Chapter 74: Communication, Injuries, and Dao Seals!

Chapter 74: Communication, Injuries, and Dao Seals!

Fifty miles outside Green Mountain Village, in front of a temple.

After safely delivering Su Changqing, Su Zian waved his hand and withdrew a jade talisman.

A small ‘Su’ character was inscribed on it.

"This is..."

Su Changqing took the jade talisman, looking at it curiously.

"A communication talisman used by cultivators."

Su Zian smiled lightly. "You're about to embark on the path of cultivation, and this is an essential tool."

"My spiritual consciousness is already imprinted within it. If you ever encounter any trouble, you can directly inform me."

Hearing this, Su Changqing became very interested. He held the jade talisman and closed his eyes to feel it.

Although he hadn't started cultivating yet, after regaining consciousness, he could sense some things in the outside world.

Sure enough, he could clearly feel the bright light points inside the communication talisman. However, strangely, there were two of them.

One of them had a very strong aura of Su Zian, while the other was completely unfamiliar.

"Did you notice?"

Seeing this, Su Zian smiled mysteriously. "That person is my older brother, you can call him that."

"If you have any trouble, you can call me or him."

"He's a bit busy now, but when he has free time, he'll come to see you. Remember to ask him for a gift when he does."

Thinking about this, Su Zian couldn't help but laugh.

Su Moyan was very proud, proud to the core.

If Su Zian's gift was a vast and powerful Origin Sword Light,

Then Su Moyan's gift would definitely surpass his by a head.

After all, as the older brother, his first meeting gift couldn't be less impressive than his younger brother's, right?

That was something Su Moyan couldn't accept.

But coincidentally, Su Zian's gift, which seemed to be just a Sword Light, was actually connected to an ancient imperial tomb and an ancient legacy!

If all of that was taken into account, the gift was terrifyingly large.

Even a Domain Lord would be envious, let alone a Domain Lord's son.

"Even if I get a beating from Dad, it'll be worth it to see the older brother embarrassed."

Thinking of that scene, Su Zian felt refreshed.

As for whether Su Moyan would give a more valuable gift, he didn't even consider it.

It was simply impossible!

"Changqing, we'll meet again soon. I'm off."

After a brief conversation, Su Zian didn't stay any longer. With a hearty laugh, he ascended into the sky and disappeared in an instant.

...

"Brother Zian... Brother Moyan."

Watching Su Zian's departing figure, Su Changqing sighed inwardly.

It seemed that not everyone in the Su family was poor. There were still some exceptional individuals among them.

"One day, I will become a celestial being who can fly through the heavens and earth, bringing glory to my parents!"

Determination shone in Su Changqing's eyes. Seeing the light beginning to appear in the sky, he decided not to rest. Turning around, he shouted towards the temple,

"Uncle Fu, let's go."

There were only three days left until the Little Immortal Sect opened its doors. It was better to set out early to avoid any unexpected incidents along the way.

As he spoke, Uncle Fu and Xuqingzi walked out of the temple door, one after the other.

"Master, please wait a moment. Cough, cough, I'll go get the horses."

Uncle Fu chuckled, but the severe injuries he had sustained recently hadn't healed yet, causing him to cough.

Su Changqing looked at Uncle Fu in surprise.

"Did he catch a cold from the long journey?"

"He's getting older, his body can't compare to that of a young man. I should find a time to help Uncle Fu recover."

Su Changqing murmured to himself.

He had almost lost hope in the Medical Scroll of Wonders, since Uncle Wenlin couldn't cure it.

But the Nine Profound Needles technique he had learned in the ruins had been quite effective, reigniting his desire to study it further.

"How did it go this time?"

As Su Changqing was deep in thought, Xuqingzi walked over and asked with a light smile.

Uncle Fu had returned earlier to convey the Su family's gratitude and briefly explain Su Changqing's current situation.

Xuqingzi wasn't overly surprised. For someone to become his patron, Su Changqing having some background wasn't unusual.

