I Have Countless Past-life Identities-Chapter 38 - 36: Superior Qi Gathering ‘Green Blood and Red Heart’, Prefecture Venerable Bai Qiuyi’s Olive Branch!
[You awaken gently in the Xie Family of Wutong Prefecture, your head aching as if splitting, yet the myriad wounds on your body have already healed perfectly.]
[At this moment, you lift your head and see Xie Qiaoxuan with a smile in his eagle-like eyes, and your uncle, Xie An, with a helpless look on his face.]
["For everything that happened before, I owe you my apologies." Seeing you awake, Xie An hesitated but, after much deliberation, swallowed his pride and sighed heavily.]
[After speaking, he removed his outer garment, took thorns and gave them to Xie Qiaoxuan, then knelt down, "You need not think I’m putting on an act. I take pride in the blood of the Xie Family. Anything that can bring resurgence to our family, I will do without hesitation."]
["You are the champion of the Prefecture Examination, thus now you are correct."]
["Furthermore..."]
["Xie Bridge is far away at the Demon-Suppressing Great Wall, favored by a high elder who accepted him as a direct disciple, having already ascended to the ’Great Innate’. His future prospects will surely surpass the past, I..."]
["Owe you gratitude." Xie An knelt on one knee, still unable to swallow his pride, allowing the thorns to rain down upon his back.]
[Xie Qiaoxuan remained expressionless, exerting great force without holding back, using his Primordial Pill cultivation to whip the greatly advanced Xie An until he bled profusely.]
[You quietly watch, only speaking to stop him after half an incense stick’s time.]
[But in truth, the blurry circumstances from over half a year ago have long faded from your memory.]
[Since you’ve decided to keep moving forward, there’s no need to dwell on past sorrows and joys.]
[However, Xie An indeed owes you.]
[Thus, you calmly accept his gesture, speaking in a serene tone: "Though I’ve not read much, over the past six months, I’ve occasionally perused the Xie Family’s historical texts."]
["Over half a year ago at Xuanqing Lake, due to demon blood, you sought to kill me, creating enmity between us. This was grievance."]
["Half a year later, my grandfather supported my cultivation steadfastly, resisting opposition. Without the Xie Clan, I wouldn’t be triumphant today. This is kindness."]
["The Great Sage once said, repay kindness with kindness, and grievances with straightforwardness. Today, the grudges and kindness with my uncle are offset; from now on, let bygones be bygones."]
[Looking at your youthful demeanor, with the poise of a Grandmaster, without revealing the slightest signs of gratitude or acting, further moved Xie Qiaoxuan and Xie An.]
[Xie An, ashamed, obscures his face and departs, leaving Xie Qiaoxuan to sigh: "The future is boundless." Then, he hands you a ’Qingli Jade Pendant’.]
["This item was personally gifted by your colleague at the Demon Hunting Department, Senior Sister Ruan Xiuxiu from Yunluan Mountain, congratulating you on achieving your wish and ranking as the champion."]
["Furthermore, during the Prefecture Examination, when you collapsed from exhaustion, she supported you back."]
[Upon hearing this, you receive the jade pendant, somewhat dazed, and instinctively touch the Brahma Mirror Sword Talisman dangling at your waist.]
[You’ve unlocked an item: Qingli Jade Pendant]
[The pendant shines with an unblemished green hue, possessing a constant warm quality. Wearing it can cleanse Qi of impurities and maintain mental clarity. It’s a ’famous family’ grade treasure, with a crookedly engraved ’Xiu’ at the back, indicating that the carver may not be skilled.]
[Staring at the pendant for a moment, you furrow your brow, sensing some peculiar sentiments from Ruan Xiuxiu, falling silent.]
[But before you can ponder further, Xie Qiaoxuan speaks:]
["Now that the top ten seats of the Prefecture Examination are set, in three days, you all will pay respects to the ’Master’, that is the Wutong Prefecture Venerable Bai Qiuyi. This person has a mysterious background with deep roots. I’ve heard he thinks highly of you, cherish this opportunity well."]
["Additionally, now that you possess the ’Water and Fire Immortal Robe’ and are at the Martial Pass Foundation Establishment, only the final step remains, yet cultivation through Qi collection, only gathering Heaven and Earth Qi, is the slowest and lowest manner."]
["I have some ties with the Pavilion Master of Zither Sword Pavilion, and incidentally, you also possess the token from Zither Sword Pavilion’s waste. After paying respects to the Master, if you wish to comprehend the ’Martial Temple’, it won’t be swift."] 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
["Moreover, you should ideally reach the peak of your Martial Pass Foundation Establishment before comprehending the Martial Temple, because I’ve heard... the Martial Temple is the best opportunity to break through to ’Great Innate’."]
