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Chapter 68 Shen Xian: Miss Xue, isn't this... a bit inappropriate?
Kirin Court

Shen Xian followed Zheng Guanying up to the third floor, with Xue Zhihua accompanying them not far behind.

Zheng Guanying said, "Scholar, this is the first-level cultivation method, that is the second-level cultivation method, and that is the martial arts technique. They are all classified according to Yin and Yang and the Five Elements."

Shen Xian nodded, wondering to himself, how many merit points would be needed to fully master and deduce these martial arts techniques?

Actually, it's probably unnecessary.

Because once one's cultivation level reaches a certain point, all paths lead to the same destination, and one will inevitably have certain insights into martial arts, so there is no need to consume merit points anymore.

Just then, as Shen Xian inquired with the Yin-Yang millstone within his spiritual platform, he received confirmation.

Some things can be understood by analogy and no longer require the consumption of merit points; others require less deduction and are less confusing, so the consumption of merit points is also greatly reduced.

Accompanied by Zheng Guanying, Shen Xian examined the vast collection of martial arts classics in the Qilin Pavilion.

how to say?

It's so dazzling that the eyes can't take it all in.

However, the fourth level of martial artists in the third and fourth realms is significantly more complex and varied.

The fifth realm cultivation techniques occupy the entire fifth level, in addition to a small number of first and second realm immortal cultivation techniques.

The sixth and seventh level cultivation techniques and martial arts, as well as the third and fourth level immortal cultivation techniques and Taoist methods.

At first, I was shocked, but later I became numb.

Royal families should have this kind of heritage!
Shen Xian arrived at the Immortal Cultivation Techniques section, picked up a book of Immortal Cultivation Techniques, and his expression froze slightly.

"These cultivation methods are basically unorthodox methods from the previous dynasty. They cannot be granted the Three Pure Ones Dao Register, and it is difficult to achieve immortality and freedom." Seeing Shen Xian's interest, Xue Zhihua chuckled and said, "For example, this cultivation method uses Gu worms to refine the Longevity Gu, replacing the Danxia Realm. There is also this Sword Butterfly Transformation method, which attempts to refine a second Dao Embryo and use the body of a strange beast to transform into a puppet. Both have great drawbacks."

Shen Xian closed the book and asked, "How does Miss Xue know these things?"

Xue Zhihua said, "I used to come here to read books often. I was also curious and asked my master about it. She said that they were all unorthodox Taiyi sects and not part of the mainstream. She told me to just look at them and not to use them for cultivation. However, when it comes to ingenious ideas and mysterious transformations, these unorthodox techniques are eye-opening. Even some senior brothers of the Shangqing branch have drawn on them when practicing magic."

Shen Xian nodded without offering any further comment, and then calmly put down several more cultivation techniques.

Just now, the Yin-Yang Millstone also gave him a message that could assist in cultivation and serve as a means of protection.

Shen Xian continued to examine the seventh floor.

He was appointed to oversee the affairs of the Qilin Pavilion and to seek out martial arts techniques for cultivation. There would be plenty of opportunities in the future, so there was no need to rush.

Moreover, what he really lacks now is elixirs to aid his cultivation.

"Scholar Shen, over there are portraits of our Great Jing Dynasty's founding emperors, emperors, and all the civil and military officials who made great contributions to the founding of the dynasty," Zheng Guanying said from the side.

Shen Xian composed himself and said, "Then I should go and offer incense."

He heard storytellers mention many of the thirty-six meritorious officials of Qilin Pavilion in Guhe County, and it can be said that he grew up listening to their stories.

Both Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong of the Great Jing Dynasty were martial arts masters. Emperor Taizong, in particular, was said to have wielded the Tai'a sword and the Meteor Bow, leading the Xuanjia Iron Cavalry to conquer more than 300 military prefectures.

Shen Xian arrived before the huge portraits of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong of the Great Jing Dynasty. Zheng Guanying, with a solemn expression, handed over incense sticks.

"I, Shen Xian, a scholar of the Zhaowen Pavilion and a junior martial arts practitioner, respectfully pay homage to the Great Ancestor and Emperor Taizong of the Great Jing Dynasty. I only wish that the Great Ancestor and Emperor Taizong would bring virtuous rule to the world and bestow blessings upon the land." Shen Xian held three incense sticks and solemnly chanted these words.

Xue Zhihua also took incense sticks from the table and joined Shen Xian in the worship.

Then, he said seriously, "I'll go take a look over there in a bit."

They were clearly going to pay homage to their ancestor, Duke Xue.

Shen Xian nodded, then looked at Zheng Guanying and asked, "Do many people usually go up to the seventh floor to pay homage to the founding heroes?"

“Not many, just during festivals and holidays. Besides, every noble family, except those who were stripped of their titles for crimes, has ancestral tablets in their family temple,” Zheng Guanying said.

Shen Xian suddenly realized, "I see."

This is also normal.

Zheng Guanying smiled and said, "Scholar, the key is in my hands. You can enter the blessed land to retrieve the elixir in a moment."

Shen Xian turned his gaze to Xue Zhihua and said, "Wait a moment, there's no rush."

Meanwhile, Xue Zhihua had finished paying respects to the ancestors of Duke Xue and turned back: "I'll take you into the blessed land."

Shen Xian nodded and said, "Thank you for your trouble."

Zheng Guanying took out a six-pointed star-shaped bronze key from the fish bag and went to the jade wall next to him. He was surprised to see that the wall was decorated with a bronze carving of the Big Dipper, and the point pointed to by the tip of the Big Dipper was a six-pointed star hole.

