The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 903 - 496: Tu Jin’s Idea

"Tsk, I’ve been seen through." Ning Xiaoxian felt a bit uncomfortable and pursed her lips. If Changtian would tell her, why would she ask Gongshu Zhao? "So, what makes you think the chances of dealing with Yin Jiu You have increased by another twenty percent?"

"I saw someone here with you."

She almost instinctively blurted out, "Tu Jin?"

"That’s right, it’s him." Gongshu Zhao sighed, "He truly is an anomaly. As far as I know, Yin Jiu You didn’t pass down any legacy before being sealed, so I don’t know which avatar’s disciple he is. He’s different from us and hasn’t had his cultivation restricted, so now he’s already reached the Mahayana Realm. Hmm, for a Soul Cultivator to train to this realm, he must have endured considerable hardships. However, compared to Yin Jiu You, his cultivation is still lacking."

Her eyes darted around, suddenly delighted, "Indeed, he’s still not powerful enough. Do you have a way to lend him a helping hand?"

"His cultivation against Yin Jiu You is likely not enough, but if Lord Changtian assists him, plus my trick tools, there is a chance of success." Gongshu Zhao said, "I’ve already talked with Lord Changtian. The higher the realm of a Soul Cultivator, the harder it is to advance, but I have a way."

"Soul Power?"

"Smart. The hundred thousand cultivators’ soul power from the Northern battlefield is still with me. Originally, Yin Jiu You wasn’t afraid of me consuming all the soul power; firstly, I couldn’t devour it all, and secondly, it wouldn’t benefit me, but rather provoke him for nothing. But now, with Tu Jin emerging, letting him absorb this soul power weakens Yin Jiu You on one hand, and strengthens Lord Changtian’s forces on the other, isn’t it mutually beneficial?"

She also smiled a bit, then asked, "What do you want to gain from Changtian?" There’s no such thing as a free lunch, especially such a colossal one that could crush you if you’re not careful.

"The terms of the agreement, pardon me for not disclosing." Gongshu Zhao said earnestly, "Though you and I have a rapport, I am first and foremost a businessman and must faithfully adhere to the agreements I set. Seeing her displeased expression, his gaze was understanding, "Lord Changtian has dominated the Heaven and Earth for so many years, yet you actually fear he’ll suffer a loss?"

Ning Xiaoxian pressed her lips without speaking, but there was some admiration in her eyes. Just now, when he spoke of that hundred thousand soul power, "weakening Yin Jiu You on one hand, strengthening Lord Changtian’s forces on the other," though he merely glossed over it, it subtly conveyed his pessimism about his own prospects, as if believing he had a great chance of ultimately falling into Yin Jiu You’s hands, yet in an instant, he could speak lightly and jokingly. On one hand, he had a longing for life, and on the other, an indifference to death. His personality was truly both contradictory and carefree.

"Mr. Gongshu," she hesitated for a moment, but couldn’t help asking, "how did you awaken your self-awareness back then? Why couldn’t other avatars achieve the same?"

Gongshu Zhao smiled faintly, his expressive eyes showing extreme gentleness, yet he replied, "The other avatars might very well have succeeded. At least before you intervened, there were only seven of Yin Jiu You’s avatars left in this world."

This was evasive. Ning Xiaoxian didn’t press further. After pondering for a moment, she said, "Indeed, aside from you, another avatar had died first. But that was due to external forces, wasn’t it?" 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"I have a feeling things are not that simple." Gongshu Zhao shifted the topic, "I see you are quite tired. Why don’t you rest some more? You really pushed yourself today inside the volcano."

She was already somewhat unable to hold on. Upon hearing this, she didn’t hold back, bid farewell, and went back. Gongshu Zhao went to the edge of the camp to warm himself by the fire, and she took one last look at his tall and slim figure, standing out amidst the crowd, indicating an infinite sense of desolation and loneliness.

Perhaps because of the need to nourish her injured Divine Soul, she slept especially soundly that night until the morning light broke with the dawn.

Dou Er came to say goodbye. Next, Ning Xiaoxian and the Hidden Guards were to return to the Hidden Stream, while he would lead the Pu Clan Tribe to Tutu Ridge and only return once the settlement was arranged. Whether it’s as a person or in business, Dou Er was quite adept. Ning Xiaoxian already allowed him to stay by her side and even gave him a bottle of Calming Pills.

Compared to the effects of these pills, their ingredients were rather precious. However, there were many "Immortal Second Generation" in the Immortal Sect whose natural endowments were not favorable, leading their elders to gather this kind of Elixir to help improve their cultivation. Therefore, Ning Xiaoxian had also refined some to keep at hand, although that was over a year ago. This Elixir, though, didn’t have any magical effects, only accelerated the cultivation speed of Foundation Establishment cultivators by more than double.