Chapter 267 Settlement Affairs 1
Suddenly, a swordsman unleashed a torrent of cold light, while another spearman thrust out a burst of fire dozens of feet long!
The fire and the cold light collided and canceled out most of their power, but the remaining force still rolled on... and was then shattered and cut down by others with guns and swords.
Then, the ones that weren't shredded or cut flew into the crowd and "smack" hit the feet of many disciples—who immediately jumped three zhang high!
Much of it splashed onto some disciples, instantly blackening their armor—they lashed out in a rage, sweeping with spears and stabbing with swords!
Zhong Cai: "..."
[Old Wu, this is really lively.]
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly.
[Lively and vivid.]
Zhong Cai held back her laughter.
Then he cleared his throat and asked in a low voice, "Fellow senior brothers and sisters, why did they suddenly start fighting?"
Xiao Danhuang said frankly, "This year, both hall masters happen to be living in the fifty-first hall and handling affairs there. The disciples of the fifty-second hall inevitably feel a bit like they are 'living under someone else's roof,' so they pick fights every day, which is also a way for them to hone their skills."
Zhong Cai suddenly realized: "Next year, when the two hall masters move to the fifty-second hall, will it be the turn of the senior brothers and sisters of the fifty-first hall to provoke them first?"
Emperor Xiao Dan nodded.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but ask curiously, "Who wins and who loses? Is there a prize?"
Xiao Danhuang said, "In the end, they could never get up, and there was never a clear winner."
Zhong Cai hesitated for a moment, but a smile still crept onto her face.
[Old Wu's choice of words is precise, and the writing is indeed lively and vivid.]
Wu Shao smiled broadly, clearly pleased with the compliment.
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The arrival of the warships went unnoticed by either side engaged in the battle below.
Yes, in such a short time, it went from one side provoking, to mutual probing, and then quickly escalated into a large-scale brawl involving hundreds or even thousands of people!
Now, many disciples have even started sparring and rolling around on the ground – this shows that both sides are "unrestrained" and "wild".
The spear tips darted and the sword blades swished, thrusting relentlessly at the rolling disciples. The disciples rolled rapidly, and although the spear tips and sword blades were extremely fast, they could only glide close to their backs and pierce the ground they had just rolled over, leaving a series of small craters.
The pit was small but deep, which shows that if it really hit the "opponent," it would be a bloody mess.
They showed absolutely no mercy.
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Zhong Cai exclaimed, "My senior brothers and sisters are so carefree!"
Xiao Danhuang and the others glanced at him, their expressions somewhat subtle.
There are many eccentric alchemists in the Lingxian Sect, but one who seems both eccentric and not so eccentric is unprecedented.
It must be a new variety.
Well... no wonder he's a young alchemist who suddenly appeared at number ten on the Sky Ranking?
The senior couples glanced at Wu Shaogan again.
At this moment, Wu Shaogan's eyes were filled with "A-Cai is so cute, yes, yes, A-Cai is so adorable."
Numerous Nirvanas: "..."
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Just then, a soul thought came from the fifty-first hall.
After Lou Chuan said "Don't resist," he raised his hand and released a large amount of invisible power, which swept Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan away. In the next instant, he disappeared on the warship with them.
The warships were also put away.
The other Nirvana cultivators followed Xiao Danhuang and slipped into the hall.
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After landing, Zhong Cai quickly turned around and immediately saw Old Wu standing next to her, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Wu Shaogan was also looking at him, with a slight smile on his face.
The two exchanged a glance before they had time to assess the current situation.
They are now on the edge of a training ground.
Zhong Cai: "..."
Another martial arts training ground?
However, this time it was an indoor training ground, and there were countless array patterns flowing with light around it, which clearly indicated that a large number of arrays had been set up.
It was precisely because of these formations that the two young men who were exchanging blows with spears and swords in the arena, no matter how powerful they were, whether they hit the ground or swept against the wall, did not create a ripple.
Anyway, the fight was very intense.
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Beside him, Xiao Danhuang and several other Nirvana Realm cultivators were present.
Xiao Danhuang laughed and said, "They want to spar for a while longer, let's sit down and wait."
