Chapter 13

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Half a day later.

Zhao Feng returned to Yuyang City, carrying three large bags, panting heavily.

In a beast skin material shop in the city.

"The parts of the black-spotted wild boar, tusks, hooves... valued at 395 taels of silver."

"The golden-patterned snake... valued at 420 taels of silver."

"The five-toxin centipede... valued at 210 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper and the assistant, with their usual expressions, helped Zhao Feng tally the items one by one.

"Iron-beak eagle... hmm!"

When they read this, the assistant and the shopkeeper were slightly moved.

The iron-beak eagle is a bird close to the level of a fierce beast, with astonishing defense and speed, making it extremely difficult to capture. Even a martial artist at the fourth level of martial arts rarely succeeds in capturing one.

Therefore, the value of the iron-beak eagle far exceeds that of other beasts of the same level.

"Iron-beak eagle, with important parts still intact... a total of three, each valued at 1,100 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper pondered for a moment and gave the price.

1,100 taels of silver?

Zhao Feng was somewhat surprised; the iron-beak eagle was more valuable than he had imagined. Hunting one was almost equivalent to hunting several other beasts of the same level.

In no time, all the beast materials in Zhao Feng's hand, except for the "Green-headed Tiger King," were tallied.

"All together... a total of 5,850 taels of silver!"

The shopkeeper announced the price.

5,850 taels!

Zhao Feng's heart rate immediately quickened.

He must know that his monthly allowance was only 20 taels of silver, and he had never had more than 100 taels of silver on him before.

Moreover, the most valuable Green-headed Tiger King material had not yet been taken out.

"Let's do this, I'll give you 5,900 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper had a shrewd look.

"Alright."

Zhao Feng didn't bother to haggle and agreed immediately.

The shopkeeper was very efficient, and soon Zhao Feng received 5,900 taels of silver, part of which was in silver bills.

"By the way, do you accept materials from fierce beasts?"

After the transaction, Zhao Feng did not leave immediately.

"Do you have materials from fierce beasts?"

The shopkeeper's eyes flashed with a keen look, his gaze sweeping over the only remaining bag in Zhao Feng's hand.

"That's right."

Zhao Feng was not afraid and slowly opened the bag, revealing the materials of the Green-headed Tiger King.

Instantly, a faint but ominous aura emanated from the bag.

"Green-headed Tiger King!"

The shopkeeper's face turned serious, looking at Zhao Feng in disbelief.

The assistant beside him was also stunned.

They could not believe that a martial apprentice at the second level of martial arts had the ability to slay a fierce beast.

One must know that a single ordinary fierce beast can match a true martial artist.

On the continent, there are many stories of powerful fierce beasts destroying entire towns.

"We were a group of six or seven, with one casualty, and we barely managed to take it down."

Zhao Feng's next words made them slightly more at ease.

Facing the materials of the fierce beast, the shopkeeper pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the "Zhao Clan" emblem on Zhao Feng's clothes, and finally announced a price:

"16,000 taels of silver!"

When this price was announced, the assistant beside him drew a sharp breath. He had only recently joined the shop and had never seen such a high price before.

The shopkeeper did not dare to cheat Zhao Feng, as he could tell from his attire that Zhao Feng was from the Zhao Clan.

In Yuyang City, the Zhao, Xin, and Qiu families stood together, their influence extending over a thousand miles, and no business could avoid the three major families.

"Deal!"

Zhao Feng smiled, maintaining a calm exterior while feeling elated inside.

This trip had truly been fruitful.

In no time, Zhao Feng left the material shop with over 20,000 taels of silver.

"With so much silver, I can easily buy precious herbs to break through to the third level of martial arts."

Zhao Feng was very pleased.

How to spend this silver?

Zhao Feng headed straight for the weapon shop he had visited a few days ago.

"Young man, you're back?"

The shopkeeper smiled.

A few days ago, Zhao Feng was short on money and had almost borrowed and owed to buy a heavy iron bow from here.

Slap!