Zheng Guanying said, "Scholar Shen, although this key is important, it is not something that anyone else can enter the blessed land just by taking the key."

Xue Zhihua said, "Everything in the blessed land is under the watchful eyes of the Heavenly Empress and the national guardian beast, the Vermilion Bird. Any villain who enters the blessed land is simply walking into a trap." Shen Xian said, "That's more like it."

As Zheng Guanying inserted the six-pointed star into the hole, the Big Dipper on the bronze sculpture shone brightly in turn.

In an instant, the seven rays of light connected to form a line, and the starlight spread towards that six-pointed star.

"Om..."

It was hard to tell whether it was the sound of bells or water, but it wasn't jarring; instead, it made Shen Xian feel comfortable.

A dazzling light suddenly appeared, the light and shadow rippled, and a light gate appeared like a water curtain. At this moment, the immortal restrictions of the entire Qilin Pavilion were also operating at their maximum.

Shen Xian's expression shifted slightly as he felt his blood and internal energy stagnate, as if they had solidified. However, this did not hinder his movements; he simply could not control his internal energy.

No one can break into the Qilin Pavilion and steal cultivation techniques using immortal or martial arts methods, because this place is forbidden to those who are extraordinary.

Of course, this is the principle, but some people are simply bound by principle.

Zheng Guanying smiled and said, "Scholar Shen, since Miss Xue knows the way, I won't keep you company any longer."

Shen Xian nodded: "Scholar Zheng, please go ahead and get busy."

Xue Zhihua said, "Come in with me. Once you obtain the key to this pavilion, you can imprint your aura on the restrictions and become unaffected by them."

Shen Xian, adhering to the principle of observing more and speaking less, followed Xue Zhihua through the light gate and entered the blessed land one after the other.

Without pillars of light or shadow, and without any dizzying sensation, Shen Xian and Xue Zhihua simply walked a few steps, and the surrounding light and shadow suddenly disappeared, revealing them to be in an empty palace.

"What is this?" Shen Xian asked in surprise.

As he spoke, he looked around at the palace. The beams and pillars stood tall, and the halls were magnificent. In front of him was a throne carved from gold and jade, behind which was a lifelike statue of a Vermilion Bird, its wings spread as if about to take flight.

"This is the front hall of the Vermilion Bird Palace. The Qilin Pavilion and the elixirs and divine weapons are in the west hall. Come with me." Xue Zhihua was an acquaintance and joked, "You'll have plenty of opportunities to come here in the future."

Suppressing his doubts, Shen Xian followed Xue Zhihua toward the West Hall.

The two doors in the west hall were closed. Xue Zhihua led Shen Xian to the left and pushed open the door, saying, "You are now in the first stage of martial arts, the Acquired Realm, with a solid foundation. You should take the Lesser Rejuvenation Pill and the Greater Rejuvenation Pill, supplemented with the Foundation Strengthening Pill, to break through to the Innate Realm and even the Grandmaster Realm as soon as possible."

Shen Xian said, "I had a few pills with me before."

These were all obtained through a transaction with Pei Shen.

“Those few pills won’t do much good,” Xue Zhihua said in a clear voice. “The treasury has no shortage of pills for the first and second realms. Take them as you please and quickly advance to the Innate Realm, or even the Grandmaster Realm. If you are promoted to the Qilin Pavilion and your cultivation cannot keep up, when the Jingchong and Zhanyao Divisions are established, the martial artists will definitely not be convinced by the Qilin Pavilion. Martial artists have always subdued others with strength.”

Shen Xian felt a warm current in his heart as he looked at Xue Zhihua, who was eagerly taking care of him.

Xue Zhihua said, "It's a pity that there is no Eternal Green Pagoda to accelerate time. This item is located in the Xuanzhen Temple under the Eight Views Palace. Otherwise, your cultivation would definitely be twice as effective."

Shen Xian asked, "The Eight Views Palace?"

This was the second time he had heard that name today.

“I’ve also heard my master mention it, but using this treasure to aid cultivation has both advantages and disadvantages,” Xue Zhihua said.

Shen Xian's eyes flickered, and he thought to himself, "The treasures of the immortal path are truly mysterious."

However, he always felt that it was not as powerful as his Yin-Yang Millstone.

As Xue Zhihua spoke, she picked up the Sumeru Bag, patted it, and poured in spiritual power. The Sumeru Bag expanded in the wind, becoming the size of a person, and then came to a box that was shining with spiritual light.

Shen Xian: "..."

Are you here to commit burglary?

No, can't you at least eat in a more presentable way?
All of this was under the watchful eyes of the Heavenly Empress and the Vermilion Bird, the guardian beast of the nation.

Xue Zhihua turned her beautiful head, frowned slightly, and a look of surprise flashed in her clear eyes: "What are you standing there for? Come and help me."

Shen Xian remained expressionless, carefully choosing his words: "Miss Xue, wouldn't this... be inappropriate?"

Using sacks to store pills is excessive.

Xue Zhihua realized what was happening and explained, "The Empress allows you to use any pills you want so that you can improve your martial arts cultivation as soon as possible and have the ability to protect yourself. The treasury is piled up with pills used by first and second-level martial artists."

Shen Xian didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xue Zhihua said, "According to my estimate, if you want to reach the peak of the Grandmaster level, you will need about two thousand pills. Martial arts cultivation is easy to improve, but martial arts skills and martial arts will require time to improve and temper."

In the end, Xue Zhihua frowned, as if she was trying to think of a solution for Shen Xian.

Shen Xian thought to himself that he had a millstone to deduce, feedback and integrate martial arts skills.

(End of this chapter)