N-M 124. Chapter 124 As Expected Of Consultant Liu!
124. Chapter 124 As Expected Of Consultant Liu!
Chapter 124: Truly worthy of Advisor Liu!
Soon after, the news of Liu Zimo's frantic exchange of military merits at the military treasury attracted the attention of Wu Songyang, the head of the General Staff. When Wu Songyang was brought over by Hong Yuxun and directly teleported, he saw that Liu Zimo's total military merits had already reached 1.23 million!
For a moment, these two big shots who had experienced many storms were also shocked. Is this for real? 1.23 million military merits?! Can it even compare to the total military merits obtained by all the soldiers and idle martial artists in the camps of the capital city in the past three months from the Military Department?
How many martial arts secrets did Advisor Liu bring out? To be able to distribute so many military merit rewards from the military treasury?
Both Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun felt a bit incredulous. After all, even they, one as the head of the Military Department and the other as the number one martial artist in the capital city, had not accumulated more than 100,000 military merits in the past few months. And Liu Zimo, how long has he been in the capital city? Not even a day! Yet he managed to obtain 1.23 million military merits in one go.
No, if we add the 100,000 military merits that Wu Songyang previously paid for the nine first-grade spirit crystals he bought from him, it would be 1.33 million! And that's not counting Liu Zimo's credit for killing the devouring spirit insects and saving several pillars of the country in the capital city. Also, the news that Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun had just received a few minutes ago about Liu Zimo killing two Golden Body Realm demonic beasts and saving the disciples of Yuxun Martial Hall.
If all of these are added up, according to the military merit reward system of the Military Department in the capital city, after they implement the corresponding military merits, Liu Zimo's total military merits will at least approach two million!
A person with two million military merits, it's probably impossible to find a second person in the entire capital city, right?
"General Wu!"
"Elder Hong!"
When Liu Chang saw the head of the General Staff and the chief advisor rushing over, he quickly saluted and reported everything that had just happened here in a low voice.
Sure enough, after hearing Liu Chang's detailed report and seeing Zhao Cheng and Li Yiyong still evaluating the remaining martial arts secrets, Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun were stunned.
"There are nearly ten Heaven Grade martial arts techniques?!"
"And most of them are the exclusive skills of the Dali Temple?!"
Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun were not only shocked but also filled with unprecedented joy. At this moment, they finally understood why Zhao Cheng and Li Yiyong had boldly and generously offered more than 1.2 million military merits to Liu Zimo!
Those were the exclusive skills of the Dali Temple. Even if it was doubled, they wouldn't consider it expensive!
In one word, it was worth it!
These martial arts secrets were exactly the resources that the capital city needed most and were in short supply!
Advisor Liu's actions could be described as timely assistance, bringing rain to a drought. He had truly solved the problem of various martial arts techniques in their martial arts library, especially the shortage of high-level martial arts techniques!
Therefore, just like Zhao Cheng and Li Yiyong's reaction before, the two big shots Wu and Hong didn't even consider the source of these martial arts secrets. Regardless, taking care of the present situation and stabilizing the situation was more important than anything else!
As for how the Dali Temple would react, they didn't even think about asking. They simply pretended to be ignorant.
In their hearts, they didn't believe that those stubborn old men from the Dali Temple would willingly hand over their martial arts secrets.
So, there would definitely be disputes and troubles with these Dali Temple martial arts secrets that Liu Zimo brought. However, with the current transportation interruption and no communication, it would be unknown when the news would reach the Dali Temple thousands of kilometers away!
Therefore, regardless of the thousand-year-old sect, as long as the martial arts secrets were genuine and usable, it was fine!
Other than that, whether it's Wu Songyang or Hong Yuxun, they no longer care!
Shua!
Hong Yuxun flashed and appeared directly beside Zhao Cheng and Li Yiyong. He reached out and picked up the book "Yijin Fumo Gong" and started flipping through it on the spot.
"Yijin Fumo Gong" is exactly what he has been pursuing all along, a special mental technique that can directly suppress or prevent demonic possession.
It complements the "Nine Tempering Method" that he has been practicing, achieving a balance between yin and yang.
In the past, Hong Yuxun had personally visited Dalin Temple more than once to seek access to this mental technique, but he was resolutely rejected by the abbot Wuxing no matter what conditions he offered, even if he presented their core "Nine Tempering Method".
Unexpectedly, just when he had already decided to completely give up on pursuing this mental technique and was preparing to forcefully break through to the Holy Realm, this "Yijin Fumo Gong" appeared directly before his eyes.
