Chapter 58 Golden Sword Foundation Establishment
Chapter 58 Golden Sword Foundation Establishment
Elixir Cauldron Pavilion
As soon as Zhao Sheng had left, Manager Liu's face instantly darkened.
He turned around and returned to the pavilion, bursting into a sunlit room on the second floor where he found the recently seen Steward Shen.
Upon seeing him, Manager Liu spoke harshly and demanded, "Shen Zhongze, you must give me an explanation!"
At this moment, Steward Shen, who had been looking out the window, turned back calmly and said, "Brother Liu, what explanation? I have no idea what you are talking about."
"Bah, still playing dumb with me. Have you already forgotten what you did just now?"
Continuing, Manager Liu added fiercely, "The Shen family has some nerve, even daring to rob the invitation issued by the Elder Hall of our sect!
Do you think that even if this matter eventually comes to light, Steward Shen from the Good Deeds Hall will be able to protect the Shen family?
Heh, daring to engage in such filthy acts, did you consult our Liu family?"
Upon hearing this, Steward Shen's expression changed drastically, and he quickly put on a smile, trying to appease, "Brother Liu, let's talk this over calmly. Why ruin our own harmony over a stranger who doesn't want to be involved?
You know how long our Shen family has been longing for the Hundred-year Token. What was nearly a sure thing has now suddenly gained a new competitor. It's inevitable to react a bit strongly."
As he spoke, Steward Shen very skillfully placed a brilliantly glowing jade pendant into the hands of Manager Liu.
Seeing this, Manager Liu's expression slightly cleared, and he couldn't help but complain, "Even for the family's future, one must not resort to any means necessary. I actually had a high opinion of that young man. Being so perceptive and understanding at such a young age is rare in the Cultivation World these days."
Just as Zhao Sheng had thought, the Cultivation World was filled with numerous miraculous skills and secret techniques.
Although he had carefully disguised himself, he couldn't hide his fiery and overwhelming vitality.
With just a mere sensing of his vitality, Manager Liu could tell that Zhao Sheng was definitely no older than thirty.
Hypocrisy,
Steward Shen inwardly sneered continuously, thinking that it was the Liu family who had leaked the information about that person.
Wanting to benefit from both ends, yet not wanting to get their hands dirty.
Heh, truly worthy of being from the smiling Denver Liu family!
Just then, the sound of flapping wings came from outside the window, and a Black Vulture suddenly flew into the room through the window, landing on the table in front of the two.
Seeing the Black Vulture, Steward Shen's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "This is bad—"
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After slaying the tracker, Zhao Sheng nonstop continued walking out of Pocket World City.
As he walked, he took out the booklet and began to flip through it.
Soon, his gaze sharpened, and his eyes stopped on one page: "Southern Mountain Kingdom, Shen family...!"
Upon leaving the Cave Heaven Cave, Zhao Sheng immediately changed into a new set of clothes and casually threw the old ones off the cliff.
Then, he soared into the air, rapidly climbing towards the upper areas of Heavenly Pillar Mountain along the cliff face.
Within a short while, Zhao Sheng had reduced to a black dot, soon vanishing into the Cloud Sea.
Twenty days later, the owner finally returned to the Sloping Spiritual Medicine Garden.
Three years had passed, and Zhao Sheng found that this slope appeared hardly changed from three years ago.
No, that wasn't true; the Spiritual Medicines in the Medicine Field had grown even more robust.
Moreover, he saw several spirit worms of varying sizes in the Medicine Field, their bodies marked with golden rings, continuously consuming the soil. As they ate, they excreted fresh spirit soil.
Zhao Sheng's purpose for returning to the slope this time was for these endearing and hardworking creatures.
They were Zhao Sheng's biggest bargaining chip in exchanging for the Hundred-year Token from the Elixir Cauldron Sect.
Because time was of the essence, everything was rushed together.
Zhao Sheng did not linger much in the slope.
