Chapter 255: Chapter 254: The Mysteries of the Karma Technique
Jiang Zuo was a little frustrated after getting the time and location. The time itself wasn’t an issue, but the place was a bit far.
It would be difficult for him to make the trip, as it was too far. He could only manage it if Su Qi happened to be away on business, which would free up some time for him to give it a shot.
In the end, Jiang Zuo could only tell Ximen Chuihuo that he would give him an answer within five days.
This was because the latest Ximen Chuihuo could wait before departing was five days.
’A Yongxi... I never even got to eat one in my past life.’
He strongly suspected that Ximen Chuihuo had eaten the very last Yongxi, causing the species to go extinct by the time he learned about them.
Jiang Zuo now really hoped this Yongxi was a female. That way, its bloodline might continue, and at the very least, it wouldn’t go extinct.
’It would be such a shame for something so delicious to go extinct.’
With a sigh, Jiang Zuo began to undo the Seal on Cold Moon.
The process was neither difficult nor complicated. In just a few moments, Cold Moon was almost completely unsealed. At this point, its poison was fatal to Tier Two Cultivators and could also heavily injure those at Tier Three.
But when Jiang Zuo prepared to refine the Battle Spirit Stele, he couldn’t help but frown.
This Battle Spirit Stele was unlike any Magical Treasure he understood. He had originally assumed it would be exceptionally difficult to refine.
Cold Moon was different; it was purely a weapon-type Magical Treasure, so it made little difference whether it was refined or not. The Battle Spirit Stele, however, was a Magical Treasure truly linked to one’s Cultivation.
The stronger Jiang Zuo became, the better he could understand the Magical Treasure, and the easier it would be to unleash its full power.
However, just as he began the refining process, Jiang Zuo discovered that this Magical Treasure surprisingly didn’t need to be refined. At some unknown point, it had already formed a connection with him.
’But I didn’t feel any connection when I used it before.’
Jiang Zuo then placed the Battle Spirit Stele in his hand. ’Hmm, still no connection.’ He tried to refine it once more, and the connection reappeared.
Jiang Zuo was a little surprised. ’What’s going on?’
’It seems like there’s no connection, but there actually is?’
’A subtle, automatic bond?’
’Did it automatically bond with me just because I broke through it with the Innate Two Qi?’
If he hadn’t sensed that the Battle Spirit Stele lacked an Artifact Spirit, Jiang Zuo might have actually believed it.
Still, he couldn’t be sure what was going on.
This Battle Spirit Stele was incredibly profound; he was currently unable to decipher it completely.
’In any case, as long as I can use it normally, it’s fine.’
’I’ll just have to be careful.’
However, due to the refining process, as long as Jiang Zuo allowed the stele to orbit him, he could absorb a warm current from it. This current would transform into a source of power and settle within his Seven Chakras.
It was as if it was helping Jiang Zuo with his Cultivation.
This was its third, newly discovered function.
’Unfortunately, I can’t benefit from this automatic Cultivation if I put it away. The item is nice, but the limitation is too severe. I’d have to let it float around me all day, every day. Who could stand that?’
The stele’s Zhenling ability hadn’t improved. The Basic Zhenling had failed to advance to Mid-Level Zhenling; it could still only affect those at Tier Three.
Its amplification effect had improved, but this boost was still useless to Jiang Zuo. It might be somewhat useful if he could apply it to others, though.
Since Jiang Zuo was already capable of fighting opponents above his rank, the boost made no difference to him.
After that, Jiang Zuo wanted to examine the shield he had acquired, but his phone rang again before he could take it out.
’Business is booming today.’
The call was from his aunt.
The moment the call connected, he heard his aunt’s grave voice, "I have some unfortunate news to tell you. Su Qi, she... she..."
Jiang Zuo: "..."
Jiang Zuo didn’t believe for a second that anything had happened to Su Qi. His aunt sounded far too cheerful. Who knew if she’d disregard her status as an elder just to pull a prank on him.
