As an all-round master who "takes multiple roles", Jiang Beiran has to go out to trigger options during the day, and tinker with "causes" such as pills, formations, forging, etc. at night. Many times, he has no time to go down the mountain. Collect rare materials that are difficult to obtain in various sects.
So in desperation, Jiang Beiran could only select a few outstanding "errand boys".
Wu Qingce was the first candidate selected by Jiang Beiran. First of all, this second-generation chivalrous man had fought head-to-head with him, and he was one of the few who knew a small part of his true strength.
Secondly, one year after the incident, Wu Qingce had indeed kept his mouth shut and never revealed his strength to anyone.
Of course, the most important point is that when Jiang Beiran was preparing to "conquer" him, the system did not give any dangerous options, which meant that exposing his strength to part of Wu Qingce would not cause any danger.
Ever since, Wu Qingce, who had passed all the tests without his knowledge, was invited by Jiang Beiran to Houshan for an in-depth conversation. A few words and agreed to the conditions.
The condition was that Jiang Beiran would provide him with all kinds of weapons, pills, formations, and Gu poison, while Wu Qingce had to help run errands.
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"Senior Brother... You almost knocked me out just now." Wu Qingce said after smearing the two big bumps on his head with medicinal liquor.
Jiang Beiran gave him a sideways glance after hearing this: "If you don't hurt you, can you have a long memory?"
"I was wrong, I will never break into the big formation set up by senior brother again next time."
"You!" Jiang Beiran said and raised his hand to hit again, but he stopped his hand when he saw the two big red bags, "Am I angry because you broke into my magic circle? I am angry because I taught you You have done so many times, but you still made all the mistakes that you shouldn't have made, first of all, what did you do after smelling a strange smell?"
"Hold your breath." Wu Qingce replied.
"Hey, do you think if I really want to use the smoke to knock down the comer, it will make it smell?"
"Ah..." Wu Qingce was stunned for a moment, and asked, "So the purpose of letting me smell the scent is to hold my breath?"
"Otherwise? Mixiang's little trick is nothing in the eyes of many experts. Once something is wrong with the body, there are various ways to expel it, but if you let them smell it deliberately, they will directly choose to hold your breath just like you , although a profound practitioner will not be in serious trouble even if he does not breathe for an hour, but not inhaling oxygen all the time... that is, not breathing all the time will make your mind gradually dull, and thus lose your usual reason and judgment.
"In the end, you will become as naive as you were just now, knowing that you can't make it to the battle, but you still insist on breaking through."
"So that's how it is..." Wu Qingce suddenly realized that when he couldn't get out of the battle just now, he was indeed a bit over the top, and he broke into it again without thinking much, and now he recalled that he was indeed followed by a demon.
"I thought you...!" Jiang Beiran, who couldn't hold back, wanted to make a move again, but in the end he calmed himself down first.
'Don't be angry, don't be angry, I admit it, I admit it. '
It's no wonder Jiang Beiran was so angry. He had told Wu Qingce to play the flute when he came, and not to go into the battle by himself, because it was very dangerous inside. You must know that the eight-direction Shura formation just now was completely a killing formation, which was specially designed to deal with those uninvited guests who tried to force their way into the formation. If he hadn't arrived in time, his number one brother would have become the first ghost in the formation. Find someone to blame.
Letting out a long breath, Jiang Beiran changed the subject and asked, "What are you looking for me this time?"
Seeing that the senior brother finally spared him this time, Wu Qingce quickly replied: "I won the laurels in this Jiangbei district sect disciple martial arts competition, and I am here to report the good news to you, senior brother."
When Jiang Beiran heard it, he understood. No wonder this kid suddenly drifted away. As the name suggests, this martial arts contest between sect disciples in Jiangbei District is a contest between young disciples from major sects. Anyone under the age of 20 can participate. If you can get the first place in this competition, you will be well-deserved The young disciple is the first person.
"So that's why you dare to enter the formation?"
After Wu Qingce heard this, he quickly put away his proud expression: "I mainly wanted to show my senior brother my progress. I've read the positive and negative four-element formation several times along the way, and I've learned a lot, so I just... "
"Forget it, winning the championship is a happy event, so I won't say much about you, but remember next time, the most proud time is also the time when you are most likely to stumble, remember?"
"Yes, Qing Ce will keep it in mind."
Nodding in satisfaction, looking at the number one young disciple in Jiangbei District, Jiang Beiran couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
'As expected, I am in C for Guixin Sect. '
Jiang Beiran is naturally very clear about Wu Qingce's strength. After "cooperating" for a year, Jiang Beiran gradually began to regard him as his junior, so he often gave him some pills to improve his physical strength or skill, and occasionally He will be a sparring partner, pointing out his shortcomings in the battle.
But unexpectedly, this teaching actually directly taught a "No. 1 person in Jiangbei District".
"Oh, by the way, there is one more thing. The birch leaf forest you let me go to has changed recently. There is a second-level Thunder Lane that suddenly lives in it."
Jiang Beiran paused when he heard the figure, nodded and said: "Very well, continue to observe and see if there are no more alien beasts settled in. If there are more than three, please notify me immediately."
"Yes." After agreeing, Wu Qingce hesitated for a moment before asking: "Brother, can I ask what your plan is?"
"What's the matter?" Based on the long-term tacit understanding between the two of them, Wu Qingce usually doesn't ask Jiang Beiran's instructions, and just follow through.
"Yes." Wu Qingce cupped his hands towards Jiang Beiran: "During this period of time, my cultivation base has increased a lot, so I want to challenge a second-level strange beast and break through to a mysterious master in one fell swoop."
'Oh? Is it finally about to break through? Okay, then when I go to the birch leaf forest, I will take you with me, and I will help you sweep the formation. '
"Thank you, brother!" Wu Qingce clapped his hands happily.
While talking, the two had arrived at the "secret base" in Zunshan, Jiangbei.
Generally speaking, it is impossible for a registered disciple like Jiang Beiran to have a practice area in the back mountain, but Jiang Beiran relied on his superb chess skills and often helped the hall master solve some "little troubles" to open the back door.
"Every time I come to this purple bamboo forest, I feel more comfortable than last time. Senior brother, how do you grow these bamboos?"
Wu Qingce recalled that when he first brought these purple bamboos, each one was less than two meters at most, but now each one is almost going to the sky, almost covering the sky.
"Don't ask if you shouldn't ask, come and drink tea."