Zhang Xiao’s words of worry essentially indicated that Xuu ngyuan would have to spend his future days in Guangde County.
Unless Xuu ngyuan can also reach Foundation Establishnt and gain the strength to oppose Xue Wuyan, how could he handle Xue Wuyan’s revenge after leaving Guangde County?
But does Xuu ngyuan still have the chance to reach Foundation Establishnt?
At this thought, Zhang Xiao silently shook his head in denial, feeling that Xuu ngyuan probably didn’t have the opportunity to reach Foundation Establishnt.
After all, he was too old, and getting a Foundation Establishnt Pill wouldn’t be easy.
"Alright, there’s no need to talk further about this matter."
"Let’s carefully tally the rewards from this battle and select a suitable magical artifact for you."
Xuu ngyuan’s eyes sparkled, and his gaze fell on the two storage bags.
"Select a magical artifact for ?"
Zhang Xiao was taken aback by these words and thought he might have misheard.
"Indeed."
Xuu ngyuan nodded and emphasized.
"I noticed you only have a Tier One Middle Grade magical artifact, and only one at that. You contributed to this battle, so why not select a magical artifact as a reward?"
"Xu Jiang and Chen Lan have several Tier One Top-Grade magical artifacts."
With that, Xuu ngyuan carefully scrutinized the items in the storage bags, taking out all the magical artifacts and examining them one by one.
Xu Jiang had three magical artifacts: a Tier Two Lower Grade Cyan Ox Banner, and two Tier One Top-Grade Flying Swords.
Chen Lan had a Tier Two Lower Grade Black Flying Sword and a Tier One Top-Grade Flying Knife.
A total of five magical artifacts.
Tier Two magical artifacts, given Zhang Xiao’s current strength, were beyond his control; he would need to reach late-stage Qi Cultivation to qualify.
Thus, among the three Tier One magical artifacts—two Flying Swords and one Flying Knife—Xuu ngyuan let Zhang Xiao choose one for himself.
Flying Sword artifacts are the most common and widely circulated in the Cultivation Realm, favored by many cultivators.
Flying Knife artifacts, on the other hand, are rarer and mostly used as concealed weapons.
"Lord, this..."
Staring at the three magical artifacts before him, Zhang Xiao felt incredulous.
He had only bravely intercepted and disrupted Chen Lan for a mont, and now he was surprisingly being rewarded with a magical artifact.
Lord Xuu was indeed generous.
"Just choose as you’re told, no need to hesitate."
Xuu ngyuan’s tone carried a commanding intent, as he began guiding Zhang Xiao on selecting a magical artifact, his gaze moving back and forth between the three.
With Xuu ngyuan’s command, Zhang Xiao did not refuse and finally chose a Flying Sword.
After choosing the Flying Sword, Xuu ngyuan continued reviewing the other battle rewards.
Regarding cultivation techniques, nothing caught Xuu ngyuan’s interest.
They were all basic Qi Cultivation Techniques.
There were higher-level techniques too, like the Hengyue Dharma Body.
However, these Hengyue Sect’s inheritance techniques had restrictions in the cultivation technique jade scrolls, which only Hengyue Sect disciples could access. If an outsider attempted, the jade scroll would self-destruct.
The sect has always been strict and attentive about protecting inheritance techniques.
Therefore, Xuu ngyuan had no intention of coveting the Hengyue Dharma Body.
The inheritance techniques within the Cyan Mountain Sect, like Nine Heavens Cyan Cloud, Cyan Cloud Sword Technique, and Five Elents Heart thod, compared favorably to the Hengyue Heart thod.
So inheritance techniques such as the Purple Mansion Wood Spirit Heart Scripture, Sun-Burning Fire Technique, and Golden Palace Sword Technique, surpass the Hengyue Dharma Body in tier.
From a cultivation technique perspective, the Cyan Mountain Sect ranks above the Hengyue Sect.
Thus, the cultivation techniques did not pique Xuu ngyuan’s interest.
Other gains included over two thousand spirit stones.
There were also three or four bottles of Qi Cultivation Pills, among other Tier One Elixirs.
Besides these, there were Tier One Talismans of considerable value.
It’s fair to say that Xu Jiang and Chen Lan’s worth was quite average, not particularly wealthy.
Nonetheless, a Tier Two magical artifact, the Cyan Ox Banner, made Xuu ngyuan feel rewarded with a magical artifact from this battle.
This artifact could be used by himself.
Those two thousand spirit stones could also be used to purchase a good-tier Tier Two magical artifact or Tier Two Elixir.
As for saving spirit stones for purchasing a Foundation Establishnt Pill, Xuu ngyuan had no such intention now, knowing that amassing ten thousand spirit stones was extrely difficult, and he had already passed the best age for Foundation Establishnt.
He would rather spend the rest of his life peacefully guarding Guangde County for the Cyan Mountain Sect.
After spending about a stick of incense worth of ti tallying the spoils, Xuu ngyuan called for Zhang Xiao to leave.
"Lord, then I shall take my leave."
Zhang Xiao, sowhat excited and eager to test his new magical artifact, imdiately saluted and left on his own.
Once Zhang Xiao left, Lu Ping began communicating with Xuu ngyuan.
"Xuu ngyuan."
Lu Ping called out.
Upon hearing the communication in his mind, Xuu ngyuan’s expression changed, and he glanced around warily.
"Who might you be?"
Having just dealt with Xu Jiang and Chen Lan less than a day ago, this mysterious visitor’s communication made Xuu ngyuan instinctively wary, suspecting Lu Ping’s intentions.
He wouldn’t be careless, even discreetly preparing the White Dragon Blade to act at any mont.
"It’s , the founder of the Cyan Mountain Sect, Lu Ping."
Lu Ping’s tone was very calm, accustod to such an introduction.
"Over four years ago, I extended your longevity. Do you still rember?"
Bringing up this matter, Lu Ping again took note of Xuu ngyuan’s physical condition.
Judging by his appearance, Xuu ngyuan already seed weathered and in the twilight of his life, evident wrinkles etched on his face.
Cultivators can maintain their appearance quite well, but Xuu ngyuan didn’t care much about this, always presenting himself as an elder throughout these years.
His outward appearance remained unchanged.
The internal condition of Xuu ngyuan’s body, upon Lu Ping’s slight attention and divine sense investigation, was revealed.
In terms of Qi Blood, it began showing signs of decline; despite appearing valiant and vigorous with exceptional spirit during battle, Xuu ngyuan’s bodily functions had started diminishing.
Otherwise, with his Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation strength, against two Seventh-Layer Qi Cultivation cultivators and an advantage in magical artifacts, victory would have co more swiftly.
If wanting to retain this Cyan Mountain Sect elder, he’d need another five or ten years to extend his life.
Whether Xuu ngyuan desired Foundation Establishnt would depend on his own will.
"You are..."
Upon hearing such a familiar voice and recalling Lu Ping’s introduction, Xuu ngyuan couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
More than four years ago, Lu Ping had extended his life by five years, a kindness held in grateful rembrance.
"Ancestor, it’s you!"
Imdiately, a sparkle appeared in Xuu ngyuan’s turbid eyes, and excitent spread across his face.
"This old self rembers, always rembers the ancestor’s kindness back then!"
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