Chapter 59: Chapter 56: Huilong Temple

It was a pair of blue elite quality shoes, with black leather uppers and white soles, adorned with faint golden patterns, making for an extraordinary appearance.

[Elk Hide Boots (Sealed)]

[Quality: Elite (Blue)]

[Equipment Location: Feet]

[Equipment Requirement: Basic Power 6]

[Attributes: Power +4; Movement Speed +5 (equivalent to the movement speed increase brought by 5 points of Agility)]

[Additional Skills: None]

[Durability: 29/30]

[Explanation: A pair of sturdy and warm boots, tanned from the belly skin of a mother rhinoceros.]

Among the items drawn from the three blue elite treasure chests, there were two pieces of equipment; besides this pair of boots, there was also a weapon.

Generally speaking, the price of weapons is higher, and the scores converted from them are also higher!

Bai Pu wasn’t intentionally being generous; it’s just that he already had a weapon and didn’t need one badly. He valued the 4 points of Power added by the [Elk Hide Boots] more!

Bai Pu felt that his survival ability was already strong, but in this mid-level plane scene, his low Power and Agility attributes made him feel restricted everywhere.

Do not be mistaken; although Bai Pu had just fully unleashed his power, beating Deputy Zhang Gu to the brink of death within a few minutes, the control of the Cuttlefish was very important. Otherwise, with Zhang Gu’s 12 points of Agility, he could easily have evaded Bai Pu’s pursuit.

Besides the 4 points of Power, the 5 points of movement speed provided by the Elk Hide Boots were also urgently needed by Bai Pu.

After equipping the Elk Hide Boots, Bai Pu’s movement speed was equivalent to the speed of 15 (7+3+5) points of Agility, so he wouldn’t be at a disadvantage against many small masters among the native residents who did not specialize in Agility.

For the Iron Crocodile and the Cuttlefish, Bai Pu choosing the shoes instead of weapons brought them great relief.

Both were from well-off families, with excellent equipment. They didn’t need weapons or shoes, but the scores converted from weapons were high.

After some discussion, they divided the remaining items based on their converted values, instantly increasing each person’s test score by 10 points! Immediately, any resentment in their hearts dissipated.

Bai Pu took the two of them and left for the Four Rivers Gang.

With Bai Pu’s introduction, the Iron Crocodile and Cuttlefish finally joined the Four Rivers Gang, and they entered with a reputation of Friendly!

Each of them received a “Four Rivers Gang Waist Token,” which could also be stored in their Storage Space to take effect.

However, the Four Rivers Gang Waist Token (Friendly Reputation) only provided a 10 point Life Value increase, without any attribute bonuses. This was because the two were not descendants of the Lu Clan.

After this battle, Bai Pu’s reputation increased significantly, reaching Respect (1633/3000)!

[Wu County Lu Clan’s Identity Jade Token] increased to a 60 Life Value and 3 Spirit bonus, on par with the improvement of a piece of Golden Equipment.

What use is Respect reputation?

Seeing Lu Chuan smiling like a blooming chrysanthemum gave it away. He immediately arranged a banquet for Bai Pu and the others to welcome them!

Bai Pu clasped his hands and said, “Master Lu, I am completely unfamiliar with the Huilong Temple and fear disturbing the experts by rushing in. I hope you can provide guidance!”

“Haha, no problem, no problem!” Lu Chuan did not hold back, “I have a past relationship with Master Xiuqing of Huilong Temple, so I will write a letter recommending you, Bo Yue.”

Indeed, this old man already knew about Huilong Temple. He would tell Bai Pu the location once his reputation reached Friendly; only when it reached Respect would he help with the introduction!

In terms of the etiquette of the Three Kingdoms Plane, without a recommendation, Bai Pu would likely be snubbed at Huilong Temple.

This was why Bai Pu wanted to make another move to hit the Respect reputation. Finding the Iron Crocodile and Cuttlefish was necessary because it was challenging to smash the large stronghold of the Red Lotus Society alone.

Bai Pu nodded and said, “This time I came to Chaisang City to procure medicinal materials for the army. I need to trouble Master Lu to pay attention to this matter.”

“No trouble, no trouble!” Lu Chuan’s face almost broke into laughter. He relished such trouble coming a few more times.

After discussing business, Bai Pu said no more and focused on the delicious food in front of him.

The food culture of the Three Kingdoms era was already quite popular, especially with the rare ingredients, making modern people envious. For instance, the dishes made with fresh Yangtze River fish and tender deer meat, as well as the rustic brewed yellow wine, all have unique characteristics, with a fresh and fragrant taste, causing Bai Pu to eat several large bowls of millet rice.

