If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 49 Dao Yan Gong, Divine Dao Canon

Am I actually a genius?
Upon hearing Wu Xin's words, Gu An almost laughed.

He laughed and said, "In my eyes, you've always been a genius. Do you perhaps wish to pass on your skills to me?"

Wu Xin nodded and said, "The genius I'm talking about is compared to others in the valley. But compared to my older brothers and sisters, my talent is very mediocre. The cultivation method I practice is called Dao Yan Gong, which was taught to me by a divine monk."

“Once I start practicing this technique, my cultivation level will not improve, but my cultivation will continue to accumulate. I plan to unseal my cultivation level before my lifespan ends. At that time, my spiritual root aptitude and lifespan will undergo a transformation. However, once unsealed, the Dao Evolution Technique will lose its effect.”

After hearing this, Gu An couldn't help but become interested in the Dao Yan Gong.

"What level of cultivation did that monk attain?" he asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Wu Xin shook his head and said, "I don't know his cultivation level. He calls himself the Immortal Seeker."

"Since he is a Taoist priest, why is he called a divine monk?"

“He had already shaved his head and was wearing a kasaya, how could he be a Taoist priest? I learned my appearance from him. He said I would have extraordinary luck in the future, so he forced me to shave my head. The scar on my head is what he left, which is why I can’t grow hair now.”

At this point, Wu Xin felt very aggrieved. He also wanted to be as handsome as Gu An and attract women.

Gu An didn't press the matter further; he asked Wu Xin to explain the Dao Yan Gong.

He wanted to see just how profound this cultivation technique was.

Wu Xin began to earnestly explain the Dao Yan Gong, and this explanation lasted for a full hour.

Dao Yan Gong is indeed profound. The method of circulating qi alone is extremely complex. Moreover, judging from Gu An's cultivation level, Dao Yan Gong contains even more mysteries.

"Senior brother, have you remembered it? Or should I write it down for you to see tomorrow?" Wuxin asked with concern.

Gu An smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, this skill does sound impressive. Thank you for your kindness. Let's rest tonight."

"No need for thanks, what's our relationship?" Wu Xin said with a smile. He was very happy, feeling that he had finally helped his senior brother.

After saying that, he turned and left.

As soon as he went downstairs, Gu An began practicing the Dao Yan Gong.

Wu Xin was worried that he wouldn't remember, so he went along with Wu Xin's wishes to avoid revealing his current talent and level of understanding.

In fact, unless it's a special Taoist technique, Gu An can memorize anything just by listening to the text once.

……

Three days later, in the mountains and forests, Gu An was sparring with Su Han.

That day, when Qiu Qianli caused trouble, Su Han stood in front of him with his sword, which moved Gu An deeply, so he decided to teach him a few moves.

Su Han hadn't had high expectations, thinking his master was just bored, but things turned out completely differently than he had anticipated.

Gu An held a wooden sword, his footwork was simple, and his sword moves were even more ordinary, yet he could easily dismantle every single one of Gu An's sword moves.

Su Han was greatly shocked, and Gu An's image in his mind rose significantly.

After dozens of moves, the sword in Su Han's hand was knocked to the ground by Gu An.

Su Han looked at the wooden sword hanging in front of his throat, swallowed hard, and looked at Gu An in shock.

Gu An sheathed his sword, looked at him with a smile, and asked, "How was it?"

"That's amazing..." Su Han replied with shame.

Gu An shook his head and said, "I'm not asking you to evaluate me, but rather to ask you what you feel."

Su Han paused for a moment, then thought back carefully.

and many more!

He seemed to realize something, his expression changed drastically, and he looked at Gu An with a startled look, asking cautiously, "Master, were you using the sword techniques of the Heaven-Hating Divine Sword?"

Gu An nodded and said, "That's right, I don't have a deep understanding of the Heaven-Hating Divine Sword, but do you know why I was able to break your sword moves?"

"Why?" Su Han pressed.

"I'm faster than you."

"But……"

"You think I'm slower than you? But I can always easily deflect your sword moves?"

"Yes, Master, I really feel that you are very slow, but it's just..."

“Think back carefully. The reason I was slow was because you were focused on my body, while my eyes were focused on your sword. Before you even drew your sword, I had already predicted the trajectory of your swing. At the same time you struck, I also struck, but my defensive swing distance was far less than yours. So when our swords clashed, although I was slower than you, I was still able to catch up with you.”

Gu An patiently explained, and Su Han frowned as he carefully recalled the previous sword duel.

Su Han quickly figured it out.

Indeed, the outcome was decided the moment the two drew their swords.

Su Han looked up at Gu An with admiration and said, "Master, you are really amazing. You were able to master the sword technique of the Hate Heaven Divine Sword after only reading the manual once."

Gu An stepped forward and smiled, "Actually, I've also practiced swordsmanship, so I know more about it than you. But only you know this. You can't tell anyone. I also have some grudges to bear, so I can't let people know that I know swordsmanship."

Upon hearing this, Su Han was deeply moved and immediately knelt down on one knee, raising his hand to swear an oath.

"I will never reveal that my master knows swordsmanship. If I do, may I be struck by lightning and live a life of loneliness and hardship!"

Gu An quickly pulled him up, saying irritably, "Why make a vow? If you agree, I will believe you."

Even so, he was still very satisfied with Su Han's attitude.

Given his style of doing things, it's already risky for him to be instructing Su Han on swordsmanship right now.

Su Han scratched his head, laughing sheepishly. Gu An continued to instruct Su Han on swordsmanship. Although he hadn't diligently practiced the Heaven-Hating Divine Sword, his mastery of the Heaven-Shaking Divine Sword was more than enough to offer some guidance.

