#280 - I owed you in my last life
#280 - I owed you in my last life
Dongdao Ancient Province.
Near the eastern mountains, a massive ancient building exudes an aura of antiquity, with a fire phoenix phantom above it, its presence thick and vast.
Even just cultivating here yields twice the results with half the effort.
Dongfang Changli, carrying a heavy sword, looked at the fire phoenix phantom and frowned, saying, "Something's not right."
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"What is it?" a clear, cold voice asked.
"Someone has beaten us to it. No, someone has already taken the item," Dongfang Changli said, somewhat surprised. "Currently, only Golden Core cultivators can enter. Even with complete information, encountering the Nirvana Dao Scripture would take a considerable amount of time.
But looking at the degree of change in the fire phoenix phantom, someone has already obtained the item.
How could it be so fast?
Dongdao Ancient Province is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.
Who took the item?
"Even you don't know?" the clear, cold voice asked, slightly surprised.
"I'm not omnipotent. However, I just heard a phoenix cry, probably a cry for help.
The spiritual egg inside has also been taken away.
It seems the Fire Phoenix Clan is coming. They are quite strong.
Dongdao Ancient Province is likely to be in trouble, but following them might lead us to the person who entered.
It's just too late; we won't be able to get the Nirvana Dao Scripture that way," Dongfang Changli sighed. "It seems we still have to rely on the Blood Demon Monarch.
He's a local here, so his information should be accurate.
I wonder when he'll give us the news."
With that, Dongfang Changli turned to leave.
"Are you leaving already? There should still be good things inside, right?" the clear, cold voice asked.
"There are, but do you want to confront the Fire Phoenix Clan? They'll definitely come here first, and when they retrieve the spiritual egg, they'll take care of the person who got the item along the way.
These innate beings are very domineering," Dongfang Changli said with emotion. "Let's not provoke these people. I wonder who in Dongdao Ancient Province will be unlucky enough to be targeted by them.
Once they arrive and find the approximate location, they'll make the surrounding sects do their bidding.
Without giving any rewards.
It's not just the person who got the item who's unlucky, but also the surrounding sects.
We'll just watch the show then.
And collect some phoenix blood to sell.
Another profitable venture with no investment."
"You're just unwilling to use your own things, aren't you?" the clear, cold voice questioned.
"Those are all spirit stones; I can't bear to part with them."
"So, my things aren't valuable?"
"Yours aren't mine; I don't feel the pain."
Gu An felt the changes in his body.
He was now at the fifth level of the Qi Sea Heavenly罡.
There was more Xuanhuang Qi, but as before, it didn't add much to his power.
However, it made his body more and more complete.
Now, even powerful cultivators would find it difficult to detect his cultivation level.
Even careful examination might not reveal it.
It was safe, for now.
However, the cracks in the poison pill in his Qi Sea had become more numerous.
Once the fourth volume was completed, it would shatter completely, and it was unknown what changes would occur.
Gu An was also looking forward to it, but unfortunately, he still had to wait some time.
Currently, he could only improve once every two months.
Four more times, so about seven months.
It was currently August, so it would be around March next year.
It was a bit long.
But he could afford to wait.
After all, once he achieved completion, he would also improve his cultivation.
Returning to Void.
Once he became someone in that realm, he would have more confidence in the First Academy.
Now the First Academy sent Returning to Void experts over at the drop of a hat. Even with the Eight Sounds Formation, he still felt unsafe.
No matter how good the formation was, it was still an external force. He wanted to be able to suppress these people himself.
With a sigh, Gu An took out a book and began to read.
He wanted to learn how to draw a prison on the ground.
After advancing, he would directly learn how to draw a prison on the ground.
This was also an extraordinary technique.
During his studies, Gu An was also waiting, waiting for Chu Meng to give him an answer.
In addition, he was paying attention to what was happening outside.
Pang Wen and Shu Ci were still completing the second team's mission, and had a certain understanding of the outside world.
For their safety, Gu An asked them to use the First Academy's spirit stones to buy some talismans.
After all, it was a time when various sects were fighting.
Going out was somewhat dangerous.
Unfortunately, the First Academy didn't have much income, or he could have bought them some suitable magical treasures.
Gu An had many magical treasures, such as the saber and the sword, which were extraordinary.
Unfortunately, he couldn't give them away casually.
He also didn't need them.
Some of the others couldn't be given away either, as they were left behind by those people and needed to be exchanged for spirit stones somewhere.
As for the people sent to enter the Fire Phoenix Tomb, there were three in total, and two had not yet returned.
Gu An wasn't worried either; perhaps they would come back someday when they figured things out.
The sect had also been very quiet recently, and he was happy to have some peace.
However, that night, Chu Meng came to him.
Gu An had already shouldered his axe to chop wood.
Now, the two of them were face to face.
"Do you like chopping wood that much?" Chu Meng asked, standing in front of the pile of axes.
