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In just a mont.
In the side hall of the inn courtyard where Wang Shouzhe and his group stayed, Wang Zhong, who quickly changed his attire on the way, placed the collected spoils and the Qian Gold used as bait on the table, his voice slightly trembling as he said, "Patriarch, thankfully, I did not fail the mission."
Evidently, today’s event was overly thrilling and dangerous for the household general, Wang Zhong.
"Wang Zhong, you did well." Wang Shouzhe praised, then solemnly added, "However, you must rember to keep this matter confidential. It was this group of Ghost Realm bandits’ accomplices that injured Ancestor Longyan back then. We are exacting revenge and washing away the sha."
He was extrely satisfied with Wang Zhong’s overall execution of the mission. Among the two household generals he brought along, Wang Yong had better talent and strength, but for such a difficult task, Wang Zhong was the smarter and more composed choice.
Wang Zhong had grown up listening to legends of Ancestor Longyan and her contributions to the family, and he admired her greatly. His eyes imdiately showed hatred: "These bandits are not worth keeping alive. Rest assured, Patriarch, this matter will die with ."
Subsequently, Wang Shouzhe waved his hand grandly, rewarding him with 20 Qian Gold. Wang Zhong left in surprise and gratitude.
Once only Wang Shouzhe and Ancestor Longyan were left, Wang Shouzhe placed another batch of spoils on the table and began to examine them carefully.
Speaking of this operation, it was sowhat hasty and reckless for Wang Shouzhe, but it had to be done regardless. After all, it was a matter of venting Ancestor Longyan’s anger. She had been tornted by Yin Poison for a full fifty years. Who could imagine the suffering?
As for capturing that "loose cultivator" and interrogating about the mastermind behind the scenes, Wang Shouzhe had naturally considered it. However, the operation was too difficult, and the risk was excessively high, easily bringing disastrous consequences to the family. Moreover, even if they found out anything, what then? This "loose cultivator" was clearly a minor character, with the real culprit likely at the Spirit Platform Realm.
Such matters, if mishandled, would lead to the destruction of both family and ho and could not be entangled with.
Ancestor Longyan expressed understanding as well. Being able to eliminate one of their claws was already enough to dissipate much of her anger, leaving her contented. Given her deep feelings for the family, she did not want Wang Shouzhe to overextend himself in taking risks.
"These are all common items: scattered Qian Gold, pearls, a Minor Primordial Cultivation Pill, and assorted odds and ends. There’s no correspondence or identity seals." As Wang Shouzhe sorted through the spoils, he took out anything of value. Beyond the miscellaneous items, the most notable ones were an ancient thread-bound book and an item resembling a jade gourd.
The thread-bound book had no na. Upon opening it, it was found to be a manual on refining the Power of Heaven and Earth’s Yin Sha into one’s body and gradually transforming one’s profound qi into Yin Sha Attribute Profound Qi.
Besides, this book also recorded a unique secret technique, which was how to hide the Yin Sha aura within, making it appear to others as if one were an ordinary Black Tortoise Practitioner.
It goes to show that Ancestor Longyan’s sensitivity to Yin Sha Evil Qi was indeed keen, far surpassing those ordinary Spirit Platform Realm ancestors.
Yet upon seeing this book, Wang Shouzhe was montarily stunned, his heart beat faster, giving rise to a thought, although this thought ultimately...
"Shouzhe, your expression shifts, hesitant, is there sothing you’ve discovered?" Ancestor Longyan, after slight adjustnt, opened her captivating eyes and spoke.
Though she only killed two minor figures in the Qi Refining Realm, to prevent unexpected incidents, she both ambushed and fought with all her strength. It was still a bit uncomfortable for her.
"Ancestor, take a look at this book." Wang Shouzhe respectfully handed the book to the ancestor.
Initially, Ancestor Longyan looked at it calmly, but then her eyes also shifted in expression for a mont. After a while, she closed the book and contemplated, clearly moved greatly by this matter.
And Wang Shouzhe did not disturb her but stood quietly to the side, patiently waiting.
After another good while, Ancestor Longyan slowly opened her eyes, looking at Wang Shouzhe, and asked, "Shouzhe, what do you think?" With each performance, her regard for Wang Shouzhe grew, so in such a crucial matter, she wanted to hear his opinion.
After so consideration, Wang Shouzhe replied, "Before we make a decision, let’s first sort out the situation. This book, initially judged, should be a manual from the Yin Sha Sect given to so temporarily recruited outer disciples to refine Yin Sha Evil Qi and transform it into Yin Sha Profound Qi. It’s mostly a cultivation technique used to groom outer minions and doesn’t count as the Yin Sha Sect’s core cultivation thod."
