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The sky is dim.

Wei Tao came out of the house.

Got some water to wash and clean up.

Then he went to the courtyard as usual, and while waiting for breakfast, he stretched his muscles and practiced martial arts.

There was a soft squeaking sound.

The wooden door of the small courtyard was pushed open.

It’s not even breakfast time yet, and someone comes over?

More importantly, he didn't even hear the sound of approaching footsteps.

Wei Tao turned around and saw that what he saw was not the handyman delivering food, but the slender and tall figure that he was already very familiar with.

"Good morning Ni Daozi."

He put away his fist and bowed slightly.

Ni Xun looked hurriedly and said quickly, "I suddenly remembered a question about the Five Directions Pagoda, so I came here to remind you."

Just as she was about to continue saying something, her eyes suddenly froze.

Then he dodged and came closer in an instant.

She stared at Wei Tao's shoulder with burning eyes.

The tip of her nose kept quivering, and she kept sniffing around him.

"You actually cultivated a level one blood elephant?"

After a while, Ni Hao returned to his original position.

He asked with a complicated expression and some surprise.

Wei Tao lowered his head and glanced at his shoulder. It was wrapped tightly in thick clothes, and there was no visible change at all on the surface.

I don’t know why her eyes are so sharp and her nose is so sharp. She can detect the changes in his body through two layers of clothes.

Facing Ni Hao's burning gaze, he could only nod his head, "It's just a fluke."

"Just a fluke?"

"Do you know that for the Taoist soldiers of our sect, if they want to reach the first level of blood image, it will take at least several years, ten years, or even decades to slowly refine their bodies and slowly figure it out?"

Ni Hao took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. His voice was full of expectation and seemed to be a little worried, "What about the Five Directions Pagoda? How far have you cultivated?"

She only observed and smelled the first level of blood, but did not perceive the first pagoda.

Wei Tao's heart stirred, and his thoughts started to spin.

He slowly said, "Well, I have just started to learn the Five Directions Pagoda, and the further I practice, the more difficult it becomes, and I haven't made much progress."

According to his original plan, he was actually preparing to show off the realm of the First Pagoda.

It can be regarded as a little reward for her, so that she can attract greater sponsorship and get more resources for practice in the future.

But seeing the emotional tone she showed at this time, Wei Tao decided to hide his shame for the time being and wait for a while before talking.

"Have you already started?"

Ni Xun looked happy and nodded slowly, "It's not easy to get started in such a short time."

After a moment of silence, she asked with concern, "Do you feel any discomfort?"

Wei Tao thought for a moment and stretched out his arm, "After entering the Five Directions Pagoda, I continued to practice deeper. My muscles seemed to be unable to withstand the increasing strength, and my skin had begun to tear."

"So I had to slow down the progress of my practice."

"That's what I want to remind you. Fortunately, you found it yourself and responded in time."

She breathed a sigh of relief and took out a wooden box from her body, which exuded a strong medicinal fragrance.

"This is a Juyuan Pill that strengthens the body and promotes blood circulation and health. You should eat one pill a day before continuing to practice in the Five Directions Pagoda."

"Also, the official ultimatum from the mountain gate has been issued, and you will go down the mountain to garrison at Qingfeng Temple in the near future.

After arriving in Luoshui City, I will find someone to contact you. When you break through the realm of the First Pagoda, you must let me know as soon as possible."

Wei Tao took the box and suddenly stopped talking, with a troubled expression on his face.

"Don't hide anything in front of me, just say it."

Ni Hao frowned slightly and his voice turned cold, "Did anyone in this other courtyard suppress or bully you?"

Without waiting for Wei Tao's answer, she said indifferently, "Tell me who that person is, and I will go over and maim him."

"The people here are very nice, gentle, kind and approachable. No one bullies me."

Only then did Wei Tao have the chance to speak.

There was a slightly embarrassed expression on his face.

"Actually, what I want to say is, can Daozi give me some more Heqiao Pills, Juyuan Pills, and other medicinal pills."

"Don't get me wrong, Taozi. I'm not greedy, but I feel a lot of pressure to practice the Five Directions Pagoda, so I need to be fully prepared in advance."

"How much more do you want?" Ni Hao asked.

"How many can Daozi have on hand?" Wei Tao asked.

He had just heard the news that he was going to be released, and he was ready to go all out.

You can give up the dough for the time being, but you must get enough of the wool from Ni Daozi before leaving.

"I do still have some on hand, but unfortunately the quantity is not large."

Ni Xun's eyes turned and he fell into thinking, "But you are right. Even if you have a special physique, you must make complete preparations in advance to practice exercises such as Five Directions Pagoda to nip problems in the bud as much as possible."

"I'm going back now to collect some for you, and try to get enough before you go down the mountain.

Even if I can't get you, don't worry. After all, Qingfeng Temple is not far from the mountain gate. As long as I grab it then...

Oh, what I said is that as long as I find a batch, I will send it to you, and it will definitely not affect your subsequent use."

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around and left without making any further stops.

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Ten days later.

At noon.

Had a sumptuous farewell feast.

Accompanied personally by Deacon Wen and Deacon Qi, Wei Tao slowly walked out of the gate of Qinglin Villa.

He bowed and said goodbye to the two deacons.

He got on his horse and ran forward for hundreds of feet, then suddenly looked back.

The Taoist temple gradually disappeared into the depths of the green hills and trees, and the magnificent building could no longer be seen.

From participating in the selection process of the Yuan Dynasty, to becoming an overseas guardian envoy.

In just over a month, it was like having a bizarre dream.

Outer disciple, deacon of other courtyards, Yuan Daozi.

Faces flashed before my eyes, leaving deep or shallow marks on each one.

Taking one last look at the towering Qinglin Mountain, Wei Tao stopped staying and left with his horse and whip raised.

Half an hour later.

Wei Tao let go of the reins, fed the horse a few handfuls of beans, and let it drink from a nearby stream.

I quietly looked at the forked road that divided into left and right.

From here, heading south is the direction to Luoshui City.

Turn north and you will return to Fucheng.

He didn't hesitate and headed north directly.

I plan to go home first and then go to Qingfengguan in Luoshui City to take up my job.

Wei Tao got on his horse and was about to leave with his whip raised.

But he stopped without warning and turned his head to look downstream of the stream.

The sky is a little gloomy.

Dark clouds blocked the afternoon sun.

However, the stream has been flowing happily, hitting the large and small rocks, making a crisp ding-dong sound.

It's like playing a cheerful piece of music.

Wei Tao took a deep breath of the mist-filled air and looked at the coir raincoat fishermen fishing ten feet away.
To be continued...