The inertia of the continuous compression of the spiritual energy liquid lasted for about two more days before it completely disappeared. With Zhang Xiaosheng's own practice, there were only 180 drops of spiritual energy liquid in the body at this time.
The requirement of 45 drops is not far away!
At this time, the spiritual energy liquid no longer flows in the meridians, but gradually moves closer to the Dantian. However, if a spell needs to be used to mobilize the spiritual energy, the spiritual energy liquid that seems to be close to solidification can dissolve instantly, thus filling the entire meridians.
Zhang Xiaosheng understands that this is what must be experienced before condensing the fake elixir. When there are only 45 drops of spiritual energy left in the body, it will return to the dantian, and then condense into the shape of the elixir so that it will not collapse, which can be regarded as the realm of the fake elixir.
There were exactly three days left before the tall monk came to collect the spirit stones, but the reputation value had already bottomed out. After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Xiaosheng took out 5 more reputation pills, leaving 180 reputation pills. He didn't know if he could survive a year. half the time.
Calculating the time, there are still fifteen days before the outer sect competition. If it weren't for the previous discovery that greatly saved the time of compressing the spiritual energy liquid, Zhang Xiaosheng would really not have the confidence to participate.
At this time, it only needs to be compressed twice more to reach the fake elixir realm. If a large amount of Condensing Yuan elixir is used, it may not take three days to complete, but the consumption of resources is too great. Zhang Xiaosheng does not intend to do this. After all, even if he breaks through With the fake elixir, saving more than ten days was not enough to significantly improve his strength again, so he just bought five top-quality Yuan Condensing elixirs. With a little help, he could break through a few days in advance. By the way, he could familiarize himself with the realm of the fake elixir. .
Looking at the remaining 413 reputation points, Zhang Xiaosheng sighed slightly, what a waste!
When the tall monk came back, it was already three days later.
After receiving the three high-grade spiritual stones handed over by Zhang Xiaosheng, the tall monk said in surprise:
"I saw fellow Taoist enlightenment that day, and I thought there would be a big improvement, but it seems that the improvement is not obvious."
"I'm really ashamed. Although I had some enlightenment that day, I just practiced for a day and then hurriedly collected the spirit stones. However, my fellow Taoist's help was great, so I thanked you again." Zhang Xiaosheng said sincerely.
"Alas." The tall monk sighed and said, "There is nothing we can do about this."
"Fellow Taoist... I haven't asked my Taoist friend Gao's name yet."
"Uh... I was negligent, I, Kong Cai." The tall monk hesitated for a moment, but still said it.
In fact, generally speaking, these miners will not ask their names, and even if they are asked, they will not tell them. After all, their identities are different, and they do not intend to have any interaction with these mining people. After all, ten years later, I will not be able to go out. The accident has already been solved, and there is nothing to communicate with these people.
However, the Zhang Xiaosheng in front of him still had hundreds of middle-grade spiritual stones promised to him in his storage bag. Even if he had broken through the golden elixir ten years later, this would still be a small fortune. Besides, this person had quite a lot of communication with him. , and they were able to chat, Kong Cai simply said his name.
After Zhang Xiaosheng heard this, he nodded slightly, then looked at Kong Cai and said slowly:
"Brother Kong Dao, I want to participate in the outer sect competition, but I don't know how to sign up?"
Kong Cai seemed very surprised, and immediately his expression turned cold and said:
"Are you sure you want to participate? Didn't I say before that it's absolutely impossible for you to get into the top three, so why waste your efforts?"
[Kong Cai’s reputation value -500, neutral 4500/6000]
Seeing the system prompt showing the reputation value, Zhang Xiaosheng already understood that the system prompt would only appear if the reputation value changed after knowing the name, and the neutral reputation was more in line with the relationship between the two at this time, but distance and friendship did not count. Far.
However, it seemed that what he just said aroused some resentment in him. Zhang Xiaosheng was not in a hurry. Just show the reputation value and explained with a smile:
"Brother Kong Dao has misunderstood. I'm not someone who doesn't overestimate his abilities. It's just that he has a long road to cultivation. I pride myself on my qualifications and my age. Who would have thought that I would get here by accident. But I really don't want to spend these ten years. It is so abandoned, if we can get guidance from fellow Taoists of your noble sect, even if we fail in the first round, it will still be some experience, and we may not be able to learn something from it."
[Kong Cai’s reputation +400, neutral 4900/6000]
Seeing that Kong Cai's expression softened slightly, Zhang Xiaosheng continued:
"So not only this time, but also for the next ten years, I want to participate. I also ask Brother Kong Dao to help me!"
[Kong Cai’s reputation +200, neutral 4900/6000]
Kong Cai was still hesitant and stared at Zhang Xiaosheng, trying to see something else, but there was only sincerity and determination in Zhang Xiaosheng's eyes, and Kong Cai seemed to be touched in his heart.
Yes, it's not easy, and so is he. As an outer disciple, although he is extremely majestic in front of these miners, for the sect, he is also the lowest one.
However, I have ordinary qualifications and ordinary strength, and I never dare to expect to compete with others for rankings. But now, miners who are down and out are not afraid of failure and dare to challenge, just to not waste time and experience one more time, even if it is a failure. What position do you have to look down on others?
[Kong Cai’s reputation +600, neutral 5500/6000]
"Okay, I'll apply for you." After a pause, Kong Cai said again:
"However, miners cannot directly participate in the outer sect competition. They must first select the top four miners from all registered miners to be eligible to participate."
