Incredible Sect Simulator-Chapter 386 - 356 Ancestor

Zhang Xiao’s words of worry essentially indicated that Xuu Mengyuan would have to spend his future days in Guangde County.

Unless Xuu Mengyuan can also reach Foundation Establishment and gain the strength to oppose Xue Wuyan, how could he handle Xue Wuyan’s revenge after leaving Guangde County?

But does Xuu Mengyuan still have the chance to reach Foundation Establishment?

At this thought, Zhang Xiao silently shook his head in denial, feeling that Xuu Mengyuan probably didn’t have the opportunity to reach Foundation Establishment.

After all, he was too old, and getting a Foundation Establishment Pill wouldn’t be easy.

"Alright, there’s no need to talk further about this matter."

"Let’s carefully tally the rewards from this battle and select a suitable magical artifact for you."

Xuu Mengyuan’s eyes sparkled, and his gaze fell on the two storage bags.

"Select a magical artifact for me?"

Zhang Xiao was taken aback by these words and thought he might have misheard.

"Indeed."

Xuu Mengyuan nodded and emphasized.

"I noticed you only have a Tier One Middle Grade magical artifact, and only one at that. You contributed to this battle, so why not select a magical artifact as a reward?"

"Xu Jiang and Chen Lan have several Tier One Top-Grade magical artifacts."

With that, Xuu Mengyuan carefully scrutinized the items in the storage bags, taking out all the magical artifacts and examining them one by one.

Xu Jiang had three magical artifacts: a Tier Two Lower Grade Cyan Ox Banner, and two Tier One Top-Grade Flying Swords.

Chen Lan had a Tier Two Lower Grade Black Flying Sword and a Tier One Top-Grade Flying Knife.

A total of five magical artifacts.

Tier Two magical artifacts, given Zhang Xiao’s current strength, were beyond his control; he would need to reach late-stage Qi Cultivation to qualify.

Thus, among the three Tier One magical artifacts—two Flying Swords and one Flying Knife—Xuu Mengyuan let Zhang Xiao choose one for himself.

Flying Sword artifacts are the most common and widely circulated in the Cultivation Realm, favored by many cultivators.

Flying Knife artifacts, on the other hand, are rarer and mostly used as concealed weapons.

"Lord, this..."

Staring at the three magical artifacts before him, Zhang Xiao felt incredulous.

He had only bravely intercepted and disrupted Chen Lan for a moment, and now he was surprisingly being rewarded with a magical artifact.

Lord Xuu was indeed generous.

"Just choose as you’re told, no need to hesitate."

Xuu Mengyuan’s tone carried a commanding intent, as he began guiding Zhang Xiao on selecting a magical artifact, his gaze moving back and forth between the three.

With Xuu Mengyuan’s command, Zhang Xiao did not refuse and finally chose a Flying Sword.

After choosing the Flying Sword, Xuu Mengyuan continued reviewing the other battle rewards.

Regarding cultivation techniques, nothing caught Xuu Mengyuan’s interest.

They were all basic Qi Cultivation Techniques.

There were higher-level techniques too, like the Hengyue Dharma Body.

However, these Hengyue Sect’s inheritance techniques had restrictions in the cultivation technique jade scrolls, which only Hengyue Sect disciples could access. If an outsider attempted, the jade scroll would self-destruct.

The sect has always been strict and attentive about protecting inheritance techniques.

Therefore, Xuu Mengyuan had no intention of coveting the Hengyue Dharma Body.

The inheritance techniques within the Cyan Mountain Sect, like Nine Heavens Cyan Cloud, Cyan Cloud Sword Technique, and Five Elements Heart Method, compared favorably to the Hengyue Heart Method.

Some inheritance techniques such as the Purple Mansion Wood Spirit Heart Scripture, Sun-Burning Fire Technique, and Golden Palace Sword Technique, surpass the Hengyue Dharma Body in tier.

From a cultivation technique perspective, the Cyan Mountain Sect ranks above the Hengyue Sect.

Thus, the cultivation techniques did not pique Xuu Mengyuan’s interest.

Other gains included over two thousand spirit stones.

There were also three or four bottles of Qi Cultivation Pills, among other Tier One Elixirs.

Besides these, there were Tier One Talismans of considerable value.

It’s fair to say that Xu Jiang and Chen Lan’s worth was quite average, not particularly wealthy.

Nonetheless, a Tier Two magical artifact, the Cyan Ox Banner, made Xuu Mengyuan feel rewarded with a magical artifact from this battle.

This artifact could be used by himself.

Those two thousand spirit stones could also be used to purchase a good-tier Tier Two magical artifact or Tier Two Elixir.

As for saving spirit stones for purchasing a Foundation Establishment Pill, Xuu Mengyuan had no such intention now, knowing that amassing ten thousand spirit stones was extremely difficult, and he had already passed the best age for Foundation Establishment.

He would rather spend the rest of his life peacefully guarding Guangde County for the Cyan Mountain Sect.

After spending about a stick of incense worth of time tallying the spoils, Xuu Mengyuan called for Zhang Xiao to leave.

"Lord, then I shall take my leave."

Zhang Xiao, somewhat excited and eager to test his new magical artifact, immediately saluted and left on his own.

Once Zhang Xiao left, Lu Ping began communicating with Xuu Mengyuan.

"Xuu Mengyuan."

Lu Ping called out.

Upon hearing the communication in his mind, Xuu Mengyuan’s expression changed, and he glanced around warily.

"Who might you be?"

Having just dealt with Xu Jiang and Chen Lan less than a day ago, this mysterious visitor’s communication made Xuu Mengyuan instinctively wary, suspecting Lu Ping’s intentions.

He wouldn’t be careless, even discreetly preparing the White Dragon Blade to act at any moment.

"It’s me, the founder of the Cyan Mountain Sect, Lu Ping."

Lu Ping’s tone was very calm, accustomed to such an introduction.

"Over four years ago, I extended your longevity. Do you still remember?"

Bringing up this matter, Lu Ping again took note of Xuu Mengyuan’s physical condition.

Judging by his appearance, Xuu Mengyuan already seemed weathered and in the twilight of his life, evident wrinkles etched on his face.

Cultivators can maintain their appearance quite well, but Xuu Mengyuan didn’t care much about this, always presenting himself as an elder throughout these years.

His outward appearance remained unchanged.

The internal condition of Xuu Mengyuan’s body, upon Lu Ping’s slight attention and divine sense investigation, was revealed.

In terms of Qi Blood, it began showing signs of decline; despite appearing valiant and vigorous with exceptional spirit during battle, Xuu Mengyuan’s bodily functions had started diminishing.

Otherwise, with his Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation strength, against two Seventh-Layer Qi Cultivation cultivators and an advantage in magical artifacts, victory would have come more swiftly.

If wanting to retain this Cyan Mountain Sect elder, he’d need another five or ten years to extend his life.

Whether Xuu Mengyuan desired Foundation Establishment would depend on his own will.

"You are..."

Upon hearing such a familiar voice and recalling Lu Ping’s introduction, Xuu Mengyuan couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

More than four years ago, Lu Ping had extended his life by five years, a kindness held in grateful remembrance.

"Ancestor, it’s you!"

Immediately, a sparkle appeared in Xuu Mengyuan’s turbid eyes, and excitement spread across his face.

"This old self remembers, always remembers the ancestor’s kindness back then!"