Chapter 93

Under Zhang Youpeng's lead, the group quickly arrived in front of a building.

"Alright, this is the place where the Martial Dao Spirit Heart Ranking test is held. The test is divided into ten levels, each level ranging from one to ten, eleven to twenty, and so on. Ming, which level do you want to test?"

Before Lin Yiming could speak, Zhu Lubin asked first, "How exactly is the test conducted?"

"The test is naturally a fight. Those who usually test for the Martial Dao Spirit Heart Ranking are our academy's own students. Of course, the academy gives them benefits for guarding the test points, but that's not something you need to worry about," Zhang Youpeng explained.

"A fight?" Zhu Lubin became excited: "Then, Senior Brother, are there any restrictions during the fight? For example, can't use hidden weapons or something?"

"There are no restrictions at all. Not only can you use hidden weapons, but even if you bribe the opponent on the spot, it's fine," Zhang Youpeng said with a smile: "As long as you can make the opponent admit defeat, any method is acceptable."

"I like these rules, Fat Master does." Zhu Lubin was delighted: "It seems that Fat Master also has a chance. Fat Master is going to take the test."

"You're going to take the test?" Everyone looked at Zhu Lubin as if he were a fool.

"You're only at the first level of Martial Dao Spirit Heart. Why are you causing trouble? Are you looking for a beating?"

"Senior Brother, don't look down on people. Fat Master isn't stupid," Zhu Lubin puffed out his chest: "Just wait and see Fat Master's skills."

Zhu Lubin, full of confidence, walked towards the registration area for the challenge. He had only walked halfway when he suddenly turned back: "Senior Brother, does this challenge cost money?"

"It doesn't cost money," Zhang Youpeng answered definitively.

"That's good." Zhu Lubin felt relieved and took a step forward, but Zhang Youpeng's voice came from behind him again.

"Of course, although it doesn't cost money, it does require something else." Zhang Youpeng spoke calmly: "Different levels of the challenge require a certain number of Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills."

"Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills, what are those?" Zhu Lubin was a bit confused; he had never heard of them.

Lin Yiming's expression changed, and he said in surprise: "Just to take the challenge, you need such precious pills?"

Zhu Lubin immediately understood and asked Lin Yiming: "Old Lin, what are they? Tell me quickly."

"Let Senior Brother explain; he knows more about it. I have never seen Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills before. I only read about them in some ancient texts," Lin Yiming gestured for Zhu Lubin to ask Zhang Youpeng.

Zhang Youpeng shook his head helplessly: "You four, what did you do in the past that you don't even know about Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills?"

Glancing at Tian Zhaodi, who clearly knew about Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills but stood coldly to the side without saying a word, Zhang Youpeng slowly said: "Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills are somewhat similar to the food we eat. After taking a Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pill, we can obtain the nutrients from the food we usually eat. One Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pill contains the nutrients equivalent to ten cows."

"Ten cows?" Zhu Lubin's eyes fell on Guo Guo, who was standing to the side, yawning idly: "Who can eat that much in one meal? Even... no one can eat that much." He had wanted to use Guo Guo as an example but thought better of it, fearing the little tyrant.

"Of course, no one can eat ten cows in one meal. Even if they could, their stomachs would burst. But Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills are different." Zhang Youpeng reached into his clothes and pulled out a transparent jade bottle. Through the bottle, one could see four or five pure white pills, each the size of a grape.

Zhang Youpeng opened the bottle, poured out a pill, and gently tossed it in his hand. Instantly, a faint fragrance spread out and quickly diffused into the surroundings.

Without the bottle to block it, Lin Yiming noticed that the pill, though entirely white, emitted a faint golden glow.

"See, this is a Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pill." After everyone had a clear look, Zhang Youpeng quickly put the pill back into the bottle and continued: "Anyone can eat this pill."

Speaking, Zhang Youpeng's tone became serious: "All of us need nutrients. Especially martial artists, who need even more. However, almost no one can eat that much food. The nutrients they get are far from enough. But with Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills, it's different.

Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills not only contain a sufficient amount of nutrients but also a wide variety of nutrients. If you have enough Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills, you don't need to eat food. Additionally, when you eat food, some nutrients are inevitably lost, but this is not a problem with Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills. There's something even more important."

Zhang Youpeng's voice rose a notch: "Usually, the food you eat contains impurities. Accumulated impurities can affect your cultivation. However, Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills contain almost no impurities. Moreover, taking Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills can help clear impurities and unblock the body's meridians. Of course, each person has a limit on the nutrients they need daily. If you exceed this limit, taking more Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills would be a waste."

Hearing this, Zhu Lubin suddenly realized: "So that's what it is. I remember seeing it in my family. But, Senior Brother, if I don't have Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills, can I not take the test?"

"No, you can still take the test." Zhang Youpeng smiled: "The test is divided into different levels, and the number of Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills required varies. For example, to test for the 91st to 100th place on the Martial Dao Spirit Heart Ranking, you only need one Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pill. For the 81st to 90th place, you need two, and so on. Each higher level requires one more pill.

However, you are different. You are new to the academy. Every new student is given five chances to challenge any level of the test. These five chances are valid for one year. That means you can use these five chances at any time within a year until they are all used up. So, if you are wise, you should use them when you have enough confidence in your abilities, and it's best to challenge a higher rank."

Zhu Lubin suddenly understood and asked, rubbing his fingers together: "Senior Brother, are these Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills very expensive?"

"Expensive? Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills can't be measured by money," Zhang Youpeng looked at Zhu Lubin as if he were a fool and said loudly: "Do you know how precious Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills are? Our academy is famous, a branch of the Qi Wang Academy, but our students only get one Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pill every three months!"

Zhu Lubin's eyes widened, and he exaggeratedly held up three fingers: "Only one pill every three months? What can that do?"

"Don't worry, you're lucky to be part of our Hellish West Academy. You will get slightly more Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills." Zhang Youpeng said proudly: "The academy distributes the same number of Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills to each of the five academies. However, the number of students in each academy varies. For example, the Free North Academy, which has the most students, often runs out of Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills, so the weaker students don't get any.

But our Hellish West Academy is different. Our students are the best, so we get more. Of course, if you are eliminated in a few days, you won't get any. Today, since you four seem to have a good attitude, I'll remind you. Besides the initial distribution when new students join the academy, every three months, when the Gu Ben Pei Yuan Pills are distributed, it's the most chaotic time for our Hellish West Academy. During that time, some new students are often eliminated."