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Chapter 55: Obtaining the Yin-Yang Twin Fish
Chapter 55: Obtaining the Yin-Yang Twin Fish
Li Xuan quickly calmed himself and resumed his stoic expression, though a smile remained on his face as he looked at Lei Jun with approval.
"Among the disciples who entered the mansion during the same Consecration Ceremony as you, Brother Lei, you are the first to attain the Third Level of cultivation. Your progress is remarkable, and you have successfully overcome a great tribulation and established your own altar. This is truly worth celebrating."
He continued, "If it weren't for your unexpected strength, the outcome of the battle at Qingxiaohu Lake would have been unimaginable."
The current situation had dealt a blow to the Dong family. If the situation had been reversed, regardless of the Lin clan of Jiangzhou, even if the Celestial Master's Mansion sought accountability from the Dong family afterward, the dead could not be resurrected, and the disciples who had already perished could not be brought back to life.
"Brother Li is too kind," Lei Jun said. "The situation arose suddenly, and I merely gave it a try."
"My cultivation progress is all thanks to the guidance of my master," he added.
Yuan Mobai smiled slightly. "Qingshimomo is harmful but easily obtainable, and Wuyun Crystal is beneficial but difficult to find. Fortunately, the combination of the two is like a sword that becomes sharper through tempering, and the plum blossom fragrance emerges from the bitter cold."
"Your master's teachings are profound," Lei Jun acknowledged.
Li Xuan also bowed slightly and said, "Uncle Master's teachings have enlightened me."
In his heart, he thought that Uncle Master must have been prepared and cultivated Lei Jun while also honing his sharp edges.
Although it was challenging to fathom Little Uncle Master's intentions, the closer and more frequent interactions between them over the years were ultimately a good thing.
He didn't expect Yuan Mobai to favor their side; it was enough for him to remain truly neutral and not lean towards Xu Yuanzhen. With Xu Yuanzhen's solitary power, he couldn't turn the tide no matter what.
Although Lei Jun's achievement was unexpected, it was only a minor interlude in the current situation.
Once the mansion received the news and sent someone to join Yuan Mobai and Li Xuan, they would launch a counterattack against the Lin clan of Jiangzhou.
For now, let's not discuss anything else; first, deal with the Dong family.
Even if the Dong family suffered a setback at Qingxiaohu Lake, the matter had just begun for them.
If he hadn't been guarding against the Lin family's other arrangements, Yuan Mobai would have already gone to uproot the Dong family's base on the lower reaches of the Qinglan River.
... Perhaps the current Celestial Master was truly in an unsuitable state, but it was precisely at times like these that Longhushan's response must not weaken.
Lei Jun followed the crowd, blending in with the flow.
The subsequent related matters had nothing to do with him anymore.
Even if Lei Jun had to be involved, he was merely an incidental participant.
In defending Qingxiaohu Lake and repelling the Dong family, he had clearly established a merit, and he also had the support of Yuan Mobai.
So from now on, even if the sky fell, there would be others to bear the brunt.
Lei Jun found a cool place to quietly wait and let the storm pass.
"This spiritual object is quite suitable for you," Yuan Mobai said, not bringing up the matters of the Lin clan or the Dong family again. He smiled and nodded after examining the Jieji Stone that Lei Jun had handed over. "The Fire Marrow Sunfish, the Wujibei, and the Jieji Stone. If you can also obtain the Water Marrow Moonfish, your progress will be greatly accelerated."
Lei Jun expressed his gratitude to Yuan Mobai and returned to his small dwelling, where he cultivated quietly and restored his state, shutting out the chaos of the outside world.
He didn't completely cut himself off from the outside world, though.
The struggle between the Celestial Master's Mansion and the Lin clan of Jiangzhou intensified.
Fang Yue and Fang Mingyuan happened to meet, and the Xiangfang clan from Jingxiang intervened, their stance ambiguous.
There were also rumors of another formidable force getting involved.
Shushan.
Lei Jun wondered if the expert who had challenged his master before was from Shushan...
Since Yuan Mobai didn't bring it up, he didn't ask any further questions.
The raging storm outside didn't affect Lei Jun for the time being.
However, there were some minor showers, hidden beneath the raging storm, that made him shake his head slightly.
As the first disciple of his batch to attain the Third Level of cultivation in the Celestial Master's Mansion, and having done so in just four to five years, Lei Jun had become somewhat famous.
