Chapter 282: Taking on a Junior?
When Luo Wusheng mentioned Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States, Ji Yanyao felt her heart skip a beat.
However, she quickly suppressed this fleeting reaction with the composure she had cultivated over many years.
It was purely a coincidence... There was no way the Demon Sect Holy Saint in front of her could know about the Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States, let alone the fact that she was one of the Alter Ego of this technique.
Although this secret art was so rare that even within the Taoist Sect few mentioned it—and no one had successfully cultivated it for countless years—it wasn't unusual for someone like Luo Wusheng, a genius of his generation and the pride of the Demon Sect, to take an interest in the most challenging techniques.
Given his aptitude, it wasn't surprising for him to have ideas about Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States.
Ji Yanyao quickly steadied herself, resuming the demeanor befitting a Daoist discussion, and began pondering Luo Wusheng's words.
Even though she had successfully cultivated this technique with her Supreme Dao Body, there were still many nuances she hadn't mastered, leaving her unable to achieve perfection.
If nothing unexpected occurred, she would likely remain the sole practitioner of this technique in the current era. Aside from studying ancient texts and listening to Taoist Sect sages, she had no other means to improve her mastery of this secret art.
No one around her would discuss the intricacies of Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States, and even if they did, their insights were unlikely to be of much use.
But Luo Wusheng's perspective intrigued her.
'What insights might someone with his talent and comprehension have about Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States?'
The stunning young woman concealed her burgeoning curiosity as the Daoist discussion progressed.
Throughout the exchange, Ji Yanyao's expression alternated between contemplative and enlightened.
Eventually, surprise flickered in her eyes.
'Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States... could such a theory truly emerge from the three pristine states?'
She realized she had underestimated the young man before her.
While she initially thought it implausible for him to grasp the essence of the technique—given that he hadn't practiced it, nor even seen the ancient secret art that had been lost to history—his insights defied her expectations.
Despite some discrepancies between his description and the true Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States, likely due to his lack of direct exposure to the technique, his ideas seemed to converge on the core principles of the method.
It was almost as if he were recreating the secret art from scratch.
Moreover, his mention of the Id, Ego, and Superego resonated with her, leaving her with the faint feeling that she was on the brink of a breakthrough.
Even someone with Ji Yanyao's monstrous talent began questioning what kind of anomaly stood before her.
No one in the world understood Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States better than she did, and no one else could better appreciate the value of Luo Wusheng's insights.
On the other hand, Luo Wusheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He had to admit, his innate talent was as unreasonable as ever.
Initially, he chose to discuss Empyreal Qi Synthesis: Trinity of Pristine States because it was the Taoist Sect technique he was most familiar with.
Having interacted with all three of the Empress's Alter Ego, read extensive descriptions of the technique in the original story, and supplemented his understanding with his previous life's knowledge and theories from various xianxia novels, his early points were largely conjecture.
Yet as the discussion deepened, his thoughts became increasingly clear.
The result was far better than he had anticipated.
The stunning young woman across from him now closed her eyes, as though digesting the insights from their Daoist discussion.
At that moment, Luo Wusheng's expression paused briefly.
Glancing at his surroundings to confirm no one was paying attention, a wooden short sword appeared in his hand.
[Where are you? It's been almost four hours… If I keep waiting, night will fall. Why haven't you arrived at Sword Rain City yet?]
As this message appeared before Luo Wusheng's eyes, the rumbling in the deep mountains finally ceased.
Bits of mountain and river energy flew out, and Luo Wusheng instinctively condensed them into jade stones. However, the faint greed that had plagued the Demon Sect Holy Saint moments ago had completely vanished.
What could he say? The Sword Immortal's messaging skills were remarkably effective.
'Hmm… I spent a lot of time telling stories to my dear wife earlier and couldn't resist a long detour. Then I got tangled up with Daoist Da Zhuang, dealt with that old Nascent Soul cultivator, collected some Jade Stones, and engaged in a Daoist discussion…'
'Ahem, it seems it really has taken a while.'
Luo Wusheng, who had been thoroughly engrossed in crafting jade, once again marveled at the terrifying influence of the Buddhist Great Attachment.
Although he hadn't forgotten his ultimate goal, the road toward it had branched into countless distractions.
'Thankfully, those bald monks can't intervene as they please…'
Otherwise, even if he could use secret techniques to absorb the aura of the Great Attachment, he'd still be left with lingering side effects.
For reasons unknown, the side effects from devouring the Greed and Indulgence Great Attachment had conveniently dissipated just now.
Without dwelling on it, Luo Wusheng quickly replied to Little Yuli, [Don't worry], and soothed her further before putting away the short sword.
It was at this moment that Xuan Ming returned, carrying his heavy sword.
Meanwhile, Ji Yanyao opened her eyes.
"...Daoist Wusheng, your insights are profound and unprecedented. This discussion has benefited me greatly."
A glimmer of something different shone in the young woman's eyes compared to before.
Xuan Ming, who had no idea what had transpired, exhaled deeply, relieving some of his frustration.
"Still twenty-three left. Let's move to the next spot..." His voice was tinged with numbness.
'What was I even planning to do…? Why am I here repeatedly excavating Mountain and River energy?'
Ah, now he remembered. He had intended to probe the Demon Sect Holy Saint to decide whether to join his colleagues' faction...
But...
Xuan Ming cast a complicated look at the handsome young man.
If this person truly became the Imperial Consort, would the Six Gate Bureau one day turn into a mining department?
As these thoughts churned, he noticed Luo Wusheng shaking his head.
"The day grows late. We should head to Sword Rain City soon; someone is waiting for me there..."
Luo Wusheng gently patted Xuan Ming's arm. "The matter of mountain and river jade stones ends here. Thank you for your hard work, Daoist Da Zhuang."
Xuan Ming froze for a moment.
At that instant, he felt something flow from Luo Wusheng's hand into his body.
Moments later, his sword intent strengthened considerably.
'This... Is this empty sword intent comparable to an Earth-grade Soulblade Specter?'
How had Luo Wusheng managed this? Well, considering the young man before him had once fought alongside a Soulblade Specter, perhaps it wasn't impossible.
Still, Xuan Ming hadn't expected their brief fake employer-employee relationship to yield any actual reward—let alone something so valuable.
Xuan Ming felt even more conflicted.
Meanwhile, Ji Yanyao nodded slightly after hearing Luo Wusheng's words.
When she joined his team, Luo Wusheng had already mentioned his reason for heading to Sword Rain City before returning to the Royal City.
'To meet a junior... Who could this junior in Sword Province be?'
As these thoughts ran through her mind, she naturally reached out and took Luo Wusheng's hand.
"I'll teleport us."
The words fell softly.
The next stop: Sword Rain City.
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