Chapter 400

Great Struggle Peak.

Behind the mountain, inside the Myriad Demon Cave.

Unlike Ning Zhuo stood up, swaying, and cupped his hands to express his sincere gratitude to Brother Linghu Jiu.

"This time, I obtained this opportunity entirely thanks to the gift of Brother Brother Linghu. This kindness, Unlike Ning Zhuo will keep in his heart and never dare to forget!"

"Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art"!

The complete technique reaches the Void Refinement level. It is evident that the Five Elements Divine Lord is an existence of the same level as the Three Sects Masters.

The Three Sects Supreme Method that Unlike Ning Zhuo practices, although it comes from the Three Sects Masters, is currently only at the Foundation Establishment level. But the complete "Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art" has already been obtained by Unlike Ning Zhuo.

This gain is extremely astonishing!

Brother Linghu Jiu shook his head and smiled: "My role was small; this is your opportunity. You must know that to obtain the inheritance of a sage, you must enter the eyes of that sage. If they don't look upon you favorably, they will never teach you anything."

"Unlike Ning Zhuo, the fact that you could continuously receive the inheritance for such a long time shows that this sage who taught you the technique holds you in high regard. That is the first point."

"Secondly, if your comprehension were not up to par, the sage would have stopped the inheritance after teaching you a portion, feeling you were unable to understand it."

"Therefore, everything you have obtained is due to your own strength; the role I played was far less significant than you imagine."

Speaking of this, Brother Linghu Jiu looked at the two empty wine jars and sighed: "When I obtained the Lonely Sword Scripture, it only cost me one jar of Nether-Thought Brew."

"The technique you obtained is worth a fortune, congratulations. Have you considered re-cultivating?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo, however, shook his head.

The Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art is an ancient method; Unlike Ning Zhuo had never even heard of the Five Elements Divine Lord.

You must know that Unlike Ning Zhuo is well-read and has an understanding of the capable people and sages of the current generation as well as the previous few generations.

Unlike Ning Zhuo confirmed he had never seen the name of the Five Elements Divine Lord. This indicates that this person must be a figure from a much earlier Oblivion Era.

Unlike Ning Zhuo stated frankly: "The technique I primarily practice comes from the Molten Rock Xian Gong and originates from the Three Sects Masters; its grade is in no way inferior to this technique."

"I have a hobby for mechanism arts, and the Three Sects Supreme Method is particularly suitable for me."

"Moreover, this new technique I obtained is an ancient method, and its style differs greatly from contemporary terminology. Ancient spiritual energy was thin, while contemporary spiritual energy is very abundant; ancient methods are likely inferior to modern ones."

One aspect here is the problem of adapting to the environment, and the other is that the inheritance of techniques in the cultivation world is orderly and constantly innovating.

Even if a sect is destroyed and an entire family slaughtered, sages in the underworld still hold the knowledge. Once a descendant with thin bloodline performs a sacrifice, it is very likely they can receive the ancestor's teachings.

Of course, the Three Sects Supreme Method also has flaws. That is, Unlike Ning Zhuo only knows the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining parts; the subsequent content of the technique still needs to be obtained in the Molten Rock Xian Gong.

Additionally, the grade of the Three Sects Supreme Method may not necessarily reach the Void Refinement level. Although it was created by the Three Sects Masters, not all techniques created by Void Refinement-level Three Sects Masters necessarily reach the Void Refinement level.

However, the Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art only cultivates the Qi Sea, while the Three Sects Supreme Method cultivates all three dantians; from this point alone, it has already far surpassed it.

"I will use this technique as a reference; it will be very helpful for my future practice of the Three Sects Supreme Method."

Unlike Ning Zhuo told Brother Linghu Jiu: "This technique is named 'Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art', originating from the sage Five Elements Divine Lord. Brother Brother Linghu, why don't we study it together?"

Immediately following this, Unlike Ning Zhuo recited the opening content of the technique.

Brother Linghu Jiu hurriedly reached out, refusing: "Stop, Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo, this is your opportunity, not mine."

"The Law is not easily transmitted!"

"This technique delves into the mysteries of the five elements and is not suitable for me."

"I have already said, I only paid some Nether-Thought Brew. It is not worthy of such a heavy reward!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo was stunned: "This..."

Lin Lin Bufan's Nascent Soul-level spiritual sense was fluctuating violently: "Foolish! Jiu'er is foolish."