"Why doesn't Senior come during the day?" Gu An asked.
The night was his day for diligent cultivation. Now, because of the Nirvana Dao Scripture, he always felt that there would be danger at any time.
Naturally, he didn't want to waste time.
Chu Meng held a plate of peanuts, looked at Gu An casually, and said, "Does it affect your wood chopping?"
"Sect mission, I dare not slack off," Gu An replied.
"That's okay, you chop wood, I'll watch, and by the way, we'll talk about your reward," Chu Meng said, eating peanuts, not caring.
Gu An was silent for a moment.
In the end, he put down the axe and walked back.
After all, his reward was at stake, and there was a certain risk outside.
Back at his residence.
Chu Meng placed two plates of peanuts: "One plate for you, one plate for me. My maid didn't prepare anything for me to eat today."
Gu An didn't care, and instead ate peanuts, saying, "Has the reward been given out?"
"Yes, but before giving you the reward, I have to tell you something in advance," Chu Meng said, looking at Gu An seriously. "Your people are likely to attract the attention of the Fire Phoenix Clan. At the latest next year, they will come to Dongdao Ancient Province and then enter the sect.
Your people are in danger, and not only that, you may also be in danger.
However, that bitch took the most important thing, which should attract their attention, but your people cannot leave the sect. Once they leave, their safety cannot be guaranteed.
Here's the item first."
With that, Chu Meng placed the Dao Scripture and the spiritual egg on the table.
Then said:
"Soon, a new hidden agent will return and bring news that your people have obtained the treasure.
After that, they will openly ask you to buy it.
The item they buy is one of your rewards.
They will only buy the spiritual egg, leaving the Nirvana Dao Scripture for you.
The Dao Scripture is also one of your rewards this time.
Of course, a copy of the content has already been made and analyzed."
With that, she placed a new book in front of Gu An: "If you want to cultivate, you can try to learn it,
However, it is difficult for ordinary people to learn. It requires a certain opportunity.
It is opportunity, not talent."
Gu An picked up the Dao Scripture and looked at it, and found that he could understand the words, but couldn't learn it.
Perhaps he didn't have this opportunity, or perhaps it was because he didn't have enough comprehension.
"So, everyone will know that I got the item?" Gu An asked.
"Yes, it can't be hidden. Your people have been discovered, and it will spread in a few months," Chu Meng said. Gu An nodded, not too surprised, and then said, "Can I dispose of the Dao Scripture as I please?"
"Yes, you can dispose of it as you please," Chu Meng said, eating peanuts.
Gu An nodded, having an idea in his mind.
Then he asked curiously, "What is the purchase price?"
Chu Meng grabbed a handful of peanuts and said, "One hundred thousand spirit stones."
"So much?" Gu An was a little shocked.
"It's not much, that's a Fire Phoenix Divine Pet, very precious." Chu Meng continued, "Then a Nirvana Pill, said to have the effect of bringing the dead back to life. If you are seriously injured and dying one day, no matter how serious, basically one pill will save your life.
Cultivation restrictions are very high.
So you can always keep it.
Then a pair of Stone Lions of Town Prison.
This is a range-type treasure, suppressing the strong in a courtyard should still be possible.
But whether it's used in the prison or outside the courtyard, it's up to you.
Wherever it's placed, the effect will be better.
Other places are a bit worse.
That was the payment at that time, and now there are also things for you."
As she spoke, Chu Meng handed over a fragment of a token: "This is the fifth piece, right? When you're only a few pieces away, you can even become a personal disciple, and take up positions or concurrent jobs in various places.
For example, the Luo Sheng Hall that you've been longing for.
Taking a position there is also possible, after all, your current status is enough."
Gu An took the token and said, "Concurrent jobs are also possible?"
"It should be possible, but the authority of a concurrent job may not be high enough. You won't be able to access core cases, and you can't arbitrarily mobilize the Law Enforcement Hall, you'll need to apply.
At most, you can freely find special wood."
Gu An nodded.
A concurrent job is enough, taking a position would involve too many things.
He's temporarily unable to handle it all.
But being able to access wood means he can chop wood.
That's what he needs.
Power is good, but he's not fortunate enough to enjoy it.
Presumably, they should also hope that someone will help them chop wood.
"Besides these, there's also this." Chu Meng took out a gray-black long knife.
It was covered with black aura, giving it a heavy feeling.
The blade was ink-black, but it had a feeling of cutting through the light.
"Good knife." Gu An was quite moved.
"A Yuan Shen level treasure knife, enough for you to use for a while. I see you don't even have a suitable knife."
Chu Meng placed the knife on the table and said:
"Speaking of which, what about the broken knife from last time? What did you comprehend?"
"I comprehended a style of knife." Gu An replied.
Chu Meng was a little stunned as she put peanuts into her mouth: "Wasn't that for comprehending knife intent? How did you comprehend a knife style? Is it powerful?"
