I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Longevity Core, Blood Spirit Ginseng

"Then I’ll be watching. Don’t let me down," Shen Ye said with a smile.

"I will definitely not disappoint you, Sir." Fang Xing smiled, raised his cup, and drained his wine in one go.

"Confidence is a good thing. While your Root Bone is a bit poor, success isn’t out of reach. A Commander in the Observatory once had a Lower Grade Root Bone, and he has now reached the realm of Martial Dao Heaven," Baili Yanran chimed in from the side.

Hearing this, Fang Xing’s pupils contracted.

’Lower Grade Root Bone, reaching Martial Dao Heaven?!’

’I don’t know what level "Martial Dao Heaven" is, but if even a Neutralizing Force Martial Artist calls it "Heaven-Reaching," his power must have already gone from Extraordinary to Saint.’

’Could it be that he has a cheat, too?’

’With a Lower Grade Root Bone, even breaking through to Bright Force is a struggle, let alone achieving Martial Dao Heaven.’

"Lord Baili, what Martial Dao level is this senior Commander?" Fang Xing asked curiously.

Baili Yanran wiped her red lips and glanced at him. "That senior is a legend in our Observatory. His Martial Dao level is not something you can comprehend. Let’s put it this way: even if you surpass Neutralizing Force, achieve Pseudo-Immortal Cultivation, and master Refining Qi into Gang, you would still be nothing but a blade of grass before him."

"..."

’Just a blade of grass even after achieving Pseudo-Immortal Cultivation and Refining Qi into Gang... what kind of realm has he reached?!’

’For someone with a Lower Grade Root Bone to reach that level... that senior truly deserves to be called a legend.’

"Root Bone isn’t everything. For that senior to be able to reach a Heaven-Reaching level, his Comprehension was beyond imagination."

’Comprehension... Compared to my own heaven-sent talent, it shouldn’t be that much different, right?’

As he listened to Baili Yanran, the thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind.

"If you could one day possess even one percent of that senior’s strength, you would have a place for yourself in the entire Great Jing," Baili Yanran said, watching him with a beaming smile.

Fang Xing smiled slightly. "Such legends are rare. Reaching such a realm is probably as difficult as ascending to heaven."

"It is indeed like ascending to heaven. But perhaps a miracle will happen to you," Baili Yanran teased.

Fang Xing smiled and took a sip of wine.

’A miracle...’

’I haven’t gotten this far by relying on miracles.’

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「Night fell.」

The meal ended. Fang Xing paid the bill, and the three of them left the Drunken Immortal Tower.

After escorting the two to the Official Post Station, Fang Xing and Shen Ye entered a room.

Looking at Fang Xing, Shen Ye sized him up.

Being stared at by Shen Ye made Fang Xing feel a little uncomfortable. He cupped his hands in a bow. "Sir, it’s getting late. I’ll take my leave now."

Shen Ye sat down in a chair and looked at him. "What’s the rush? I have something to tell you."

Fang Xing paused, bowing slightly. "If there’s anything you need, Sir, just give the word. I will be sure to handle it."

Seemingly understanding the implication, Shen Ye chided him with a laugh, "You brat. What kind of person do you take me for?"

"..."

Fang Xing lowered his head and said nothing.

Shen Ye looked at him and took a Cowhide Scroll from his robes.

"This is a Superior Martial Arts technique. You can use it for your Cultivation. It might increase your chances of breaking through to the Neutralizing Force realm."

???

Staring at the Cowhide Scroll Shen Ye had produced, Fang Xing was stunned.

’Superior Martial Arts!’

’He’s just giving it to me?!’

Looking at the dazed Fang Xing, Shen Ye smiled. "What, you don’t want it?"

Fang Xing immediately snapped back to his senses. "Sir, a Superior Martial Arts technique is incredibly valuable. I..."

"A Superior Martial Arts technique is nothing much," Shen Ye said nonchalantly. "Consider it an investment. If you can reach the Neutralizing Force realm, it won’t be a loss."

Hearing this, Fang Xing said no more and accepted the Cowhide Scroll.

’A Superior Martial Arts technique is still an excellent thing to have.’

’I’m already cultivating two Superior Martial Arts techniques, but adding one more won’t hurt. It can only increase my strength.’

’With my heaven-sent Comprehension, cultivating several Martial Arts techniques at once is no problem.’

"Thank you, Sir. I will do my best not to disappoint your high hopes." Fang Xing cupped his hands in a bow.

