Chapter 468: Perching Branch Bird (Two-in-One)

The envoy arrived at the Three Generals Camp.

The incense table had already been set up.

Liu Er, Guan Hong, and Zhang Hei knelt on the ground; Unlike Ning Zhuo, as a person from another country, only needed to stand and bow.

The envoy took out the imperial edict, unfolded it, and read aloud—

By the decree of the monarch:

The three generals Liu Er, Guan Hong, and Zhang Hei are courageous and loyal to the country. In the recent ambush battle, you fought with all your might, resisted the enemy's momentum, and with Golden Core cultivation, captured the Nascent Soul cultivator Ma Feitui alive, clearing a major hidden danger for our Liangzhu Kingdom and establishing great military merit.

You were fearless and brave in times of danger; you are all pillars of the country. It is hereby ordered that the official ranks of you three generals be promoted from "Mobile Corps Commander" to "Captor General" as encouragement, and you are rewarded with ten bricks of national power.

Seeing Shuang Jing had recovered the demeanor of a high-born son, dressed in green robes, elegant and composed.

【Note: The correct version is at 6/9*shu. ba! 【6*9*s*h*u-b-】】

Unlike Ning Zhuo drank half of this spiritual energy soup and stopped eating.

It was not until the entire army set off and was on the way back to Canglin Xiancheng that Unlike Ning Zhuo gradually realized and felt lingering fear.

This was Unlike Ning Zhuo's first contact with a national power brick; he had only read about it many times in books before.

Therefore, he had been actively looking for methods to accelerate his cultivation.

Unlike Ning Zhuo activated his divine sense and infused it into the national power brick.

"When they want to reproduce, they insert their beaks into the deepest part of the tree trunk and inject their own life essence into it."

However, how easy is it to accumulate cultivation? With Sun Lingtong's talent and comprehension, he is still at the Foundation Establishment stage even now.

The three generals said repeatedly: "We thank you for your grace!"

Seeing Shuang Jing nodded: "Becoming my retainer, this is my sincerity!"

When the third spiritual food was served, it was in the shape of a "Medicinal Chicken."

Seeing Shuang Jing smiled and introduced it to Unlike Ning Zhuo.

"Although my Five Elements realm is profound, without cultivation support, it is simply a pearl cast in the dark."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's heart stirred; he understood Seeing Shuang Jing's intention but did not expose it.

The Ning family once had Nascent Soul-level cultivators and migrated from the North Wind Kingdom to the Nandou Kingdom; the family foundation was still there.

On this basis, Unlike Ning Zhuo had to multiply it by three!

Five Elements Qi Law Formula!

As a Foundation Establishment level cultivator, even with countless comrades around him, he would be killed instantly.

Thanks to this brilliant and splendid cultivation world!

Unlike Ning Zhuo rubbed the national power brick with his palm; the surface was cold, but not as bone-chilling as ice.

The surface of the bird was coated with honey and decorated with cherries and cherry blossoms, appearing quite romantic.

Cultivation is slow and time-consuming, and the investment is too high; this is the huge price of practicing top-tier techniques! Unlike Ning Zhuo did not want to follow the routine.

"I want to climb up, keep climbing up, and accumulate cultivation with full speed and effort."

After saying this, he stopped speaking.

"What their family is best at making is the Ten Thousand Postures Ten Birds One Heart Banquet."

"Inviting Military Advisor Ning with such an army, how can it show my sincerity?"

There was a moment when, even though he was deep in the army formation, facing Ma Feitui's counter-attack, he nearly lost the battle and died! And at that moment of life and death, Unlike Ning Zhuo didn't even have time to react.

Under the shining light, countless mirror thoughts grew, and the efficiency was extremely high.

Regarding the cultivation levels of Golden Core and Nascent Soul, Unlike Ning Zhuo had of course learned about them long ago. He had seen them countless times in various classics.

Like a lock getting a key, the door slowly opened, and a wisp of national power flowed out from the national power brick.

Unlike Ning Zhuo mobilized this wisp of national power into his middle dantian qi sea.

Unlike Ning Zhuo also echoed in agreement.

"No wonder in ancient times, many cultivators would risk their lives to support the dragon throne."

The sweetness of the purple rice and the delicacy of the purple sweet potato blended together, paired with the tenderness of the chicken, the taste was profound, making his mind peaceful, his thoughts in the upper dantian of the spirit sea empty, and completely clear.

Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled and shook his head: "Is Lord Shuang trying to persuade me to leave the Three Generals Camp and join the Bai Yu Camp?"

The Shuang surname is the royal surname of the Liangzhu Kingdom!

Unlike Ning Zhuo's thoughts were overflowing, but he stopped extracting national power and adopted conventional means to practice. This immediately created a huge gap in his heart.

