Chapter 360: Chapter 358: Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique
Disguised as Lingchen, Jiang Jichen swaggered toward the Qing Mansion.
Outside, a storm was brewing as forces from all corners converged, all of them searching for Jiang Jichen.
Little did they know, he was already inside Yunshui Inner City, about to pay a visit to Qing Xun.
Jiang Jichen was perfectly calm, completely unafraid of his identity being exposed.
After all, in all of Yunshui City, only Qingya and Little Haas knew that Lingchen was his avatar.
Of course, with Chang Xian’Er’s Inference techniques and the information she had deciphered, she must have also figured out that he was Jiang Jichen.
That was why he hadn’t killed Chang Qi and was keeping him close.
If his identity were ever exposed, for any reason, the very first thing he would do was kill Chang Qi.
Chang Xian’Er clearly understood his intentions. Therefore, not only would she refrain from exposing his identity, but she would also actively keep his secret.
However, that woman, Chang Xian’Er, was terrifying. One could tell just from the schemes she had laid out last time.
’This time, it’s hard to say if she has another trick up her sleeve.’
’That woman is far too unpredictable. She puts me on edge.’
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Jiang Jichen arrived at the main gate of the Qing Mansion.
"The Young Master of the Pavilion from the Heavenly Sword Academy’s Pharmacist System is here to visit Miss Qing Xun. Please pass on the message!"
Jiang Jichen spoke coolly to the Qing Family guards.
This time, Jiang Jichen’s entry was smooth. He faced no obstruction and was invited straight in.
This made Jiang Jichen sigh. ’So this is the magic of status and identity.’
When he had first arrived in Yunshui City, he had been stopped at every turn.
’This world truly is pragmatic and cruel.’
Soon, Jiang Jichen saw Qing Xun in the main hall.
Seeing Qing Xun again, Jiang Jichen almost failed to recognize her.
Jiang Jichen remembered that Qing Xun had entered the Dao Spirit Secret Realm. It was an extraordinary place that could temper and refine one’s Spirit Body, allowing it to draw closer to and resonate with the great Dao of the world.
Furthermore, when a Dao Body achieved Spirit Communication, it was possible to awaken... an ancestral bloodline!
This was precisely why Jiang Jichen had come looking for Qing Xun.
Elder Yao had told him that the ancestors of the Qing Family possessed the Cyan Phoenix Bloodline.
And Qing Xun had likely awakened a trace of this Cyan Phoenix Bloodline in the Dao Spirit Secret Realm.
If he could use Qing Xun’s Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power, he might be able to activate the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment.
This was Jiang Jichen’s plan!
At first glance, Jiang Jichen could sense that Qing Xun had indeed awakened a trace of the Cyan Phoenix Bloodline.
Perhaps because of that trace of bloodline, the Qing Xun before him was noble and stunningly cold, exuding the natural aloofness of a Cyan Phoenix.
The Qing Xun of the past always wore a sweet, endearing smile that made people feel an irresistible urge to draw near.
But the Qing Xun of this moment possessed an air that kept everyone at a distance, which was quite jarring.
Moreover, Qing Xun had also become even more beautiful and captivating.
"Young Master Lingchen, you wouldn’t come here without a reason. Speak your mind."
Although Qing Xun’s sweet smile was gone, she still possessed her former straightforward personality.
Jiang Jichen liked dealing with such straightforward people.
But he was very wary of Qing Xun.
He clearly remembered how she had nearly attacked him back in the Teleportation Hall.
But in the end, she had decisively retreated. She was a terrifying woman, on par with Chang Xian’Er.
Jiang Jichen was just as direct. "I’m here to discuss a partnership. Miss Qing Xun, you’ve already awakened a trace of the Cyan Phoenix Bloodline in the Dao Spirit Secret Realm. But to truly awaken it, I’m afraid you’ll need the Phoenix Inheritance, or even Phoenix Blood. And right now... I have a clue about the Phoenix Nest. I wonder if Miss Qing Xun is interested?"