"In the past, the Five Elements Divine Lord traversed the world, controlling the five elements as if a Heavenly Monarch ruled the world. This is his primary cultivation technique; even if it is an ancient style, it contains profound principles of the five elements."

"Placed in today's world, it still has immense value. If placed in my sect, it would be a sect-suppressing inheritance!"

Lin Lin Bufan could not help but become impatient.

His spiritual sense spread to Great Struggle Peak, and the first thing he saw was his own eldest disciple pouring Nether-Thought Brew wildly for Unlike Ning Zhuo, an outsider.

And this brat Unlike Ning Zhuo was not at all reserved, gulping it down, drinking with such satisfaction!

Lin Lin Bufan's eyes went dark as he watched.

Next, he saw Unlike Ning Zhuo wanting to share the divine art, only to be directly refused by Brother Linghu Jiu, which made him so angry he wanted to rush to Great Struggle Peak and hang his eldest disciple up to beat him.

"Who told you to be so noble and upright? Is this how I taught you?!"

Lin Lin Bufan locked onto Unlike Ning Zhuo, still holding expectations in his heart.

As a result, Unlike Ning Zhuo loudly praised Brother Linghu Jiu's dashing demeanor and never mentioned sharing the divine art again.

Lin Lin Bufan's eye twitched: "This brat Unlike Ning Zhuo is really too tactless."

"The Nether-Thought Brew is one thing, but the Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art..."

"I pushed the boat with the current, letting Unlike Ning Zhuo meet Jiu'er, never expecting him to be taken for such a huge bargain! Sigh, what kind of situation is this?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo also knew that this time, he had taken a huge advantage.

He could not help but be filled with emotion: "First Lin Lin Lin Shanshan, then Brother Linghu Jiu, Myriad Medicine Valley is truly a good place, truly my blessed land."

He never expected to have such a huge harvest!

Originally, Unlike Ning Zhuo just wanted to meet Brother Linghu Jiu and properly probe this future Myriad Medicine Sect leader.

As a result, his opportunity arrived.

"Oh my, once an opportunity arrives, it really cannot be stopped."

Unlike Ning Zhuo wished he could immediately go into seclusion to properly ponder the newly obtained divine art. But leaving now would be too awkward; it would be very bad.

Unlike Ning Zhuo restrained himself, took out Ice Jade Wine, filled it for Brother Linghu Jiu, and filled his own.

He sat down, toasted Brother Linghu Jiu, and communicated actively, wanting to ask what Brother Linghu Jiu needed to see if he could satisfy it, so as to repay this immense favor.

Brother Linghu Jiu stated frankly that he was fond of fine wine. If Unlike Ning Zhuo had the chance in the future to find some fine wine to gift him, that would be the best.

Unlike Ning Zhuo indicated he would remember this, and today he would treat Brother Linghu Jiu to drink Ice Jade Wine to his heart's content.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll just have my ancestor make some more. I just returned the Ice Heart Jade Pot to him."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's attitude toward Ning Jiufan was so casual that it made Brother Linghu Jiu quite curious.

He immediately sighed: "Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo's relationship with his own Jin Dan ancestor is so close, it is truly enviable."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was drinking until he was dizzy; just now Brother Linghu Jiu had helped him greatly, allowing him to successfully obtain the complete divine art, all of which made Unlike Ning Zhuo speak the truth: "Although I lost my parents when I was young, suffered harsh criticism from others, and was treated poorly by the family, I have the legacy of my mother, and I have made great progress with the help of the Molten Rock Xian Gong."

"Don't look at me as only being at the Foundation Establishment level; in terms of combat power alone, ordinary Jin Dan cultivators cannot stump me."

"My ancestor is no match for me."

"Of course, that was before. Now that he has Fang Yuan Lao by his side, he is completely stronger than me!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo's cultivation is only at the Foundation Establishment stage, but his true combat power has already surpassed his own cultivation realm, reaching the Jin Dan stage.

Brother Linghu Jiu showed a look of surprise, but not too much.

This was because he was also only at the Foundation Establishment cultivation, yet he also possessed Jin Dan-level combat power!

Unlike Ning Zhuo continued: "However, Ancestor Ning Jiufan does treat me well. My setting up a branch family was also supported by him."

