Chapter 636: Chapter 185: Fire Element Heart Temple
“Chen Zhi…” Everyone, including Ning Zhuo, had this name etched in their minds.
It was clear that Chen Zhi was a talent who stood out from the eliminations and selections after experiencing the steering wheel combat.
Liu Er immediately took Chen Zhi to one side for an in-depth discussion.
Leaving Guan and Zhang and Ning to look after the other soldiers.
Guan Hong stroked his beard, transmitting thoughts through his Divine Sense to express his worries: “These thirty-odd individuals are the cream of the crop selected from the elite of my Three Generals Camp; they are the very best of the young talents.”
“Whether it’s their Cultivation Level, combat prowess, or their own willpower, they are all exceptional.”
“Even so, the cultivation of the Iron Skin Armor Technique is so difficult for them.”
“Without our help, at least nearly ten people would have failed halfway through, suffering backlash, serious injury, or even death.”
Zhang Hei’s face also turned grave for once: “Judging from this situation, it would be even more difficult for others to succeed.”
“Damn it! We already have enough Heavy Armor, but in the end, so few people can cultivate it!”
“Eh? Strategist, you’re still in the mood to smile?”
Struck by a thought, Guan Hong sent another mind transmission: “It seems the strategist has thought of a solution already?”
Ning Zhuo denied: “For now, I can’t think of any method.”
Zhang Hei’s eyes widened: “Tsk, the strategist smiles without reason, unacceptable!”
Ning Zhuo changed the topic, saying: “Although I don’t have a solution, it does not mean others don’t have one.”
Zhang Hei became somewhat anxious: “Who else then? Ah, Strategist, with things as they are, don’t beat around the bush!”
Ning Zhuo then pointed towards the direction of Mulu Town: “I believe that Commander Du Tiechuan will most certainly have a method.”
“I am not very familiar with the Iron Skin Armor Technique, but I have been contemplating Commander Du’s character and temperament.”
Indeed.
That very night, the Quartermaster’s office sent out new information.
The supply office introduced various kinds of Elixir Pills, Talismans, and even Array Plates. These items were excellent auxiliary tools that could greatly help soldiers to cultivate the Iron Skin Armor Technique, increasing efficiency and success rate.
Zhang Hei immediately exclaimed: “The strategist is truly prescient!”
Ning Zhuo shook his head: “It is actually Commander Du whose methods are thorough and interconnected.”
Having experienced this incident, Ning Zhuo’s knowledge had also expanded.
Although he had not personally witnessed Du Tiechuan in combat, nor seen him employ Military Art, from this series of maneuvers, he could already glimpse the Military Family’s style!
While the whole army was eagerly cultivating the Iron Skin Armor Technique, Ning Zhuo quietly left the camp and went to a deserted valley to begin practicing the Five Internal Organs Temple Spirit God Skill.
“Boss, I’m about to start,” Ning Zhuo said as he sat cross-legged on the ground, his face solemn.
The most dangerous part of this Divine Skill was about to be attempted by Ning Zhuo: the Fire-attribute Heart Temple.
Sun Lingtong immediately sent a message through thought transmission: “Relax, I’m watching.”
Feeling relieved upon hearing Sun Lingtong’s voice, Ning Zhuo knew that the most reliable person in the world was right beside him.
Ning Zhuo took a deep breath, retrieved a dagger, and sliced toward his own chest.
The dagger penetrated an inch deep and then came to an abrupt halt.
Ning Zhuo felt only a slight sting; the blood from the wound was but a few strands, which then stopped bleeding on its own.
“Oh, I almost forgot.”
“Using the Fetal Breathing Spirit Boat, I’ve enhanced my physical foundation. My body’s protective strength is now much improved from before.”
It was mainly because so many things had happened recently.
Ning Zhuo had to create a lot of Mechanical Puppets and repair Yuan Dasheng and Mengye Tiger, as well as look after the Three Generals Camp and Red Flower Camp, helping them purchase Heavy Armor and so on.
Ning Zhuo didn’t have many days to practice using the Fetal Breathing Spirit Boat.
What’s key is that this method of cultivation, truly a genius idea from Sun Lingtong, pushed the Fetal Breathing Spirit Boat to its limits, utilizing conditions that were hard to replicate elsewhere, providing superb efficiency in cultivation.
Ning Zhuo’s physical foundation soared rapidly, so much so that he still hadn’t gotten used to it.
There was also the fact that the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Fire Spirit had been suddenly placed in his hands, and he hadn’t thought much about the related cultivation matters.
Thus, a mistake occurred on this trivial matter.
“Boss, my dagger is not cutting it. Lend me yours,” Ning Zhuo asked for help.
Sun Lingtong: “Oh, no problem.”
“No, no, no, that won’t do!”
“To prepare for the great battle, I’ve coated all my daggers and other blades with poison.”
“Most of the poison comes from that woman Yang Chanyu.”
Ning Zhuo almost broke out in cold sweat.
The poison from Yang Chanyu was formidable, and Ning Zhuo did not want to take risks.
Having no choice, Ning Zhuo had to suspend his cultivation temporarily, and using the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon, he returned to the vicinity of Mulu Town.
He found Mu Lan in the training grounds and frankly stated that he needed help.
Mu Lan was training soldiers, and upon seeing Ning Zhuo seeking help, she immediately ordered the soldiers to rest in place and rushed over to Ning Zhuo’s side herself.
This action immediately sparked widespread discussion among the officers and soldiers.
“Look over there, quick, look! That’s the General’s husband.”
“Clad in white as snow, truly an outstanding figure.”
“Humph, just a pretty boy. How could he be worthy of our lady General?”
“I think otherwise. Just the fact he dared to marry our General shows that he has courage.”
“Hiss… That’s true, indeed.”
“Don’t underestimate Young Master Ning Zhuo. If it wasn’t for his timely reinforcements at the battle of Moon Hook Mountain, the outcome would have been uncertain.”
The soldiers all watched the commotion, discussing animatedly.
Several female Deputy Generals from the Red Flower Camp were also gossiping.
“Up to this point, it’s only Young Master Ning Zhuo who can immediately stop training and summon the General to his side, right?”
“Is there something urgent?”
“Quick, look, the General is handing her personal Golden Knife to Young Master Ning Zhuo.”
“That Golden Knife is extremely sharp, it is the General’s most personal belonging. It seems the rumors are false, about the General and Young Master Ning Zhuo being merely an alliance of interest. From the looks of it, affection has long been growing between the two.”