Chapter 469: Chapter 4: First Entry into the Business Domain (Part 2)
"Those proficient in both the Alchemy Dao and Talisman Dao are certainly not ordinary individuals."
"Even the True Man Wu from this place can recognize them, that master must have long possessed the strength to freely roam the entire Great Marsh Cultivation Realm."
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The heads of the various commerce associations were shocked, their thoughts fluctuating.
Yuan Yishui was naturally the most delighted person, this achievement was truly significant.
Another one was Master Meng.
Master Meng’s expression was solemn, his gaze towards Li Ji’an filled with anticipation: "It must be so, it must be so, their master must be a visitor from the heavens, as long as we can find their secret stash..."
For a moment, everyone looked at Li Ji’an and Guo Wanzhi with an exceptional sense of admiration and reverence, many with the intention to ingratiate and draw near.
"..." Guo Wanzhi’s eyes, already large and spirited, seemed about to burst, looking at Wu Weixiong in shock.
Then she looked at Li Ji’an.
"This... Is his master truly that powerful?"
"But I’m just a fake junior sister!"
"He’s doing this entirely to help me, letting me enjoy the blessings of his master!"
After a brief shock, Guo Wanzhi gently took a breath, and mimicking Li Ji’an’s gesture, she gracefully saluted Wu Weixiong: "Wanzhi greets True Man Wu and conveys my master’s regards."
Wu Weixiong was momentarily unclear about the relationship between Guo Wanzhi and True Man Huang, not daring to be careless in his response.
Yao Rui watched this scene, just like Guo Wanzhi, utterly shocked; simultaneously, her gaze towards Li Ji’an instantly turned respectful.
She even suddenly found Huang Jie’s demeanor wasn’t as sleazy as before.
"No, impossible, how can this be?" Sima Yu, collapsed on the ground, stared incredulously at Li Ji’an and Guo Wanzhi, his long-held beliefs shattered.
In his understanding, Clan Patriarch True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws was the sky of the Celestial Cyan Domain, and Master Chunyuan was also second to none in the entire Celestial Cyan Domain, an unquestionable existence.
However, at this moment, the master of Li Ji’an and Guo Wanzhi, this mysterious figure, shocked him.
Wu Weixiong wouldn’t even give face to his clan patriarch, yet was respectful to this person, showing that this person’s strength and cultivation must far exceed the clan patriarch!
"Fellow Daoist Huang, Fellow Daoist Guo, save me!" Immediately, he crawled towards the two, shouting for help.
Li Ji’an did not look at him, but turned his gaze to Guo Wanzhi.
Guo Wanzhi looked at the crawling Sima Yu, her expression calm, her face indifferent.
Wu Weixiong first communicated with Li Ji’an via transmission, then waved his hand to capture and hand him over to the followers.
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"True Man Huang, this time..." On Absolute Spirit Grassland, Wu Weixiong and Li Ji’an stood on a hillside, finally able to converse in peace.
At the moment, the spiritual ship was waiting quietly a thousand miles away.
Wu Weixiong commanded the followers to escort the targets off the spiritual ship, then invited Li Ji’an outside for a discussion as if in the role of an elder.
At this moment, Wu Weixiong struggled to control his emotions.
Because, he had clearly sensed that Li Ji’an’s divine sense was exactly like that of the sect’s mid-stage True Core Cultivator.
Moreover, he couldn’t discern Li Ji’an’s true cultivation. In his sensing, True Man Huang appeared merely at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
Various indications suggested that this True Man Huang was more powerful than a hundred years ago, at least at mid-stage True Core cultivation.
"Refining and Rebuilding!" The thought almost solidified in Wu Weixiong’s mind.
"This time it’s truly fortunate!" Li Ji’an casually continued Wu Weixiong’s topic.
"Yes, yes, haha, after the farewell at the relic years ago, I thought there’d be no chance to meet again in this lifetime, didn’t expect it indeed seems to be fate." Wu Weixiong promptly agreed.
The Pill Refining Secret Technique was lost during the Ancient Times mainly due to its extremely low success rate.
Yet, it was certain that True Man Huang couldn’t have a Nascent Soul True Monarch for protection, since Celestial Cyan Domain only housed that one Nascent Soul True Monarch.
His successful refining and rebuilding, eventually forming a True Pill, perhaps indicated the secret technique of refining wasn’t as inferior as rumored.
His expectations for this potential Pill Refining Secret Technique grew.
Only, such a secret method was extremely confidential, especially in the present Post-Ancient Era.
Within the Sect’s Holy Palace, many Immortal Seedlings with considerable talent ultimately formed Fake Pills due to issues with Core Formation Spiritual Talent.
If a force like the Ten Thousand Laws Palace possessed this secret method, at least it could further improve the True Pill Elders of the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.
Therefore, he certainly wouldn’t speak lightly, not even daring to trigger True Man Huang’s vigilance, but would instead rely on genuine feelings to slowly plan.
Li Ji’an was quite surprised by his demeanor. Originally sensing Wu Weixiong forming a Fake Pill first, he had been somewhat concerned about Wu Weixiong’s power surge leading to a change in attitude.
Even in more extreme cases, betrayal wasn’t impossible.
