Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

"My lord, there is no need to worry. All of this is done willingly by me. Besides, the Buddhist cultivation method I practice places great emphasis on karma. If I do not repay the many kindnesses I owe you, my cultivation will stagnate."

"Is there such a thing?"

Upon hearing Ye Xuechan's explanation, Mo Juren's expression immediately showed surprise. However, considering the Buddhist lineage's cultivation methods, it seemed that they did indeed place great importance on the power of cause and effect.

If that's the case, then he can't refuse the other party anymore, otherwise wouldn't he be hindering the other party's path?
Thinking of this, he nodded immediately. The master-servant relationship was now established, and with this relationship, the trust between the two parties instantly increased.

This is completely different from the original friendship between the two parties. If he had helped the other party before, he would only do what he could. Once it exceeded his ability and affected his own interests, he would not hesitate to give up.

But now it's completely different. The other party has become his subordinate, that is, one of his own people. Naturally, he has to go all out. He even wants to support the Ye family as much as possible.

It must be said that Ye Xuechan's move was truly ingenious. He not only repaid the debt of gratitude but also used it to completely bind himself to Mo Juren, achieving two goals at once.

In Ye Xuechan's mind, Mo Juren could be described as having limitless potential. His current achievements were secondary; the key was his strength.

With only a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation level, he was able to completely suppress the three elders of the Luo family. How many people in the entire cultivation world could do that?
To be able to become a subordinate of such a person and grow alongside them is surely a tremendous opportunity.
"That's right!" At this moment, Mo Juren suddenly thought of something, and then his lips moved slightly, obviously transmitting his voice.

Not long after, Zeng Lu rushed over, carrying a white jade tray covered with a red cloth. It was unknown what was on it.

He slowly put the things down, and then suddenly said...
"Fortunately, the Lord spoke in time, otherwise, both of these items would have been auctioned off after a while."

"It's best if it hasn't been sold yet. You can leave now." Mo Juren waved his hand, and the other party immediately withdrew respectfully. Only then did he lift the red cloth.

In an instant, golden light filled the air, and two objects shimmering with golden light appeared.

One of the items is a string of handbells made of some unknown, mysterious golden thread. Upon closer inspection, the surface of the thread is covered with dense golden Sanskrit characters. In addition, there is a uniquely shaped small bell at intervals between the threads.

The second item was a jade slip, also gold in color, but it was clear at a glance that it had existed for an extremely long time.

"Since you have acknowledged me as your master, a gift is naturally necessary. I happen to have two treasures related to Buddhism here, which would be perfect to give to you."

"For me?" Ye Xuechan's face immediately showed surprise, and she quickly refused after realizing what she meant.
"No need, I didn't do anything, I shouldn't accept something for nothing."

"Now that you've become my subordinate, I'll naturally focus on developing you, and I need you to grow up quickly. Otherwise, if you can't keep up with me, what use are you?"

Mo Juren spoke seriously, and there was one more thing he didn't say: the other party was qualified to be given special training. The so-called 'Seven Fragrance Glazed Body' could not be wasted. He was very suitable for cultivating Buddhist techniques, which would allow him to progress by leaps and bounds in a day.

This is one of the important reasons why he was willing to accept the other party; otherwise, he would not have bothered with such a mediocre person.

"But……"

"There are no 'buts'. This matter is settled. Or are you planning to disobey orders now that you've just acknowledged me as your master?"

"I will not, but... alright, I will accept it. I will definitely cultivate diligently in the future and never let down my master's expectations." Seeing the other party's unquestionable attitude, Ye Xuechan could only compromise. She couldn't help but feel a little helpless. She hadn't even finished repaying the original favor, and now she owed more and more.

He put aside his thoughts, then took the two items and examined them carefully, feeling a sense of anticipation.

"This string of handbells is called the 'Form and Emptiness Bells,' a top-tier ancient treasure. It is activated by a special Buddhist incantation and has the powerful effect of disrupting the opponent's mind when used against an enemy..."

"The jade slip is a Buddhist scripture called the 'Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra.' Besides a large amount of ancient texts, it also contains a complete cultivation method that allows one to directly cultivate to the Mahayana realm..."

After this introduction, Ye Xuechan was already dumbfounded. He originally thought it was just an ordinary treasure, but he never expected it to be such a treasure.

Whether it's the 'Bell of Emptiness' or the 'Great Perfection of Wisdom Nirvana Sutra', each one would be enough to cause a bloody battle for them, especially the latter, which would likely tempt even Buddhist cultivators at the Integration level.

