The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 369 Trip to Wuzhuang Temple

In order to upgrade the Divine Firmament Five Thunders to the maximum level as soon as possible.

Besides the Three Pure Ones, Li Jingxiao also set his sights on the Old Mother of Lishan.

However, Li Jingxiao would not tell the Old Mother of Lishan on his first visit that he wanted to ask her for advice on thunder magic.

Therefore, although Li Jingxiao brought gifts when he visited, he mostly went to reminisce and build relationships.

However, he is a big shot after all. He knows that if Li Jingxiao came to ask for something, he wouldn't have brought so many gifts.

Moreover, to be honest, although the Old Mother of Lishan was of much higher status and power than Li Jingxiao, she still hoped to get closer to Li Jingxiao, this promising junior.

Who knows, one day in the future, Li Jingxiao might grow into a big shot.

At that point, it wouldn't be so easy to get closer to them.

So even though Li Jingxiao didn't ask, the old lady still took the initiative to inquire whether he had encountered any trouble.

After thinking it over, Li Jingxiao decided to tell the truth.

Upon hearing that this kid wanted to hear him talk about his Taoist methods and insights regarding thunder magic, he immediately understood.

The Old Mother of Lishan just laughed and scolded him a few times, and then actually preached to him.

Moreover, although the old lady said that she was not good at thunder magic.

But even after he started preaching, Li Jingxiao kept hearing notifications in his mind that he was gaining +100 points of proficiency.

It is clear that this old lady's cultivation in thunder magic is not as weak as she claims.

At least, he's definitely much better than Li Jingxiao.

Otherwise, proficiency will not increase.

This also made Li Jingxiao realize that in the world of Journey to the West, these big shots all like to keep their secrets.

However, although Li Jingxiao's cultivation in the Lishan Old Mother Thunder Technique was also very high, when lecturing, Li Jingxiao's efficiency in obtaining proficiency was low.

Indeed, he cannot compare to Yuanshi Tianzun, Daode Tianzun, and Laozi.

I talked for five whole days and earned 10 experience points.

Compared to the three brothers of Yuanshi Tianzun who earned 10 points after three days of preaching, this is indeed much less.

This is a difference in strength, as well as a difference in mastery and understanding of lightning techniques.

But for Li Jingxiao, it was indeed very beneficial.

Not only did his understanding of thunder magic deepen, but his proficiency in the "Divine Firmament Five Thunder Subduing Demon Orthodox Method" also rose to the Mythical level (52/100).

But this was indeed dozens of times faster than Li Jingxiao's speed of cultivation on his own.

After thanking the old woman of Lishan, Li Jingxiao thought for a moment and a thought came to him.

He went to the thirty-fourth heaven, intending to pester Lingbao Daozun relentlessly.

Unexpectedly, after meeting the boy, the boy said that his master was in seclusion and was not receiving guests.

Li Jingxiao knew immediately that they were deliberately avoiding him.

He could only bow respectfully and returned to the Tushita Palace somewhat dejectedly.

After refining two batches of five-stage golden pills with Golden Horn and Silver Horn by hand, they returned to Wave Moon Cave.

After spending some time being affectionate with Baihua Xiu, he rested for a few days without doing anything.

After clearing my mind, my state of mind did indeed become much more peaceful.

They simply rode Red Hare with Baihua Xiu and toured the Wave Moon Cave and Baoxiang Kingdom.

He also returned to the capital to visit his father-in-law and mother-in-law, who were now the king.

Not only was Baihua Xiu in a very good mood.

The father-in-law and his wife were very happy to have their daughter and son-in-law visit.

A few days later, Baihuaxiu's two older sisters and their husbands, along with their children, also returned to the palace.

When Li Jingxiao had nothing to do, he would also teach Baihuaxiu's two eldest nephews the "Complete True Heart Method".

They are not expected to be able to subdue demons and monsters in the future, but only to improve their health.

As for the matter of one person attaining enlightenment and the whole family benefiting and ascending to heaven.