This time, without waiting for Seeing Shuang Jing to answer, Unlike Ning Zhuo took the initiative: "This must be the Purple Wisdom Perching Branch Bird."

The first spiritual food served was called Silver Wave Spiritual Energy Soup.

May you remember this honor, live up to expectations, continue to fight bravely, and defend the prestige of our Liangzhu Kingdom.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was in the tent, carefully examining the national power brick.

The second meal was immediately served on the round table.

The ambush battle brought Unlike Ning Zhuo a huge impact.

"The Purple Wisdom Perching Branch Bird grows in the sandalwood tree; its feathers are deep purple, it understands human speech, and is the most intelligent."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was slightly strange, because Seeing Shuang Jing's attitude when inviting him before was warm and enthusiastic, and this invitation was clearly to get close to him, but after attending the banquet, he started to put on airs.

Once, Sun Lingtong also advised Unlike Ning Zhuo not to be in a hurry.

The Liangzhu Kingdom was founded on the virtue of water, so the national power brick appeared black.

"Military Advisor Ning is a young talent from a great family; to be honest, I don't quite understand how Military Advisor Ning joined the Three Generals Camp?"

Seeing Shuang Jing smiled: "Military Advisor Ning is indeed outstanding in strategy, and your guess is not wrong."

Outside the window.

Unlike Ning Zhuo arrived at the banquet on time.

The latter is equivalent to the growth of a tree, just faster than before. The former is directly bringing a tree trunk and grafting it directly onto one's own tree.

He took another bite of bird meat, which melted in his mouth with a unique texture.

A flock of Ginkgo Perching Branch Birds descended from the blue sky, their wings drawing bright silver lines in the air.

Unlike Ning Zhuo widened his eyes, a look of astonishment appearing between his brows.

Unlike Ning Zhuo said: "It should be a Perching Branch Bird."

Seeing Shuang Jing sat in his seat without getting up, but gestured for him to sit opposite him.

This was a roasted item.

They dived down at high speed, almost in a suicidal posture, "crashing" into the dense canopy of a large tree.

For Foundation Establishment cultivation, a few decades is considered short; normally it is about a hundred years. Therefore, many cultivators reach the end of their lifespan without being able to break through the bottleneck to advance to the Golden Core stage, and thus die of old age.

The envoy smiled and skillfully took the spirit stone storage bag. Not long after, he left the Three Generals Camp under the escort of the three generals and Unlike Ning Zhuo, and returned to the Royal Capital to report.

"This little bird tower is the most famous restaurant in the entire Canglin Xiancheng."

"Cultivation!"

These were facts that Unlike Ning Zhuo witnessed with his own eyes, and these facts completely ignited the fire in his heart.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's battle merits were largely due to the help of Liu, Guan, and Zhang.

"Nascent Soul... still not enough!!"

Of course he knew.

"My current situation, this cultivation speed, is really hard for me to endure."

Unlike Ning Zhuo activated his mana to cut open the abdomen of the "Medicinal Chicken," and the purple rice and purple sweet potato inside the "chicken belly" immediately leaked out.

Seeing Shuang Jing said: "Does Military Advisor Ning know what the main ingredient of this spiritual food is?"

A flower bloomed, and a roasted chicken was placed inside the flower.

National power was mobilized by Unlike Ning Zhuo's divine sense and first entered the upper dantian of the spirit sea.

"You are like a piece of fine jade, and what is the Three Generals Camp? It is a crooked-neck tree whose name no one knows."

Demon-Stained Blood Tendon Technique!

Mirror Platform Psychic Technique!

Seeing Shuang Jing hosted a banquet for Unlike Ning Zhuo in Canglin Xiancheng.

"Slow, normal cultivation is really too slow!"

After tasting it, Unlike Ning Zhuo couldn't help but nod slightly.

Seeing Shuang Jing's pupils reflected Unlike Ning Zhuo tasting the food; he carefully observed every gesture of Unlike Ning Zhuo, thinking: "The Ning family is indeed a great family."

"Wonderful, wonderful." Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately felt all three dantians swell, and his whole body was filled with a powerful force.

"It can be seen how important the growth environment is for a bird, for a person!"

"I have booked this top floor and specifically ordered the kitchen to make this Ten Birds One Heart Banquet; Military Advisor Ning, feel free to taste more." Regarding Seeing Shuang Jing's intention, Unlike Ning Zhuo had discussed it with Sun Lingtong before coming and sensed Seeing Shuang Jing's intention to recruit him.

Seeing Shuang Jing waited until Unlike Ning Zhuo put down his chopsticks before asking what the main ingredient was.

