Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 315 - 313 The Handyman
Chapter 315: Chapter 313: The Handyman
Chapter 315 -313: The Handyman
Time flies swiftly; in the blink of an eye, four years had passed.
The days within the Fierce Sun Dao Palace might have been mundane, but Ning Daoran cast aside the matter of Feng Yinghai and the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique, and devoted himself entirely to cultivating the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture, living a particularly fulfilling life.
This year, he reached the age of two hundred and eighteen, and his cultivation of the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture attained the Thirteenth Layer!
The flesh refined by the Thirteenth Layer of the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture was exceedingly solid, and the Embrace Pill Dragon Demon Power within his Dantian became denser and richer in color, vaguely hinting at the Mid-stage Baodan Core experience.
At this time, Ning Daoran’s physical combat ability would probably be stronger than that of an average cultivator at the Middle-stage Baodan Core!
Moreover, during this year, he adjusted his apparent cultivation to the Qi Refining Ninth Level, which should also be close enough.
…
Early in the morning, the voice of an Inner Sect Disciple came from outside the medicine garden.
“Is Junior Brother Ning there?”
A burly Inner Sect Disciple with thick brows and large eyes stood outside the gate and said, “I am Zhuang Xiang from the Inner Fire Feather Hall. Following the orders of our Master, I am here to congratulate Junior Brother Ning on his promotion to the Inner Sect and to welcome you to join our Fire Feather Hall!”
‘Fire Feather Hall?’
Ning Daoran frowned slightly; this name sounded very familiar, as if Senior Brother Lin Sheng’s tangkou in the Chaotic Sect was also called this. Could it be that the True Yang Peak simply copied the name from Fierce Sun Dao Palace without any change?
Great Elder Gongyang Yan really had… no sense of copyright at all!
“Eh?”
Deep within the medicine garden, Wu Qingyuan’s figure appeared, saying, “Zhuang Xiang, are you sure Ning Cheng is qualified to join Fire Feather Hall?”
“Indeed!”
Zhuang Xiang replied respectfully, “To report to Master Wu, Junior Brother Ning’s name was personally selected by Master, mentioning that four years ago, Junior Brother Ning made great contributions during the trial in Cold Soul Valley. Plus, now that he has reached the Qi Refining Ninth Level, Master specifically instructed for Junior Brother Ning to join Fire Feather Hall, to re-enter Cold Soul Valley with the fellow disciples and seek an opportunity to establish his Foundation early.”
“If that’s the case…”
Wu Qingyuan turned to Ning Daoran: “Little Ningzi, I can’t obstruct your path to Foundation Establishment. Go with Zhuang Xiang, the resources in Fire Feather Hall are undoubtedly much better than those in the medicine garden.”
“Yes.”
Ning Daoran nodded, bowed with his fists clasped, and said, “Thank you, Master Wu, for your care over these years. Ning Cheng pays his respects!”
“Hmph, this kid…”
Wu Qingyuan shook his head with a smile, waved his hand, and then walked back deeper into the medicine garden with the support of his cane.
Ning Daoran took the Jade Talisman back, packed his luggage, and followed Zhuang Xiang to Fire Feather Hall.
…
Fire Feather Hall was located on a mountain of the second column within the Fierce Sun Dao Palace, where the concentration of Spiritual Energy was roughly at Second Order High Grade standard, already quite exceptional, far surpassing that of the medicine garden.
Ning Daoran changed into the deep red attire of a Fire Feather Hall disciple, with his living quarters being a simple Cave Mansion shared by three people. The other two roommates were Zhuang Xiang and another, taller and thinner-looking Bao Lei. Both were at Perfect Qi Refining, only one step away from establishing their Foundation.
Without a doubt, they were typical Inner Sect cannon fodder.
Then, merely three days after joining the Fire Feather Hall, a mission for cultivation practice was announced, and more than seventy Fire Feather Hall disciples were about to start their trial in Cold Soul Valley.
According to the mission statement, this group of Fire Feather Hall disciples needed to explore the area around Second Gully within Cold Soul Valley for opportunities, which was much deeper into the valley than the Ling Han Mountain Range ventured before, one could imagine.