What a great opportunity!
With this "Yijin Fumo Gong," his chances of breaking through to the Holy Realm will increase by at least thirty percent!
Moreover, more importantly, with the assistance of this "Yijin Fumo Gong," the true disciples of his Yuxun Martial Arts Hall will have their cultivation speed greatly enhanced, ensuring rapid progress!
Perhaps in just a few months, there will be several more martial artists in the Hall who have reached the Grandmaster Realm!
"Hong Lao, this Heaven Grade technique has not been officially cataloged yet. According to the rules, you cannot..." Li Yiyong saw that Hong Yuxun had taken it without permission and couldn't help but remind him.
However, before he could finish speaking, Hong Yuxun interrupted, saying, "I understand the rules. How many military merits are required to exchange for this technique? You can deduct it directly from my military merit account later!"
"Xiao Li!" Seeing that Li Yiyong wanted to say something else, Zhao Cheng quickly spoke up to stop him.
"Let's do as Hong Lao said. It's also a good opportunity to ask Hong Lao to verify whether this technique is complete and flawless!"
While speaking, Zhao Cheng couldn't help but glare at this impulsive young man.
This kid is still young after all, he doesn't know how to be flexible in his actions.
Didn't you see that even General Wu didn't raise any objections? Why are you making a fuss here?
Although rules are important, it also depends on when and who they apply to.
Hong Lao is the number one martial artist in the capital city and also the chief martial arts advisor of the military.
Moreover, the majority of the martial arts manuals in the military arsenal were contributed by Hong Lao's Yuxun Martial Arts Academy.
Facing such a powerful and respected figure, there is nothing wrong with being flexible in the exchange process. After all, Hong Lao is not looking for a free ride, right?
Li Yiyong was silenced by Zhao Cheng's glare, and the words on the tip of his tongue were forced back.
Seeing this, Liu Zimo shook his head and smiled, and softly said,
"If I remember correctly, the military arsenal has offered quite a few preferential policies to the providers of martial arts manuals."
"One of them is that a small number of martial artists can be designated to exchange their martial arts manuals for free, right?"
Seeing Zhao Cheng and Li Yiyong nod, Liu Zimo said loudly,
"In that case, I formally propose to the military arsenal, as the provider of these martial arts manuals, that all fees for Hong Lao and all the true disciples of Yuxun Martial Arts Academy who come to exchange these martial arts techniques in the future be waived!"
These people are all his "good brothers" and "good sisters". How can their martial arts cultivation be delayed just because of insufficient military achievements?
In fact, if he wasn't afraid of appearing too enthusiastic and causing unnecessary misunderstandings, Liu Zimo even wanted to send all these martial arts resources from the military arsenal to Yuxun Martial Arts Academy.
Let Zhao Jiajun, Sun Xincheng, Li Yan, and others, these "good brothers," rapidly advance and gain martial arts cultivation, and then bring back a wave of martial arts achievements for him.
There is no choice. Among all the people in the capital city, there are the most "good brothers" and "good sisters" in Yuxun Martial Arts Academy. If he doesn't take care of them, then who will he take care of?
When Hong Yuxun heard Liu Zimo's decision, he finally took his gaze away from the "Yijin Subduing Demon Technique" and looked at Liu Zimo in surprise.
"Thank you, Brother Liu, I will remember this favor!"
"Also, thank you, Brother Liu, for the matter on Yuhuan Mountain. If it weren't for Brother Liu's timely intervention, my incompetent disciples would have perished on Yuhuan Mountain!"
Hong Yuxun solemnly thanked Liu Zimo.
Although Hong Yuxun was surprised why Liu Zimo would take such good care of their Yuxun Martial Arts Academy, not only saving the lives of their disciples, but also giving such a great favor now.
But Hong Yuxun would not be foolish enough to push away the benefits that were delivered to his doorstep.
Even if he himself doesn't care about the thousands or tens of thousands of military achievements required to exchange for martial arts, his disciples are in great need of such opportunities and benefits.
For Zhao Jiajun, Sun Xincheng, and others, earning thousands or tens of thousands of military achievements is not something that can be done in just a day or two.
After all, in the entire capital city, there is no one who can accumulate millions of military achievements in a single day like Liu Zimo!
"Hong Lao is too polite. I feel a strong connection with Hong Lao, and I also have high hopes for the true disciples under Hong Lao's sect. Let's consider it as an early investment!" Liu Zimo smiled and returned the courtesy, then continued speaking.
"Speaking of Yuhuan Mountain, I am reminded of the words spoken by those two Golden Body Realm demonic beasts before they died."