Military Advisor Ning, although a person from another country, is concerned about the righteous path, fights bravely, and is not afraid of difficulties. Before the battle, he presented a prophecy poem to our army, with precise wording, predicting the battle situation. And in the ambush battle, he assisted the army, made repeated achievements, and killed countless enemies. Such ambition should be rewarded. Specially granted four bricks of national power as encouragement!

At the moment he was nearly killed, Unlike Ning Zhuo didn't even have the ability to react. He was no longer willing to experience such sorrow.

Those Golden Core-level Thousand Peaks Forest cultivators were slaughtered one after another by the three generals Liu, Guan, and Zhang like pigs and dogs! Even a Nascent Soul-level cultivator as strong as Lord Xiang Ning was almost burned to death by a fire in the end.

The bird meat was sweet, crisp, and had a unique flavor, reminding one of spring, the spring breeze brushing the face, cherry blossoms blooming, and drifting like rain.

After Seeing Shuang Jing said this, he looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo, his eyes full of intense expectation.

The most common way is to adopt higher-quality techniques, spirit stones, elixirs, magic treasures, etc., followed by dual cultivation, empowerment, devouring and transforming others' mana, etc.

Among them, there was also the reason that Liu Er specifically emphasized Unlike Ning Zhuo's achievements when reporting.

He is now traveling the world, risking great dangers to save his mother. He has a strong need for cultivation and wishes he could become a Mahayana cultivator in the next moment.

"For the same Perching Branch Bird, choosing a different tree will result in different offspring."

"More importantly, national power has no Five Elements characteristics and can transform the mana of all techniques in the world."

"The Cherry Love Perching Branch Bird is cultivated in the cherry blossom tree; its whole body is pale pink, its body is light, its singing voice is soft, and it is slightly sad."

If the three generals Liu, Guan, and Zhang hadn't captured Ma Feitui alive, Unlike Ning Zhuo's battle merits wouldn't have been shared so much.

Late at night.

Seemingly without external threats, after putting on brocade clothes, Seeing Shuang Jing returned to the role of a high-born son.

The national power brick sent a wave, covering Unlike Ning Zhuo's whole body, and immediately sensed the Military Advisor Seal in Unlike Ning Zhuo's arms.

Speaking of this, Seeing Shuang Jing paused: "What kind of tree species often breeds what kind of Perching Branch Bird."

When the banquet was about to end, Unlike Ning Zhuo came to the envoy's side and stuffed many spirit stones into his hand: "The military camp is simple, and the hospitality was poor; I hope the envoy will not blame me."

Unlike Ning Zhuo first used a spoon to drink a small sip; the soup was light, warm, and moist, with natural fruit fragrance and medicinal diet energy, with a hint of sweetness in the cold.

In this world, there are indeed many shortcuts to cultivation accumulation.

"If I faced such a choice before the ambush battle, I might have hesitated. But after personally experiencing the battlefield, the national power brick will be my must-choose, first-choice, and even only choice for a long time!"

"Just from this point, it is equivalent to suddenly magnifying your battle merits by three times. The significance of this is too great, isn't it?"

This is not because he is not working hard, but because this is normal.

"Cultivation is the greatest foundation of everything!"

Respectfully.

But Seeing Shuang Jing shook his head: "My Bai Yu Camp was crippled and is waiting to be rebuilt. This reconstruction will no longer have the previous level of support."

This force was warm, deep, and had great inclusiveness.

"If you were my retainer, this status would be countless layers higher than your current Military Advisor Sacrificial Wine!"

The flock of birds chirped, the sound of flapping wings, the wind, and the rustling of leaves intertwined into a strong sound wave, drowning out the conversation between the two in the window.

Afterward, he converged with Sun Lingtong through directional evasion and went all out to seize the spoils of war, having no time to look back.

National power is similar to empowerment.

"I want to become a powerful cultivator, I want to master my own life!"

"How much level of cultivation can the four national power bricks in my hand help me reach?"

This battle greatly broadened Unlike Ning Zhuo's horizons.

Unlike Ning Zhuo replied: "It should also be a Perching Branch Bird, and it is a Cherry Love Perching Branch."

Practicing a single technique requires accumulating more spiritual power than ordinary people, consuming more time and energy.

The sky was clear as if washed, and the sun radiated heat.

"Nascent Soul... still weak!!"

"You should know the weight of my surname, right?"

This is the effect of traveling thousands of miles and traveling all over the world.

Seeing Shuang Jing took out a jade slip and slowly handed it to Unlike Ning Zhuo: "This is the salary after becoming a retainer."

Unlike Ning Zhuo nodded along.

Therefore, Sun Lingtong concluded that Unlike Ning Zhuo's cultivation must be slow and time-consuming.

