Chapter 210: White-headed Kowtow

An Zheyan bowed, lifted his robe, knelt down, and said with hatred:

"I, An Zheyan, had three sons and one daughter, along with many wives, concubines, and brothers, all slaughtered by the Yu family. The family fell into the hands of traitors, and the whole clan became slaves. The hatred in my heart is like the water of the vast sea, hard to suppress."

"Your noble family does not count past grievances and is willing to take in this stray dog, Zheyan. Zheyan is extremely grateful and is willing to offer the An family's inheritance, to be your claws and dogs, and run around for the rest of my life."

An Zheyan paused, finally made up his mind, and said again:

"If Zheyan can return to Huashan Mountain in his lifetime, I am willing to offer the entire An family territory in return..."

After saying this, he pinched the magic formula, and a point of spiritual light surged from his brow, which was clearly a Profound Scene Spiritual Oath. Li Xuanxuan was overjoyed in his heart, but helped him up with a face full of sorrow, and said in a deep voice:

"Senior, why go to such lengths! The Yu family is the common enemy of you and me, mutual aid is what should be done."

An Zheyan stood up and sat down, hesitated for a few breaths, shook his head, and introduced in a low voice:

"My family's ancestors were also brilliant. The ancestor was originally an outer disciple of the Immortal Mansion. At that time, the Immortal Mansion suppressed the world, and the three countries of Wu, Yue, and Xu were all protected. The Yuehua Yuan Mansion set the rule of separation between immortals and mortals. Immortal sects and immortal gates were all constrained and cultivated in seclusion, unlike the current situation where immortals and mortals live together... My family's ancestor cultivated alone in the mountains."

"Later, the Immortal Mansion went into seclusion, and the three sects and seven gates entered the world one after another, dividing the Yue Kingdom. The first few great families also called themselves kings and marquises. My family's ancestor had already died of old age, and the descendants branched out here, finally separated, and each became a clan. If you really want to analyze it, the Yu family, Ji family, and Lu family all had relatives with the An family's ancestors, only that Wan family came from the east."

Li Xuanxuan listened carefully and was also shocked by this news. Thinking of the appearance of the families trampling on each other, he nodded silently and said in a low voice:

"It's... people sigh."

"Eight hundred years of relatives have long become strangers. If you really want to say it, which family in the Yue Kingdom is not a descendant of a great family that moved south from the north? Except for Shanyue, I'm afraid the ancestors are all from the same source."

An Zheyan responded and continued:

"The technique inherited by my family was originally called 'White-headed Kowtow Scripture', which is an ancient method that can be cultivated from the Fetal Breath realm to the Purple Mansion. It needs the red dust Qi on the court to cultivate. Later, the generations changed, and this Qi could not be collected, leaving only the copy of the secret method, which can only be cultivated to Foundation Establishment. It is called 'Kowtow Host Guarding Formula', and the grade is only second grade, using the cold armor Qi under the court to cultivate."

Li Xuanxuan heard that the name of the formula was an ancient technique, and ancient methods were always famous for their mystery. His heart moved, and he asked:

"Since it was changed into a secret method, I'm afraid it's not perfect. I don't know what loopholes this technique has?"

An Zheyan nodded, nodded quite respectfully, and said:

"The mysterious part of this formula is that it can allow cultivators to condense the six wheels faster and achieve Qi Refining through the Fetal Breath realm. After reaching Qi Refining, the speed decreases a lot, and the lifespan is also lower by one point. However, the magic power is compatible with jade artifacts, and using jade magic tools can be stronger by one point."

"As for the cold armor Qi under the court used in this technique, we have a Qi collection formula, sinking copper and iron heavy armor into a special jade well and soaking it in rainwater. One wisp can be obtained in three months, and ten wisps are one portion. In the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, it is considered good to use. It's just that the cold armor Qi under the court is obtained by ancient methods, and now it has no other use and cannot be sold for a few spiritual stones."

"So miraculous?!"

Li Xuanxuan heard this, and there were already many ideas in his heart, overjoyed, and asked:

"Isn't this letting people with poor talent have nearly a hundred years of cultivation time for nothing? It is a good thing."

"Exactly."

An Zheyan paused and answered:

"There is another key point. If a person who cultivates the 'Kowtow Host Guarding Formula' meets a person who cultivates the 'White-headed Kowtow Scripture', the power will be greatly reduced. I'm afraid that even if the cultivation base is much higher, they won't be able to defeat them. Fortunately, this method can no longer be practiced."

"Not bad, not bad!"

