Free Web NovelChapter 445: Chapter 373: Foundation Establishment Demon Pill
There are four days left until the arrival in Nocturnal Heaven.
Yan Qing looked at the ’Reward Good and Punish Evil Order’ on the screen, thinking this might be a way to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Yesterday, Yan Qing did not raid Xuanwu Lake Military Town.
After all, the Mouse Monk is only a Second-Turn Messenger, and still needs to conquer the Second-Turn Secret Realm with others. But military town raids are always more about safety than efficiency, spending half a day only to attack the Second-Turn Secret Realm once, the cost-effectiveness is rather low.
So Yan Qing logged into the Rabbit Heroine’s account, requesting to raid the Second-Turn Secret Realm of Yanzi Military Town. The Patriarch Old Xi Zifeng from the Bi Family readily agreed, considering the rarity of Secret Realm resources, which are monopolized by various forces, leaving ordinary people without the qualifications to enter; but also considering their ordinariness, Secret Realms can reset indefinitely, so allowing others inside does no harm.
Xi Zifeng’s only requirement was that if the Secret Realm is cleared, she would send people inside to dismantle and harvest the resources, while the treasure chests would belong to the Rabbit Heroine. She also asked if the Rabbit Heroine needed Canhe Baibao to accompany the battle, with the salary and pension covered by Yanzi Military Town, requiring no responsibility from the Rabbit Heroine.
Yan Qing naturally refused this proposal; he did not care if Xi Zifeng was probing, as long as Rabbit Heroine and Jiang Shi, two Third-Turns attacking a Second-Turn Secret Realm was more than sufficient, with no need for Canhe Baibao’s battle power.
The Second-Turn Secret Realm of Yanzi Military Town is located beneath the cliff, known as Cliff Secret Realm, where the main enemies are wolves, bats, and Demon King Owl Bear. Yan Qing controlled the Rabbit Heroine, and Jiang Shi stood beside to output damage, incidentally carrying eight graduated weapons as tokens, helping to activate the Bingzi Pepper Forest’s [Pillar of the Country] powers.
The harvested tokens and manuals from inside are unremarkable, not better than the ones in Xuanwu Lake Military Town, but the refinement speed is fast, and the Rabbit Heroine’s [Downpour] trait makes battling enjoyable. After several runs, Yan Qing acquired the ’Reward Good and Punish Evil Order.’
This was his first time obtaining this famous item:
"Reward Good and Punish Evil Order: A must-have item for entering the Divine Marquis Mansion Secret Realm.
Requires thirty Messengers holding Reward Good and Punish Evil Orders to open the Divine Marquis Mansion Secret Realm."
Yan Qing attempted to activate the Reward Good and Punish Evil Order, discovering only twenty orders are currently activated, ten short to open the Divine Marquis Mansion Secret Realm. But Yan Qing heard the last activation happened ten years ago, with only twenty orders collected over ten years; fifteen years would allow an activation, six times a century at most, and the Divine Marquis Mansion seems to be a battle royale mode, with only one player emerging victorious, explaining why Foundation Establishments are so scarce.
But the drop rate of Reward Good and Punish Evil Orders isn’t that low; Yan Qing acquired one in the Second-Turn Secret Realm, and the drop rate only increases in the Third-Turn Secret Realm. As the typical pathway for ordinary players to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills, presumably each player should have multiple Reward Good and Punish Evil Orders by level 39.
Regarding locals who can only randomly find them in treasure chests, it’s evidently outside official design scope. This gave Yan Qing a direction; farming Reward Good and Punish Evil Orders isn’t difficult, perhaps others can acquire Foundation Establishment Pills through Divine Marquis Mansion, albeit requiring considerable time and effort.
While pondering, Yan Qing pushed open the door to attend the meeting, finding everyone casually dressed—perhaps not casually dressed, he couldn’t tell—but merely Ying Rushi’s visible low-pressure mood, looking almost gray.
Only upon Yan Qing’s arrival did Ying Rushi’s eyes flicker slightly, signaling Yan Qing to sit, as she stood and stated, "I come bearing bad news."
"In these last two days, major changes occurred in Nocturnal Heaven. Ying Le’s Baibao Guards are slaughtering cities." Ying Rushi said, "Although this scale, depth, and severity far exceed the norm, it’s not the first time Ying Le acted recklessly."
