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Chapter 925: Long Time No See, Brother Ge
Chapter 925: Long Time No See, Brother Ge
In the general store, Wen Qian hurried out to notify Lu Xuan, leaving only Hong Qinghai to attend to Ge Pu and the others.
Sharing a room with two Nascent Soul True Lords was enough to make even the calm-natured Hong Qinghai feel flustered, and it took him a while to regain his composure.
"Seniors, please enjoy these spirit fruits and spirit brews."
He carefully served the enchanting Celestial Peaches and other spirit fruits, then poured each of them a cup of the fifth-grade Emerald Essence Dew, before lowering his head and standing to the side, ready to attend to their every need.
"Mo Shidi, what brings the four of you to the Star-Plucking Tower in the Sky Star Cave?"
Jian Huanzhen took a sip of the emerald spirit brew and asked Mo Yuanfeng and the others.
"We humbly report, Senior, that while socializing with geniuses from various celestial realms, we happened to come across a junior disciple from the Dao Sect who possessed this Little Cave-Mystery Sword Gourd. We then inquired about the spirit gardener who cultivated it." Mo Yuanfeng replied.
"It was indeed a junior brother from the Sky Sword Sect back then, Lu Xuan." Ge Pu stepped forward and presented the Little Cave-Mystery Sword Gourd to Jian Huanzhen, explaining in detail.
"The Little Cave-Mystery Sword Gourd... It should be an improved version of the third-grade Sword-Nurturing Gourd, and it actually contains a trace of the Cave-Mystery Sword Intent within. Although it's extremely subtle, it can be of great benefit to sword sect disciples." Jian Huanzhen's spiritual sense swept over it, and with his sharp eyes, he instantly recognized the origin of the gourd.
"I also came here because of the Lu Xuan you mentioned."
"As far as I know, he also brewed an extremely difficult fifth-grade spirit brew, the Huanzhen Jianye, which may have a significant connection to the sixth generation Huanzhen Jianzhu."
"He brewed a fifth-grade spirit brew? And it has a close connection to the Sword Master?"
"Is this the same Lu Shidi I knew, who spent his days with spirit plants?"
A hint of astonishment flashed in Ge Pu's black and white eyes, his thoughts surging like turbulent waves.
"Do you sell sword talismans here?"
After briefly explaining his reason for coming here, Jian Huanzhen's eyes were drawn to a wooden counter inside the store.
On the counter were several fourth-grade sword talismans, each exuding an extraordinary quality—some with infinite sword qi surging like rolling waves, others with a brilliant sun hanging high, and some with stars streaking across.
"Yes, Senior. These sword talismans are crafted by our young master and are one of the specialty treasures of our store." Hong Qinghai straightened his chest and replied proudly.
"The Whistling Sea Sword Talisman, the Great Sun Sword Talisman, the Starfall Sword Talisman... All of these fourth-grade talismans are of superior quality."
"I never expected him to be a master talisman maker as well."
Jian Huanzhen smiled and nodded, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"Do you recognize this fifth-grade sword talisman?"
He took out the Mysterious Yin Sword Talisman given to him by his friend and asked Hong Qinghai.
"The Mysterious Yin Sword Talisman!"
Hong Qinghai blurted out.
"It's also crafted by our young master. However, it rarely appears, and when one does show up in the store, it always attracts a frenzy of buyers, from Foundation Establishment cultivators to Core Formation experts." He replied honestly.
"Hahaha! Excellent, excellent!"
Jian Huanzhen laughed heartily, his mouth curved in a perpetual smile.
Mo Yuanfeng and the others exchanged glances, completely bewildered by their usually stoic and reticent senior's uncharacteristic behavior.
"Brother Ge, you mentioned that Lu Xuan, the spirit gardener, was a disciple of the Sky Sword Sect?"
Jian Huanzhen smiled and turned to Ge Pu.
"Yes, Senior, it should be Lu Shidi indeed."
"When the Eastern Wasteland fell, the Sky Sword Sect had to relocate. Due to limited capabilities, they could only bring along a select few disciples, such as direct disciples and relatives of True Lords. As for disciples like Lu Shidi, they were sent to the Zhongzhou Continent." Ge Pu replied promptly.
