Chapter 2080: Chapter 2085: Alliance’s Su Mu
Xia Liu smiled helplessly.
Being seen by someone who remembers you in such a situation is bound to make them overthink.
"Slaying Luo Liezi, one of the Three Pure Ones Saints, in the Battle of Dandong City, leading Zhuang Sheng to the righteous path; your deeds are truly admirable."
The old man didn’t mention the wanted notice.
Because in his eyes, it’s nothing but a scrap of paper.
A childish act by a naive family.
"Senior’s news is indeed widespread!"
Xia Liu was astonished.
That the Flag Mountain incident could spread to such a small place.
Almost impossible.
Xia Liu guessed that this old man must be a hidden strong figure from some major faction.
The confrontation between Dandong City and Zhuang Sheng happened not long ago.
Most likely, the people around here aren’t aware.
Yet this old guy casually mentioned it.
If he didn’t have a powerful background, who would believe it?
"I even know you slain a demon class creature in the Flag Mountain Secret Realm."
Hmm?
Hearing this, Xia Liu’s expression turned serious.
Only Qi Zheng and others could know about the slaying of the demon spider at Flag Mountain.
This matter shouldn’t have been spread around by them.
Therefore, Xia Liu assumed the old man was part of the Qi Family’s upper echelons.
"Young friend, there’s no need to be on guard against me. When you left here, I feared you might impulsively clash with the young master of the Qi Family, so I sent two friends towards Hundred Flowers City."
"Is Senior concerned for me?"
Xia Liu asked nonchalantly.
"Indeed, I had people keeping an eye on you, hoping you’d avoid conflict with the Qi Family. Unexpectedly, you became close with them, and those two old guys even want to recruit you as a guest elder of the Qi Family."
The old man smiled appreciatively, admiring the Qi Family’s recruitment tactics.
Xia Liu probably hasn’t agreed to claim the guest elder position.
"Ah, thanks for your concern, Senior. May I know your esteemed name?"
Xia Liu could roughly tell.
This old guy didn’t harbor any ill intentions.
Moreover, he had a keen eye for people.
"I am a member of the Cultivation Alliance. My surname is Su, just call me Old Man Su."
"So it’s Senior Su of the Alliance!"
Xia Liu grew even more respectful.
It’s no wonder after the battle with the Divine Mechanist at Hundred Flowers City, the Cultivation Alliance viewed him favorably.
Turns out, the high-ranking members of the Cultivation Alliance had encountered him early on.
No doubt, the Alliance was aware of his actions.
So when passing through here, Old Man Su refrained from acting and instead guided him towards Hundred Flowers City.
"Haha, you’re quite the prodigy. How many years have you cultivated until now?"
Su Mu was extremely curious about Xia Liu’s actual age.
If he had been cultivating for a hundred years,
then that youthful face would be nothing short of monstrous.
Too young.
"To be precise, I haven’t been cultivating very long, I’m only thirty years old."
Ugh!
Hearing this, Su Mu sprayed the tea from his mouth.
His freshly copied ledger was soaked.
What had he just heard?
Xia Liu was only thirty years old!
"Only"!
He scrutinized Xia Liu, staring as if he had seen a ghost.
Thirty years old, yet at the Golden Pill Late Stage!
Even in the ancient peak era of cultivation, such a monstrous talent didn’t exist.
"Senior, are you okay?"
"Hardly! Thirty-year-old at the Golden Pill Late Stage! Were you cultivating in your mother’s womb?"
Su Mu was profoundly shocked.
It was truly terrifying.
No such monstrous talent had emerged in tens of thousands of years.
And he possessed the Power of Righteous Law, Five Elements Origin, and Holy Energy.
Plus, he had the Demon Slaying Divine Sword from before the primal chaos.
He was practically a heaven-sent miracle to the mortal world!
"Ahem, I might have misspoken just now."
"Alright, let’s speak practically, don’t scare this old man."
Su Mu sighed in relief.
Xia Liu must have acquired some Spirit Fruit or Youth Preserving Elixir.
Which allowed him to preserve his youthful appearance.
And thus did not age.
"Because time flies and I’ve been busy, my age probably exceeds thirty, but not more than thirty-five."
...
Su Mu felt like swearing!
This was even more of a trigger!
Accomplishing this at just over thirty, he was truly unique!
"Young friend, let’s stop here. I’m aware of your talents, no need to provoke me more."
"Ahem, Senior, you asked."
Xia Liu chuckled bitterly.
"Hahaha! Alright, alright, for a genius like you, if Central Continent’s Empress notices you, she might directly adopt you!"
"Empress?"
"Ahem, this topic is quite distant for you; should you obtain the Ascension Command, your talents could make a name for you in Central Continent!"
Su Mu refrained from speaking too far ahead.
Fearing Xia Liu might fixate on it, leading to complacency.
"By the way, Senior Su, I’ve heard that obtaining the Ascension Command grants rewards."
"Indeed, Young Friend Xia, what reward are you eyeing? Low-Grade Spiritual Artifact? Pill? Or the precious Spiritual Medicine that enhances Soul Force?"
Su Mu asked curiously.
"I’m wondering, does the Spiritual Medicine truly enhance Soul Force?"
"Of course! Though are you intending to elevate your Soul Force to the Nascent Soul Realm before breaking through with your Energy Body?"
"Hmm, somewhat."
Xia Liu didn’t disclose the exact reason.
Too challenging to explain.
"Unbelievable, unbelievable! Achieving Nascent Soul before a hundred! It’s practically a miracle!"
"Wrong!"
Su Mu suddenly realized.
Xia Liu wasn’t at all aiming for Nascent Soul before a hundred!
This was well under fifty!
If he truly forms a Nascent Soul, it would be the most frightful monster of all time!
"Young friend Xia Liu, you’re the future of our cultivation realm!"
Su Mu couldn’t help but exclaim.
"Senior, don’t elevate me so high, I’m but a loose cultivator, yet to fulfill a certain promise as a low-rank cultivator."
"No! Your talent is unmatched, trust me, you will someday shine brilliantly in this realm, renowned throughout the cultivation realm!"
"Ahem, Senior, let’s discuss the Spiritual Medicine instead."
Xia Liu feared that if he listened any longer, he’d believe Su Mu’s words, so he quickly changed the topic.
"The Spiritual Medicine can enhance Soul Force, but I’m unsure it can transform your soul into a Nascent Soul."
"Why so?"
"Do you know the greatest difficulty in forming a Nascent Soul?"
Su Mu asked back.
"State of Mind."
"Correct! A lack of Spiritual Energy can be filled with Pill and Spirit Stones, insufficient foundation can be supplemented with Spiritual Medicine, but a deficient State of Mind cannot be compensated by any Divine Artifact."
"Then can the rewarded Spiritual Medicine enhance Soul Force?"
Xia Liu asked again.
"I say, how come you won’t follow my lead when crucially discussing your Nascent Soul Formation!"
"I’m somewhat special, unable to form a Nascent Soul in one go, no matter how high my State of Mind."
"Alright, I won’t discuss it... "
Su Mu felt somewhat foolish.
This guy was around thirty, yet he had achieved the Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation.
In a few years, forming a Nascent Soul wouldn’t be a problem!
