Although the Wuliu Dan is not as effective as the Moisturizing Dan, it can directly help martial artists break through from the strength realm to the Qi realm.
However, if the strength realm disciples in the outer courtyard were asked to choose one of these two elixirs, as long as their talent was above average, they would most likely choose the fifth or sixth elixir.
There is no other reason. In the martial arts, the higher you go, the harder it is to break through. It is a competition to see who has the stamina.
There are many people who make rapid progress in the early stage but stagnate throughout their lives when they reach the Qi state.
Although the Five and Six Pills can only increase the chance of breakthrough by about 20%, in the minds of most warriors, it carries more weight.
This is the difference in realm.
Zhao Lin thought about it in his mind. Although he had the spirit beast map to promote physical evolution, his bones were already good enough and he was the best among his peers.
However, who in the Dancing Elephant Courtyard is not a gifted person?
I heard that in the past few years, there were two disciples who broke through to the Blood Realm and entered the inner courtyard at the age of eighteen.
For this Wuliu Dan, Qiucai must also win the top spot!
All the disciples also had the same idea. Picking herbs is not a competition. There is a lot of luck involved. What if you get lucky and pick a top-quality herb?
Everyone is paying attention to this autumn harvest.
Elder Shui Jing looked better when he saw the fighting spirit of his disciples. He waved to the door, and seven or eight officers filed in immediately.
The stewards held wooden trays in their hands, with a pile of bags and bags on them, and distributed them to everyone.
"These are the items you need to bring into the mountains. Please check if they are complete..."
Elder Shui Jing said calmly, and then introduced the use.
Zhao Lin also received a baggage. When he opened it, he saw a food bag, a water bag, a felt, two medicine bags, a pair of leg guards, and a small shovel inside.
There is also a bamboo tube and sandalwood box, I don’t know what they are used for.
No need to ask, the food bag and water bag must be filled with food and water, and the blankets are used as blankets to keep warm when resting.
To survive in the deep mountains and dense forests for three days, these things are essential.
The leg guards are made of treated suede, which is flexible and strong. They can be worn on the legs to prevent snake and insect bites.
A small shovel is naturally used to dig herbs. The most valuable part of some rare herbs is at the roots, which are buried deep in the ground. It is definitely not possible to dig them with bare hands.
"The medicine bag is for deworming?"
The two medicine bags are black and white, half the size of a palm, bulging, and the top is tied with a rope.
Zhao Lin grabbed the medicine bag and smelled each one. He immediately recognized that the smell of the white medicine bag was similar to that of the Jinchuang medicine used in Liuhemen before, but the smell of the black medicine bag was unlike anything he had ever smelled before.
At this time, Elder Shui Jing happened to introduce it here and said: "The white medicine bag contains the gold medicine, and the black medicine bag is the antidote. It can be used externally or internally."
"Be sure to take it with you when you go into the mountains. It may save your life in a pinch."
Zhao Lin nodded silently, put down the medicine bag, and picked up the bamboo tube.
The bamboo tube is semi-sealed. There is a small hole in the lid, and a faint smell of sulfur, rosin, and camphor leaks out from inside.
Zhao Lin weighed it twice and said to himself: "Huo Zhezi?"
Huozhezi is a commonly used fire starter. There is a compacted potato vine roll inside. After lighting it, blow off the open flame, cover it, and let it smolder slowly.
When in use, open the lid, blow gently or shake it a few times, fresh air will flow in, and an open flame will immediately appear.
It's just that this bamboo tube is longer and heavier than the fire breakers I used before. It seems inconvenient to just use it to make fire.
However, after listening to Elder Shui Jing's explanation, Zhao Lin suddenly understood.
It turns out that there is indeed a fire break in the bamboo tube, but it is not used to light a fire.
There is also a warning firework inside. Open the bamboo tube and blow it hard, the fire will rekindle, and then the firework will be lit.
The fireworks are specially made, and they emit fireworks while accompanied by a sharp whistle.
"We will be stationed at several key points in the mountains. Once we see fireworks or hear the whistle, we will rush there immediately. Remember, these warning fireworks can only be used when life is in danger!"
Elder Shui Jing warned solemnly.
"You should also be more cautious yourself, and try to stay away from strange beasts that you cannot afford to offend. Otherwise, no matter how fast we act, we will not be able to rescue them."
Zhao Lin listened and opened the sandalwood box.
At first glance, the sandalwood box looks like a food box without a handle. The opening is tightly sealed and lined with lime paper. Dozens of peppercorns are scattered at the bottom, emitting a pungent smell.
"Is this a small amount of peppercorns packed in such a big box?"
Zhao Lin frowned and couldn't guess what the box was used for.
After listening to Elder Shuijing's explanation, I realized that the sandalwood box was used to store medicinal herbs.
Most of the rare herbs are tender and delicate, especially those with petals and leaves. They will begin to wilt within half a day of leaving the soil, and their medicinal efficacy will be greatly reduced.
Packed in a dry and sealed medicine storage box, it can be stored for a long time.
"Elder, why don't you have a knife?"
Zhang Xiaoshan shook off his baggage twice and asked.
"Hmph, you are usually afraid of being tired and don't practice your fists and palms. Now you know how to be anxious?"
Elder Shui Jing first taught him a lesson, and then said: "Since you are allowed to snatch the herbs, how can you bring sharp weapons with you? If so, I don't know how many lives will be lost!"
"What should you do if you encounter a strange beast?"
Zhang Xiaoshan pinched Yahuazi and said.
"Everyone brings a beef tendon stick, which is enough to deal with strange beasts and poisonous insects."
Elder Shui Jing waved his hand, and a steward came in with two bundles of beef tendon sticks and gave one to each person.
Zhao Lin had used the beef tendon stick as early as Liuhemen. It is tough and strong, not easy to break, and it is easy to hold.
Next, several deacons took turns taking the stage to explain to the disciples how to find rare medicinal herbs.
Such as where they grow, what their appearance and smell are like, and sometimes they will take out some dried herbs and pass them around.
Although the old disciples had participated in Qiucai before, they all listened attentively because of the Five and Six Pills, not to mention the new disciples like Zhao Lin.
During lunch in the dining hall, all the disciples talked about were the Five and Six Pills, and even people they didn't know very well on weekdays suddenly became enthusiastic.
"Old Wei, which mountain do you think Qiucai is on?"
In the corner of the dining hall, Zhang Xiaoshan said to an old disciple.
"Why are you asking about this? Do you want to visit the place in advance?"
The old disciple replied lukewarmly.
"It's not a big deal. It's probably a forbidden area. That's what I think. If you know which mountain it is, and there are so many notes in Tianshui Pavilion, you might be able to find something."
Zhao Lin's ears twitched, thinking that Xiaoshan's thoughts were quite lively.
I just heard the old disciple say: "It's a good idea, but it won't work. Even the elders probably don't know about it."
"Why?"
"Think about it, when we compare the ranking of medicines, it also affects the face of the elders. Of course they want their disciples to be in the front. If they know which mountain it is, there is no guarantee that it will not be revealed to us in advance."
"I heard that several elders usually select a few mountains in advance and discuss the results the night before. That's fine, no one can take advantage."
"It makes sense..." Zhang Xiaoshan said disappointedly.
In the next two days, the disciples were focused on autumn harvesting. In addition to listening to the deacon's explanation of rare medicinal herbs, many of them also went to Tianshui Pavilion to read relevant books.
Tianshui Pavilion was suddenly overcrowded, all disciples from various schools who were about to participate in the autumn harvest...
Time passed by in a flash, and finally it was the day of autumn harvest.
(End of chapter)
