UGB Chapter 82 Shocked to hear about Shang Zong
Chapter 82 Shocked to hear about Shang Zong
Ning Xuanqi raised his hand and flipped it over, revealing an ancient bronze mirror in his palm.
The mirror is about the size of a palm, with a mottled surface and a blurry reflection, shrouded in a thin layer of grayish-white mist that swirls erratically.
He channeled a wisp of true energy into the mirror, and a figure appeared on the surface. The figure was initially blurry, but gradually became clear after a moment.
"Xuanqi, what do you want with me?"
"I have learned from my grandmaster uncle that Wangji has passed away."
Upon hearing this, the cultivator in the mirror remained silent for a long time.
This mirror, named the Reflecting Mirror, is Ning Xuanqi's most treasured possession, accompanying him in his cultivation for many years.
The mirror houses the primordial spirit of his grandmaster, who, after dying a hundred years ago, willingly became the spirit of the precious mirror.
"Just now, a disciple of the Yunfu Sect brought back the body of Junior Brother Wangji."
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. It's always better to return to one's roots."
"Xuanqi, if I remember correctly, the Yunfu Sect is a branch of the Yushu Mountain, a branch of our southern sect, located in the Poyang Marsh."
"The disciple on duty has verified the jade token; it is indeed from the Yunfu Sect."
"Let's go take a look!"
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Inside the quiet room, Li Ya sat for a long time. In this trial ground, the Tai Xuan Dao was able to open up such a palace and quiet room, which showed their great resources and capabilities.
As Li Ya smelled the calming incense burning on the table, his mind and body gradually relaxed.
Not long after, Ning Xuanqi pushed open the door and entered.
With a sincere and solemn expression, he slightly cupped his hands and performed a deep bow: "Many thanks to Junior Brother for your noble act of returning Junior Brother Wangji's body to its rightful owner. Tai Xuan Dao will remember this kindness, and I, Ning Xuanqi, will remember it as well."
Li Ya slightly stepped aside to avoid him, replying, "It was nothing, but the deceased deserves our deepest respect."
Li Ya felt a sense of admiration. The Tai Xuan Dao family's teachings were truly excellent, and Ning Xuanqi was completely unpretentious.
But it's strange that he calls himself his junior brother.
"May I ask, junior brother, which disciple of the Yunfu Sect have you studied under?"
This stumped Li Ya. His relationship with his master was not yet public, and currently only three people, including himself, knew about it. After thinking for a moment, he came up with an idea.
"Ya was just a servant in the medicine field of Yunfu Sect. I had never formally become a disciple. It was just that the manager took pity on me and gave me the grace of passing on the teachings, and we had a master-disciple relationship."
"I see!"
Ning Xuanqi then changed the subject.
"Junior Brother, you have shown us immense kindness by escorting Junior Brother Wangji back. Tai Xuan Dao has always been committed to repaying kindness. I wonder what kind of reward you desire? Even if the sect cannot provide it, I will do my utmost to fulfill it!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ya was somewhat troubled. Money was certainly not a problem for Tai Xuan Dao, but it would be a waste to exchange this favor for money.
To put it bluntly, Ning Xuanqi seems to have a deep friendship with Yan Wangji, and this favor will only increase as Ning Xuanqi's cultivation level rises.
However, it's more reassuring to have the benefits in hand first. Right now, I don't lack much, but Ling Shu is lacking a lot of what it needs.
He then cupped his hands and said, "I come from a humble background and have been devoted to the Dao for a long time. I am seeking an opportunity to improve myself. I wonder if you could bestow some simple Daoist scriptures upon me."
The matters deduced by Ling Shu are becoming increasingly complex, requiring a large number of documents and classics for verification. It would be great if we could obtain the opportunity to enter the location of the Tai Xuan Dao Library.
Even though the ancient library of Tai Xuan Dao cannot access those cultivation techniques, the ordinary books and documents alone are of great benefit to Ling Shu.
Ning Xuanqi was surprised to see Li Ya like this. For an ordinary cultivator from a humble family to receive such kindness, it would be reasonable for him to ask for some magic treasures and spiritual materials, or even just a cultivation technique. He had underestimated Li Ya.
At this moment, a faint light shone from the mirror, and Ning Xuanqi pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "Junior Brother Li, do you know why I call you Junior Brother?"
"I don't know!"
Li Ya thought to himself, "You must be a polite cultivator, addressing everyone as senior brother, senior sister, junior brother, and junior sister."