What intrigued him was the Su family's educational method.

"Raising him in poverty..."

Looking at the oblivious Su Changqing, Xuqingzi's face broke into a strange smile.

I wonder what Su Changqing will feel when he learns the truth.

"Pretty decent, I suppose," Su Changqing smiled. "My constitution has improved a lot, so joining a minor sect should be feasible."

He then looked at Xuanyingzi. "Will you come with me, Daoist Master?"

"Of course, a minor immortal sect is worth a visit," Xuanyingzi replied with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. "It should be quite impressive, considering it was established by a Domain Lord and has the legendary Primordial Stone Carvings to protect it. The number of talented individuals joining will surely be overwhelming."

"Overwhelming?" Su Changqing was taken aback, not understanding what could be so impressive about an obscure minor sect.

However, he didn't press the matter. Instead, he hopefully asked, "Will you continue teaching me the Daoist scripts, Daoist Master?"

After some time of study, Su Changqing found the Eight Treasures Compass to be incredibly mysterious. This piqued his curiosity about the secret Buddhist techniques recorded on it, making him eager to know just how powerful they were.

"Of course, I can continue teaching you," Xuanyingzi replied with a smile. "Not only would I teach you, but even if you didn't want to learn, I would find a way to make you. If you are the one who can revitalize Daoism, I will do whatever it takes to help you, even if it means obtaining Daoist secret texts."

"Thank you, Daoist Master." Su Changqing bowed with a smile.

"Master, the carriage is ready," Fubo's voice sounded.

"Master Fubo, are you feeling unwell?" Su Changqing asked, noticing Fubo's pale complexion. "I've learned some medical techniques. If you feel too weak, I can take a look."

Although he had gained some confidence from the Heavenly Medicine Scroll, he didn't want to make promises he couldn't keep, especially since he had experienced failure before.

"Ha, don't worry, it's just a cold. It will pass in a few days," Fubo waved it off with a forced smile, but he sighed inwardly. The injuries of a Great Sage were not easily healed. It would take years of convalescence to fully recover. However, the Su family had provided him with plenty of potent elixirs to prevent any lingering effects.

"Longqing, you've learned medical techniques?" Xuanyingzi asked curiously.

Medical knowledge had been lost for a long time, especially since alchemy had become the dominant field. Few people practiced medicine anymore.

"Just some rudimentary techniques, learned from a village doctor," Su Changqing replied with a wave of his hand.

Xuanyingzi, recalling Su Changqing's ordinary past, understood. He must have learned some basic medical skills from a doctor he encountered.

With that in mind, he didn't give it much thought.

...

The group climbed into the carriage and set off down the imperial road toward the minor immortal sect.

During the journey, Su Changqing didn't idle. He diligently studied the Daoist scripts, comparing them with the Buddhist inscriptions on the compass.

Xuanyingzi, on the other hand, grew increasingly astonished as he taught.

The complexity of Daoist scripts far exceeded that of ordinary writing. Not only were the characters intricate, but they also contained profound truths. While they weren't as advanced as the characters used in the Confucian path, they were still extremely difficult to master.

Xuanyingzi had spent three months of intense practice to learn them.

But Su Changqing...

Just two days!

In just two short days, Su Changqing had mastered all the Daoist scripts and could write them fluently. The characters he wrote were even more beautiful and precise than those of Xuanyingzi, a Daoist prodigy.

This left Xuanyingzi feeling almost despondent.

"This talent..."

Watching Su Changqing's focused study, Xuanyingzi couldn't help but sigh, "It's impossible to even think about catching up."

He had heard similar sentiments from others, but at the time, it hadn't affected him much. Now, facing someone who surpassed him by more than a single tier, he deeply felt the futility of it all.

Meanwhile, Su Changqing was oblivious to Xuanyingzi's thoughts. After mastering all the Daoist scripts, he immediately began to decode the Buddhist inscriptions on the Eight Treasures Compass.

In a moment, his eyes lit up.

"Success!"

(End of Chapter)

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