Chapter 1166: Borrowing a Treasure
Chapter 1166: Borrowing a Treasure
Inside the room, Lu Xuan opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and filled with endless profound sword intent.
After a month of seclusion, he had dedicated himself to comprehending the advanced sword techniques within the Dongxuan Sword Scripture, and his gains were significant.
With a slight movement of his Divine Perception, a white ape appeared outside, holding a communication talisman and speaking eagerly.
"Master, a few days ago, your fellow Celestial Sword Sect disciple, Shen Ye, visited. He said he has advanced to the middle stage of Core Formation and wants to invite you and some other sect members to celebrate."
"You were in seclusion at the time, so he left a communication talisman."
"Alright."
Lu Xuan waved his hand, and the talisman flew to him.
On the talisman, Shen Ye had left a few words, stating that he had reached the middle stage of Core Formation and wanted to take this opportunity to catch up with his old sect members from the Celestial Sword Sect.
"Shen Shixiong has advanced to the middle stage of Core Formation."
A smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face. Back then, when the True Sword Master had found him, he had also informed Shen Ye, who had already advanced to Core Formation, and they had returned to the Sword Sect together.
Eighty to ninety years had passed, and finally, Shen Ye had broken through to the middle stage of Core Formation.
A few days later, Lu Xuan arrived at Shen Ye's cave abode as promised.
After returning to the Sword Sect, Shen Ye had chosen to join the Qing Wei Sword Peak.
"Senior Lu, you're here!"
Shen Ye sensed Lu Xuan's aura and greeted him from a distance.
"Congratulations, Senior Shen, on reaching the middle stage of Core Formation. I wish you further progress and a swift advancement to the Yuanling Realm."
Lu Xuan presented three bottles of fifth-rank spirit brew to Shen Ye as a congratulatory gift and smiled as he offered his well wishes.
"Haha, I'm already content with reaching the middle stage of Core Formation."
Shen Ye laughed, a hint of unnoticeable bitterness in his voice.
He was self-aware and knew that his talent within the Sword Sect was only mediocre. Moreover, his lifespan had already exceeded three hundred years, making it extremely unlikely that he would break through to the Yuanling Realm.
He had long accepted his mediocrity in front of his former sect members like Lu Xuan and Ge Po, and he could coexist with them calmly.
"Senior Lu!"
"Greetings, Senior Lu!"
As soon as Lu Xuan entered the cave abode, more than ten Core Formation cultivators came forward to greet him respectfully.
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded, waiting for their greetings to finish before approaching Ge Po.
"Senior Ge, why haven't I seen Huo Shidi lately?"
Lu Xuan asked curiously.
"Huo Shidi went to explore a dangerous secret realm with a few fellow disciples a year ago and hasn't returned yet."
Ge Po replied after a moment of thought.
"A dangerous secret realm? I hope they can return safely."
A trace of worry flashed in Lu Xuan's eyes.
"It shouldn't be a problem. Although that secret realm has many dangerous creatures, Huo Shidi is with several fellow disciples, so they should be able to ensure their safety."
Ge Po paused before continuing,
"Speaking of which, Huo Shidi has been full of vigor these years, exploring various secret realms and searching for opportunities and treasures."
"His cultivation progress has been remarkable, and he should also be breaking through to the middle stage of Core Formation soon."
"That's good."
Lu Xuan changed the topic.
"By the way, Senior Ge, how is your preparation for breaking through to the Yuanling Realm going?"
"It's going well, but the more I learn, the more I realize how difficult it is to break through to the Yuanling Realm. It's like climbing a mountain."
Ge Po sighed.
"In terms of Spirit Energy, I've accumulated enough. However, I still need to work on my Divine Soul and physical body."
Lu Xuan nodded slightly, and an idea flashed through his mind.
"After breaking through to the Yuanling Realm, I've been keeping the Millet Jade Pillow. Should I lend it to Senior Ge to assist him in his breakthrough?"