"He appreciates me very much!"

"Among all the Ning family juniors, I am the only one who has stood out. It is not strange that he treats me this way."

"In the future, when the ancestor passes, the vast family business will still have to be inherited by me."

"Hmph! Those vermin in the main branch, how can one govern the family well while living with them? The branch family is just my first step; next, I will work hard to manage it and eventually swallow the main branch."

"By then, I will be the main branch, and this will be the Ning family!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo rarely revealed his schemes and ambition.

Brother Linghu Jiu raised his wine bowl and laughed loudly: "Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo has great ambition, I toast you a bowl!"

The two finished a bowl, and Unlike Ning Zhuo looked at Brother Linghu Jiu: "To be honest, Brother Brother Linghu, I envy you. I can only start from scratch, yet you have a Nascent Soul-level master who loves you like a son, and in the future, you will inherit the great foundation of the Myriad Medicine Sect."

Brother Linghu Jiu smiled bitterly: "I have long known my master's expectations for me, but I am naturally lazy, and taking care of these junior brothers and sisters has already exhausted me. What I truly want to live is a life like a carefree crane."

Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately shook his head: "How can that be? Any kind of cultivation requires resources. The higher the cultivation, the more resources it consumes."

"Brother Brother Linghu, if you want a life like a carefree crane, you must have strong strength to guarantee it. Otherwise, a demonic cultivator with slightly higher cultivation could make your life worse than death."

"And to have strong strength, you must have a continuous supply of cultivation resources. Precisely because you want a life like a carefree crane, you must manage the Myriad Medicine Sect even more outstandingly."

Brother Linghu Jiu let out a light "Oh," and looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo with burning eyes.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's face was flushed, staring with hazy, drunken eyes: "What?"

Brother Linghu Jiu pointed at Unlike Ning Zhuo and laughed loudly: "Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo, you are naturally frank and sincere. After drinking so much, I find you even more adorable."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was silent for a moment, trying to straighten his tongue: "Brother Brother Linghu, you and I hit it off immediately, and you helped me so much, it can be called a great effort! How can there be no reason to repay it?"

"It's just that right now, my family foundation is thin, and I have several heavy treasures that are extremely important and cannot be taken to repay you; I can only keep it in my heart and plan to repay you later."

"Therefore, hearing your words just now, I felt anxious and wanted to persuade you, and my words were a bit..."

Brother Linghu Jiu waved his hand, stopping Unlike Ning Zhuo's apology: "Boring, Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo has become boring again."

Although he said this, Brother Linghu Jiu could not stop admiring Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Even though Brother Linghu Jiu knew well that the youth opposite him had an unclear entanglement with his junior sister, he did not harbor hostility toward Unlike Ning Zhuo because of personal feelings.

He had his own perspective and could correctly view Unlike Ning Zhuo, knowing that the youth before him was indeed excellent.

Not just his past achievements, but also his nature.

Hearing Brother Linghu Jiu's evaluation of being boring, Unlike Ning Zhuo decisively changed the subject: "Drinking like this is indeed boring. Brother Brother Linghu, do you know how to play drinking games? Do you know how to play finger-guessing?"

Brother Linghu Jiu: "I have heard of it and seen it, it seems to be a game."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was strange: "Brother, you are a hero among drinkers, how can you not even know how to play finger-guessing?"

Brother Linghu Jiu smiled, his face bitter, and poured out his grievances to Unlike Ning Zhuo, saying that he was addicted to alcohol and had long since become a negative example. He was often criticized and punished with confinement; under such circumstances, who would dare to drink with him?

Moreover, he still had to maintain the demeanor of an eldest brother on weekdays to facilitate teaching his junior brothers and sisters.

There was not a single confidant or drinking buddy of his own generation within the sect.

And outside the sect, Brother Linghu Jiu's status was special, and he feared acting inappropriately, implicating his master and the sect, making people look down on him. "An experience like drinking with Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo is truly rare in my life!" Brother Linghu Jiu sighed.

"So that's how it is." Unlike Ning Zhuo's eyes shone, "Being able to drink with Brother Brother Linghu like this is also my honor."

"Brother, please don't call me Young Master anymore, just call me by my name."

Brother Linghu Jiu: "Hahaha, then I won't be polite."

Saying this, he cupped his hands in a salute: "Brother Unlike Ning Zhuo."

