To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

Chapter 337 Two Secret Techniques

Upper level of the Reincarnation Hall.

Gu Fan and Xie Linyuan sat facing each other.

"This tea is called the River of Oblivion. It can wash away karmic obstacles and calm the mind. Young friend, please have a taste." Xie Linyuan smiled and personally poured a cup for Gu Fan.

The fact that the Nascent Soul True Monarch personally poured the tea made Gu Fan feel secretly flattered.

But he knew in his heart that Xie Linyuan's actions were by no means without reason.

The next moment, Xie Linyuan spoke with a hint of apology: "Over the years, although our sect has gradually become more stable, we are still threatened by the Chen Kingdom from the outside, and we need to stabilize the situation internally. The spiritual materials we owed the Lingxiao Sect back then..."

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"Senior, you misunderstand." Gu Fan shook his head and chuckled. "I am not here to collect a debt."

"Oh?" Xie Linyuan's eyes widened slightly, unable to hide his surprise.

When Gu Fan sealed the filthy cauldron, it was at the request of the Qin and Chen states. In addition to his own reward, the two states also had to pay the Lingxiao Sect a large amount of spiritual materials.

The goods from Chen State have been delivered in recent years, but Qin State has remained silent.

Xie Linyuan's politeness meant he assumed Gu Fan had come to collect a debt.

Even as a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he found it difficult to stand up for himself when facing a creditor, especially one with substantial backing. This explains why he personally poured tea for the creditor.

Gu Fan picked up the teacup, lowered his head and took a light sniff. A refreshing and pleasant fragrance wafted over him, like a secluded orchid in a valley, clear and lingering.

"Young friend, have you come here to reminisce about old times?" Xie Linyuan asked with a smile.

Gu Fan put down his teacup, his gaze falling on Xie Linyuan's brow, and said in a deep voice, "I have come here on the orders of the Sect Master to discuss with you, senior, the cancellation of the debt owed by the Qin Kingdom."

"Exempted?" Xie Linyuan's voice rose slightly, his eyes narrowing as he cautiously asked, "And what's the price?"

When Qi Zongyuan made the offer, he was already planning to rip them off. Even if Qin and Chen split the money equally, it would still be enough to make both countries feel the pinch.

Xie Linyuan absolutely refused to believe that the Lingxiao Sect would waive that huge debt for no reason.

Gu Fan chuckled and said, "Senior, would you be so kind as to lend me your sect's secret technique of feigning death?"

Xie Linyuan was even more shocked to hear this than when he heard that the Lingxiao Sect had forgiven his debts.

The art of feigning death is an exclusive technique for cultivators of the Samsara lineage. Unless a disciple of the Lingxiao Sect changes allegiance and abandons their cultivation to start anew, there is absolutely no possibility of them practicing it.

"What use does your sect have for the secret technique of feigning death?" Xie Linyuan asked incredulously.

Gu Fan slowly shook his head: "There's no need for you to worry about this, senior. You only need to consider whether you are willing to make this deal."

After speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a sip. He immediately felt a sense of lightness throughout his body, as if a gentle breeze had swept away the dust from his heart.

Xie Linyuan lowered his head and pondered, and the atmosphere in the hall fell into silence for a moment.

Indeed, Gu Fan's purpose in visiting the Rebirth Sect was to obtain the secret technique of feigning death.

The sects of the Eastern and Western Continents have different sources of Xuanpin Ancestral Qi: among the three kingdoms of the Western Continent, the Chu Kingdom relies on the Liangyi Hall for its production, the Chen Kingdom uses the method of Qi gathering instead, and the Qin Kingdom relies on the secret technique of feigning death to avoid the shortage of spiritual materials.

In contrast, the source of the Xuanpin Ancestral Qi in the Three Kingdoms of the Eastern Continent is extremely singular, relying entirely on the remains of the immortal ship in the Fallen Soul Abyss.

However, the primordial energy within the Immortal Boat's power furnace is not inexhaustible. After more than three thousand years of consumption, it has become increasingly scarce, and the fact that it has decreased by 30% in this burst is the best proof of this.

This time it's 30%, what about next time?

Perhaps it's 40% or 50%.

At that time, half of the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators in the three sects of Wei Kingdom will probably be unable to form their core due to a lack of ancestral Xuanpin Qi.

Not only will the states of Wu and Yan become increasingly fierce in their competition for resources, but even within the three factions themselves, the allure of scarce resources may not prevent the emergence of discord.

However, if the Lingxiao Sect could also master its own exclusive Core Formation technique, the situation would be completely reversed.

To think that such a secret technique could be created out of thin air is nothing short of a pipe dream.