"In that case, there's no problem.
Jian Huanzhen smiled and gently patted his palms together.
"Since you are a disciple of a Dongxuan Sword Sect branch, it is only right that you return to the Sword Sect after wandering abroad for many years."
...
In the Thunderfire Star Cave, Lu Xuan's spiritual sense withdrew from a message talisman, his face still bearing a look of disbelief.
"Ge Pu, my senior martial brother? He came to the Liyang Realm from the Dongxuan Sword Sect?"
His mind flashed back to his time in the Heavenly Sword Sect, when he had accidentally helped Ge Pu solve the gestation problem of his ancient beast, the Yin-Yang Kun Fish, thus forging a deep bond. Ge Pu had shown him much care during their time in the sect.
"I never expected that after being apart for so many years, we would meet again."
Lu Xuan's heart was filled with mixed emotions, but he was also incredibly happy. He still cherished the memories of his time cultivating in the Heavenly Sword Sect.
It was during his time in the sect that he rapidly progressed from a Qi Refining cultivator to the late Qi Condensation stage and acquired numerous rare spirit plants, laying a solid foundation for his future cultivation journey.
"There are also two Nascent Soul True Lords? One of them addresses the other as 'Master'?!"
Lu Xuan calmed his thoughts and recalled the message talisman sent by Wen Qian.
"Even if they already know that I was once a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, it's unlikely that two Nascent Soul True Lords would come for a single inner sect disciple."
"Moreover, the fact that they gathered in the shop within the Star-Plucking Tower suggests a high probability that it has something to do with certain treasures related to the Sword Sect."
He made his guesses, knowing that the treasures in the shop closely associated with the Dongxuan Sword Sect were none other than the Little Dongxuan Sword Gourd, various sword talismans, or perhaps the Jian Huan Zhen Jian brew.
"I obtained quite a few Sword Sect-related treasures due to cultivating several high-grade sword grasses and creating new varieties."
"Among them, the improvements made to the Little Dongxuan Sword Gourd and the Thousand Thunder Sword Grass can be easily explained by my proficiency in spirit plant cultivation."
"As for the sword talismans and the Jian Huan Zhen Jian brew, I can only say that I obtained them by chance."
"Most of the sword talismans are fourth-grade, with two being fifth-grade, and the Jian Huan Zhen Jian brew is a fifth-grade spirit brew. With my status as a former disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, they shouldn't give me too much trouble."
"If I really need to pull some strings, I have a few connections in the Star-Plucking Tower and the Sea Pavilion Merchant Guild."
With that thought, Lu Xuan felt a sense of relief.
"As for the Dongxuan Sword Tablet and the Thunderous Sword Heart, they are matters of great importance and have never been exposed. I must keep them well hidden."
"There's no need to reveal the sixth-grade Move Stars and Replace Sun Sword Grass just yet, either."
"Additionally, now that there's an opportunity to return to the Dongxuan Sword Sect, I must inform Senior Martial Brother Shen Ye, even if I can't go back. It would still be nice to meet old friends."
He made his decision in an instant and instructed the Grass Puppet to guard the cave abode before transforming into a streak of silver-white light, speeding through the sky filled with thunderous rays.
Perhaps due to his urgency, his Thunder Escape technique was faster than usual.
Before long, he arrived not far from the shop.
As he gazed at the familiar general store, which he had entered countless times, Lu Xuan's steps gradually slowed, and he unexpectedly felt a sense of hesitation as he neared his old haunt.
Reaching the entrance, he took a deep breath and pushed open the half-closed door.
His eyes scanned the room, and he immediately locked onto the youth with black and white dual pupils among the crowd.
"Long time no see, Senior Martial Brother Ge."
Lu Xuan's heart stirred, and his voice was slightly hoarse as he greeted his senior.
"Lu Shidi!"
Ge Pu's black and white eyes shone with spiritual light, and his figure spun like a black and white Tai Chi symbol, appearing in front of Lu Xuan in an instant.
Unable to contain his excitement, he grabbed Lu Xuan's shoulders.
(End of Chapter)
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