Following the words of the clan leader, Zhong Cai looked to the right and saw several tables and chairs. Although there was no pavilion to provide shelter and no exotic flowers or plants to decorate it, making it look a bit bare, it was a place to rest.
At Xiao Danhuang's signal, everyone took their seats.
Lou Chuan began to explain the battle situation to Wu Shaogan.
Although Lou Chuan may seem a bit simple-minded when facing Xiao Danhuang, his explanations are incredibly clear and detailed, demonstrating profound understanding and a wide range of combat techniques.
Wu Shaogan listened attentively and occasionally shared his own insights.
Zhong Cai listened for a moment... but couldn't fully understand it. He'd have Lao Wu explain it to him when needed.
Now, Zhong Cai's gaze remained fixed on the two palace masters in the arena.
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From their appearance, both of them have maintained the look of being around twenty years old.
Both Gu Han and Gu Qingmiao were tall and handsome young men, with Gu Han appearing more dashing and healthy, and slightly taller than Gu Qingmiao. Gu Qingmiao, on the other hand, was a bit thinner, with a refined appearance, and her skin was faintly pale, giving her a slightly sickly look.
The two fought fiercely, neither giving an inch, and neither held back their strength when they attacked—both were quickly injured.
Strangely, even if they stabbed the other person several times with guns and swords, the bloody wounds would heal very quickly, and then they would continue to inflict wounds on the other person.
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Zhong Cai felt pain just looking at it.
He and Lao Wu had fought before, but his fighting talent was far inferior to Lao Wu's. Lao Wu usually guided him in his fights and helped him improve his strength. They had never fought like this before.
At this moment, Wu Shaogan listened to Lou Chuan's explanation of the battle while lost in thought. He could vaguely sense that every time the two palace masters injured each other and recovered quickly, their aura would increase slightly—very, very slightly, so slightly that it was almost an illusion.
Lou Chuan noticed Wu Shaogan's thoughtfulness and asked with a smile, "You've discovered it?"
Hearing this, Zhong Cai looked over curiously.
Wu Shaogan said, "Please enlighten me, Master Lou."
Lou Chuan explained, "This is a dual cultivation method that the two of them acquired in their early years."
Zhong Cai: Huh?
Countless guesses flashed through his mind, but he dared not utter a sound.
Wu Shaogan remained calm, awaiting further instructions.
Lou Chuan continued to explain: "After dual cultivation, the energy merges, which can quickly heal injuries caused by the partner and strengthen the physical body. At the same time, it can also refine the aura of both parties."
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Back when the Gu brothers were still in the earliest sect, they had already developed feelings for each other. When they found this method, they realized that although it would come at a price, the method was of very high quality and suited them well. It was an opportunity that they could not miss at that time!
So the two of them began practicing this method and have continued to this day.
The cultivation process was indeed arduous, but it was precisely because of this that the two were able to surpass many cultivators with similar aptitudes and quickly become Palace Masters, reaching their current level. They didn't join a Level 9 power from a young age; they wasted a lot of time climbing up step by step. It was mainly this method that allowed their cultivation speed not only to keep up but also to make them stand out.
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Zhong Cai immediately understood and admired these two who had achieved Nirvana.
Wu Shaogan remained silent and continued to watch the game.
Lou Chuan raised his hand to summon his attendants, instructing them to bring tea and snacks, and to eat and drink as they pleased.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were not polite either.
—As expected of a level nine power, the Temple of War's tea and snack-making skills are also excellent.
Zhong Cai liked it very much and ate several pieces.
Wu Shaogan observed all of this and secretly pondered that once things were settled, A Cai's favorite foods should not be deprived... He could feed A Cai while she was refining pills...
Several Nirvana Daoist couples did the same thing. When "ordering food," they had already ordered what they and their partners liked, and now they would occasionally give each other a bite. Their every move was very natural.
Zhong Cai didn't recognize these snacks, but picked out the ones Wu Shaogan liked from those she had already tried and stuffed them into Wu Shaogan's mouth.
Wu Shaogan's eyes were gentle, and A Cai always thought about him.