Li Jingxiao had neither the time nor the inclination to teach his father-in-law, mother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law how to cultivate Taoism and immortality.

Whether Baihua Xiu taught him or not, Li Jingxiao didn't care.

If one has good talent, many years later, if Baihuaxiu's nephew or niece truly attains immortality, it would be a good thing for Baihuaxiu.

As for Li Jingxiao, he was truly dispensable.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao's thinking is very straightforward: if you are given an opportunity, whether you can seize it depends entirely on your personal talent and luck.

If he's bored and finds someone pleasing to the eye, he doesn't mind giving them a lesson.

Or they might teach one or two martial arts techniques, or even Taoist or immortal arts.

It all comes down to first impressions.

As for becoming an apprentice, forget about it.

Anyway, from the beginning of his cultivation, Li Jingxiao never thought of taking outsiders as disciples, except for his children and the three Jingxi sisters.

Li Jingxiao stayed in the capital of Baoxiang Kingdom for more than a month, during which time he went to the Doushuai Palace to refine two more batches of Five-Turn Golden Elixir.

The rest of the time, he was in the royal city.

Suddenly not caring about anything, my mindset did become much more peaceful.

That morning, a maidservant reported that a young Taoist boy had come to deliver a message outside the palace.

It is said that Zhenyuan Daxian, the master of Wuzhuang Temple, invited his neighbor Li Jingxiao to visit.

Li Jingxiao was overjoyed upon hearing this, and secretly realized he shouldn't have done it.

Zhen Yuanzi is also a recognized big shot in the Three Realms, the ancestor of earth immortals.

Their strength must be ridiculously powerful.

Maybe if I ask him for advice on lightning magic, I can quickly increase my proficiency.

Moreover, Zhen Yuanzi is best known to the world for his "Universe in the Sleeve" technique.

The monkey didn't even have a chance to escape; it simply stuffed Sun Wukong and his companions into its sleeve.

Li Jingxiao was actually quite envious of this move.

Although I have many magical treasures, there's no guarantee that I won't need them at some point.

Therefore, relying solely on magical artifacts has obvious drawbacks.

As for why he said "neighbor"...

In the past, there was a cave called White Bone Cave between Boyue Cave and Wuzhuang Temple.

But ever since the White Bone Demon was killed, they really did become neighbors.

When Li Jingxiao met the messenger boy in the side hall of the palace.

With just a little guess, one could deduce that this kid was either Qingfeng or Mingyue.

After some polite exchanges, it was indeed the bright moon.

Since he was Zhen Yuanzi's personal attendant, Li Jingxiao was naturally very polite to Mingyue.

If we really consider seniority, Li Jingxiao, Qingfeng, and Mingyue are of the same generation.

And don't let his boyish appearance fool you, he's actually quite old.

He could definitely be Lee Kyung-hyo's great-grandfather.

As for their strength, that's hard to say.

It's highly likely that he's not even as good as Sun Wukong, let alone Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing.

If someone truly possessed exceptional talent, they would have been taken in as a personal disciple long ago, instead of remaining a novice for so long.

After reading the invitation, Li Jingxiao casually gave Mingyue a lot of nice things.

The guy was overjoyed and treated Li Jingxiao with the utmost politeness and enthusiasm.

Compared to when Sun Wukong and his companions first arrived at Wuzhuang Temple, their attitude was completely different.

To put it bluntly, Qingfeng and Mingyue are just like Jinjiao and Yinjiao.

They may seem to have a high status, but in reality they are still servants who serve others.

Therefore, although he was of the same generation as Li Jingxiao, his status was indeed far inferior to Li Jingxiao's.

That's why Mingyue was so happy when Li Jingxiao took the initiative to show goodwill.

Li Jingxiao summoned more than a dozen golden-armored warriors and prepared many gifts before following Mingyue to Wuzhuang Temple.

The two chatted along the way, and when they arrived at Wuzhuang Temple, Zhen Yuanzi actually came out to greet them personally.

Li Jingxiao quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

They address each other as 'disciple'.

