Cultivation Begins From The Desert
Chapter 191 - 189: Fate Has Not Arrived (Thanks to the book friend "Do I Still Have a Chance?" for two generous rewards)

Chapter 191: Chapter 189: Fate Has Not Arrived (Thanks to the book friend "Do I Still Have a Chance?" for two generous rewards)

Golden Core!

It is said: Swallow a single golden core, and you will know that your life is not governed by heaven.

Countless cultivators, after learning the difficulties of cultivation, have a lifelong wish to form a golden core, enjoy a millennium of lifespan, and become an ancestor master of a sect.

Thus, one can die without regret!

Now, if only Zhouyang nods, the door to the golden core would completely open for him, and he will become a disciple of a Nascent Soul Stage Zhenren, rising above ten thousand cultivators!

Yet, Master Cyan Yang waited for nearly a quarter of an hour, but still did not receive Zhouyang’s answer.

This made him slightly narrow his eyes, gaze fixed on Zhouyang, as he slowly asked, "Why, are you unwilling?"

Zhouyang shuddered, then hurriedly bent deeply in a bow, and said in a hoarse voice, "Junior is terrified!"

Seemingly unanticipated that he would respond this way, Master Cyan Yang slightly squinted his eyes, unable to resist asking further, "Terrified? Terrified of what?"

"There are three reasons for junior’s terror. First, I fear that Zhenren’s words were merely a test for junior; second, I fear Zhenren has ulterior motives in accepting junior as a disciple; and third, I fear my own heart, for junior is truly moved by Zhenren’s words and genuinely wants to abandon parents, kin, and clan to serve under Zhenren’s tutelage!"

Zhouyang answered in a low tone, with a peculiar sense of sorrow in his voice.

Master Cyan Yang, however, was unmoved by his words, merely looked at him indifferently and asked, "So you still refuse my solicitation, is that right?"

"Honored by Zhenren’s kind offer, junior is profoundly grateful, yet junior was born into the Zhou Family, grew up with the Zhou Family, learned from the Zhou Family. The Zhou Family has bestowed not only the grace of life and upbringing but also gracious education and cultivation!"

"If now, because of Zhenren’s words, junior were to neglect the Zhou Family, perhaps owing to Profound Sun Immortal Sect and Zhenren’s esteemed name, they would not dare complain, but how could junior find peace of mind?"

"In the future, even if favored and nurtured by Zhenren to form the golden core, when faced with the heart demon tribulation upon forming a Nascent Soul, how would one face the internal interrogation?"

Zhouyang slightly raised his head, gazing at Master Cyan Yang, boldly questioning the Nascent Soul Zhenren, in stark contrast to his previous cautiousness.

And upon hearing his words, Master Cyan Yang suddenly laughed.

"Hahaha, indeed, I did not misjudge you. Although you hide it well, I know your ambition is vast, unwilling to merely become a Golden Core Stage cultivator!"

He burst into laughter, shaking his head, nodding, and continued, "You were both right and wrong. I was indeed testing you, but sincerely had intentions of taking you as a disciple, for you bear the Qianyang Treasure Body, second only to the Profound Sun Spirit Body, exceptionally suited to cultivate our sect’s fundamental technique, the ’Profound Sun Treasure Manual.’ It’s absolutely worthwhile for me to take you as a disciple!"

"However, your ambition is indeed great; even now, with just a Foundation Establishment cultivation, you’re already considering the heart demon tribulation faced during Nascent Soul formation. Know that even I only dared to think about Nascent Soul after forming the golden core!"

He sighed with regret, "It’s a pity, if your clan were in Liuyun Continent, I could have arranged for your clan cultivators to migrate to Daoxuan Country’s Spirit Mountain, letting you join me in cultivation without concerns. But alas, it seems fate hasn’t connected us enough!"

Listening to Master Cyan Yang’s words, Zhouyang’s face showed a series of changes, his emotions indescribably complex.

Just as Master Cyan Yang said, if the Zhou Family were not in the Boundless Sea of Sand Cultivation Realm but in Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, upon apprenticing Master Cyan Yang, Profound Sun Immortal Sect would certainly arrange for the Zhou Family’s cultivators and even some mortal descendants to reside in Daoxuan Country’s Spirit Mountain.

At that time, under the protection of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator’s direct disciple, the Zhou Family’s future would be immensely prosperous, becoming a Purple Mansion Clan would be virtually unquestionable.

Yet, as Master Cyan Yang said, neither he nor the Zhou Family had enough fate; fate has not arrived!

It’s not just him; Master Cyan Yang’s feelings are complex as well.

As a Nascent Soul Stage Zhenren, offering to accept a Foundation Establishment Cultivator as a disciple, only to be refused!

If word gets out, where would he save face!

Moreover, if Zhouyang could not be taken as a disciple, in the future, when Zhouyang grows, if Profound Sun Immortal Sect wants him to accomplish a great task, it wouldn’t just require immense sacrifices but might even benefit outsiders!

But accepting disciples is clearly not something to be forced; in the future, accomplishing that task would also require Zhouyang’s willing heart.

"Is the young girl inside your Dao Companion?"

While Zhouyang was overwhelmed with concerns, reflecting on the matter, Master Cyan Yang had swiftly regained composure, asking a question that puzzled Zhouyang.

"Um, um..."