As he was thinking this, Wu Shaogan also brought out some other tea snacks that Zhong Cai hadn't tried yet, but whose flavors matched Zhong Cai's, and fed them to her...
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The Gu brothers fought for more than half an hour before they finally stopped.
The two wiped their sweat and, as they walked this way, saw a group of people leading two younger people to eat and drink their food and comment on them...
Never mind.
This always happens when we have guests. It's because once they start fighting, they can't get away and the guests have to wait a while.
Their gazes fell on the two young people who looked very close and were both quite good-looking.
Emperor Xiao Dan and Palace Master Lou have gone to pick up the person. It seems that everything went smoothly... Did they bring the person over specifically because one of them was chosen to be their accompanying protector?
This is great news.
Anyone who is willing to serve as a Dharma protector in the late Nirvana stage can apply to both factions for a very urgently needed and extremely valuable resource. If they don't need it for the time being, they can save the opportunity.
If they are chosen by a junior alchemist from the Lingxian Sect, they will have the opportunity to obtain a top-grade eighth-level pill from the Lingxian Sect. Their Daoist partner is not an alchemist, so it will indeed take more effort when they need pills.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan stood up and bowed to the two men.
"Junior Zhong Cai."
"Junior Wu Shaogan."
"Greetings to the two Palace Masters."
The Gu brothers laughed and said, "Welcome, welcome, no need for formalities, please have a seat."
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan then sat down.
Emperor Xiao Danhuang still had many matters to attend to with the newly recruited juniors, so he didn't keep them in suspense and directly told them that the two brothers had been selected together. He only asked one question at the end: "Will you two live in the same gourd-shaped residence, or separately?"
The Gu brothers replied in a good mood, "Of course it's the same one!" Seeing the two younger brothers being so affectionate, they added, "Normally when you're at home, just put the gourd house at the entrance of the cave."
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both expressed their gratitude.
The matter is now settled.
As for what benefits the two palace masters will receive, that's up to the bargaining between the upper echelons of both families.
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The two palace masters of the Gu family did not hesitate and both stood up.
Xiao Danhuang also took out a small and exquisite gourd—this gourd dwelling was a specially made mustard seed treasure used to carry the Nirvana clone. It simulated the primordial embryo environment inside, and once the clone was taken into it, it would automatically be nurtured, which was no different from staying in the primordial embryo.
Naturally, this thing is also very precious.
Even among the vast ninth-level forces, there are very few, and even fewer who can obtain a Nirvana Avatar as a protector.
Currently, only a few young and talented alchemists from the Lingxian Sect who have made it onto the Sky Ranking, and the Battle King from the War God Hall, possess it.
The other, slightly less privileged individuals, received a common rebirth achieved through the depletion of their potential and the use of special methods to accelerate their progress.
Such Nirvana is naturally inferior to Nirvana achieved through natural breakthrough, because the methods of infusion used are different. At most, one can reach the mid-stage of Nirvana after the infusion is completed, but then one will be fixed at that stage and unable to break through further.
Moreover, ordinary Nirvana cultivators can live up to five thousand years, but this type of Nirvana cultivator can only live up to four thousand years. When their lifespan is up, they can only rely on treasures to prolong their lives. But this type of Nirvana cultivator can at least live for many more years. Their existence can protect their respective families or things they care about, and they can also find ways to continue their lineage.
Of course, there are also some exceptional individuals who are sometimes accompanied by early or mid-stage temple masters when they go out.
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A light flashed between the brows of the Gu brothers, and suddenly a cloud of light burst forth.
Within the shroud of light and mist, two clones suddenly appeared.
They are exactly the same as the original Gu brothers. When they are in the same place as the original Gu brothers, they act in accordance with the original Gu brothers' wishes. When they are separated from the original Gu brothers and become their attendants and protectors, they also have the same way of thinking and acting as the original Gu brothers.
When the clone reunites with the original body, the clone returns to the primordial embryo, and the memories of what it saw, heard, and encountered will immediately connect with the original body.
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The two clones transformed into tangled wisps of green smoke and instantly disappeared into the gourd-shaped dwelling.
After plugging the gourd's mouth shut, Xiao Danhuang placed his hands on the gourd and applied slight pressure to both sides.
