Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel-Chapter 223 - 160: Su Family’s Secret, Revisiting Old Haunts
"I..."
"I might not be able to separate the spirituality that has merged with my soul."
"But if we go to that Grotto Heaven, I should be able to find the remaining fragments of spirituality."
Li Ye stood up without hesitation and urged:
"Then what are you waiting for? Let’s go!"
"You’ve helped me so much, now that I can help you, don’t you dare refuse!"
Su Ya looked at the suddenly decisive Li Ye, a smile appearing on his face, "Alright."
He stood up, all the despondency shedding off him.
"Let’s go."
"Even if there’s no solution, I want to thank my grandfather and see if there’s a way to alleviate some of his guilt, make him a bit more comfortable."
Yes.
After hearing what Li Ye said, he remembered that they are cultivators, with infinite possibilities, instead of wallowing in self-pity, they should think of a solution sooner.
Even Li Ye was willing to put aside his Spirit Plant to help him think of a solution, so why was he hesitating?
...
The two quickly left the sect through the Transmission Hall.
The news of their departure naturally couldn’t escape the attention of True Man Suoxing who had been monitoring the area.
The True Man was still sitting on the misty mountain, surrounded by a pile of fish as high as a mountain, smiling as he spoke to the empty space nearby:
"Senior Brother, it’s been over ten years, do you think that old guy realizes his mistakes?"
The Sect Leader’s voice came from afar: "He doesn’t think he’s wrong, but according to the sect’s rules, he indeed is.
The way you want to pave the way for your apprentice...
Do you really just want that guy to feel gratitude and pass on some array knowledge to your apprentice?"
--- Su Ya’s grandfather is considered a Grandmaster of the sect’s arrays, otherwise that guy wouldn’t have been planted in Huiya Grotto Heaven, but rather would be in Demon Suppression Valley.
Usually, the construction of a Grotto Heaven requires the combined efforts of three or four Array Grandmasters, yet Huiya Grotto Heaven was completed solely by Su Ya’s grandfather, and it belongs to the top quality batch among the Grotto Heavens.
Even though he hasn’t reached the Nascent Soul stage, if he did, he would definitely take it to the next level.
It’s a pity that even a genius of such caliber, if he makes a mistake, he must accept punishment.
But there is sentiment beyond legal principles.
If someone can help him reduce his guilt, the Sect Leader doesn’t mind letting him out.
True Man Suoxing knew this situation, which is why he hinted at Li Ye.
They joke around often, but beyond their relationship as Senior and Junior Brothers, they also have the roles of Sect Leader and disciple.
Some things must be taken seriously.
"That old guy’s arrays are indeed good, I just want him to teach Little Ye, and incidentally... it would be great to confirm the Grotto Heaven after the Golden Core stage."
"I want to teach Li Ye the World Nourishing Pill Method, what do you think, Senior Brother?"
After a brief silence, the Sect Leader replied: "His merits are not enough, after all, the World Nourishing Pill Method is one of the sect’s top heritages."
For an ordinary person, accumulating enough merits for this top heritage might take a millennium, but some geniuses defy conventional logic.
If Li Ye can truly accomplish it, the Sect Leader wouldn’t withhold it.
"Then we’ll just wait and see."
"Oh, by the way, Senior Brother, take these fish with you."
True Man Suoxing waved his hand, and the pile of fish enveloped by the Starlight Ring flew to the side.
The Sect Leader was a bit speechless over the sheer amount of fish, asking:
"How long are you planning to let that beaver keep catching? Weichuan has subtly mentioned it to me several times."
"Besides, the fish in Cloud Mist Lake are not infinite, what if they’re all caught?"
The True Man replied unhurriedly: "Not enough yet, that creature has been wild for a long time outside.
If it’s not properly disciplined, it’s not acceptable.
As for Grandmaster Weichuan... you’ll have to bear the pressure on your shoulders, Senior Brother. Too much motherly care spoils the child!"
The only response from the Sect Leader was a cold snort.
...
Huiya Marketplace.
When Li Ye came out of the Four Seasons Tower and looked at the familiar scenery, he couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional.
It was here that he started, then step by step advanced through Silver Moon Grass and barley, eventually entering the Four Seasons Sect.