Unlike Ning Zhuo returned the salute, his tone high-spirited: "Brother Brother Linghu!"

The two changed their forms of address, and their relationship became another layer closer.

Both were very happy and could not help but raise their bowls, clink them, and drink them dry.

Lin Lin Bufan:...

Brother Linghu Jiu put down his wine bowl, and Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately filled it with Ice Jade Wine.

While pouring the wine, Unlike Ning Zhuo said: "Since Brother doesn't know how to play finger-guessing, I might as well teach you."

"It's actually very simple; you and I extend one hand at the same time and make gestures representing the six numbers from zero to five. At the same time, we speak, guessing the sum of the numbers represented by the two people's gestures."

"Whoever guesses correctly wins. The person who loses is punished with a cup of wine."

Brother Linghu Jiu asked strangely: "Eh? Then isn't this punishment a reward?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo was stunned, then laughed loudly.

Lin Lin Bufan saw his eldest disciple learning attentively and starting to learn finger-guessing, and could not help but be even more speechless.

Soon, Xiaoju walked hurriedly to the Myriad Demon Cave.

She shouldered the heavy responsibility given to her by Lin Lin Lin Shanshan to look after Unlike Ning Zhuo and Brother Linghu Jiu, preventing the two from fighting until they were inseparable, red-faced, and escalating their conflict.

As a result, before she even entered the cave, she heard the sound of finger-guessing.

"Six, six, six, who drinks first."

"Five leaders, who drinks first."

"Hahaha, I lost." Brother Linghu Jiu picked up his wine bowl, drank it dry, and rolled up his sleeves, "Let's continue."

"Six, six, six (four joys and wealth)!"

"Seven clever ones (nine linked rings)!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo suddenly stared.

He lost.

Brother Linghu Jiu laughed loudly, raising his arms and shouting: "Drink, drink quickly."

Unlike Ning Zhuo drank a bowl.

Xiaoju stood at the cave entrance, seeing this scene, her face full of disbelief, her mouth hanging open, almost dropping her jaw.

"What is the situation?"

"Although Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo and the eldest brother are fighting until they are inseparable and red-faced, there seems to be no conflict at all."

"Are the two of them actually getting along so harmoniously?"

Xiaoju felt it was inconceivable; this was completely different from what she had expected.

"Someone is coming." Unlike Ning Zhuo's spiritual sense spread, and he had long known of Xiaoju's arrival.

The two let Xiaoju enter to report, and upon learning of Lin Lin Lin Shanshan's worries, Brother Linghu Jiu and Unlike Ning Zhuo looked at each other and smiled.

Brother Linghu Jiu waved his hand: "Junior sister is overthinking, just go, just go."

Xiaoju did not dare to leave, still remembering Lin Lin Lin Shanshan's instructions; she worried that if she left now, and they caused a conflict later, that would not be good.

So she said: "How about letting Xiaoju pour wine for the two lords?"

Brother Linghu Jiu thought for a moment and immediately understood Xiaoju's thoughts: "Fine, it's fine if you come to pour the wine."

He and Unlike Ning Zhuo began to "fight" again.

At first, the two were just sitting on stone stools. Gradually, the two stood up, Brother Linghu Jiu rolled up his sleeves, stepped on a stone stool with one foot, and every time they guessed fingers, they shouted indulgently, their voices very loud.

Unlike Ning Zhuo leaned on the stone table with one hand, his body leaning forward, launching a "strong attack" on Brother Linghu Jiu every time.

The two drank three jars of wine in a row and could no longer stand; both sat on the stone table, hooking shoulders and backs, shaking their heads.

Brother Linghu Jiu was in high spirits and sang folk songs.

After listening to a few segments, Unlike Ning Zhuo also learned to sing and responded.

"Hahaha!" The two laughed at each other, both drunk.

Brother Linghu Jiu's hair was disheveled, like a monkey, running wildly inside the stone cave. His long sleeves fluttered, fast as the wind, extremely dashing.

Unlike Ning Zhuo sat upright on the ground, head drooping, shoulders hunched, silent.

Brother Linghu Jiu suddenly stopped, looked up at the sky outside the cave, and recited a poem.

Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately responded with a poem!

Brother Linghu Jiu clapped his hands in praise: "Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo, great talent."

