I want over a thousand cultivation techniques at the Half-Step Sovereign and Sovereign levels, with no restrictions on grade. The more, the better! Zhang Xuan said.

Ask a high price and haggle down.

His main goal was not spirit stones or herbs, but this.

With enough techniques, he could generate the Heaven's Path Sovereign technique and then find a way to break through in one go.

Regardless, to avenge Lu Chong, strength was still the most important.

Over a thousand Half-Step Sovereign and Sovereign level techniques?

Xie Jiuchen blinked.

What does he want those for?

You can't eat techniques, and besides, he doesn't even require a specific grade.

This is simple. I can prepare them, but it might take three days! After thinking, Xie Jiuchen said.

Sovereign-level techniques were rare and hard to find in the Tianwu Kingdom, but here, many families stock a few. A thousand sounds troublesome, but with the Beast Hall's connections and power, it won't be too difficult to gather.

Good!

Hearing that the other party could gather them all, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Of the two things he came to the Beast Hall for—savage beast blood and techniques—both were now obtained, so the other things were no longer important.

Now I'll help you heal your injuries!

He turned to look at the Cyan Nightmare Beast not far away.

This creature had failed to break through to the Spirit Beast realm and had lingering ailments. He had promised to cure it earlier, and now that the terms were settled, it was time to fulfill that promise.

Roar!

Knowing what its master meant—that once its injuries were healed, it might not be able to follow him—the Cyan Nightmare Beast roared, its face full of reluctance.

The man before it was a strong practitioner who could produce the True Dragon's Voice. Following him would surely lead to a leap in fortune, like a carp leaping over the dragon gate.

Staying in the Beast Hall would mean losing this opportunity.

However, since its master had spoken, as a contracted beast pet, it dared not defy him.

To solve your problem, I first need to know what conditions your body is in!

Ignoring its resentment, Zhang Xuan looked over. "Like this... first knock yourself unconscious!"

Roar???

Its eyes wide, the Cyan Nightmare Beast stood frozen.

Xie Jiuchen and Wei Yuqing were also speechless.

It seemed this guy still hadn't given up on knocking the Cyan Nightmare Beast unconscious...

What are you roaring about? Hurry up!

Frowning, Zhang Xuan scolded.

He still needed to hurry and cultivate; he didn't have time to waste with this creature.

Roar~~~~

Looking at him resentfully again, the Cyan Nightmare Beast hesitated, then gritted its teeth and slammed its thick hoof against its own head.

Smack!

Its vision went black, and it fainted on the spot.

If Xie Jiuchen and the others had tried to knock it out, it would have taken great effort, but it was simple for the beast to do it itself.

What is he doing?

What's going on?

When the Cyan Nightmare Beast had charged out earlier, the other beast tamers had already retreated far away and hadn't heard their conversation. Now seeing this huge creature knock itself out, they all looked baffled.

Beast Master Zhang is going to treat this big fellow!

Hall Master Feng and Elder Zhu nodded with smiles.

Treat it? Luo Tang and Fang Jin were completely confused.

Did treating an injury require knocking the savage beast unconscious first?

This is Beast Master Zhang's unique treatment method: the Knockout Treatment Method! Hall Master Feng summarized.

Knockout Treatment Method? Beat-the-Beast Taming Method... What is all this?

Both of them felt they couldn't take it anymore.

They had seen eccentric people, but never one this eccentric.

From the moment they became beast taming apprentices, they had remembered an iron rule: to tame a savage beast, it was best to build a good relationship and never have conflicts...

But this guy, with his Beat-the-Beast Taming Method and Knockout Treatment Method...

He had to beat the savage beast into submission. If anyone else did that, they would have been clawed to death long ago. Yet this guy not only survived but also made the beast willingly submit...

Just thinking about it was frustrating.

Amid the confused and frustrated gazes of the crowd, Zhang Xuan touched the Cyan Nightmare Beast, forming a book, and learned the crux of its problem.

Indeed, it's an injury from forcibly attempting to break through to the Spirit Beast realm. Not only are the meridians damaged, but the internal organs are also harmed, requiring various medicines to adjust. I'll write down the prescription now. You prepare the ingredients, and having the Beast Hall treat it will also increase goodwill!

Zhang Xuan said.

The creature's injuries were severe; otherwise, it wouldn't have been captured by the Beast Hall and brought here.

Moreover, with old injuries unhealed, forcibly using power earlier had made the hidden dangers worse.

Without the Heaven's Path Library, he could still prescribe medicine, but it would only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.

Now that he knew the root cause of the injury, it was much simpler. However, to completely cure it and restore it to full health, even allowing it to attempt the breakthrough to Mortal Transformation, it would be difficult without half a year's effort.

Of course, using his Heaven's Path true qi would speed up the healing process.

But his current cultivation was far inferior to the beast's, so the Heaven's Path true qi wouldn't have much effect. Moreover, using it would inevitably arouse suspicion and cause trouble.

