Calamity Messenger
Chapter 222 - 175: Dao Foundation_2
Thus, the scene of martial arts on the empty ground unfolded, with Pharmacist’s Wish just asking to spar with someone, the Black Whirlwind Brothers promptly jumped out.
This move was actually very risky. Although the three brothers were all Demonic Messengers, she was herself a Third-Turn Messenger. In a match between the Third-Turn and Second-Turn, everyone would compare her to the three Great Guardians; even if she showed a slight weakness, her reputation at Shu Dao Mountain would plummet.
But Pharmacist’s Wish not only won, she won beautifully and effortlessly.
The reason she could pierce through the protective barrier of the Black Whirlwind Brothers with one shot was naturally the ’Sixty-four Shots’ power of the Soul-Breaking Spear. While blocking attacks ahead, she accumulated the number of combos, but to the unknowing, it seemed Pharmacist’s Wish was playing around, only using the Exquisite Long Spear’s power to end the fight when bored.
The Black Whirlwind Brothers volunteered at this moment: "Great Guardian, next time you don’t need to test them one by one, us brothers can figure out their background!"
Pharmacist’s Wish went with the flow. Since her might was established, next she should assert her authority. She didn’t really intend to become invincible at Shu Dao Mountain, but she was accustomed to the awe and subservience of those around her, she was undoubtedly a leader wherever she went.
Currently, only two exceptions existed, one was the Thief’s House, and the other was Rabbit Heroine.
Thinking of Rabbit Heroine, Pharmacist’s Wish remembered the conversation they had after returning to their room from Corpse Bone Forest three days ago.
During the distribution of the Central Courtyard’s spoils, Pharmacist’s Wish actually most desired "Dao Foundation Explanation," as she had limited understanding of the Dao Foundation, obtaining the book would greatly benefit her future Foundation Establishment. However, since Rabbit Heroine suggested she take "Secret Technique Research Manual," she naturally listened to her sister.
Not to mention a mere Secret Technique Research Manual, even if Rabbit Heroine wanted to reclaim Earth Demon·Body-Stabilizing Stone, Pharmacist’s Wish would give it without hesitation.
However, Rabbit Heroine didn’t want the Secret Technique Research Manual; she simply thought it unnecessary to take "Dao Foundation Explanation," because she understood all the Dao Foundations in the world and the combination of Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends.
"My brother forced me to memorize them; if I couldn’t recite them, I’d be fed bitter melon." She explained the source of her knowledge.
Pharmacist’s Wish didn’t doubt, and for the first time felt her brother was absolutely right.
According to Rabbit Heroine’s introduction, the Body-Stabilizing Stone could correspond to two Superior Dao Foundations and one Perfect Dao Foundation, respectively paired with the Nine Abysses Mountain-Suppressing Dao Foundation for Celestial Spirit Shaking the Mountains and Earth, the Ten Thousand Blades Roaring Mountains Dao Foundation for Celestial Spirit Whip Mountain and Move Stone, and the Greed Wolf and Army-breaking Dao Foundation for Celestial Spirit Move Stars and Change Dipper.
Yes, Rabbit Heroine had just acquired the Whip Mountain and Move Stone Seal, together with her Body-Stabilizing Stone, she could already form the Ten Thousand Blades Roaring Mountains Dao Foundation!
Although Rabbit Heroine didn’t know the detailed information on Dao Foundations, just from the name, it was clear this Dao Foundation excelled in attack, perfectly suited for the brave and fierce Pharmacist’s Wish.
Rabbit Heroine believed so too, and when sharing the Dao Foundation information, she took out the Whip Mountain and Move Stone Seal and stared straight at her.
But Pharmacist’s Wish said nothing.
She understood Rabbit Heroine’s meaning; Rabbit Heroine understood that she understood her meaning, hence the conversation ended there, not brought up even after three days.
Because Pharmacist’s Wish couldn’t afford the price.
She couldn’t figure out what she must pay to repay such a boon of attaining the Dao, instead it seemed reasonable for her to offer the Body-Stabilizing Stone to Rabbit Heroine to aid her Foundation Establishment, Pharmacist’s Wish was willing, and Rabbit Heroine could accept it with peace of mind.
These three days, Pharmacist’s Wish pondered deeply and decided to wait for a juncture.
If Rabbit Heroine had not acquired other Celestial Spirits before her Third-Turn by then to exchange for the Whip Mountain and Move Stone Seal, she would give the Body-Stabilizing Stone to Rabbit Heroine; if she had, she’d exchange the Whip Mountain and Move Stone Seal from Rabbit Heroine.
Although it sounded like ’waiting until the little kid grows up to return it,’ given Pharmacist’s Wish’s understanding of Rabbit Heroine, she felt the other was nearing Third-Turn...perhaps at the Demon King attack in Corpse Bone Forest she would break through.
Si Wuxie’s legacy will determine the fates of many.
