Chapter 383 Making Plans for My Nephew
A voice drifted from the side: "In your past life, didn't a sneeze mean someone was thinking of you?"
Zhong Cai turned around, a little confused: "Did I just say that?"
—This guy, who floated over like a ghost with a hint of melancholy, was none other than his old man, Wu.
Wu Shaogan sighed softly again: "Isn't that right? I just finished my cultivation and found out that someone is missing A-Cai. It really makes me uncomfortable."
Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly: "Old Wu, aren't you a little out of character?"
Wu Shaogan had already quietly moved closer, wrapped his arms around Zhong Cai's waist, and lifted him up to face him directly, forehead to forehead, and continued to sigh, "I'm just jealous."
Zhong Cai: "...Frank. Too frank."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly, and the shadow that had seemed to hang over him vanished in an instant.
Zhong Cai knew Wu Shaogan was being pretentious, so she reached out and grabbed his neck, pulled him down, and bit his lips.
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh.
Even after all these years, A-Cai still prefers to bite.
What's that word again?
That feels great!
However, just as Wu Shaogan was about to bite back, Zhong Cai pushed him away.
"Oh no! I'm still refining pills!"
"Old Wu, go play somewhere else, the crucial moment is coming!"
"I'll coax you after I get the pill, okay? Level 6 medicinal herbs are quite expensive, we can't just waste them!"
Wu Shaogan: "..."
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After the pill was produced, Zhong Cai indeed coaxed Wu Shaogan for a while, and Wu Shaogan was easy to coax. Before long, he was all smiles, and the two of them were snuggling together again.
Just then, a figure outside the island knocked on the array sealing it—basically, knocked on the "island gate".
Zhong Cai noticed the array vibrating, and naturally knew that someone had arrived.
Wu Shaogan stood up and pulled Zhong Cai up as well.
As the two stepped out of the mansion, they saw invisible ripples of an array spreading out in the air. High above, a young man riding a giant ox withdrew his hand, smiled down, and called out, "Junior Brother Wu! King Zhong Dan! Would you mind taking the time to meet me?"
Zhong Cai waved his hand to activate the formation.
The giant bull landed instantly. Since it was originally only seven or eight feet tall, there was no need to change its size. It stood quietly, just like an ordinary mount.
The young man jumped off the back of the giant bull, smiled, and cupped his hands to the two men: "I have been ordered to come and find Junior Brother Wu. Please return to the War God Temple, as Palace Master Lou has important matters to instruct you on."
Zhong Cai was a little puzzled—why did Lord Lou suddenly seek out Old Wu?
However, since it was a summons from his elders, Wu Shaogan naturally had to go.
Wu Shaogan then bid farewell to Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "Go quickly and come back quickly!"
Wu Shaogan smiled and said, "Okay."
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After Wu Shaogan left, Zhong Cai didn't know how long it would take for him to return, nor what the reason for his departure would be.
So Zhong Cai pondered for a moment... then stopped pondering and took out a few books on alchemy to read.
In addition, Zhong Cai also needs to spend more time improving his cultivation level in order to accumulate enough profound energy to supply the consumption during alchemy. Fortunately, he has a very good foundation, otherwise it would be difficult to do alchemy beyond his cultivation level.
Zhong Cai quietly went about her business, and soon became completely absorbed in it.
When he came to his senses, a plate of pastries and a cup of fragrant tea were pushed in front of him.
Zhong Cai turned her head to the side.
It really was Wu Shaogan.
Zhong Cai's face immediately lit up with a smile: "Old Wu, when did you get back? Why was there no sound at all?"
Wu Shaogan's eyes softened, and he replied gently, "I just arrived, and I didn't want to disturb you since you were engrossed in your thoughts. But we seem to be on the same wavelength; I had just taken out these food and drinks when you saw me."
Zhong Cai realized he was telling the truth, and happily ate a few pieces of pastry and drank a few sips of tea.
He didn't forget to grab a piece and bring it to Wu Shaogan's mouth.
