Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 572 - 293, Cicada Palace Seven Methods, request for secret techniques_2
She opened the Pill’s wax seal, scraped off a layer of medicinal powder, carefully placed it in her mouth, and tasted it.
This True Spirit Pill is genuine; it can indeed enhance the Magic Power of Nascent Soul Cultivators.
Sensing that her Nascent Soul had received significant nourishment, a hint of joy appeared on Yan Luanqing’s refined face, and she acknowledged with a slight inclination of her Qiufu.
After taking this True Spirit Pill, although she was still some distance from the Mid-stage Nascent Soul, this Pill was worth at least fifty years of her arduous cultivation.
As for the "Yin and Yang Harmony Pact"... since Junior Brother Chang wishes to borrow it, let him do so...
Yan Luanqing glanced reluctantly at the Pill Bottle in her palm, hesitated for a moment, and finally made her decision. She took out an ancient book from her Sleeve and handed it to Xu Xing.
The Immeasurable Sect was just a Small faction and simply lacked the power to refine Nascent Soul-level Pills. Such Pills were usually purchased from the Chu State’s Pill Cauldron Sect. Obtaining one in two hundred years would already be considered a sign of the Immeasurable Sect’s considerable wealth. Of course, this was not entirely the fault of the Immeasurable Sect; after all, Pills for the Nascent Soul realm and Nascent Soul Stage were inherently scarce. The Pill Cauldron Sect might not even fire up its furnace to refine Nascent Soul realm Pills once in fifty years.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Yan, for your assistance." Xu Xing took the ancient book, scanned it with his Divine Sense, then placed it in his storage bag and bowed to Yan Luanqing in gratitude.
To borrow this dual cultivation secret manual, giving Yan Luanqing a True Spirit Pill might have seemed like a poor trade for him. But in fact, he was the one who had benefited greatly from this exchange. Dual cultivation Cultivation Methods were not as common as general techniques. Apart from sects like the Red Dust Pavilion, which were akin to Brothels, such techniques were extremely rare among the various sects. If he and Yan Luanqing had not been from the same sect, the price to exchange for the "Yin and Yang Harmony Pact" would have been far greater than a single True Spirit Pill.
"Sister Yan, Junior Brother Chang, this old man will take his leave first and return to my Cave Mansion." After waiting a long time and seeing Xu Xing had no intention of offering another "True Spirit Pill," Ze Sheng Ancestor cursed inwardly, then found an excuse and departed directly.
When people leave, the tea cools quickly.
He hadn’t even passed away yet, but Yan Luanqing and "Chang Kun" were already showing him some disrespect.
However, he could do nothing about it. After all, once he died, the Ze Sheng lineage would still require the protection of these two.
As for the Moon Palace Seven Methods, it was the inheritance of the Immeasurable Sect. It was understandable that Xu Xing wouldn’t offer it to him as a favor.
"Farewell!"
"Farewell!"
Seeing Ze Sheng Ancestor leave, Xu Xing and Yan Luanqing had no intention of remaining in the Great Hall. They bowed to each other and departed instantly.
***
「East Huangzhou.」
In the Outer Sea of the Wangchuan Sea, on a Nameless Isle, Chi Yuan slowly descended from the clouds, his feet landing on a Reef. A hint of astonishment crossed his face.
How is this possible... After he entered the Outer Sea of Wangchuan Sea, his aura vanished completely? His brow furrowed deeply, his expression a mixture of shock and uncertainty.
The price he had paid to intercept Xu Xing this time was not insignificant. Every moment he, a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch, spent outside his Cave, he was consuming his own Lifespan. Furthermore, during his battle with Xu Xing, he had even sacrificed 1,500 years of his cultivation.
Could it be...
Has he escaped the Outer Sea’s Array?
Chi Yuan gazed towards the horizon of the Wangchuan Sea. All Cultivators in East Huangzhou knew that the Outer Sea of Wangchuan Sea was many times vaster than the Inner Sea, its full extent impossible to perceive. However, with the speed of a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch, one could traverse the Outer Sea of Wangchuan Sea and reach its edge in less than a day. It was just that once they reached the Outer Sea of Wangchuan Sea, Nascent Soul Saint Monarchs could not explore the regions that lay even farther beyond. This was because the Outer Sea contained a natural Array that prevented Nascent Soul Saint Monarchs from exploring the world beyond.
Ancestor Xuancheng Ascended, breaking through the impasse, but even he failed to solve this problem...
Chi Yuan sighed.
My only option is to try and divine Dai Ji’s whereabouts, now that he has abducted her...
He pondered for a moment, then retrieved a Jade Box from his Sleeve.
He opened the Jade Box. Inside lay a green jade turtle shell.
Next, he coated the turtle shell with vermilion ink, conjured a flame in his palm, and began to burn it.
Using lots to determine fate, burning the turtle shell to observe the omens... this is the Art of Divination! Chi Yuan mused.
