novelraw Chapter 437 - 234, Becoming a disciple of an Immortal_2
Chapter 437 - 234, Becoming a disciple of an Immortal_2
However, the difference was that Xu Xing had made it clear from the very beginning of his discipleship. Most other disciples chose to be patient, not pointing out their mentors’ faults.
"I heard that you are a descendant of Senior Yao and that your family has inherited Cultivation Methods. You practice the Thousand Medicine Yang Dan, which is a side technique..."
"The Sun Heart Technique collects Elixir Qi to refine a Thousand Medicine Yang Dan. This process requires hard work that is difficult for others to guide."
She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Therefore, only in the Dao of Pills can I teach you something."
"Your Third Senior Sister is very knowledgeable in the Dao of Pills; she has the most solid foundation. She has also taught your Fifth Senior Brother before."
Upon hearing these words, Xu Xing understood the meaning behind Caiyun Fairy’s words. Her intentions were clear. She had taken him as a disciple not solely for her own benefit, but also considering his future. Furthermore, the Sun Heart Technique, used for refining the Thousand Medicine Yang Dan, primarily required diligent effort. Anyone who took him as a disciple would have to approach his training similarly.
"Disciple thanks Master for the guidance." Xu Xing accepted the message gracefully and expressed his gratitude with a bow.
"Your uncle-master and I share an old friendship, and now that you are my disciple, feel free to ask for any rewards you desire," Caiyun Fairy said with a smile, her satisfaction growing as she observed Xu Xing’s politeness.
Having a genius disciple under her tutelage was a mutually beneficial relationship for both master and disciple. Since the situation was "clear," she also had to use some means to appease Xu Xing.
"Rewards?"
"This disciple is ignorant and does not recognize valuable things; Master can reward me according to your will."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xing’s heart instantly leaped with joy. His words had been successful.
However, on the surface, he still feigned surprise, looking cautious and careful.
"If I ask you to speak up, then speak up; there’s no need to be modest..."
"We, as master and disciple, will have a long time to interact; there’s no need for hypocrisy." Caiyun Fairy waved her hand.
She was sincere in accepting him as a disciple, not merely pretending.
"Thank you, Master."
Upon hearing her words, Xu Xing’s heart eased slightly. After some thought, he made a request: "Disciple’s Holy Flame Heart Fire has a high ranking on the Heavenly Fire List, so there is inevitably a risk of it being exposed..."
"Therefore, disciple wishes to request a method to conceal my Innate Spiritual Fire or my Cultivation level."
It’s not easy to obtain a concealment technique that can deceive a Nascent Soul Sage Monarch. However, by thinking differently, it’s feasible to find a legitimate reason to use a concealment technique within the Pill Cauldron Sect.
In other words, disguising oneself to deceive people is difficult. But if one could always wear a mask within the Pill Cauldron Sect, wouldn’t this problem be easily solved?
"That makes sense." Caiyun Fairy nodded her head in agreement. "The seeds of the Holy Flame Heart Fire are valuable; it’s inevitable that some might be jealous. It’s better to be more cautious."
The Pill Cauldron Sect wasn’t a monolithic organization; there were factions within factions, and many people coveted her faction’s position.
"I remember there’s a secret technique called Hidden Heavenly Secret in the Book Collection Building..."
As she spoke, she took out a Token from her sleeve and handed it to the Child beside her.
"You take Yao Dang to the Book Collection Building and give this Token to House Elder Li," she instructed the Child.
* * *
After paying respects to the master, Yin Zi accompanied Xu Xing to visit the other senior brothers and sisters under Caiyun Fairy’s tutelage. They exchanged a few words with those who were at their Cave Mansions and left name cards for those who were not present or in closed-door training.
"Seventh Senior Brother, please."
Back at Caiyun Mountain, the Child who was with Caiyun Fairy drove the Cloud Carriage out of the Cave Mansion. It was a Cloud Carriage that floated in the air, pulled by a demon bird.
"What kind of demon bird is this?"
Its aura is terrifying! Just one flap of its wings makes me feel breathless.
As the Cloud Carriage flew through the air, Xu Xing glanced at the four-winged green demon bird pulling the carriage. With a solemn expression, he curiously asked the Child.
The four-winged green demon bird gave him the feeling that its aura was not inferior to a Dao Pill Daoist. Even the aristocratic children of Flying Feather Immortal Palace who traveled in Cloud Carriages didn’t necessarily have such powerful demon birds pulling them.
"This is the Four-winged Jinghuang Bird. It was a Core Formation gift from the Great Elder to the Fairy, bred from the crossbreeding of the Azure Luan Demon Beast and more than ten other demonic beasts," the Child explained. "It can travel hundreds of miles in one breath, and its speed is not inferior to that of a cultivator at the Dao Pill Later Stage."
"There are many such hybrid demonic beasts within our Sect, all of which are born from the Yu Shuang Pill," he continued.
"Yu Shuang Pill?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xing secretly memorized the name of this pill.
