Chapter 141 Tempering Bloodlines
Two days later, Ji Rong and his party had a clear understanding of the origins of this small tribe, and Ji Zhuang and Gu Qingqing also made two complete ceramic rubbings for them.
This group of people did not know how to make pottery using rubbings, but that was no challenge for Ji Zhuang.
Gu Qingqing lit a foxfire, and Ji Zhuang kept an eye on the heat. In less than half a day, they produced two complete sets of rubbings.
During the breaks between the repeated rubbings, Gu Qingqing chatted with the burly man.
This group of people originally lived at the foot of the Central Plains Mountains, a branch of the Celestial Race, but their ancestors lost in the struggle for land.
The strong members of their branch were all killed, leaving only the weak ancestors to be enslaved for generations.
They are hungry and cold, yet they still have to plant spiritual plants for their masters.
Their generation is the third generation after the decline.
Seeing that he was the only one among the younger generation with cultivation talent, he was about to be completely reduced to the mortal world.
The Youqiong Demon King of the Canglan Mountains happened to pass by their area. Seeing that they were doing well in farming, the Youqiong Demon King stopped and asked them if they were interested in migrating to his territory and farming for him.
They won't be paid wages at first, but they'll be guaranteed enough to eat and wear; once they've successfully grown the rare treasures, they'll be paid based on the quantity harvested.
After saying this, the poor demon king threw down some meat, allowing these people who were always hungry to eat their fill.
With such a good thing, they naturally agreed and followed the mark left by the Demon King Youqiong all the way here;
They have now been cultivating this land for the Demon Emperor for five years.
Most of them were ordinary people with no spiritual power in their bodies, so they could not be marked by the Demon Emperor Youqiong.
The Demon King Youqiong then designated this land for them to live on; therefore, they do not usually go out.
Two years ago, when there was a drought, the God of Canglan came once and brought water from the Cang River for them, which is how the stream outside came to be.
Before leaving, Ji Rong taught the burly man the "Qi Sensing Technique." She carved the technique onto a stone with her claws, saying, "You are both born with deficiencies and are already this old. Ordinary cultivation methods are useless to you."
This "Qi Sensing Technique" was specially made for your Celestial Race's weak members. Practice it diligently, and you will improve in the future.
He then found a Celestial Race body-refining technique called "Mountain Moving Mighty Technique" and copied it down for the burly man.
This "Mountain Moving Power Technique" is a rudimentary body-refining technique, and the spiritual materials used are simple and easy to obtain. She even saw two kinds of them by the river.
Even if one cultivates it to its fullest potential, one can only lift large stones and dismantle small hills; but Ji Rong felt that these people were so miserable that if they could cultivate this method, it would be enough.
They refused the "generous gift" offered by the burly man.
Gu Qingqing then gave the burly man the piece of refined iron that she had dismantled, saying, "You are destined to meet us. This piece is for you. Be careful not to make the wrong one."
Ji Rong and her group went further into the mountains, where they questioned some cultivators living there and learned in detail about the laws and regulations surrounding the Canglan Mountains.
Feeling they had gotten the answer they wanted, they flew to the dock to prepare to take a boat back.
They had just paid the fare and were about to return when they saw Lord Canghe swimming up from the water.
As soon as she came up, she said, "Gentlemen, please come with me and let me take you home."
Jiao Jue stepped down from Ji Rong's feet, stood in the air, and asked the silver plate, "Has it been suppressed?"
Canghe Jun picked up his paws, lowered his head, and said gratefully, "It's suppressed. Senior, I will never forget your great kindness."
"Senior, do you require an attendant? I have already requested leave from the deity and wish to serve you as your humble servant."
A magnificent dragon descended from the heavens, and the Lord of Canghe abandoned his post to become its maid.
Seeing Canghe Jun's words, Ji Rong and his group were at a loss, unsure whether to leave or stay.
Jiao Jue said, "You don't need to do this. My method can't save you. You should leave."
