I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 536: Cultivation Technique 1 for 2
Peach Blossom Plain.
The incense in Taohua Temple was flourishing, and in Taohua Village, autumn felt like spring.
Shen Ying had just finished her cultivation session and, with Xiaocui’s assistance, took a bath and changed clothes. Then she went to sit on a lounge chair in the backyard of the manor, swaying gently, sipping tea, and basking in the sun.
"Miss, your demeanor now is almost identical to the Young Master," Xiaocui laughed.
Shen Ying gave a lazy smile, lightly brushing her hair aside, and then let her fingertips trail down gracefully, sketching a beautiful curve, "I’ve been sharing a bed with Lu Lang for three years, becoming more and more alike, isn’t that quite normal?"
Shen Ying’s alluring demeanor made Xiaocui, who interacted with her daily, blush deeply. "If the Young Master were here, he would definitely not be able to resist ’eating you up’ right now."
"Hehe, really?"
Shen Ying’s lips curled up, her eyes twinkling, wondering whether to invite Lu Zheng over tonight to satisfy him thoroughly.
Just at that moment...
"Lu Lang! Huh? What’s happening?"
Shen Ying’s eyes flickered with a flash of worry that quickly vanished. She instructed the Eighteen Celestial Maidens to be prepared, and her figure flickered, disappearing instantly.
The next moment, Shen Ying appeared at the edge of the Peach Grove, looking ahead to see Lu Zheng walking side by side with a youth in white.
The youth in white was unfamiliar to her, but his aura was very familiar, exactly that of the formidable Ghost King who had come alone that day.
Seeing Shen Ying appear, the youth in white retracted his aura, cupped his hands in salute, "Wen Jiong from Wu Gou Mountain in the Netherworld, greets Madam."
"Lu Lang?" Shen Ying looked at Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng nodded, saying, "Due to an unexpected event, Fellow Daoist Wen and I met again in the Netherworld. It so happened that he recently acquired the ’Soul Refining Chapter’, so we came along."
Seeing Lu Zheng’s usual demeanor, nodding and smiling at her reassuringly, Shen Ying finally relaxed but still secretly notified the Eighteen Celestial Maidens not to appear, just in case.
Then she smiled and gestured politely.
"Please!"
"Madam, you’re too kind. Please!"
The three returned to the front hall of Taohua Village, sat down, and Lu Zheng recounted how he had worked at the Golden Extinction Hall, coincidentally chased the Grand Hall Master into the Netherworld, and happened to break the array, thus having the chance to vanquish the bone skeleton.
Wen Jiong smiled slightly, "Young Master Lu is righteous, admirable. If I were to conceal anything further, I would be too discourteous. I trust Young Master Lu’s character and judgment."
Shen Ying looked at Lu Zheng with love in her eyes, and Lu Zheng winked at her.
"Let’s discuss business first." Lu Zheng looked at Shen Ying.
Shen Ying nodded, then took out a human skin scroll from the sleeve of her left hand.
Wen Jiong said, "I also need to borrow Madam’s study to transcribe a copy."
"Naturally, no problem, please."
Then the three moved to the study, where Shen Ying provided blank books, ink, and brushes.
When Wen Jiong received the ’Refining Yang Chapter’ human skin scroll, he was completely relieved.
With a slight smile, he waved his hand, and two human skin scrolls appeared on the table.
"The ’Bone Refining Chapter’ is not suitable for Madam. This is a ’Refining the Nether Chapter’ I acquired earlier, which is beneficial for Madam’s cultivation."
"This..."
"Young Master Lu is straightforward, and I’m not someone who can’t distinguish right from wrong. Madam, feel free to copy."
Shen Ying couldn’t help but look at Lu Zheng, who then looked at Wen Jiong.
Wen Jiong smiled, "Didn’t I mention to Fellow Daoist before, the ’Seven Obscure Classics’ is merely something I stumbled upon. It’s precious, yet not so precious. It’s just something of its kind."