Unlike Ning Zhuo shook his head and smiled bitterly: "What kind of Young Master am I? Compared to me, you are the Young Master."

"Young Master Brother Linghu!"

He cupped his hands in a salute, quite comically.

Brother Linghu Jiu raised his head and nodded, saying "Hmm": "Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo."

Unlike Ning Zhuo was already spinning: "I am just a little thief."

After joking, he could no longer support himself, fell to the ground, and fell into a deep sleep.

Brother Linghu Jiu shook his head: "Little thief Unlike Ning Zhuo, what did you steal? Did you steal my junior sister's heart?"

Xiaoju's heart was shocked, and she immediately looked at Brother Linghu Jiu.

Brother Linghu Jiu leaned against the mountain wall, slowly sat on the ground, looked at the sky outside the cave, and a melancholy mood appeared on his face.

He hummed a folk song softly and also fell into a deep sleep.

Xiaoju:?!

After being stunned for a moment, she let out a long sigh of relief.

The two did not fight in the end, they just drank and guessed fingers.

Xiaoju began her actions.

She came here just to take care of Unlike Ning Zhuo and Brother Linghu Jiu.

She dragged both of them onto the stone bed, guarded by the bedside, and kept serving them.

Unlike Ning Zhuo and Brother Linghu Jiu slept foot-to-foot for a day and a night.

The next morning, Brother Linghu Jiu woke up first, saw Unlike Ning Zhuo in his sleepy eyes, and laughed, his voice hoarse.

Seeing Xiaoju again, he thanked her.

Xiaoju hurriedly said that if she were to be thanked, it should be Lin Lin Lin Shanshan, as she was acting under orders.

By the second day at noon, Unlike Ning Zhuo also woke up, communicated warmly with Brother Linghu Jiu for a while, and then reluctantly said goodbye.

He returned to the cave dwelling on Small Struggle Peak and immediately began to copy the "Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art".

Soon, the entire text was written down.

Unlike Ning Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, rejoicing that he had not ruined things by being drunk!

"It seems that after drinking Nether-Thought Brew and receiving teachings from ancestors, things are deeply engraved in the heart and will not be easily forgotten."

"Boss, come help me look at this divine art!"

Sun Sun Lingtong came out of the mechanical dragon, took the jade slip, and muttered: "What does Nether-Thought Brew taste like? Little Zhuo, you didn't leave any for me, let me taste it too!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled sheepishly: "Next time I go to ask, based on Brother Brother Linghu's character, he will definitely share some with me."

"I plan to give the special-grade cloud tea in the storage cabin to Brother Linghu Jiu, Boss, what do you think?"

Sun Sun Lingtong shrugged: "Up to you."

He gradually showed a solemn face: "Good technique, the Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art is definitely a top-tier technique. Your branch family has a sect-suppressing technique, far higher than the Ice Heart Technique of the main branch."

"It's just a pity you can't practice it."

"Speaking of which, Little Zhuo, your five-element spiritual roots are balanced, making you extremely suitable for practicing this kind of five-element technique. Perhaps this is also an important reason why you obtained the favor of the Five Elements Divine Lord."

Unlike Ning Zhuo said: "Boss, you study it first. I will go under the Spirit-Hiding Willow to comprehend it and see how much I can borrow from the 'Five Viscera Temple Spirit Divine Art'."

Unlike Ning Zhuo came to the spirit plant cabin, chatted with the Spirit-Hiding Willow for a while, and his mood calmed down completely.

He sat cross-legged under the tree and began to comprehend.

Suddenly, he actually "saw" the Five Elements Divine Lord again.

"Spirit-Hiding Willow?" The Five Elements Divine Lord smiled slightly at Unlike Ning Zhuo, "Junior, you actually don't go to re-practice my divine art, but still cling to old things. Spirit-Hiding Willow? It is indeed a treasure plant."

"Watch closely, this is the Dao and principle of the five elements!"

"Sigh, for you, it is still too early. Comprehend as much as you can."

For a time, Unlike Ning Zhuo once again received the teachings of the Five Elements Divine Lord.

The Dao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Dao!

He closed his eyes tightly, his brows furrowed, his body swaying, blood flowing from his seven orifices, his head burning hot, and white smoke rising from his sweat.

The willow branches of the Spirit-Hiding Willow withered rapidly at a terrifying speed, countless willow leaves falling and drifting, looking miserable.