It was too expensive, and the thought of refusing arose in her mind again, but little did she know that Mo Juren had already seen through her thoughts.
"That 'Colorless Bell' is just a decent ancient treasure, and only cultivators who practice Buddhist techniques can fully unleash its power. Giving it to you is just right; otherwise, it would only be available for sale in Tianhua Tower."

As for the cultivation technique, there's no need to worry about it. This kind of thing can be infinitely copied; giving it to you won't cost the organization anything. Just accept it and practice diligently in the future.

Hearing this, Ye Xuechan stopped insisting and secretly vowed to cultivate diligently in the future so that he could always follow the other party on his journey.

……

The following morning, Mo Juren explained many matters to Zeng Lu, and then planned to return to his cave to go into seclusion.

As planned, Ye Xuechan was to accompany them, but to his surprise, he was met with two girls who looked almost identical.

These were twins. Upon inquiry, it was learned that they were the twin girls he had seen in the Ye family's mansion when he first passed through Black Crystal City. At that time, he had given them a pair of jade pendants.

Although he had met her once before, he had long forgotten her. Moreover, so many years had passed, and the two little girls had grown into beautiful young women, completely unrecognizable from their former selves.

The two girls were named Ye Chuchu and Ye Keke, respectively. Their cultivation aptitude was among the best of all the Ye family disciples. More importantly, they possessed a special physique on top of their superior spiritual roots.

The elder sister, Ye Chuchu, possesses the 'Radiant Sun Physique,' while the younger sister, Ye Keke, possesses the 'Yin-Eroding Physique.' Both are top-tier physiques, and their yin and yang complement each other. If they can cultivate suitable techniques, they will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

However, suitable cultivation techniques are not so easy to obtain. For example, the two women are currently cultivating a special technique called "Yin Yang Xuan Ling Jue". Its quality is acceptable, but it is far from being a truly top-tier technique.

Even so, the two women's cultivation speed was still incredibly fast, no less than that of their peers with top-tier aptitude.

Of all the younger generation in the Ye family, Ye Xuechan liked and valued the two girls the most. From the moment he embarked on the path of cultivation, he kept them by his side and personally taught them.

Now that I'm going to leave with him, I naturally intend to take him with me.

Mo Juren naturally had no objections. Besides, these two girls were indeed worth nurturing, and they would be useful in the future.

In terms of cultivation techniques, he didn't really have any better ones, but he said he would keep an eye out for them.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuechan did not refuse as she had yesterday, but readily agreed, her expression once again filled with gratitude. After making arrangements, the group left Tianyuan City and headed straight for Tianhe Mountain.

……

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Suzhou, the Lingyue Mountains, is a small mountain range located in the far north of Tianyuan Realm. It stretches for only a few hundred thousand miles, but it is a renowned top-level cultivation holy land in the surrounding area.

Unfortunately, this mountain range has long been occupied and protected by a powerful defensive array, so outsiders can only look on with envy and cannot enter at all.

The master of the Lingyue Mountains is also quite famous. He is not alone, nor does he belong to a sect. Instead, he is part of the renowned Ximen family, a top-tier cultivation family.

This family has a long history, and its origins are unknown. It is only known that it has existed since ancient times, and that the family has produced many talented people and has remained prosperous to this day.

Despite being just a small family, their strength is in no way inferior to those large sects.

At this moment, inside a secret chamber within the Ximen family estate, a handsome, almost otherworldly man was meditating with his eyes closed.

After an unknown amount of time, his expression suddenly shifted slightly, and he slowly withdrew his power. He opened his eyes, and as he raised his hand, a beam of spiritual light flew in and was directly absorbed into his palm.

It was clearly a communication talisman. After reading its contents, the man's calm expression suddenly turned icy.

"Useless!" The handsome man snorted coldly, then stood up and strode out of the secret chamber.

Soon after, he arrived at the interior of a large hall, where a middle-aged man stood prominently in the center – the patriarch of the Luo family.

Upon seeing the handsome man, the Luo family patriarch immediately strode forward to greet him, then bowed respectfully in greeting.

Unexpectedly, the former seemed not to hear, and walked towards the main seat with a cold expression. Upon seeing this, the Luo family patriarch not only showed no displeasure, but became even more respectful.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?" the handsome man asked coldly after taking his seat.

"Young master, please forgive me. This is what happened..." The Luo family patriarch naturally did not dare to hesitate and immediately recounted the whole story in detail.