Since he had accepted the olive branch, he naturally wouldn’t mind taking things a step further.

Shen Ye nodded slightly. "Next time you come, I hope to see you’ve made more progress."

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Then, Shen Ye waved his hand, and Fang Xing left the room.

Just as Fang Xing left, the door to Shen Ye’s room opened, and Baili Yanran walked in.

"You gave it to him?" Baili Yanran asked, looking at him.

Shen Ye nodded. "Yes, I did. It’s just one Martial Arts technique."

Baili Yanran smiled. "It seems you think quite highly of him, then."

"I did some investigating. He managed to break through to the Peak of Dark Force in less than half a year. His chances are high."

"Peak of Dark Force in only half a year?" A peculiar glint flashed in Baili Yanran’s eyes.

Shen Ye nodded.

"Yes, it’s true."

Baili Yanran blinked. "In that case, his Comprehension can’t be bad. Maybe there’s hope for him to become another legend."

"We’ll have to wait and see."

Shen Ye gave a faint smile, then looked at Baili Yanran. "Tomorrow, you and I should go check on Cang Province. There’s quite a bit of activity over there. The Lord Governor has asked us to keep an eye on it."

"Mm, no problem." Baili Yanran nodded.

...

In North City’s Tongfang District, after returning to his courtyard, Fang Xing quickly washed up and went into his room.

Sitting on his bed, he opened the Cowhide Scroll. A series of cultivation diagrams and text appeared on it.

Longevity Inner Elixir Skill!

Fang Xing stared at it intently, and soon, a crimson notification appeared before his eyes.

[A Superior Martial Arts Inner Elixir Skill. Exceeds current Enhancement Level. Cannot be enhanced at this time.]

"Hm?"

Looking at the crimson notification, Fang Xing froze for a moment.

’Exceeds my Enhancement Level...’

This was the first time he had ever encountered such a situation.

’So I can’t enhance Superior Martial Arts for now.’

"Looks like I’ll have to raise my Enhancement Level first."

Fang Xing looked at the Cowhide Scroll in his hand and sighed.

’If it’s beyond my current Enhancement Level, there’s nothing I can do.’

"I’m at seventy percent right now... another thirty percent and I can raise my Enhancement Level."

Fang Xing checked his panel.

Three hundred and eight Enhancement Points.

’Just enough to level up!’

After a moment of thought, Fang Xing stood up.

He had already prepared the items he wanted to enhance.

Dragon Blood Ginseng, Wild Ginseng, and so on.

Among the things the major powers had parted with, there was no shortage of good items.

He had been saving them all this time, but he just didn’t have the Enhancement Points.

With today’s haul, he could finally enhance them.

...

"The Dragon Blood Ginseng... and the hundred-year-old Wild Ginseng."

"Enhancing these two will cost exactly three hundred points."

Looking at the items before him, Fang Xing immediately began to enhance the Dragon Blood Ginseng.

Crimson light spread, and soon, a one-hundred-and-fifty-year-old Dragon Blood Treasure Ginseng was successfully enhanced.

He put it away for now, and his gaze fell upon the hundred-year-old Wild Ginseng.

This Wild Ginseng was not something he had bought, but a gift from the Lin Family, one of the three great families.

"Two hundred points... I wonder how many years this Spirit Ginseng Treasure Medicine will have after this enhancement."

Taking a deep breath, Fang Xing focused his thoughts and began the enhancement.

The hundred-year-old Wild Ginseng was enveloped in a dense crimson glow.

Under his watchful gaze, the hundred-year-old Wild Ginseng began to transform.

Wisps of Spirit Light overflowed from it.

The hundred-year-old Wild Ginseng gradually took on a human-like shape.

After about ten breaths, the crimson glow finally dissipated completely.

A brand-new, humanoid Spirit Ginseng Treasure Medicine appeared before his eyes.

Its color had changed as well.

It was somewhat similar to the Dragon Blood Treasure Ginseng, showing a blood-colored luster.

[One hundred-year-old Wild Ginseng successfully enhanced. Obtained one two-hundred-year-old Blood Spirit Ginseng]

...?

A two-hundred-year-old Blood Spirit Ginseng.

Looking at the Blood Spirit Ginseng before him, Fang Xing was stunned.

This enhancement only added one hundred years.

However, a Blood Spirit Ginseng was a Top Grade among ginsengs!

Its effects were even stronger than the Dragon Blood Treasure Ginseng’s!

It had the effect of a Blood and Marrow Exchange.

Priceless!