"Old Wu, you eat too!"
Wu Shaogan lowered his head slightly and took it away. When he felt a little choked, he also drank tea with him.
After Zhong Cai finished tasting the pastries, she asked curiously, "What does Lord Lou want with you this time?"
Wu Shaogan didn't hide anything and said directly, "It's for that ancient secret cave."
Zhong Cai was taken aback at first, then after thinking for a moment, she remembered and said, "Is it the one from the Zang family?"
Wu Shaogan nodded.
The two ate and chatted.
Zhong Cai then asked, "What does that have to do with you? Does it mean you're being asked to explore that cave?"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and shook his head: "Let me lead the team over there."
Zhong Cai was taken aback: "Huh?"
Wu Shaogan explained, "A temple master from the War God Temple went to investigate the vicinity of the cave and discovered that the ancient cave belonged to an ancient Nirvana cultivator. It was filled with hidden killing intent and had borrowed the power of heaven and earth, making it impossible to break through by human power. They could only glimpse some clues. Unexpectedly, the temple master discovered that in addition to the main cave, there was a secondary cave, which was of a higher level than the main cave and came from a ninth-tier rare beast..."
Zhong Cai listened intently.
Wu Shaogan explained it in even more detail.
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The token given by the Zang family has ten slots. Each slot can hold a high-grade Xuan stone and can carry one Fusion cultivator. In turn, the Fusion cultivator can use the energy in the slot to protect ten Suspended Illumination cultivators.
Therefore, the token can only provide ten spots for Fusion and one hundred for Suspended Illumination.
When the temple master went to investigate, he came into contact with the restriction there. Because his own realm had reached the standard, the restriction resonated with the token, and he learned more detailed information.
First of all, the token cannot be activated simply by embedding a mysterious stone; it must be infused with mysterious power by a Nirvana being to activate it.
The Zang family had originally found the location of the cave, but the cave's killing intent was too strong. Even though those who went to investigate were the strongest members of the Zang family, they felt a chill run down their spines just from afar and dared not make any further contact, let alone cause the restrictions to react. This led to the later matter of offering the secret—otherwise, the Zang family would have explored this cave, which was obviously extremely rich in resources, long ago, even if it meant sacrificing some lives—after all, the benefits were enormous.
Then, the restriction response informed the temple master that there was more than one token.
There are ten of these tokens!
Moreover, at least five items must be collected to unlock it.
—Once you obtain a token and resonate with the restriction, you can sense the direction of the other tokens. However, once five of them are within a hundred miles, the remaining five will lose their connection.
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Wu Shaogan said, "When the Fifteenth Palace Master was investigating the cave, he sensed the location of the other tokens and has already gone to search for them. It is said that he has collected all five. We are just waiting for a suitable time to open them together."
Zhong Cai then asked, "A suitable time?"
Wu Shaogan replied, "There are three months for each faction to select disciples, and then they must go to open the cave on time. The opening time can be as short as one year, or as long as three to five years, or even ten years."
Zhong Cai was startled: "So long?"
Wu Shaogan nodded: "There is another way to close the cave in advance."
Zhong Cai: "...It doesn't feel like a good solution."
Wu Shaogan nodded again: "Everyone who went in died, so the cave was closed."
Zhong Cai: "...As expected." He paused, "By the way, Old Wu, since this cave only accepts cultivators who have achieved the Suspended Illumination Fusion, what kind of team are you going to lead?"
Wu Shaogan said, "He's just showing off."
Zhong Cai: "Huh?"
Wu Shaogan said, "Because I am the top of the Level 6 Sky Ranking."
Zhong Cai: "...Huh?"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and ruffled Zhong Cai's hair before explaining seriously, "Normally, when a group of disciples head to a secret realm, there must be someone leading the team. In the past, the disciples were all handpicked and were all geniuses, so most of them would have a powerful protector accompanying them. Instead, Nirvana Realm experts wouldn't be allowed to lead the team. At the same time, the person leading the team needs to be able to keep them in check and also have some reputation outside... Therefore, it is often the Sky King who leads the team."