Upon seeing this, Zhenyuan Daxian's smile couldn't help but brighten.

Her fondness for Li Jingxiao also skyrocketed.

Moreover, Zhen Yuanzi often went to the Jade Purity Heavenly Palace of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable to listen to lectures on the Primordial Dao Fruit.

So, Yuanshi Tianzun liked Li Jingxiao, and Zhen Yuanzi also liked Li Jingxiao. After some polite exchanges, he even held Li Jingxiao's wrist and led him into Wuzhuang Temple in a very friendly manner.

As soon as he sat down, a boy who was about the same height as Mingyue came forward carrying a tray.

After Zhen Yuanzi finished his introduction, Qingfeng opened the red silk cloth on the tray.

Two fruits, resembling dolls, appeared, crystal clear and exuding a spiritual aura and fruity fragrance.

You can tell at a glance that it's a ginseng fruit.

Li Jingxiao felt refreshed after just smelling the fruit's fragrance.

Just as the rumors described.

Smell it and you'll live for 360 years.

Li Jingxiao didn't rush to taste it, but instead examined it carefully.

I used to suspect that this ginseng fruit wasn't anything legitimate.

Many rumors say that this fruit, which is called "ginseng fruit," is actually "human body fruit."

Even real babies.

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao had excellent eyesight and was also proficient in the Five Elements Escape Technique.

Since he is proficient in Wood Release, whether there is a problem with this fruit or not cannot escape his eyes.

After observing it carefully for a moment, it was confirmed that this thing was indeed a rare and precious spiritual fruit, just like the nine-thousand-year-old peach.

In terms of effectiveness, it cannot compare to the peaches of immortality that are nine thousand years old.

Then he bowed to Zhenyuan Daxian and thanked him.

After thinking for a moment, he reached into the wide sleeves of his Taoist robe.

Take out an unenhanced purple-gold red gourd (fake) from your inventory.

Li Jingxiao had filled the container with over a hundred of these five-stage golden pills, which he had refined himself in the game's alchemy section.

He handed it to Qingfeng and said with a smile to Zhenyuan Daxian that this was a five-stage golden pill that Li Jingxiao had refined himself.

Please have Zhenyuan Daxian assess this.

Zhen Yuanzi took the initiative to win over and befriend Li Jingxiao, not only because of Li Jingxiao's strength and his status as a direct disciple of Laozi.

They also wanted to get some golden pills from him for their disciples to use.

Ginseng fruit is indeed good, but the yield is really too low.

It takes three thousand years for the flowers to bloom, three thousand years for the fruit to ripen, and another three thousand years for the fruit to mature.

And there are only 30 of them, let alone enough for his own disciples to enjoy.

It's not even enough to make connections with top figures like Laozi.

When Tang Sanzang and his disciples arrived at Wuzhuang Temple.

Zhen Yuanzi's willingness to give Tang Sanzang two ginseng fruits was indeed a great show of respect to the Buddha.

As for the excuse that he mentioned Jin Chanzi serving him tea when he attended Buddha's Dharma assembly years ago.

That would just be an excuse.

Unfortunately, Tang Sanzang, being a mortal, actually believed that the fruit was a baby.

Zhen Yuanzi took the purple-gold gourd from Qingfeng's hand.

He poured out a five-stage golden pill and put it in his mouth to consume it himself.

He sensed that this elixir could extend his lifespan by two hundred years and instantly restore his mana and heal his injuries.

He didn't show a slight hint of joy on his face.

It would be perfect to use it on the talented third, fourth, and fifth generation disciples.

Moreover, after this transaction with Li Jingxiao, it will be easier to ask him to trade some more golden pills in the future.

He looked at Li Jingxiao with a big smile and praised him for his talent and ability.

Li Jingxiao smiled and waved his hand, exchanging a few polite words.

With a wave of his hand, two ginseng fruits were added to his inventory.

Then a fruit appeared in his hand.

When you open your mouth to taste it, a rich and powerful spiritual energy of the Wood element enters your stomach.

I immediately felt refreshed and my mind and spirit were lightened.

