Chapter 374: Chapter 21- Killing Three Birds with One Stone_2

He could only adjust his mindset and find another solution.

Upon seeing the words Wang Ba had written on the desk, both Yuan Wenzhi and Zhang Tailai curiously took a glance.

Zhang Tailai quickly pointed to a few terms, exclaiming with childlike excitement:

“This ‘Reed Burning Leaf’ is available in Song Dynasty, and this ‘Seven Leaves Blood-Burning Flower’ too…”

“Younger brother.”

Yuan Wenzhi glanced at Zhang Tailai with mild exasperation, prompting Zhang Tailai to sheepishly rub the back of his head and chuckle awkwardly at Wang Ba,”I only know about these few, you should ask my elder brother about the rest.”

Wang Ba hurriedly responded with a nod and a smile.

Yuan Wenzhi and Zhang Tailai were sworn brothers, a fact that Wang Ba had learned from a previous conversation with them.

Among Rogue Cultivators, sworn brotherhood was not uncommon, but it was extremely rare for both parties to attain the Golden Core realm, signifying their extraordinary talent.

Although they appeared harmless, they must indeed possess extraordinary capabilities.

Upon seeing this, although somewhat exasperated, Yuan Wenzhi proceeded to explain,

“My younger brother is simple-minded, I hope Shen won’t take offense.”

“Not at all, how else could one achieve the Golden Core? I can only envy.”

Wang Ba hurriedly responded with a laugh.

“Hmm.”

Yuan Wenzhi thought for a moment, dipped his brush in some tea water, encircled some names that Wang Ba had written, and then asked:

“The spirit materials you have listed, I can get a hold of these. Do you need them urgently?”

Wang Ba glanced at the items circled by Yuan Wenzhi, which just happened to include most of the materials needed for the Wu Monkey King’s breakthrough.

He immediately nodded and replied:

“The sooner, the better.”

“Besides, is there any way for you to get the other spirit materials, Yuan?”

Wang Ba listed all the materials needed for the Wu Monkey King’s breakthrough.

With a glance, Yuan Wenzhi frowned and replied:

“These items, I guess neither of the three major sects has them. If there is anywhere in the entire Yan Dynasty that can muster all of them, I’m afraid there’s only one place.”

Wangba curiously asked, “Where?”

“Zhenling Palace.”

Yuan Wenzhi solemnly replied.

Wang Ba was momentarily lost for words.

He could only say, “I would appreciate it if you could help me gather these spirit materials, Master Yuan.”

“As for the reward… there is limited stock of Class II Spirit Chicken Essence left, but I will try my best to produce some.”

Yuan Wenzhi, however, was quite amiable, His amicable demeanor as he waved his hand and laughed, “No need for this, it’s rare for us rogue cultivators to see such a young talent like yours. I, being older and somewhat senior to you, take great comfort in seeing the rise of rogue cultivators in Yan Dynasty. Even if we don’t accept any reward from you, it wouldn’t matter.”

“That’s what I think too!”

At this, Zhang Tailai chimed in with an extended neck.

“How can this be!”

Facing their earnest gazes, Wang Ba couldn’t help but feel awe.

In his many years in the Cultivation World, this was the first time he had met such authentic cultivators.

Unlike the innocence of Ye Lingyu, these two individuals clearly possessed an open-mindedness that came from weathering countless storms. Even while feeling uneasy, Wang Ba couldn’t help but admire them.

“Since Shen needs these supplies urgently, I won’t delay any more time and will start gathering spirit materials for him.”

At this moment, Yuan Wenzhi displayed his decisive character once again.

Wang Ba was taken aback, “This… doesn’t need to be rushed.”

He hoped that Yuan Wenzhi could gather the spirit materials for him quickly, but there was no need to be so hasty.

Yuan Wenzhi, however, shook his head,

“You may not be aware, Shen, that the political situation in Yan Dynasty is delicate. Although it appears peaceful on all sides, in reality, danger lurks at every turn.”

“With Zhang Daobai of Zhenling Palace up in the north still in seclusion and Xuli Sect of the three major sects increasing in power, you, lodged in Yong’an City, are surrounded by evil cultivators of these malicious sects. Your situation is terribly dangerous. Although I am not sure how you will use these spirit materials, if I can gather these materials for you one day sooner, it would at least be of some help.”

Upon hearing Yuan Wenzhi’s words, Wang Ba felt a sense of warmth in his heart, while also growing more uneasy.

After all, he was not a genuine rogue cultivator from the Yan Dynasty, but smuggled from Chen State…

Nevertheless, he stood up formally, bowed, and thanked them.

Yuan Wenzhi took his obeisance graciously,

Then said:

“Let’s not delay any longer. Younger brother, let’s go.”

“Alright.”

Zhang Tailai responded in a low voice, then quickly finished his spirit tea.

The pair got up to leave.

Watching their retreating figures, Wang Ba felt a twinge of regret.

“What a pity… If I had a Golden Core cultivator to protect me, I wouldn’t be in such a passive situation.”

However, he knew this fantasy was far from reality.

Who would be so prestigious and influential to have a Golden Core cultivator protect them?

He knew he had no such hope.

At this moment, just as Yuan Wenzhi was about to leave, he suddenly halted, turned to glance at Wang Ba, and then at the puzzled Zhang Tailai beside him. He furrowed his brows in thought, seemed to come to a conclusion after some hesitation. Then, finally, he said to Wang Ba:

“Shen, I alone am enough to gather these spirit materials. Given the sensitive situation here, if you need my younger brother to remain here on guard, don’t hesitate to speak up.”

Wang Ba: ?!

He looked at Zhang Tailai in disbelief, observing his robust figure and the overwhelming aura that radiated from him, enjoying the profound sense of security spilling off of him.

Wang Ba felt as if he was dreaming.

Could things get any better?

Had his luck finally turned?

“If this is inconvenient, then my younger brother will accompany me.”

Yuan Wenzhi, worried about a possible misunderstanding, hastily added.

“No, not at all! It’s very convenient!”