"In addition, once the genius disciples enter the cave, the person leading the team will be responsible for keeping an eye on the situation outside the cave. Since the fifth-level Dou Wang will also participate in the competition for resources inside the cave, the leader should naturally be a Dou Wang who has completed the Palace Building or Spirit Transformation stages."
Zhong Cai understood: "In recent years, the War God Hall has added two Level 5 Battle Kings, but you, Old Wu, are still the only Level 6 Battle King. There are no Level 7 Battle Kings, and no one else is a Level 8 Battle King."
It is quite obvious that there is only one candidate: Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan received top-tier treatment befitting a Sky King in the War God Temple, and when he was needed, he certainly couldn't refuse the task.
Zhong Cai said, "Then I'll go with you."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Of course." His eyes remained gentle. "The other selected genius disciples, as long as they have an alchemist with them, should also bring their people along."
Zhong Cai slammed her head on Wu Shaogan's shoulder and said deliberately, "If you keep looking, I'll get shy!"
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but chuckle: "I really didn't expect you to be shy."
Zhong Cai nudged Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and said, "Alright, I'll continue."
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Although the cave has been explored, it is still unknown which ancient Nirvana cultivator's cave it is.
The token's destination is directly in the main cave, while the path to the secondary cave must be found within the main cave.
These two cave dwellings were already at such a high level back then. After countless years, it is impossible to predict what changes have occurred within them. Perhaps they will give birth to treasures of even higher level.
Entering it would be extremely dangerous. Even the most talented disciples, handpicked from within the Temple of War, would be unable to bring a protector inside due to the cave's restrictions on their cultivation level. Even if they encountered great danger, they would have to rely on defensive items and other treasures.
The selection process for the Temple of War involves all interested disciples registering first, and then spending a certain amount of time selecting the winners.
The competition among cultivators who have achieved fusion is even fiercer, and they will almost certainly be selected from among the inner disciples.
While most of the cultivators from the Suspended Illumination Cultivator are from the Outer Hall, the disciples of the Outer Hall will inevitably have many flaws in martial arts. In addition, many inner halls will always take in some disciples of lower realms in advance for training. Therefore, it is likely that the number of people selected from the Outer Hall in the end will not be many.
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Wu Shaogan tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said slowly, "The fire energy inside the cave is very strong, and that ninth-tier rare beast is a golden fire phoenix."
Zhong Cai suddenly looked up: "Old Wu, you mean—Dong Xiao?"
Wu Shaogan nodded: "We shouldn't let the good stuff go to outsiders. Since neither of us can go, Dongxiao can go instead."
Zhong Cai pulled out the Gate of All Beings, twirled it between his fingers a few times, and pondered, "It's not impossible, but I don't know if Dong Xiao is willing to come directly to the top continent to develop." He paused slightly, "After all, once he comes here, he will have to settle down here and won't be able to go back for a long time."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly: "The opportunity has come, and it just happens to be suitable for him and his Crimson Fire Phoenix. He himself has amazing luck, so as long as he goes, he will definitely gain something... It just depends on whether he is willing to seize it."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "That's true."
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The Gate of All Beings actually has another use: it allows one to traverse continents.
However, the conditions are extremely demanding.
If a disciple from a lower continent wants to enter a higher continent, he must consume a disciple quota from the higher continent.
Take Wu Dongxiao as an example.
He has used up three slots in total for the Gate of All Beings: his, Xuan Bing's, and Wu Dongxiao's contracted rare beast, the Crimson Fire Phoenix.
Xuan Bing originally had a contracted rare beast, but its potential was relatively low and it could not keep up with Xuan Bing's cultivation progress. So, a few years ago, Xuan Bing transferred the contract to a fellow disciple whose attributes matched those of the rare beast, and thus it did not consume a quota of the All Beings Sect.
If Wu Dongxiao wants to enter the top continent, he needs to leave his mark and the beast soul aura of the Crimson Fire Phoenix on Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's Gate of All Beings in order to pass through the couple's portal to the top continent.