Coincidentally, Ning Daoran was also on the list.
He sighed, thinking that the style of the Fierce Sun Dao Palace… seemed even worse than the Chaotic Sect.
At this moment, Ning Daoran felt somewhat helpless. He had left the Chaotic Sect at the age of one hundred and forty after achieving Core Formation, and now, after becoming accustomed to various Sects and Cultivation forces, he eventually found that the moral integrity of the Chaotic Sect was actually the best among them. Even one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects like Fierce Sun Dao Palace had such distasteful methods.
In order to get more Ice Soul Divine Stones, the Fierce Sun Dao Palace really didn’t regard the lives of its disciples as lives at all. The entire Sect ran continuously like a meat grinder, with disciples being the meat.
“Junior Brother Ning.”
Bao Lei showed a cautious expression and said, “This time our target is Second Gully, and given that Junior Brother Ning has just joined Fire Feather Hall… you must be careful, if necessary… stick close to Senior Brother Zhuang and me. Even if we don’t collect many Ice Soul Divine Stones, at least by following us, there might be a chance to return alive.”
“That’s right.”
Zhuang Xiang spoke in a solemn voice, “Junior Brother Bao and I have ventured to the Second Gully three times, returning safely each time with only minor frostbites. Sticking close to us will definitely be right.”
“Thank you, both Senior Brothers!”
…
Time flew swiftly, and soon the day of the trial arrived.
That afternoon, more than seventy Inner Sect disciples of the Fire Feather Hall gathered together. The majority were at Perfect Qi Refining and, of course, there were also a few disciples at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment. These Early-stage disciples acted with a sense of superiority over the Qi Refinement Realm disciples, ordering them around, needless to mention.
“Junior Brother Ning, stick close to us!”
The moment the prohibition was opened, Zhuang Xiang dashed forward, saying, “We have to be fast; we must reach Second Gully before the others to harvest the first batch of condensed Ice Soul Divine Stones!”
“Let’s go!”
Bao Lei summoned a flying artifact and rushed into the forbidden land at low altitude together with Zhuang Xiang.
Ning Daoran also took out a leaf-shaped flying artifact, gently landed above, and then followed the two senior brothers through the biting cold wind.
Soon after, they crossed the Ling Han Mountain Range area, where the cold seemed even sharper. Zhuang Xiang transmitted his voice directly: “Junior brothers, the cold here penetrates the heart. There’s no need to hold back anymore. Immediately run the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique to its utmost!”
Instantly, the three of them simultaneously exerted their powers.
Ning Daoran, however, frowned. He had just joined the Fire Feather Hall and had been promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple, but the Sect had been slow to give him the fifth chapter of the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique. As a result, the furnace fires of the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique, which were at Small Accomplishment Stage just like his, seemed to burn fiercer for Zhuang Xiang and Bao Lei than for him!
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Not long after, not only was the sky filled with biting cold wind, but also hail mixed within the cold gusts, making it impossible to continue flying.
Zhuang Xiang and Bao Lei landed side by side and summoned the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique to form a small domain of flames around their bodies to combat the severe cold, while Ning Daoran followed behind, like a little brother.
“There’s something here.”
Zhuang Xiang operated his mana, and from the mix of ice and sand, he sucked out a small Ice Soul Divine Stone. After wiping it, he put it into his Storage Bag. Not long after, Bao Lei also found an Ice Soul Divine Stone beneath the ice and snow, showing much more happiness on his face.
The two in the front continuously made gains, while Ning Daoran walking behind gained nothing.
“Junior Brother Ning, don’t get separated.”
Zhuang Xiang said sternly: “Around Second Gully, demon beasts are known to lurk. The three of us together give off a stronger presence, which might prevent these demon beasts from causing trouble. If one walks alone, it’s very easy to be ambushed by a demon beast and lose one’s life here.”
Bao Lei nodded: “That’s right. During previous experiences, quite a few fellow disciples have suffered the consequences of moving alone. We must not repeat the same mistake.”
