Chapter 214: Large and Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Methods

Looking at the familiar scenery all around, the four of them couldn't help but feel a sense of relaxation.

Returning to the courtyard where Dugu Bo resided, the scene inside remained just as it was in their memories, though when the four of them walked into the room, they discovered that no one had lived there for at least a month or two.

A thin layer of dust had gathered on the tables and chairs.

Dugu Bo liked to live alone on a daily basis, so there were no servants in his courtyard; since he wasn't living there, naturally no one helped him clean, and over time, it was inevitable that some dust would fall.

"Grandpa is actually not here." Dugu Yan muttered with a pout, having thought she would see the grandfather she missed day and night as soon as she returned, only to find a floor full of dust.

Shi Quan said with a smile: "Don't worry, if Grandpa Dugu isn't here, then he must be at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

Looking at the dust-covered room, Shi Quan continued: "Since we're already here, let's help Grandpa Dugu tidy up first so it's convenient for him to rest when he returns next time. I still have some matters to handle in Heaven Dou City, so I'll stay for a day and go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to find Grandpa Dugu tomorrow."

"Mm."

The three women nodded and immediately began to tidy up.

Just as the four of them were cleaning, the sound of knocking suddenly came from outside the door.

Clang, the room door opened.

"I encountered some things on the way, so I was delayed for a while." Shi Quan gave a faint smile, "Come in and sit, Brother Xue."

After helping Shi Quan heat water and brew tea, the three women went to the side hall to continue cleaning, not disturbing Shi Quan.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Hearing this, Xue Qinghe smiled and entered the courtyard; as for the guards following him, they all remained outside the courtyard.

Xue Qinghe said with a meaningful tone: "But the most impressive one is of course Brother Shi. After leaving back then, you vanished without a trace; there wasn't a single sign of you for two years. Those who didn't know might have thought something had happened to you, which really gave this brother quite a fright."

Shi Quan had intended to go see him, but he had taken the initiative to come over himself, which saved Shi Quan from having to make a trip.

Xue Qinghe frowned upon hearing this: "Brother Shi is going into seclusion just after returning?"

"Master Dugu doesn't like to be disturbed; will I be intruding if I come in?" Xue Qinghe said with a smile.

"I will begin secluded cultivation for the next few days, probably for a few months."

"Could it be someone coming to find us?" Shi Quan's Spirit Sense swept out, and he turned around with a faint smile, "You all continue cleaning, I'll go receive the guest."

"Brother Shi's little tricks are truly astonishing." Xue Qinghe did not continue to press, but instead asked: "What are Brother Shi's plans for the future?"

"I've had some small gains." Shi Quan looked at Qian Renxue, "Brother Xue, have there been any changes in the Empire these past two days? Has Tang Hao been found?"

Others might not know who lived here, but how could Xue Qinghe not know?

The person who arrived was none other than Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, also known as Qian Renxue.

"Brother Shi, it's been two years; you've finally returned."

Shi Quan brought Xue Qinghe into the living room; fortunately, they had cleaned up in advance, otherwise, there wouldn't even be a place to sit when Xue Qinghe arrived.

"Who would come to find Grandpa?" Dugu Yan frowned as she looked outside.

"The Empire is still the same as before. Because of your championship victory back then, there are quite a few more people supporting me. As for Tang Hao, news about him has come in a few times over the past two years. Based on the investigations, Tang Hao seems to have been searching for you, Brother Shi, all along. As for Tang San, he has Tang Hao's protection, so there is no definite trace of him yet."

Shi Quan lifted his teacup, took a delicate sip of the fragrant tea, and then said with a smile: "Just using some small tricks."

Qian Renxue asked with a smile: "Brother Shi, how were your gains from your travels over the past two years?"

Shi Quan said with a smile: "Don't worry, Brother Xue, Grandpa Dugu is not here, and even if he were, it wouldn't matter."

"Rest assured." Shi Quan put down the teacup and pulled a self-bound booklet from his bosom, "This is a special Cultivation Method I summarized and created during my travels over the past two years. Brother Xue can take a look."

Xue Qinghe looked at the booklet in Shi Quan's hand, which had six large characters written on it: "Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method". After receiving the Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method from Shi Quan, Xue Qinghe began to read it seriously. The more Xue Qinghe read, the more fascinated he became, subconsciously beginning to cultivate according to the Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method. It was fine not to try, but once he did, he was immediately startled.

"Brother Shi, did you research this Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method yourself?"

Shi Quan nodded, "This Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method can at least increase the cultivation speed of an ordinary Spirit Master by ten percent, and it also has a certain purifying effect on soul power."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe gasped. Ten percent didn't seem like much, but over time, the improvement brought about by this would be absolutely terrifying. If this kind of Cultivation Method could spread within the Empire, it wouldn't be long before the strength of the Spirit Masters in the entire Empire would increase by a large margin.

"Brother Xue, please trouble yourself to spread this Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method in my name."

"What? You want to spread this Cultivation Method?!" Xue Qinghe stared fixedly at Shi Quan. As the creator, he should be clear about the importance of the Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method.