However, if he were to use the Qin state's secret method of feigning death as a reference and use his Myriad Manifestations Eye to see through it, Gu Fan felt that he had a certain degree of confidence. Even if he couldn't do it, he shouldn't forget that he still had Chang Yuan, the former Refining Void Demon Venerable, by his side.

As long as he is willing to contribute some medicinal herbs and spiritual materials, Chang Yuan would likely not refuse to lend a helping hand.

Qi Zongyuan only allowed Gu Fan to come to Xizhou to discuss the matter after hearing that Gu Fan could solve the problem of the shortage of Xuanpin Ancestral Qi with a secret method.

As the master of Wendao Peak, Gu Fan's understanding of the Lingxiao Sect's inherited techniques and secret arts is unparalleled in the sect.

Qi Zongyuan had no choice but to believe what he said.

Even Guiyun Sword Lord might not be able to match this.

After all, Guiyun Sword Lord is a sword cultivator, and has nothing but his sword.

As for the spiritual materials owed by the Qin state, in the eyes of the Lingxiao Sect, it was already a dead debt.

Leaving aside the threat from the Chen Kingdom, Xie Linyuan greatly increased the cultivation resources for the disciples after breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, and also delegated power to the seven Golden Core elders.

Xie Linyuan's move was precisely to win people's hearts, but everyone in the Rebirth Sect was extremely satisfied.

Even amidst the upheaval, the Rebirth Sect quickly stabilized, giving the Chen Kingdom no opportunity to expand its gains.

However, this resulted in the Qin Kingdom consuming far more spiritual materials than during the time of True Monarch Duchen, making the promised spiritual materials to the Lingxiao Sect seem increasingly distant.

Therefore, even if they had to exchange this debt for the secret technique of faking death, Qi Zongyuan and Gu Fan would not feel any remorse.

Xie Linyuan hesitated for a long time before finally sighing and nodding slowly: "I agree to your suggestion, young friend."

After speaking, he took out a jade slip from his sleeve and gently placed it on the table.

Gu Fan took the jade slip, pressed it against his forehead to examine it briefly, and only after confirming that it was correct did he feel at ease putting it back into his ring. Then he took out a spirit contract from the Azure Lion Ring, which already had Qi Zongyuan's sect leader's golden seal affixed to it.

Xie Linyuan accepted the spirit contract, imprinted it with his own magical power, and the contract immediately took effect with a flash of light.

After chatting for a while, Gu Fan declined Xie Linyuan's offer to stay and got up to say goodbye.

After leaving Duyou City, Gu Fan did not return along the original route, but instead sped straight towards the Chu Kingdom.

The states of Qin and Chu were separated by the Canglan River.

The Canglan River flows from west to east, passing through a vast lake that stretches for hundreds of miles, before meandering towards the State of Chen and finally merging into the sea of ​​clouds and mist.

That large lake is Jingyue Lake.

The Su family's residence is located in the center of Jingyue Lake.

The Jingyue Lake was calm and tranquil, dotted with numerous islands. Most of these islands lacked spiritual veins and were only inhabited by mortals, while a few with spiritual veins were developed into markets.

The largest island in the lake is the core territory of the Su family.

Gu Fan landed in front of the Su family's territory, whereupon a handsome Foundation Establishment cultivator stepped forward and respectfully bowed, saying, "Greetings, Senior. May I ask what brings you here?"

"I've come to visit Fellow Daoist Su Nanzhi. You only need to announce my arrival and say that an old friend from the Qin Kingdom is visiting," Gu Fan said softly.

Upon hearing this, the Foundation Establishment cultivator cupped his hands in agreement, turned around, and quickly left.

Before long, a beautiful figure flew out from the island's protective formation, her cool eyes filled with undisguised surprise.

"Fellow Daoist has come from afar; I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

Su Nanzhi bowed softly, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Not at all, it was my unauthorized visit that I am honored. I hope you don't find it offensive, fellow Daoist," Gu Fan replied with a smile.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Su Nanzhi led Gu Fan into the Su family compound.

The pavilions and towers were all carved from the pure white jade stones in the lake, gleaming warmly in the sunlight, exuding an ethereal charm.

After the two were seated, Su Nanzhi asked directly, "Fellow Daoist, you must have come here with an important matter that requires my assistance, right?"

Gu Fan's eyebrows twitched, and he asked in return, "Why do you think that, fellow Daoist?"

Su Nanzhi rolled her eyes at him and said lightly, "For decades, I have invited you to my home many times, but I have never received a response. How could you have come uninvited today without a reason?"

"Uh—" Gu Fan smiled awkwardly and slowly nodded: "To be honest, I came here to ask you for a secret technique."

Su Nanzhi frowned slightly: "The secret techniques I cultivate all belong to the Tai Chi lineage. I wonder which one you desire?"

"The secret technique of refining the golden elixir using the energies of Yin and Yang," Gu Fan said solemnly.