And it wasn't just within the Celestial Master's Mansion, but also outside of it.
In just four short years, Lei Jun had gone from the twelfth layer of refining qi in the First Heaven to rushing into the Third Heaven, overcoming two great tribulations along the way.
Such speed was a rarity even in the vast Tang Empire, and his name was quickly spreading far and wide.
The lottery draw had not only granted Lei Jun the Jieji Stone and the Gold Eye of Water Avoidance, but it had also finally allowed this hidden gem to shine and be recognized.
Now that he was in the spotlight, Lei Jun didn't dwell on it; he took it in stride and maintained his usual lifestyle and rhythm.
As Zhong Zhongqian had advised, he would be cautious from then on.
Others had blazed this trail before him, so he had a roadmap to follow.
Before the news of Lei Jun's breakthrough to the Third Heaven spread, there was no doubt that the most talked-about young disciple, both within and outside the Mansion, was Chen Yi, whose fame even surpassed that of Li Ying, the youngest daughter of Elder Purple Yang.
Especially during the previous year's Consecration Ceremony, where Chen Yi, representing the Celestial Master's Mansion, had bested a disciple from Pure Yang Palace, greatly enhancing his reputation.
However, this fame also brought trouble.
The lottery draw that Zhong Zhongqian had mentioned came true.
During one of Chen Yi's outdoor training sessions last year, he was targeted by an old enemy of the Celestial Master's Mansion.
In a secret realm, a group of Yellow Sky Daoists ambushed and pursued Chen Yi with murderous intent.
Although Chen Yi managed to fight back and kill several of his assailants, escaping with his life, he had also sustained serious injuries.
However, Lei Jun heard that during Chen Yi's counterattack, he seemed to have seized a treasure from his attackers.
After returning to the mountain, the sect rewarded him for his achievement.
From then on, until the present year, Chen Yi had remained on the mountain, half in recuperation and half in secluded cultivation, rarely making any recent moves.
Lei Jun couldn't help but marvel at the unique talents of his fellow junior disciple, Chen Yi.
However, Chen Yi's path was fraught with sparks and lightning, a constant mix of blessings and misfortunes, and Lei Jun knew he couldn't emulate such a heart-pounding, thrilling journey.
He could indulge in such adventures occasionally, but he much preferred his current peaceful pace of life.
In the following days, Lei Jun devoted himself to his cultivation, continuing to nurture his Dao foundation and altar.
Until...
"The Water Marrow Moonfish has been born, and its spirituality is excellent," Yuan Mobai said with a smile.
Lei Jun's heart filled with genuine joy, and he heaved a long sigh of relief.
Yuan Mobai had stayed by his side at Qingxia Mountain ever since his last visit.
With his guidance, Lei Jun avoided the pitfalls he had read about in the novels on Blue Star, where treasures were often snatched away at the last moment.
As Master and disciple approached the Cold Spring, they noticed that despite it being summer, wisps of cold air were emanating from the spring eye.
The Fire Marrow Sunfish that Lei Jun had been nurturing in his Dao foundation altar was more lively than it had ever been, reacting even more enthusiastically than when it had first seen the Jieji Stone and the Unfinished Pot.
And as the Fire Marrow Sunfish danced about, a faint silver light seemed to flicker within the spring eye, amidst the cold currents.
The chill in the air intensified.
Lei Jun turned to Yuan Mobai, who smiled and said, "Use my magic treasure to fish for the Fire Marrow Sunfish, and use your own hands to catch the Water Marrow Moonfish."
Lei Jun understood his master's intention and immediately directed his thoughts to stimulate the Fire Marrow Sunfish.
The two fish, though diametrically opposed, also attracted each other.
The Cold Spring responded as expected, with pale blue ice-like currents gathering and rising into the air above the water's surface.
Within these ice-like pale blue currents, a silver light began to shine brighter.
Lei Jun raised his hand, his palm aglow with fiery red and flickering golden light.
In the next moment, the silver light leaped from the water like a fish, drawing a graceful arc in the air.
Finally, it landed in Lei Jun's hand!
Lei Jun lowered his head to examine his palm, where streaks of gold and silver intertwined, manifesting as two streams of light, one red and one blue, converging and swirling.
It was as if the Taiji Yin-Yang Fish were spinning in harmony.
(End of Chapter)
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