Divine Tang Era

Chapter 160 A False Alarm

"The young master has arrived."

As soon as Xu Dan stepped into the gate of Mingfeng Tower, a maidservant stepped forward with light steps to greet him warmly.

"Yes, is the host here?" Xu Dan nodded slightly.

"I've been waiting for you," the maid said with a charming smile.

"Then I'll go upstairs." Xu Dan greeted the several welcoming maids and went upstairs.

As soon as they stepped onto the second floor, Shanzhu's teasing voice rang out, "Oh, where did this little long-haired cow come from? It actually ran into our Mingfeng Tower. Is it hungry?"

Xu Dan looked up and saw her walking towards him, holding a silk fan and swaying gracefully, her eyes smiling, like a beautiful flower in full bloom.

Zhu Yuxian stood beside him, watching him and giggling.

Today, Xu Dan is wearing a full-body bodysuit made of golden long-haired cowhide.

The meticulously crafted long-haired cowhide is soft and the golden hair shimmers with a golden luster under the light. It also has two small, cotton-filled horns standing upright on its head, and a small, lively tail attached to its rear.

His tail swayed gently as he walked, it was so cute.

These clothes were specially ordered from the skilled owner of the tailor shop. There were not only woolly cow bodysuits, but also majestic black bear costumes and domineering tiger costumes; there was even a unique dinosaur costume. Each of these garments was exquisitely crafted, no less than modern products.

Previously, Xu Dan would see adorable onesies worn by children on the street and feel very envious; now, his wish has finally come true.

He had a bodysuit, and so did Little Magpie.

He and Xiao Que'er went out wearing animal-themed bodysuits, and they were the coolest kids on the street.

Xu Dan ignored Zhu's teasing, reached down to take off his homemade mask, and untied the scarf that tightly covered his head and eyebrows. He thought Zhu would make fun of him, but to his surprise, when she saw her bald head and forehead without a single eyebrow, her previously smiling face turned serious, like the calm before a storm.

The smile on Zhu Yuxian's face vanished without a trace, replaced by a solemn expression.

Zhu stepped forward and examined his head and eyebrows. Her eyebrows shot up, and she angrily demanded, "What happened? Were you bullied?"

Zhu Yuxian's expression was also very unpleasant.

"No." Xu Dan shook his head and recounted his journey to the Toad Palace ruins in search of treasure, his fortuitous acquisition of the Nine Revolutions Primordial Embryo Technique, and his attempt to cultivate it. Afterward, he couldn't help but ask doubtfully, "Is my situation normal?"

"Normally, this situation does occur during the transformation process in Foundation Establishment, but I don't know if this is the case for you."

Shanzhu frowned slightly, her tone carrying a hint of uncertainty.

"Then I'll tell you about the cultivation method, and you can help me see if it conforms to the righteous path and if there are any side effects or anything like that."

"Okay, tell me about it." Shanzhu nodded.

Xu Dan took a deep breath, about to utter the incantation for the Nine Revolutions of the Primordial Embryo, but felt as if his throat was being tightly gripped by an invisible force. No matter how hard he tried, he could not utter the incantation.

In an instant, his face turned bright red, like a ripe tomato, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"What's wrong?" Shanzhu asked with concern, her eyes full of worry.

"I don't know why, but I can't seem to articulate the technique." Xu Dan frowned, his heart filled with doubt, unable to understand why such a strange thing was happening.

Upon hearing this, Shanzhu and Zhu Yuxian exchanged glances, as if engaging in a silent communication.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Yuxian quickly walked to the side, took out a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, placed the pen and paper in front of Xu Dan, and gestured for him to write down the cultivation method.

However, when Xu Dan picked up the brush, the ink-laden tip about to touch the paper, his mind went completely blank. The few words he had about the Nine Revolutions of the Primordial Embryo seemed to have been blown away by a mysterious wind; no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't recall them.

"Strange, what's going on? I can't say it, and I can't write it down. This technique seems a bit strange, not a righteous one," Xu Dan muttered.

"That's not the case."

Zhu shook her head and explained, "In this world, some cultivation techniques seem to be born with a spirit and will spontaneously choose their masters."

Aside from the cultivator, no one else can fathom its secrets. Even if the cultivator dies, the secrets of the technique will not be revealed. In the past, some people tried every means to obtain the technique from those who possessed it, but all their attempts ultimately failed. Over time, no one dared to covet it anymore. Now it seems that the technique you obtained belongs to this category. Generally, those who possess this type of technique have limitless future achievements. Congratulations!

"What's there to congratulate me on? Look at my head, I've lost all my hair and eyebrows."

Xu Dan quipped, then asked, "Sister, does this technique have any side effects?"

"I don't know, we'll have to check to find out."

"Then please take a look at it for me quickly," Xu Dan said impatiently.

"Take off your clothes first."