"The key is, the actions of Baibao Guards are commanded by three old generals." Ying Rushi enunciated, "They are Duan Xiaoxian, Hu Lvming, and Marquis Gu Jing."
"What did you say?" Pharmacist’s Wish was incredulous, "Are you talking about their descendants?"
"No, it’s them." Ying Rushi shook her head, "The three great giants of Qi Kingdom during Emperor Divine Martial’s time, once following him in conquering the world as Foundation Establishment Generals!"
"The three great giants are Emperor Divine Martial’s primary aides in establishing his empire, once close confidants. Duan Xiaoxian, Empress Lou’s nephew, gained Emperor Divine Martial’s favor early, strict and skilled in leadership, created the first Baibao Guards, without [Heart of the People] enhancements, yet still the strongest army globally; Hu Lvming of Hu Lv Family, followed Emperor Divine Martial in youth, later known as Luodiao Governor, famous for archery in Central Plains, strict in leadership and always leading, as Emperor Divine Martial’s first cavalry, victoriously fought over four fields; Marquis Gu Jing was naturally rebellious, bold and aggressive, only submitting to Emperor Divine Martial, in youth successfully attaining Foundation Establishment for Emperor Divine Martial, defending Henan against Shao Liang."
"They are founding ministers of Qi Kingdom, and pillars of the empire. Even if future Qi Kingdom vanishes, their names will shine in history alongside Emperor Divine Martial."
Pharmacist’s Wish lowered her gaze slightly, sensing Ying Rushi’s complex and tumultuous emotions akin to ocean currents. Yesterday Yan Qing said Ying Rushi betrayed Ying Le for justice, and she was half-skeptical, but now she believed; only those who deeply love their country could describe these founding heroes so grandly, inducing admiration and respect in listeners.
"Now they are Ying Le’s claws, killing for Ying Le, loyal to Ying Le." Ying Rushi said, "We must consider confronting them during our mission."
"Qi Kingdom’s three great giants... I’ve seen their names in history books at private schools..." Shang Xinlei muttered, "Is it possible they’re too old to fight?"
"Jie Huang Chao of their generation is in his prime." Yan Qing replied, "Foundation Establishment Messenger’s Qi Blood is at least a hundred times stronger than normal people; no matter how old, they still have strength for battle."
"If they’re near Nocturnal Heaven and we engage Ying Le, they can likely arrive swiftly." Ying Rushi said, "The worst scenario would be facing four Foundation Establishment Messengers simultaneously."
The Thief Hall fell silent, four Foundation Establishments; even for the Central Plains unification war that’s sufficient. They’ve experienced Foundation Establishment battle power; True Man of Locking Dragon once trapped them helplessly, requiring Yan Qing’s Return Order to escape from the third scenario—which occurred despite True Man of Locking Dragon being five hundred miles away.
Now facing four Foundation Establishments, there’s no room for loopholes, it requires a head-on confrontation... Even with confidence and determination, doubts arose.
Is this mission truly achievable?
The Thief’s House may indeed be more vast and expansive, but being an ordinary Messenger seems not so bad.
"Wait for me."
Yan Qing said as he returned to his room, the three women exchanged glances, Shang Xinlei quietly speculated, "Is he too nervous and went to relieve himself?"
"Perhaps he wants to drink for courage." Pharmacist’s Wish speculated.
"If he wanted to relieve himself, he’d say so directly, even asking if I’d join." Ying Rushi remarked sarcastically.
"Heh ×2..." Pharmacist’s Wish and Shang Xinlei echoed, giving Ying Rushi a peculiar gaze.
Ying Rushi rapidly pondered, "He talks so suddenly; I’ve been annoyed with him all this time—"
"So you’ve been annoyed with me all along."
Yan Qing emerged, casting Ying Rushi a sidelong glance, not bickering with her, placing two boxes on the stone table.
"This is a Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill, refined with my heart’s blood." He pointed to the Brocade Jade Box on the right, "I need Third Transformation Perfection to consume it."
"This is a Foundation Establishment Demon Pill, refined by demons." He pointed to the left box, "Anyone who consumes the Foundation Establishment Demon Pill can instantly achieve Foundation Establishment and infinitely use divine techniques, but it will cost them their Foundation Establishment cultivation a day later."
