Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 656 - 549: Sect Master Missing! (2)

Waving his hand, the Flying Immortal Pot's Spirit generously handed the Rainbow Medicine Pouch and the Heavenly Dao Poisonous Fog inside it to Qi Xiu.

"Mister is so generous, I would be truly ungrateful to refuse it."

"Enough of that, kid, you don't seem like a polite person."

Without the torment of the Heavenly Dao Backlash, the Flying Immortal Pot's Spirit's tone became much lighter, starting to joke with Qi Xiu.

"Mister, where does this come from..."

"We're already so familiar, there's no need for formalities anymore. Back in the day, when I wandered the mundane world, I took on a name, Xu Zhitian.

From now on... just call me Old Xu."

Revealing his mundane name to Qi Xiu symbolized that the Flying Immortal Pot's Spirit, Xu Zhitian, genuinely acknowledged Qi Xiu.

"So... Old Xu?"

Seeing the Flying Immortal Pot's Spirit say so, Qi Xiu stopped hesitating and tried calling out with a smile.

"Ah, that sounds much more comfortable.

Alright, I've been stuck in this desolate place for a thousand years, listening to that Demon Lotus gnash its teeth above me every day, it's driven me mad.

Let's go, I haven't been back to the Tianyuan Main Realm for a long time, I wonder how it is now?"

Xu Zhitian, who had been corroded by the Heavenly Dao Backlash for an era, now showed remarkable strength upon recovery, with a wave of his long sleeve, dispersing the lingering Red Lotus Karmic Fire in an instant, making the entire Core Earth Repository dim.

"The current Tianyuan Main Realm might differ a lot from what you remember..."

After extinguishing the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, the old and young both activated their Escape Light, flying towards the surface. Along the way, Qi Xiu also informed Xu Zhitian about the general structure of the current Tianyuan Main Realm.

Returning to the surface, Tai Yin, Tai Yang, Qi Sanhua, and Hunyuan Sword Spirit were all guarding the entrance to the Core Earth Repository.

Seeing Qi Xiu return safely, the four of them breathed a collective sigh of relief.

However, upon noticing an elderly man with a towering stature and a kindly face following Qi Xiu, the four directed their gazes towards him.

Pssst, this old guy isn't a pushover...

Looking at the Flying Immortal Pot's Xu Zhitian, Tai Yin, Tai Yang, and Hunyuan Sword Spirit felt no particular impression other than the elders' profound and boundless aura, exuding a Dao Charm that cultivated all living beings.

Only Qi Sanhua's face turned very unpleasant.

As an Alchemical Dao Divine Instrument, countless Immortal Grass and Elixirs, Divine Material Treasure Wood had been collected into the pot by Xu Zhitian and refined into pills.

Being a Three-Flower Lingbao Ginseng Fruit, Qi Sanhua naturally harbored an inherent fear of Xu Zhitian.

"Young friend Qi, your fortune is not shallow, actually nurturing a Three-Flower Lingbao Ginseng Fruit.

This medicine was rare even during the Primordial Era, naturally skilled in Earth Escape, though not particularly strong, it's very slippery and hard to catch.

However, its potency is strong and can serve as the main ingredient in many Great Pills."

Immediately recognizing Qi Sanhua's true form, Xu Zhitian said with a smiling face, scaring Qi Sanhua green as he swiftly hid behind Taiyang Daoist.

"Godfather, where did this old man come from, he doesn't look like a good person."

Poking his head out halfway, Qi Sanhua complained to Qi Xiu with a grin.

"Godfather?"

Turning his head with suspicion, Xu Zhitian gave Qi Xiu a complex and curious look.

"This child is quite persistent, I had no choice, but his talent is impressive, already vaguely touching the threshold of the Divine Medicine Great Catastrophe.

If he survives the tribulation, he has the chance to establish his own Dao Path in the future."

Qi Xiu explained with a wry smile.

"I see, I thought you, young friend, had some special hobbies. Little Ginseng Fruit, come here."

With a light chuckle, Xu Zhitian beckoned to Qi Sanhua, who was hiding behind Taiyang Daoist.

"Why, this is my god-uncle, talk to him if you need something."

Tugging at Taiyang Daoist's robe, Qi Sanhua wore a terrified expression, worried that Xu Zhitian might catch him for alchemy.

"You possess obvious talent and spirit, full and abundant, yet it's clear you emerged prematurely, with incomplete foundations. It may not be apparent now, but when you face the Divine Medicine Great Catastrophe, it will certainly pose a fatal threat at a critical moment.

