Chapter 2

The Guidance technique is very magical.

Perhaps because this was Su Xuan's beginner gift package, following the cultivation method that appeared in his mind after obtaining the Guidance technique, it was not long before a strand of Qi appeared in Su Xuan's body.

Whether this Qi was the internal strength or true qi possessed by people in the Jianghu, Su Xuan was not sure, but with the appearance of this Qi, he truly felt that his body had changed, becoming much stronger.

Originally, his body was thin and weak; although he was not exactly without the strength to truss a chicken, he was not much better off.

After perceiving the changes brought about by this Qi, he naturally cultivated even more diligently. After all, the seventy-two Earthly Fiend techniques that appeared in his mind were his foundation for standing in this strange world, so he naturally had to grasp them firmly.

At the same time, Su Xuan was also very curious.

If it were said that after lighting up those seventy-two small stars, what he obtained were the seventy-two Earthly Fiend techniques.

Then, if those thirty-six large stars were lit up, would what he obtained be the thirty-six Heavenly Spirit methods?

Manipulating creation, reversing yin and yang, moving stars and changing constellations, turning back the sun... and other means that only exist in mythology; just thinking about it made his heart race.

There are no calendars in the mountains, and one does not know the years as winter passes!

With his cultivation in the mountains, Su Xuan's strength became increasingly profound, and he later obtained several more of the seventy-two Earthly Fiend techniques, among which some were means for attacking and facing enemies, while others were auxiliary abilities.

And what truly caused Su Xuan's strength to skyrocket again was an Earthly Fiend technique called "Ingestion."

Wind, clouds, thunder, fire, grass, trees, metal, stone, and all things in heaven and earth can be swallowed; once swallowed, they can be transformed, and once transformed, they can strengthen the body. This is Ingestion!

This is also an auxiliary technique.

If the Guidance technique is to draw the Qi of heaven and earth into the body to nourish one's own Qi, then the Ingestion technique is to nourish oneself by devouring the essence of external objects.

After obtaining this technique, the animals in the deep mountains where Su Xuan lived in seclusion began to suffer.

They all became Su Xuan's food supplements.

Besides this, Su Xuan would occasionally take animal skins to the market to exchange for some money, in order to buy nourishing medicine.

With the help of the Ingestion technique, his strength once advanced by leaps and bounds.

But this progress had its limits.

The main reason was still because Su Xuan was too poor.

For a cultivator, techniques, companions, wealth, and land are all indispensable things.

And Su Xuan, apart from "techniques," basically had none of the latter three.

It just so happened that at this time, the State of Han was experiencing a great drought.

The King of Han used a bounty of ten thousand gold to seek capable people and extraordinary scholars to pray for rain for him, which allowed Su Xuan to see an opportunity.

The next day.

Ji Wuye's people woke Su Xuan up early.

Afterwards, Su Xuan waited for a long time before he saw Ji Wuye again.

"Let's go!"

Ji Wuye's attitude was arrogant. If it weren't for the fact that the King firmly believed in the Dao of alchemists and was convinced that there must be capable people and extraordinary scholars hidden among the commoners who could summon wind and rain, he would not have bothered to pay attention to the guy behind him, let alone take him to meet the King.

He followed Ji Wuye into the Wang Gong of the State of Han.

When Ji Wuye brought Su Xuan before the King of Han, the King of Han was in the back garden, enjoying the service of beauties. However, a look of sorrow always hung on the King of Han's face.

With a great drought and no rain, if it continued, the autumn harvest season would result in nothing.

His current enjoyment was nothing more than finding joy in suffering.

"Your subject, Ji Wuye, pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Ji Wuye bowed respectfully to the King of Han.

"Grand General, no need for formalities!"

The King of Han waved his hand, signaling that Ji Wuye did not need to be overly formal, and then looked at the man who had come with Ji Wuye.

"Why do you not pay respects when you see me?"

He was somewhat angry. If he hadn't known that this person had taken his bounty, he would have wanted to find an excuse to take this person to vent his anger.

"This long drought without rain is because Your Majesty has a request of me, so I naturally have to hold out for a price!" Su Xuan spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, the King of Han's expression suddenly sank. "Are you not afraid that I will kill you?"

Su Xuan said, "If I cannot pray for rain for Your Majesty, the only thing awaiting me is death. For me, death is not something worth fearing."

"You actually have some guts!"

The King of Han's expression could not help but soften a little, and his gaze also carefully sized up the newcomer.

A green shirt as if washed, a wooden hairpin pinned in his hair, and two strands of long hair hanging down from his temples, fully displaying a free and easy style.

Coupled with his quite handsome appearance, at least, his presentation was very good; it was just unknown whether he could pray for rain.

"The specific situation has already been stated on that bounty edict, so I will not say more."

"Before praying for rain, tell me what else you need?"

"I need a high platform!" Su Xuan was not polite either and directly stated his requirements.

The King of Han was not surprised.

Since it was to pray for rain, naturally, matching facilities were needed.

Earlier, among those con artists who were executed, there was no lack of those who requested high platforms for praying for rain, and some even requested more.

Compared to them, Su Xuan's request for only a high platform to pray for rain was truly too little.

"As for the high platform, I will have people prepare it immediately. If you cannot pray for rain for me tomorrow, then that high platform will be your burial place!"

"Tomorrow? Tomorrow won't do!" Su Xuan spoke again.

Before the King of Han could express his stance, Ji Wuye was already furious. "His Majesty asked you to pray for rain tomorrow, and you want to refuse?"

"Or is it that you are also a con artist!"

Su Xuan said with a calm expression, "Heaven has disasters and blessings, good and bad luck. If one wants to pray for rain, one must choose a good day. In my view, tomorrow is not a suitable day for praying for rain."

"Then in your view, when is a good day? Next year, or the year after?" Ji Wuye's words carried a tone of mockery.

Su Xuan stated a time. "Nine days later!"

"Good, then nine days later!" Before Ji Wuye could say anything, the King of Han spoke, making a final decision with one sentence.

He had endured months of great drought.

It was only a mere nine days; he could still afford to wait.

Ji Wuye still wanted to say something, but in the end, after thinking about it, he did not speak.

After all, it was just letting this person live for nine more days.

Neither the King of Han nor Ji Wuye noticed that a faint, strange smile had curled up at the corner of Su Xuan's mouth.

Nine days later.

The Wang Gong of the State of Han, on the square.

All the civil and military officials of the King of Han, along with the King of Han, stood here. They endured the scorching sun and looked at a high platform standing on the square.

On the high platform, Su Xuan was dressed in a green shirt, holding a wooden magic sword, chanting words.