It wasn’t easy to crossbreed the bloodlines of demonic beasts. One or two crosses might be manageable, but more than ten crosses were undoubtedly extremely difficult. For example, the Gold-eyed Turtle he obtained at Lingyin Peak of Flying Feather Immortal Palace was a crossbreed of the Golden Eyed Ape and the Mysterious Turtle. However, just the hybridization of two bloodlines had cut off the Gold-eyed Turtle’s future growth potential.
In the Dao of Pills, Xu Xing dared to assert, the Flying Feather Immortal Palace was far inferior to the Pill Cauldron Sect.
After a short while, the Child led Xu Xing to the Pill Cauldron Sect’s Book Collection Building. With Caiyun Fairy’s Token, the House Elder of the Book Collection Building quickly retrieved the copy of the "Hidden Heavenly Secret" secret technique and handed it to Xu Xing.
"This secret technique... after you memorize it, you cannot teach it to others. If you break this rule, the Pill Cauldron Sect will hunt you down..." House Elder Li reminded him.
"Yes, House Elder." Xu Xing nodded and agreed.
* * *
The management of the Pill Cauldron Sect was very considerate. The Cave Mansion they arranged for Xu Xing was near Caiyun Mountain, next to his Third Senior Sister Yin Zi, making it convenient for him to consult her at any time.
First, I’ll learn alchemy and understand some of its essentials, then I’ll go into seclusion. And during this period of learning alchemy, I need to cultivate the Blood Shadow’s Blood Pill.
Xu Xing set his short-term goals. He woke up early every day and returned late, going to Yin Zi to learn alchemy skills.
In just one month, Yin Zi had nothing more to teach Xu Xing.
"The Innate Spiritual Fire of the Immortal Foundation Realm can only be used to refine first-tier pills. Although some second-tier pills can be refined, they are limited by the cultivator’s insufficient Magic Power; the second-tier pills they refine are mostly of inferior quality."
"Junior Brother, you might as well focus on Cultivation first. When you reach the Returning Core Realm, then learn the refining techniques for second-tier pills."
After hesitating for a long time, Yin Zi persuaded Xu Xing to prioritize his Cultivation, as an alchemist’s ability to refine pills also depends on the depth of their Cultivation.
"Thank you, Senior Sister, for the reminder."
"Junior Brother, I have recently shown a tendency to condense a Returning Core. I was just looking for an opportunity to tell Senior Sister about it..." Xu Xing took advantage of the situation and revealed his intention to go into seclusion.
"Very well..."
"After your seclusion, Senior Sister will teach you how to refine second-tier pills." Yin Zi gave a slight nod, said this, and then saw Xu Xing out of her Cave Mansion.
After Xu Xing left the Cave Mansion, she immediately flipped through pill books, preparing to cram knowledge during Xu Xing’s seclusion.
It’s hard to compare with a genius. What he learned in a month surpasses what I learned with my Master for several years... Yin Zi sighed secretly. Although her current alchemy skills were far superior to Xu Xing’s, she was certain that once Xu Xing’s Cultivation level neared hers, she would be left far behind.
Returning to his Cave Mansion, Xu Xing had not lied; he started his seclusion.
「Years pass by in the mountains.」
In the blink of an eye, thirteen years passed. The time ratio between the Main World and the Instance World was one to twenty, so thirteen years in the Main World meant two hundred and sixty years had passed in the Instance World.
During this time, Xu Xing’s "other self," relying on Blood Pills, finally reached Dao Pill Nine Transformations and was about to condense a Nascent Soul.
Borrowing the breakthrough experience of his "other self," Xu Xing’s "true self" Cultivation had also broken through the Dao Pill Fourth Transformation to reach the Dao Pill Sixth Transformation, and was about to break through to the Dao Pill Seventh Transformation, entering the Dao Pill Later Stage.
For a True Monarch, thirteen years is merely a nap, a period during which most see their Cultivation stagnate. Yet I have broken through two Transformations. That’s not bad...
Xu Xing, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, opened his tightly closed eyes. He glanced at the Dragon and Tiger Daoism Pill slowly rotating within his Dantian and shook his head.
His Cultivation had already advanced at a very fast pace. Following the usual course, reaching the Nascent Soul Daoist Lord Realm in another twenty-odd years wouldn’t be difficult.
With Eternal Proof, all I lack to reach Dao Pill Nine Transformations is Blood Pills... Or in other words, the energy to breakthrough.
Xu Xing touched his chin.
The Blood Pill is condensed from the Blood Shadow created by the Blood Shadow Magic Skill. And the Blood Shadow can only condense Blood Pills in the body by absorbing the Essence Blood of oneself or others... Essence Blood is just a type of energy. What if the Blood Shadow Magic Skill could be modified to allow Blood Shadows to devour pills and condense Blood Pills?
Xu Xing frowned. His lips moved slightly, reciting incantations, and Blood Shadows split out one by one from his body. A total of nine Blood Shadows were created.
He poured out some pills from his Storage Bag and tried to feed them to the Blood Shadows. However, the pills quickly separated from the Blood Shadows and fell to the ground.
The Blood Shadows of the Blood Shadow Magic Skill are also a type of Divine Power, coming and going without a trace, to pounce on and kill enemies... With gains, there are losses. So, Blood Shadows cannot swallow anything other than fresh blood...