I Want to Take On Apprentices, Plan for the Hundred Schools of Thought!

Snow Moon City, Scripture Pavilion

The sun set behind the western mountains, casting warm hues across the horizon as dusk settled over the city.

After finishing his review of all the manuals in the Scripture Pavilion, Jiang Che strolled leisurely back to his residence.

Sikong Changfeng had gifted him a vacant mansion.

Though it couldn't compare to the City Lord's residence, it was still exceptionally luxurious.

Spanning several thousand square meters, it featured flowing streams, small bridges, rock gardens, and beds of vibrant flowers. It even came with over a hundred maidservants.

After dinner, Jiang Che returned to his room, took out paper, ink, and brushes, and began copying the heavenly-grade techniques he had obtained from the Scripture Pavilion earlier that day.

"Mountain-Crushing Fist," "Profound Heavenly Art," "Fierce Wind Scripture," "Tathagata Divine Palm"...

It had to be said—Old Li Changsheng hadn't lived his long life in vain. He had gathered an impressive collection of treasures.

This time alone, Jiang Che had managed to obtain a total of fifteen heavenly-grade manuals!

"System, redeem these for me."

"Ding! Redemption successful. Congratulations to the host for gaining 15,000 points…"

Hearing the system's mechanical voice in his mind, Jiang Che's lips curled into a satisfied smile.

Initially, he had thought the task would be grueling. But in the end, it turned out to be unexpectedly easy.

Including the manuals he had already redeemed—Nine Yin Manual, Nine Yang Manual, and Northern Darkness Divine Art—he now had eighteen heavenly-grade manuals in total!

"System, open my attributes panel."

Host: Jiang Che

Physique: Five Elements Spirit Body

Cultivation: Ninth Stage Grandmaster

Techniques: Five Elements Spirit Art (Perfected), Shushan Qi Cultivation Technique (Perfected), Ten Thousand Sword Art, Sword God, Swordsmanship Mastery, Drunken Immortal Moonstep, …

Secondary Profession: God-Tier Medical Arts

Weapon: Seven Star Abyss Dragon Sword

Tasks:

Collect 100 Heavenly-Grade Techniques (18/100)

Gain worldwide renown and become the foremost medical saint of the era (Cure over 1,000 rare and difficult ailments)

Points: 18,500

As his eyes landed on the task of becoming a "medical saint," Jiang Che unconsciously frowned.

Though the mission wasn't mandatory and had no time limit, Jiang Che had no interest in becoming a world-famous healer. He didn't harbor grand ambitions of saving the world.

Ever since awakening the system, Jiang Che had pursued just one goal: to live freely and lazily in this world.

He had no desire to complete that task—except for one thing: the Phoenix Essence Blood.

Its allure was simply too irresistible.

"System, if I take on a few direct disciples, pass my medical skills on to them, and have them handle the treatments, would that still count toward the task?"

He stroked his chin as he asked, curiosity in his eyes.

"Yes, host," the system replied.

"If your disciples become renowned medical experts of the era, your reputation will naturally rise. As long as they cure over a thousand rare and difficult diseases, it will count as task completion."

"That makes things much easier!"

Upon receiving confirmation, Jiang Che's eyes lit up with excitement. His mind quickly began forming a plan.

Among the legendary physicians throughout history, a few came to mind:

Xin Baicao of Northern Li

Xue Muhua of the Song Dynasty

Hu Qingniu and Ping Yizhi from the Ming Dynasty

Duanmu Rong of the Qin Dynasty…

However, he recalled that Xin Baicao had already passed away, and his legacy had been inherited by his disciple Hua Jin—a prodigy already nicknamed the "Little Medical Immortal."

If Jiang Che could take individuals like Hua Jin as disciples and pass on his medical knowledge, wouldn't that solve the problem perfectly?

And even better—whenever his disciples encountered patients with extremely rare or difficult ailments, they could demand heavenly-grade techniques in exchange for treatment!

The more Jiang Che thought about it, the broader his smile became, brimming with confidence.

As for whether these talented doctors would agree to become his disciples?

Jiang Che didn't even consider that a problem.

He was certain that once they witnessed his medical prowess, they'd be fighting to become his students.

And if persuasion didn't work… well, there were always more forceful methods.

As for collecting martial techniques, Jiang Che had already devised a strategy.

In the current world, which dynasty possessed the most martial arts manuals?

Without a doubt—the Qin Dynasty.

After all, it was home to the legendary Hundred Schools of Thought.

With such a title, surely each school had one or two heavenly-grade manuals, right?

If Jiang Che could strip the Hundred Schools clean, wouldn't his task be completed in one go?

Of course, as someone inherently lazy, he had no intention of doing this personally.

He had already thought of the perfect middleman: Ying Zheng.

Ever since unifying the Six States, Ying Zheng's obsession with immortality had grown increasingly desperate.

Once Jiang Che mastered God-Tier Alchemy and refined a few life-extending pills, proposing a deal with Ying Zheng would be a surefire win.

One pill to extend life by thirty years in exchange for thirty heavenly-grade techniques—that seemed more than fair, didn't it?

But before heading to the Qin Dynasty, Jiang Che needed to further improve his strength.

At minimum, he had to reach the Half-Step Heavenly Realm—ideally, the Heavenly Realm.

The Qin Dynasty was no peaceful place.

With the Hundred Schools of Thought, the Netherworld Network, and countless hidden sects, it was full of formidable experts.

Even Zhao Gao, who stood at Ying Zheng's side, likely possessed strength at the Heavenly Unity level.

And then there was Donghuang Taiyi, the mysterious leader of the Yin-Yang Sect.

Jiang Che guessed that Donghuang Taiyi was at least equal in power to Li Changsheng—perhaps even stronger.

Even if he hadn't reached the Immortal Realm, he was undoubtedly a peak Heavenly-level master.

On top of that, Jiang Che was growing increasingly curious about the secret behind the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations.

After sorting through his thoughts, Jiang Che resumed his conversation with the system.

"System, if I want to gain mastery in God-Tier Alchemy through direct infusion, how many points would I need?"