Zhouyang blushed, hesitating without being able to articulate an answer.

Yet, seeing his demeanor, Master Cyan Yang evidently knew the answer, and immediately nodded, saying, "Nice, this girl’s spiritual root quality is good; in the future, as long as she has some opportunities, she would have a decent chance to form a golden core, making a matching pair with you!"

"However, I must warn you, do not break your Primordial Yang Body before forming your Golden Core just for temporary pleasure. Since you possess the Qianyang Treasure Body, this Primordial Yang Body will greatly benefit your future cultivation and can even increase your chances during Core Formation. It is best to wait until after you have formed your Golden Core to engage in dual cultivation with this girl!"

Zhouyang’s face turned even redder upon hearing this. Although he had originally planned as much, being told by someone else, especially an old Taoist who looked youthful despite his white hair, made him unable to hold back his embarrassment.

After all, even if you count his past life, he was still a true novice!

"Junior understands. Thank you, Zhenren, for the advice." He replied awkwardly, clearly absent-minded.

Fortunately, Master Cyan Yang, seeing his red face, did not say more on the matter. He pondered for a moment, then pulled out a blank jade scroll, left a message on it, and handed it to Zhouyang.

"I noticed that the cultivation technique your Dao Companion uses is very ordinary and may not be beneficial for her future cultivation. Take this jade scroll to the Profound Sun Pavilion to see the Head Shopkeeper Xu Zhengyang, and let him pick a high-tier technique from their collection for your Dao Companion to switch to."

After doing all this, the old Taoist’s figure moved, and in an instant, he disappeared from Zhouyang’s sight, leaving only a shimmering voice echoing in Zhouyang’s ears.

"Cultivate well. After forming your Golden Core, come to the Profound Sun Immortal Sect to find me. Also, there’s no need for you to attend my Nascent Soul Ceremony, to avoid other Nascent Soul cultivators discovering your Qianyang Treasure Body!"

Just like that, he left?

Zhouyang blinked and looked at the empty peach grove, finally confirming that Cyan Yang Daoist had truly gone.

Then he finally breathed a sigh of relief!

The arrival of Cyan Yang Daoist today was completely unexpected for him, and today’s events were indeed the most thrilling he had ever experienced in his life.

Yes, thrilling!

A Foundation Establishment cultivator rejected an invitation to become a disciple from a Nascent Soul Zhenren, and instead of being angry, the Nascent Soul Zhenren even gave him a high-tier cultivation technique. If this isn’t thrilling, then what is?

That was a Nascent Soul Zhenren!

Even within the Profound Sun Immortal Sect, it was a matter of luck for Foundation Establishment cultivators to meet a Nascent Soul Zhenren. Without good fortune, one might never see a Zhenren in their lifetime.

Yet now, Zhouyang not only met such a Nascent Soul Zhenren, but he also refused the offer to be taken as a disciple!

Who would believe such a story even if it were told?

"And moreover, Cyan Yang Zhenren didn’t even ask me about how to handle the Blood Nether relics. Doesn’t this mean that he has tacitly agreed that those things belong to me?"

Thinking of this, Zhouyang beamed with joy.

Although he had already considered those items as his own, in strict terms, Cyan Yang Zhenren should rightfully be their true owner since he was solely responsible for slaying Blood Nether.

"And this jade scroll, Ying’Er is lucky. With such a large Profound Sun Pavilion shop, finding a suitable high-tier cultivation technique for her shouldn’t be a problem, right?"

Looking at the jade scroll in his hand, Zhouyang’s smile widened.

Cyan Yang Zhenren said that Xiao Ying would have a considerable chance of Core Formation in the future. Doesn’t that mean opening the Purple Mansion should hardly be an issue?

This combined with his near-assured ability to open the Purple Mansion means that the Zhou Family would then also be like the Chen Family, having a pair of dual Purple Mansion cultivators, right?

Then, as if recalling something, he abruptly directed his gaze toward the stone table where Cyan Yang Zhenren had been sitting, "Right, and these two spiritual peaches. Even though I’m not sure of their grade, since they come from Cyan Yang Zhenren, they must be extraordinary spiritual objects. Conveniently, one for me and one for Ying’Er!"

Thinking this, he immediately packed the two spiritual peaches into a jade box and placed them into his storage bag. After looking back at the cave behind him, he grabbed the jade scroll given by Cyan Yang Zhenren and left the cave heading towards the Profound Sun Pavilion.

As the saying goes, don’t waste your power when you have it.

Although Cyan Yang Zhenren mentioned only to bring the jade scroll to ask Head Shopkeeper Xu Zhengyang to choose a high-tier technique, Zhouyang believed that if he mentioned needing spiritual elixirs, Head Shopkeeper Xu would certainly arrange everything for him.

Although doing so might come across as leveraging his newfound status arrogantly, it felt incredibly satisfying!

As for why Cyan Yang Zhenren was so kind to him, Zhouyang didn’t delve deeply into it.

There is no unmotivated affection in this world. Cyan Yang Zhenren’s kindness must be because he valued something in him, most likely his possession of the "Qianyang Treasure Body."

Considering that the other party twice mentioned he should see him after forming his Golden Core, it was clear that whatever task they wanted him to undertake required him to wait until then to have the qualifications to know.

So why bother thinking so much now?

It’s best to take advantage of the opportunity to secure these benefits firmly in hand first.