Using national power can directly increase a cultivator's cultivation in a very short time, rather than increasing cultivation efficiency through spirit stones, elixirs, etc.

Unlike Ning Zhuo identified it and found that this was not roasted chicken, but roasted bird.

In terms of battle merits from the ambush battle, Unlike Ning Zhuo gained far less than the three generals Liu, Guan, and Zhang. Although his prophecy poem was accurate, it only had a positive impact on the Three Generals Camp and the Red Flower Camp.

Things in the world have never had only advantages, nor only disadvantages.

Seeing Shuang Jing added: "There are many types of Perching Branch Birds; which one is it specifically?"

Seeing Shuang Jing saw Unlike Ning Zhuo smiling, his eyes full of deep meaning, knowing the timing was right, and finally threw out the carefully prepared rhetoric.

Regarding these battle merits, Unlike Ning Zhuo did not hesitate and chose the national power bricks.

Because in just these ten or so breaths of time, his cultivation had already surged by a small section, equivalent to a month of normal cultivation! "Cultivating with the help of national power is equivalent to direct empowerment, no need for hard cultivation!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo bowed and saluted.

The next day.

The soup was translucent, the surface emitted a faint silver light, the fragrance was fresh, and it contained bird meat, which was pale white and the main ingredient. There were also auxiliary ingredients such as ginkgo, white fungus, snow pear, goji berries, and fish maw.

He glanced out the window at the noisy flock of Ginkgo Perching Branch Birds; in this short time, his thoughts had wandered thousands of times.

And after Unlike Ning Zhuo grew up, he read many books and trained himself, increasing his upbringing in this regard. This was to deal with some high-status cultivators and win their favor.

When he turned to face Seeing Shuang Jing, his expression had returned to indifference: "Retainer?"

As Unlike Ning Zhuo actively practiced, in the upper dantian, the national power turned into magnificent light, radiating in all directions.

The lamp light in the tent reflected on the national power brick, and faint ripples could be seen, like deep-sea undercurrents; this was the sign of water virtue.

In the eyes of true high-born children, this foundation could be seen at a glance from the smallest details.

Unlike Ning Zhuo said: "I see this soup is shining with silver light and has a ginkgo taste. The most likely one is the Silver Feather Perching Branch Bird."

"I know you used your battle merits to claim the reward of four bricks of national power."

Seeing Shuang Jing saw Unlike Ning Zhuo's eating movements were simple and elegant, seemingly slow but fast, and felt much more comfortable in his heart, and also had an appetite, starting to taste his own spiritual energy soup.

"When absorbing national power, there is a nearly three-fold increase in efficiency."

"Golden Core... still weak!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo tasted it and stopped, slowly opening his eyes, his face full of surprise.

Sun Lingtong's speed was actually already very fast.

Similarly, in the lower dantian, the national power was transformed into blood tendons, making the blood tendon earth directly thicken by three feet.

"The envoy has traveled a long way from the Royal Capital, which is truly hard work; please come this way." After the decree was received, Liu Er was full of smiles, entertaining the envoy.

Unlike Ning Zhuo picked up his chopsticks, tasted a piece of bird meat, and his eyes brightened slightly.

The infusion of national power was transformed into a large amount of mana cultivation almost instantly.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was only sixteen years old and had been promoted to the early Foundation Establishment stage; he practiced three techniques at the same time, and these three were all top-tier techniques in the world.

"Foundation Establishment... weak!"

"Golden Core... still weak!"

"Foundation Establishment... not enough!"

Cultivators establish cultivation kingdoms, and the upper echelons of the country condense national power to manufacture national power bricks.

Unlike Ning Zhuo naturally responded politely.

Seeing Shuang Jing nodded and smiled without speaking.

However, many life insights must be personally experienced to truly understand their weight! Knowledge from books is ultimately shallow; one must practice to truly understand.

Although Unlike Ning Zhuo lost his parents when he was young, he was taught life etiquette by his uncle and aunt. In the school, there were also special elders who taught students daily behavioral norms, covering all aspects of daily life.

"The Perching Branch Bird has a long and thin beak, inserting its beak into the tree trunk to survive by absorbing tree sap."

"The Silver Feather Perching Branch Bird breeds in the ginkgo tree; when flying, its wings flash, its speed is fast, and its bird song is crisp."

Unlike Ning Zhuo had a solemn face.

He infused his divine sense into the jade slip, his heart pounding.

The conditions proposed by Seeing Shuang Jing were very generous, and he did not even forbid Unlike Ning Zhuo's freedom.

As long as Unlike Ning Zhuo wanted to leave and did not want to serve as a retainer, he could get rid of this status at any time! So, should he become a retainer of one of the Liangzhu Kingdom's high-ranking officials?

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 469 =====