Chapter 239

Jiang Yu was a bit surprised, "Master, I feel that the technique in the bamboo slip is easier for cultivating lightning power."

Sui Lv Zhenjun, not wanting her to become rebellious, chose his words carefully and said, "It may seem that way at first, but think again why there would be a thunder refinement technique later?"

Practicing the Thunder‑Fire Formula from the bamboo slip may be faster than the sect's version, but it is also more violent.

If my guess is correct, the sect technique you are refining originated from the method on this bamboo slip.

Fu Ju Zhenjun brewed some spirit tea nearby, poured it for the master and disciple, and because Jiang Yu's cultivation was low, she only received a cup filled to one‑third, "Even the sect's Thunder‑Fire Formula can be practiced up to the Transforming‑Spirit realm; it is more gentle."

And isn't that exactly why you originally chose it with the gold, water, and fire triple spirit roots? Have some tea first.

Jiang Yu took the tea, thanked him, and as the spirit tea went down, a fragrant aftertaste lingered on her lips; the strained spirit she'd felt these days became noticeably lighter after the second sip.

It must be the soul‑benefiting spirit tea; she couldn't help but finish the remaining sip, and, with a clear mind, thought carefully.

A moment later, she realized something, "When cultivating with the bamboo slip's method, does one need various levels of thunder pools for body refinement, which is why it comes with a thunder‑refinement body‑cultivation technique?"

"But on our Tianyuan Continent, natural thunder pools are rare, and such overly violent methods can easily damage the foundation."

Fu Ju and Sui Lv Zhenjun exchanged a smile and nodded at her.

He added, "The bamboo slip's technique is actually more suitable for cultivating the thunder‑variant spirit root."

Of course, thunder spirit roots are especially scarce, but if one consumes the legendary thunder fruit, even ordinary spirit roots practicing the bamboo slip's method can achieve double the results with half the effort.

Empress Yuan Grand Cultivator

"The reason the sect's Thunder‑Fire Formula requires practitioners to repeatedly disperse their cultivation is, first, to test whether they are capable of manifesting lightning power."

The other purpose is to repeatedly hammer the dantian so that after cultivating a little lightning power, the foundation remains unharmed." Then, Sui Lv Zhenjun and his junior sister worked together, tearing open and crushing the texts, and compared the foundation‑establishing methods of the two formulas, explaining each to Jiang Yu.

After more than half a day, Jiang Yu finally grasped the parts she had previously not comprehended.

In truth, the explanation is that even the finest ancient techniques are limited now that the world's conditions have changed; the sect currently has only one thunder‑array body‑refinement set up with a formation, which can only supply thunder refinement for the Foundation Establishment stage, and after the Golden Core stage one must seek a hidden realm elsewhere for a thunder pool.

Sigh, keeping up with the times is nothing more than this.

"Master, Uncle, I will use this mid‑Foundation dispersal to disperse the spiritual energy condensed by the bamboo slip's technique."

This bamboo slip will be placed in the library, ready for any future thunder spirit roots that are destined to find it." Having come to this understanding, Jiang Yu no longer forced the issue.

She also produced the two wild‑beast demon pills given by Xuantang Xingjun, saying, "Senior Xuantang told me that the Nascent Soul pills refined with these demon pills can increase the chance of forming a Nascent Soul."

Great Enlightenment Temple

"The Nascent Soul pills refined will be given to you in two pieces," Sui Lv Zhenjun took the jade box.

Jiang Yu then presented the many items she had obtained in the cave realm: "Master, please handle and submit these for me; I just want to quietly take care of Jiang Tu."

Sui Lv Zhenjun could not refuse, especially upon seeing the dozens of geng‑gold pieces and two purple‑golden thunder plants she also produced.

Seeing a box of premium spirit stones, numerous spirit herbs, array plates, soul banners, and so on, he felt a bit numb; his junior disciple had indeed brought back a lot. "Jiang Tu is not seriously injured; after returning to the sect, he should be nurtured more."

He heard that your destined treasure wishes to forge a sword; the sect will split these geng‑gold and thunder‑bamboo five‑to‑one, and the remainder is enough for forging equipment, while the surplus, Master, will find someone to provide you with spirit material for a sword blank.