Half an hour later, Gu An left the forest, leaving Su Han to practice his sword alone.

He arrived at the mouth of the valley and his gaze settled on a wooden fence in front of a park, where a person was standing, accompanied by Yang Min, a handyman disciple.

Jiang Qiong!

How dare this fellow enter Xuan Valley in broad daylight?
Gu An secretly complained that he had noticed Jiang Qiong approaching Xuan Gu, which was why he ended his private tutoring session with Su Han ahead of schedule.

The reason they didn't stop them in advance was because Jiang Qiong flew over on a sword, making no attempt to conceal her figure and aura.

Gu An walked quickly over to Jiang Qiong's side and said to Yang Min, "You go ahead and do your work, I'll take care of her."

Yang Min breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left.

Jiang Qiong turned to look at Gu An and smiled, "Your disciple is really shy."

Gu An said, "Let's go upstairs and talk."

Jiang Qiong had no objection and followed him to the attic.

After entering the house, Gu An closed the door and asked softly, "Grandmaster, why are you here, and in broad daylight no less..."

Jiang Qiong sat down on her own. She first waved her sleeve and threw out four talismans, which she then stuck on the doors and windows. Then she picked up the teapot on the table and poured herself some tea. She said casually, "What's there to be afraid of? I am still an inner disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect. I didn't reveal my identity before I was seriously injured. The reason I hid was because I had an enemy back then. I have investigated over the years and that enemy is already dead."

Gu An sat down opposite her and asked curiously, "Is that enemy from the Tai Xuan Sect?"

"To be precise, you're just like me, a spy for the demonic path," Jiang Qiong said with a half-smile, deliberately emphasizing the words "spy for the demonic path."

Gu An wanted to ask more questions, but Jiang Qiong waved her hand and said, "Don't ask anymore. I plan to stay in your medicine valley for a while until things calm down before I leave, how about that?"

Gu An frowned and asked, "What happened?"

He could sense that Jiang Qiong had suffered severe internal injuries, but she was putting on a brave face.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qiong's eyes became complicated, and she said quietly, "That Ji Xiaoyu is truly extraordinary. She has only just entered the Core Formation Realm, yet she was able to dodge my attack. In the instant I was distracted, she was severely injured by the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Ji family."

"They've made their move?" Gu An immediately tensed up.

Jiang Qiong rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "Have you forgotten the Shadow Demon Technique I taught you? I didn't reveal my true form, so you don't need to be afraid."

Gu An breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

He pressed further, "Was Ji Xiaoyu's innate Dao talisman stolen?"

Jiang Qiong shook her head and said, "No one succeeded. With the Qilin Step, it's difficult for Nascent Soul cultivators to get close to her, while Deity Transformation cultivators and even stronger demonic cultivators were blocked by the Ji family and Tai Xuan Sect cultivators. The elders of Tai Xuan Sect are indeed powerful..."

She seemed to remember something, and a look of lingering fear crossed her face.

Hearing that Ji Xiaoyu was alright, Gu An breathed a sigh of relief.

Neither of them died, which he considered the best outcome.

Gu An looked at Jiang Qiong, wondering how to comfort her.

Jiang Qiong looked up at him and asked with a smile, "You didn't tip off the Ji family, did you?"

Gu An quickly shook his head and said, "How could that be! I'm not that kind of person!"

"really?"

"Really! Does Grandmaster want me to swear an oath?"

Gu An said seriously, "Su Han just swore to him earlier, and now he has to swear to Jiang Qiong again?"

Jiang Qiong looked him up and down, clicking her tongue in amazement, and said, "No need, actually I just wanted you to tip me off."

Gu An was surprised and didn't understand what she meant.

Jiang Qiong took a sip of tea and smiled, "Seeing you standing at the gate of the Ji residence, I suddenly had an idea. I wanted to use your mouth to inform the Ji family so that they would be on high alert. That way, after Ji Xiaoyu forms his core, there will be a fierce battle."

"What a pity, I never expected you to be this kind of person. Grandmaster really misjudged you."

Jiang Qiong feigned a heartbroken expression and even sighed.

Gu An remained silent.

Jiang Qiong changed the subject and said with a smile, "But this also shows that you are more on my side. I didn't spoil you for nothing. From now on, your master will treat you well. Congratulations, you have completely won your master's heart."

"Grandmaster, don't talk nonsense!"

"Haha, you, you seem to have been bound by the rules and regulations of the righteous path, and you can't take a joke."

Jiang Qiong covered her mouth and giggled, leaving Gu An feeling quite helpless.

At this moment, Jiang Qiong suddenly reached into the storage bag at her waist and placed a bronze piece on the table.

This bronze piece is square with notches along the edges and is engraved with densely packed, tiny characters.

Jiang Qiong's eyes burned with fervor as she said, "This is the real purpose of my trip to the Ji residence. This is the Ji family's Divine Scripture Treasury, which records one of the Ji family's Ten Great Divine Abilities. It was a gift from the Ji family patriarch to Ji Xiaoyu. This item requires the essence blood of a direct descendant of the Ji family to open. Of course, if one's cultivation surpasses the Nascent Soul Realm, one can forcibly break through the restrictions inside."

"The Ji family has passed down Ji Xiaoyu's Qilin Steps and his divine knowledge, which seems to be intended to help her enter the holy land in the future."

The Divine Dao Treasury?
Gu An's gaze involuntarily fell on the bronze piece, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Jiang Qiong pushed the bronze piece toward Gu An and said, "I'll leave this with you for now. You can hide it in the Eight Scenery Cave Heaven. I'll come back to you after I obtain the essence blood of the direct descendants of the Ji family. If this remains on my person in the meantime, it might cause trouble."

Gu An looked at the bronze plate on the table and blinked.

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