Chapter 92

Business, Yang Yu didn't understand.

But another matter was already pressing.

An elder from the Heavenly Dragon Gate was about to arrive in Jinghai City. The things he and Tang Wei did were not at all secretive; a slight investigation would easily uncover the truth.

"Strength, it all comes down to strength." Yang Yu sighed. He currently had only eleven strands of purple-blue true qi in his dantian, the result of his hard training. At this rate, it would take at least two months to gather a hundred strands of true qi, meaning it would take him at least two months to become a Xuan-level martial artist.

Two months, too long!

The elder from the Heavenly Dragon Gate would arrive in Jinghai City in seven days. To significantly boost his strength within seven days, he would need to take an immortal pill.

What should he do?

Yang Yu didn't want to run, but he couldn't possibly be a match for a Xuan-level martial artist. Should he seek help from Old Iron in the capital? Just thinking about it made him feel ashamed, and there was no guarantee that Old Iron would help.

"Let's see if there's anything in the system that can quickly increase my cultivation?" Yang Yu muttered to himself. The Zengyuan Pill no longer met his training needs.

"Grandmaster, the system has not issued any tasks at the moment. You have 850 exchange points and 0 contribution points. Would you like to exchange for an item?" the intelligent program asked mechanically.

"Is there anything that can quickly boost my current cultivation?" Yang Yu asked directly.

"Please wait, the system is querying and analyzing."

Yang Yu was somewhat surprised.

Soon, the intelligent program gave an answer.

"Grandmaster, there are many items that can boost your cultivation. The system's optimal results are as follows: 1. Yuanling Pill, a pill that directly increases true qi, very effective, 600 exchange points. 2. One immature purple ginseng fruit, from the martial arts novel 'Five Thunder Alliance,' can increase about half a year's worth of power, 850 exchange points. 3. Bilin Pill, from the martial arts novel 'Jade Bow of the Cloud Sea,' mainly composed of Tianshan snow lotus, has the miraculous effects of detoxification and power increase, 700 exchange points."

"Yuanling Pill, immature purple ginseng fruit, Bilin Pill." Yang Yu muttered to himself, somewhat surprised. This time, the system provided more detailed descriptions of the items.

"Grandmaster, please confirm your exchange choice?" the intelligent program urged.

Yang Yu hesitated.

The Yuanling Pill and Bilin Pill were easy to understand, but the immature purple ginseng fruit puzzled him. It could increase half a year's worth of power, which was unimaginable. Although he didn't know exactly how much power that was, it sounded very tempting.

"Intelligent program, if I take the immature purple ginseng fruit, how many strands of true qi can I gather?"

Half a year's internal power was a vague concept.

"About ten strands of true qi."

The intelligent program thought for a moment and said.

"What about the Yuanling Pill?"

"Five strands!"

"What about the Bilin Pill?"

"Six strands!"

"The Yuanling Pill costs 600 exchange points, the Bilin Pill costs 700 exchange points, and the immature purple ginseng fruit costs 850 exchange points. The difference in exchange points is not much, but the difference in the amount of true qi gained is quite large." Yang Yu was puzzled.

"Grandmaster, there is a reason for this. Although the Yuanling Pill increases the least, it can be taken repeatedly. The effect will weaken over time, but it is still effective within ten pills. The same goes for the Bilin Pill. However, the purple ginseng fruit is different. After taking the first one, the effect of the second one will be minimal." The intelligent program explained slowly.

"I see. But if I take the immature purple ginseng fruit now, will taking a mature one in the future be ineffective?"

"No, a mature purple ginseng fruit is very potent and can increase about ten years' worth of power. When the time comes, you can take it with confidence. However, you can only take one mature purple ginseng fruit, and only the first one will be effective."

Yang Yu nodded. "Alright, exchange one immature purple ginseng fruit for me. I'll see what it looks like first."

"Sure, Grandmaster."

Yang Yu soon saw the so-called purple ginseng fruit. It was a blue-purple fruit, about the size of a longan, but it was not yet mature, which was a bit of a pity.

"Grandmaster, you now have 0 exchange points and cannot exchange for any items. We look forward to your next exchange." The intelligent program said and then fell silent.

Yang Yu naturally knew his situation. His exchange points were completely depleted, but there was no other way. He still had to go out and take the half-mature purple ginseng fruit first.