As expected, it is a spiritual fruit that can grant one lifespan of 47,000 years.

However, for Li Jingxiao at this time, this fruit was indeed just something to try.

Not to mention that Li Jingxiao has attained immortality, he hasn't even lived for a hundred years yet, and his lifespan is still long.

He himself was already able to refine sixth, seventh, and eighth-level golden pills.

The Six-Turn Golden Elixir extends lifespan by 1000 years.

Even defective products can have a lifespan extended by six or seven hundred years.

Seven cycles of rebirth can extend one's lifespan by 3000 years.

Eight cycles of life can extend one's lifespan by 5000 years.

Moreover, these three types of golden pills can restore 60%, 70%, and 80% of health and mana, respectively.

The only downside is that I'm still missing a few kinds of spiritual herbs and roots in the game if I want to refine the Eight-Turn Golden Elixir.

We have to find it in reality.

Fortunately, the Tushita Palace has no shortage of these spiritual herbs and roots.

Some of them are also collected in the West Sea Dragon Palace.

If Li Jingxiao were to ask, I guarantee that Ao Run, the Dragon King of the West Sea, would not only give him all the spiritual herbs and roots in the Dragon Palace.

They can also easily obtain many similar spiritual herbs and roots from the other three Dragon Palaces.

Moreover, since the Four Seas Dragon Palace is willing to put in the effort, collecting them shouldn't be too difficult.

Fortunately, for Li Jingxiao, there was actually no difference between the eighth-stage Golden Elixir and the seventh-stage Golden Elixir.

So after refining a few batches of Eight-Turn Golden Pills, he stopped refining Eight-Turn Golden Pills in the game's alchemy room.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao guessed that after he upgraded to 170 or 180...

With the opening of a new map in the game, let alone the Eighth-Rank Golden Elixir.

Perhaps even the materials needed for the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir can be found through a refresh.

There's no need to rush.

Since Li Jingxiao had no shortage of longevity pills, the ginseng fruit was indeed just something he could try once in a while.

When Zhen Yuanzi saw that he had finished eating one, his expression changed slightly, and then he remained indifferent.

He immediately held Li Jingxiao in even higher regard.

He was now certain that Li Jingxiao was likely capable of refining more than just fifth-stage golden pills.

For Zhen Yuanzi, while he envied Laozi for having taken on such a good disciple, he also increasingly hoped to win over and befriend Li Jingxiao.

I don't need it myself, but my disciples need it a lot.

Of course, Zhen Yuanzi's need wasn't actually that strong.

Although a master will think about his apprentices and grand-apprentices, he can't really treat them like his own sons and want to leave them all the good things.

Besides, once you've cultivated to a certain level, you've also lived to a certain age.

I've actually come to terms with many things long ago.

It would be best if it were available.

No, and there's no need to force it.

However, Li Jingxiao's request to discuss the Dao and even seek the Thunder Technique was denied.

Zhen Yuanzi not only readily agreed, but also wanted to see just how far Li Jingxiao's cultivation had progressed.

As an elder and senior, Zhen Yuanzi generously taught Li Jingxiao thunder magic first.

Sure enough, the notification sound of +100 +100 experience points kept ringing in my mind again.

During the month or so that Li Jingxiao relaxed in Baoxiang Kingdom, he didn't cultivate much.

However, "The Divine Firmament Five Thunder Subduing Demon Orthodox Method" still gained 3 experience points.

At this time, Zhen Yuanzi explained the Thunder Magic for four whole days, from mythology (55/100).
It has risen to (65/100).

This also shows that Zhenyuan Daxian's strength is indeed only slightly weaker than that of the Three Pure Ones.

Of course, this also proves that Zhenyuan Daxian is no match for the Three Pure Ones in terms of thunder magic cultivation.

When Li Jingxiao awoke from his meditation.

After thinking for a while, he told Zhen Yuanzi about his Divine Firmament Five Thunders.

Unexpectedly, Zhen Yuanzi was somewhat shocked upon hearing this.

(End of this chapter)