This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 415 Oh no, I forgot to comfort her.
In the capital city, where land is incredibly valuable, the Overlord's Palace could not possibly be as spacious as the Prince Zhao's Palace. Moreover, the imperial family has many rules, and one could easily cross the line if one was not careful. Therefore, this palace is very proper and strictly follows etiquette in every aspect.

Simply put, the backyard is not large, and it only took a short walk to reach Xiao Lingyan's courtyard.

Only after entering the room did he understand what Xiao Lingyue meant by cultivation.

The spacious room was filled with all sorts of rare and precious materials. Xiang Yuan picked up the gift list from the table and glanced at it. The vast majority of the gift givers were surnamed Xiao.

The most generous were the four grandmasters of the Xiao family, with Xiao Feng dominating the list. On the surface, their gifts were equal to those of the three brothers, but behind their backs, they secretly increased the price and sent two more gifts without telling their brothers.

Xiang Yuan didn't recognize any of the other members of the Xiao family.

It's okay if you don't know them, just knowing that they are good people is enough.

Someone once said that when you reach a certain height, you will find that you are surrounded by good people, and everyone is kind and gentle.

Xiang Yuan said that his brainpower was limited and he could not remember so many good people, only bad people. He casually typed the gift list into the void and asked Xiao Feng to check which bad people had corrupted the atmosphere of the capital.

It is because of these insects that the reputation of the Xiao family in the capital has been declining day by day, and we must take strong measures.

Of course, Prince Xiang is kind-hearted and wouldn't actually throw a punch over such a small matter. He would make up for the missed gift when he had time, and that would be the end of it.

Inside the room, Xiao Lingyan sat cross-legged on the couch, her palms facing upwards, her back straight. In front of her were rare and precious herbs that she had not yet consumed. Due to her diligent cultivation, her forehead was covered with a layer of fine sweat.

Xiang Yuan and Xiao Lingyan would never have crossed paths. It was purely Ji Boli's whim to play matchmaker. Xiang Yuan tricked him, so he tricked her back. It was a typical case of mutual torment in the daily life of the Daoist Primordial Being.

According to Gibranches, sisters sharing a husband might seem like a blessing, but in reality, it's not so pleasant and can easily lead to some embarrassing situations.

He had calculated so much, but he hadn't taken into account Xiao Lingyan's personality. The latter had a bit of a martial arts fanaticism, guarded the treasure trove of the Prince Zhao's mansion, knew little about palace intrigue, didn't fight or grab, and never complained. Xiang Yuan felt quite sorry for her.

Xiao Lingyan's title of princess came from Xiang Yuan, and she became a real princess because of Xiang Yuan. Even the rare and precious materials in the room were sent by the Xiao family of Shendu to please Xiang Yuan.

Not only her, but even her brother Xiao Can received a bunch of gifts upon meeting her.

Xiao He was right. If a family has a younger sister, they must be wary of Xiang Yuan!
Xiao Yan's other children did not receive the same treatment as Xiao Lingyan. Apart from a few, such as Xiao He and Xiao Qian, the others did not receive any gifts, and the gift list was nowhere to be seen.

Xiao Lingyan was arranged by her mother, Chen Qiaofeng, to move into the Zhaowang Mansion. With nothing to do and having recently obtained the complete cultivation method of the Xiao family, she took the gift that was delivered to her door and worked hard.

In terms of martial arts aptitude, Xiao Lingyan was far inferior to Xiao Lingyue, and like her elder brother Xiao Can, she barely touched the threshold of genius.

Xiao Can has already reached the Nascent Soul stage, while Xiao Lingyan is still a step behind. Two days ago, she met Xiao Lingyue in the courtyard and was kindly given some pointers by the latter. She lost the bet and went from being the elder sister of the Zhao Prince's Mansion to the younger sister of the Ba Prince's Mansion.

Xiao Lingyue: Let's have a fair competition, and whoever loses will become the younger sister.

One is a grandmaster, the other a primordial being; that's quite fair.

Xiao Lingyue didn't mention these things, and given Xiao Lingyan's personality, she probably wouldn't either. The latter was thrilled with her instant kill and was extremely motivated to cultivate. In the past two days, she even went to ask Xiao Lingyue for advice on cultivation.

