I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 217: Settled

Within the quiet chamber.

Zhang Yuan sat cross-legged on the cushion, eyes closed and motionless, like a frozen sculpture.

Inside his body, the innately True Qi was ascending through the five organs, reaching the limbs and bones.

Circulating endlessly within the Main Meridian and Extraordinary Meridian!

It is unknown how long it took, but a sealed acupoint was silently and inadvertently opened.

Zhang Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.

In the dim secret room, it seemed as if a trace of lightning flashed by!

Zhang Yuan took a deep breath, with the unusual color in his eyes swiftly fading away, returning to normal in an instant.

Even though he had just opened an acupoint, there was little joy within him.

Entering Tier Four, transporting Dantian True Qi to complete the Great Cycle of Heaven, had already become the most crucial aspect of Zhang Yuan’s daily cultivation.

However, the ’Righteous Qi Technique’ he was practicing was balanced and harmonious, emphasizing the slow and steady ’Water Grinding Technique’.

Although there was no risk of Qi deviation, the progress was very slow.

If he continued to cultivate at this pace, Zhang Yuan would not be able to break through to Tier Seven within ten years.

Even reaching Tier Six would be difficult!

How could he fulfill the promise made with Seventh Lady then?

He would have to seek another cultivation technique!

Zhang Yuan pondered secretly, rising to leave the quiet chamber.

Upon entering the main room, he heard the sound of flapping wings. The Red-eyed Crow flew in carrying a Yellow Talisman.

It landed steadily on his shoulder.

Zhang Yuan reached out, took the Yellow Talisman, glanced at it, and felt a stir in his heart.

It was a message from Daoist Xuan Cheng.

Inviting him to the Celestial King Hall for a chat!

Zhang Yuan flicked the Yellow Talisman with his finger, letting it ignite and burn away, then changed into different clothes and went out to meet.

In the side hall of the Celestial King Hall, he met Daoist Xuan Cheng once again.

After sitting down, the distinctively graceful Daoist personally brewed him a cup of tea, saying: "This is fresh mountain tea, using Jade Spring Water. Try to see how it tastes."

"Thank you, Daoist."

Zhang Yuan took a sip of the tea, praising: "Excellent tea!"

It was not just polite talk.

The taste of the new tea was rich yet refreshing, leaving a lasting fragrance on the lips and tongue.

Daoist Xuan Cheng smiled slightly: "If you like it, I’ll give you half a pound. There’s no more than that."

Zhang Yuan chuckled: "Then I won’t hold back."

His acquaintance with Xuan Cheng was not long, and their encounters were few.

Yet they were quite congenial.

Like old friends meeting anew, like acquaintances through brief interactions.

And this seemingly withdrawn Daoist was Zhang Yuan’s only ally within the Celestial King Hall!

Zhang Yuan drank the tea in his cup and candidly asked: "Daoist, what did you want to discuss?"

From his understanding of Daoist Xuan Cheng.

He couldn’t believe the other had invited him over just for tea and idle chat!

"It’s nothing significant."

Daoist Xuan Cheng replied with a light touch: "I just wanted to let you know there’s no need to worry about the troubles with Protector Xun."

Zhang Yuan was momentarily stunned.

He hadn’t anticipated that Xuan Cheng would be discussing the matter of Xun Lingling with him.

It was natural for him to know about Zhang Yuan’s conflict with Xun Lingling.

After all, it happened right outside the Celestial King Hall, where many people were passing by, and Xun Lingling had a group of admirers.

Yet Daoist Xuan Cheng had intervened in the matter!

And judging by his tone, it was clear he had resolved the issue for Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan finally understood why things had been so calm recently.

After the falling out with Xun Lingling, he had already prepared for the conflict and might have to flee again!

But now, everything was sorted?

Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but reassess Daoist Xuan Cheng’s capabilities.

He suspected from their first meeting that Xuan Cheng was extraordinary, not like an ordinary Daoist.

Now, it seemed he had underestimated him!

Zhang Yuan immediately bowed his fist: "Thank you for the trouble, Daoist."

Daoist Xuan Cheng shook his head, saying: "It’s nothing. Protector Xun is my cousin, I watched her grow up. Although I’ve severed mundane ties by entering the Daoist Sect, I still hold some sway."

Ah?

Zhang Yuan was caught off guard – Xuan Cheng was actually Xun Lingling’s cousin!

He smiled bitterly: "Had I known, I would not have scolded her."

Out of respect for the Daoist.

With Xuan Cheng’s connection, Zhang Yuan could have endured a bit more.

But now, there’s no point in these considerations.

After some thought, Zhang Yuan said: "Next time I see her, I’ll apologize."

After all, he owed Xuan Cheng a huge favor!

"You weren’t wrong, there’s no need to apologize."

Daoist Xuan Cheng sighed: "It’s because she was rude first. If it were me, I probably couldn’t have tolerated it either."

Zhang Yuan was again at a loss.

After a moment of silence, he couldn’t help but ask: "Daoist, why do you care for Zhao this much?"

Daoist Xuan Cheng smiled: "The Protector entered the Divine Hall early and received the Celestial King’s blessing, thus being a person of great fate. I am just forming a bond ahead of time, to aid in future disaster relief and tribulation crossing!"

This time, Zhang Yuan had nothing to say!

Daoist Xuan Cheng’s attitude was very forthcoming, directly stating his intention to "invest" in him.

What more could Zhang Yuan say to that?

He couldn’t exactly say, "You’re so welcome!"

When leaving, he did not forget to take the promised half pound of mountain tea from Daoist Xuan Cheng.

With many lice, one doesn’t itch; with many debts, one doesn’t worry. He already owed a significant favor; a bit more didn’t matter.

Zhang Yuan was confident he could repay it!

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As he walked out of the side hall, a conspicuous message suddenly popped up in his field of vision.

Again!

Zhang Yuan was resigned.

This was the third alert he had triggered in the Celestial King Hall.

And each time, the location was slightly different.

Sensing through the Divine Nest.

Zhang Yuan could accurately determine that this life form was hiding under the Celestial King Hall.

Because the entity moved frequently.

That was why this situation occurred!

The problem was, Zhang Yuan could merely observe, unable to act.

He couldn’t dig three feet into the ground here!

Feeling a bit melancholic, Zhang Yuan returned home.

Only to find a carriage parked in front of his house, with servants standing guard nearby.

Seeing such a scene, Zhang Yuan asked in a stern voice: "What’s your business?"

As soon as Zhang Yuan spoke, the curtain of the carriage lifted, and a rotund, well-dressed man stepped out.

The man appeared to be around forty, with a round head and ears, fair and tender skin—clearly a man of wealth and status.

He respectfully saluted Zhang Yuan, saying: "I’m Jia Chen, greetings to Protector Zhao!"

Jia Chen?

Zhang Yuan immediately understood: "Are you the landlord?"

This house was rented through a broker.

Initially, he rented it for a month, but upon finding it agreeable, he signed a yearlong lease renewal.

Throughout the process, Zhang Yuan hadn’t met the landlord.

But the contract bore his signature and seal.

"Correct."

The plump man smiled wryly: "Protector Zhao, apologize for the abrupt visit, please forgive me."

"It’s understandable."

Zhang Yuan waved his hand, then frowned: "You’re not planning to break the lease and repossess the house, are you?"

In a past life, Zhang Yuan experienced an extended period of renting.

He had been evicted by landlords for various reasons a few times.

The feeling was truly unpleasant.

Though now reborn, it still irked him!

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