A moment later, the vermilion-coated green jade turtle shell slowly cracked, revealing the character for ’South.’
What does this mean?
South...
Could it be that he has left East Huangzhou and reached one of the outer Lu Continents? Chi Yuan frowned, lost in thought.
The Flying Feather Immortal Palace was heir to the ancient Feather Transformation Immortal Sect, and within the Ancient Books preserved by the Feather Transformation Immortal Sect, there were records of Lu Continents beyond East Huangzhou. As a Sect occupying a part of the Inner Sea of Wangchuan Sea, the Flying Feather Immortal Palace had been trying for years to venture beyond East Huangzhou and find other Lu Continents.
It is a matter of timing and fate.
If he returns to East Huangzhou next time, perhaps I can speak with him.
It’s impossible to kill him now!
Chi Yuan sighed again.
***
「Nanyan Continent.」
In North Yue Country, at the Immeasurable Sect, Xu Xing, having just finished lecturing his disciples, was unaware that Chi Yuan had once again used the Art of Divination to search for him.
"Uncle Chang, during this lecture, did you happen to find any disciples who caught your eye?" Gu Chengbin inquired with a smile, keeping half a step behind Xu Xing. "If so, please do not hesitate to say."
He had not expected it. Xu Xing, despite having cultivated for only half the time Gu Chengbin had, possessed a far deeper understanding of the Dao of Cultivation than him. Xu Xing’s understanding even surpassed that of Ze Sheng Ancestor, who was nearing the end of his life. Just moments ago, during the lecture, Ze Sheng Ancestor, who had been concealed nearby, had personally sent him a voice transmission admitting that he himself was inferior to ’Chang Kun.’
"Sect Master is too kind," Xu Xing shook his head, declining Gu Chengbin’s offer. "I have no intention of taking disciples at present."
With my aptitude, I might ascend to immortality while my disciples are still struggling at the lowest rungs of the Cultivation World.
It would be better not to accept such disciples.
I have no desire to act like a parent to my disciples.
"Indeed, indeed..." Gu Chengbin nodded in profound agreement. "Uncle Chang has only recently reached the Nascent Soul realm and is still young. It is quite normal not to be considering disciples at this time."
If not for the urging from other Cultivators within the Sect, he would not have wished to trouble Xu Xing with this matter and risk his displeasure. But unfortunately, too many interests were tied to this new Nascent Soul Ancestor who had recently joined their Sect. Moreover, unlike Ze Sheng Ancestor or Golden Rainbow Ancestor, Xu Xing had no clan of his own with whom to share these benefits.
"However, my Cave Mansion is in need of a few attendants for cleaning duties..." Xu Xing, ever observant, quickly detected a subtle change in Gu Chengbin’s demeanor. After a moment’s thought, he continued, "If there are suitable individuals, Sect Master, you could recommend one or two."
The best way to integrate into a Sect is to align with its interest groups.
I can refuse to take disciples, but I mustn’t remain completely detached and continue to act like a Freelance Cultivator.
"Attendants for cleaning?" Gu Chengbin understood his unspoken meaning immediately.
"In a few days, I will arrange for some direct descendants from several families to enter Uncle Chang’s Cave Mansion to serve as cleaning attendants," he replied.
"That would be acceptable." Xu Xing smiled faintly and nodded. "However, do not send disciples with overly high aptitude. Otherwise, they will only be met with a closed door at my Cave Mansion, which would not benefit the Sect."
"By the way, how are the preparations for the Nascent Soul Ceremony progressing? Have there been any movements from the Sects in North Yue Country?" he then inquired.
North Yue Country was merely a small nation. The addition of another Nascent Soul Ancestor would inevitably disrupt the established power structure among its various Sects. This was a factor that could not be ignored.
"The Silver Ring Zhai’s sphere of influence has contracted, and they are continually recalling their members. As for the other Sects... there have been no unusual movements," Gu Chengbin replied after a moment’s thought.
Apart from Silver Ring Zhai, which was a sworn enemy of the Immeasurable Sect, the other Sects were neither allies nor foes. Thus, they naturally saw no need for any significant actions. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Silver Ring Zhai’s reaction is as expected; they must have guessed Ze Sheng Ancestor’s intentions and are consolidating their power to cope with the pressure. Xu Xing commented briefly on this and then dismissed the matter.
"Keep an eye on the Extreme Heart Sect and Phantom Valley," he advised Gu Chengbin. "Those two Sects have always been close to Silver Ring Zhai."
In the Fate Deduction, those two Sects jointly attacked the Immeasurable Sect’s mountain gate.
Times have changed, so the Extreme Heart Sect and Phantom Valley might not assist Silver Ring Zhai now, but we must still be vigilant.
"Yes, Uncle Chang." Hearing this, Gu Chengbin nodded promptly in agreement.
Simultaneously, some of Gu Chengbin’s suspicions regarding Xu Xing began to dissipate.