Xu Dan did as instructed, took off his unique long-haired cow bodysuit, and sat quietly on a chair to the side.

Zhu walked over with light steps, stretched out her fair and jade-like hand, and gently pressed her hand on his head, her movements as gentle as if she were touching a precious treasure.

"Now circulate the cultivation technique you are practicing," Ya Zhu said gently.

Xu Dan closed his eyes and began to silently recite the incantation for the Nine Revolutions of the Primordial Embryo.

Last night, he successfully completed the first transformation of his bloodline. His blood became more viscous than before, like a surging river flowing through his veins, each flow seemingly carrying endless power.

Within the body, there is actually no clear and distinct boundary between blood and flesh.

In many places, blood is contained within the flesh, and the blood is also wrapped deep within the flesh.

Blood circulated throughout his body, slowly seeping into his flesh, and the second cycle officially began. At this moment, Xu Dan felt as if countless tiny insects were crawling inside his body, causing both itchiness and pain, but fortunately, his will was strong, and he could barely endure it, although a large amount of sweat had already appeared on his forehead.

"Okay, stop now!"

Suddenly, Shanzhu's gentle voice rang in my ears.

Xu Dan immediately stopped cultivating, but for some reason, he felt unusually hungry, as if he hadn't eaten for many days. He quickly took out a few beast meat balls from his storage bag and ate them.

"Let's eat this!"

Zhu handed over a delicate little jade bottle, which was crystal clear and shimmered with a soft light in the sunlight.

Xu Dan reached out and took the jade bottle, opened the stopper without saying a word, poured out a pill, and swallowed it.

The moment the pill entered her throat, her body, which had been weak from hunger, instantly changed. It was as if a warm current flowed through her body, and her previously limp limbs regained their strength. Xu Dan was astonished, never expecting the pill to have such miraculous effects. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sister, what kind of pill is this? It's so effective!"

"Like the Holy Ten-Complete Elixir, it is specifically for replenishing what is depleted and exhausted."

Ya Zhu explained, then said, "I just checked your body, and there are no hidden dangers. Judging from your cultivation method and your current physical condition, the cultivation method you obtained should be a top-tier body-refining technique. Top-tier techniques all have some drawbacks, namely, they require a large amount of resources. Your ability to cultivate the first stage of the Nine Revolutions of the Primordial Embryo yesterday should be thanks to the Spiritual Stone Scripture you mentioned. Now that the spiritual energy in the Spiritual Stone Scripture has been exhausted, you must replenish resources if you want to cultivate further, and what just happened is the best proof of that."

"I'll give you some 'Perfect Ten Pills' and some 'Longevity Cauldron Jade Elixir Ointment' later. Apply the ointment and take one 'Perfect Ten Pills' in your mouth each time you cultivate; it will help."

"Thank you, sister," Xu Dan said gratefully.

"Why are you being so polite with your older sister? Come here and let your older sister give you a hug." Ya Zhu said, and without waiting for Xu Dan's reply, she opened her arms and picked him up.

"Wow, your skin has become so smooth and delicate!" Shanzhu exclaimed, as if she had discovered something amazing.

Upon hearing this, the immortals curiously gathered around, even reaching out to touch Xu Dan's skin, exclaiming in amazement, "It is indeed smoother than before."

"It must be a side effect of cultivation. I feel like I've shed a layer of skin." Xu Dan was speechless. These women found everything strange.

"Sigh, why can't I get a cultivation technique with these side effects? Look at how rough my skin has become from all the worldly troubles I've been dealing with all these years," Shanzhu said, bringing her face closer and gently rubbing against Xu Dan's face.

"Sister's face is as delicate as a newborn baby's, where is it rough?" Xu Dan quickly praised with a smile.

"What about me?" Zhu Yuxian also came over and asked expectantly.

"Sisters too, how do you two maintain your youth and beauty? It's a pity I'm still young, otherwise I would definitely marry both of you." Xu Dan said with a regretful expression, as if he really missed out on the most precious things in the world because of his young age.

"Hehehe, a little kid who hasn't even grown a full beard yet, and he wants to get married? That's hilarious."

Ya Zhu laughed so hard she almost fell over; her clear, melodious laughter echoed in the room like silver bells.

Seeing that the cultivation method he practiced had no side effects, Xu Dan finally felt relieved and much more relaxed.

Now that they were at Mingfeng Tower, they couldn't leave immediately. So, they began telling Shanzhu and the various immortals the legendary tales of the primordial era. The stories of the primordial era were like a vast and boundless starry sky, an extremely long novel, and to tell them all in a short time was simply a pipe dream. Fortunately, the story was told in segments, which could be told separately or together, so it wasn't too troublesome.

After telling the story, Xu Dan had a sumptuous lunch with Shan Zhu and Zhu Yuxian before taking his leave.