Purple Gold Thunder Bamboo

Jiang Yu had already set aside some geng‑gold and two purple‑golden thunder bamboos, and said, "Master, I can only use a few of the premium spirit stones; perhaps you and Uncle should use them for the crossing."

This cave‑realm expedition also benefited greatly from the elders' support; as a disciple, I should also show some gratitude.

Sui Lv firmly declined the spirit stones, instructing her to give some high‑grade spirit herbs to those who assisted her with the Nascent Soul pills, and to keep the premium spirit stones hidden.

Jiang Yu could never take everything; she must honor Master and Uncle, and even the sect leader has a share.

Fu Ju Zhenjun watched the master and disciple push the premium spirit stones back and forth and couldn't help but laugh.

And the flying sword message from the Lin Quan Sect Master arrived just then, saying that each sect had tallied their gains and wanted to hold an exchange meeting tonight.

Jiang Yu didn't want to participate at all, fully delegating it to her master; besides, she lacked neither pills nor spirit stones.

As long as her master exchanges some materials for refining her natal sword, plus some spirit herbs helpful for Jiang Tu's advancement, that will suffice.

That night, sleeping beside Jiang Tu, she got the most relaxed rest she'd had in dozens of days.

Unexpectedly, before they set out the next day, a Wen-surnamed Golden Core cultivator from the Profound Heaven Sect sought her out.

She didn't realize that the Golden Core cultivator before her was the one who, during her trial years ago, had evaluated her and many others from all sides.

"Junior friend, regarding the Wen Lan matter, we want to know the details."

Jiang Yu almost forgot that she hadn't told her master about the Wen Lan matter, saying, "I already explained it to Daoist Friend Wen Xin."

"Please, junior friend, write down the full account so the Wen clan may preserve it." Wen Zhenren handed over a blank jade slip.

Jiang Yu certainly wouldn't leave any written evidence for them to use against her; fortunately, Sui Lv Zhenjun lived next door, and opening the door she directly stated that she would only discuss this matter with the Profound Heaven Sect's Nascent Soul elders.

That Golden Core cultivator also sensibly took his leave; he couldn't not retreat, given that Jiang Yu's master is a great cultivator of the Yuanhou level— a mere Golden Core like him really didn't dare to meet her gaze directly.

Jiang Yu naturally thanked her master, then elaborated on the Wen Lan matter, also providing a recording of the duel between the other party and Qian Shiqi, as well as the relics.

"You need not worry about this anymore; the Wen clan cannot blame you."

"As your master, I will arrange a meeting in the hall with the Profound Heaven Sect's Nascent Soul elders, handing over all of Wen Lan's relics and recordings." Sui Lv Zhenjun, being a person of action, immediately contacted them.

The Profound Heaven Sect's sect master had long ago received warnings from Sui Lv Zhenjun and the Great Master Liaowu, yet the Wen clan had not uncovered any concrete evidence themselves.

Upon seeing today the voice and image left from Wen Lan's duel with someone, as well as her extraordinary magical power, one could no longer fail to see that she was a body‑snatcher.

Jiang Yu returned all the relics and ashes; whether it was the Profound Heaven Sect or the Wen clan, they could no longer pursue the matter and instead had to present generous gifts to thank those who helped eliminate the threat.

Of course, Jiang Yu firmly declined; after the matter was made clear, she took her leave together with her master.

The Profound Heaven Sect's sect master returned, feeling that the Wen clan were particularly inept, saying, "From now on, any Wen clan junior who sees Jiang Yu must not show a hostile expression, or else they will face censure from our Profound Heaven Sect."

What do you think? Having Wen Xin go find Jiang Yu is better than a mere Golden Core.

Go, send the Wen Luo and Wen Xin siblings to Jiang Yu, along with some offerings from the Great Enlightenment Temple's Guo Jue.

The nearby disciple received the order, replying, "Yes, but what if she still doesn't want it?"

The Profound Heaven Sect's sect master was displeased, saying, "Whether she wants it is her affair; if the Wen clan doesn't send it, it's because they resent us in their hearts."

"What, do they insist on letting the Demon Race possess another of their Wen sect members before they will wake up?" he said to the Wen clan.

"Yes." The disciple dared not say more and immediately went to deliver the message.