Chapter 50: Jiang Wanqing!

Chapter 50: Jiang Wanqing!

The next morning, Ling Feng headed to the main peak and found Li Liang.

Li Liang, being the errand boy for the sect leader, praised Ling Feng with a smile and then presented the so-called gifts.

There was a medium-grade mystical armor, tightly fitted and resistant to blades and swords. It could also bear over a thousand pounds of force. In battle, having such armor almost meant an extra life.

A map of the training grounds was also included. Since Ling Feng was leading the team, a detailed map was indispensable. Moreover, this was no ordinary map. It meticulously marked hazardous locations, areas where rare medicinal herbs grew, and the distribution of various demonic beasts.

The routes on the map were carefully selected by Li Liang, ensuring a path that was both safe and promising for significant gains.

It can be said that letting Ling Feng lead the team on this trip was essentially a way for him to build prestige within the sect. Moreover, it presented a golden opportunity to harvest valuable spirit flowers and herbs along the way. It was undeniably an excellent assignment!

Indeed, the implications of recruiting and buying allegiance were evident. The only thing that they did not do was to explicitly state: "As long as you obediently pledge loyalty to us, the benefits like this in the future will be as much as you want and whenever you want!"

Of course, there was one more item.

The antidote for the Golden Silkworm Gu Poison!

It had been a month, and Lin Canglang intentionally delayed giving the antidote to Ling Feng by a few days, just to make him suffer a bit. It was a reminder for Ling Feng to understand that his life was in the hands of someone else.

Little did he know, the Golden Silkworm Gu poison in Ling Feng's body had long been neutralized. Instead, every time he took the antidote, he had to find a way to eliminate the medicinal properties in the antidote.

Medicine could be as harmful as poison. While the antidote alleviated the toxicity of the Golden Silkworm Gu poison, it was inherently a highly toxic substance. For Ling Feng, who wasn't poisoned, taking the antidote was a form of suffering.

Yet, he had to feign an eager expression, gulping down the antidote as if he desperately needed it.

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Time flew by, and the three-day deadline had arrived.

As the sun rose, over a hundred newly admitted inner disciples gathered and formed ten neat lines on the martial arts square within the inner sect.

Having joined the inner sect for about a month or even longer, it was time for these disciples to embark on their first external trial arranged by the sect.

As disciples of the sect, it was insufficient to merely cultivate and spar within the sect.

One had to undergo bloodshed and battles to truly transform into a true martial artist.

Thinking highly of himself due to his somewhat famous status, he made everyone wait in the cold wind for him. Quite presumptuous!

Seeing Ling Feng assessing her, her gaze met his with a hint of provocation. The unspoken message was clear: Although we're in the same team, you'd better not mess with me!

In her eyes, no matter how formidable Ling Feng might be, at most, he was just an arrogant fellow in the Qi Formation Realm. She, on the other hand, was in the Pulse Formation Realm. Even if it was just the initial stage, she could easily overpower Ling Feng.

Ling Feng shrugged, paying no attention to Jiang Wanqing's provocation. He walked slowly to her side.

The duration of this expedition was set for seven days. Ling Feng had prepared a sufficient quantity of medicine for Duanmu Qingshan. Upon his return, he could administer the final treatment. It wouldn't be long before Duanmu Qingshan could make a complete recovery.

Seeing Ling Feng joining the team, Li Liang nodded and raised his voice, "Alright, I have already said what needs to be said. Now, each team leader, take your members and set off!"

The expedition, amid the nervousness and excitement of those rookies, finally commenced.

With ten teams embarking on their respective expeditions, there was naturally some competition involved.

The rules were straightforward. The team that could hunt down more demonic beasts and collect more spirit flowers and herbs would naturally be the victorious team. Upon their return, each member could choose a yellow-tier middle-grade martial technique. The team leader would also receive a substantial reward.

However, Li Liang had secretly provided Ling Feng with the best route map beforehand. With this advantage, Ling Feng's team would find it hard not to emerge victorious.

"Let's go!"

Without even glancing at Ling Feng, Jiang Wanqing waved her hand, leading her disciples to start their movements.

Unfortunately, her words didn't seem to have much effect. Everyone was looking at Ling Feng, waiting for him to give orders. Only a few male disciples, captivated by Jiang Wanqing's beauty, took a few steps with her. However, seeing most of the team standing still, they hurriedly retreated back.

"Let's go!"

Ling Feng shrugged and gave a command casually. Immediately, everyone followed behind him, none daring to lag behind.

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow. It seemed that in the hearts of these inner sect disciples, his presence carried more weight after all.

In fact, it wasn't about Ling Feng's status, but rather his notorious reputation. He was known for being ruthless and efficient in killing. Who would dare to provoke such a ferocious figure?

"Damn it!" Jiang Wanqing's face flushed with embarrassment. Not a single person had paid attention to her commands!

Angrily stomping her foot, she gritted her teeth and could only follow along. In her heart, she seethed, Damn Ling Feng, I'll remember this!