Cultivation of Immortality: Start by Improving Spiritual Root Qualifications

Chapter 826: Breakthrough in pupil technique, the origin of the Ji family!
Immediately afterwards, Zhou Xun followed Ji Wuya to his cave.

"Master Zhou, please take a seat!"

Ji Wuya waved his hand, took out two jade cups, placed them in front of him, and then took out a jade box.
When he opened it, he saw a jade disc inside.
"Could this be the fourth-grade, top-grade Golden Jade Tea?"

A name flashed through Zhou Xun's mind. This was a very famous spiritual creature of the Jin imperial family. Only three or four kilograms were produced each year.

If Ji Wuya was not the head of the imperial clan of the Great Jin Dynasty, he would not have been able to get a share.

This item has the effect of cleansing the soul and enhancing understanding. Drinking it year round can reduce the risk of going astray. It is a first-class treasure.

"Master Zhou has extraordinary insight. This is exactly the 'Golden Jade Tea'"

As he spoke, Ji Wuya picked up two pieces with his jade chopsticks and placed them in the teacup. He then used a spell to press them together.
Two cups of spiritual tea are ready.

"Master Zhou, please!"

"Thank you, Zongzheng," Zhou Xun picked up the spiritual tea and took a sip. It was indeed an extraordinary taste that lingered on his lips and teeth.

"Today's incident was caused by my failure to discipline my subordinates. I hope Lord Zhou will bear with me!" Ji Wuya stood up and bowed.
"You are too kind, Master Zong. It is inevitable that the Second Prince will be impulsive for the sake of his path!" Zhou Xun bowed in return.
Ji Wuya is the head of the Jin clan, second only to the emperor of Jin in power, and second only to the top ten cultivators in strength. For such a person to apologize in person,
Zhou Xun naturally wouldn't continue to take advantage of the situation, so he just let it go.

Ji Wuya stroked his beard and smiled, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes: "Master Zhou is in charge of a place at such a young age, and his future is limitless. Although today's incident has been exposed, I still feel guilty."

As he spoke, he took out a jade slip from his sleeve and gently pushed it in front of Zhou Xun: "This is the experience gained from my many years of cultivation. Perhaps it will be helpful to Palace Master Zhou."

Zhou Xun was surprised. The cultivation experience of the Great Jin Zongzheng would be of great help to him in the future. He said solemnly, "Zongzheng, I am grateful for your generous gift."

All previous grudges against the Jin royal family were also swept away.

And this is exactly what Ji Wuya intended. Since he was apologizing, he naturally had to be sincere. Not only would he resolve the conflict between the two sides, but he would also transform it into a bridge to deepen their relationship.

After some discussion, the two men left each other communication tokens, and Zhou Xun took the opportunity to leave.

After returning to the cave, he began to practice the third level of the Lingxi Qingguangtong spell.
Zhou Xun returned to his cave, completely isolating himself from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

In the quiet room, the light was soft and peaceful. He sat upright on the cushion, his aura restrained.
On the table in front of him, there was an ancient and exquisite jade bottle, which was the Xuanyuan Qinglu.

Zhou Xun took a deep breath and slowly opened his eyes. He raised his hand to pick up the jade bottle and gently uncorked it.

In an instant, an extremely pure and quiet breath spread out and quickly filled the entire quiet room.

Zhou Xun carefully poured out the Xuanyuan Qinglu and held it on his fingertips.

He circulated his spiritual power, which turned into an invisible thread, guiding Qinglu to slowly fly towards his eyebrows.

The moment it touched his forehead, Zhou Xun felt a cool and powerful force instantly penetrate into his skin.
Like a clear spring, it rushes along the meridians into the depths of the eyes at an astonishing speed.

As Qinglu's power gradually absorbed him, Zhou Xun's eyes seemed to be filled with a storm.

Zhou Xun clenched his teeth, his facial muscles twitched slightly, and he used all his spiritual power to stubbornly resist the strong impact brought by this force.

Under the influence of this force, he felt his perception changing rapidly.
Everything around him seemed to become clearer and more transparent. He could even "see" the subtle flow of spiritual energy molecules in the air.

As time slowly passed, Qinglu's power gradually merged deeply with Lingxi Qingguangtong's spell imprint.

He tried to operate it, and in an instant, a green light shot out from his eyes.
Zhou Xun felt an overwhelming sense of joy in his heart. He knew that this was a clear sign that Lingxi Qingguangpupil was about to break through.

He did not dare to slack off in the slightest, and concentrated on guiding the remaining Xuanyuan Qinglu into his pupils.

Every time Qinglu was absorbed, it was like injecting a new vitality into the pupils, making them stronger.

When the last trace of Xuanyuan Qinglu merged into his pupils, Zhou Xun felt as if an explosion had occurred in his pupils.
A powerful force instantly filled his whole body.

His eyes suddenly opened, and two dazzling green lights shot out, like a flash of lightning, instantly penetrating the wall of the quiet room.

On the distant mountain peak, there were two deep and straight holes.

"Finally a breakthrough!"

