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Chapter 328: Abundant Incense Fire Votive Power
Chapter 328: Abundant Incense Fire Votive Power
"Senior Brother Zhu Jue, with your extensive knowledge and experience, you truly impress me."
In a relatively intact hall of the Li Zhou Arsenal Sect.
Xu Hongde cupped his hands in greeting, and behind him, the sixth ancestor of the Xu family, Xu Clan, was beaming, trying to conceal his joy.
Unexpectedly, after so many years of seclusion, even the esteemed existence of Da Qian was well-acquainted with their achievements.
"The more you travel, the more you see, it's not a big deal."
Zhu Jue smiled and returned the gesture.
Wu Daoan, standing behind him, rolled his eyes discreetly. After thousands of years in the Martial Armory, he had spent his days flipping through ancient books, so it was no wonder he was well-informed.
And to think he had traveled extensively, yet he had never seen the other party move their base.
"Please rest assured, our Xu family's array is not just for dealing with experts. As long as we have time, even ordinary Soul Transformation Cultivators will be held off for three to five days without issue."
The sixth ancestor of the Xu family raised a cup and drained it, and he, too, began to speak without restraint, even bypassing Xu Hongde, the patriarch, to discuss the alliance between the two parties.
"Be careful, or the fifth ancestor might scold you when you return."
Xu Hongde smiled and glanced at the crowd, then discreetly used a pebble to convey a message to the sixth ancestor, whose face was almost splitting from smiling.
Indeed, having been secluded for so long, their skills in dealing with others were nearly non-existent.
Fortunately, Senior Brother Zhu Jue from Da Qian seemed to understand their situation and did not rush into discussing the specifics of the alliance.
"..."
Zhu Jue stole a glance at the door.
Where was Senior Brother Shen? He was really struggling to hold on.
After about an incense stick's worth of time.
The figure finally approached with slow, measured steps.
"We're still chatting."
Shen Yi looked at the crowd and nodded slightly, "We can get started now."
He had already demonstrated almost everything he wanted to show the Xu family, and if this wasn't enough, then the alliance wasn't really necessary.
"I plan to have the sixth ancestor stay in Da Qian to assist Elder Shen with some planning."
Xu Hongde stood up, "I'll discuss this with the fifth ancestor and give you a reply soon."
Shen Yi looked outside, "I'll escort you for a while."
Spending some time now would ensure more freedom later; he understood this well.
"There's no need."
Xu Hongde smiled, "If we don't even have the ability and courage to return home, there's no point in the Xu family coming out."
"Be careful on your journey."
Shen Yi paused for a moment, still feeling a bit uneasy, "Do you have any array for communication?"
Although the pebble was difficult for others to detect, its range was too small.
Xu Hongde nodded, "If anything happens, I'll inform the sixth ancestor, and he can set up a communication array in Da Qian Imperial City."
Without further delay, he bid farewell to the crowd and then directly piloted his Flying Vessel away from the Arsenal Sect.
"Should we return to Qingzhou then?"
Xu Wanwen was still concerned about her young niece.
"You go ahead, I have something else to take care of."
After saying this, Shen Yi turned to the Da Qian crowd and then sacrificed a damaged golden orb.
"Hiss." Zhu Jue's expression turned grim.
To have damaged the Golden Body to such an extent, he couldn't even imagine the dangers Senior Brother Shen had faced.
And yet, his calm demeanor showed no intention of bringing up the past.
A hint of sourness welled up in Zhu Jue's heart.
Their comfort always came at the cost of someone silently enduring hardships.
"I require a large amount of incense fire votive power."
Shen Yi stated his request straightforwardly.
"No problem, I'll give you my share."
Zhu Jue immediately took out a golden jade key without hesitation.
However, Shen Yi didn't reach out to take it. Instead, he spoke softly, "Zhu Shixiong, I was talking about a large amount."
After saying this, he casually glanced at several Temple Guardians.
"..."
The Temple Guardians exchanged glances.
They didn't have any objections because what they said didn't really matter.
Moreover, they couldn't understand why Shen Yi needed so much Incense Fire Votive Power. Only Wu Daoan was slightly startled.
Immediately, he stared in astonishment, his eyes widening in disbelief.
Is... is he about to break through again?!
...
Da Qian Imperial City.
The city was still bustling, but only those with true status felt a sense of unease in their hearts.
No matter what they were doing, they would occasionally glance towards the distance.
However, at this moment inside the Temple of Martial Arts, a group of people had already returned.
In the spacious hall, there was only the terrifying Golden Body Manifestation and Zhu Jue, sitting on the altar, gently patting the Temple of Martial Ancestor's feet.
Wu Daoan stood outside the door with his arms crossed, looking sullen.
Is it so amazing to have a higher cultivation level? How can he sit on the altar and show such disrespect to the seniors?
Zhu Jue was afraid that the Temple Ancestor wouldn't understand, so he repeated everything several times.
Every time the Wrathful Eye Bodhisattva fell asleep,
he would pinch a spell to wake him up and then continue speaking.
"Good! I understand! Me!" The Wrathful Eye Bodhisattva roared.
"You see, don't rush," Zhu Jue began to explain for the sixty-fourth time, unhurriedly.
"Yes! All of it!" The Wrathful Eye Bodhisattva was on the verge of collapse.
"But without Incense Fire Votive Power, the Imperial City will fall into emptiness, and if there are foreign enemies..." Zhu Jue looked up.
"Kill! Wake me up, and I'll slaughter them all!"
Hearing the words coming from the Temple of Martial Arts, Wu Daoan reached out to his colleagues.
The remaining Temple Guardians then took out the Golden Ledger and handed it over.
The last time they saw Shen Yi, he was just a junior cultivator who had newly arrived in the Imperial City, favored by Old Wu.
But now, it wasn't just favoritism; it was clearly an exceptional vision.
Previously, they had worried that Shen Yi might betray Da Qian after obtaining the Incense Fire Votive Power, but now they didn't have to worry. After the battle with Li Zhou Arsenal Sect, Shen Yi didn't need the Incense Fire Votive Power to harm Da Qian.
Wu Daoan glanced at Zhu Shixiong again.
What's so great about accompanying the Temple Ancestor?
I have Shen Yi! Thinking of this, joy reappeared on his face, and he hummed a little tune as he floated towards the Temple of Martial Arts.
Such a major decision was made so casually.
It was normal for these Yin Spirits cultivating in the Temple of Martial Arts to feel dissatisfied.
But unless they were fools, they would know how worthwhile this temporary wait was.
With the addition of the Xu Clan and Shen Yi's reputation, the Nine Provinces would become as solid as gold, and no demons or evil spirits would dare to invade.
A truly stable and prosperous era would begin.
In such a world, the rate of Incense Fire Votive Power accumulation would reach an extremely terrifying level.
Wu Daoan delivered the Golden Ledger and the key to the Armory Academy.
"Thank you, Wu Shixiong."
Shen Yi took the items and sat cross-legged.
"You're making me blush, old man. Compared to you, who in Da Qian dares to claim they're tired?"
Wu Daoan's old face lit up with joy, but he still pretended to be calm.
He's back. I'll close the door for you."
This time, Wu Daoan didn't ask how long Shen Yi would stay. For the outside world, the only time Da Qian was safest was when they couldn't figure out Shen Yi's movements.
It was best if even they didn't know about his whereabouts.
Only then could they eliminate all possibilities of being betrayed.
(End of Chapter)
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