Although the competition in the Misty Rain Tower is a grand event, there are also many underhanded dealings.
Spirit pharmacists like them who have risen from the countryside generally don't catch the eye of those family scions.
Although Zhao Zheng had high talent back then, he was severely bullied by the scions of the Wang family. Moreover, he was already a thirteen - year - old youth at that time, while Shuning is only a little over four years old now.
However, the Misty Rain Tower has a rule that family members are not allowed to accompany the participants.
Zhao Zheng is worried that after Shuning enters the Misty Rain Tower for the trial, she will be bullied by those scions of noble families.
Looking at the man's expression, Zhao Shuning quickly noticed his concern.
Zhao Zheng is an honest man. Like most men, he is a bit vain. Even though he is worried, he can't bring himself to say many tender words.
"Father, don't worry. I can handle it."
Zhao Zheng sighed. "Shuning, you should know that for a child of your age to have such talent is a very rare thing. It would be a pity if it were wasted by those people."
"Father, do you think I'm the kind of child who would let others bully me?"
Zhao Zheng certainly knew that Zhao Shuning wasn't. Otherwise, she wouldn't have targeted Zhao Xue like that a few days ago.
Now Zhao Xue is still limping and hasn't fully recovered.
This little girl doesn't hold back at all when she acts.
"A spirit pharmacist must go through cruel trials to achieve success. Daughter has a dream in her heart and is determined to pursue it."
Going to the Misty Rain Tower is not only the first step for revenge but also a good opportunity to broaden her horizons.
Although Zhao Shuning has advanced to the second - rank, with her petite body, she will be at a great disadvantage. So she must find a way to improve her abilities.
Knowing that his daughter's mind is made up, Zhao Zheng doesn't say more. He silently takes out something wrapped in paper from his bosom, carefully unfolds it, and hands it to Zhao Shuning.
"Shuning, this is for you."
It's a gray pill. Zhao Shuning recognizes it at a glance. It's a One - Yuan Void - Entry Pill. Only a first - rank alchemist can refine this kind of pill.
"Father?"
"Shuning, if you take this pill, it can strengthen your foundation and vital energy, and you can last longer in a fight."
Zhao Zheng spent a great deal of effort to obtain this pill. He even didn't want to take it himself and had treasured it for many years.
But since his daughter needs it, he takes it out without hesitation.
Looking at Zhao Zheng's expectant eyes, Zhao Shuning has no choice but to take it and carefully put it away.
Actually, Zhao Shuning doesn't think much of this first - rank pill, but since it's from her father, it naturally has a different meaning.
"Shuning, in seven days, it will be your fifth birthday. Your grandfather said he will hold a birthday banquet for you. Just tell father what you want."
Zhao Shuning is stunned. Is she about to turn five? Time really flies.
Thinking of what she promised Zhao Xue before, Zhao Shuning clears her throat and says, "Father, can you get me a Yimi flower?"
The Yimi flower grows in the hot Gobi Desert. It's very peculiar. Each flower has four petals, and each petal is of a different color: red, yellow, blue, and white. It's extremely gorgeous.
This flower usually takes five years to take root and then accumulates nutrients bit by bit.
In the spring of the sixth year, it finally shows green on the ground and blooms a small four - colored flower.
What makes people sigh is that this extremely hard - to - grow Yimi flower doesn't have a long flowering period. In just two days, it will wither and die together with the mother plant.
In short, to obtain a Yimi flower, one not only needs ability but also luck.
"The Yimi flower is usually only used by alchemists, and it's very expensive. Shuning, what do you want it for?"
"I'm just curious. Father, can you get it?"
Zhao Zheng ponders for a while and says, "Your uncle went to Cangyu City some time ago. The terrain there is high and the weather is relatively hot. I'll send someone to pass a message to him and ask him to take more care. He should be able to find one."
"Thank you, father."
The Yimi flower is the main spiritual herb for refining the One - Turn Red Blood Emperor Pill. As long as she has it, what she promised her second uncle will be settled.
"Father, I didn't see my uncle this time. What kind of person is he?"
"Your uncle is a very cheerful person, different from your second uncle. Shuning, don't hold a grudge against your second uncle. He just acts a bit impatiently and has no bad intentions. We are a family. Back then, my leaving brought a lot of trouble to the family. It's understandable that he resents me."
Zhao Shuning nods. She's not the kind of person who nitpicks. What Zhao Xue owed her, she has already taken back.
"Speaking of your uncle, before you were born, your mother was in poor health. It was your uncle Zhao Chao who always sent precious medicinal materials to nourish your mother's body so that you could be born safely."
"Oh?" So, Zhao Chao can be regarded as her savior?
Zhao Zheng lovingly strokes Zhao Shuning's little head. "He will also come to your birthday banquet in seven days. You will surely like him then."