["Although Zither Sword Pavilion is merely a famous family heritage, it excels in literary elegance, attracting many scholars and poets."]
["Fifty years ago, a distinguished military Confucian of the time was a close friend with the former Pavilion Master. Upon his passing, in melancholy, he bequeathed a ’Green Blood and Red Heart’ painting to Zither Sword Pavilion as a keepsake."]
["Since then, for decades, Zither Sword Pavilion has devotedly revered this painting, specially establishing a Green Blood Red Heart Pool, making the Qi produced by this painting comparable to Yunluan Mountain’s Sword Qi, possessing genuine foundation!"]
["If you can cultivate this Qi and pair it with the ’Fenghuo Langyan’ fist type you acquired from Xiang Zhulu, with matching Qi and fist affinity, upon achieving Great Innate, perhaps you will rule like a king!"]
[Xie Qiaoxuan’s words interrupted your thoughts, allowing your aspirations to grow even grander.]
[You wear the token from Ruan Xiuxiu, pondering when to thank her in person.]
...
Three days later, at Wutong Prefecture.
Song Chai Xin, adorned in brocade attire, rode horseback through the streets, flaunting the prestige of ’Martial Arts Leader’!]
[And harshly slapped the faces of those who once mocked the Xie Family.]
Xie Qiaoxuan, being old, is blind.
Accepted a Half-Demon, without changing name, into the Xie Family.
But now, half a year has passed.
In the end, who takes pride in whom?
In the years to come!
Perhaps a few years, or even decades!
The streets and alleys of Wutong Prefecture will still remember the days when Great Zhao was first established.
In Baoping State, Wutong Prefecture, there was a humble Half-Demon from Xuanqing Lake, who once in the grand event held once every four years, overwhelmed the Celestial Prides of the entire prefecture, unable to lift their heads!
Government Office.
Young martial artists like Song Chai Xin, Xu Zuorong, Jiang Yi among the top ten seats were personally received by ’Master’ Bai Qiuyi.
As per tradition, this elderly gentleman, who appears kind and benevolent, offered them words of encouragement and advice, informing them that if there are matters in the future, they could seek his assistance.
Afterwards, he dismissed the group, leaving only Song Chai Xin, Xu Zuorong, and Jiang Yi behind.
"Jiang Yi of Divine Capital, Xu Zuorong of Demon-Suppressing Great Wall, Song Chai Xin of Xie Family..."
He murmured these names, particularly looking at you with a profound meaning.
"According to the rules, after the prefecture examination, those in the top ten may enjoy government resources and the position of Grade Officer."
"These will be formally notified in a few months, based on the time."
"By then, you can be considered as ’students’ of mine."
"As for you,"
Bai Qiuyi shifted his glance towards Song Chai Xin in front:
"As the Leader of ’Wutong Prefecture’, you have the opportunity to contemplate the Military Sacred Land ’Martial Temple’."
"This opportunity is once in a lifetime, you’d better reach ’Circulation Qi Collection’ within a year."
"The Xie Family does not possess a superior Qi Collection spot, if you do not mind, I have a place of authentic heritage, as your teacher, I can lend you a hand."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi showed some envy, somewhat regretful, glanced at you.
As for Xu Zuorong, he remained calm, even smiled at you:
"Congratulations."
"Not as skilled, couldn’t compete for the qualification to worship ’Martial Temple’, although you are a Half-Demon, I have heard of your achievements in the Demon Hunting Department, if there is a chance, come to the Demon-Suppressing Great Wall, you and I can compete once more."
"Besides..."
"If you truly wish to erase the world’s prejudices against you."
"Personally enter the Demon Suppression Border, directly face the forces of Great Demon and Monster, use the blood stained by the fist in your hand as the best proof!"
"Though the Demon Hunting Department is indeed commendable, slaying numerous demons in disguise and covert forces, it is ultimately not as direct as the Border Army."
Having said that, he nodded towards Bai Qiuyi, Xu Zuorong left freely.
Since then, within fifty years, he never returned to Wutong Prefecture.
Song Chai Xin gazed at the kind-faced Prefecture Venerable Bai Qiuyi before him.
There was always something amiss in his heart, and faintly, there seemed to be a feeling of bloodline connection.
"Isn’t the olive branch tossed by this ’Master’ too straightforward?"
Thinking of Xie Family and Zither Sword Pavilion, Xie Qiaoxuan and Tantai Yao, Song Chai Xin pondered for a moment.
Still politely declined the goodwill of the elderly man before him, stating that before contemplating the ’Martial Temple’, he would do his best, and then under the elder’s regretful gaze, left the Mansion of the Prefecture Venerable.
Leaving only Jiang Yi, it is unknown what he discussed with Prefecture Venerable Bai Qiuyi.
Later, he became his direct disciple, never returned to Divine Capital.
