At the Purple Sun Temple, upon eting Elder Qingxuan, when Elder Qingxuan instructed the Daoist child to fetch the elixirs, Su Que asked about the three squads dispatched by Li Xuanji, wondering if there were any findings.
Elder Qingxuan stroked his beard: "The two squads searching for elixir recipes in the Southern Domain and Central Plains have already sent back news."
"They are currently safe, but have not yet found a suitable elixir recipe."
"As for the squad sent to transport herbs from the Central Plains, twenty-six were dispatched, and only three returned, among them, five ridian Opening Realm experts were lost."
Beneath the mask, Su Que frowned slightly: "Why were so many lost?"
Elder Qingxuan sighed: "The three who returned said they acted with extre secrecy, even transporting the herbs in separate teams through different paths."
"Yet they were still ambushed; it is highly likely that the force selling the herbs leaked their transaction."
"The leader of the ambush was very powerful, probably in the upper ridian Opening Realm, and our people couldn’t handle it."
"The three who returned all sustained serious injuries."
Su Que asked: "Do we know who did it?"
Elder Qingxuan replied: "The area where we transported the herbs back is occupied by several gangs, sects, and cults. The people of these major forces are not benevolent."
"Any one of them could very likely be involved in the herb ambush."
After hearing this, Su Que pondered.
Should he accompany the herb transport team, lure out those ambushing forces, and then subdue them to use for his own?
After a mont of thought, he imdiately decided to take a trip to the Heaven-Breaking Army Mansion, to let Li Xuanji continue dispatching people to transport herbs, and then he would mix with the transport team.
"One more thing," Elder Qingxuan suddenly said:
"The master is very grateful for your help in quelling the Miaojiang chaos and wishes to gift you sothing as a token of gratitude."
"What is it?" Su Que asked.
Elder Qingxuan shook his head: "That I do not know."
A while later, the Daoist child brought the jade bottle containing the elixir, wrapped it in a bundle, and respectfully handed it to Su Que.
Su Que took it, hung it on his shoulder, and left the Purple Sun Temple, heading towards the Heaven-Breaking Army’s mansion.
Upon arrival at the mansion, the soldiers who recognized Su Que’s attire instantly rushed inside.
Soon, Li Xuanji ca out to greet him.
Though Li Xuanji’s face still looked young, Su Que noticed four or five strands of white hair on his head.
Thinking that it was likely due to the forceful power technique he used.
"Sir!" Li Xuanji saluted Su Que with a fist in hand.
Su Que nodded in response.
Seeing the bundle on Su Que’s shoulder, Li Xuanji asked: "Sir, have you been to the Purple Sun Temple?"
"Yes," Su Que replied indifferently.
Li Xuanji imdiately understood that Elder Qingxuan had already ntioned his desire to thank this mysterious expert, and said:
"Sir, I am deeply grateful for your help in settling the chaos in Miaojiang."
"Previously, you had been asking about the forceful power technique I practice."
"This cultivation technique is passed down in my family, following the ancestors’ words, it cannot be passed to outsiders, I hope you understand."
"However, my master has another forceful power martial arts technique that he is willing to teach you."
"But this forceful power martial arts is harmful to the body, I wonder if you are willing to learn it."
’I like martial arts that are harmful to the body!’
Su Que felt a surge of excitent inside, but he concealed it, still speaking in a calm tone: "No matter, I would trouble Mr. Li to show it to ."
Li Xuanji smiled slightly: "Sir, I apologize, this martial arts has no secret text to pass down, my master must teach it by word of mouth."
"Please take to see your master," Su Que said.
"My master is currently in the quiet chamber practicing, I will take you there now, please!" Li Xuanji gestured to Su Que, leading the way.
...
The quiet chamber was large and dark, without any ventilation.
Thick black curtains hung over the paper windows on both sides, making it impossible to discern whether it was day or night outside.
The only light inside ca from a solitary white candle.
There was no candlestick, just the candle standing lonely on the ground.
Because the quiet chamber was windless, the small fla burning on the candle remained still, almost unwavering.
Wrapped tightly in cloth, Fan Gushan sat cross-legged in the center of the room, seemingly rging into the darkness.
Only the Ghost God Wood Mask on his face was visible in the candlelight.
Under the play of shadows, the carved lines of the mask appeared deeper, casting a sinister ghostly aura over his entire being.
Although he couldn’t use True Qi, he often ditated quietly, training his state of mind.
This is to ensure that after using True Qi, not only does one’s power not diminish, but it can even improve.
"Master, Mr. Li has arrived."