Zhao Feng slapped a stack of silver on the table and smiled, "Here are 100 taels of silver, thank you for your help that day."

100 taels of silver?

The shopkeeper was slightly surprised, not expecting Zhao Feng to be so trustworthy. When he left, he said he would repay the debt with double the amount.

And now, it was not just double, but more than ten times!

"Sir, you are so trustworthy, I admire you."

The shopkeeper smiled and took the 100 taels of silver.

Although he was the shopkeeper, he was not the owner of the shop, and 100 taels of silver was enough for half a year's income.

After paying, Zhao Feng did not leave immediately, his gaze searching the shop.

"The heavy iron bow in my hand is of average craftsmanship and not powerful enough."

Zhao Feng decided to choose a more powerful bow.

He secretly activated his left eye and observed the weapons hanging on the wall.

Soon, Zhao Feng's gaze fixed on a silver longbow.

This silver longbow had a cold, icy luster and gave off a calm and steady aura.

"How much is this bow?"

Zhao Feng asked.

"Sir, you have good eyes! This bow is called the 'Silver玄Bow,' one of the most powerful weapons in the shop. Only a true martial artist skilled in archery can fully unleash its power... valued at 1,800 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper smiled warmly.

He did not think Zhao Feng could afford this bow but was still very polite.

"1,800 taels of silver? Not too expensive, I'll take it."

Zhao Feng said decisively.

The material and craftsmanship of the Silver玄Bow were absolutely several times better than the heavy iron bow in his hand, and it required a martial artist at the fourth level of martial arts to fully unleash its potential and power.

"Sir, are you really buying... no debt?"

The shopkeeper was slightly taken aback.

Slap!

Zhao Feng pushed a stack of silver onto the counter, "Let's finalize the transaction quickly, I'm in a hurry."

Ah?

The shopkeeper was greatly surprised, not expecting Zhao Feng to become so "wealthy." It was hard to believe that a few days ago, he still owed him some silver...

"Yes, yes!"

The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly, personally taking down the "Silver玄Bow" and placing it in a beautiful wooden box.

In addition, Zhao Feng bought some matching arrows, each valued at three taels, and he bought a hundred of them at once.

Leaving the weapon shop, Zhao Feng quickened his pace and headed to the largest herbal shop in the city.

"Yaoxuan Pavilion, this is the largest rare herbal shop in the city. The owner is extremely mysterious, and the shop is set up in the surrounding thirteen countries. Even the three major families in Yuyang City dare not provoke it."

As he approached the herbal shop, a clear and slightly familiar male voice reached his ears.

Hmm!

Zhao Feng noticed a man and a woman not far away.

The speaker was a purple-clothed youth, with a straight and tall figure, exuding a sharp aura.

Beside him, a snow-clothed girl was leaning, looking very obedient.

It was them...

Zhao Feng sighed.

This man and woman were Zhao Yijian and Zhao Xue.

"Brother Feng."

Zhao Xue's bright eyes turned, and she showed a hint of surprise upon seeing Zhao Feng.

Zhao Feng only nodded in response and walked into the Yaoxuan Pavilion.

"Heh heh, him? Does he have the qualifications to enter Yaoxuan Pavilion? A single precious herb in Yaoxuan Pavilion is worth several years of his allowance."

Zhao Yijian smiled coldly, with a look of disdain.

Zhao Xue did not speak, knowing naturally that Zhao Feng's family situation made it difficult for him to come up with several hundred taels of silver.

In comparison, Zhao Yijian's father and grandfather were martial artists at the fourth level of martial arts, high-ranking members of the clan, and the family was wealthy.

Zhao Feng ignored the two and entered the Yaoxuan Pavilion, beginning to search for precious herbs suitable for martial apprentices.

"At the third level of martial arts, the focus is on strengthening the body and enhancing blood and qi. In this aspect, blood ginseng is very effective. It can consolidate and enhance blood and qi strength, and even aid in cultivating martial arts inner strength..."

Zhao Feng thought for a moment and set his goal.

