Published: March 8, 2025
Chapter 165: The Heart of a Heroic Overlord
Bu Liqing rolled his eyes and said, "Although both of us are considered top-notch among ordinary people, we are not particularly outstanding in our respective sects. What's so surprising about getting beaten up? Many of our senior brothers who were stronger than us have died, and it's already good that we are still alive. If you're in the mood to complain, then who should we complain to about the piles of white bones underground?"
Ning Tianya sighed, "It's strange to think that so many of those with better qualifications than us didn’t survive."
Bu Liqing scoffed, "In the martial arts world, it’s all about strength and luck, not just talent; talent is just one aspect. The key is how much effort you put in. Natural geniuses who sleep all day are no better than pigs. Dying doesn’t come as a surprise."
Ning Tianya felt relieved and said, "True enough! Thankfully, Xiao Wu is quite diligent; at such a young age, she knows what hard work is. That's already commendable. Having such a disciple, a bit of hardship is part of heavenly family bliss."
Bu Liqing looked at him with disdain, "You're just being masochistic. There's no need to say anything more."
Ning Tianya glared, "Aren't you the masochistic one? Every time our disciple complains or throws a tantrum, aren’t you more patient than I am? I can scold you, and you still smile with your eyes squinted. When the disciple said it’s no fun because you have no beard to pull at your chin, yet here you are, over ten thousand years old and still growing a beard… Just to let the disciple pull at it for fun? Aren't you being masochistic?!"
"But I never complain!" Bu Liqing's face turned a bit red as he argued, "Besides, having a beard can be a weapon; when the disciple pulls at it, it increases flexibility, training both attack and endurance... Anyway, I enjoy it, so why should you care?"
Ning Tianya let out a strange laugh.
Bu Liqing ignored him and said, "Let’s get to business. Now that we have the bone-free blood fish and the Mysterious Sun Jade Heart, the yin and yang extremes are covered. As for the rest, Old Ning, go to Medicine Valley and get some Purple Qi Red Fruits. Then head to the Zhuge family for some Heaven's Way Purple Ginseng, then to Northern Snow Mountain for some Golden Light Lotus, and lastly to the South Sea for some essence blood of the eleventh-level spirit beast, the purple whale... Remember, the more the better."
As he spoke, Ning Tianya's expression gradually became more vivid. These four places cover the southeast, southwest, northwest, and northeast. Medicine Valley and the Zhuge family are relatively strong; but Northern Snow Mountain and South Sea... are two extremes!
And besides... those items are heavenly materials and earthly treasures, are they just waiting for us to find them when we get there?
Ning Tianya was left speechless: "You make it sound so easy... Medicine Valley, the Zhuge family, Northern Snow Mountain, and the purple whale's blood... That's more than two hundred thousand miles! You just want me to rush around and break my legs? Why don’t you go yourself?"
Bu Liqing said nonchalantly, "First, half a year to reach saint-level is a promise not from me, but from you. Second, if we both leave, what happens if something happens here? Third... you can go if you want, or not; after all, the disciple won't come to me for retribution."
Ning Tianya exploded with anger: "Half and half!"
"No way!" Bu Liqing was completely unmoved.
Ning Tianya looked pitiful, standing there dejectedly: "Pity me for just coming back..."
"Wait!" Bu Liqing suddenly clapped his hands, "I almost forgot."
"What is it?" Ning Tianya thought Bu Liqing was finally going to help him and asked eagerly.
"You also need to get some Spirit Enlightenment Grass and Heaven's Way Tea," Bu Liqing said. "Xiao Wu is still young; no matter how smart she is, she can't comprehend heaven's way. As the saying goes, the heart grows with age: Prior to adulthood, her understanding is limited by her youth. So, we should definitely use Spirit Enlightenment Grass and Heaven's Way Tea to enhance her capabilities. Besides, Xiao Wu has a pure heart right now; taking these will be even more effective. Bring back a few pounds of each as a bonus."