He descended to Mountain Dragon Cave, transferring a nest of spirit worms from the remains of the Mountain Dragon into a spirit worm bag.
Then, he took out the flesh and scale armor of the Cloud Dragon, left untouched for three years, and stored them in a new storage bag.
Because of the ice seal, even after three years, the Cloud Dragon's flesh was still as fresh as before.
Having done all this, Zhao Sheng looked back at the mountain-like remains of the Mountain Dragon, hesitated for a moment.
In the end, he did nothing and left the place.
One month later, Zhao Sheng walked into his rented courtyard, his face pale.
Zhao Yongwu saw the faltering Zhao Sheng and shuddered before quickly stepping forward to support him.
At the same time, he asked anxiously, "Uncle, are you injured?"
Zhao Sheng waved his hand, "I'm fine, go fetch some water. I need to bathe and change my clothes."
Although he said he was fine, a strong scent of blood emanated from his breath as he spoke.
Zhao Yongwu became even more worried upon seeing this, but he dared not disobey Zhao Sheng's instructions.
After responding, he immediately turned and ran towards the backyard…
For the next half month, while recuperating at home, Zhao Sheng continued to research the Illusion Shadow Escape Talisman, while instructing Zhao Yongwu to keep watch outside the cave mansion where Zhao Jijian was in seclusion.
If, before departing, Zhao Jijian had not yet come out of seclusion,
There was no choice, Zhao Sheng would have to go to the Elixir Cauldron Sect alone.
It was a pity, without a significant help, the chances of acquiring the Hundred-year Token had decreased slightly.
With three days left before departure, the recovered Zhao Sheng finally couldn't sit still and personally rushed to wait outside the cave mansion.
Three days,
Two days,
On the last day, just when Zhao Sheng was about to give up hope,
As evening approached, the large gates of the cave mansion slowly opened, and Zhao Jijian walked out from inside.
At this moment, his head was full of silver hair, his face was wrinkled, and he looked significantly older than before his seclusion.
Failure?
Seeing this, Zhao Sheng's expression changed, but he quickly turned his worry into joy.
No, he had succeeded!
Because at this moment, the strong aura emanating from Zhao Jijian's body was no less than that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
However…
Looking at Zhao Jijian's aged face, Zhao Sheng felt very heavy-hearted.
He knew Zhao Jijian had paid a heavy price for his success in Foundation Establishment.
Bone Burning Skill!
A demon path secret technique that improved the success rate of Foundation Establishment by burning one's life span.
Once activated, it could not be stopped.
Unless Foundation Establishment was successful, there was only one outcome: death from exhausted life span.
Zhao Sheng had to admit that flowers in a greenhouse were far less robust than wildflowers.
Both aimed at Foundation Establishment,
The elders of the Zhao family did not have Zhao Jijian's resolve of succeeding or dying in the attempt.
At that moment, Zhao Jijian approached Zhao Sheng, smiled slightly, and said, "I have not dishonored my mission!"
Zhao Sheng felt a warmth in his eyes upon hearing this and was quietly moved.
He knew that once the Bone Burning Skill was activated, it was a matter of success or death, and even if Foundation Establishment was successful, the consumed life span would not be restored.
In other words, Zhao Jijian's lifespan was significantly shorter than other Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
At this time, any words of praise would be superfluous.
Zhao Sheng thought for a long time and finally said, "You have worked hard! I think our ancestor's spirit in heaven, seeing another Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the family, must be immensely comforted."
At this moment, Zhao Jijian's demeanor was light and calm, not mentioning the Bone Burning Skill at all.
He looked at the young Family Head before him with an extremely appreciative gaze and said gently, "Zhong He, without your help, this old man would not have today's glory… Thank you!"
Zhao Jijian's thank you seemed offhanded, but behind it lay a firm commitment.
Upon hearing this thank you, Zhao Sheng suddenly smiled.
He knew that the family's affairs were now secure!