With such a clear and transparent personality, Xiao Lingyue felt embarrassed to try and manipulate her.

Getting back to the main point, the Xiao family's 'Heavenly Dragon Control Technique' has flaws and is very likely related to the Heavenly Sect's inheritance. Because of these flaws, its upper limit is limited. It can be called a first-rate technique in the world, but that's all.

Unable to compare with the inheritance of the Peerless Palace, and even less capable than the Formless Seal Technique cultivated by Xiang Yuan, Xiao Lingyan's meticulous training was not very efficient at absorbing rare and precious materials, resulting in a lot of waste in her breathing and exhalation.

This is why Xiao Lingyue asked Xiang Yuan to come and lend a hand.

That's such a waste, you go and eat it.

"That's not how you cultivate to become an immortal!"

Xiang Yuan whispered, startling Xiao Lingyan who was cultivating. She opened her eyes, saw Xiang Yuan standing in the room, and hurriedly stopped cultivating and was about to get up.

"Sit still and don't move. I'll teach you how to cultivate."

"..."

Xiao Lingyan nodded, watching curiously as Xiang Yuan opened the gift box and swallowed the rare and precious herbs one after another. In no time, he had devoured the entire shelf in the room.

The half-eaten ginseng in front of her was not spared either.

Don't you feel bloated after eating so much?
Xiao Lingyan was confused, only knowing that Xiang Yuan had a particularly large appetite. She recalled that when the two first met at Jinzun Tower, Xiang Yuan was eating with his head down, finishing one table and then wanting another.

Xiang Yuan devoured the food, wiped the crumbs from his mouth, and said he felt nothing.

With his current medicinal power, even the rarest and most precious herbs in the mortal world wouldn't need to be refined using the Formless Seal Technique; they would simply be dissolved by the powerful medicine upon entering his body, not even qualifying as snacks.

"Hold your breath and concentrate, I will assist you in your cultivation."

Xiang Yuan took off his shoes, jumped onto the couch, sat cross-legged behind Xiao Lingyan, pricked his fingertip, let a drop of blood spill out, dispersed it into a blood mist from a distance, and sent it into Xiao Lingyan's body.

What is highly nutritious is actually extremely poisonous!
Xiao Lingyan felt as if her internal organs were burning, and she was in excruciating pain throughout her body. Her vision blurred, and the scrolling light almost started moving.

Xiang Yuan placed one hand behind Xiao Lingyan to help her refine the medicinal power, re-organize her energy channels and meridians, and erase the hidden injuries left from her previous cultivation.

Half an hour later, Xiao Lingyan entered the Nascent Soul stage and was given some principles of heaven and earth by Xiang Yuan, which stabilized her realm on the spot.

The breakthrough came too suddenly, easier than eating or drinking. Xiao Lingyan's beautiful eyes widened in shock, and she looked back at Xiang Yuan with a rather strange expression.

Xiang Yuan was all too familiar with that murderous look in Xiao Lingyan's eyes. He patted her on the shoulder, telling her to calm down. Blood medicine was good, but it was not advisable to overindulge; too much would be too much for her body to handle.

Xiao Lingyan nodded upon hearing this, dispelling her thoughts of eating people. She stared intently at Xiang Yuan, awaiting further instructions.

She hadn't said a word since Xiang Yuan entered the room.

Xiang Yuan had no plans whatsoever; he had always been the one being arranged for. He stared at Xiao Lingyan for a moment, then remarked that there was a reason why she had been single all this time.

A man and a woman alone in a room, don't just stare, say something!
If you run out of lines, you can stand up and walk around for a bit, then twist your ankle, and the storyline will come to you!

Xiang Yuan spread her hands, admitting that Xiao Lingyan was the truly passive one, and reminded her, "Lingyan, when you moved here, didn't your mother-in-law give you any instructions?"

I've said a lot.

Xiao Lingyan nodded first, then shook her head repeatedly. She couldn't bring herself to say the lines Chen Qiaofeng had given her, such as how to address Xiang Yuan as "husband." If she didn't agree, everyone would feel awkward.

"Okay, as long as you're happy."

Xiang Yuan didn't say much. Looking at Xiao Lingyan, who was waiting for him to speak, he said readily, "The Divine Capital Palace is not a place to stay for long. Sooner or later, we will move to Zhen Dian Prefecture. Now that you have the cultivation of the Nascent Soul stage, you can travel between the two places by teleporting in the future. Go to the palace more often and don't let your mother-in-law miss you too much."