It was better to leave it to the Beast Hall to handle, which would also allow them to interact more and build a good relationship.

Yes! Hall Master Xie Jiuchen nodded.

Without further ado, Zhang Xuan took out paper and brush and casually wrote a prescription, the main ingredient of which was Wei Youdao's bottle of Seven-Colored Honey.

He only provided the prescription; how they negotiated and used it was none of his concern.

Find me a quiet room!

Having dealt with this matter, Zhang Xuan instructed.

Hall Master Xie did not dare to be negligent, and before long, he prepared a spacious and quiet villa.

This Beast Master Zhang had successfully challenged the Ten Beast Cage; even if he requested a mansion, no one would dare say anything.

Moreover, he had directly given the tamed Cyan Nightmare Beast to the Beast Hall, a favor too great to describe.

By the way, Hall Master Xie, could I trouble you with one more thing?

After arranging for Zhao Ya and the others to settle in, Zhang Xuan looked over again.

Beast Master Zhang, please speak freely!

Hall Master Xie smiled.

Although the young man before him was not old, in his mind, he could already be considered an equal, or even superior.

Not to mention anything else, the fact that he could easily tame the Cyan Nightmare Beast and produce the True Dragon's Voice was beyond Xie Jiuchen's ability.

Hall Master, could you send someone to protect this friend of mine and accompany him to Wangfeng Valley in the Luoxia Mountain Range?

He called Sun Qiang over and pointed at him.

Luoxia Mountain Range... Wangfeng Valley? Is that... the Poison Hall? Xie Jiuchen's pupils contracted.

Although the branch of the Poison Hall in the Xuanxuan Kingdom was hidden and many didn't know its exact location, as the Beast Hall's hall master, he had heard of it.

It was indeed in Wangfeng Valley!

That place was usually forbidden for cultivators. Why did Beast Master Zhang want his servant to go there?

So you know about the Poison Hall. Yes, I want him to go there!

Zhang Xuan smiled.

But... the Poison Hall is very dangerous! Xie Jiuchen couldn't help saying.

The Poison Hall had a notorious reputation; many of its members had criminal records. Going there rashly would be extremely dangerous.

Moreover, this servant was only at the Tongxuan realm, very weak.

Oh, I have a friend in the Poison Hall. I'm sending him to find that friend, so there won't be any danger. I'm asking you to send someone to protect him just to avoid unnecessary trouble. Zhang Xuan explained.

Back when Gu Mu left, he had given him a token, saying he could use it to seek help if needed.

Now that he was hostile with the Xuanxuan royal family and intended to kill their crown prince, it would be wise to use this connection.

However, he needed to cultivate and improve his strength urgently, so he didn't have time to go himself. After thinking it over, Sun Qiang was the most suitable.

This guy was shrewd; he would definitely be better at finding someone than Zhao Ya and the others.

Good! I'll prepare immediately!

Hearing that he had a friend in the Poison Hall, Hall Master Xie Jiuchen hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

He turned and left. Zhang Xuan looked at Sun Qiang.

Steward Sun, I know you are loyal to my teacher. I happen to have a task that I need you to do.

Young master, just give the order! Sun Qiang quickly clasped his fists.

He would naturally obey the words of the master's only personal disciple.

Take this token and go to the Poison Hall in Wangfeng Valley to find a poison master named Gu Mu. Tell him to come find me in the Xuanxuan King City!

Taking out the token, Zhang Xuan said.

Good! Sun Qiang looked at him with confusion. "Is this Gu Mu a friend of the young master or something? How should I address him?"

Zhang Xuan had never told anyone about his experiences in the Poison Hall, so Sun Qiang didn't know.

Oh, this Gu Mu is my... my teacher's grand-disciple, which is my grand-nephew! Zhang Xuan said.

He had initially wanted to say he was his own grand-disciple, but if this guy came and found that his grand-uncle master was not even twenty, he would surely be suspicious. It was better to attribute this lofty identity to his nonexistent teacher.

After all, this 'teacher' was used to being mysterious; one more mystery wouldn't hurt.

The master's grand-disciple? Sun Qiang's eyes lit up.

He didn't expect the master to have a grand-disciple in the Poison Hall. This was impressive.

I served the master. Even if I can't be of the same generation as the master, I should at least be of the same generation as the young master! Since this person is the master's grand-disciple and the young master's grand-nephew, that makes him my junior...

Sun Qiang calculated in his mind. "As his elder, calling him over to help should be simple and pleasant! Besides, as an elder, going to his place, he should treat me well with good food and drink!"

The more he thought about it, the happier he became, feeling that the young master had given him a cushy job.

Hmm, the Poison Hall is not a safe place. Be careful!

Seeing his delighted expression, Zhang Xuan reminded him.

Rest assured, young master! Sun Qiang nodded.

Here, I'll give you a strand of true qi. If someone tries to poison you, it can counter it and prevent injury!

After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Xuan flicked his finger, and a strand of Heaven's Path true qi traveled along the other's meridians into his dantian, hiding quietly.