I have a scroll of the 'Grass Returning Classic', a remnant left by a Primordial Spirit Realm Ginseng Fruit in the past.

Though it may not guarantee a tenfold success over the Divine Medicine Great Catastrophe, it should adequately resolve your foundational deficiencies."

Xu Zhitian's words left Qi Sanhua with a skeptical expression, his foundational flaws were indeed subtle, almost negligible.

Yet this old man could see it at a glance and even warned that these flaws could be his greatest taboo during tribulation.

"Little Sanhua, Mister Xu isn't a bad person, come over and listen to the scripture, it'll greatly benefit you."

Seeing Qi Sanhua still too timid to advance, Qi Xiu had to persuade him.

"Alright..."

With his godfather Qi Xiu's assurance, Qi Sanhua had no choice but to set aside his fears and hesitantly approached Xu Zhitian.

"Good, really good, your appearance and essence are top-notch, naturally excellent material."

Upon a close inspection of Qi Sanhua, Xu Zhitian's words almost frightened the small Ginseng Fruit's soul to scatter.

"Enough, Old Xu, don't scare him."

"Hehehe, after being stifled for so many years, it's rare to meet an interesting little fellow, I'm just having a little fun.

Alright, little one, this scroll of True Scripture is yours."

Laughing heartily, Xu Zhitian lightly stroked his long beard, flicking his finger to send a point of Green-Yellow Pure Essence with divine marvel light into Qi Sanhua's brow.

Having received Xu Zhitian's 'Grass Returning Classic', Qi Sanhua's initially resistant expression gradually turned to one of surprise.

The contents of the 'Grass Returning Classic' were almost tailored for him, practicing according to this scripture, his chances of overcoming the Divine Medicine Great Catastrophe would at least increase to seventy percent.

"Thank you, Mister, thank you, Mister."

Having received such a gift, Qi Sanhua quickly threw his prior fears aside, repeatedly bowing deeply to Xu Zhitian, before joyfully heading aside to study the True Scripture.

"In the recent ancient times, this old man also nurtured many spiritually extraordinary Immortal Grass and Precious Medicines, enjoying the joy of their company.

Unfortunately, later on, I suffered the Heavenly Dao Backlash, sealing myself away for survival, not knowing the ultimate fates of those children."

Looking at Qi Sanhua dressed in a broad Daoist Robe, white and chubby, Xu Zhitian seemed to recall the Immortal Grass and Elixirs he had under his care in the old days, his gaze turning slightly wistful.

"This realm is sealed by a thief with a Human Emperor's Edict, if we wish to leave, we'll have to wait for the edict's power to dissipate."

With all major matters settled, Qi Xiu's initial intention was to return to the Tianyuan Main Realm promptly.

However, Zhao Siji, previously intending to perish together with him, used a Five-Colored Cloud-Pattern Dragon Scroll Edict left by the Holy Tang Dynasty to seal this Blood Lotus Great World.

"Human Emperor's Edict? That's quite an extravagant move."

Hearing this from Qi Xiu, Xu Zhitian also sensed the dignified golden light faintly encasing the Blood Lotus Great World in the sky.

That was the manifestation of the Human Emperor's Edict.

As long as this layer of golden light remains, even a Primordial Spirit True Honor cannot leave.

"Never mind, a hundred years isn't very long, let's just wait for it to dissipate.

Young friend Qi, you mentioned earlier that you have some understanding of Alchemy.

With leisure abundant, shall we have some fun?"

Seeing that leaving the Blood Lotus Great World wouldn't be feasible for a while, the recently liberated Xu Zhitian smiled and suggested to Qi Xiu.

"My half-baked skills can't compare to yours."

Qi Xiu replied with a smile and a wave of his hand, knowing that competing in alchemy with an Alchemical Dao Divine Instrument would only be asking for humiliation.

"He chickened out, he's chickened out."

With a faint sneer, Xu Zhitian dramatically pointed at Qi Xiu, mocking with Taiyang, Taiyin, and the others standing beside him.

Seeing Xu Zhitian in such a state, Qi Xiu realized that unless he indulged this old man, he would never let it rest.

"Okay then, today I'll show off a bit in front of you, Old Xu."

Just as Qi Xiu prepared to take out the Pill Furnace and medicinal ingredients to indulge Xu Zhitian, the Nine Heavens Shenxiao Imperial Thunder Command within the Golden Cry Jade Beads suddenly emitted divine light, flying out on its own, suspended in mid-air.

A strange man's voice came intermittently from inside:

"Sect... Sect Master... missing... Wen Yin... urgent... return!"

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