Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal-Chapter 246 - 176: I Humbly Request Guidance from Junior Martial Uncle Nanyue!
Upon completion, Zhou Xun sorted these treasures into categories.
Then he opened the door of the cultivation room and walked out.
"Husband, Uncle Erniu and the others have arrived; they’re waiting in the guest reception!"
"Okay, I’ll head over right now!"
Zhou Xun nodded and quickly headed to the guest reception.
"Big Brother!"
"Disciple pays respects to Master!"
"Pays respects to Grandmaster!"
Seeing Zhou Xun’s figure, everyone was quite pleased.
Especially Zhou Jingsong and his wife, who had always relied on Zhou Xun since childhood, were suddenly faced with the dramatic changes of the beast tide.
After Zhou Xun acted alone, it left them without reassurance.
Now, seeing Zhou Xun in good spirits, they found a semblance of security and became more spirited.
"No need for formalities!"
Zhou Xun offered his hands as if to support them and turned his gaze to Wang Erniu.
"After we separated, Yiqing told me about your experiences; Erniu, many thanks to you!"
Though they all left together with Master White Cloud, passing by the demon beasts besieging the city.
On their return to Wangchuan Lake, there were still occasional demon beasts apart from the beast tide.
Among them was a Tier Two High-Grade demon wolf.
Fortunately, Wang Erniu, being a formidable sword cultivator, paired with the Profound Armor Armadillo, successfully slew it.
"If not for the talisman you left me, Big Brother, I wouldn’t have been able to kill it!"
The final strike was made possible by the Golden Saber Talisman Zhou Xun left him.
"By the way, Big Brother, how is the beast tide now?" Wang Erniu asked.
"The beast tide has already retreated; perhaps news will come in a while!" Zhou Xun replied.
"What, the beast tide has retreated!"
"This is great; we can return now!"
Everyone was extremely delighted upon hearing the news.
Especially Wang Erniu’s several children; having grown up in the Red Leaf Square, the retreat of the beast tide meant they could return.
"Didn’t the Immortal City get breached that day? How did the beast tide retreat?" Wang Erniu asked in surprise.
The might of the beast tide was deeply felt by Wang Erniu as he fled from Red Leaf Square.
Now, within just a few days, the formerly formidable demon beasts had retreated so swiftly, changing from attack to defense, truly astonishing him.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun sighed.
"Alas, this matter shouldn’t be hidden from you. Do you still remember the earth-shattering sound from White Cloud Immortal City the day we parted?"
"Of course we remember!" everyone nodded.
"That sound was my Master, Master White Cloud, self-detonating the spirit vein, perishing with the beast swarm!"
"More than sixty percent of Tier Two and above demon beasts perished, with only one out of five Tier Three Great Demons escaping; being leaderless, the beast swarm naturally retreated!"
Remembering his master, who he’d been with just for a month, Zhou Xun also felt admiration.
"Elder White Cloud’s righteousness, I truly admire him!" The crowd unanimously praised.
"However, while the demon beasts retreated, most scattered locally, fleeing to various places; thus, the areas under White Cloud Immortal City are not safe!"
"Jingsong, Wanying, given your low cultivation, it’s better to stay at Wangchuan Lake for now!"
Zhou Xun advised.
"Yes, Master!"
As for Wang Erniu, Zhou Xun wasn’t worried.
He was a sword cultivator, highly skilled, capable of retreating even when encountering Tier Two High-Grade demon beasts.
Without much idle talk, Zhou Xun let them depart.
Soon, Weih Qiuxin sought an audience.
"Qiuxin pays respects to the Island Master!"
Weih Qiuxin, dressed in a sky blue skirt, appeared dignified and graceful.
"Fairy, no need for formalities, please sit!"
Zhou Xun smiled slightly, pointing to the chair in front.
"Thank you, Island Master!"
Upon sitting down, Weih Qiuxin presented a token to Zhou Xun.
"Island Master, this is the manipulation token for the grand array, with the Island Master returning, naturally it should be back to you!"
"During my absence, has anything major occurred at Wangchuan Lake?"
Zhou Xun accepted the token, silently praising Weih Qiuxin for knowing when to advance and retreat.
"Thanks to the Island Master’s blessing, everything at Wangchuan Lake remained stable and peaceful, and the beast swarm did not reach this territory!"
