Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 744 - 378, Competing for the Oiran (Courtesan) Title

Soon, at the Yunu Pavilion on Sea Monkey Island, Xu Xing found Lady Hua. He informed her that Wen Renlan would take his place as the Temporary Offerings to arrange her rescue.

"Daoist Chang, your kindness this time is something I could not forget even in nine deaths. After I leave Yunu Pavilion, I will definitely present a generous gift to thank you..." Lady Hua said, kneeling and bowing deeply.

During her years in Yunu Pavilion, although she was merely Su Lian Immortal's Maid, she had been forced to serve many guests against her will.

"There's no need for such courtesy. We both hail from the Lower Realm and should naturally support one another," Xu Xing replied.

"Besides... you have a history with Fellow Daoist Jiu Ling. I previously received numerous favors from him, so repaying you also honors Elder Jiu Ling's spirit in heaven."

Xu Xing listened to Lady Hua's grateful words with an inward sneer, not believing her sincerity in the slightest.

However, he was adept at feigning compliance.

Once she's rescued, I'll perform Soul Searching on her to find out exactly where the Broken Dragon Platform's spatial channel to the Upper Realm is located.

As he spoke, Xu Xing's eyes flickered, his mind racing.

Lady Hua's account differed considerably from the information he had gathered on Purple Yin World Demon Island; he instinctively felt she was lying.

After all, he had been inside the Broken Dragon Platform himself and had found no such spatial channel leading to the Upper Realm.

"A few days ago, while sorting through old belongings, I accidentally discovered a hidden compartment in the blueprints for refining the Soul-devouring Bell..."

Just as Xu Xing was about to depart, Lady Hua stopped him. She retrieved a jade slip from her sleeve and handed it to him.

"Unfortunately, to evade my enemies back then, I had to hide in Yunu Pavilion, and all those Treasures were buried beneath Sumeru Island...

"This refining method for the Falling Soul Bell is only the first half; the second half should be on Sumeru Island," Lady Hua finished with a sigh.

"Falling Soul Bell?" Xu Xing registered her words. The fish has taken the bait, he thought. He raised an eyebrow and accepted the jade slip.

From the Seven-Colored Glazed Tile, he had already obtained the complete refining method for the "Falling Soul Bell." He only lacked the necessary materials to begin its creation.

When he first met Lady Hua, he had claimed to be missing the "Falling Soul Bell" refining method. This was merely a ploy to reel her in, making her believe she could use this information to blackmail him.

Now, Lady Hua, the fish, had taken his bait exactly as he had wished.

"Lady Hua, your words seem less than sincere, don't they? But no matter. Once your slave contract is dissolved, it will be acceptable for you to provide me with the complete refining method for the Falling Soul Bell..."

Xu Xing initially feigned displeasure. After a few breaths, however, his expression shifted again, as if he were truly under Lady Hua's sway. He sighed and then spoke these words.

The Falling Soul Bell was an extraordinary Taoist Treasure. It was said, "One toll of the bell, ten thousand souls fall." Even its refining method alone was immensely valuable, comparable to the entire fortune of a Nascent Soul Daoist Lord.

It seems Chang Kun definitely possesses the Spirit Materials to refine the Falling Soul Bell; otherwise, he wouldn't be so covetous of its refining method, Lady Hua deduced instantly upon seeing Xu Xing's reaction.

A trace of sorrow touched her features as she said, "Trapped in this den of vice, my Treasures were forcibly plundered long ago. I can only rely on the meager savings I accumulated back then to secure a path for myself...

"Daoist Chang is a trustworthy person, but I dare not entrust my life entirely into your hands. Thus, I must resort to this measure for some added assurance."

"I certainly hope it is as you say, Lady Hua. Otherwise..." Xu Xing's eyes narrowed, a sliver of killing intent glinting in their depths.

"There is nothing I despise more in life than being deceived."

With that parting shot, Xu Xing snorted coldly and strode out of the Pavilion.

「Several days later.」

Xu Xing departed Sea Monkey Island and arrived at Heavenly Star Island. There, he replaced the Earth Dragon, assuming the guise of "Huang Longzi," and rendezvoused with the three House Elders from the Heavenly Saber Sect who were journeying to the Jade Void Minor World.

"Serve tea to Friend Huanglong."

In the Great Hall of the Su Family, the Old Ancestor of Su Family personally received Xu Xing, instructing Su Fanglin to pour tea for their distinguished guest.

"Our Sect's three House Elders will arrive shortly. We hope Friend Huanglong will be patient with us," the Old Ancestor of Su Family said, his face wreathed in smiles.

However, before he could finish speaking, a formidable Primordial Spirit aura abruptly permeated the hall.

This aura was intensely oppressive, causing the Immortal Maidens and the Su Family members within the Hall to tremble uncontrollably.

Xu Xing, seated on the high seat, looked up. Seeing that this Primordial Spirit aura originated from a Black-robed Scarred Man within the Hall, he couldn't help but glance at the Old Ancestor of Su Family with an inquisitive expression.

This Black-robed Scarred Man had a stalwart, muscular build, was exceptionally tall—around eight and a half feet—and resembled a black iron tower.

"That is Prison Temple Elder Yutao of the Heavenly Saber Sect!" the Old Ancestor of Su Family introduced.

"Yu Tao?" Xu Xing's brow furrowed slightly. The intelligence he had gathered on Heavenly Star Island contained no mention of anyone named Yu Tao within the Heavenly Saber Sect.

It seems the Heavenly Saber Sect has deployed its 'foundation' this time to seize the opportunities within the Jade Void Minor World! Xu Xing mused.

Every school and sect possessed such 'foundations' unknown to the common world. These 'foundations' usually remained hidden, only emerging at critical junctures.

The Heavenly Saber Sect dispatching 'Yu Tao', a Primordial Spirit House Elder not listed in their official records, highlighted the immense importance they placed on this endeavor.

"Fellow Daoist Yu," Xu Xing said, composing himself and offering a respectful salute.

"Daoist Long," Yu Tao responded, returning the salute with cupped fists. He showed no arrogance despite his capabilities and did not look down on Xu Xing merely because "Huang Longzi" had lost his physical body.

After a few breaths, the other two Primordial Spirit House Elders from the Heavenly Saber Sect arrived successively, taking their places beside Yu Tao.

One was a short-haired youth carrying a long knife on his back; the other, a mature, middle-aged woman dressed in a pink palace gown.

Unlike "Yu Tao," Xu Xing recognized these two from the intelligence he had gathered.