Chapter 963: After the Nascent Soul
Chapter 963: After the Nascent Soul
"Senior Sister, this treasure seems to have a special connection with you."
A peculiar voice echoed through Lu Xuan's residence.
The White Jade Sky Ape was smiling as he spoke to a graceful female cultivator.
The woman carefully put away the Shadow Stone, her eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at the little white ape, unsure why it had acted that way.
"Senior Sister Ye, this spirit beast of mine is a bit mischievous and lacks proper discipline. Please forgive it."
Lu Xuan chuckled and explained to the graceful woman.
"It's no trouble at all. Thank you, Junior Brother Lu, for selling me the Shadow Stone. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave."
The woman's smile was radiant, clearly in high spirits.
After she left, Lu Xuan returned to the courtyard and glared fiercely at the little white ape.
"Don't make me slap you when I'm the happiest."
This rascal had heard this line so many times that it had become second nature to respond.
"Master, I'm sorry. I won't do it again."
The little white ape quickly pounced at Lu Xuan's feet, tightly hugging his leg.
"I just found it funny to say that at the right moment, and it just slipped out when I saw that scene."
The White Jade Sky Ape pinched its voice to explain.
"Let's not have it happen again."
Lu Xuan pretended to be angry but wasn't truly upset.
"Got it! Master, don't worry, I won't tell the other disciples."
The little white ape grinned, revealing a mouth full of pearly white teeth.
"You know better."
Lu Xuan tossed out the words and returned to his room.
The seven Shadow Stones he had obtained from the Heart Sword Lake had been sold one by one, with six of them fetching between 1,600 to 1,700 Sword Seals each, totaling over ten thousand Sword Seals.
"Enough to exchange for a Grade 7 Sword Grass seed at the Spirit Plant Hall."
"Never thought that a trip to the Heart Sword Lake would yield such a bountiful harvest."
Lu Xuan's mood was greatly uplifted.
However, a Grade 7 Sword Grass seed, even within the Sword Sect, was extremely rare. It wasn't something that could be obtained simply by having enough Sword Seals.
One either needed to be at the Nascent Soul realm or have made significant contributions to the Sword Sect.
The method for cultivating the Sword Grass in a Sword Gourd had already earned him ten thousand Sword Seals, and there were more rewards to come, but he currently lacked the qualifications to exchange for a Grade 7 Sword Grass seed.
"However, I could try to find out about the descendants of the deceased Nascent Soul True sage in the Heart Sword Lake. If I have some luck, perhaps I can resolve the obsession within the Sword Spirit, thus acquiring that rare Sword Spirit."
Lu Xuan suddenly thought.
In the depths of the Heart Sword Lake, he had encountered several Sword Spirits, each deeply obsessed. Among them, the one most likely to fall into his hands was the one preoccupied with its descendants.
If he could successfully find the descendants and resolve the obsession through some means, then the next time he had the opportunity to enter the Heart Sword Lake, he could obtain the Sword Spirit derived from the Nascent Soul true sage's obsession.
With this in mind, he headed to Mo Yuanfeng's residence.
Mo Yuanfeng was at the early Nascent Soul realm and was a true disciple of the Sword Sect, making it relatively easier for him to find out about the descendants of the deceased Nascent Soul true sage.
"Senior Brother Mo, Lu Xuan is here to pay a visit."
As soon as Lu Xuan spoke, Mo Yuanfeng came out with a smile.
"Rare visitor! Junior Brother Lu, please come in."
"I'm sorry to disturb your cultivation, Senior Brother."
"Junior Brother Lu, don't be so formal. We are brothers in the sect, after all."
Mo Yuanfeng smiled and invited Lu Xuan into his residence.
After some casual conversation, Lu Xuan got straight to the point.
"Senior Brother Mo, may I ask you a question?"
"Oh? Junior Brother, please go ahead. I will answer to the best of my knowledge."
Mo Yuanfeng had a good impression of Lu Xuan. Both were from the True Sword Peak, and Lu Xuan's exceptional skills in spirit plants, spirit brews, and talisman making were highly regarded by the True Sword Peak's master, making him a promising disciple with a bright future.
Lu Chen was known for his generous nature, often giving away his finest spirit brews without asking for any spirit stones in return. This made him a well-liked figure, and he had intentionally cultivated many connections.
"Brother, do you know of a Core Formation elder named Chen Xiaobai from the Sword Sect, many years ago?"
Lu Chen carefully considered his words before asking softly.
"Chen Xiaobai, a Core Formation elder, passed away due to old age over two thousand years ago in the Sword Sect."
"How did you become interested in such a distant past event?"
Mo Yuanfeng replied briefly, then furrowed his brow as he looked at Lu Chen.
"In the Yunxu Domain, I once stumbled upon a significant opportunity that was closely tied to Elder Chen Xiaobai. Because of this, I have a deep sense of gratitude towards this deceased elder, whom I have never met."
"So, I came to you to inquire about Elder Chen's descendants, to see if there's any way I can repay his kindness."
Lu Chen casually fabricated a story.
"I see."
Mo Yuanfeng nodded in understanding.
When they first met at the Liyang Dao Sect, several people had speculated that Lu Chen might have obtained a treasure from a Sword Sect cultivator, given his profound expertise in sword talismans and sword grass. Today, Lu Chen's words confirmed their suspicions.
However, every cultivator who reached the Core Formation realm had their share of secrets, so Mo Yuanfeng didn't press further.
"Brother, you truly have a noble heart, to think of repaying such a kindness. I can't help but feel ashamed in comparison."
A hint of guilt appeared on Mo Yuanfeng's face.
He admitted that if he were in Lu Chen's position, he would have kept the secret buried deep within his heart, never revealing that he had obtained a treasure from a Core Formation cultivator.
"It's just a way to settle a long-standing wish."
Lu Chen vaguely replied.
"Very well, Brother, please wait a moment. I'll find out about Elder Chen's descendants."
Mo Yuanfeng nodded and sat cross-legged, closing his eyes.
A short while later, he opened his eyes, a glint of determination in his gaze.
"I asked a fellow cultivator who is knowledgeable about this matter. It seems that Elder Chen's descendants are not faring well."
Mo Yuanfeng spoke solemnly.
"Please, tell me more."
Lu Chen's heart leaped with anticipation.
"According to the legend, when Elder Chen passed away, he left behind several children, one of whom reached the Core Formation realm."
"Over the generations, the Chen family grew and prospered, with many descendants achieving the Core Formation realm thanks to the treasures left by Elder Chen."
"Unfortunately, none of them managed to advance to the Nascent Soul realm."
"After several generations, the Chen family gradually declined. Today, they are just an ordinary family among many in the Sword Sect."
"Due to their declining status in the Sword Sect, the previous Chen family head moved the family out of the sect to a city not far from here, where they settled down."
"Thanks to their connection with the Sword Sect, they continue to handle minor tasks for the sect, ensuring the family's survival."
"Currently, the Chen family has only one Mid-Core Formation elder, whose lifespan is nearly exhausted."
"Additionally, among the younger generation, there is a promising disciple who is currently a Mid-Foundation cultivator in the Sword Sect's Outer Sect. At less than seventy years old, he has the potential to break through to the Core Formation realm."
Mo Yuanfeng provided a detailed account to Lu Chen.
"Do you have any specific information about that disciple?"
Lu Chen asked softly. To obtain the sword spirit, he needed to find a descendant of the Nascent Soul True Master, to gain the recognition of the lingering will. Offering some treasures in return was a small price to pay.
Of course, he would need to proceed cautiously, as randomly giving away treasures might raise suspicions.
(End of Chapter)
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