Li Xuanxuan nodded repeatedly. An Zheyan continued:

"There is also that pulse-seeking technique, called 'Listening to the Court'. Wait for me to go down and find a jade slip and write it for the family head together!"

"Trouble Senior."

Li Xuanxuan pondered for a breath, noticed something wrong, and said in a low voice:

"But I have one more thing I don't understand. If the 'Kowtow Host Guarding Formula' is easy to become Qi Refining, why were only your father and son in the An family Qi Refining cultivators back then, while the rest of the people wandered in the Fetal Breath realm..."

An Zheyan sighed deeply, bowed awkwardly, and answered:

"After experiencing so many things, I realized that I am a greedy person without pattern... This technique was only practiced by my father and son, and the rest of the branches were all fobbed off with other cultivation methods."

"So that's how it is!"

"The subordinate was afraid of bringing it with me to help the enemy, so I destroyed the inheritance jade slip when I left the An family. I will go down and write the technique from memory."

After saying this, he retreated hurriedly. Watching An Zheyan retreat, Li Xuanfeng, who had been silent throughout, raised his eyebrows and instructed:

"Uncle Donghe is still on the mountain, let him go down and watch this person."

Li Xiewen nodded and retreated. Li Xuanxuan sighed and said in a low voice:

"Uncle and I have talked about this person. An Zheyan was originally a greedy and stingy person. After such a disaster, he has also been reborn!"

After saying this, he pondered slightly and opened his mouth again:

"The An family's ancestors were originally outer disciples of the Immortal Mansion. This technique is probably a special technique given by the Immortal Mansion to outer disciples. Being able to pass down the technique without restriction, this An family ancestor probably had some status."

Li Xuanfeng nodded, then shook his head worriedly and said in a low voice:

"Knowing the face but not the heart, although this person made a Profound Scene Spiritual Oath, he cannot be reused too much. This person's mouth is not tight. Let him remove monsters and farm. When the family needs to do something, let him act as a thug. There is no need for him to know extra things."

"I know."

Li Xuanxuan put down the teacup and answered:

"Observe for a period of time first, then discuss others."

The two chatted for a while. Li Xiewen held a few jade slips up. Li Xuanfeng took them and looked. Except for the "Kowtow Host Guarding Formula", "Listening to the Court", and the "White-headed Kowtow Scripture" that could not be practiced, there were a few first-grade Fetal Breath and Qi Refining cultivation methods. After reading them one by one, Li Xuanfeng nodded repeatedly and said:

"The An family's ancestors really had a connection. This technique can be called mysterious. The 'White-headed Kowtow Scripture' cannot be practiced, and I don't know what grade it is. The 'Kowtow Host Guarding Formula' has unique characteristics and is a leader among the second grade, especially the effect of promoting Qi Refining faster, which is very useful!"

Li Xuanxuan laughed loudly and nodded:

"Not only is it used for disciples with poor talent in the clan, but now that there are late-stage Qi Refining cultivators suppressing, those outsider cultivators can also use this technique. They don't ask for combat power, but adding a few more Qi Refining cultivators means adding a few more hands to ride the wind, which is convenient for everything."

"Brother Xuan is right."

Li Xuanfeng responded, handed the "Listening to the Court" over, and said in a low voice:

"Since the An family was attacked and the manpower was withdrawn, there has been no one to survey the mineral veins, and the Qingwu mine has been broken for a long time. Give this spell to Brother Xuan, and choose other manpower to mine."

Li Xuanxuan took the jade slip, saw Li Xuanfeng bow and prepare to retreat to cultivate, smiled slightly, and teased:

"An Zheyan doesn't know how he gave birth to a genius like An Jingming. I was thinking of arranging more wives and concubines for him to see if he can give birth to another one. If he can give birth to one, wouldn't it be a big profit."

Li Xuanfeng laughed loudly, knowing that Li Xuanxuan was just joking, walked out of the courtyard and went up the mountain, leaving Li Xuanxuan drinking tea in the courtyard, pulling out a piece of yellow paper, outlining and drawing talismans. After a long while, he put away the talisman ink and talisman paper and instructed:

"Let An Zheyan pick more women. Although this person looks a bit stupid, he is a Qi Refining cultivator after all. See if any spiritual aperture women are willing to marry."

Li Xiewen nodded. Li Xuanxuan shook his head. An Zheyan's arrival made the Li family gain a lot, but he still felt regret in his heart and said in a low voice:

"If the two families could join forces back then and let An Jingming marry a Li family woman, where would there be so many tragedies now."

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