According to the jade slip, after reaching the third level of Lingxi Qingguangpupil, one has the ability to directly attack the enemy's consciousness and cause mental trauma.

Zhou Xun slowly retracted the green light in his eyes and felt the new power contained in his pupils.

His mind moved slightly, and he tried to activate the unique power of the third level of Lingxi Qingguang Pupil - spiritual consciousness attack.

In an instant, a green light flowed in his eyes, transforming into an invisible divine thought, and stabbed at a puppet placed in the quiet room like a sharp blade.

"Om-"

The puppet was originally a dead object used to test the power of spells, but at this moment, the moment the green light swept across it, it trembled violently, as if it was hit by some invisible force. The runes on its surface suddenly dimmed, and its spirituality was greatly damaged!
"It's really amazing!" Zhou Xun was secretly delighted.

The third level of Lingxi Qingguang Pupil can not only spy on the flow of spiritual power, but also directly attack the enemy's consciousness. At the mildest, it can cause shock to the soul, and at the worst, it can directly destroy the opponent's sea of ​​consciousness!
"With this pupil technique, I will have an extra killer weapon when I fight against the enemy in the future."

After a brief breath adjustment and stabilizing his state of mind, he took out the jade slip given by Ji Wuya, probed his spiritual consciousness into it, and studied it carefully.

What was recorded in the jade slip was Ji Wuya's lifelong experience in cultivation, especially his unique insights on how cultivators can consolidate their realm and break through bottlenecks.

It even mentioned a secret method called "Nine-Turn Pill Condensation Technique", which can help Jindan cultivators compress spiritual power, improve the quality of Jindan, and lay the foundation for the future impact on Yuanying.

"This gift... is really important." Zhou Xun's eyes flickered.

For a powerful force, this spell is definitely a priceless secret technique.

Ji Wuya was the head of the Great Jin clan, a powerful figure, but he was so kind to him, obviously he had other intentions. However, at the moment, this jade slip was indeed of great benefit to him, so there was no need to be hypocritical and refuse it.

"Well, since I have accepted this favor, I will repay it if I have the chance in the future."

He put away the jade slip and was about to continue practicing when suddenly a sound transmission note flew in.

Zhou Xun snapped his fingers, and unexpectedly the voice of the Second Prince Ji Yun was heard:
"Master Zhou, I offended you a lot the other day. I feel uneasy, so I come to your house to apologize!"

Zhou Xun raised his eyebrows and sneered in his heart.

The second prince was aggressive the day before yesterday, but today he suddenly became humble. He didn't believe that there was no one behind the scenes directing him.

"It seems that Ji Wuya's 'sincerity' has made the Second Prince unable to sit still."

He thought for a moment and realized that if he didn't see the Second Prince in person, it would be an insult to the Jin royal family, so he opened the door and welcomed him in.

Zhou Xun waved his sleeves, and the restrictions in the cave slowly opened.

Outside the door, the Second Prince Ji Yun was dressed in a plain robe with a solemn expression. He had no followers following him and he actually came alone.

Seeing the ban open, he immediately saluted and said sincerely: "Master Zhou, I am sorry for offending you the other day. I am here to apologize!"

Zhou Xun's eyes flickered slightly, and he said lightly: "Your Highness, you are too polite. Please come in." Ji Yun stepped into the cave and glanced around inconspicuously. He saw that the cave was simply furnished, and only a trace of sharp green light remained in the direction of the quiet room, which was frightening:
"I don't know what kind of magical power this person has cultivated, but his remaining aura has such power. Fortunately, I listened to my second uncle's advice and came here to apologize!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand casually, and the tea set on the table was filled with spiritual tea. He raised his hand and gestured: "Your Highness, please take a seat."

After Ji Yun sat down, he did not drink tea immediately. Instead, he took out a jade box from his sleeve, pushed it in front of Zhou Xun, and said solemnly:

"This is the 'Xuan Yin Cold Marrow', which can help cultivators stabilize their spirits and resist inner demons. What happened the other day was a momentary impulse on my part. I am using this item to make amends today. I hope that Lord Zhou will not mind."

Zhou Xun raised his eyebrows slightly.

Xuanyin Cold Marrow is a spiritual object born in an extremely cold place. Although it is not as precious as the Golden Jade Tea, it is also a rare treasure. It is especially beneficial to cultivators who practice spiritual consciousness techniques.
The Second Prince really spent a lot of money on this move.

He did not take it immediately, but said calmly: "Your Highness, why do you have to do this? Zhou has already revealed what happened the day before yesterday."

Ji Yun smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "Palace Master Zhou is magnanimous, but I am still uneasy."

He paused and lowered his voice, "To be honest, I came here today not only to apologize, but also to ask for a favor."

Zhou Xun's eyes narrowed, and he sneered in his heart: "Sure enough, the real purpose has come."

He calmly picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Oh? Your Highness might as well speak frankly."

Ji Yun took a deep breath, a look of determination flashed in his eyes:
"Master Zhou, you know that the throne of the emperor of our Great Jin Dynasty changes every four hundred years. Every emperor must choose the strongest one from among the princes to succeed him within the last fifty years."

