Chapter 36

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For a martial artist, such a cultivation method is a complete waste of time. Although it might lay a slightly better foundation, it is still a waste of time. Martial cultivation is about gradually expanding the meridians, but this method is not about expanding the meridians; it's just about changing the location.

Bu Zheng didn't know this. From the beginning, he only knew how to cultivate one meridian, and no one taught him the subsequent methods. So, he had to figure it out on his own. When exploring on his own, the first thing he needed to figure out was how to cultivate the second meridian.

The circulation method for each meridian is different because the meridians are different. However, although the meridians are different, the principles are the same and can be figured out.

However, this exploration is not something an ordinary person can do. Bu Zheng is a very unique existence. Although he might seem to know nothing, he can figure out the best cultivation method in a short time. This might be due to his talent in mathematics, which allows him to clearly calculate the best circulation route, or the one most suitable for himself.

This ability would make even martial geniuses admit their inferiority. If others knew about it, he might be fought over by various forces...

But Bu Zheng didn't know this. Even if he realized his path might be wrong, he wouldn't change his cultivation method now because he found it very suitable for alchemy. More precisely, it made it very easy for him to activate arrays.

Arrays have attributes, and the eight meridians also have attributes. Cultivating one meridian gives it a specific attribute, which corresponds to the array, making it easier to activate. Bu Zheng discovered this while alchemizing. He found that when he switched to the corresponding attribute, it became easier to activate the array, although this ease was minimal and might not be noticeable if not carefully observed.

Anyway, Bu Zheng is now cultivating this way, and he won't change it. Although it's much slower, it doesn't matter to him. He's not trying to become the best in the world.

Getting back to the main point, after assigning the tasks, Chu Xiong led the team out. From the sect to the Nan Kui ruins, it's about a two-day journey on foot, mostly through mountain paths, traversing forests and cliffs. They might even encounter fierce beasts or monsters, which can serve as a good training opportunity.

Although Bu Zheng is just a helper, most of the people here have Qiankun items, so they don't need him to carry things. Everyone also brings their own food and supplies, so he doesn't need to prepare food either. In short, there's not much for him to do as a helper.

As for scouting, his cultivation is too shallow, and he doesn't have the qualifications. In fact, he is the most idle. He doesn't just sit around; he often digs for herbs, picks flowers, chops small trees, and catches insects.

But Chu Xiong and the others have no objections because they know Bu Zheng is collecting medicinal herbs. This is his original purpose, and he does it without causing any trouble for anyone.

Perhaps, no one really cares about Bu Zheng's existence. Everyone's focus is on Qin Shuang, and no one pays attention to when Bu Zheng disappears or reappears.

"Brother Bu, when we get to the front, don't wander around randomly. We need to be careful from here on," Zhao Zhiyin said, concerned for Bu Zheng, and was the first to remind him.

It's not that they are already in the ruins, but the outer area of the ruins also has powerful beasts that can easily kill someone like Bu Zheng, who hasn't even reached the first meridian realm.

"I know, I'll follow you," Bu Zheng also knew this. He had already explored the area and encountered those beasts before. Inside, it's almost impossible to avoid them, so he had to give up.

"Hmph, a waste of space should know his place," at this moment, that Brother Bu suddenly sneered. Although he didn't specify who he was talking about, everyone knew he was referring to Bu Zheng.

Bu Zheng didn't understand why this Brother Bu, no, he should be called Senior Brother Bu, was targeting him. If it was just at the beginning, it would be understandable as a momentary temper, but why is he still like this now?

If it wasn't because of some grudge, it could only mean that this Senior Brother Bu has a very small heart. Bu Zheng remembered that he didn't know this Senior Brother Bu at all, so the answer must be the latter.

By the way, Bu Zheng already knows this Senior Brother Bu's name. During the two-day journey, there were plenty of opportunities to learn, just like now—

"Bu Haifeng, don't be so petty, or people will laugh at you," Qiu Yue frowned and reminded Bu Haifeng, suggesting that if he wants to pursue Qin Shuang, he should behave better.

"I'm just reminding some people. I'm putting silver in his pocket," Bu Haifeng said, with a proud look, as if he were a senior teaching Bu Zheng some life lessons.

Everyone knew this was a saying, meaning to teach someone for free, without charging tuition, which is like giving them money.

"No, you didn't give me any silver," Bu Zheng searched his pockets and said blankly.

"..."

Everyone was speechless. You actually looked for it, and quite seriously too.

"Little Brother, the meaning of this phrase is that I'm teaching you life lessons without charging tuition. You really think I gave you silver?" Qi Tian said, a bit speechless.

"You don't have to teach me, give me back the tuition," Bu Zheng extended his hand.

"..."

"Get lost, I didn't take your tuition," Bu Haifeng said angrily.

"You did take it. This is how the math works. I give you tuition, which is one, and you don't accept it, which is one minus one equals zero. Then, I didn't need your teaching, so I should get the tuition back, which is minus one. So, the result is negative one, you owe me one," Bu Zheng calculated and even drew a formula on the ground, leaving everyone stunned.

"..."

If following Bu Zheng's logic, this does seem to hold true, but the problem is that if this logic holds, it becomes a bit strange.

The math problem is correct, with no errors. The issue is that such a math problem shouldn't exist in real life. Life isn't just math, or rather, the math of life requires more complex rules, and this rule is too simple.

"I know you'll say I'm talking nonsense, but please point out the error in this problem. If you can't, then you owe me money. If you don't have money, I can let you owe it," Bu Zheng smiled and then walked forward.

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