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Chapter 13 - The Threefold Martial Path

半天后.云澈拎着三个大包,气喘吁吁地回到了渔阳城.在城里的一家兽皮材料店里."黑斑野猪的身体部位,獠牙,爪子...价值三百九十五两银子."那条金纹蛇...值四百二十两银子."五毒蜈蚣...值二百一十两银子.掌柜和他的助手,保持着平常的表情,继续帮云澈一一清点物品."铁嘴鹰...哼!看到这里,助理和掌柜都微妙地改变了他们的举止.铁嘴鹰是一种近乎兽级的鸟,拥有可怕的防御和速度,极难捕捉.即使是武道四层的修炼者,也很少能成功猎杀一只.因此,铁嘴鹰的价值远远超过了其他实力相近的野兽."铁嘴鹰,重要部位完好无损...一共三人,每人价值一千一百两银子.店主在报价之前略微停顿了一下.一千一百两?云澈微微一惊;铁嘴鹰的价值远比他预期的要高.杀死一只几乎相当于猎杀其他几只类似等级的野兽.没过多久,云澈的兽材,除了"绿头虎王"之外,都已经被清点了."所有加起来...一共五千八百五十两银子!掌柜公布了总数.五千八百五十两!云澈的心跳加速.按这个角度说,他每月的零用钱只有二十两,以前从来没有超过一百两.而且,他还没有把格林黑德虎王的材料拿出来,这些材料是最有价值的."这个怎么样——我给你一共六千两银子."掌柜的表情尖锐而精打细算."好吧."云澈懒得讨价还价,立刻答应了.掌柜工作效率很高,没过多久,云澈就收到了六千两银子,其中一部分是银币."对了,你接受猛兽的材料吗?"交易结束后,云澈并没有立即离开."你有猛兽的材料吗?"掌柜的眼睛闪闪发光,目光短暂地扫视着云澈手中剩下的袋子."确实."云澈不为所动,缓缓打开袋子,露出了绿头虎王的零件.随即,一股淡淡但不祥的气息从袋子里散发出来."绿头虎王!"掌柜的脸色僵硬了,难以置信地盯着云澈.一直在帮忙的助理也同样震惊.他们几乎不敢相信,一个武道二层的修炼者,竟然有能力斩杀一头凶猛的野兽.毕竟,即使是普通的凶猛野兽,也能与真正的战士相媲美.有许多关于强大的野兽消灭 en 的故事整个大陆的轮胎城镇."我们是六七个人,有一人伤亡,花了很大的力气才把它压下来."云澈的话,稍微缓解了他们的惊讶.掌柜停顿了一下,目光在云澈身上的"云族"徽章上徘徊.沉思片刻后,他终于报出了一个价格:"一万六千两银子!站在旁边的助手猛地吸了一口气.他是这家店的新人,从未见过如此高的交易额.掌柜不敢欺骗云澈,因为他已经看出了他与云族的关系.在渔阳城,云,欣,邱氏家族是三大宗门,其影响力跨越千里.任何行业都无法避免这些氏族的力量."成交!"云澈淡淡一笑,外表保持镇定,心中激动不已.这段旅程确实是一次富有成效的旅程.没过多久,云澈就离开了材料店,口袋里装满了两万两银子."有了这么多银子,我可以轻松买到珍贵的药材,突破到武道第三层."云澈心中洋溢着喜悦.他应该把这些银子花在什么地方呢?云澈径直走向他几天前去过的那家武器店."年轻人,你又回来了?"兵器店的掌柜笑着向他打招呼.前几天,云澈的钱还算紧张,勉强从店里买了一把沉重的铁弓,几乎是靠赊账.打!云澈笑着拍了拍桌子."这里有一百两银子,作为对你前几天帮忙的感谢."一百两?掌柜微微一惊.他没想到云澈竟然如此值得信赖.上次离开的时候,云澈已经答应过要双倍偿还债务.现在,他似乎要偿还十倍的金额!"你的诚实真值得称赞,年轻人."掌柜笑着接过那一百两.他虽然是掌柜,但不是店主,一百两银子足够他半年的收入.还清债务后,云澈并没有立即离开.他的眼睛扫视着商店,寻找着什么."我现在拥有的那把沉重的铁弓,做工很差,威力也不够."云澈决定选择更强大的弓箭.他小心翼翼地启动了左眼,扫视着挂在墙上的武器.很快,他的目光就盯上了一把银色的长弓.这把银色的长弓闪耀着冰冷的光泽,散发出平静而稳重的气息."How much is this bow?"

Yun Che inquired."Excellent taste, my guest! This bow is called the 'Silver Xuan Bow,' one of the most powerful weapons in our store. Only a true martial artist, proficient in archery, can fully unleash its potential... it's priced at 1,800 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper smiled warmly.He did not believe Yun Che could afford such a bow, yet he remained polite."1,800 taels of silver? Not too expensive. I'll take it."

Yun Che responded decisively.The Silver Xuan Bow's material and craftsmanship were far superior to the heavy iron bow he currently owned. Moreover, it required a true martial artist at the Fourth Realm to fully unlock its power and potential."You really want to buy it... no delay?"

The shopkeeper was momentarily taken aback.Slap!Yun Che pushed a stack of silver onto the counter. "Let's finalize the deal quickly. I'm pressed for time."Huh?

The shopkeeper was astonished, not expecting Yun Che to be so "wealthy." It was hard to believe that just a few days ago, Yun Che still owed him money..."Yes, yes!"