Ancestor Longyan nodded repeatedly in agreent. Indeed, if it were the Yin Sha Sect’s core cultivation thod, it wouldn’t be so easily exposed.
Pausing for a mont, Wang Shouzhe continued, "But with such a rudintary refining thod, how confident is the ancestor?"
Ancestor Longyan steadied herself and said, "This Yin Sha refining thod, although initial tier and ant for nurturing outer sect loose cultivators, still ultimately belongs to the Yin Sha Sect’s non-mainstream lineage and is no child’s play. For ordinary loose cultivators, without a deep understanding of Yin Sha Power, converting would not be too swift. But I... could do it quickly!"
Wang Shouzhe understood.
For fifty whole years, Ancestor Longyan had been tornted by Yin Poison, battling it day and night. The Yin Poison had spread throughout her organs and even her entire body.
Her understanding of Yin Poison surpassed not just those outer sect disciples of the Yin Sha Sect but even their inner sect disciples and core disciples.
"Ancestor’s hesitation ans there are downsides." Wang Shouzhe contemplated aloud, "If the ancestor transforms into Yin Sha Power, the cultivation realm might be difficult to advance further."
"Indeed so." Ancestor Longyan agreed, "This secret technique is ultimately not the core cultivation thod of the Yin Sha Sect. It cannot possibly support my journey on the Path of Celestial Human. If it were only that, I would still be satisfied to recover to the mid-stage Spirit Platform Realm. However, in doing so, I’d be completely betraying my school and disappointing my master’s kindness. Moreover, when taking action, I’d have to conceal myself to avoid being mistaken for a Yin Sha Sect spy."
These are indeed various disadvantages, especially considering Ancestor Longyan actually has a strong sense of belonging to the Purple Mansion Academy. She joined the academy at eighteen, and by sixty, she was already at the mid-stage Spirit Platform Realm. Her master, Canglan Ascendant, even bestowed a Spiritual Artifact, the Turtle Scale Treasure Shield, upon her. This shows the academy’s cultivation and expectations of her.
If not for the incident fifty years ago, with Ancestor Longyan’s talent and potential, she might already be an important figure in Purple Mansion Academy by now.
"Since it’s like that, then let’s not cultivate this technique." After pondering for a mont, Wang Shouzhe suggested, "Besides, we already have a solution. As long as the ancestor’s injuries recover, with ti, advancing further might not be impossible."
"No, I still want to cultivate the Yin Sha Power." After a mont of hesitation, Ancestor Longyan ultimately made up her mind, "The previous solution was too lengthy and consud enormous amounts. If I convert the Yin Sha Power within to my own use, it could save vast resources."
There was another consideration she didn’t voice, not wanting Wang Shouzhe to bear such a significant burden. Even if he could manage it, it would be better to allocate those resources within the family.
"Master, oh master, Longyan is being willful once more. Your grace, Longyan can only repay in the next life." In Ancestor Longyan’s eyes, there flitted a poignant remorse.
"Alas!"
Wang Shouzhe sighed slightly inside. With his comprehension of Ancestor Longyan, once she decided on sothing, even if Ancestor Zhou Xuan were reborn, persuading her might be in vain.
However, with Wang Shouzhe’s mindset of a transmigrator, whether it be Yin Sha Profound Qi or Purple Mansion Profound Qi, it is rely a form of power. Power itself holds neither good nor evil; it ultimately depends on the user’s mindset.
"This Jade Gourd Bottle." Ancestor Longyan picked up the item and, after a brief examination, comnted, "This should be a container for storing Yin Sha Evil Qi. It still contains so Yin Sha Power, which could be quite useful for . Shouzhe, I’ll go ponder the Yin Sha Transformation Technique and the thod of concealing Yin Sha aura. You should go back and rest well."
After saying that, she left Wang Shouzhe behind and returned to her room.
Wang Shouzhe was slightly taken aback. Indeed, his Ancestor Longyan was a heroine among won. Once she set her mind to sothing, she would imdiately get to work without hesitation.
He silently collected the Gold Notes and other assorted spoils, his thoughts drifting. Despite the various downsides to Ancestor Longyan’s choice, the advantages were also quite apparent.
Firstly, it could save a substantial amount of resources. Secondly, recovering in this manner would undoubtedly be much faster than the original plan. Once her long-standing affliction is cured, it could very well spell the end for the Zhao and Liu families.
This was likely one of the crucial reasons for Ancestor Longyan’s decision; she was eager to exact revenge and wash away the sha.
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