Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 143 - 107: Forging Soldiers, Fuyu, and Loans
Xu Guang felt a bit of a headache; in just over a month, it will be the day of the Celestial Register’s appointment, also the day when General Wei inherits the Fourth-Grade Celestial Register.
The current gap is a bit too large.
’A few days ago, Tang Yuming came over and said that Master Fuqing went with a few Zhenren to Wangdang Mountain. With the Zhenren making a move, they should be able to gather a substantial amount of Spirit Crystals, and Master Fuqing is quite wealthy herself. I wonder if I can ask her for a loan?’
So young and already burdened with a massive debt, it’s really giving me a headache.
’Or should I try Shen Muyu?’
Only after coming to Jiufeng Mountain did I realize Shen Muyu’s special status. He is part of the Sword Seal Institute, which is at the top of the Ninth Institute. Nearly every Sect Leader of Jiufeng Mountain has come from the Sword Seal Institute.
Shen Muyu’s biological father was the head of the Sword Seal Institute and a candidate for the Sect Leader. Later on, for unknown reasons, his junior brother succeeded.
And this junior brother had a very deep relationship with Shen Muyu’s father.
In other words, it’s like having an uncle as a Sect Leader.
Isn’t it true that Shen Muyu can walk unimpeded in Jiufeng Mountain?
He believes that as long as Shen Muyu is willing, he can certainly come up with the Spirit Crystals needed.
However, he visited the Sword Seal Institute twice to see Shen Muyu, but the informing disciple always said he wasn’t there. Who knows where this little rich lady went?
Forget it, I’ll scatter my cultivation first.
Once I’ve scattered my cultivation and look a bit pitiful, I should be able to get a loan from Master Fuqing, right?
...
In Chuannan Prefecture.
A mansion secluded within an estate.
A group of young men and women were talking, led by the current chief disciple of Jiufeng Mountain, Lin Zushan.
This is the villa of the Dragon Gate in Chuannan Prefecture.
The Dragon Gate Technique emphasizes transforming oneself into a dragon; everyone is tall and burly. The leader is named Du Zhen, the sixth in the Inner Sect of Dragon Gate Villa.
"Brother Lin, did that Xu Guang run away?"
Lin Zushan’s face appeared slightly somber, gently twirling the sword tassel in his hand,
"I didn’t expect him to be so timid like a mouse, yet cautious like a fox. It was just some rumors, and he already fled."
Du Zhen showed displeasure, "My brother has already agreed that after the Celestial Register appointment on February Second, he will head to Southern Sichuan. Now that Xu Guang has gone to Jiufeng Mountain, will Shi Moyun still show up?"
Dragon Gate has an irreconcilable grudge with Shi Moyun and the Celestial Destiny Sect’s Master Nanxuan behind him.
Celestial Destiny Sect is skilled in lying low, and eighty years ago, the one lying low in Dragon Gate was Nanxuan, while forty years ago, it was Shi Moyun.
Two consecutive undercover agents lying low in Dragon Gate to steal the True Scripture, and during his defection forty years ago, Shi Moyun even killed the current Sect Leader’s son.
The current Sect Leader’s Golden Mouth Jade Order states that whoever can bring back the heads of Shi Moyun and Nanxuan will be the next Sect Leader.
He has presided over Dragon Gate for sixty years, exceeding the thirty-year limit stipulated in the Dragon Gate ancestral rules, but his strength is too formidable, and the situation is unique.
Dragon Gate up and down have already accepted it.
But...
With great rewards come brave warriors. Few dare to touch Nanxuan, but Shi Moyun, the whole of Dragon Gate, everyone wants to find him and slay him.
Du Zhen dares to speak in such a tone to Lin Zushan because his brother is the chief of Dragon Gate—Du Peng, and their father is the head of the second Tribulation Institute of Dragon Gate.
Though Lin Zushan’s strength is not inferior to Du Peng, he lacks such a formidable father.
"What I promised you, I will accomplish, but please, Brother Du, don’t forget your promise to me either."
Lin Zushan said coldly.
...
Another half month had passed.
The Wind-Driven Separating Fire Qi Force in Xu Guang’s body had completely dissipated.
The scattering of technique was complete.
The spiritual fluctuations spread out in the void, instantly surpassing 150 meters of the Sixth Grade.
It continued to spread outward, reaching as far as 190 meters before finally halting.
’The effect of dispersing the Level 7 Wind-Driven Separating Fire Force is even better than I imagined.’
Xu Guang was quite satisfied.
He had already obtained the Innate Technique of the Wanhua Institute, simply called "Fuyu."
This technique is of the Water Attribute.
The difficulty is quite high, but Xu Guang had already practiced two Innate Techniques, and after studying it for over a month, he had a slight understanding.
Time had already moved into mid-January, and with the Celestial Register appointment approaching, the two individuals he expected to return with a loan showed no signs of returning.
The next day.
Xiang Zi came to him, saying the Xiang Family wanted to give Xu Guang Spirit Crystals, asking if he wanted to return to Southern Sichuan.
Xu Guang flatly refused.
Having just dispersed his cultivation, he was at his weakest. Returning to Southern Sichuan at this time would be tantamount to seeking death.
Xiang Zi didn’t say much, just nodded coldly and went back to deliver the message.
After she left, Xu Guang rubbed his chin.
He always felt that Xiang Zi’s visit was a bit strange.
If the Xiang Family truly wanted to give him Spirit Crystals, they could have just asked Xiang Zi to bring them. Why ask him to return to Southern Sichuan?
Could it be those people trying to use him as bait again?
When will this end?
Baiting isn’t something to be trifled with.
These little tricks won’t fool me back.
...
Another two days passed, and Master Fuqing finally returned.
Xu Guang immediately sought an audience.
"You’ve already scattered your cultivation?"
Feeling the dissipated energy from Xu Guang, Master Fuqing’s face showed a hint of surprise.
From him, there was no trace of Qi Force.
As for the Spirit Bone, that’s not something that can be sensed, but the complete absence of Qi Force is a sign of scattered cultivation.
"You are quite decisive."
Xu Guang smiled with a touch of sentiment, "Dispersing my cultivation, there was also a sense of reluctance."
"Today’s visit with the Zhenren is about my understanding of ’Fuyu.’ Regarding this technique, I have insights and wish to consult."
Master Fuqing’s expression shifted slightly, "Speak and let me hear."
Behind him, an attendant disciple entered to light incense, and a faint elegant aroma filled the room, giving a sense of clarity in the mind.