"And the judging criteria are nothing more than three points - cultivation, strategy, and strength!"

"My father has been on the throne for three hundred and fifty years now. According to convention, the first selection will be held soon. That is to enter the secret realm of our Great Jin Dynasty and compete for treasures!"

Zhou Xun seemed to be thinking about something. He took a sip of the spiritual tea and said, "So, Your Highness came here today to..."

"Master Zhou is extremely talented and has unfathomable strength. If you can lend me a helping hand, I will help you when I ascend to the throne."

"I would like to give you the title of governor and a fourth-grade high-quality sacred mountain as a gift. How do you think?"

Zhou Xun raised his eyebrows.

State animal husbandry!

There are thirteen states in the Great Jin Dynasty. The position of governor is high and powerful. He is a real frontier official who is in charge of the resources and military power of a state. He can even set up his own sect and cultivate his own power.

If they could really obtain this position, the benefits to Wangchuan Lake would be countless!
Seeing Zhou Xun pondering, Ji Yun added, "Not only that, I can also open the royal secret treasury and let Lord Zhou choose three treasures, including... the legendary 'God-Transforming Item'!"

Zhou Xun's eyes narrowed slightly, he picked up the tea and smiled faintly.
Even if he really intended to get involved in the fight for the throne of the Jin royal family, he would not choose the second prince.

This person had a dispute with him a few days ago. How stupid must he be to choose to help him.

Moreover, the position of governor of a state and the fourth-grade upper-grade sacred mountain that Ji Yun mentioned were nothing but illusory things.

He had eaten enough of this kind of pie in his previous life, so how could he be shaken at all?

"You are joking, Second Prince. I have no intention of interfering in the royal family's dispute. You should take back the 'Xuan Yin Cold Marrow'!"

After saying that, he picked up the spiritual tea, gently scraped the edge of the cup with the lid, and then took a sip.

Seeing this, Ji Yun understood Zhou Xun's intention. Although he was filled with resentment, he did not dare to show it.

"I am sorry for being rude. This 'Xuan Yin Cold Marrow' is brought here as an apology. Please accept it, Lord!"

"Well, since the Second Prince is so sincere, I will accept this 'spiritual essence'. As for the rest, just pretend that I have never mentioned it today!"

"Yes, Ji Yun, goodbye!"

He had no choice but to stand up, bow, and leave.

"The battle between emperors is interesting. Even if you get the position, what good will it do? In the world of immortal cultivation, it is still about cultivation and strength that matters!"

Looking at Ji Yun's receding back, Zhou Xun shook his head.

In fact, Zhou Xun made such a judgment because he did not know the secrets of the royal family.

The emperor of the Jin Dynasty must be the direct descendant of the first generation of the Ji family ancestor, and can control the Great Jin Dragon Seal with the power of blood. This item is the same as the Luoyang Tower of the Luoyang Immortal Sect.
They are all semi-spiritual treasures, and only those with direct bloodline can control them.
And after mastering this treasure, one can reach the peak of Nascent Soul in a very short time. Coupled with this half-spiritual treasure-level dragon seal,
The ten ordinary cultivators are no match for him.

After Ji Yun left, Zhou Xun sat quietly for a moment, tapping the table with his fingertips, with a green light flashing in his eyes.

"This second prince is quite calculating."

He sneered, raised his hand and waved it, closing the cave's restrictions again, isolating it from outsiders. Then, he took out the "Xuan Yin Cold Marrow" from his sleeve and examined it carefully.

This object is dark blue in color all over and feels cold to the touch. It contains a trace of extremely pure cold-attributed spiritual power, which is indeed very beneficial for the cultivation of spiritual consciousness.

"The stuff is real, but... people are not trustworthy."

Zhou Xun did not use it directly, but took out a jade box, sealed it, and placed several restrictions outside the box.

"Just in case, let's check it out first."

He has always been cautious, especially when facing a behemoth like the Jin royal family. If he is not careful, he could be doomed.

Afterwards, he took out the jade slip given by Ji Wuya and studied it again.

"Nine-turn Pill Condensation Technique..."

This method is indeed ingenious. If it can be mastered, the quality of the inner elixir can be improved to a higher level. When you strive to reach the Nascent Soul stage in the future, the success rate will be increased by at least half!

"Senior Blood Demon!"

Zhou Xun summoned the Blood Demon Ancestor, who was once a powerful person in the Void Refining Realm, and might be able to see the clues.
"What's up, Zhou kid?"

"Senior, I learned a secret technique today. I am worried that there may be a hidden backdoor in it. Senior, you are knowledgeable, please take a look at it!"

As Zhou Xun spoke, he took out the jade slip and placed it in front of the red-robed young man.

"Ancestor, take a look!"

"'Nine-turn Pill Condensation Technique' is actually this method. The content inside is true, but it is just a fragment of it."

"This is the Ji family's secret technique. Where did you get it from?"

"Ji?" Zhou Xun asked curiously.

"Yes, the Ji family is a famous immortal family in our fairyland, and they even produced a true immortal in the past!"

(End of this chapter)