Jiang Jichen conveyed this message via voice transmission. Out loud, however, he said politely, "I came simply because I’ve heard so much about you!"
He could already sense that powerful figures from the Qing Family were monitoring them.
He didn’t want anyone other than Qing Xun to know about this matter.
As for whether Qing Xun would agree?
That wasn’t even a question. ’She’s probably even more anxious and invested in this than I am.’
Sure enough, upon hearing Jiang Jichen’s words, Qing Xun’s delicate frame trembled. A flash of excitement flickered in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.
Striving to control her emotions, Qing Xun said impassively, "Young Master Lingchen, since this is your first time visiting the Qing Mansion, let me show you around."
Secretly, however, Qing Xun asked via voice transmission, "How can I trust you?"
Jiang Jichen replied aloud, "I’ve heard that Miss Qing Xun’s personal training ground is extraordinary. Might I have a look?"
Inwardly, he transmitted, "Find us a private place, and I’ll prove it to you!"
Qing Xun replied, "Very well. Follow me."
And so, Qing Xun led Jiang Jichen past rows of pavilions and verandas, finally arriving at a small, secluded, verdant valley.
"Are there any eyes and ears here?" Jiang Jichen transmitted.
"My personal training ground is its own separate space. You can rest assured," Qing Xun transmitted with absolute confidence.
Jiang Jichen followed Qing Xun into the verdant valley.
In an instant, strange light shimmered, and Jiang Jichen found himself in another, extraordinary world.
A tranquil, empty valley where delicate flowers bloomed and spirit butterflies danced, carrying a faint, sweet fragrance on the air. There were small hills with flowing streams, a Spirit Lake, a secluded pool, and a single wooden house.
It was beautiful, quiet, and timeless—a place that could bring peace to one’s heart.
Moreover, an extraordinary Spirit Gathering Array had been set up in the valley, allowing it to draw Spiritual Power directly from the void.
As a result, the Spiritual Power here was incredibly dense, equivalent to a Silver Level Cultivation Arena.
’As expected of the great young miss of the Qing Family!’
These resources were completely beyond what an ordinary Noble Family or Sect could provide, let alone a Loose Cultivator.
The disparity in cultivation resources and bloodlines was simply too vast. This was why the vast majority of disciples from Great Families and Sects had Cultivation levels that far surpassed others.
Jiang Jichen sighed briefly. He then swept the area with his Seven-Colored Divine Thought, confirming that it was safe to reveal and activate the Phoenix Jade Pendant here.
The two entered the main hall of the old wooden house. Jiang Jichen immediately took out the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment. "This is the clue."
However, upon seeing the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment, Qing Xun’s expression grew even colder. "Isn’t this the fragment from the Yunshui Auction House? I heard you spent two million Seventh Grade Spirit Stones on this useless thing. Hmph. My Qing Family has studied this fragment before and found nothing of value."
Jiang Jichen seemed to have anticipated her reaction. He simply recited softly, "Condense thought into the Phoenix’s endless will; urge spirit into a thread that never breaks."
Upon hearing these words, Qing Xun’s body trembled.
The moment she heard them, the trace of her awakened Cyan Phoenix Bloodline began to resonate.
"Channel your energy according to this chant, condense a thread of Cyan Phoenix Power, and infuse it into the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment!"
Jiang Jichen continued.
With things having reached this point, how could Qing Xun not understand?
The Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment needed to be activated with Phoenix Spiritual Power.
The reason no one could ever trigger a change in the fragment before was simply because no one could produce Phoenix Spiritual Power.
Even for the Qing Family, who were rumored to have Cyan Phoenix Bloodline ancestors, they were completely unable to produce true Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power.
Because... they lacked the corresponding Cultivation Technique!
But the incantation Lingchen had just recited could allow her to produce truly pure Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power.
"What is this incantation?" Qing Xun asked, her voice filled with shock and excitement.
"The Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique."
Jiang Jichen replied coolly.
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