"Although you haven't been officially listed in the Yunfu Sect's Jade Register, you are still considered a disciple of the Yunfu Sect. The Yunfu Sect is a sect below Jade Book Mountain, while the upper sect of Jade Book Mountain is my Taixuan Dao. It is perfectly reasonable for me to call you Junior Brother!"
Li Ya's pupils narrowed slightly, a hint of emotion appeared on his face, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
I really didn't expect there to be such a connection.
"As a major sect in the Central Continent, Tai Xuan Dao has a flourishing lineage. In order to educate the people, it not only has formally established subordinate sects, but also subordinate sects established by its own disciples. These subordinate sects then branch out. The sects in the Central Continent that practice the Five Elements Method all have some connection with our sect in some way."
"I can grant your request, junior brother. When you come to Tai Xuan Dao in the future, my Tai Xuan Wan Fa Lou will open doors of convenience for you."
"But I feel that this affection is not enough to repay my junior brother's kindness."
As he spoke, Ning Xuanqi took out a jade arrow from his sleeve and handed it to Li Ya.
"That was me repaying a debt of gratitude, but this is the debt of gratitude that Tai Xuan Dao is repaying."
"Junior brother, you may take this token to the Fishing Platform in the East Sea, and after accumulating one thousand good deeds, you may become a disciple of my Tai Xuan Dao."
"Junior brother, would you be willing?"
A surge of emotion welled up in Li Ya's heart. This was an opportunity that countless cultivators at the bottom of society had been dreaming of.
Entering a top-tier sect would surely cause any cultivator to lose control of their joy at this moment.
But Li Ya still tried his best to remain calm.
It's not that they don't want to, but they have too many concerns. The Tai Xuan Dao is a major sect with countless cultivators, including many at the Golden Core level or above.
With a rare spiritual treasure and a secret cave realm, it's hard to guarantee that he won't be discovered.
After a moment of silence, Li Ya bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Ning..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ning Xuanqi interrupted him.
"It's up to you, junior brother, to decide. I won't force you to agree or disagree."
"Now that I have sent out this command token, there is absolutely no reason for me to take it back."
"This quiet room will be used by my junior brother; it's more comfortable than those tents outside."
After chatting for a while, they bowed and left, leaving Li Ya alone in the quiet room.
At this moment, Li Ya slowly sat down, carefully considering his words, not letting a single word slip by.
Joining the Tai Xuan Dao is like being directly promoted from a small enterprise like the Yunfu Sect to one of the world's top ten giants—a leap of considerable magnitude.
However, on one hand, there is an incredible opportunity, and on the other hand, there is the risk of the treasure being leaked. It is hard to guarantee that cultivators in the Tai Xuan Dao will not be tempted by the treasure.
Ning Xuanqi had no idea what Li Ya was thinking at this moment. At that time, Ning Xuanqi was in the side hall talking about this matter with his grandmaster in the mirror.
"Please enlighten us, Grandmaster Uncle. Junior Brother Li has done the sect a great favor this time, but the mystery is unclear. Why did you send out the Tai Xuan Token?"
An aged voice then emanated from the mirror.
"Sending out a Tai Xuan token is not a big deal. Besides, it is the responsibility of Tai Xuan disciples to find talents for the sect."
"I observe that this child is only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, yet his aura is pure and profound, and his body is surrounded by a precious light. He must possess extraordinary physical abilities and be born with supernatural powers."
"At the very least, they had cultivated to perfection in their previous realms, received the favor of the immortals, and were born with supernatural physical abilities. This is something that the Yunfu Sect could not cultivate."
"Moreover, when I probed with my divine sense, I felt that this little guy had all five elements. Although his dantian was empty, the five elements of true qi in his five internal organs were well-ordered and pure, no less than that of my sect's disciples. It was as if five deities were sitting in his presence, making him extraordinary."
Ning Xuanqi was startled and quickly asked, "Grandmaster Uncle, are you saying that he impersonated Yunfu Sect?"
"No, no. This child has been able to obtain such good fortune, either because he is exceptionally gifted or because he possesses a great treasure. In either case, it is worthwhile to recruit him into the sect."
"As for his character, if he really wants to join my sect, he must go to the Fishing Platform, where the fellow disciples stationed there can carefully examine him."
"If you are unwilling to join my Tai Xuan Dao, then let's pretend this never happened."
Ning Xuanqi then realized that he actually hoped this junior brother could join the sect. He found him pleasing to the eye, and the fact that he could resist the temptation and return the remains of his junior brother Wangji and the Sumeru Bracelet showed that he was a man of good character.
"Xuanqi, now that the seed has been planted, just observe quietly and let it grow on its own. Don't interfere."
"Disciple understands!"