"Hong Lao and General Wu should have heard about it, right?"
"On a small island on the coast of the East Sea, there is a hidden place with extremely dense spiritual energy, ten times higher than the outside world."
"Those two Golden Body Realm demonic beasts evolved to the Golden Body Realm in one go because they swallowed two spiritual fruits that grew in that secret place!"
Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun nodded slightly upon hearing this.
While they heard the news of the tragic deaths of Wan Hongying and Zhu Xiaolong, they also heard about the spiritual energy secret place mentioned by those two Golden Body Realm demonic beasts.
Although they were tempted, Hong Yuxun and the few Golden Body Realm martial artists in the city were unable to leave due to the appearance of Qi Guochang, a national treasure-level intellectual evolutionist.
Even if they wanted to investigate, they couldn't spare enough manpower.
After all, the location of that secret place was a hundred miles away from the capital city.
Moreover, there were many demonic beasts in the East Sea. Without Hong Yuxun, a master-level expert, leading the way, no one dared to easily leave the city and venture into the East Sea.
"In addition to the two demonic beasts that successfully advanced to the Golden Body Realm, there are also more than a dozen Iron Bone Realm demonic beasts lurking in that spiritual energy secret place, continuously evolving by relying on the spiritual energy in the secret place."
"If they are not eliminated early, they will undoubtedly become a major hidden danger for the capital city in the future!"
Seeing that Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun remained silent, Liu Zimo naturally guessed their concerns and suggested softly:
"Tomorrow, I will take my two disciples to the East Sea to explore that spiritual energy secret place and take care of those hidden dangers along the way."
"If you two are at ease, you can select a few trustworthy subordinates and disciples to accompany me in exploring that spiritual energy secret place."
Opportunity is right in front of them, it depends on whether Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun can seize it.
A spiritual energy blessed land, if managed well, would be a secret base where geniuses could be continuously cultivated, with effects much stronger and lasting than any heavenly treasures.
Not to mention anything else, just the "Spirit Vein Spiritual Spring" in the spiritual energy blessed land is an invaluable treasure for cultivation.
If it weren't for Liu Zimo's inability to stay in the capital city for long, he wouldn't be willing to share such a spiritual energy blessed land with others.
"Liu Consultant is willing to personally take action, that is definitely the best!"
Wu Songyang's face was filled with joy as he responded loudly.
Originally, he had this intention, but he hadn't had the chance to speak up yet.
Now, Liu Zimo took the initiative to bring up this matter and volunteered himself. How could he have any reason to disagree?
Hong Yuxun felt the same way.
Liu Zimo had already saved their Yuxun Martial Hall and its disciples twice in a row. Naturally, he had complete trust in Liu Zimo's character and integrity.
He was also completely at ease with letting his disciples follow Liu Zimo out of the city for an adventure.
After all, aside from trust, Liu Zimo himself was a martial arts and spiritual cultivation powerhouse far superior to him.
Since learning that Liu Zimo was a cultivator in the Lingyuan Realm, Hong Yuxun no longer dared to make any more comments about Liu Zimo's strength.
In his understanding, a cultivator in the Lingyuan Realm was almost on par with the Saint Realm in martial arts.
Facing a Saint-level powerhouse, even Hong Yuxun, who had already reached the pinnacle of the Grandmaster Realm, could only admit defeat.
With the matter settled, Hong Yuxun also put down the manual in his hand. All the contents had already been imprinted in his sea of knowledge.
After glancing at Wu Songyang, the two of them bid farewell to Liu Zimo and left the military warehouse, focusing on selecting suitable subordinates and disciples.
For them, the opportunity of the spiritual energy secret realm was not to be missed.
However, having the chance to accompany a Saint-level powerhouse like Liu Zimo on an adventure and become familiar with him was also a rare opportunity.
Therefore, when choosing disciples and subordinates, both Hong Yuxun and Wu Songyang were extremely serious and cautious.
Having good talent and high cultivation level was one aspect, but loyalty and a flexible mind were also necessary considerations.
In the military warehouse, after Wu Songyang and Hong Yuxun left, Zhao Cheng and Li Yiyong quickly finished evaluating the remaining martial arts secrets.
In the end, Liu Zimo obtained a staggering total of 1.36 million military merits as rewards from these martial arts manuals.
After registering all the military merits under Liu Zimo's name, Zhao Cheng and Li Yiyong, holding the manuals in their arms, quickly returned to the military martial arts library. They immediately began to find people to transcribe and copy them, making full backups.