Back when they were in the Celestial Sword Sect, Lu Xuan had received help from Ge Po in various ways, and their friendship was quite good due to their compatible personalities.
After joining the Sword Sect, Lu Xuan had also gifted him treasures like the Yin-Yang Reversal Fruit, repaying the other party for their previous kindness.
"The Millet Jade Pillow is a rare treasure, and although I have several of them, it still pains me to give it to someone else. Even if I lend it out, only someone like Ge Po, with such deep friendship and mutual trust, is worthy."
As for the even rarer Steal God Jade, there was no need to reveal its existence. It was better to keep it for himself to strengthen his divine perception.
With this thought, he made a decision and casually set up a restriction outside where the two of them were.
"Senior Brother Ge, I have something important to tell you."
"First, you must promise that you will never reveal what I'm about to say to anyone else."
Lu Xuan said solemnly.
"Please, Senior Lu."
Seeing his expression, Ge Po's face turned serious, and he made a heart demon oath.
"I have a Seventh Stage treasure called the Millet Jade Pillow. It is said that with its guidance, one can enter the rumored Millet Village and use the jade pillow as an anchor to guide the divine soul back to reality."
"It can calm the mind and temper one's will, and during the Heart Demon Tribulation, it can help cultivators resist the invasion of heart demons."
"It's a pretty good Core Formation spirit artifact, isn't it?"
"I intend to lend this treasure to you for a period of time to help you advance to the Nascent Soul Realm."
"However, there's one condition. You must not, under any circumstances, let anyone know about the existence of the Millet Jade Pillow, and you must not damage or lose it. What do you say, Senior Brother Ge?"
Lu Xuan asked slowly.
"The Millet Jade Pillow? It can calm the mind and resist heart demons?"
Ge Po's expression first showed astonishment, but then his face lit up with ecstatic joy.
Such a Core Formation spirit artifact was extremely rare in the cultivation world, and he never expected Lu Xuan to be willing to lend it to him for a while.
"I, Ge, swear on my life and wealth that I will never reveal this treasure to anyone else, and I will never damage or lose it. If I break this oath, may I never be reborn."
"Moreover, regardless of whether I break through to the Nascent Soul Realm or not, I will do my best to find a high-grade spirit seed of no lower than the Seventh Stage for Senior Lu!"
Ge Po immediately swore.
Lu Xuan was willing to lend him such a treasure, and he had already gained a great advantage. Of course, he couldn't let Lu Xuan down.
The only way to repay him was to find a rare and high-grade spirit seed for him.
"Good, then thank you, Senior Brother Ge."
With such a pleasant surprise, Lu Xuan naturally accepted it with a smile.
"No, it's I who should thank you, Senior Lu."
Ge Po bowed deeply in gratitude.
"There are too many people around here, and after the gathering is over, Senior Brother Ge, please accompany me back to my cave mansion, and I'll give you the Millet Jade Pillow and inform you of some precautions."
"Okay."
Lu Xuan lifted the restriction, and the two of them, along with Jian Wuxia, Shen Ye, and others, enjoyed a drink before returning to the cave mansion.
"I'll temporarily leave this treasure in your care, Senior Brother Ge, and you must treat it well."
Lu Xuan took out a white jade pillow with faint red dust smoke swirling around it and solemnly handed it to Ge Po.
"I'm deeply grateful for your kindness, Senior Lu, and I'll repay you a hundredfold."
Ge Po expressed his gratitude once more.
Lu Xuan watched Ge Po's departing figure and turned back to his cave mansion.
He had several treasures similar to the Millet Jade Pillow, and lending one to Ge Po was still acceptable as long as outsiders didn't find out.
"The further one advances in cultivation, the fewer people one can trust. If there's an opportunity to help Senior Brother Ge and the others, I should lend a helping hand."
Lu Xuan sighed.
(End of Chapter)
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