Just as Zhou Zheng was contemplating the feasibility of his plan, Zhao Ya, who was observing the place through the flow of primordial power in the world, suddenly felt a moment of dizziness, and then the image in his mind was interrupted.
Zhao Ya knew that it was probably because his divine sense was not strong enough to support long-distance observation for a long period.
However, the harvest was already sufficient.
At least Zhao Ya learned many unknown aspects of this Zhou Zheng.
For instance, he actually uses the blood of martial artists in this world to create bath soup to aid his cultivation.
No wonder those martial artists he encountered earlier harbored such resentment towards Zhou Zheng.
But all this is temporarily unrelated to him, let’s see how he confronts Shi Bolong next.
Thinking of this, Zhao Ya stopped his stance and then opened the attribute panel.
Name: Zhao Ya. Age: 24. Remaining lifespan: 22,367 (+18 days) years
Skills: Eight Vajra Longevity Skill (Returning to the Essence 99%)
Wind-Slaying Saber Technique (Extraordinary to Saint)
Immovable Ming King Fist (Extraordinary to Saint)
Stepping on Snow Without Leaving Traces (Extraordinary to Saint)
Spirit Turtle Hibernation Technique (Returning to the Essence 99%)
Great Stone-Throwing Hand (Extraordinary to Saint)
Golden Body Armor Technique (Returning to the Essence 99%)
Planting Lotus in Fire (Extraordinary to Saint)
Lifespan successfully broke through the 20,000-year barrier, and it seems to still have great potential for growth.
As for these martial arts skills, although the names remain the same, their essence has undergone a tremendous change.
Take the Wind-Slaying Saber Technique for instance; after years of dedicated research by Zhao Ya, and drawing on the strengths of many, he finally cultivated this saber technique to the Great Success Realm.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to decisively defeat Yin Jiaxiong outside Wuliang Mountain.
Now, after arriving in the Lower Mountain Fierce Tiger Realm where the upper limit is higher, the power of his saber technique is even stronger than before.
It can be said that the current Zhao Ya has already reached the ultimate limit of this realm.
Even due to unlocking the power of divine sense early, Zhao Ya, even when faced with a master of the Essence Realm, has the power to fight.
I wonder what Shi Bolong would think if he knew that I had not broken through the Celestial Gate, but was just in the Primordial Sea Realm.
Zhao Ya smiled, then closed the attribute panel and lay down on the bed to rest.
However, shortly after, he suddenly coldly said, "Why are you still not sleeping, standing outside the door daydreaming?"
After this shout, there was silence outside the door for a moment, and then the sound of footsteps gradually moving away could be heard.
Early the next morning, Zhou Zheng arrived.
Upon meeting, he enthusiastically asked, "Senior Brother Shi, did you have a good rest last night?"
"I rested very well, thanks to Junior Brother Zhou’s warm hospitality. Have you prepared everything I requested?" Shi Bolong said with a smile.
"Rest assured, I have already ordered my men to prepare it. At the latest, it will all be assembled by the day after tomorrow, and the prices have all been pushed to the lowest." Zhou Zheng replied with a smile.
"Then thank you very much, Junior Brother Zhou."
"Senior Brother Shi, you’re too polite, it’s just a small effort, nothing worth mentioning."
As Zhou Zheng spoke, he cast a gaze towards Zhao Ya, who had been standing behind Shi Bolong, with a glimmer of greed that was hard to detect in his eyes.
Sure enough, he was outstandingly handsome.
Even in the grand era where the Great Cheng Garden Treasure Mountain is located, such a figure has never been seen.
For a moment, Zhou Zheng couldn’t help but be moved again.
If he could use such an exterior as an avatar, wouldn’t it be beautiful?
At the same time, Zhao Ya couldn’t help but frown slightly.
Although the unusual sparkle in Zhou Zheng’s eyes was fleeting, Zhao Ya still caught it keenly.
Though uncertain of Zhou Zheng’s precise intentions, it was clear they wouldn’t be good.
So Zhao Ya immediately became vigilant, his Qi Blood beginning to accumulate slowly, ready to attack at any moment.
Just then, Zhou Zheng, full of smiles, said to Shi Bolong, "Senior Brother Shi, since we agreed last night, why not take advantage of the time now and finalize the matter?"
Shi Bolong sneered inwardly, so he couldn’t hold back after all?
However, his face showed no change, instead smiling brightly.
"Naturally, but I wonder if Junior Brother Zhou has prepared a suitable avatar?"
Zhou Zheng had of course prepared long ago.
Not to mention the martial artists he has imprisoned and raised in the dungeon, numbering no less than a hundred.
Among them, one can always select some with good physique and handsome appearance.
But upon seeing Zhao Ya, Zhou Zheng couldn’t help but change his mind.
"Avatar, of course, I have prepared it, but there’s something I’d like to say to Senior Brother Shi alone."
Shi Bolong was slightly taken aback, then looked at Zhao Ya behind him, wanting to seek his opinion.
Zhao Ya had no objection.
He was now playing the role of Shi Bolong’s close attendant.
At such times, he naturally could not say otherwise, only comply.
Anyway, with Zhao Ya’s current strength, he could still grasp the situation inside the room anytime, even if he left.
So Zhao Ya nodded slightly and then stepped out.
After he left, Zhou Zheng chuckled, "Senior Brother Shi, who is this attendant of yours?"
Shi Bolong’s heart skipped a beat; having originated from the Demon Sect sects, he almost instantly understood what Zhou Zheng meant.
This kid actually set his sights on Zhao Ya, he thought sarcastically—does he have a death wish?
Shi Bolong sarcastically ranted in his heart, but outwardly he remained calm and composed.
"Why? Why did Junior Brother Zhou suddenly ask about my attendant?"
Zhou Zheng internally cursed the old fox, yet still smiled and said, "It’s nothing, it’s just that the attendant looks quite attractive to me, and I wonder if Senior Brother Shi is willing to part with him. I’m willing to pay a high price to buy him over as my avatar."
Shi Bolong almost couldn’t hold back and directly agreed.
Because if Zhou Zheng really went against Zhao Ya, it would only be beneficial to him.
But he also understood that at this moment, Zhao Ya is certainly outside eavesdropping on every move inside.
So he forced himself to hold back.
"Well... please forgive me, I cannot agree."
"Why?" Zhou Zheng was taken aback, not expecting Shi Bolong to refuse.
"Because this person is actually not my attendant, but a descendant of an elder in my sect. He was only entrusted to me for a short while to take care of." Shi Bolong lied without changing his expression.
"Oh, so that’s how it is. Then I was being presumptuous, but fortunately I have other prepared avatars. Senior Brother, when do you think we should start?"
Although Zhou Zheng was a little disappointed, since Shi Bolong had said as much, he couldn’t persist, so he changed the topic.
"How about today then? You prepare some more things, and I’ll set up a ritual for you."
The technique of controlling avatars by Wuyou Longevity Palace is a secret technique that forces the connection of divine thought with another body, requiring a complex process.
Zhou Zheng was naturally delighted upon hearing this, and immediately nodded in agreement, "Sure, Senior Brother, just instruct me on what you need and I’ll have someone prepare it right away."