Xiao Lingyan blushed slightly, nodded gently, and stared intently at Xiang Yuan, waiting for him to continue making arrangements.

If you keep making these arrangements, I'll be the one being arranged by you!

"Now that things have come to this, let's eat first!"

Xiang Yuan patted his bottom and stood up. Xiao Lingyue ordered someone to prepare a table of food and wine, and asked him to bring his sister over for dinner.

With her family's strong academic background and her skillful methods, Xiang Yuan couldn't imagine who could be her match.

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The Peerless Palace, a small grotto in the cold pool.

A chilling aura swirled around, dispersing like mist, making Bai Wuyan's pure white figure appear even more ethereal.

"Glug glug—"

Xiang Yuan skillfully soaked in the water. After several days of not seeing him, the White House official still looked aloof and glanced at people sideways. It was hard to tell whether his mood had improved.

Bai Wuyan's injuries have fully healed, and her pure white cloud-woven celestial robe shines brightly. She had no intention of taking medicine to cultivate today, but seeing that Yuan had taken the initiative to wash himself clean, she didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm. So she sat cross-legged and hugged him, taking a small bite and just going through the motions.

"Lord White House, I have come to see you..."

"I know, bring out your weapons."

Bai Wuyan spoke calmly, her voice as cold as frost. With a flick of her finger, the Immaculate White Lotus flew out from her sleeve and hovered in mid-air.

The lotus petals slowly unfurled, revealing the golden-red flames dancing within.

Xiang Yuan squinted and noticed that the number of broken peaks in the white lotus had increased several times over. Under the scorching heat of the flames, they had already melted and turned into a ball of dazzling golden liquid, with faint star-like light spots shimmering as they flowed.

Bai Wuyan went to the Desolate Ancient Realm again these past two days.

It might be more than one trip!
I'm growing to like rich women more and more; they're really there for me when I need something.

Xiang Yuan did not come here to forge a sword, but since Bai Wuyan had already prepared it, he had no reason not to cooperate. He obediently took out the Jinglan Sword, raised his hand and waved it, suspending it in mid-air.

Bai Wuyan used the Immaculate White Lotus to collect the Jinglan Blade, then closed her eyes to melt it, intending to disassemble the blade, remove impurities, and reshape it.

A moment later, she opened her eyes: "The forging method of Qingyun Sect is extremely demanding, requiring countless hammer blows. Are you familiar with the masters of Qingyun Sect?" "So-so. I've met them a few times, it's just a matter of reciprocity," Xiang Yuan replied truthfully.

Bai Wuyan didn't ask any more questions. She explained that Qingyun Sect had put a lot of effort into forging the Jinglan Blade, and she couldn't reforge it in a short time. She would need some time and asked Xiang Yuan to come back to pick up the blade in half a month.

If someone else were to take over the Jinglan Blade, and they were to talk for half a month, Xiang Yuan would definitely suspect that the other party was planning to abscond with the money. He had no such concerns about the rich woman.

Seeing that Bai Wuyan was in a good mood today, Xiang Yuan explained the situation of the Five Elements and hoped that the White Lord would help him take a look and see what kind of opportunity he had gained.

Bai Wuyan naturally wouldn't refuse such a small matter. With a wave of her hand, she pulled Xiang Yuan out of the water and placed him in a cross-legged sitting position in front of her.

The scene was somewhat indecent, and Bai Wuyan frowned slightly. She took out the black Taoist robe that Xiang Yuan had draped over her last time, threw it with a disgusted expression, and covered up the unsightly thing.

She raised her hand to take Xiang Yuan's pulse, her cool fingertips resting on his wrist. She closed her eyes and sensed for a moment, her brow furrowing slightly. She let out a soft "hmm" and then spread her slender white fingers to press against Xiang Yuan's chest, slowly sliding down until she stopped at his abdomen.

Xiang Yuan could clearly sense that Bai Wuyan's true essence was resonating with his own internal energy in a mysterious rhythm, as if she were searching for something.

No, it's not true essence.

After transcending the tribulation, her true essence underwent a complete transformation, entering a new realm that could no longer be called true essence.