Gu An shook his head: "A very ordinary knife."
"Looks like you still need to practice." Chu Meng sighed, "Your talent is average, you need to hone it well.
And you're very good at causing trouble, you easily attract deadly disasters.
It's the same this time. When the Fire Phoenix clan comes, if they insist on questioning you, what will you do?
Will the sect protect you?
Probably not, we can only see if that bitch will take action."
After a moment of silence, Gu An asked, "What if she doesn't take action?"
"What else can we do?" Chu Meng patted her thick chest and said, "Of course, I, your superior, will have to rely on you. I have to find a way to bail you out every time. It's not easy being your superior."
Gu An looked at her, then looked at the status.
Sure enough, he was under a charm again.
"Senior, why do you always use charm techniques?" Gu An asked curiously.
Pa!
Chu Meng slapped the table, the peanuts trembled and then took off.
"Why do you always expose me? Do you know how shameful this is for a girl?
It's simply an insult to your superior.
How can you improve like this?
How can you get your superior to value you?" Chu Meng questioned.
Gu An:
Can you promote me?
If I get promoted, wouldn't you have to give up your position?
You have direct access to the heavens, but you can't go up either.
Gu An only thought about these things in his heart, but didn't say them out loud.
"Originally, you had a reward, but now it's gone." Chu Meng got up and poured all the peanuts from Gu An's side onto her own plate, then picked up the plate and said:
"Alright, I'm leaving. Remember to call me Senior Sister next time.
Senior, Senior, I'm only in my twenties, and you're already fifty years old. Aren't you ashamed?
Wait for news, someone will come to you to buy it in the next few days.
There will definitely be many people looking for you later, you just need to say who bought it.
Leave the rest to me.
Every time you do a mission, I'm the one who's exhausted.
I owe you in my past life.
You can even complete this kind of mission."
Chu Meng walked to the door, then looked at the dark courtyard and snapped her fingers.
With a snap.
The courtyard lit up.
It was a formation.
Then Chu Meng threw out a book and said, "This is the control method for this formation, I'm giving it to you.
Next time, remember to open the formation. Who knows how dark your heart is, maybe you're thinking of doing something to me while it's dark.
You're already old, and you're still alone. It's only me, otherwise, anyone else would run away."
With that, Chu Meng disappeared on the spot.
Gu An:
Is it possible that your heart is the one that's filthy?
Your mind is always filled with all kinds of messy things.
Afterward, Gu An looked at the surrounding light and picked up the book on the table.
He began to read.
He could quickly control the light in the room.
There was dark and light.
It was indeed useful.
In this way, day and night had no effect on him.
However, Chu Meng was able to silently enter his courtyard and set up these things, which meant that he couldn't stop her at all.
Even the Black Night Barrier was useless.
She was simply ridiculously powerful.
Putting away the book, Gu An took out the knife again.
Gu An gently drew the knife and found the words "Black Abyss" written on it.
"Quite a powerful name, I wonder how long I can use it for." Gu An was quite moved.
This was his first proper knife.
Black Abyss.
A Yuan Shen level magic weapon.
And he was about to advance to Return to Void, perhaps it wouldn't be long before this Black Abyss would be eliminated.
He swung it a few times, and Gu An felt that it was very handy. Adding Qi Sea Heavenly Dipper had no problems either.
Using the First Knife of the Mortal World felt even heavier.
Good knife.
Putting away the knife, Gu An also put away the token fragments.
After that, he looked at the Nirvana Dao Scripture and the Spirit Egg.
For safety, he opened the First Star of Sui Chen, She Ti Ge.
He sealed the items inside.
In this way, it was safe.
After doing these things, Gu An began to comprehend the analyzed Dao Scripture.
He opened the Seven Emotions and Six Desires chapter to read.
It could allow him to understand better.
After dawn.
Gu An finally closed the book and walked towards the First Courtyard.
First Courtyard.
Prison.
Chen Changfeng wanted a single room, right next to Zhang San.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, you really came out of that secret realm, you should have obtained a lot of things, right?" Zhang San asked.
"Yes." Chen Changfeng nodded with a smile.
"Then where's the thing?" Zhang San asked curiously.
"I gave it to the Dean." Chen Changfeng replied.
"Isn't that a pity?" Zhang San found it a little difficult to understand.
"What's there to regret?"
"Those things that should have belonged to you, now belong to the Dean."
"The Dean didn't mistreat me either, my residence has been changed."
Zhang San had never seen such a stupid person, he must have a problem with his brain.
Just at this time, Gu An appeared in the prison.
The Dean rarely comes, why is he suddenly here?
"Is it possible that they will ask you to cooperate and continue to go to the secret realm to get things?" Zhang Si looked at Chen Changfeng and said.
"Indeed, it would be a pity not to use such a good tool again." Zhang San also whispered.
Chen Changfeng wasn't afraid of doing things, he was only afraid of being released.
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