Chapter 1008 - 715: A Shocking Incident in the Air

Chapter 1008: Chapter 715: A Shocking Incident in the Air

Shen Xuan smiled faintly.

He did not offer tea proactively as he did to Tang Qingyan.

He could clearly sense that this Young Master Wu harbored potent Demonic Qi.

His foundation is solid, achieving Core Formation at a young age, surely backed by extraordinary roots.

He does not hold prejudice against Demon Cultivators.

Heaven and earth are indifferent, treating all beings as straw dogs.

Where there is Dao, there is Demon; where there is right, there is wrong.

However, Dao, Demon, right, and wrong cannot be arbitrarily judged based on one’s technique alone.

Within the Orthodox Sects, those with malicious intent and a treacherous heart are abundant.

Within the Demon Dao, those who struggle for survival and maintain a modicum of integrity can also be called good.

The two engaged in idle chatter for a few moments inside the room.

The topic mostly revolved around cultivation experiences and scenes ahead.

Shen Xuan timely displayed a hint of weariness.

Wu Jiajun, observing his expression, finally revealed his true intention.

"Pill Master Shen, I hail from Wuji Sect, have a solitary disposition, and have always disliked involvement in external disputes; I only seek the carefree path."

Shen Xuan understood at heart. This was Wu Jiajun laying bare his stance.

No matter what happens next on this ship, Wu Jiajun intends to remain neutral and help neither side.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Wu. Shen also dislikes socializing and solely wishes for a peaceful journey to Myriad Phenomena Immortal City."

"That is indeed good."

Wu Jiajun nodded and smiled, clasped his hands respectfully to Shen Xuan, and then leisurely took his leave.

"Those destined to come have mostly come..."

Shen Xuan mused internally, "Next, the real guest should arrive."

Sure enough, after one incense stick’s worth of time, the door was gently knocked again.

Upon opening the door, it was indeed Lady Hu.

"So it is Fellow Daoist Hu, come in, please."

Lady Hu slipped inside.

Shen Xuan casually closed the room’s door and activated a spell to reinforce the indoor shielding restriction.

He poured another cup of Spirit Tea for Lady Hu.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, please have some tea. This tea is fairly good; perhaps you could take a jar to share with Fellow Daoist Zhang."

Having said this, he generously took out a jar of Flowing Frost Cold Soul Tea and pushed it before her.

Lady Hu took the tea jar, hesitating to put it away immediately, showing a hint of reluctance on her face.

"With Master Shen’s generous gift, I am grateful. However, to be frank, the cultivation technique I practice is somewhat niche."

"In the way of cultivation techniques, each has its strengths, so there is no talk of being niche."

Shen Xuan nodded, indicating his understanding.

The path of the Poison Master is indeed obscure. Refine poison, use poison, poison tempering body—though it can quickly yield power, it is also very prone to backfire, squeezing one’s potential.

Without a complete inheritance, it is extremely perilous.

"Alas."

Lady Hu sighed gently, with a tinge of self-deprecation: "This little Poisonous Gu Technique of mine isn’t presentable; normally, I can only do trivial things like gathering information and eavesdropping, to assist my husband."

"Gathering information? Eavesdropping?"

Shen Xuan responded casually.

Then, realizing his oversight, his gaze suddenly sharpened.

"Wait! Fellow Daoist Hu, did you say you specialize in Poisonous Gu Technique?"

He was genuinely startled this time.

"Indeed."

Lady Hu seemed somewhat surprised: "I am a Gu Master. Didn’t Pill Master Shen already notice?"

Otherwise, why would he hint at sending her to eavesdrop on Young Master Liang Shixing’s discussion?

"I have not noticed."

Shen Xuan slowly shook his head, plainly stating: Shen always believed that you were a Poison Master."

This couldn’t be blamed on his lack of discernment.

This branch of cultivation, Gu Master, is exceedingly obscure, even rarer than Poison Master.

Shen Xuan, having lived over two decades, and ventured north and south, this was the first time seeing a living Gu Master in person!

Lady Hu observed this, and explained in a low voice.

She breeds a special type of perception Gu insect, with innate talent in reconnaissance and listening, far surpassing the Divine Sense of cultivators at the same level.

Thus, she can ’listen’ to conversations on the Moonrise Sect’s patrol ship over long distances, and this makes sense.

Lady Hu did not disclose the specific name and form of the Gu insect.

This is personal privacy, a bottom-drawer Daoist protection technique.

Shen Xuan would naturally not delve further.

He only knew this Gu insect also has limitations and cannot cling to or spy on cultivators whose cultivation far exceeds its own.

Thus, among Young Master Liang Shixing, Wu Jiajun, Tang Qingyan, and other Golden Core True Masters on the ship, she was unable to spy on them.

This naturally includes Shen Xuan, who hid his true cultivation.

"I see. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Hu, for clarifying."

Shen Xuan clasped his hands, his mind suddenly clear of many doubts.

"You’re too kind, Pill Master Shen."

Lady Hu returned the courtesy gracefully, preparing to take her leave.

As she reached the door, her steps paused slightly, and she suddenly turned back to ask softly: "Pill Master Shen. Will you not despise me, keeping your distance?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan smiled sincerely.

"Fellow Daoist Hu is overthinking. If we are to be friends, sincerity is paramount, why speak of disdain? Among friends, we should naturally care for each other, exchanging what we lack."

Lady Hu lifted her head and looked at Shen Xuan, her eyes clearly sparkling.

As if starlight fell into them.

She beamed a smile, the brilliance at that moment blooming with a beauty akin to flowers in full bloom.

"Thank you."

Lady Hu bowed deeply and departed gracefully, her steps brisk.

...

The next day, there was a small disturbance on the spaceship.

The Young Master Zhao from Moonrise Sect, while walking in the aisle, gently brushed against the poised Tang Qingyan.

This was a rather trivial matter but instantly ignited a powder keg.

The cold aura around Tang Qingyan surged abruptly, and murderous intent flashed in her eyes outside the veil; on the grounds of "impropriety," she directly unsheathed her sword, intending to slay Young Master Zhao instantly!

Chilling Sword Light, frightening nearby passengers to retreat hastily.

The Commerce Alliance’s guards hurriedly reported the incident.

Deputy Captain Tian Haoran rushed out to stop the confrontation, earnestly persuading.

The navigator Qin Shiya stood between them, mediating with gentle words.

After a long stalemate, under Qin Shiya’s strenuous mediation, a "reconciliation" was finally reached.