To his surprise, the handsome man's expression changed drastically after hearing this, and he quickly pressed for more information.

"A man surnamed Mo! Do you know any specific information about him?"

"After that incident, I immediately sent people to Tianyuan City to investigate, and it didn't take long to confirm the other party's identity."

This man is named Mo Juren, the owner of a shop called "Tianhua Tower" in the market. His background is very complicated, and he seems to have a close relationship with the Qinghua Sage of the Nine Saints Palace..."

The patriarch of the Luo family recounted the information he had gathered, his heart filled with emotion as he spoke.

This Mo Juren is truly extraordinary! It is understood that he is a first-generation ascended cultivator, and he has only been ascended for a short time, yet he has managed to establish a relationship with the Qinghua Saint of the Nine Saints Palace, which is simply unbelievable.

What kind of existence is the Qinghua Sage? Not only is his cultivation powerful, but his network of connections is also extensive, and he has a huge influence among both the human and demon races.

With such a powerful backer, it's no wonder the other party is so arrogant, not even putting the Ximen family in their eyes.

While the Ximen family is indeed powerful, it is far inferior to a super sect like the Nine Saints Palace.

As the absolute core of the Nine Saints Palace, the Qinghua Saint holds an extraordinary position, which is why even the Ximen family is extremely wary of him and would never provoke him lightly unless absolutely necessary.

Just as he had expected, the moment he heard the name Mo Juren, the handsome man, Ximen Feng, was filled with murderous intent.

However, upon learning that the other party was actually related to the Qinghua Saint of the Nine Saints Palace, his expression froze, and the killing intent in his eyes was quickly suppressed.

"Are you sure he's related to the Sage Qinghua?" Ximen Feng was clearly skeptical. After all, that guy surnamed Mo had only just ascended to the Spirit Realm; how could he possibly be connected to such a veteran powerhouse? It didn't make sense.
"This... isn't entirely certain." The Luo family patriarch paused, then continued,
"According to the information we found, the Sage of Qinghua was present when Tianhua Tower opened, which led to the rumors that the two had a relationship. We don't know anything else."

In addition, many powerful figures were present at the time, such as Ling Xueyi from the Heavenly Soul Sect and Pavilion Master Feng from the Nine Heavens Pavilion.

Another point worth noting is that the fact that the other party was able to acquire a property like Tianhua Tower in the core area of ​​Tianyuan City's market district indicates that they are no ordinary entity.

"I see!" Ximen Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a moment of thoughtful consideration, he let out a cold snort.
"I think I understand now. After entering Tianyuan City, that guy surnamed Mo must have made some connections. It's not surprising that he was able to invite the Qinghua Sage based on those connections."

As for acquiring property, there's nothing special about it; it's simply a matter of cooperating with those who have powerful backgrounds. Presumably, Tianhua Tower doesn't belong to just one person.

Even worse, he might just be a representative put forward by another company; it's uncertain whether he actually holds a share.

Ximen Feng even thought of the Xiao sisters, weren't they also each other's friends?
It must be said that the guy is indeed very capable in making friends, but it's not enough for him to be able to befriend someone of the level of the Qinghua Sage.

Therefore, it is more reasonable to invite the Sage of Qinghua to the event indirectly through these friends.

Having figured all this out, Ximen Feng's furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and he became disdainful again.

Upon seeing this, the Luo family patriarch immediately flattered him with a smile, saying, "I have often heard that you are so wise that you are almost supernatural. Indeed, nothing can escape your discerning eyes!"
You're right. It's highly unlikely that the kid has any connection with the Sage of Qinghua. The rumors circulating outside are definitely just hearsay and shouldn't be taken seriously.

"But that kid is really strong. The three elders of my Luo family couldn't even withstand a single move from him. Could he be pretending to be weak while actually being strong? Is he actually a Void Refinement Realm expert?"

"It should be at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, or even the peak. It's impossible for him to be at the Void Refinement realm." Ximen Feng shook his head slightly. The other party must have indeed been hiding his strength when they met last time, but he must still be below the Void Refinement realm, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to enter the Canggu Secret Realm before.

However, the strength displayed by the other party is indeed extraordinary. Could it be that they possess some kind of special secret technique or treasure?
"Right now is a crucial moment in my cultivation, and I will soon be entering a period of seclusion. Therefore, it is not advisable to act rashly for the time being, lest any unforeseen complications arise."

You should go back first, and continue investigating the other party's information. Once I successfully break through to the Void Refinement Realm, we can then consider how to proceed. (End of Chapter)