Jinghai City, Xiangyun Martial Arts Hall.

The Xiangyun Martial Arts Hall was very famous in Jinghai City. It had the largest fitness center and the largest taekwondo club in Jinghai City. The coaches here were the best in Jinghai City, and the training programs were the most comprehensive.

The Xiangyun Martial Arts Hall was divided into an inner and an outer hall.

The outer hall was open to everyone, and many students trained there. The inner hall, however, was a restricted area, and even with a gold card, one could not enter.

At this moment, in the inner hall.

"Senior Brother, the matter has been investigated. The steward Liu was likely killed by a despicable young man named Yang Yu," a young man with a sword at his waist bowed and said.

"Yang Yu?"

"A recent graduate from Jinghai University, with no background. He learned some martial arts from somewhere and used despicable means to kill Steward Liu. Many people know about this, and it's not a secret in Jinghai City."

"Despicable means?" A shadow of darkness flashed in Huang Yunhui's eyes. "Liu Yijun was already at the peak of the Huang-level martial artists. Even with despicable means, he wasn't easy to kill. Is there something you haven't investigated?"

"This?" The young man hesitated.

"Speak quickly!" Huang Yunhui was angry and slapped the young man's face. "Hmph, don't hide things from me. In the Heavenly Dragon Gate, except for the gate master, my authority is no less than any elder. Even if it's a major event, I have the right to know."

"Senior Brother, I was wrong." The young man hurriedly got up, trembling as if he had just returned from the gates of hell.

"Then why don't you speak quickly?"

"Senior Brother, it seems to be related to the Tang Gate. The Tang Gate has always wanted to make a breakthrough in the pharmaceutical field. Tang Jiankang, the steward of the Tang Gate in Jinghai, had been eyeing the Qingling Group for a long time. Later, he cruelly crippled Zheng Yuan, trying to force the Zheng family to hand over the Qingling Group. However, Zheng Yuan refused to comply. At this time, Steward Liu entered the Zheng family, and all the Zheng family's assets were about to fall into his hands. At this point, the Tang Gate couldn't sit still and used Yang Yu to kill Liu Yijun, then quickly seized the Qingling Group from the Zheng family."

"So it's the Tang Gate. No wonder you didn't dare to say." Huang Yunhui said slowly. "The Tang Gate is indeed a massive organization, and it even has madmen. They are indeed not to be provoked."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

"The Qingling Group monopolizes a significant portion of the domestic pharmaceutical market. Although Zheng Yuan managed it well, it was already at its limit. The Tang Gate's strong takeover of the Qingling Group will allow them to quickly amass a huge fortune. The Tang Gate's calculations are indeed profound, and we have definitely suffered a loss."

"What should we do, Senior Brother?"

"We can't provoke the Tang Gate, but Liu Yijun can't die in vain. We will use Yang Yu's head to honor Liu Yijun, which will also show our Heavenly Dragon Gate's stance."

"Will the Tang Gate obstruct us from killing Yang Yu?"

"Hmph, just a pawn. Once the Tang Gate is done using him, he will be of no use. A mere ant doesn't deserve the right to live." Huang Yunhui said coldly.

"Senior Brother, when should we make our move?"

"Not yet. My main purpose for coming to Jinghai is to observe the sword dance. It's a hard-won opportunity, and I can't afford to miss it. After watching the Gongsun Sword Dance, my Wind Speed Sword should be perfected, and I will be unmatched among the Huang-level martial artists."

"Senior Brother is mighty!"

"This afternoon, I need to practice my sword." Huang Yunhui said, and a bright silver sword in his hand began to dance, swift as the wind, the sword shadows rolling.

The existence of Huang Yunhui was something Yang Yu and Tang Wei had not anticipated.

Tang Wei had given Yang Yu the invitation from Gongsun Yunshang, and Huang Yunhui had come to Jinghai for the Gongsun Sword Dance. When the two meet, it's uncertain whether they will immediately engage in combat.

The Gongsun Sword Dance is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. Yang Yu will definitely attend. Such a mysterious sword dance, if he doesn't go to see it, he would be letting down Tang Wei's hospitality. Of course, he has another reason for going: to see if Gongsun Yunshang is as beautiful as Tang Wei described.