Lu Zheng nodded, cupping his hands, "Thank you for your thoughtful gesture, Fellow Daoist Wen. I will thank you on behalf of Madam."
"You’re welcome."
Then, Wen Jiong leaned over the table to transcribe the ’Refining Yang Chapter’, while Lu Zheng and Shen Ying each took a book to transcribe the ’Soul Refining Chapter’ and the ’Refining the Nether Chapter’.
While transcribing the ’Refining the Nether Chapter’, Lu Zheng suddenly had a flash in his eyes, a mysterious smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
An hour later, the transcription was complete. They exchanged the originals and returned to the front hall to serve tea to their guest.
"Excellent tea!" Wen Jiong sighed, "I haven’t had such fragrant tea in over a hundred years."
Shen Ying smiled, "These tea leaves were picked by my husband from an old tea tree on Ling Mountain. We still have some in the village; we can give Fellow Daoist Wen some to take with you later."
Wen Jiong shook his head, "No need. The Yin Qi in the Netherworld is too heavy. The tea leaves would soon be immersed in it and lose their fragrance."
Lu Zheng couldn’t help but ask, "Does Fellow Daoist Wen not often visit the mortal world?"
Wen Jiong nodded, "Humans and ghosts have different paths. The Netherworld is my home. Moreover, there’s no one left in the mortal world I care about. Why return? To see the changing landscapes and the transience of things?"
"Fellow Daoist Wen seems quite open-minded," Shen Ying laughed, "I don’t wish to enter the Netherworld. Even just witnessing the prosperous world is far better than going to the Netherworld."
Wen Jiong couldn’t help but chuckle, "Madam is now cultivating the Incense and Candle Divine Dao, with the peach tree rooted in the earth. Dual cultivation is far more promising than us wandering spirits."
"Fellow Daoist Wen’s cultivation is profound, and now with the newly acquired ’Seven Obscure Classics’, you will surely achieve the status of a Ghost Immortal and live eternally."
"Then I’ll rely on your kind words, young master!"
...
After exchanging courtesies, it was evident Wen Jiong was a noble young master of high status.
Not only was his language gentle and courteous, but he also had profound knowledge, was well-read, and could easily engage in various topics with sophistication.
Until they had dinner in Taohua Village and Wen Jiong even provided the address of Wu Gou Mountain to Lu Zheng and Shen Ying, suggesting they could seek his help in the Netherworld if needed. Only then did he take his leave.
"Lu Lang?"
"Hmm?"
"How did you win over this Ghost King?" Shen Ying asked curiously.
Lu Zheng stroked his chin, "Perhaps because I didn’t forget the greater good for small gains."
In this world, interests captivate hearts, let alone the legacy cultivation techniques of a millennial Ghost King. Even Ghost Cultivation Techniques are suitable for the Incense Guardians of the Daoist Sect and the Incense Fire Immortals of the Court.
Yet, Lu Zheng unhesitatingly discarded them as if they were worthless because he had already agreed to mutual exchange with the other party.
Honestly, even Shen Ying was surprised upon hearing Lu Zheng’s actions. Of course, the result was quite delightful.
They not only gained another cultivation technique but also began a budding friendship with an evidently powerful Ghost King of the Netherworld. Can you believe it?
"Lu Lang~"
"Hmm?"
Shen Ying gently leaned against him, "I think you’re amazing~"
"There’s even more amazing!"
Lu Zheng laughed heartily, lifting Shen Ying into his arms and heading towards the backyard.
In the backyard, the Eighteen Celestial Maidens vanished as quickly as they appeared, hiding away, while Lu Zheng carried Shen Ying unhindered straight into the master bedroom.
...
After enjoying a midnight snack, Lu Zheng and Shen Ying relaxed in the cool night breeze.
"By the way," Lu Zheng suddenly remembered something, "when I was transcribing the ’Refining the Nether Chapter’, I discovered something." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
"What is it?"
"The ’Refining the Nether Chapter’ seems to be connected with the ’Little Earth Emperor’s Ghost-Controlling Divine Communication Technique’, and the two can complement each other."