“Yes, rest assured, senior brothers.”
Ning Daoran nodded, finally understanding why these two senior brothers were so eager – it was not out of concern for their junior brother but to keep themselves strong in numbers to scare off demon beasts. Yet the Ice Soul Divine Stones they obtained never once seemed to be meant to be shared with him.
They say the Immortal Path values selfishness, but these two are just too selfish, treating Ning Daoran like a mere tool person.
…
An hour later.
The trio ventured deeper into Second Gully, where the chill grew even sharper. Zhuang Xiang and Bao Lei each consumed an elixir pill to replenish mana and said nothing to Ning Daoran who was shivering behind them. The Storage Bags at their waists were bulging, each having collected quite a few Ice Soul Divine Stones. In comparison, Ning Daoran still hadn’t found a single one.
“Senior brothers…”
Ning Daoran frowned and looked ahead. His Golden Core Divine Sense sensed a deadly chill approaching and said, “It’s getting colder ahead. We should return or move sideways. We really can’t go any deeper—I’m worried accidents will happen.”
“We’ve just reached the middle part of Second Gully. The real large Ice Soul Divine Stones are all formed in deeper areas.”
Zhuang Xiang showed a hint of displeasure: “Does Junior Brother Ning wish to retreat now? If so, Junior Brother Ning can go back on his own. It’s also feasible for Junior Brother Bao and I to continue together.”
“Junior Brother Ning.”
Bao Lei sneered: “Does Junior Brother Ning feel that following us without any gains isn’t quite right? Humph, both Senior Brother Zhuang and I have reached the Perfect Qi Refining, and it’s already very considerate of us to bring Junior Brother Ning along. If Junior Brother Ning harbors such self-interest… then we might as well part ways, as we owe the junior brother nothing.”
“In that case…”
Ning Daoran steeled his heart and said: “I’m withdrawing, senior brothers take care.”
“Fine!”
Zhuang Xiang turned around, his eyes shooting a cold chill in the cold night: “Since that is the case, junior brother can do as you please.”
Having said that, the two continued to forge ahead against the chill, seeking the opportunities deep within Second Gully.
Ning Daoran turned to leave and hadn’t gone far when he extinguished the furnace of the True Yang Furnace Technique and instead operated the Eternal Green Technique and Dragon Demon Heart Scripture to resist the cold. The realm of the Eternal Green Technique feared no bitter cold, and the true dragon’s boiling blood wrought by the Dragon Demon Heart Scripture was fiery hot. As such, Ning Daoran walked in the middle of Second Gully without feeling the slightest discomfort.
…
Not long after, in the depths of Second Gully.
Ning Daoran, dressed in red, walked through the storm of ice and snow. A glance caught a few flickering starlights on the distant hill – it was several Foundation Establishment Disciple of the Fire Feather Hall.
Regrettably, those Foundation Establishment individuals did not dare to venture deep into the heartland of Second Gully and had returned early.
This was all the better. The only person who truly entered the heartland of Second Gully was Ning Daoran alone.
After passing an ice mound, the area ahead was filled with bright, sparkling stones!
There lay a treasure trove of Ice Soul Divine Stones!
Ning Daoran dashed over and started collecting the Ice Soul Divine Stones with the Evergreen Technique, swiftly filling his Storage Bag with a large pile of the precious stones.
“Hmm?”
He frowned. A gigantic beast appeared dozens of yards away atop the ice mound – a Frost Demon Beast at the Second-stage Late-stage, guarding the treasure as expected.
But it wasn’t suitable for him to slay it; the death of a demon beast at the Late Stage Foundation Establishment could potentially arouse the suspicion of the higher-ups from the Fierce Sun Dao Palace.
Therefore, he immediately used the Soul Suppressing Book!
“Whoosh!”
A tender golden vein whipped through the air.
Half a minute later, the Late Stage Foundation Establishment demon beast finally came to its senses. It was like it had seen a ghost, clutching its head and roaring as it ran wildly, quickly disappearing without a trace.