This would consume two of the Zhong and Wu couple's spots in the "All Beings Gate".
Yes, consumption.
Once Wu Dongxiao arrives on the top continent, the Zhong-Wu couple's "Gate of All Beings" will only have four spots left.
At the same time, the entry point for Wu Dongxiao's "Gate of All Beings" will also change.
If he wanted to enter the Land of All Beings again, he would have to enter from the top continent—either through his own Gate of All Beings or through the Gate of All Beings of Zhong Wu Fufu—in any case, he had left his mark on both.
However, the passage of the Gate of All Beings is one-way. After Wu Dongxiao entered the Land of All Beings from the Top Continent, he returned to the Top Continent again through the Gate of All Beings, and no longer to the Flying Star Continent.
In other words, once Wu Dongxiao chooses to come to the top continent, he can't go back—unless he has other means.
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The couple discussed it like this.
Although Wu Dongxiao is the protagonist, there should be many more stories to happen on the Flying Star Continent, but there are so many messy transmigrators in this world that even if the main destiny line is still there, the branches have been messed up countless times.
So, is it really necessary for Wu Dongxiao to stay on the Flying Star Continent?
Now that there's a path to the top continent, an opportunity awaiting him, and such excellent cultivation conditions on the top continent... it seems better to come sooner rather than later.
However, Wu Dongxiao must also be facing many difficulties.
For example, Xuan Bing.
Wu Dongxiao and Xuan Bing have been inseparable for so many years, and their bond as fellow disciples is very strong. He probably doesn't want to leave Xuan Bing behind and come here alone.
However, if Xuan Bing's soul imprint were also left on the door of the Zhongwu couple, so that Xuan Bing could be teleported here as well... then the relationship between them is not that good yet.
The relationship between Zhong Wu and Xuan Bing was indeed good, but it was all built on Wu Dongxiao, and the level of trust between them wasn't that high.
Then there's Wu Dongxiao's master, Wan Tianfeng.
Even though Wu Dongxiao was raised by Xuan Bing, Wan Tianfeng treated him very well, so Wu Dongxiao would definitely feel reluctant to part with him.
This is especially different from Masters Sang and Jiang, who either already have teleportation tokens or have a way to obtain them. Even if Zhong and Wu leave, it will definitely not be a final farewell.
But what about Wan Tianfeng?
Although she is also an outstanding cultivator, she is far inferior to her two masters, Sang Jiang and her master. The chances of her obtaining a similar teleportation token in the future are too small.
Once we part ways, I fear we may never see each other again.
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A sudden inspiration struck Zhong Cai, and he opened the trading section of the Danwu Sky Curtain, quickly scrolling to the level nine resource area.
Wu Shaogan looked over, his eyebrows slightly raised.
Zhong Cai said with a grin, "Actually, we can just provide the teleportation tokens."
Wu Shaogan's gaze fell on the price and transaction method, and a smile appeared on his face.
"If Dong Xiao is willing to come, I'm afraid he'll incur debts again."
Zhong Cai's expression was a bit strange: "If I'm not mistaken, Dong Xiao might really be willing to take on this debt."
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As expected of a level nine power, there were quite a few teleportation tokens in the trading area.
Come to think of it, if this thing were too rare, how could Liu Di, who was at the Spirit Transformation Realm, have possessed one?
Either he obtained it from the sect, or it was passed down from the Liu family.
The Liu family's power is far inferior to that of the Lingxian Sect, so no matter how Liu Di obtained it, it proves that the Lingxian Sect must have been able to acquire it.
Looking at it now, it's not just that they can get them; they're practically giving them away for the disciples to choose from.
But at this price point...
Those who can descend from a top-tier continent to other continents must penetrate the barriers of the top-tier continent, which naturally consumes a huge amount of resources.
So the price of this pass is actually equivalent to that of the most common level nine Xuan weapon.
In other words, to purchase this item, one million high-grade Xuan stones are required.
It's not cheap at all.
