The Mirror Legacy - Chapter 1457: Profound Supreme Yin (II)
Chapter 1457: Profound Supreme Yin (II)
The flourishing state of Chunyi Dao Gate in recent years was closely tied to Supreme Yin Moonlight. This form of spiritual qi had long gone extinct and could only be found in ancient ruins and hidden troves. Even then, very little had fallen into Chunyi Dao’s hands. As more secret realms closed over the years, the amount circulating among Purple Mansion Realm cultivators grew ever scarcer… and more precious…
But precisely because Chunyi Dao Gate was so complete, it meant their consumption of [Supreme Yin Moonlight] was immense. A single Grand Daoist Master required at least four portions… Though Chunyi Dao Gate possessed second-rate methods that could still achieve divine abilities, they inevitably fell short in comparison…
Within the Dao lineage, only the old Daoist Master Yuanshang had cultivated using the leftover Supreme Yin Moonlight, and even then he had only used one portion. Before him, Fuxuan had also obtained a portion of Supreme Yin Moonlight by chance, yet it only sufficed to form his second divine ability. As for the rest, he had no such fortune…
By the time of Chehong and his grandfather Daoist Master Guanghou, this spiritual qi no longer existed within the Dao lineage. After much deliberation, Daoist Master Guanghou had cultivated [Mansion Water] instead. Chehong himself not only practiced a lesser technique, he had never even seen [Supreme Yin Moonlight]. It felt extravagantly wasteful to use such a thing for Qi Cultivation. Using it to break through to Purple Mansion Realm would be more fitting…
The box was of high grade, but if it truly contained Supreme Yin Moonlight, it would be stored in a jade vial. It would never be placed in such a box. But while Chehong was still lost in disappointment, Chi Buzi had already placed a hand on the jade box and flicked out a trace of aura.
Clang!
Chehong suddenly felt a surge of cold qi shoot upward. The white-robed Daoist in front of him rose abruptly, his breathing turning heavy. With a dull thud, one hand slammed onto the jade table, stopping just a finger’s breadth away from the box!
His eyes snapped upward. His expression turned grave, yet his gaze carried near-uncontrolled ecstasy and shock. He stared straight at Chi Buzi, as if he might erupt at any moment!
“Fellow Daoist Buzi…” His voice was slightly hoarse, his eyes faintly red. “May I take a closer look?”
Fuxuan had trained in the sword for years, and his hands were well-kept, slender and refined beneath the drifting snowlight. Yet these very hands, which had slain countless devil cultivators and Buddhist cultivators without the slightest hesitation, now trembled faintly upon the table, as if he could not resist grabbing the jade box.
The green-eyed man seated across from him showed no surprise at all. From beginning to end, he sat calmly at the table, not even moving a finger, and said with a smile, “Fellow Daoist, calm yourself first.”
Everything had happened in a flash. Only now did Chehong stare blankly at the jade box. That trace of aura was so faint that it had vanished in an instant. It was clearly something only the man before him could perceive.
Clang!
Fuxuan let out a breath. The hand that had moved toward the spirit sword at his waist slowly relaxed. He removed the sword and set it aside, yet his eyes could no longer leave the jade box as he said, “This matter is too important. I had no choice.”
Even though Chi Buzi made no move, and the treasure before him seemed within reach, even enough to justify keeping the two spirit artifacts, Fuxuan merely sat back down. Only his eyes refused to close.
Though Chi Buzi appeared completely in control, inwardly he was truly startled, The [Golden Branch of Laurel]… so this is how formidable this spirit item is!
After all, it had been used in baskets in that grotto heaven, with no need for supervision. A single maid could carry basket after basket and deliver them freely to the various halls. It was hard for Chi Buzi to reconcile that with Fuxuan’s current excitement, so he simply stroked his beard and said with a smile, “It seems you recognize this item as well. To be blunt, in that entire cave dwelling, this is the only treasure truly worthy of the name.”
Fuxuan let out a deep sigh and his eyes were filled with lingering regret. He said, “Even if that cave dwelling was not left by an ancestor, it must have belonged to a great cultivator of the ancient Supreme Yin Dao. This item has long vanished from the world… calling it a treasure is not enough to describe it!”
“Oh…”
Chi Buzi let a probing look slip. With a light flick of his finger, his divine ability manifested. The lid of the stone box gradually turned transparent, revealing a laurel branch inside. White blossoms dotted its length, surrounded by a hazy glow. The cut surface of the branch bore fine golden spiral patterns that gave off a chilling aura.
Fuxuan’s mind was fixed on the object in his hands. He spoke without hesitation, deep longing in his eyes, “This item is called the [Profound Supreme Yin White Laurel Branch]. It must be an artifact from ancient times… even rarer than Supreme Yin Moonlight…”
Since it involved Dao lineage matters, he dared not say more. Chi Buzi nodded quietly, repeating the name in his mind several times, as his surprise continued to mount. Yet he did not push the jade box forward.
Fuxuan immediately understood and turned his head slightly. “Chang’er.”
He had actually called out Chehong by name, showing how urgent he was. Chehong did not dare be careless. Holding the two spirit artifacts, he looked toward Chi Buzi.
Seeing the man shake his head, Fuxuan was not surprised and asked, “This is…”
Chi Buzi said softly, “This is what I mentioned earlier. A Merciful One saw it.”
Fuxuan’s expression darkened at once. Clearly, he now had concerns and killing intent arose. Fortunately, Chi Buzi continued, “Fortunately, its cultivation was not high. I have already dealt with it in secret…”
“Good!” Chi Buzi was a Grand Daoist Master. His methods of killing were certainly not as simple as sending someone back to the Buddhist land. Fuxuan visibly relaxed and said with feeling, “As expected of you, Fellow Daoist. One can truly be at ease…”
The two clearly had a personal connection, perhaps dating back to their younger years. Chi Buzi’s expression turned serious as he replied, “However, the other party belongs to the Compassion Dao. I cannot afford to entangle with them now.”
He reached down to his waist and took out a golden case. Something inside clinked faintly, perhaps fragments of a treasure artifact. Fuxuan accepted it without hesitation and said, “This will discreetly lead the Compassion Dao to deduce that it was our Chunyi Dao Gate who did the killing. It will not fall on you.”
Chi Buzi nodded with a faint smile. Both sides understood that Chi Buzi did not care about such minor grudges. In truth, this was a way to shift the matter of the cave dwelling onto Chunyi Dao Gate. Even if it was discovered later and someone attempted to seize it, Chi Buzi would not be left unable to defend himself…
But Chi Buzi’s intentions went beyond that. He had his own calculations, I need to make offerings, but it cannot be too obvious. Who repeatedly targets Merciful Ones without reason? I have already killed so many. Without clear gains, it would surely arouse suspicion!
From his perspective, this was merely a convenient opportunity to legitimately eliminate another Merciful One. By exploiting the timing, he not only resolved his cultivation issue, but also gained the chance to perform another offering!
He still did not yield. His hand pressed lightly on the jade box, his gaze turning serious. At last, his true intent was revealed. His voice was firm, declaring his willingness to pay any price.
“I intend to cultivate another Dao, to seek a way of survival through reincarnation. I also need your Chunyi Dao Gate to introduce me to Daoist Master Puyu of Penglai!”