Seeing Bai Wuyan's brows furrowing even more, Xiang Yuan's heart skipped a beat: "Doctor, oh, Master Bai, is there something wrong?"

"Opportunity and luck."

Bai Wuyan opened her eyes and stared at Xiang Yuan for a moment: "The five elements generate each other, yin and yang intertwine, and the cycle of heaven and earth forms a whole. The small world within you has already taken shape. Do you still remember the Ancient Desolate Realm? If you were to pass away one day, a new world could also be born."

Perhaps sensing that Xiang Yuan wouldn't understand, she changed to a more direct approach: "The Heavenly Emperor is the master of heaven and earth. His birth is accompanied by a world, and his death is accompanied by the birth of another world. Although you are not the reincarnation of the Heavenly Emperor, but..."

He paused, then continued, "Having received too many opportunities from the Heavenly Emperor, your current performance is no different from that of the Heavenly Emperor's reincarnation."

Try to think positively. It's a big problem, don't take it to heart, worrying won't help.

Bai Wuyan had said something similar before, so she didn't say anything more this time. Xiang Yuan was already mentally prepared, but when he heard that he also had the appearance of a whale fall, he was quite uneasy.

"Master Bai, am I not being groomed as a potential drug?"

"I had this idea," Bai Wuyan said matter-of-factly, without any shame.

“The White House Master is different. What I mean is, is someone being schemed against by someone other than the White House Master, being cultivated as a powerful tonic for themselves, or perhaps becoming a substitute for someone else to take the blame and avoid disaster?” Xiang Yuan asked, inquiring about the possibility.

Bai Wuyan readily nodded, not ruling out this possibility.

Seeing her so readily agreeable, Xiang Yuan rolled his eyes. Well, what could he do even if he knew? She would still eat and take whatever she wanted, as if he could bear to refuse.

"Lord White House, is there a way to control this small world?"

There's no need to trouble two masters with one thing. Xiang Yuan seized the opportunity to exploit Aries to the fullest extent. The formation of a small world is extremely difficult. There's no reason why it should be all show and no substance. It's just a money-losing project, so it must have some special supernatural abilities and skills.

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Wuyan's pretty face turned frosty, and she said unhappily, "I have no knowledge of this technique, but there is indeed a lowly maid in the Qianyuan Realm who is proficient in it."

Poor maid...

Are you talking about the Door-Crack Sword Master?
Xiang Yuan deduced the correct answer at lightning speed. Thinking about it, it really was true. The first time he met the Door Crack Sword Master, the latter projected his inner world onto him and used it as a blueprint to resist the crazy attacks of the extraterrestrial demons.

The Dao Sword Realm uses heaven and earth as its sword, achieving unity of sword and Dao. With a single thought, all techniques are accomplished, a true inheritance of the Heavenly Emperor.

Xiang Yuan had reason to suspect that the Sword Master of the Door Crack also had a small world inside her body, and that after she passed away, she would leave behind a bankrupt version of the Ancient Desolate Realm, just like Yan Xuanhe.

To make good use of the small world, one must seek guidance from the Sword Master of the Door Crack.

Without going to the Sword Heart Sect, one cannot find the method to control the small world; if one goes to the Sword Heart Sect, there is a high chance that one will be taken away as a family heirloom.

What should we do?!

Xiang Yuan stared intently at Bai Wuyan, hoping the rich woman would feed him, so he wouldn't have to take the risk of going to Jianxinzhai.

Bai Wuyan snorted coldly: "I won't hide it from you, that lowly maid is none other than Su Ran, the Sword Master of Jianxinzhai. She claims to be from a prestigious sect, but in reality, she is arrogant, disdainful of others, domineering, and aggressive. She is even worse than evil demons and heretics."

What a self-introduction! The White House owner is quite self-aware!
Xiang Yuan thought to himself, still looking at Bai Wuyan with burning eyes, opening his mouth as if to say, "Rich woman, I'm hungry."

Bai Wuyan could generously grant Xiang Yuan's requests for anything else, but there was absolutely no way she would ask Sword Venerable Su Ran for help. Not only was it impossible, but she also coldly warned Xiang Yuan: "Don't think that lowly servant is as easy to talk to as I am. You possess the Heavenly Emperor's Dao Seed and have refined many things related to the Heavenly Emperor. Your blood medicine is of great use to her. Since it concerns cultivation, she will not let you go. If you dare to go to Sword Heart Pavilion to ask for an audience, she will dare to detain you and refine you into medicinal dregs!"