Of course, the Lingxian Sect and the War God Hall have always been considerate of their disciples. Considering that these Xuan Stones are difficult for the disciples to produce, or that the disciples could produce them but were reluctant to part with them... then if they urgently need this item, they can arrange for it to be rented.
Alternatively, one might need a guarantor with sufficient financial resources or a high position within the organization, or a "deposit" of one million Xuan Stones, or collateral of sufficient value.
If the rental period is within ten years, it only costs 10,000 high-grade Xuan Stones; if the rental period is within one hundred years, it costs 100,000; if the rental period exceeds one hundred years, it will be automatically considered that the pass token has been sold, or the deposit and collateral will be confiscated, or the guarantor will pay Xuan Stones.
Whether it's buying or renting with a million Xuan Stones, the Zhong and Wu couple can easily cover the costs. However, repaying the debt afterwards would still be a "mountain of debt" for Wu Dongxiao.
Moreover, if Wu Dongxiao wanted peace of mind, he needed at least two pieces of gold—one from his senior brother and one from his master.
The debt suddenly became even more terrifying.
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Zhong Cai rested her chin on her hand and said, "My master originally had a token, but... it is said that Master Jiang's cultivation level will not improve so quickly, so there will be no way to get the pass token from the White Tiger Ruins for the time being."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "As a disciple, I should naturally buy one as a tribute to my master."
Zhong Cai reminded him, "And there's also our Grandmaster. Master Jiang will probably miss him too."
Wu Shaogan said nonchalantly, "Then I'll buy two."
Zhong Cai nodded in agreement and was very satisfied with his and Lao Wu's "wealth and power".
Since the two had already thought of it, they didn't hesitate to pay for it directly.
Zhong Cai said, "Next time, let Dong Xiao bring it to Master Jiang and Grandmaster."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Should I write a letter while I'm at it?"
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and said, "Let's just use the recording stone to record what we look like now."
Wu Shaogan's smile deepened: "Good idea."
The two acted immediately, quickly recording their current appearance, showcasing their abilities, and explaining their current situation.
Although Dongxiao will likely tell his two masters stories after returning home, a disciple and nephew are still different from a disciple in general...
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With only three months left until the secret realm opens, if Wu Dongxiao comes, we need to use the recommendation slots to get him into the War God Temple as soon as possible, and then register, fight, and compete for a spot—if we're lucky, Xuan Bing can arrive smoothly, and he can also enter and compete for a spot.
Therefore, the news needs to be communicated to Wu Dongxiao as soon as possible so that he can make a decision quickly.
Zhong Cai took Wu Shaogan's hand and said with a smile, "Let's go, let's go to the Land of All Beings again."
Wu Shaogan, with a smile in his eyes, nodded in agreement.
The two of them took the elixir that could change their appearance.
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After setting up various formations in their bedroom, the two opened the Gate of All Beings and entered the Land of All Beings once again.
only……
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan stood hand in hand in front of the Erchongdian residence, looked ahead, and then continued walking inside.
"Old Wu, Dongxiao is back to live here so soon?"
"perhaps."
"But I don't think so. Knowing that kid's personality, he'll definitely notice that we're here and he'll jump down and torment us."
"Perhaps they're cultivating and didn't notice?"
Zhong Cai thought it made sense.
The two walked hand in hand into their mansion.
Following some noise, the two of them slowly walked in that direction—it was the reception area.
It is actually quite elegant.
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Upon entering, the two people inside turned around at the sound of the noise.
Zhong Cai's eyes widened immediately.
Wu Shaogan also showed a hint of surprise.
At either end of the wooden table sat two men who looked quite young, but each had a different air about them, and both seemed unapproachable.
One was pale and thin, the other tall and robust; one had a gentle smile like a butterfly touching ripples, the other had a loud voice like a tiger descending a mountain.
Zhong Cai murmured, "Master... Master Jiang?"
The way they sat down to play chess and drink tea was exactly the same as the scene that Zhong and Wu often saw decades ago.
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