novelraw Chapter 429 - 231、I am suitable for practicing demonic techniques_3
Chapter 429 - 231、I am suitable for practicing demonic techniques_3
"What exactly does Xu Daoist want, to be willing to return my lost possessions?" she asked.
Last time, she had teamed up with Song Knife to kill Xu Xing, but she had unexpectedly fallen victim to his sneak attack and was killed in the blink of an eye. The items on her person were thus obtained by Xu Xing.
She didn’t care much about some external possessions. With her status and power, regaining them wouldn’t be difficult; it would merely take some time.
However, she couldn’t afford to lose the Human-face Spider blood or the soul of the Zi Ying, no matter what.
"I am very interested in Immortal Nan’s Child-Mother Ghost Fetus Great Method... I wonder if Immortal Nan would be willing to trade it," Xu Xing asked after pondering for a moment.
"Mother and Child Ghost Fetus Technique?" Nan Lu was taken aback. "Didn’t that cultivation method jade slip fall into your hands?"
She hadn’t expected Xu Xing’s condition to be so simple—he only wanted the cultivation method. She didn’t mind giving Xu Xing a Demonic Technique, even if this cultivation method was one of her primary ones.
But Xu Xing had clearly obtained the jade slip for the Child-Mother Ghost Fetus Great Method, so what else was he asking her for?
"Could it be that you don’t have any blood relatives?" Nan Lu considered this possibility.
The conflict between Song Knife and Xu Xing arose because their cultivation paths were similar. Commoner Ascetic Monks, unlike Aristocratic Young Masters, often couldn’t find direct blood relatives after several hundred years on their path.
In the Child-Mother Ghost Fetus Great Method, the blood relative for cultivating the Zi Ying should not be older than three years. She herself had been chosen by her parents to practice this cultivation method at a young age.
If Xu Xing wanted to start cultivating it midway, he had no blood relatives available for him to refine.
"Xu Daoist, you have a promising future. Why must you cultivate a Demonic Technique and ruin your prospects?" Thinking this, Nan Lu lowered her Qiufu, a glint of brilliance in her eyes, and began to earnestly persuade Xu Xing.
Recklessly cultivating multiple cultivation methods simultaneously is a major taboo in cultivation. This is especially true when combining Righteous Path techniques and Demonic Techniques, which more easily leads to errors. In mild cases, meridians might be severed; in severe cases, any hope for further advancement could be destroyed.
Of course, Nan Lu wasn’t genuinely concerned for Xu Xing. She intended to use this opportunity to gather some intelligence about him and understand the reasons behind his seemingly unwise decision.
"Immortal Nan, don’t bother using these petty tricks on me. With my intellect, you can’t deceive me." Xu Xing sneered, interrupting Nan Lu. "As for why I cultivate this Demonic Technique, I naturally have my own reasons, and that is no concern of yours, Immortal Nan."
"Furthermore, although I possess the cultivation method jade slip for the Child-Mother Ghost Fetus Great Method, I am still unaware of how to cultivate it without a blood relative and without dividing the soul..."
"As long as you, Immortal Nan, are willing to provide this, I will return your lost items. Otherwise... I believe Immortal Nan would not wish to see her position as Twelfth Miss revoked, would she?"
A smile touched Xu Xing’s lips. "I’ve heard that many in the Demon Lord’s Mansion covet your beauty, Immortal Nan. If you were to lose your position... who knows what might happen to you then."
As these brief words of threat landed, Nan Lu’s expression flickered several times.
She took a deep breath, her brow furrowed. "The Child-Mother Ghost Fetus Great Method does indeed have alternative methods of cultivation. However, such methods inevitably damage one’s own Origin Energy, which is why... it was later modified to involve the killing of blood relatives for cultivation..."
"Since you want this unorthodox cultivation method, I shall give it to you. However, you must fulfill your promise and return the jade bottle from my storage bag to me."