Among the many spiritual materials, blood ginseng was the most effective for martial apprentices.

Blood ginseng is divided into many years, and the higher the year, the greater the value.

"100-year blood ginseng, 500 taels of silver. 200-year, 1,200 taels. 300-year, 3,000 taels... 500-year blood ginseng, 10,000 taels of silver."

Zhao Feng's gaze swept over the prices of these blood ginseng.

The higher the year, the better the medicinal properties of the blood ginseng.

Of course, the limit a martial apprentice can withstand is 500-year blood gins, and they must be at the peak of the third level of martial arts.

"Brother Jian, if I had a 200-year blood ginseng, I might be able to reach the peak of the second level of martial arts within half a year."

Zhao Xue's voice, slightly coquettish, reached his ears.

"This is not possible. I can only buy you a 100-year blood ginseng. Recently, I have been trying to cultivate martial arts inner strength, which requires the assistance of precious herbs."

Zhao Yijian said calmly.

Despite his family's wealth, he could not spend without limits.

"100-year is fine."

Zhao Xue smiled slightly.

At this moment, a calm voice sounded, "Shopkeeper, give me two 200-year blood ginseng and one 300-year blood ginseng."

This voice caught the attention of many people.

It's him!

Zhao Xue's heart skipped a beat as she saw Zhao Feng not far away.

"300-year blood ginseng? Bluffing?"

Zhao Yijian laughed coldly, disbelieving.

He did not believe that a common clan member like Zhao Feng could afford a 300-year blood ginseng.

"Two 200-year blood ginseng and one 300-year blood ginseng, a total of 5,400 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper announced the price.

Then, under the gaze of the two, Zhao Feng took out silver bills and successfully traded for the three blood ginseng.

This scene made Zhao Yijian's smile freeze.

"This... How is this possible?"

Zhao Xue's eyebrows furrowed, finding it hard to believe, her gaze blank.

"Shopkeeper, give me three bottles of top-grade healing pills and three bottles of top-grade blood replenishing pills..."

Zhao Feng bought some more herbs and pills, all of high quality, spending over a thousand taels of silver.

After the transaction, Zhao Feng only greeted Zhao Xue and left the Yaoxuan Pavilion.

When responding, Zhao Xue smiled勉强ly, not daring to meet Zhao Feng's gaze...

Leaving the Yaoxuan Pavilion, Zhao Feng did not immediately return to the Zhao Clan, but went to an inn.

First, he organized the silver, with over 12,000 taels remaining.

"These silver, I'll keep for later."

Zhao Feng understood that the path of a martial artist required a large amount of precious resources.

That night, he closed his eyes and sat in meditation, running through the "Qi Pushing Technique." He found that after several days of practical training, his blood and qi were more vigorous, and his cultivation seemed to have improved.

In the left eye space, the pale green spiral halo had extended from 2.8 feet a few days ago to 2.95 feet.

Zhao Feng confirmed that he had completely reached the peak of the second level, and was just half a step away from breaking through to the third level of martial arts.

"It seems the effect of practical training is good, but I wonder how effective the blood ginseng will be."

Zhao Feng's face showed anticipation, and he immediately took a 200-year blood ginseng.

A moment later, Zhao Feng felt a massive heat force generated in his abdomen, surging and colliding, making him sweat profusely and scream.

"Such strong medicinal power!"

Zhao Feng did not dare to be careless, fully activating the "Qi Pushing Technique" to absorb the medicinal power of the blood ginseng, integrating that force into his blood and qi, and guiding it to cleanse his body.

Perhaps because he had never taken such precious herbs before, Zhao Feng felt the medicinal power of the blood ginseng to be incredibly strong.

The next morning.

"Could this be..."

Zhao Feng felt his entire body's blood and qi break through a bottleneck, with his muscles, bones, and other parts bursting with powerful and astonishing strength.

Bang!

He casually swung his hand, and the heavy and piercing wind of his punch produced a force of over 700 pounds!

Breaking through to the third level of martial arts, the entire process was even easier than Zhao Feng had imagined...

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