Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

Behind Ning Yuan's manor, there is a cultivation ground paved with white jade.

However, he rarely came here before, because he did not cultivate.

Besides the lazy personality that he has developed over time, it is also because he has not found a suitable fundamental solution.

Magical arts and supernatural powers are the means by which cultivators protect themselves, while scriptures and sutras are the foundation of cultivation.

How far a person can go and what level of cultivation they can reach depends entirely on the true scriptures.

As the son of the Dao Venerable, Ning Yuan naturally looked down on those ordinary scriptures in the past.

However, for some reason, Ning Muxian never refused Ning Yuan's requests.

Magical treasures, rare gems, maids, servants, and a first-class manor in the inner city of Luoyang, near the imperial palace's dragon vein...

He would give him whatever he wanted, but he would not give him the true scriptures for cultivation.

According to Ning Muxian's own explanation when he ascended to the Heavenly Gate some time ago, the true scriptures he cultivated were not suitable for others, and he hoped that Ning Yuan could, like his sister Ning Chanxue, forge his own path to heaven.

Once upon a time, the ancient Heavenly Court unified the entire universe.

Countless authentic scriptures, magic codes, and supernatural powers of various Taoist traditions were all collected, registered, and compiled into a book. Anyone with sufficient Heavenly Merit could exchange them for their desired scriptures and magic codes to cultivate.

Later, the Heavenly Court collapsed, and various factions began to rebuild the orthodox tradition.

Kill some, win over others, and slowly recover the secret treasures that have been lost.

To prevent similar situations from happening again, powerful figures have established Dao covenants in the inheritance of their own forces. If someone cultivates on their own without the permission of the law, the sect will detect it and, even if they are separated by several great heavens, they will be arrested, investigated, and punished across realms.

Logically speaking, joining a powerful force is the best way to ensure a smooth path.

In this way, not only will they have the protection of their master, but they will also have access to a vast and complete lineage to choose from.

Ninety-nine percent of the independent cultivators in the mountains have no hope of achieving the Great Dao. Even if they accidentally enter a cave or secret realm and receive the legacy of their predecessors, they dare not cultivate rashly. In the end, they can only honestly hand it over and receive a reward to settle the matter. Of course, there are also lucky ones who take this opportunity to join a sect.

And throughout these tens of millions of years of recorded history.

Only one supreme being is an exception to the above-mentioned fixed number.

That was Ning Muxian.

Admittedly, if Ning Yuan truly did not have overly lofty ambitions and was determined to seek Ning Muxian's true scriptures, Ning Muxian, as a Pure Yang Dao Venerable, would naturally be able to provide any cultivation techniques at the Yuan Shen or Returning to Emptiness levels.

Just like the true scripture that Ning Yuan later cultivated to the level of the Returning to Emptiness Dao Lord, it was what Ning Muxian left behind after he disappeared.

But when it comes to methods that directly lead to the Great Dao, apart from Ning Muxian's own lineage, he probably doesn't have much more to offer.

After all, those immortal sects and holy clans that have withstood the test of hundreds of millions of years have immortals and immortal ancestors standing behind them since ancient times!

Ning Yuan narrowed his eyes, watching the ever-changing clouds in the sky, silently making calculations in his mind.

I currently still possess two Void Returning level inheritances.

However, if one wishes to enter the Pure Yang Realm based on this, their status and foundation are still far from sufficient.

He must obtain a supreme Daoist technique during the great opportunity following the Grand Gathering of All Laws in order to be qualified to continue competing with those old monsters and true geniuses, break through the blockade, and have the capital to contend with fate.

But he doesn't have much time left.

If you cannot accumulate enough capital within thirty years.

When disaster strikes again, he will still be powerless to resist the combined pressure from multiple immortal sects.

Although Ning Muxian said he wouldn't lose, Ning Yuan didn't want to experience the helplessness of witnessing the collapse of the Great Li and the death of his beloved people again...

"Young Master Ning, I've changed my clothes."

A clear, crisp voice rang out.

Ning Yuan turned around, and a graceful white figure came into his view with perfect clarity.

At Ning Yuan's suggestion, Xiao Lingjiang changed into a white robe with narrow sleeves, which added a touch of elegance and grace to the traditional Chinese dress.

A gentle breeze caressed her slender waist, and her seemingly casually styled elegant hair was secured at the back of her head with a pale white jade hairpin. Her long, ink-black hair was loosely draped over her shoulders, without any restraint.

Her hair was simply tied at the ends with a black and red hair tie, forming a delicate bow that gently fell onto her round and pert waist and hips, giving her a dashing yet charming appearance.

Ning Yuan didn't hold back his praise, immediately exclaiming, "Not bad, you look even more beautiful in this outfit than at the banquet."

Xiao Lingjiang was unsure whether Ning Yuan was teasing her about provoking the other party at the banquet and forcing a fight, so she lowered her head somewhat awkwardly.

"You flatter me, sir."

Even though the girl concealed her face, her snow-white and slender neck was still captivating enough.

It's as if one can immediately associate her delicate skin with her graceful and exquisite beauty.

"By the way, what about that flowing cloud-patterned fairy dress I gave you?"

Ning Yuan suddenly asked.

Xiao Lingjiang raised her head and replied calmly, "Young master is too kind. I am extremely grateful for such a precious spiritual treasure, but my cultivation is currently low and the treasure is full of spiritual energy, so it is difficult for me to refine it in just one night."

"yes."

Ning Yuan glanced at the girl casually and said nothing more.

Xiao Lingjiang's heart tightened, and she asked deep within her soul, "Master, he won't have noticed anything, will he?"

A familiar, cool voice said calmly, "This kid is indeed generous. That flowing cloud fairy dress with wide sleeves is a Mahayana spiritual treasure. Its spiritual essence is almost about to give birth to a spirit. But with my secret techniques and methods to cover it up, unless he is a reincarnation of a great power, no one will be able to see any flaws."

After sensing the confidence in her master's words, Xiao Lingjiang breathed a slight sigh of relief, but also felt somewhat ashamed.

Although it was a helpless move to avoid exposing her master, Xiao Lingjiang still felt uneasy about lying to Ning Yuan.

The boy treated her with sincerity, but she couldn't bring herself to befriend him.

Xiao Lingjiang originally intended to find time later to slowly refine this spiritual treasure using the bloodline nourishment method.

But her master suddenly said that this flowing cloud-patterned fairy dress could help her accelerate the recovery of her Dao foundation, and the sooner she refined it, the more benefits she would receive.

After much deliberation, Xiao Lingjiang finally decided to have her master take action, and the master successfully refined it in just over half a night.

This flowing, cloud-patterned fairy dress truly lives up to its reputation as a magical treasure.

Even if she is a beginner, she can still exert a great effect when using it.

Not only can it withstand attacks from those below the Golden Core stage, but it also possesses extremely strong transformation and concealment abilities, allowing it to transform into any form.

Just like now, in order to prevent anyone from noticing anything amiss, Xiao Lingjiang transformed it into a koi-patterned garment and wore it close to her body.

With a slight movement of her body, a delicate, smooth, caressing sensation immediately came from her sensitive area, making the girl feel a little strange.

The thought that this was a gift from Ning Yuan himself made her unable to help but secretly cast her gaze forward.

The young man was dressed in a blue robe, with a handsome face, clear and sharp features, and eyes like a galaxy. He possessed the spirit of bamboo that braves frost and snow, as well as the gentle and refined demeanor of a lotus. He was truly a handsome man.

But Xiao Lingjiang suddenly recalled the scene from that morning when the other party was holding hands with that beautiful fairy, and couldn't help but feel lost, as if a knot had been left in her heart.