The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 55 - 51: The Green Forest

Chapter 55: Chapter 51: The Green Forest

After two days of effort, Xu Qing settled the matter with Historian Li and went straight to the County Government’s prison.

"Brother Wang, thank you for your trouble." Xu Qing bowed his thanks, followed by the Guo Zhuang brothers.

He entered the prison under the guise of official exchange between the county and government.

Guard Wang quickly stepped aside, knowing Xu Qing’s importance in the Lord’s heart, he dared not act arrogantly.

"Mr. Xu Sanyuan, don’t trouble yourself over me. If you need anything, just instruct me. Let’s not talk of ’thanks’, it seems too formal."

Xu Qing laughed heartily, "Brother Wang, you are too polite. How effective were the Rehmannia Pills? I’ll bring you some more another day."

"The effects of the medicine pills are indeed remarkable, and I don’t feel as tired afterward as before," Guard Wang said with a delighted face.

Rehmannia Pills refer to the Six Flavors Rehmannia Pills from Xu Qing’s previous life, known for their kidney-nourishing effects.

In this era, similar medicine pills exist, but aristocratic families in medicine often hoard their secret recipes, rarely sharing them.

Thus, even if available, it isn’t something that someone like Guard Wang could easily access.

Moreover, after leaving the Great Zen Temple, Guard Wang and his fellow disciples didn’t have a cultivation method for training; if it weren’t for following Magistrate He and accessing some resources, they might have regressed in martial arts.

This is a method of control the Great Zen Temple and other sizable black-and-white forces use over their subordinates.

You can leave the temple, but then you’d lose access to cultivation medicines.

Martial Arts Training emphasizes the character "nourish", hence nourishing prescriptions are crucial not only for specific effects but in maintaining conditioning and stamina.

"It’s a pity that silver ring snakes are hard to find, otherwise with this prescription, my strength could progress much faster than now."

This was Xu Qing’s purpose for visiting the government prison.

Niu Peng, one of the leaders from Black Wind Village on Qixia Mountain, was locked up here.

And silver ring snakes are a specialty of Qixia Mountain.

It’s possible that Black Wind Village had a stock of these snakes, and acquiring a live one would be significant for Xu Qing.

Additionally, Niu Peng was among the toughest opponents Xu Qing had encountered.

Guards Wang and Ma could not match Niu Peng in single combat.

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"Old Wang, if you think you can extract the cultivation method of the Bull Demon Strong Fist from me, you might as well give up now," Niu Peng cursed as he saw Guard Wang approach.

His jaw had been put back in place, but his speech was somewhat slurred.

"Niu Peng, behave yourself. This is Mr. Xu Sanyuan from our hometown, he has questions for you. Answer well, and you might just save your own life."

"Three Elements Scholar? Oh, you are that Xu kid, I’ve seen you on the street. Too bad I didn’t finish you off when I had the chance," Niu Peng glared fiercely at Xu Qing.

However, he was shackled and had his joints dislocated, unable to launch at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing, observing the potency of Bull Demon Strong Fist, thought:

"He’s been locked up for days with his limbs’ joints dislocated, yet his inner energy is still abundant. The Bull Demon Strong Fist does indeed have its secrets."

The thought passed quickly, and he opened his mouth, "There’s no such thing as a regret medicine in this world, what’s the point of mentioning it now? Better answer my questions honestly, it might at least spare you some physical pain."

"Grandpa is not easily frightened. Do what you will," Niu Peng said defiantly.

Xu Qing gave a signal with his eyes to Guo Zhuang standing behind him. For professional matters, naturally, a professional must be employed.

Understanding the hint, Guo Zhuang said to Guard Wang, "Captain Wang, let me borrow this place a moment. This black ox isn’t cooperative, and I need to refresh him a bit."

Guard Wang sighed, "Please go ahead."

He was somewhat of a worldly man, hence he had not tortured Niu Peng but had been trying to persuade him.

But this hardheaded man just wouldn’t yield!

Mr. Xu, being a kind soul, didn’t want to witness the torture and pulled Guard Wang outside to get some fresh air.

After a stick of incense time, the dreadful screams inside gradually ceased.

Guo Zhuang came out drenched in sweat, respectfully saying to Xu Qing, "Young Master, he is willing to speak now."

Xu Qing replied with a smile, "You’ve worked hard."

Guo Zhuang felt a warmth in his heart, feeling as if his bones had lightened a bit.

The young master was impeccable in this aspect.

Towards those below him, he was always kind and amiable without the pretentious airs of scholars.

But when ruthless, he was frighteningly strict, hence no one dared take him lightly.

Such a person was worth his sworn allegiance.

Xu Qing approached Niu Peng again.

Niu Peng didn’t even have the energy to curse or rage.

Seeing Guo Zhuang standing neatly by Xu Qing’s side, he looked as if he was facing the mythic envoys Black and White Impermanence.

He said weakly, "If you also want the cultivation technique of the Bull Demon Strong Fist, telling you won’t help; without the medicine, they only ruin their bodies by practicing. If you practice it, young man, with deficient Qi-blood, you might not live past twenty."

Xu Qing: "Whether I practice it is my business, deciding to tell is yours."

Niu Peng sneered, "If you’re seeking death, I won’t stop you."

Immediately, Niu Peng recited a segment of the martial arts chant quickly. After finishing, he provocatively looked at Xu Qing, "Since you are a competent scholar, you must have a good memory. You remembered everything just now, right?"

Xu Qing smiled gently, picked several awkward phrases and asked Niu Peng about them. Seeing that his responses matched what was first said without any errors, Xu Qing subtly changed the topic before abruptly checking another segment to ensure Niu Peng’s consistency, finally believing that the other party had told the true chant.

Niu Peng: "Are all you scholars so meticulous in your actions? Playing mind games all day, isn’t that exhausting?"

Xu Qing: "The content I need to prepare for the Imperial Examination is even more complex and multifaceted, so in terms of being tired, it doesn’t compare to the exams."

Niu Peng grimaced, adding, "That’s also why I disliked studying for the Imperial Examination before."

Upon saying this, even Wang the Guard and Guo Zhuang couldn’t help but laugh.

The air seemed to carry a hint of joviality.

Niu Peng’s face flushed red.

Xu Qing steered away from the topic and asked, "Are there silver ring snakes in Qixia Mountain?"

Niu Peng subconsciously replied, "The stronghold raises a dozen or so."

Xu Qing felt joy upon hearing this.

He had not expected live ones to be available.

Niu Peng quickly realized, "Why do you ask about this?"

He suddenly understood and said, "This creature is highly nourishing, indeed beneficial for martial arts training. I didn’t expect you to know about it."

He thought he was smart for deducing Xu Qing’s sudden inquiry was for practicing the Bull Demon Strong Fist.

This also explained why Xu Qing brought up the topic suddenly.

Xu Qing: "Brother Niu is indeed clever. I am interested in this creature; I hope Brother Niu can assist me."

Niu Peng: "That snake is very precious; my gang leader brother wouldn’t just give it to you for no reason."

Xu Qing said leisurely, "How about Brother Niu makes a fingerprint, and I’ll write a letter for you, see if we can collaborate."

Niu Peng grimaced, "What fingerprint? I can write."

He couldn’t stand staying in this prison. If there was a chance to get out, he definitely wanted to try.

Even if it was a trap.

Besides, if the boss didn’t want to part with the silver ring snake, there was no need for him to continue serving Black Wind Village.

That was the logic of forest outlaws, never forcing kindness if not reciprocated!

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