Suddenly, Pharmacist’s Wish saw something, walked to the side of the wine table in Demon Slaying Hall, naturally everyone thought the Great Guardian was going for a drink, naturally not minding, probably wondering how the Great Guardian would drink wearing a mask, perhaps through the nostrils?
By the wine table was a servant responsible for pouring wine, Pharmacist’s Wish went over and handed a Spiritual Jade, and the servant took it and said in a low voice: "These past few days, all three Great Guardians had people leave the mountain. Prajna only sent Fu Nan down, probably to audit the tavern’s accounts, returned yesterday; Beiyou and Blood Phase sent many down, few returned, their intentions are unknown to me."
Pharmacist’s Wish handed over another Spiritual Jade, and with a drink returned to her seat. She had not been entirely unproductive lately; through observation, she confirmed the servants here were quite informed, thus she chose one who seemed to lack a background and often bullied by others as her informant, enlisted the person to investigate whether the three Great Guardians had dispatched subordinates to make contact outside recently.
The Three Great Guardians were worried they might invite someone to sabotage them, and Pharmacist’s Wish naturally worried the Three Great Guardians might call outsiders to take them down altogether.
Now it appears, the Three Great Guardians all seem to have issues. When conquering Corpse Bone Forest arrives, it’s unavoidable to take risks with the prize.
But as long as speedy enough, obtain the legacy and hide in the mountains... Moreover, I have the Thief’s House, Rabbit Heroine has the Return Order, no matter what there is no lack of retreat....
"Really? This glove is worth two hundred thousand Spiritual Jade?"
"It’s not the glove worth two hundred thousand, it’s the information about the glove’s owner worth two hundred thousand. But since it’s so valuable, this glove is at least a Second-Turn Token, right? Absolutely rare."
Hearing the Demonic Messenger’s discussion nearby, Pharmacist’s Wish glanced casually, her expression immediately became serious.
She reached out and took the commission order from the Demonic Messenger’s hand, asking: "What is this?"
Facing Great Guardian Wolf Demon, the Demonic Messenger naturally didn’t dare hide: "It’s a commission order from the city’s black market. Sometimes righteous people want to do dirty deeds discreetly, they issue commission orders on the black market, you complete it and get paid."
He paused, added: "This commission order appeared at Old Zhou’s side, Old Zhou mostly deals with Liang Kingdom, probably a commission order from Liang Kingdom."
Pharmacist’s Wish looked at the commission order in her hand, the content was simple, find the person who owns this pair of gloves, inform the commissioner to get one hundred thousand Spiritual Jade. Few recognize these gloves as they haven’t appeared for over a hundred years, but Pharmacist’s Wish was fortunate to see its reproduced painting, it was Zhou Kingdom Imperial Family’s unforgettable shame, Zhou Taizu had two Foundation Establishment Tokens damaged because of it.
Hand of Melting Hundred Forms!
Liang Kingdom is offering a bounty for its owner? Why?
"Commision orders like this are common; probably someone stole or seized this glove, so Liang Kingdom wants to reclaim reputation." The Demonic Messenger glanced at Pharmacist’s Wish’s Fierce Tiger Arm Armor: "Does the Great Guardian have any impression? Don’t miss the chance, since someone in Liang Kingdom is willing to offer a two hundred thousand bounty, this glove is worth at least five hundred thousand."
More than five hundred thousand, if it’s the original Hand of Melting Hundred Forms, even if Liang Kingdom paid a year’s treasury revenue, they’d do it willingly.
But the original Hand of Melting Hundred Forms was not only a Fourth-Turn Token, only usable by a Foundation Establishment Messenger, it was long destroyed, presumably inside Liang Kingdom Imperial Family’s unknown collection spot...
Pharmacist’s Wish’s heart stirred.
She had always thought Rabbit Heroine’s Hand of Melting Hundred Forms had no relation to the legendary gloves from a hundred years ago, as in her view, no one would be foolish enough to downgrade the Fourth-Turned Legendary to a Second-Turned Legendary, if the former was priceless, the latter would be valued only in millions, precious but with many alternatives.
More importantly, the protection of the Hand of Melting Hundred Forms by Liang Kingdom Imperial Family must be extremely tight, definitely hidden somewhere heavily guarded, could thieves evade Liang Kingdom Imperial Family’s strict defenses to steal a national treasure?
Indeed, they could.
Pharmacist’s Wish knew all too well, because it was she who rescued those audacious thieves from the Royal Secret Vault.
The crime time was days ago, the commission order was recently issued in Shu Dao Mountain, the timing matches.
If Rabbit Heroine’s gloves truly were Liang Kingdom’s Hand of Melting Hundred Forms...
If someone truly degraded the Fourth-Turned Legendary to the Second-Turned Legendary...
"Is what you have the repaired Hand of Melting Hundred Forms?"
"I don’t know, my brother found it."
"Found it?"
"He said he found it, he often finds many good items out there."