However, currently with Wu Weixiong possessing the prowess to challenge a True Pill Middle Stage True Man, he remained just as before towards him.
"Could he truly be someone who remembers kindness for millennia? Or does he have ulterior motives?" Li Ji’an couldn’t discern.
Thinking thus, Li Ji’an dared not be careless, casually probing: "Hehe, may I know if Fellow Daoist Wu’s cherished pet is safe?"
If he harbors ulterior motives or hidden malice against me, he’s surely concealing his trump card.
Otherwise, he should be unconcerned.
Upon hearing this, Wu Weixiong immediately slapped his Spirit Pet Bag.
A flash of earthen light appeared, and the long-missed Earth-Split Bear burst forth.
"Roar~" The Earth-Split Bear patted its chest and let out a long howl to the sky.
In an instant, the colors of heaven and earth changed, and all grass bowed down.
Li Ji’an instinctively gripped his Storage Pouch, almost ready to take out a Tier Three Spirit Talisman to confront it.
"Tier Three Great Demon!"
The Earth-Split Bear had actually successfully advanced to Tier Three.
The demon power it possessed was the greatest Li Ji’an had seen in several lifetimes!
"You scoundrel, haven’t you greeted your life-saving benefactor yet!" Wu Weixiong frowned and reprimanded sharply.
His strongest trump card now was the Tier Three Earth-Split Bear!
Not only does it possess the demon power and physique of a Tier Three Demon Beast, but it also has special Bloodline Divine Abilities, which is his foundation for survival here.
"Roar~" The Earth-Split Bear murmured, rubbing its head against Wu Weixiong, then looked at Li Ji’an.
The moment it locked eyes with the Earth-Split Bear, Li Ji’an felt a mighty pressure; if not for his Mid-stage True Core Divine Sense sustaining him, he would feel an urge to flee.
A Tier Three Great Demon, truly terrifying as expected.
Simultaneously, Gugu in the Spirit Pet Bag started trembling as soon as the Earth-Split Bear appeared.
The Bear posed a far greater threat to it than the Three-headed Snake occupying the cave mansion at the Fallen Dragon Ridge.
"Bang!" In the next moment, the ten-zhang-tall Earth-Split Bear surprisingly knelt on both knees like a human, bowing respectfully to Li Ji’an.
"Very good, surviving a great disaster certainly brings blessings afterwards; this is your opportunity!" Li Ji’an nodded approvingly.
Wu Weixiong likewise responded cheerfully: "True Man Huang, if it weren’t for you saving my life first and then bestowing the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Marrow on us, both master and pet would have died a hundred years ago.
Now being able to advance further is all thanks to the True Man’s favor."
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Wu Weixiong voluntarily exposed all his trump cards and even elaborated on his journey throughout these years.
Regarding other matters, Li Ji’an showed no interest.
However, he mentioned that the Earth-Split Bear’s advancement to Tier Three fully relied on that Ten Thousand Year Spirit Marrow; not only did its severed limbs regenerate, but its bloodline underwent mutation, breaking through to Tier Three in one go.
He was keenly inquiring about the details of the Earth-Split Bear’s advancement to Tier Three, as well as the insights and reflections gained.
This holds substantial guidance value for Gugu.
Unfortunately, the final conclusion still boiled down to the age-old saying — only by surviving the brink of death can rebirth occur!
In moments of life and death, there exists great terror as well as great opportunity.
This notion has persisted.
But no one wishes to gamble since the stakes are too low.
Li Ji’an also had no plans to let Gugu gamble.
However, Wu Weixiong’s mention of a Beast Taming Secret Technique within the Shadowless Sect did pique his interest.
But currently, he lacks the strength to covet it, and can only wait for an opportunity in the future.
Subsequently, Li Ji’an queried Wu Weixiong’s insights and reflections concerning Tier Three Body Refining, as sharing a Cultivation Technique related to Body Cultivation, both had much in common to converse about, enjoying an engaging discussion.
Alas, his insights on breaking through Tier Three Body Refining remained, just as when breaking through Tier Two, evidently filled with coincidences and fortuitous events.
Li Ji’an could only surmise that his breakthrough in Tier Three Body Refining is likely tied to the Absolute Spirit Grassland.
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The two conversed for half a day, culminating in Li Ji’an bidding farewell and returning to his Spiritual Ship.
Wu Weixiong stayed behind and left a Communication Talisman, stating that he would definitely visit the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain frequently in the future.
The Ten Thousand Merchants Domain is devoid of multiple restrictions, accommodating all kinds; whether Demon Path Evil Cultivators, bandits or scoundrels, they may enter and exit freely as long as Spiritual Talent is present.
Only upon safely returning to the Spiritual Ship did Li Ji’an’s heart truly relax.
Simultaneously, he solidified a judgment in his mind — Wu Weixiong has some request of him.
As for exactly what is requested, he temporarily remains uncertain.
Following this episode with Wu Weixiong, Li Ji’an and Guo Wanzhi’s status aboard the Spiritual Ship soared to its peak.
Of course, all owing to that unknown master.
Ahead lay a smooth journey.
Until another year and a half later, when the Independent Practitioner Holy Land, Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, finally came into view within the Celestial Cyan Domain.