Then, they started to list these new martial arts manuals one by one on the exchange list in the military martial arts library!
Almost at the first moment the martial arts list was updated, many soldiers and independent martial artists who were waiting to exchange martial arts in front of the martial arts library noticed the changes and abnormalities.
"The Heaven Grade Martial Arts Catalog has been updated?!"
"Oh my! It has suddenly added nine more books!"
"The Great Strength Diamond Palm, the Immovable Vajra Mantra, the Muscle-Taming Demon Subduing Technique... My goodness, aren't these all the exclusive skills of the Dalin Temple?!"
"In addition to the Heaven Grade Martial Arts, there are also extraordinary techniques like the Diamond Palm and the Dragon Capture Skill!"
"This is truly a grand gesture! They even managed to obtain the exclusive skills of the Dalin Temple, along with our twelve exclusive techniques and thirty-six secret arts!"
"The Military Participation Department is mighty!"
The crowd cheered and rejoiced. Even though they saw the exchange prices for each volume of the Heaven Grade Martial Arts, which required a minimum of ten thousand military merits, they had no complaints or dissatisfaction. They didn't even find it expensive.
Ten thousand military merits may be a lot, but as long as they were willing to work hard, they would eventually be able to accumulate enough.
At least now, they had the opportunity to come into contact with and learn the Heaven Grade Martial Arts, unlike before when ordinary martial artists and soldiers like them had no chance at all.
These were the martial arts manuals published by the Military Participation Department.
With clear prices and no deception, they had no reason to worry about receiving fake manuals or techniques.
As long as they were willing to work hard, hope was within reach.
The future was promising!
Liu Zimo, who was selecting resources in the military warehouse, naturally heard the cheers of the people outside.
As someone who had once lived among low-level martial artists, he could understand the feelings of these people at this moment.
However, these people were much luckier than they were back then.
Back in San Yuan City, Liu Zimo had waited for five years before finally finding a martial art that suited him.
As for the secret techniques of the Dalin Temple, such as the seventy-two exclusive techniques and the thirty-six secret arts, he hadn't even seen half of them.
Because even during the thirty years of the apocalypse, the Dalin Temple had never fully disclosed all of its martial arts.
Unlike in this world, because of his involvement, the Wise Master Zhiyuan had freed himself from the control of the Spirit-Devouring Worms at the beginning of the catastrophe and voluntarily shared all the martial arts and secret techniques of the temple!
"Master, Master!"
Xiao Feihong and Lou Xiaoxiao gathered around Liu Zimo, pulling at his sleeves and speaking in a crisp voice.
"We want to buy more, but how can we take away so many things?"
Liu Zimo came back to his senses and looked at the various heavenly treasures piled up in the aisle, as well as some strange glowing objects, and smiled and shook his head.
These two little girls obviously guessed his thoughts as their master, so they behaved so willfully and capriciously.
Anyway, they had exchanged more than a million military merits this time, so it wouldn't be wasted.
However, it was already reaching the limit at this point.
If they continued to move things, they would empty the entire military warehouse!
Didn't they see that the Liu platoon leader following behind was already so nervous that he was about to cry?
If they really moved all the resources away, not only would the military warehouse immediately shut down, but it would also seriously affect the normal exchange of other soldiers and martial artists.
"Alright, let's stop here!"
Liu Zimo spoke softly to dissuade them, and the Liu platoon leader, who was moved, almost bowed to thank him. The tension he had been holding onto finally dissipated.
The Liu platoon leader quickly stepped forward and asked, "Advisor Liu, should I call someone to help you transport these supplies?"
"No need for that trouble!" Liu Zimo shook his head slightly. "I have spatial abilities, so I can put all these things into my personal space!"
As he spoke, Liu Zimo moved his mind and lightly waved his right hand. In an instant, he activated the East Pearl in his sea of consciousness and stored all the goods piled up like a small mountain in front of him.
"Wow!"
"Master is amazing!"
Ye Feihong and Lou Xiaoxiao were curious and envious when they saw their master display this "space" ability for the first time. They wished they could have such a magical personal space.
The Liu platoon leader beside them also showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.
He had seen awakened individuals with personal spaces before.
But other people's personal spaces were at most a few cubic meters, and the maximum they could hold was a few buckets of water or a few boxes of instant noodles.
Who could, like Advisor Liu, instantly store thousands of cubic meters of things without even wrinkling their brows?
It could only be said that Advisor Liu was truly remarkable.
In any aspect, he was outstanding and extraordinary!
(End of this chapter)