"Instead, the dragon fish I was tasked with has already matured two tails of Tier One High-Grade dragon fish!"
Weih Qiuxin’s voice was gentle as she spoke with confidence.
"Oh?"
"So quickly, there are Tier One High-Grade dragon fishes appearing; Fairy Weih deserves great merit!" Zhou Xun laughed heartily.
Remembering the taste of Red Spirit Dragon Fish, Zhou Xun was lured by cravings.
And that was Tier One Middle-Grade level.
Now it had reached Tier One High-Grade level, and its flavor would surely surpass the past.
Suddenly, he thought of Master Nanyue.
The esteemed junior martial uncle, renowned for his expertise in array formation throughout the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, now stationed at Wangchuan Lake; why not seek his guidance, which would surely benefit himself greatly.
As for revealing talents in array formation, it wasn’t much of a concern.
Perhaps the martial uncle finds it intriguing and teaches him a few things.
He recalled Zhou Buqi mentioning the martial uncle had a great love for gourmet, presenting the spirit fish as a perfect opportunity.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xun found Weih Qiuxin increasingly pleasing.
He then took out a top-grade spiritual artifact and handed it to Weih Qiuxin.
"This Golden Yuan Bowl, proficient in both offense and defense, belongs to top-tier among spiritual artifacts; Fairy can keep it for protection!"
"Thank you, Island Master!"
Weih Qiuxin accepted without hesitation; it was her deserved reward for cultivating the Tier One High-Grade dragon fish.
"By the way, I called you here today for a task I need you to undertake!"
"Please direct me, Island Master!"
Weih Qiuxin agreed without exception.
"Upon your return, in all cultivator markets within Xui Country, release a notice: ’Master Nanyue is stationed at Wangchuan Lake, specially invites all disciples under Master White Cloud to gather!’"
"Master Nanyue!"
Weih Qiuxin was shocked internally.
Master Nanyue’s reputation was highly acclaimed in Xui Country, naturally known to her.
This was someone extremely well-known in the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, a renowned Core Formation Cultivator, now at Wangchuan Lake.
Her Island Master was indeed unfathomable.
Previously joining under Master White Cloud already surprised her greatly; now, deeply connected with another True Pill Cultivator.
Choosing to stay at Wangchuan Lake truly was the best decision of her life.
Resolutely she said:
"Rest assured, Island Master, Qiuxin will spare no effort in this matter!"
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Jingxin Pavilion.
Zhou Xun hosted a banquet for Master Nanyue.
On the stone table, a pot was still cooking spirit fish, precisely one of the two Tier One High-Grade Red Spirit Dragon Fish.
There was also a jar of Top-Grade Peach Blossom Brew.
"The setting sun and lone wild ducks fly together, autumn waters sharing colors with the long sky!"
Master Nanyue recited the couplet on the pavilion softly, then gazed outside.
"Nephew has such literary flair!"
"This place truly has beautiful scenery!"
"Uncle overpraises!" Zhou Xun smiled slightly, personally serving a piece of spirit fish to Master Nanyue’s bowl.
"Try this Red Spirit Dragon Fish, just cultivated two Tier One High-Grade, this is one of them!"
Upon hearing, Master Nanyue was intrigued, took the piece of fish, and slowly placed it in his mouth.
The fish melted upon entry, the flavor extremely delightful, akin to the blossoming of spring flowers, soothing the mind.
"Excellent, excellent, the taste truly is superb!" Master Nanyue nodded repeatedly, then took another bite.
Clearly, he was highly satisfied.
With Master Nanyue’s experience, having tasted various delicacies, acknowledgment of this spirit fish indicated its true excellence in flavor.
"Uncle, please try the Peach Blossom Brew too!"
"This is one of Xui Country’s four famous wines!"
So saying, Zhou Xun poured a cup of spirit wine and offered it over.
"Nephew is so warm today; it seems it’s not just for tasting spirit fish, right?"
Master Nanyue smiled, looking at Zhou Xun.
"Haha, Uncle sees right through it; I won’t keep it a secret,"
"Disciple has also studied the Path of Array, exploring alone for decades without encountering a true mentor, skills lacking; Uncle is the Eastern Wilderness Cultivation Realm’s renowned array master, I kindly ask for Uncle’s guidance!"