In an instant, the gourd split into two slightly smaller gourds.
Xiao Danhuang explained, "The double gourd dwelling allows two clones to nurture together, but if there is a possibility that you can separate, you can also separate them. Each small gourd is also an independent single-person gourd dwelling... You can each bring one."
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan listened very carefully and took notes diligently.
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That concludes the matter of having a personal protector.
It's still quite safe now, so Zhong Cai directly put the gourd dwelling into her mustard seed ring.
Then, Xiao Danhuang, along with his two new juniors and the other Nirvana cultivators, bid farewell and left.
The Gu brothers escorted the group all the way to the palace gate.
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There's no need to send out more warships from inside the Temple of War.
This time, Emperor Xiao Dan raised his hand and threw out a flying boat, inviting the group to board.
The flying boat was as fast as lightning, and in the blink of an eye it had flown far away.
Xiao Danhuang announced the upcoming schedule.
"The agreed-upon Lianli Island and Biyi Peak can be selected now."
Zhong Cai had already become familiar with the seniors, so he said, "Before that, should Shao Gan and I go and register as Daoist partners?"
Emperor Xiao Dan raised an eyebrow, but did not turn the flying boat around; he simply continued forward.
Because this direction leads directly to the location of the Biyi Pavilion inside the Temple of War.
The Biyi Pavilion is specifically used to register Daoist couples.
After registration is completed, you can select a Biyi Peak in the Biyi Pavilion. Most of the time, the disciples in the hall choose it themselves and then purchase it with Xuan Stones.
Disciples of the War God Temple have free accommodations, but if they want to live with their Daoist partners, they will naturally have to spend a sum of Xuan Stones.
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Xiao Danhuang explained some related matters and said to Wu Shaogan, "You should be the one to choose and record it in your disciple token."
Wu Shaogan replied, "Yes, I understand."
Xiao Danhuang looked at Wu Shaogan and found him quite interesting. It was true that this junior only cared about his Daoist partner, but he was still quite polite.
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Zhong Cai held her husband Wu's hand, feeling quite excited—although they always carried their "home" with them, it was still quite novel to immediately set up a new home in a new place! Suddenly, she felt a sweet sense of newlywed bliss!
[Old Wu, we'd better pick a good one next time!]
[Ah Cai's word is final.]
"It can't be just me making the decisions! What's your opinion, Lao Wu? This is where we both live!"
A smile appeared in Wu Shaogan's eyes.
[In my opinion, choose a place with the richest spiritual energy, where many special environments can occur, suitable for planting medicinal herbs for A-Cai.]
Zhong Cai suddenly understood what her master meant, and her eyes lit up.
[After we go up there, let's set up more formations and plant more medicinal herbs! Then the houses can be simpler, not like those on Duobao Peak?]
Wu Shao nodded with a dry laugh.
Zhong Cai was lost in thought, her mind wandering to it.
[That's true, I'm tired of living up in the mountains. Let's decorate that Lianli Island properly later.]
[This mountain around the Temple of War can be my herb garden! We can come over and enjoy the scenery whenever we're free, and it's convenient since we can teleport here!]
[Old Wu, you don't know anything about medicinal herbs, so I'll take care of this mountain from now on! The island over there is yours!]
Wu Shaogan felt even better listening to Zhong Cai's nagging.
Medicinal herbs can be grown on the island, so let's leave it all to Acai. I'll take over when we build the houses.
Zhong Cai thought for a moment.
【Weren't you supposed to be choosing attendants? That's all up to you now!】
Wu Shaogan nodded again.
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Before long, the group arrived in front of the Biyi Pavilion.
It is a small building that is much more exquisite than other war temple buildings, and it has several floors.
It is said that the first floor is where couples register, and then going up, you will find images of couples of different qualities.
The group entered through the door.
The Nirvana cultivators were all very experienced—which is normal; they had all come to register beforehand, and they must have brought some of their disciples with them.
The person in charge of registration was a middle-aged cultivator with a refined appearance, who looked somewhat like an immortal. Upon seeing the group, he smiled and carefully explained the registration process.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan stood together, each holding a pledge in their hands.
