Chapter 321: Chapter 226: Cultivation World 16
"I am Xi Yu, the Manor Master of Xuanwu Manor. Could you please elaborate on your statement about returning the remains of our Xuanwu Manor disciple?"
Si Lingle nodded and relayed the events of the Dendrobium Secret Realm, then handed the Jade Scroll left by Senior Ban to Master Xi Yu.
After examining the Jade Scroll, Master Xi Yu asked Si Lingle to bring out Ban’s remains.
Using a Secret Technique, it was confirmed that Ban was indeed from Xuanwu Manor and a part of its Direct Lineage.
Unexpectedly, he perished in the Sealed Demon Land.
"Thank you, young friend, for returning the ancestor’s remains." Master Xi Yu expressed gratitude with clasped hands.
"You are too courteous, Senior." Si Lingle quickly rose to return the gesture.
"Young friend, since you are here, stay at Xuanwu Manor for a while. You can exchange insights on Taoist Skills with the manor’s disciples."
"Thank you, Senior."
Si Lingle left with someone and settled in a guest room.
The next day, a servant disciple came to take Si Lingle to the practice grounds.
Upon arrival, a Golden Core Cultivator approached.
"Fellow Daoist, I am Yin Shi (Golden Core Great Perfection), the Young Manor Master of Xuanwu Manor."
"Yun Hua, a disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect."
"Fellow Daoist Yun Hua, my mother instructed me to let you experience the cultivation methods of Xuanwu Manor."
After speaking, Yin Shi handed a Jade Scroll to Si Lingle, "Fellow Daoist Yun Hua, this is Xuanwu Manor’s special defensive cultivation technique. You may cultivate it; it will not conflict with other Cultivation Techniques. You can cultivate it with peace of mind."
Si Lingle was surprised at the generosity, allowing a member of another sect to cultivate their technique.
"Thank you." Si Lingle accepted the technique for examination.
Si Lingle did not know that Master Xi Yu, having heard she repaired the Sealed Demon Land and retrieved the remains from there, decided to bestow the technique upon her.
Because of her nobility, Master Xi Yu was generous in return.
"Fellow Daoist, find a cushion to sit on, and we shall meditate together."
"Alright."
Si Lingle found a spot and began meditating.
After two hours, the meditation concluded.
Xuanwu Manor disciples paired up to spar.
They did not use Spells, relying solely on their physical prowess.
Yin Shi was Si Lingle’s opponent.
Si Lingle, not having undergone dedicated Body Refining, was overpowered by Yin Shi’s physical strength.
"Fellow Daoist Yun Hua, your physical body is good, but it lacks specialized Body Refining, hence weaker than Xuanwu Manor’s disciples." Yin Shi said, "This is a Body Refining Technique, specially for women, ensuring no bulkiness."
"Thank you." Si Lingle was surprised to receive a Body Refining Technique as well.
Later, Yin Shi took Si Lingle on a tour of Xuanwu Manor, which was vast and sprawled across eleven mountain peaks.
The sect had over five hundred disciples.
After the tour, Si Lingle returned to her guest room, where a servant disciple had prepared a medicinal bath for Body Refining.
While soaking in the medicinal bath, Si Lingle began cultivating the Body Refining Technique.
Half an hour later, Si Lingle noticed a layer of impurities being expelled from her body.
Quite unpleasant!
After two hours, Si Lingle emerged.
Si Lingle felt her body lighter and more at ease.
In the afternoon, Si Lingle joined the Xuanwu Manor disciples for meditation and cultivation.
After two hours of practice, Si Lingle and Yin Shi sparred once more.
From yesterday, Si Lingle had memorized Yin Shi’s attack strategies.
In today’s bout, Si Lingle utilized a movement technique to evade many attacks and even struck Yin Shi twice.
However, she still endured quite the beating.
Her body was bruised in patches.
But with an elixir, her injuries healed quickly.
A month passed this way, Si Lingle made progress in Body Refining and the Mysterious Martial Technique.
Now, sparring with Yin Shi, she could not yet fight evenly but was no longer as harshly beaten.
Another month slipped by, and Si Lingle left Xuanwu Manor.
Accompanying Si Lingle were Yin Shi and Yu Xi (Late-stage Golden Core).
The three embarked on an adventure together.
Yin Shi pursued the Dual Cultivation of Body and Spirit, while Yu Xi was an Artifact Cultivator.
During their stay at Xuanwu Manor, Si Lingle had shared Taoist Skills with Yu Xi, fostering an admiration and bond.
Yu Xi, having gained insights from their discussions, decided to join Si Lingle on her journey.
When Master Xi Yu learned Yu Xi wanted to accompany Si Lingle, she had Yin Shi join them as well.
Master Xi Yu foresaw that traveling with Si Lingle would bestow great opportunities on Yin Shi and Yu Xi.
Thus, she sent the two to adventure with Si Lingle.
