The First Venerable of All Paths

"A prenatal embryo?"

Fang Xuan was taken aback.

Although the spirit empress inherited a lot of his knowledge about materials, it was only a part of it.

His innate primordial embryo has no inherited memories of this object.

"Hmph, even if it's a primordial embryo, it's still a piece of trash now."

Old Xiang said dismissively, "Even if it were used to forge weapons, this piece wouldn't be of much use."

"What a pity, what a real pity."

He sighed and left with a look of regret.

After personally seeing Elder Xiang off, Lan Meier returned to the private room and gave Fang Xuan an apologetic smile.

"That's just how Old Xiang is, please don't take it personally."

Fang Xuan shook his head, indicating that he didn't care.

"Manager Lan, could you tell me what this Primordial Embryo is?"

"It won't hurt to tell you."

Lan Meier sighed and said, "The innate primordial embryo is a top-tier material for forging martial weapons."

"Especially for sword cultivators, this is something they would pay any price to obtain."

Fang Xuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Could this be related to a sword cultivator's natal flying sword?"

"good."

At this point, Lan Meier gave Fang Xuan a deep look.

"Sword cultivators are known as the best at killing, and all their skills are tied to a single natal flying sword."

Lan Meier said, "There are only two ways for a sword cultivator to cultivate their natal flying sword: innate and acquired."

"Innate talent is one's greatest asset; acquired success depends on opportunity."

Lan Meier continued, "And this innate primordial embryo allows sword cultivators to temper an ordinary sword to the innate level, turning it into a true natal flying sword."

"Is that exaggerated?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan couldn't help but gasp.

This innate embryo actually possesses such terrifying abilities?

But why didn't he get any information about this innate embryo from the Sword Ruins Empress's inherited memories?

Fang Xuan didn't actually know that.

There are actually two reasons for this.

Aside from the fact that the Sword Ruins Empress's inherited memories were incomplete, it was also because, with Fang Xuan's talent in swordsmanship, he had no need to use the innate primordial embryo.

With his sword bone and innate sword box, Fang Xuan only needs to cultivate step by step, and sooner or later he will be able to nurture his own natal flying sword.

After all, the time it took for him to awaken his sword talent and condense his sword bones was too short.

At present, he can only be considered a sword cultivator trainee at best, not a true sword cultivator.

"In fact, the role of the innate primordial embryo is more exaggerated than you imagine."

Lan Meier said, "As you have seen, this innate primordial embryo is impervious to water and fire, and can absorb the power of the five elements. It is a true innate treasure. If it can be forged into a weapon, it can develop certain special innate abilities on its own."

"I've also heard that this innate primordial embryo is one of the essential materials for forging supreme imperial weapons."

"But it's a pity."

Lan Meier sighed and said, "The innate primordial embryo must be in its complete form. You are only a piece of it. Even if it is integrated into a weapon, it will only be slightly stronger than some materials."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan's face showed a timely expression of regret and pity.

"Even this piece of primordial embryo was obtained by me by accident. Where am I supposed to find the rest?"

Fang Xuan said helplessly, "Perhaps, I just don't have that opportunity."

"Who can argue with that?"

Lan Meier looked at Fang Xuan and said, "I wonder where you got this innate primordial embryo? Logically speaking, even if the innate primordial embryo is broken, the remaining parts should not be very far away."

"In a monster's cave."

Fang Xuan said, half-jokingly, "A few days ago, following the map provided by Master Ming, I went to the Lost Soul Mountain Range to search for the Earth Fire, and I discovered it by chance."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Lan Meier nodded, as if she believed what Fang Xuan said.

"But judging from the looks of it, you should have obtained the subterranean fire, right?"

Lan Meier smiled and said, "Overall, it can be considered as having gained something."

"Don't even mention it!"

Fang Xuan put on a bitter and resentful look and said, "Someone beat me to it."

"What happened?"

Lan Meier said in surprise, "I didn't tell anyone else about the fire here."

"Of course I didn't mean to blame Manager Lan."

Fang Xuan said, "It was the people from the Beast Subduing Hall. They knew about the underground fire beneath Phoenix Cry Mountain a long time ago, but a guy named Fu Tian stole it."

"Dog Days of Summer?"

Lan Meier exclaimed in surprise, looking at Fang Xuan with considerable shock: "You ran into him?"

"Yeah, we've fought before, but that guy is pretty strong."

Seeing Fang Xuan's dejected appearance, Lan Meier said with amusement, "As far as I know, you are the first person to survive Fu Tian's clutches."

"You seem to know a lot about this dog days of summer?"

Fang Xuan was somewhat surprised.

"I've heard some of it."

Lan Meier said, "Fu Tian is the son of the Beast Taming Hall Master. He has been exceptionally talented since childhood and has inherited the Beast Taming Hall's legacy. I also heard that he was taken in by the Beast Taming Mountain a long time ago, but he has not yet reported for duty."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan's eyes flashed.

No wonder Fu Tian had so many treasures in his possession.

The power of the Beast Taming Hall alone is beyond what the Fang family can handle now.

Not to mention, the other party has already been taken in by the Beast Taming Mountain.

This news immediately put Fang Xuan under immense pressure.

"Speaking of the Beast Taming Hall, I must kindly remind you of something."

Lan Meier said with a hint of schadenfreude, "I just heard the news. The Beast Taming Hall already knows that you destroyed the Hundred Beasts Gang, and it seems they're planning to cause you trouble."

"It must have been Su Chongming's doing, right?"