Silver Plate's eyes burned with passion. She didn't leave; instead, she turned and swam down to the bottom of the boat, shooing away the three dragons pulling the boat.
He raised his head again and called out loudly to Jiao Jue, "Senior, please sit down and let the silver tray pull the boat for you."
Jiao Jue remained silent and walked into the room. Ji Rong, however, was filled with a sense of crisis. She followed him and stammered, "Big...Big Brother, is she clinging to you now?"
Isn't she Lord Canghe? Why is she here to be your maid?
Jiao Jue looked at her and asked in return, "If a phoenix told you that if you became its maid, it would teach you how to transform from a bird into a phoenix, would you go?"
Ji Rong's eyes immediately lit up, and she said, "Brother, is there really such a good thing? I don't need to go, but my brother Ji Zhuang is exceptionally talented, he will definitely succeed if he goes."
Upon hearing Ji Rong's words, Jiao Jue frowned and said, "It's not that easy..."
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The silver disc propelled her spiritual body, pulling the boat forward. It had been a long time since she had joyfully used her spiritual power to swim in the water.
She pulled the boat as fast as the wind, so fast that the servants on board dared not move.
Many guests were very dissatisfied that the flower and bird pavilion ship had canceled the song and dance performance without informing them in advance, and they all wanted to find the ship captain Yin Lian and the steward Bai to demand an explanation.
Manager Bai had no choice but to consult with Yin Lian for a solution.
Yin Lian was applying medicine in his room at the moment. As he did so, he thought to himself with frustration, "My cousin Yin Pan really hit me hard. How did he know she would be cultivating in his room?"
It's also my fault; I shouldn't have thought it was my room and just pushed the door open.
Hearing the guests making a fuss, Yin Lian sneered, "They're really ungrateful. My cousin is good enough to pull a boat for Lord Canglan."
Have the waiters take them to the observation deck to see my cousin's heroic figure.
The egret waiters then led the guests to the viewing platform and said, "Gentlemen, you've really struck gold this time. The one pulling the boat down below is Lord Canghe."
The guests who were led to the viewing platform saw an exceptionally large dragon pulling the boat below, and their anger instantly dissipated.
At dinner time, they spontaneously piled treasures onto the huge jade platform.
In just two days, Yinpan pulled the boat to the Canghe Pass.
As she disembarked, Jiao Jue looked back at her and said, "The blood I gave you can only suppress the effects for a short time. It won't be long before it accelerates the draining of your essence. If you keep using your spiritual power like this, you will die even faster."
Yinpan bowed down with joy in his eyes and said, "Thank you for informing me, senior."
Now that he can move freely, it makes one realize that he endured days of suffering in the past. He should be content and grateful for what he has.
Jiaojue stared at her and asked, "You didn't answer me that day."
"Now that you've already been tempered by the tribulation lightning and become a dragon, why continue? After failing, why didn't you turn back?"
"Senior," Silver Plate said with a smile, "We aquatic creatures, if we do not become true dragons, will remain ants forever."
Jiaojue stared at her and continued, "But few true dragons come from this source."
"Yes, but how will we know if we don't try the silver plate?"
Canghe Jun raised a claw, the bone beneath its skin thick and large, stretching her flesh as if it were hanging on it: "I know it's just a legend, but I just want to try it."
What if we did it again?
"Try again, I want to try again."
Canghe Jun raised his eyes and looked directly at Shi Jue, saying, "Senior, during that tribulation, the silver disc first formed the form of a dragon, and then tried three more times. Each time, it got up from the ground and flew upwards again."
Upon hearing this, Jiao Jue looked at the silver plate that she had only seen two sides of, and a strong desire to help her suddenly welled up in her heart.
But he ultimately turned his head away, led Ji Rong and her group, retrieved the stored poison, and flew away.
They returned to Wokwind Island, summoned the elders, and recounted the gains of their trip.
The shamans listened intently, their eyes revealing their longing for the Canglan Mountains.
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