The Peerless Palace is one too!

Xiang Yuan thought to himself, but seeing Bai Wuyan's unfriendly expression, he quickly nodded in agreement, indicating that his life was more important and he would never go to Jianxinzhai to invite trouble.

He then proceeded to criticize and condemn Su Ran Sword Master, speaking ill of her and stating that Bai Wuyan was the only sun in the Qianyuan Realm, and that she would only serve as a furnace for the White Palace Master.

Hearing these words, Bai Wuyan was overjoyed, and a slight smile appeared on her lips, which she couldn't suppress.

"..."

I think I've found a way to win over Bai Wuyan. As long as I speak ill of the Door-Crack Sword Master in front of her, I can quickly increase her favorability.

What about the Sword Master at the Door Crack? Is it the same over there?
What kind of cultivator is this? That's far too naive!

Bai Wuyan repeatedly warned Xiang Yuan not to go to Jianxinzhai. If she found out, she would be ruthless and imprison Xiang Yuan in Wushuang Palace, never to see the light of day again.

What a terrifying threat! Xiang Yuan felt like he was about to vomit.

He pointed his fingers into a sword, uttered some oaths before Heaven, and barely dispelled Bai Wuyan's doubts before saying, "Princess Bai, I have another request to make regarding the Great Awakening Temple..."

The actions of Dajue Temple are too suspicious, and it is suspected that they are related to a mastermind behind the scenes. Xiang Yuan wants to ask Bai Wuyan to do a divination to see if there is any possibility of this.

The first choice is the Heartless Old Daoist, but the True Heart Daoist should be avoided if possible. In comparison, Bai Wuyan, who is always willing to grant requests, is the best choice.

Last time, Bai Wuyan didn't calculate much, only that the mastermind was in the East, and she suffered a backlash, vomiting two ounces of blood.

Xiang Yuan decided to give her another chance to prove herself.

Upon hearing that it was divination, which she wasn't particularly good at, and that the divination was directed at Abbot Huixing of Dajue Temple, who was also in the Upper Three Realms, Bai Wuyan wanted to refuse. However, seeing Xiang Yuan's expectant and admiring expression, she swallowed her words of refusal.

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Bai Wuyan knew Xiang Yuan was doing it on purpose, but she still couldn't bring herself to do it. She snorted coldly and began to calculate.

Her eyes sparkled with starlight, and she drew her fingers into a sword, slicing through a ray of blazing white light. She swept aside the divine abilities of the upper three realm cultivators that concealed their secrets, forcefully peering in to investigate whether the Great Awakening Temple was connected to the mastermind behind the scenes.

The results were completely unrelated.

Xiang Yuan frowned upon hearing this: "Since Dajue Temple has nothing to do with the mastermind behind the scenes, what is their purpose in plotting for the position of Crown Prince? What benefit would they gain from disrupting Western Chu and provoking Tianzong?"

You ask so many questions!
Bai Wuyan was annoyed that Xiang Yuan didn't know when to stop, and started divining again...

"Pfft!"

As expected, the backlash struck. Even though Bai Wuyan was prepared, she was still shaken quite a bit. Blood dripped from the corner of her lips, staining her white dress. She looked at Xiang Yuan with an unfriendly expression.

Are you satisfied now?

"Master of the White House, what do you mean? Did you see anything?"

"Extraterrestrial Demons".

"..."

What is the connection between the extraterrestrial demon and Dajue Temple? Abbot Huixing was possessed by the extraterrestrial demon and stopped practicing Buddhism, switching to demonic practices instead.

No way, this tall donkey won a bet against a brainless powerhouse!
"Thank you for your guidance, Master Bai. Without further ado, I will go to Tianzong and ask the sect leader to visit Dajue Temple."

With a solemn expression, Xiang Yuan wrapped his Taoist robe around his waist and turned to leave.

Bang!
He turned his head in a daze and saw Bai Wuyan, whose eyes were filled with coldness and whose pure white appearance exuded a chilling aura.

"..."

Oh no, I forgot to comfort her!

Um, please be gentle.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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