Fang Xuan sneered, "He always likes to use others to do his dirty work."

Lan Meier declined to comment on this.

Tianbaolou has never participated in the conflicts between major families and forces. The fact that she told Fang Xuan these things is already considered a violation of the rules.

"Anyway, thank you for informing me, Steward Lan."

Fang Xuan handed over a box and said, "Consider this a reward for Steward Lan."

Lan Meier curiously opened the box, and a scorching heat immediately rushed out.

Inside the box, a section of a tentacle lay quietly.

Even though she was sealed by the talisman, the aura she emitted still caused Lan Meier's pretty face to change slightly.

"This is......"

Lan Meier exclaimed in surprise, "The Demon Emperor's tentacles?"

"Manager Lan has a good eye."

Fang Xuan laughed and said, "This is a tentacle of an octopus demon king. It's not of much use to me, so I'll give it to Steward Lan."

"Are you trying to bribe my sister?"

Lan Meier said with a half-smile, "Little brat, don't you know the rules of Tianbao Tower? I can't help you with anything."

"What are you saying, Steward Lan?"

Fang Xuan chuckled and said, "I didn't mean anything by it. I just hope that our cooperation won't be affected while I'm away."

"So that's why."

Lan Meier said, "As long as it's a legitimate collaboration, I'll naturally welcome it and I'll never go back on my word."

"However, since it is my younger brother's kind gesture, I will accept it as a gift."

Lan Meier knew, of course, that Fang Xuan's words were just empty platitudes.

His real purpose was to get more support for Fang's business.

Lan Meier naturally had no objection to this.

The two exchanged a knowing smile, everything understood without a word.

After watching Fang Xuan leave Tianbao Tower, Lan Meier's smile quickly vanished, and she hurriedly entered a secret room.

"The little guy's gone?"

Old Xiang, who was engrossed in reading an ancient book, asked a question.

Lan Meier nodded.

What's your opinion on this?

Xiang Lao turned a page of the book and asked a question without looking up.

"I don't think he was telling the truth."

Lan Meier said, "Even if he doesn't have a complete innate primordial embryo, he definitely has more than one piece."

"and then?"

He asked the old man, "You want to take it?"

No, not at all.

Lan Meier shook her head and said, "I just wanted to try and see if I could make a deal with him."

"You don't need to think about it anymore."

Elder Xiang said, "I just checked him out. That kid has good potential and is indeed a promising candidate for sword cultivation."

Previously, taking advantage of the opportunity to grab Fang Xuan's hand, the elder had examined Fang Xuan's physical constitution.

It seems that we are not far from becoming true sword cultivators.

He certainly wouldn't give up his innate primordial essence to someone else.

"Is Mr. Xiang interested?"

Lan Meier tilted her head and said, "You want to take him as your disciple?"

"I am not a sword cultivator, why should I mislead young people?"

Old Xiang shook his head and said, "I just want to remind you not to easily offend a promising sword cultivator. On the contrary, you should try your best to build a good relationship with him."

Upon hearing this, Lan Meier pursed her lips, looking rather unconvinced.

"What's wrong?"

Old Xiang put down his book and looked at Lan Meier with a serious expression: "Have you forgotten how Tianbao Tower came to be?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Meier's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

How could she forget?

The previous owner of Tianbao Tower had offended a sword cultivator.

The enemy, with a single sword, uprooted the entire Lu family behind Tianbao Tower, severing their bloodline.

That's how Tianbao Tower came into the hands of the Lan family, and through their efforts, it has become one of the most powerful forces on the entire continent.

If she acts impulsively and falls out with Fang Xuan, will she become the second Lu family?

Thinking of this, Lan Meier couldn't help but shudder.

"Old Master Xiang is right; Mei'er is being a bit impatient."

She wants to become a sword cultivator, but it seems she has no choice but to find another way.

Lan Meier immediately frowned and said, "However, according to the rules of my Tianbao Pavilion, we cannot interfere in the affairs of any faction. How can I cultivate a good relationship with him?"

"Rules are rules, but personal relationships are personal relationships."

Xiang Lao smiled and said, "If all else fails, you can become his Daoist partner. Then you'll have a legitimate reason to help him, wouldn't that be perfectly reasonable?"

"you......"

Upon hearing this, Lan Meier was immediately filled with shame and anger: "You old scoundrel, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Lan Meier stamped her foot and left the secret room with a flushed face.

Old Xiang shook his head, looked up at the window, his gaze wistful.

"It's not that I'm unwilling, but that I'm unable to."

The aura emanating from that kid is... that terrifying power.

After leaving the secret room, Lan Meier frowned slightly and murmured softly, "Actually, it's not impossible."

Meanwhile, Fang Xuan, who had just left Tianbao Tower, was covered in a cold sweat.

Just now, he survived two near-death experiences.

The first was when that old man grabbed him.

Secondly, when Lan Meier told him about the news of the dog days of summer.

In comparison, the old man's murderous intent was much stronger.

Just as the opponent was about to make a move, the divine beast phoenix, which was sleeping in the sea of ​​qi, stirred slightly, intimidating the opponent.

As for Lan Meier, it was only after he sent out the Octopus Demon King's tentacles and said those words that she completely suppressed her killing intent.

"Although I don't know why they suddenly gave up on killing me, I'll have to be more careful from now on."

Fang Xuan took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "After returning, I will immediately enter the secret realm for seclusion. I swear I will not leave until I become a true sword cultivator!"