Nan Lu patted the storage bag at her waist and retrieved a Blank Jade Container. While inscribing the cultivation method onto it with her divine sense, she said to Xu Xing,
"Naturally," Xu Xing nodded.
"However, Immortal Nan, you can simply recite the cultivation method. There’s no need to inscribe it onto a jade slip and deliberately try to test me," he reminded Nan Lu.
Hearing this, Nan Lu’s expression stiffened again. She hadn’t expected her little scheme to be seen through by Xu Xing once more. With an unsightly expression, she began to recite the cultivation method, word by word.
"This is a pawn ticket for the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. Immortal Nan, you can retrieve your item with this." After listening to the cultivation method and confirming it was correct, Xu Xing flicked his sleeve robe. His figure vanished from the jade seat, leaving no trace.
Simultaneously, a pawn ticket bearing the red seal of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion appeared before Nan Lu.
"So cautious," Nan Lu remarked, accepting the pawn ticket. After carefully examining the writing on it, she shook her Qiufu.
As she spoke, the door to the private box was pushed open. A bald old man hurried in, sweeping every inch of the private box’s interior with his divine sense.
"Miss, where is Xu Xing?" the bald old man asked, looking around vigilantly.
「Outside Yanmo Island.」
Xu Xing gazed at the newly inscribed cultivation method jade slip before him, carefully examining every sentence on it, pondering its subtleties.
"Indeed, my hypothesis was correct. If blood relatives can be used to refine the Mother-Child Twinning, then it’s naturally also possible to use one’s own Origin Energy..."
"And when I’m injured, I only need the Taoist Fruits to re-solidify; consuming magic power allows me to recover. This makes me perfectly suited to cultivate this Demonic Technique." Soon after, a smile appeared on his face as he muttered to himself.
"However, if this Demonic Technique is viable, then what about other Demonic Techniques...?"
Xu Xing mused, stroking his chin.
Demonic Techniques, compared to Righteous Path techniques, are notorious for damaging one’s potential and lifespan; they lack the balance and stability of righteous methods.
For an ordinary cultivator, if better options were available, Demonic Techniques would be something to avoid at all costs.
But he was different. As long as the Taoist Fruits re-solidified the corresponding Immortal Fate, his body could be restored to its original state. Thus, the detrimental effects of Demonic Techniques were almost negligible for him.
"In the future, I can try collecting some Demonic Techniques to cultivate, focusing on combat arts."
"Moreover, I might also be able to enhance my cultivation by leveraging the advantages of Demonic Techniques," he thought.
He always acted on his thoughts immediately; Xu Xing never procrastinated. He disguised himself and went to the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, found the manager, and stated his purpose.
"Sir, you’re looking for a Demonic Technique that allows for rapid breakthroughs in cultivation?"
"Well... such quick-success Demonic Techniques exist, but those suitable for the Dao Pill Realm are not easy to find." The manager, surnamed Lu, was a horse-faced man. Hearing Xu Xing’s words, he stroked his beard, a hesitant look on his face.
Although Demonic Techniques might not be as esteemed as Righteous Path techniques, at the Dao Pill level, none are substandard; all are extremely valuable.
"Daoist friend, do you think I, Kang, cannot afford the price?" Xu Xing snorted, releasing a trace of a True Monarch’s imposing aura.
The business environment on Yanmo Island was different from Righteous Path territories like Huge Mastiff Island. If shops weren’t somewhat overbearing, there would be no shortage of Demon repairs looking for trouble. Therefore, one had to display strength.
"A True Monarch?" The Horse-faced Manager’s expression changed; his arrogant demeanor instantly transformed into one of respect.
He was well-versed and knowledgeable. He knew there were distinctions even among True Monarchs. The moment Xu Xing released his aura, he understood that this individual was a formidable one, even among True Monarchs.
"We have a total of nine such quick-success Demonic Techniques cataloged here. Please take a look, Venerable True Monarch. Just let me know which one catches your eye..." the Horse-faced Manager said, beaming and bowing obsequiously.