One of them condensed a pill seal, while the other released his fighting spirit; together, they left their marks on the oath talisman.
At the same time, the two also wrote their vows on the talisman.
The oath is simple: to live and die together and never betray each other, or else our bodies will perish and our souls will disintegrate!
This is one of the most rigorous oaths.
For Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan, this was no different from going through the motions.
After all, their companion treasures had merged into an ancient city, so they were inseparable in life and death. After Zhong Cai merged with it, even their primordial spirits would be combined with each other.
If they ever decide to betray each other, there's no need for the oath talisman; the treasures will simply clash and explode, obliterating everything.
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The middle-aged cultivator smiled and reminded him, "After you return to the Spirit Immortal Sect, don't forget to register as well." He pointed to a small stone platform on the right and said, "Once you've finished your business, you can go directly from here to the Lianli Pavilion over there."
Zhong Cai understood instantly and nodded immediately.
Xiao Danhuang then said, "If the two new disciples want to choose a peak, let's go straight to the top."
The middle-aged cultivator wasn't surprised, after all, he was well-informed and had long known that both families had recruited extremely terrifying geniuses. Their general physical characteristics—especially the third Dou Wang recruited by their War God Temple—had been known for a long time, and few didn't recognize them.
To win over this Battle King, the best gift to him must be the Twin Peaks – one whose energy is so concentrated that it can even be used by Nirvana-level cultivators.
And these images of the peaks are all at the top level.
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Without wasting words, Xiao Danhuang led everyone up to the third floor.
As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a barrage of images of mountain peaks—at least dozens of them.
Every detail clearly shows the entire mountain peak. Although the image is a miniaturized version of the real mountain, it is incredibly detailed, with no part of the structure missing.
Zhong Cai grabbed Wu Shaogan's hand and happily rushed into the image!
As they had agreed beforehand, Zhong Cai would make the selection based on the environment and the difficulty of constructing the new environment...
Wu Shaogan simply let Zhong Cai pull him around, his eyes crinkling with a smile.
The two of them were picking out a "wedding room" like they were choosing one... no, this could really be called a "wedding room"!
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Xiao Danhuang and several others who had undergone Nirvana were waiting in front of the building.
Qu Ke smiled and took out a piece of gold silk, handing it to Xiao Danhuang.
Xiao Danhuang glanced at it and laughed, "Your medicine garden's pass? It's a second-class pass, quite generous."
Qu Ke said gently, "Cai'er deserves it."
Zhong Wenyue raised her eyebrows slightly, took out a piece of gold silk, and handed it to Xiao Danhuang as well, teasingly saying, "Ake is so generous, I can't be stingy either, so I'll give her one too."
Xiao Danhuang put them all away, and then quietly took out the same one as well.
Together, they make three pieces of gold and silk.
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Which alchemist who has already mastered alchemy doesn't have a medicinal herb garden?
Each alchemist's herb garden is their private sanctuary, especially the more precious ones, which are not easily entered or left.
Silver silk, gold silk, and colored silk represent third-class, second-class, and first-class travel permits, respectively, and each bears the alchemist's seal.
The third-class can harvest level 6 rare herbs at most, the second-class can harvest level 7 herbs, and the first-class can harvest level 8 herbs.
Each order allows the alchemist to spend a day in the garden selecting medicinal herbs, as many as they can pick, and they can go once a month.
However, the number of visits to the park does not add up.
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The three alchemists were naturally very fond of Zhong Cai, which is why they were willing to send him such a second-class gold and silk token.
If it were another alchemist, perhaps not as talented as Zhong Cai, or as likable as Zhong Cai... they might still give such a "gift," but they would probably only give third-class silver and silk.
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Several alchemists offered benefits, and the three palace masters naturally reciprocated in kind.
The alchemists' benefits were given to Zhong Cai, while the hall masters' benefits were given to Wu Shaogan—through their interactions, they were able to better appreciate Wu Shaogan's combat talent.
Therefore, the temple masters provided their own battle footage, showcasing the secret techniques they were highly skilled in.
This means that if Wu Shaogan becomes interested in these secret techniques in the future, he can learn them from them.
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