So, Jiang Zuo said nothing.
As a result, his aunt stammered "she... she..." several times but couldn’t seem to finish her sentence.
After a moment of silence, she said, "Su Qi needs to stay with me for two days. You’re not going to miss her, are you?"
For some reason, Jiang Zuo pictured the scene on the other end of the line. Su Qi was probably muted by some spell while his aunt had the phone on speaker, just waiting for him to say something sweet.
’Three paragons in one family, and all of them are pranksters.’
’Why doesn’t this aunt go bother her husband, Jian Shisan, instead of messing with Su Qi and me?’
In the end, Jiang Zuo replied emotionlessly, "I will."
The person on the other end fell silent for another moment before saying in a deadpan voice, "Is that so. Well then, go get the fish from Fifth Brother. You know the way, don’t you? With your Fire Element, you shouldn’t have any trouble with the cold, right?"
Jiang Zuo nodded and acknowledged, "No problem."
The other end went silent for another moment, and then the call ended.
She probably needed time to think. In any case, Jiang Zuo didn’t give it much thought.
He really didn’t mind. Besides, a visit to see that turtle would be a good chance to check on its cultivation progress.
If it had managed to get started, he might even be able to teach it a thing or two.
If it still hadn’t gotten started after all this time, even with the help of the two Yin Yang Fish, it would only prove the turtle’s aptitude was terrible. And if it was untalented *and* lazy, then there was no point in teaching it at all.
Afterward, Jiang Zuo prepared to head for the Holy Land. However, not long after leaving Chuanhe Town, he saw three people lying on the ground in the distance.
When Jiang Zuo got closer, he found three injured and unconscious Cultivators. They were all Tier One Cultivators.
One man and two women. He’d seen them before.
It was the man who had demanded he give up his seat.
As he passed, Jiang Zuo casually tossed a Fireball at the man. His impression of the man wasn’t entirely bad. Whether the man survived after this, however, was none of his concern.
As for the two women, Jiang Zuo ignored them completely.
Jiang Zuo had used Magic, not the Fire Element.
The Fire Elemental Minions were deeply disappointed. They were unhappy that they couldn’t serve their Boss.
Jiang Zuo had even less interest in why these people were injured or why they had collapsed here.
’Whatever happened, how important could it be?’
Jiang Zuo’s Fireball successfully roused the young man.
When he came to, all he could see was the blurry back of a departing figure. The silhouette felt somewhat familiar, but he couldn’t recall who it belonged to.
Realizing that this person had saved him, he bowed deeply in the direction Jiang Zuo had gone.
Only then did he try to figure out how to get his two female companions back to the town. If they remained out here any longer, they would surely die.
Jiang Zuo walked on, paying no mind to the people he left behind or to the act he had just performed.
He never needed a grand reason for his actions. If someone were to demand a logical explanation for his behavior, he’d have to apologize, because he couldn’t provide one.
He didn’t believe he could offer an accurate explanation for his own behavior. He did what he did, and that was that. There was no need for so much logic and reasoning.
Those were nothing but excuses.
’Besides, did he really need a reason for such a trivial matter?’
’As long as it feels right, that’s all that matters.’
As the young man was carrying the two women back, he encountered a Daoist. The Daoist looked at the man but said nothing.
The young man instinctively moved to the side to let him pass.
The Daoist then walked past, remarking casually, "Inexplicable Fate. A careless action can bring one total ruin, just as it can bring the hope of a new beginning.
Young friend, you and I are not bound by fate, yet you have been granted a new life.
Are you surprised?"
The young man was indeed surprised, because he truly felt as though he had been given a new lease on life. Perhaps this Daoist knew who had saved him.
He hoped to repay the favor one day.
In the end, the young man nodded.
The Daoist held out his hand and smiled. "For the price of a Third Grade spirit stone, this humble Daoist shall unveil the mysteries of the Karma Technique for you."
"..."
’He has to be a con artist.’
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I heard there was another earthquake. Hope everyone is okay.
