310: Please accept me as well.

Feng Ming's voice, like a death warrant, rang in Zhao Musi's ears.

Zhao Musi trembled all over, a look of despair appearing on his face.

He prided himself on being clever and having superior strategy, but in the face of absolute strength, those so-called schemes were so vulnerable. From the moment Feng Ming appeared, he had been firmly suppressed, without even the slightest room for resistance.

It turned out that the gap in talent could truly make all efforts worthless.

"Feng Ming, I admit defeat, here!"

Zhao Musi spoke dejectedly, flipping his hand to take out another storage ring and throwing it hard at Feng Ming.

Feng Ming raised his hand to catch it. With a sweep of his Divine Thought, there were a full three hundred plus heaven ranking tickets inside. Adding what he had accumulated before, the total had already surpassed nine hundred.

He curled his lips in satisfaction and said indifferently, "Thanks."

However, just as Feng Ming turned to leave, Zhao Musi suddenly spoke and called out to him: "Feng Ming!"

Feng Ming paused and looked back at him, his eyes filled with a bit of confusion.

Zhao Musi took a deep breath, raised his head, and looked at him with burning eyes: "You took my medicine and my tickets. How about... you take me in too!"

As soon as these words were spoken, even his subordinates behind him were stunned, each looking at their Young Master with an expression of astonishment, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

Feng Ming was also somewhat surprised, raising an eyebrow without saying a word.

Zhao Musi met his gaze and said word by word: "I consider my talent and strategy to be not bad, but I have never lost so completely. Losing to you, I am thoroughly convinced."

"Just as they say, this world is one where the strong prey on the weak, and there is no fairness to speak of. I believe that in this lifetime, it's impossible for me to surpass you."

"Therefore, I don't dare to be your enemy anymore, but I'm also not reconciled to remaining silent and disappearing into the vast crowd!"

His voice carried a hint of determination: "I want to join you! Since I cannot soar to the top myself, I am willing to help you take flight, only asking that when you achieve success and fame in the future, you can take me to see the scenery above the Nine Heavens!"

Feng Ming looked at him and nodded inwardly.

As expected, this person was someone destined for great things.

Able to bend and stretch, to pick up and let go, he was definitely not a common person. If such a person became an enemy, he would surely be a major concern. But if he could be taken under his command, he would be a sharp blade.

Fortunately, Zhao Musi's choice was to submit.

Seeing Feng Ming just looking at him without speaking, Zhao Musi quickly added: "I can swear a Blood Oath to show my sincerity!"

"Naturally." Feng Ming finally spoke, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "How could I feel at ease without a Blood Oath from someone as smart as you?"

Zhao Musi was stunned for a moment, then wild joy appeared on his face: "You... you've agreed?"

"With a smart person like you willing to follow, why would I have any reason to refuse?" Feng Ming said indifferently. "Just now, I was only thinking about what kind of Physique would suit someone with your Heart-Nature."

"Physique?" Zhao Musi was taken aback, clearly not understanding what he meant.

Feng Ming smiled: "Think carefully about what Physique suits you. After the Trial ends, I will personally modify an Acquired Physique for you."

Seeing Zhao Musi's shocked expression, he added: "Consider this a meeting gift for your surrender."

"Thank you, Boss!" Zhao Musi trembled with excitement and was about to kneel down and swear an oath immediately.

Feng Ming raised his hand to stop him: "No need for formalities, just swear the oath."

Zhao Musi didn't dare to delay and immediately swore a Blood Oath of loyalty in front of Feng Ming.

After finishing the oath, he looked back at his subordinates with an inquiring look.

Feng Ming naturally understood his meaning and spoke indifferently: "Those who want to follow can all swear a Blood Oath together."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over those subordinates, his tone calm: "But your talent is limited. Whether you can get the chance for Physique modification in the future depends entirely on your own performance."

Hearing this, those subordinates were all flushed with excitement, kneeling on the ground one after another and solemnly swearing Blood Oaths.

Feng Ming looked at the people kneeling all over the ground and shook his head helplessly.

He had originally come to collect herbs, but he hadn't expected to end up with such a group of followers.

"Alright, since there's nothing else, let's set off," Feng Ming said.

Zhao Musi quickly stepped forward and asked respectfully: "Boss, where are we going?"

Feng Ming pointed to the Weak Water Pool on the map: "Here. For the rest of the way, you lead the team."

After saying that, he took out a storage ring, and with a flash of his body, he ducked inside.

Seeing this, Zhao Musi quickly took the storage ring, turned around, and ordered his subordinates: "Pack your things, we set off immediately!"

Before setting off, he hesitated for a moment and whispered toward the storage ring: "Boss, I still prefer others to call me Zhao Peng. That name has been with me for many years and sounds more natural."

A faint "Mm" came from Feng Ming inside the storage ring.

It was just a name; he didn't care.

Next, Zhao Peng led the way, guiding Feng Ming forward.

Since Zhao Peng had already sworn a Blood Oath, Feng Ming naturally had no worries about any hidden schemes from him.

Unexpectedly subduing Zhao Peng also saved Feng Ming a lot of time. At their current pace, they could reach the Weak Water Pool and rendezvous with everyone in twenty days.

At that time, there would still be twenty days left before the end of the Trial, enough for him to search the pool for traces of Zhang Bai. Even if that guy hid deep at the bottom of the pool and didn't show his face, Feng Ming was fully confident he could drag him out.

But Feng Ming never expected that the move of subduing Zhao Peng would cause such a huge wave in the Trial Grounds. On the fifth day of their journey, the news of Zhao Peng submitting to Feng Ming spread completely.

When everyone learned that Feng Ming had actually promised to help Zhao Peng modify an Acquired Physique, the entire Trial Grounds exploded.

One must know that the method for modifying an Acquired Physique was a closely guarded secret in the Cultivation World. Even with immense wealth and a deep background, it was all in vain if one couldn't find the way.

And possessing a special Physique was an Opportunity that countless ordinary Cultivators dreamed of!

For a time, the wave of choosing a master, which was originally supposed to appear in the last month of the Trial, surged forward ahead of schedule.

Cultivators from all directions flocked over, surrounding Feng Ming so tightly that even wanting to Cultivate peacefully for a moment became a luxury.

But Feng Ming was clear in his heart that these Cultivators were all solid resources. He knew the principle that there is strength in numbers better than anyone.

After thinking for a moment, he directly sent out a zone-wide broadcast, telling everyone who intended to join to contact Qin Hu, Guan Rong, and the others.

As for the trivial matters like handing over heaven ranking tickets and swearing Blood Oaths, he also handed them over to Feng Mian and the others to handle with full authority.

Feng Ming himself hid in the storage ring, focusing on Cultivating behind closed doors, completely isolating himself from the outside disturbances.

Those collected heaven ranking tickets could be handed over after arriving at the Weak Water Pool; he wasn't in a hurry at all right now.

However, Feng Ming still underestimated his current influence.