From an ordinary loose cultivator, he became an Inner Sect Disciple of the Four Seasons Sect, and is now close to achieving the Golden Core.
Regardless of who mentions this experience, they would probably praise him as a genius.
Walking beside him, Su Ya had already adjusted his mood, and felt a different kind of emotion looking at this marketplace: "Ah, coming here again feels different."
"Huiya Grotto Heaven will take some time to be opened, I’ll go ask the Golden Core True Man who guards this place if we can go in first.
Didn’t you have other things to do, Junior Brother? Let’s split up and contact each other with the Sound Transmission Talisman later."
Su Ya waved at Li Ye and left.
Li Ye originally wanted to ask if he didn’t need to go as well.
But after thinking for a moment, he decided not to.
Watching him leave, Li Ye suddenly felt a bit conflicted about what to do, as the Potato Flood Dragon hadn’t been delivered yet.
Maybe he should go find Senior Brother Qian?
With this thought, he returned to the Four Seasons Tower.
He quickly found Senior Brother Qian in an Artifact Refining Room underground, but he wasn’t alone, there was also a disciple of the Mo Family.
"Oh." Senior Brother Qian was pleasantly surprised to see Li Ye: "Why did you suddenly come back, didn’t you say you’ll come after some time?"
Li Ye smiled and simply said he suddenly felt like coming back, not mentioning anything about Su Ya, and then looked at a Golden Armor Divine General about three people tall at the center of the Artifact Refining Room.
At first glance, it seemed like a type of Guardian God puppet, but this Divine General Puppet wasn’t entirely covered in armor.
Instead, it exposed muscular arms, with only the upper half of the face covered by a mask, showing sharply defined cheeks.
If it weren’t devoid of any signs of life, Li Ye might have thought it was a person standing there in golden armor.
Li Ye found the material of the Golden Armor Divine General familiar.
Isn’t it made of the bamboo planks of Bamboo Wood Ants? But it’s just plain bamboo planks, without the body of the Bamboo Wood Ants inside.
Both Senior Brother Qian and the Mo Family cultivator noticed Li Ye’s puzzled expression. They exchanged glances, and the Mo Family cultivator introduced:
"This puppet is thanks to the help of Taoist Friend Li."
"Its materials come from the ant nest beyond the sky,
The Mo Family cultivator pointed at the Golden Armor Divine General with a finger.
The general’s armor and body began to transform, turning from a mighty divine general into a golden lance engraved with coiling dragon patterns.
Li Ye was amazed.
"Its transformative capability seems somewhat like the Bamboo Wood Ants, yet this is obviously metal."
"May I touch this lance?"
"Of course." The Mo Family cultivator teased, "The material is quite special."
Just how special?
Li Ye reached out and gripped the lance, feeling the chill of metal at his touch, yet wielding it was as easy as a bamboo staff, even though he’d never wielded a spear before, he could still perform a few spear tricks.
Even more astonishing, the lance could adjust its weight and size according to his strength, turning into the most suitable form for him.
He placed the lance down and praised, "It’s really remarkable."
"Although I don’t know how to use such a weapon, any other cultivator would surely love it."
Hearing his praise, both Senior Brother Qian and the Mo Family cultivator beamed.
The latter revealed, "This material was made from the sap of a special Spirit Plant within the ant nest.
It has an indescribable capacity and expandability for Spiritual Qi, the first batch of Bamboo Wood Ants over there has already started collecting the sap of this Spirit Plant and incorporating it into the nest.
I believe the sect has already sent a message to inform Taoist Friend Li about this, right?"
Li Ye thought for a moment, realizing there were indeed some messages he hadn’t read... but who has the time to write letters?
Shouldn’t such important matters be communicated directly?
The Mo Family cultivator saw the change in Li Ye’s expression and knew there was something going on, but didn’t question further, he invited:
"Now that Taoist Friend Li is here."
"Why don’t we make a puppet to assist you in safeguarding, and in the meantime craft a weapon of your choice?"
"If this Spiritual Material is well cultivated, it can be used as a Magical Treasure, what do you think?"
Li Ye blinked.
He had to admit he was a bit tempted.
However, his only concern was whether it would interfere with the exploration of Huiya Grotto Heaven?
After all, that matter is very important.
If it doesn’t interfere with business, he would love to try out such a novel thing.