Shi Quan was, of course, aware of what a sensation the spread of this kind of cultivation technique would cause. That was exactly the sensation he wanted; he wanted his name to thoroughly resound in the ears of all Spirit Masters in the two great Empires. He didn't know if there were higher-level Prestige Treasure Chests, but making his reputation louder was always beneficial and never harmful.

"Brother Xue, you can just go ahead and do it. The Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method is only the basic version, so even if it spreads, it won't have any negative impact. Yet, you can use the Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method to consolidate your position and win the support of more people. If used well, your ascension to the throne is just around the corner, isn't it?"

Xue Qinghe's eyes were full of shock. He gripped the Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method in his hand tightly and looked at Shi Quan with burning eyes, "According to what you mean, Brother Shi, you have an advanced version as well."

Shi Quan nodded with a smile and took another new booklet from the Hundred Treasure Bag in his bosom, on which six large characters were written: "Large Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method".

"This Large Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method can increase a Spirit Master's cultivation speed by at least thirty percent or more, and the purification effect is even stronger."

Xue Qinghe took the Large Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method and immediately began to flip through it seriously, the light in his eyes growing brighter and brighter.

"These two cultivation techniques are the only copies. They are enough to raise the Heaven Dou Empire's influence in the entire Spirit Master world by a level. How you use them and how you arrange them, I will not participate. But I have only one request: all practitioners must know that these two cultivation techniques were written by me!"

Xue Qinghe slowly closed the book, and his gaze toward Shi Quan held a bit more admiration.

It was hard to imagine how Shi Quan had researched and created such cultivation techniques.

Regarding these Large and Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Methods, Shi Quan had conceived them during his voyage back. In reality, they were simplified versions that integrated the martial arts techniques in his mind, specifically focusing on cultivation speed.

But even so, the impact this simplified version brought to the Douluo Continent was enormous.

Xue Qinghe carefully put away the two booklets and laughed, "Brother Shi has indeed never disappointed me."

"I believe Brother Xue will likewise not disappoint me, right?"

Xue Qinghe looked at Shi Quan's gaze, and understanding dawned in his heart. He smiled faintly and said: "Brother Shi, rest assured. Once your seclusion ends, I will definitely bring you the things you want."

The thing Shi Quan wanted was naturally the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

This was also one of the reasons why Shi Quan had specifically spent time researching and simplifying these Large and Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Methods.

It could both build his reputation and further help him secure the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from Xueye the Great. Based on the value he was currently displaying, using a national treasure to win him over was absolutely worth more than the price.

It was entirely a matter of killing two birds with one stone.

At the same time, Shi Quan also wanted to verify one thing.

Because as he absorbed his Fifth Soul Ring, his soul power broke through to level sixty, triggering the integration reminder for the Soul Master Treasure Chest.

He was currently holding Xiao Wu hostage. If he obtained the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, would it also trigger the integration of the Plunder Treasure Chest?

As for the seclusion, it was actually for Shi Quan to help Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling obtain the Trunk Bones of the Water and Fire Dragon Kings.

At the same time, he also needed to absorb the power of the Blue Silver King's Sacrifice, use the Spirit Bone Modifier to fuse the soul bones of the Blue Silver King and the Blue Silver Emperor, and after absorbing them, he would attempt to attach a God-Bestowed Soul Ring onto his Spirit Soul Martial Soul.

Only after absorbing the God-Bestowed Soul Ring would he have the confidence to brainwash Xiao Wu and make Xiao Wu perform a Sacrifice for Zhu Zhuqing.

Furthermore, hunting the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python would also inevitably require the assistance of the Water and Fire Dragon Kings.

These matters could be said to be linked one after another, and they had to be handled one by one.

After Shi Quan and Xue Qinghe chatted for a while longer, under Xue Qinghe's enthusiastic invitation, Shi Quan and the three women went together to the restaurant they liked to frequent before, had dinner, and then parted ways.

The four returned to Dugu Bo's courtyard, rested there for the night, and the next morning, Shi Quan and the three women left Heaven Dou City and headed toward the Sunset Forest.

Two hours later.

Before Shi Quan and the others had reached the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they saw Dugu Bo descend from the sky, and his voice came from afar, "You little brats finally decided to come back!"

"Grandfather!" Dugu Yan rushed excitedly toward Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo opened his arms, and just as he embraced Dugu Yan, his eyes widened and his expression changed; his figure fell backward uncontrollably, stumbling, though fortunately his reaction was fast, and he quickly steadied himself, yet he still slid back several meters.

"Wuwuwu... Grandfather, I missed you so much!" Dugu Yan sobbed in Dugu Bo's arms with red-rimmed eyes.

Dugu Bo caught his breath, looked at the tracks he had left sliding on the ground, and only then noticed that Dugu Yan's speed just now seemed shockingly fast, while simultaneously feeling a powerful force coming from his waist.

"Alright, haven't I returned? Yan Yan."

Dugu Bo gently stroked Dugu Yan's head, and while softly comforting her, he couldn't help but gasp; he saw at a glance that everything Dugu Yan had just displayed was due to her own physical constitution.

In just these two years, how had Dugu Yan's physical constitution reached such a monstrous level?