The shopkeeper nodded fervently and personally retrieved the Silver Xuan Bow, placing it in a fine wooden box.Additionally, Yun Che purchased a hundred arrows, each worth three taels of silver.Leaving the weapons shop, Yun Che quickened his pace toward the largest herb shop in the city."The Medicinal Pavilion is the largest supplier of rare and exotic herbs in the city. The owner is a mysterious figure, with branches in thirteen surrounding countries. Even the three prominent families of Feather Sun City do not dare to provoke them."As Yun Che approached the herb shop, a clear and somewhat familiar male voice reached his ears.Huh!

Yun Che noticed a man and a woman nearby.The speaker was a young man in purple, with sharp sword-like eyebrows, a tall and upright figure, exuding a sharp aura.

Beside him stood a young woman in a snow-white robe, meekly leaning against him.It was them...

Yun Che sighed.The man and woman were Yun Yijian and Yun Xue."Brother Feng."

Yun Xue turned her bright eyes and, upon spotting Yun Che, showed a hint of surprise.Yun Che merely nodded in acknowledgment before entering the Medicinal Pavilion."Heh, him? He has the right to enter the Medicinal Pavilion? One single precious herb here is worth more than his annual allowance."

Yun Yijian sneered coldly, a look of disdain on his face.Yun Xue remained silent. She naturally knew Yun Che's family situation and understood how difficult it was for him to afford even a few hundred taels of silver.In contrast, Yun Yijian's father and grandfather were both martial artists at the Fourth Realm, high-ranking figures in their clan, and their family was wealthy.Yun Che ignored them, heading deeper into the Medicinal Pavilion in search of rare herbs suitable for martial practitioners."Martial arts at the Third Realm mainly focuses on strengthening the body and enhancing one's vitality. In this regard, Blood Ginseng plays a vital role. It can consolidate and boost blood vitality, and even aid in cultivating internal energy..."Yun Che pondered for a moment before setting his sights on the target.Among the many spiritual herbs, Blood Ginseng was the most beneficial for martial practitioners.

Blood Ginseng came in different ages; the older it was, the higher its value."A hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng costs 500 taels. Two hundred years costs 1,200, three hundred years 3,000... and five hundred years goes for 10,000 taels."Yun Che's gaze swept over the prices of the Blood Ginseng.

The older the ginseng, the better its medicinal properties.

Of course, a martial practitioner could only handle the potency of the 500-year-old variety if they were at the peak of the Third Realm."Brother Jian, if I had a two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng, I might be able to reach the peak of the Second Realm within half a year."

Yun Xue's voice came with a hint of coquettishness."That won't do. I can only buy you a hundred-year-old one. Lately, I've been focusing on cultivating internal energy, so I need rare herbs to assist me."

Yun Yijian spoke indifferently.

Though his family was affluent, he could not afford unlimited expenditure."A hundred years will do."

Yun Xue smiled faintly.At that moment, a calm voice interrupted:

"Shopkeeper, give me two two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginsengs and one three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng."The voice caused many to glance over.

It was him!Yun Xue's heart skipped a beat as she saw Yun Che in the distance."Three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng? What a joke!"

Yun Yijian sneered in disdain.

He did not believe that Yun Che, a mere side family member, could afford a three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng."Two two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginsengs and one three-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng, a total of 5,400 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper quoted the price.Then, under their watchful eyes, Yun Che took out the silver notes and completed the transaction for the three Blood Ginsengs.This scene caused Yun Yijian's smile to freeze.

"This... this is impossible!"Yun Xue frowned, her eyes filled with disbelief, staring vacantly."Shopkeeper, I also need three bottles of high-grade Healing Pills and three bottles of high-grade Blood Tonics..."

Yun Che continued buying medicinal herbs and pills, all of the highest quality, spending over a thousand taels of silver.After the transaction, Yun Che merely waved a casual greeting to Yun Xue before leaving the Medicinal Pavilion.

When she responded, Yun Xue's smile was strained, unwilling to meet Yun Che's gaze...After leaving the Medicinal Pavilion, Yun Che did not return directly to the Yun Clan. Instead, he went to an inn.There, he sorted through the remaining silver, which totaled over 12,000 taels."I'll keep this silver for later."

Yun Che understood that martial artists needed vast quantities of precious resources for their cultivation.That night, he closed his eyes in meditation, running the Push Qi Technique. After several days of practical training, he noticed his blood vitality had become stronger, and his cultivation seemed to have made progress.In the space of his left eye, the faint blue spiral light ring had extended from two feet eight inches to two feet nine and a half inches.Yun Che was certain that he had reached the peak of the Second Realm and was half a step away from breaking into the Third Realm."It seems the practical training has been effective. I wonder how potent the Blood Ginseng will be..."

Yun Che thought, filled with anticipation, and immediately consumed a two-hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng.Moments later, Yun Che felt an overwhelming surge of heat rise within him, crashing wildly through his body. He broke into a cold sweat, groaning in pain."What a powerful medicinal effect!"

Yun Che dared not let his guard down and fully activated the Push Qi Technique to absorb the medicine's power, letting it flow into his blood, guiding the energy to refine his body.Perhaps because he had never taken such a precious herb before, Yun Che could feel the terrifying potency of the Blood Ginseng.The next morning,"Could it be...?"

Yun Che felt his blood vitality breaking through a barrier, with his muscles and bones emitting an astonishing force.Bang!With a casual swing, his fist sent a heavy wind that screamed, releasing over 700 jin of power!Breaking through to the Third Realm was far easier than Yun Che had imagined...