As for the qualifying rounds, Zhang Xiaosheng understood it instantly.
"How many miners are there in total?" Zhang Xiaosheng asked curiously.
Kong Cai's face hardened and he said:
"It's about the secrets of the spiritual mine. Fellow Taoist, it's better not to pry."
Zhang Xiaosheng's heart skipped a beat. He was so stupid. How could he ask so directly? How many miners were there to mine one foundation-building casual cultivator in a mine? Isn't that just a disguised question about the size of this spiritual mine? No wonder people are unhappy.
Fortunately, Kong Cai seemed to know that Zhang Xiaosheng made the mistake unintentionally, so he still said one more thing:
“In previous years, there were usually more than a dozen people participating.”
"That's not too much." Zhang Xiaosheng felt a little more relaxed.
"Hmph, don't underestimate these people. As I said before, most of the miners here broke in rashly. Although there are relatively few foundation-building monks, none of them should be underestimated. Whether it is unintentional or intentional, they dare to come to our soul. There are some tricks within the mine area. There are even extremely vicious people who are being hunted by enemies outside and deliberately seek refuge here. These monks have rich experience in fighting with others and are ruthless. You'd better not underestimate them."
"Ah? If such a vicious person comes, will your sect also accept him?" Zhang Xiaosheng was a little surprised. Shouldn't everyone find such a person and punish him?
"It's such a waste to kill him. Anyway, he can just mine here and the free labor is not wasted. Moreover, since these people have come here, they have no intention of going out again. After all, they have wasted ten years here. , the progress of the enemies outside must be far greater than his, and the gap is getting wider and wider, so how can he dare to go out? He will be here for the rest of his life, and there will be no chance to do evil again, so why not spare their lives? "
Zhang Xiaosheng nodded, this is a good idea. The person who came up with this method must be broad-minded and extremely wise. It not only prevents these people from continuing to do evil, but also gains a group of miners for nothing. Moreover, once this news gets out, desperate people will try it, but it provides a stable source of miners for the Ling Mine.
But this also proves once again that this unknown sect must have superior strength, enough to stop the enemies of these people who are hiding from the outside from pursuing them, how domineering it is.
There must be some people who harbor resentments, but seeing the way Kong Cai talked about it in a calm and nonchalant way, he knew that no one would dare to provoke him wantonly.
Zhang Xiaosheng is not a virgin, so he does not reject this approach, so he nodded and said:
"That's right. The person who came up with this method must be very extraordinary."
"Hahaha." Kong Cai seemed to have heard some very funny news, and it took him a long time to recover and said:
"That's natural. It's not very simple. It's extremely powerful! He is the official sect leader who decided this matter."
Old man... Zhang Xiaosheng secretly remembered that although he was curious about what kind of sect this was, where he had teleported to, and who the sect leader's name was, Kong Cai's reputation value was still neutral at this time, so he rashly asked only Afraid of being suspected of deliberately seeking information again, it is better to be safer. Sooner or later, you will know where this is.
"Regardless of whether I need to qualify for the competition in advance or not, I have decided to participate, and I also ask Brother Kong Dao for help!"
When the topic returned to the game, Kong Cai saw that Zhang Xiaosheng was determined and had no intention of stopping him, so he said:
"That's fine."
After finishing speaking, he looked at Zhang Xiaosheng with deep meaning and said:
"It seems that your black-robed companion has also signed up."
After saying that, he ignored Zhang Xiaosheng and turned around to leave.
What's the meaning?
Zhang Xiaosheng looked at Kong Cai's leaving figure, thinking about the look in his eyes that seemed to have ulterior motives just now.
Could it be that he thought I was lying to him? Are you actually very familiar with your black-robed companion?
But this kind of thing is true, and if I try to explain it forcibly, it will look like a guilty conscience, so let him do it, and he will find out in the future.
It was useless to think too much, Zhang Xiaosheng continued to condense the hammer, and the old rule was to finish the work first.
A high-grade spiritual stone was obtained again. Zhang Xiaosheng was a little moved when he looked at the spiritual stone. He wondered if he could bear to directly use the high-grade spiritual stone to assist his cultivation at this time?
After thinking about it, I gave up the idea of trying. Although the quality of my spiritual energy liquid should be much higher than that of people at the same level, after all, I am mainly focusing on compressed spiritual energy liquid now. I don't have to worry about cultivation for the time being, so I should do it step by step.
The elixir had long been used up, and Zhang Xiaosheng did not continue to buy it. Instead, he sat down cross-legged and started to run the "Five Elements Divine Art" to compress the spiritual energy liquid again.
Three days passed by in a flash, and by this time the spiritual energy liquid had been compressed to 110 drops.
Zhang Xiaosheng waited for a long time, but Kong Cai didn't come yet. Then he suddenly realized that it must be done once every nine days, right?
After condensing the hammer, Zhang Xiaosheng thought for a moment and then waved his hand to dismiss it. It was better not to take the spirit stone yet. He would dig out another piece in six days to avoid the hole suddenly appearing. It would be difficult to explain that he had three high-grade spirit stones.
If you really want to hide this thing, you can hide it, but you can't guarantee that he has any detection magic weapon on him. After all, it is the relationship between the supervisor and the miner, so don't think too sweetly.
With a plan in mind, Zhang Xiaosheng continued to compress the spiritual energy liquid.