Suddenly, Li Xuanji’s voice ca from outside the quiet room.
Hearing this, Fan Gushan instantly knew what it ant and abruptly opened his eyes, filled with excitent.
"The door’s not locked, please enter!" From beneath the wooden mask, Fan Gushan’s coarse, raspy voice erged.
Squeak—
The door was pushed open by one of Li Xuanji’s subordinates.
Sunlight from outside the quiet room poured in, illuminating the right half of Fan Gushan’s body.
It caused half of Fan Gushan’s wooden mask to be bright, and the other half dark.
Su Que stepped inside, just blocking a portion of the sunlight, causing the shadow on Fan Gushan’s body to beco mottled.
"Mr. Li." Su Que walked to five steps opposite Fan Gushan and stood still.
The flickering candlelight elongated and enlarged Su Que’s shadow, casting it onto the wall.
It was as if a giant of darkness overlooking Fan Gushan.
"Master, I shall leave now." After bringing Su Que here, Li Xuanji said.
Fan Gushan nodded.
Then, Li Xuanji nodded to the subordinate who had opened the door.
This subordinate, upon seeing this, imdiately closed the door and followed Li Xuanji out of the quiet room.
"Please have a seat, my friend!"
Inside the quiet room, Fan Gushan said to Su Que.
Su Que then sat down cross-legged.
Although his action of sitting was swift, it did not stir a breath of air.
The candle fla beside remained still.
Seeing Su Que seated, Fan Gushan said, "In calming the chaos in Miaojiang this ti, my friend has done an invaluable job. As the master of our lord, I am very grateful."
"I’ve heard that my friend is interested in the Cultivation Technique that forces power. Here, I have a Naless Technique that can also force power. I can share it with you."
Su Que said, "Thank you for that."
Fan Gushan continued, "Due to the side effects of this technique, to so Martial Artists, the side effects could be significant. I’ll first let you know the First Layer. If you experience no anomalies, then I’ll explain the Second Layer to you."
Su Que said, "Can the master please inform of everything? As for the side effects and whether to continue cultivation, I should be able to judge myself."
"No, the side effects of this technique cannot be underestimated. You are a friend of the lord; I cannot disregard your life," Fan Gushan replied.
He inford Su Que of the First Layer of the Demon Possession Secret Technique prior to practicing the Demon Saber, entirely to verify whether Su Que was the "Innate Demon Monarch."
If Su Que was not, he would have unnecessarily revealed the First Layer of the Demon Possession Secret Technique to him.
Therefore, not to ntion the entire cultivation thod of the Demon Saber, even the Second Layer of the Demon Possession Secret Technique, he did not wish to speak to Su Que about.
"Alright then, please inform , master," Su Que said, sighing in his heart.
He secretly criticized Li Xuanji’s master for being so hesitant, but it didn’t matter. Given Su Que’s extraordinary talent, even with only the First Layer, he might deduce the technique’s subsequent stages.
Fan Gushan then disclosed the details of the First Layer of the Demon Possession Secret Technique to Su Que.
Although he wasn’t certain whether Su Que was the "Innate Demon Monarch," he still integrated part of the Blood Movent Technique’s cultivation thod into the Demon Possession Secret Technique.
Su Que attentively morized the First Layer of the Demon Possession Secret Technique.
"Thank you, master. Once I master the First Layer, I’ll co to the master for the Second Layer of the Secret Technique." Su Que stood up.
Beneath Fan Gushan’s mask, his eyes slightly widened. He thought about how quickly this person decided to leave.
"My friend, please practice here, should you experience any side effects, I can assist you."
He wished to know imdiately whether this individual was indeed the "Innate Demon Monarch."
Because even when he practiced the Demon Possession Secret Technique in the past, within less than a brief mont, his mind was filled with visions.
However, at that ti, to enhance his power, he continued cultivating, which led to a future tragedy.
"What are the side effects?" Su Que inquired.
Fan Gushan replied, "The side effects may appear as visions in your mind, should there be soone beside you, they can awaken you to prevent Qigong Deviation."
After hearing this, Su Que said, "That’s unnecessary, master. If I have problems, I’ll co back to inquire of the master."
He was genuinely unaccustod to practicing in front of others, and moreover, he couldn’t fully gauge this person’s power.
Before Fan Gushan had a chance to speak further, Su Que’s figure flashed, rapidly approaching the door, pushed it open, stepped out, and closed the door behind him.
Because of the opening and closing of the door, the candle fla within the quiet room flickered.
After the door closed, the quiet room returned to dimness, and the flickering candlelight once again beca still.
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