Although that is the case.
Huang the Herbalist found himself increasingly fond of Ding Ling the more he looked at him, feeling as though he saw his younger self. Without caring about others’ views, he grabbed Ding Ling and said:
"Brother Ding, the mont I saw you, I felt a connection as if we were destined to et. Let’s not mind the opinions of worldly people. If you don’t mind, would you consider becoming close friends with , what do you think?"
"If a senior says so, how could I refuse?"
"Eh?"
Huang the Herbalist frowned:
"I said we’re to be close friends, I call you Brother Ding, so how could you refer to yourself as junior? You can call by na or call Isle Master Huang."
Ding Ling imdiately cupped his hand and called him Isle Master Huang.
Huang the Herbalist laughed heartily, stroking his beard in satisfaction, he said:
"It’s rare to find a true friend in life. Brother Ding, co, co, co, let see how quick-witted you are. Rong’Er always praises your rapid progress in Martial Arts, I must see it with my own eyes."
Ding Ling did not object.
He had always intended to learn all that Huang the Herbalist knew.
Now that Huang the Herbalist took the initiative to teach him.
Ding Ling naturally could not be more pleased.
The two of them then went to one side, one began instructing, the other listening attentively.
Indeed, Huang the Herbalist was one of the top figures in the world, with virtually no weaknesses, mastering everything!
It’s hard to imagine.
How a person in just a few decades, could beco self-taught and learn so many skills and Martial Arts.
To say Huang the Herbalist’s life was like having cheat codes, is not an exaggeration.
It’s as if he was comparable to Wang Chongyang and Huang Shang, both geniuses who created their own Martial Arts.
Huang Shang created the Nine Yin Scripture, renowned throughout the world, showcasing his extraordinary talent and intellect.
Overall.
Huang the Herbalist was not inferior to Huang Shang, although his martial skills were inherited from ancient people, his other skills were indeed self-taught.
Can an ordinary Martial Artist, after getting a Martial Arts Secret Manual, learn it to the stage of Mastery?
Huang the Herbalist could!
And every skill he learned reached Mastery.
Though not as vast and varied as Ding Ling’s studies, the plethora of skills he grasped were readily available, and he was proficient in any of them, an exceptional talent indeed.
Yet, such a talent, now looked at Ding Ling with eyes as if seeing a prodigy.
This was because every skill he taught, just after explaining, Ding Ling imdiately reached Great Perfection Innate Ability, learning at such a rapid speed that it could not be comprehended by conventional wisdom!
Even though Huang the Herbalist was ntally prepared, witnessing it himself was still utterly astonishing.
Thus he imparted various Secret Techniques to Ding Ling.
Seeing Ding Ling master each one to Great Perfection.
He couldn’t help but feel a storm of emotions within, unable to calm down.
He prided himself on his extraordinary genius, but today saw himself utterly overrun by this young brother Ding Ling!
So strong!
Such talent.
Absolutely unparalleled in history! Unbeatable, incomparable, unsurpassable!
Just think, Ding Ling could learn and master a skill, a Secret Technique in an instant!
What genius could break such an instant record?!
"Remarkable, utterly remarkable."
After passing all Secret Techniques and Skills to Ding Ling.
More than ten hours had passed.
Huang the Herbalist, after those many hours, was deeply shocked, but having been astonished for so long, he grew numb, looking at Ding Ling with the sa eyes he would use to look at a monster.
He once again deeply understood the complicated expressions of other scholars whenever he learned sothing much faster than them during learning together in the past!
Back then he showed disdain for them, considering them fools!
Now he wondered, did Ding Ling look at him that way?
Upon careful observation, he saw Ding Ling showed no abnormalities, still expressing great admiration for him, he couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief, thinking ’though I, Huang Laoxie, am far inferior to Brother Ding, I am still far superior to common folk, Brother Ding’s appreciation of is understandable. His mindset, however, is so much better than mine.’
Huang the Herbalist felt inferior.
When he had overpowered others, he never appreciated them this way, revealing Ding Ling’s broad-mindedness, generosity, and tolerance, indeed transcending ordinary people.
The more he thought about it, the more he admired and recognized Ding Ling.
[Received E-level Achievent dal: You’ve earned high recognition from Eastern Evil Huang the Herbalist!]
[Note: Throughout his life, Huang the Herbalist has never conceded to anyone! Even at the battle atop Huashan Peak, although Wang Chongyang defeated him, at most he only expressed admiration for Wang Chongyang’s Martial Arts. In other aspects, he still felt he could overpower Wang Chongyang.
But you are the only person to completely overpower him in every aspect.
Filling him with a sense of powerlessness and astonishnt.
He was deeply impressed, amazed, and appreciated you highly!]
Hearing a notification sound.
Ding Ling smiled slightly.
During this ti.
His Martial Arts lting Furnace beca increasingly clear.
This was because he had already learned dozens of skills from Huang the Herbalist,
[Alchemy Skill: Full Level]
This included the thod to craft the precious Nine-Flower Jade Dew Pill.
[Five Elents Grand Transformation Array: Full Level]
This is the foundation of Peach Blossom Island’s Array Map. Involving various transformations.
After reaching Full Level, Ding Ling could use it as a basis to lay out the Five Elents Grand Transformation Array.
[Bamboo Stake Array: Full Level]
One hundred and thirteen bamboo stakes set in quadrilateral formation to form an array.
[Chaotic Stone Array: Full Level]
A formation with a total of thirty-six transformations, having similarities with Eight Array Map.
[Alchemy Skill: Full Level]
[Five Elents and Eight Trigrams Knowledge: Full Level]
...
Skills such as Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting, Qin Dunjia, and Agricultural Water Control, were all imparted to Ding Ling by Huang the Herbalist in one go.
At first, he was worried Ding Ling would learn slowly, but later found that as long as he uttered the explicit knowledge, Ding Ling could instantly achieve Mastery, thus he spoke faster and faster, teaching more and more.
Finally, emptying all his knowledge and skills.
Seeing that Ding Ling learned everything.
Feeling as though he had been drained.
Finally stopping.
His admiration for Ding Ling increased trendously, calling him Brother Ding repeatedly, and drinking happily with him till the next day at dawn.
Then the gathering dispersed.
And he said:
"Brother Ding, thank you for your regard for Rong’Er, and that silly boy Guo Jing! Rest assured, I fully support you in this matter and stand on your side. If in the future, Guo Jing dares to not cooperate with you, I will make him pay."
Having seen Ding Ling’s unrivaled talent and versatile genius.
Huang the Herbalist admired and appreciated Ding Ling to the highest degree, thinking of Guo Jing, slow and muddle-headed, learning everything terribly slowly, naturally found it sowhat annoying, but as his son-in-law, despite calling him a silly boy, the care and protection for him were clearly seen by Ding Ling.
He just smiled, not saying much.
If Huang the Herbalist could manage Guo Jing, then Guo Jing wouldn’t be Guo Jing.
On this earth, if there were anyone who could manage Guo Jing, it might only be Huang Rong.
...
After bidding farewell to Huang the Herbalist.
Ding Ling once again donned his armor with Hoduo, Little Dragon Girl, and others and set off northward to the next city.
With Huang Rong’s side having Huang the Herbalist joining in.
Handling so logistic, livelihood, and other affairs, improved dramatically in efficiency and speed!
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