Transmigration with Cheat Codes Chapter 36.2: Order Standards

Ma Yangqi had initially been polite, but upon seeing the bamboo staff at Zuo Lingqiu's side, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Could it be that you are the 'Bamboo Sword' Taoist Master Zuo from the Seven Stars Sect?"

Zuo Lingqiu clasped his hands and replied, "I wouldn't dare to claim otherwise; it's indeed I, Zuo Lingqiu."

Ma Yangqi wore a smile on his face and said, "I never expected to meet Taoist Brother Zuo here in the Tower of a Thousand Treasures. I apologize for my impoliteness."

He signaled to one of his escort guards who promptly prepared a gift to foster good relations with the esteemed martial artists.

After the two others had finished exchanging pleasantries, Wan Wangde said, "Congratulations, Head Escort Ma."

Ma Yangqi asked, "What do you mean by that, Brother Wan?"

Wan Wangde smiled and said, "The Green Moth Palace has always been reclusive, and Head Escort Ma has managed to secure business dealings with them. Isn't that worth congratulating?"

Ma Yangqi knew that Wan Wangde had misunderstood, so he shook his head and said, "I initially thought she was from the Green Moth Palace, but it turns out she is not."

He briefly mentioned his acquaintance with Meng Jintang and explicitly stated that her sect was called the Hanshan Sect.

Most people in the martial world held a deep respect for their sects and masters. If they claimed to be from the Hanshan Sect, it was likely the case.

Wan Wangde asked, "Have you ever heard of it, Master Uncle Zuo?"

Zuo Lingqiu shook his head and said, "The Hanshan Sect, as the name suggests, is most likely situated within the Han Mountains. In the mountainous and poisonous terrain of Ye Zhou, it makes sense that they possess impressive medical skills."

Wan Wangde exclaimed, "In the martial world, there are hidden talents everywhere. No wonder my uncle repeatedly reminded me to be cautious and prudent in my daily activities when he sent me out."

With that, Wan Wangde invited Ma Yangqi and the others to the study to discuss the details of the upcoming orders for goods.

Ma Yangqi was aware that the Tower of a Thousand Treasures had different grades of purchase orders. Since Wan Wangde had mentioned "impressive medical skills'' earlier, he assumed that the order wouldn't be of the lowest quality, represented by Class I and Class J.

He vaguely remembered that suppliers who could consistently provide high-quality leather and herbs could usually secure orders of the Class H. If they had connections with martial forces, they might even obtain orders of the Class F or Class G.

While Ma Yangqi was making his assumptions, the senior manager accompanying Wan Wangde in the Tower of a Thousand Treasures was also trying to guess their young master's intentions.

Since even Taoist Master Zuo had made an appearance today, it was clear that the situation was serious.

They should be able to secure orders of at least Class E or F —typically, unless they were doing business with the Nanjia Fort, other martial sects in Ye Zhou could only hope for such high-level orders.

Wan Wangde said politely, "This is a Class D order. Please, Mr. Ma, pass it on to the disciple of the Hanshan Sect."

Ma Yangqi was astonished and stood there for a moment in shock before he finally took the order plaque. He carefully wrapped it and stored it away.

Obtaining the Class D plaque indicated that the Tower of a Thousand Treasures acknowledged the influence of the Hanshan Sect, which was only briefly mentioned by Ma Yangqi. The Hanshan Sect had a significant presence throughout Ye Zhou.

Receiving the plaque, Ma Yangqi felt a moment of doubt, wondering if he had underestimated the young lady. He couldn't accurately assess the strength of the Hanshan Sect.

He also considered that perhaps Wan Wangde still believed that the goods were from the Green Moth Palace and was trying to build a connection. His thoughts were in turmoil, and he couldn't make sense of them.

Only Zuo Lingqiu understood Wan Wangde's intention. If the goods truly came from the Green Moth Palace, according to the philosophy of the Tower of a Thousand Treasures of fostering good relations for the sake of profit, it was necessary to establish friendly ties.

If they came from the previously unheard-of Hanshan Sect, it meant that a new martial arts sect was quietly emerging in the gap between the Nanjia Fort and the Green Moth Palace. Before assessing the depth of the other party's strength, it was wise not to provoke them.

Reaching level 16 required an exorbitant amount of experience, and even with her usual diligence, Meng Jintang had only filled about half of her experience bar. She had a long way to go before leveling up.

Thanks to previous events that triggered attribute boosts during her teaching and honing of life skills, she had managed to barely raise her aptitude to 45 points, reaching the eligibility threshold to learn the “Mingyi Heart Technique.”

During her practice, she also received a system notification indicating that her reputation with the Hanshan Sect had increased by 10 points.

It's likely that Ma Yangqi, while negotiating with the main personnel of the Tower of a Thousand Treasures, effectively highlighted the impressive aspects of the Hanshan Sect to enhance its reputation.

"Mingyi Heart Technique" should be referred to as a unique method for regulating internal energy rather than an internal martial arts manual. After studying this technique, Meng Jintang gradually experienced a sense of inner tranquility, where all her perceptions were turned inward.

With each breath, she could comprehend every inch of her meridians, as if she could see the subtle movements within countless blood vessels beneath her skin.

Meng Jintang entered a meditative state in the morning, and when she opened her eyes from meditation, the sun was already close to setting behind the mountains.

It seemed like Meng Jintang's meditation experience had a significant impact on her perception. The vivid image of the red color in her blood vessels, most likely arterial blood, was quite remarkable, and she attributed this newfound clarity to her biology teacher's repeated emphasis on the subject matter before the exam.

[“Mingyi Heart Technique”: 500/2500 (Total Level: 10, Current Level: 0)]

[System: Studied "Mingyi Heart Technique," comprehended "Acupoint Sealing Art," increased Innate Constitution by 3 points, gained 300 experience points.]

[Acupoint Sealing Art: 0/2000 (Total Level 6, Current Level 0)]

In Meng Jintang's view, the "Mingyi Heart Technique" was somewhat like an endoscope, enhancing her perception of her own body.

Additionally, it improved a martial artist's ability to control their own meridians. After acquiring a new martial art, she attempted to close the acupoints on her left arm and then pressed a finger against them.

In the character panel, in addition to [Cold Poison in Body] and [Weak Physically and in Qi], there was also an additional negative status: [Meridian Blockage (Minor)].

Meng Jintang was speechless.

The new skill was not entirely useless; upon closer examination, she could see the effects of acupoint closure. However, due to her strong internal energy, a gentle poke with her finger easily pierced through the closed acupoint.

Meng Jintang mobilized the Mysterious Void’s true Qi in her body, following the path from her Shoulder Well acupoint down. She first cleared the blockage debuff and then delved deeper into the changes brought by the "Mingyi Heart Technique."

She could now not only distinguish her own true Qi but also the strands of cold energy entwined within her meridians.

Meng Jintang attempted to envelop the cold energy with her internal energy and forced it out from her fingertips. In just a moment, the hot tea she was holding in her hand transformed into a solid block of ice.

The "Mysterious Void Technique" was a mixed-element internal skill, which naturally had a slightly cold tendency due to the toxins within Meng Jintang's body. However, with her deliberate fusion, it had become as cold as ice and sharp as a blade.

Meng Jintang focused her attention on the cup in her hand, then turned and walked back to the Revitalizing Room.

There, she kept some small animals that she had captured for testing the effects of different medicinal concoctions.