He also received a prompt from the Spirit Realm Will:

[You consumed a meal rich in Spiritual Energy particles, shortening the cycle of Pure Blood generation…]

This meal surprisingly shortened the Pure Blood cycle by two whole days! The nutritional value of this meal was five to six times higher than Bai Pu’s standard diet on Earth.

Looking at the progress bar for Talent Skill 2, he would be able to generate the next drop of Pure Blood in just five days.

Bai Pu, rubbing his belly, ordered another ten pounds of stewed beef, planning to eat along the way.

Before leaving, the Cuttlefish found Bai Pu.

“Gangxin, we initially agreed to help you with a full-out effort once. This time’s surprise attack on the Red Lotus Society was our request for your help, and according to the Spirit Realm Will’s judgment, it doesn’t count as us helping you out!”

The Cuttlefish smiled brightly, “So, if you need help in the future, our agreement still stands!”

Apparently, this surprise attack action allowed the Cuttlefish and the Iron Crocodile, who hadn’t opened up a shop for a long time, to taste the sweetness.

Bai Pu nodded and thanked them, then set off.

…

White Cloud Peak of Lushan, towering and perilous, with a wondrous landscape. A Tang poet once wrote, “When the clouds clear, the galaxy draws near, and the moon rises in the autumn of the world beyond Cangming,” describing White Cloud Peak.

Circling to the back mountain and following Lu Chuan’s introduction, Bai Pu finally found the Huilong Temple.

Unexpectedly, Huilong Temple was just a dilapidated little temple, even lacking a dot on the “Dragon” character on the signboard, with peeling golden paint, forming a stark contrast with the glorious White Cloud Temple at the mountain front.

In Huilong Temple, Bai Pu met “Daoist Xiuqing,” presented the letter, and explained his purpose.

Daoist Xiuqing, with a gaunt appearance and many wrinkles on his face, looked ageless.

At first, he was reluctant to receive Bai Pu, but after seeing Lu Chuan’s letter, he slightly lifted his eyelid and said, “You want to learn Alchemy?”

“Yes.”

“Are you well-versed in the way of medicinals?”

“Somewhat understanding, but in front of the Daoist, I dare not claim to have mastery.” Bai Pu thought to himself that this Daoist Xiuqing had some insight, as he evidently saw through Bai Pu’s newly elevated Level 2 Alchemist sub-profession.

Daoist Xiuqing said flatly, “For ordinary people, learning Alchemy is more curse than blessing. Young Master Lu, please go back!”

Bai Pu frowned and said, “I seek to learn sincerely. Please, Daoist, do not withhold your instruction!” In his heart, he was considering the feasibility of forcibly taking action against Daoist Xiuqing.

Daoist Xiuqing sighed helplessly, “With your comprehension, it’s not impossible to teach you. However, Daoist Alchemy requires materials mostly found in remote places, filled with countless beasts and venomous insects! What use is learning Alchemy if one loses their life while gathering herbs, would that not be my sin.”

Bai Pu instantly understood, smiled, and said, “Daoist, there is no need to worry. Although I may appear as a weak scholar (scholarly attire), I also have knowledge in combat, and ordinary beasts pose little threat.”

Daoist Xiuqing rolled his eyes slightly, “Empty words prove nothing.”

“I would like to ask the Daoist to present a challenge.” Bai Pu knew well that this should be the test stage and the difficulty of the S-level career change task.

Daoist Xiuqing stroked his beard, “Outside Chaisang City, there is a Giant Tuo causing trouble for passing merchant ships. You need to kill that Giant Tuo and use its heart for medicine.”

Bai Pu’s expression shifted slightly as he received a prompt from the Spirit Realm Will.

[S-level Career Change Task: Pill Master, task record updated.]

[Task Target: Go to Jiangzhong in Chaisang City, kill the Giant Tuo, and retrieve its heart.]

Bai Pu praised, “Daoist, you have a benevolent heart. This is a test of my ability to help the people. However, being new here, I am unaware of the Giant Tuo’s nest location, and I hope the Daoist can provide some guidance.”

Daoist Xiuqing said, “In the vast river, I do not step out of the temple and have no knowledge of its nest. If you cannot handle even this, it proves you and Alchemy are not meant to be.”

Bai Pu initially wanted to try asking, to see if he could flatter Daoist Xiuqing into offering some help in completing the task.

But now it seems the S-level difficulty, after all, is S-level, and with Daoist Xiuqing being a man, not offering Bai Pu extra assistance is not surprising.

After hitting a wall, Bai Pu didn’t get discouraged, slightly bowed, and got up to leave.

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