Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 258 - 175 Supreme Salvation of Close Relatives_1

Chapter 258: 175 Supreme Salvation of Close Relatives_1

"Taoist Friend Long, please have a seat and try this fine tea I just bought."

Ye Qing called Shen Long over to sit down and poured him a cup of tea.

Shen Long took a sip of the Spiritual Tea, finding it sweet and instantly felt revitalized.

"Excellent tea!"

Shen Long praised, then turned his gaze to Chan Master Xinkong and asked, "If I may, from which sect or temple does the master hail?"

"This humble monk comes from the Golden Buddha Sect in the Western Desert," Chan Master Xinkong replied with his hands pressed together.

Ye Qing brought out a beautifully crafted food box, presented the delicacies on the stone table, along with Spirit Fruit and Spirit Cake.

Ye Qing raised his teacup and said, "Today is a fortunate day to be gathered here with everyone. I toast to you all."

Shen Long and the other three raised their teacups, clinked them with Ye Qing’s, and drank in place of wine, downing the tea in one gulp.

After a cup of tea had settled in their stomachs, they began to chat leisurely, exchanging insights on cultivation. Shen Long inquired about the whereabouts of a third-stage Flood Dragon, but none of the four knew where to find one.

They chatted for a good half an hour, and then Ye Qing suggested exchanging cultivation resources, to which Shen Long and the others had no objections.

The items Ye Qing and the others brought out were mostly Monster Beasts Materials, nothing special. Shen Long traded a Demon Core for three third-stage inner cores of the Blood Clam Beast.

When it was Shen Long’s turn to trade, he took out dozens of third-stage Demon Cores, as well as Beast Hides, Poison Sacs, and other materials from Monster Beasts, saying, "I’d like to trade for a Jiuxia Beast’s Poison Sac, or other materials of equal value."

The effect of the Nine Curves Demon Tempting Scent at attracting Monster Beasts was very good, but Shen Long only had one stick, which he had already used up. To create more Nine Curves Demon Tempting Scent, he needed to concoct the Nine Curves Demon Tempting Powder.

Ye Qing and the others did not have the Jiuxia Beast’s Poison Sac, but they brought out other items for Shen Long to inspect, and he traded away some of his things.

Shen Long took out a golden Jade Slip, "Top-grade Elixirs in exchange for Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Fruit that nurtures the Divine Soul."

He opened the golden Jade Slip, and inside were three top-grade pills with varying effects.

"Top-grade Elixirs!"

The eyes of Ye Qing and the others blazed with excitement, but since they could not provide the Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Fruit that nurtures the Divine Soul, they brought out other items for Shen Long to look at, which he was not interested in.

Shen Long was somewhat disappointed and packed away the Elixirs and materials.

After chatting for a quarter of an hour, Shen Long and the others bid farewell and left.

"Chan Master Xinkong, please wait a moment."

Shen Long called out to Chan Master Xinkong.

"What guidance does Taoist Friend Long seek?"

Chan Master Xinkong asked gently.

"I would like to ask the master to perform a transcendence for a female ghost at the Core Formation Stage. The reward is three top-grade Elixirs, how about it?"

Shen Long said earnestly.

The female ghost he was talking about was his mother. She had lost her sense and only retained her fierce nature. Continuing to nourish her would only produce a Fierce Ghost, not his mother. It would be best to transcend her.

This kind of matter was more suitable for a Buddhist Cultivator.

"To transcend a female ghost! Where is this ghost?"

Chan Master Xinkong inquired.

"She’s at my place, what do you say?"

Shen Long asked.

"No problem, Taoist Friend Long, lead the way!"

Chan Master Xinkong agreed.

Shen Long brought Chan Master Xinkong to the Golden Bamboo Courtyard and activated the restriction.

He brought out the Profound Yin Banner and inserted a spell. Amidst a chorus of mournful ghostly cries, a fierce ghost flew out of the Profound Yin Banner, her face twisted ferociously.

"Amitabha Buddha!"

Chan Master Xinkong pressed his palms together, chanting sutras as the sound of Buddhist scripture echoed through the air.

The female ghost covered her ears to no avail and showed an expression of agony.

Golden rings of light flew from Chan Master Xinkong’s mouth, passing over the ghost’s body.

The female ghost’s form became translucent, and her gaze slowly regained clarity.

"Long’er! Is that you?"

The female ghost spoke.

"Mother, it’s me. I’ve avenged you and father. The enemy turned you into a fierce ghost, and I do not wish for you to become a malicious spirit that only knows slaughter. I’ve asked Chan Master Xinkong to help you transcend," Shen Long said sincerely.

Shen Long spoke with a look of grief on his face.

"You did the right thing. Knowing that you’re safe, mother can rest easy now, and she’ll join your father. Thank you very much, Master."

The female ghost thanked him with a smile, a kind smile appearing on her face.

"Benefactor, you need not be so polite. It is but my duty to perform such a service,"

Chan Master Xinkong said, producing a green wooden fish. He cast a spell into it and began chanting scriptures once more.

After half an hour, the chanting faded away, and Shen Long’s mother had been successfully consecrated.

"Master, does reincarnation exist in this world?"

Shen Long asked out of curiosity.

"Taoist Friend Long, if you believe, it exists; if you don’t, it doesn’t. The Buddha is the same. If you believe in the Buddha, then the Buddha exists. If you don’t believe, even if the Buddha stands before your very eyes, you will not think it is the Buddha,"

Chan Master Xinkong replied.

"You are right. I have learned something. Thank you,"

Shen Long took out a green jade box and handed it to Chan Master Xinkong.

"Taoist Friend Long, are you an Alchemist?"

Chan Master Xinkong courteously inquired.

Shen Long nodded and said, "Indeed, does Master Xinkong wish for my aid in Alchemy?"

Chan Master Xinkong had done him a great favor, and Shen Long was willing to help him with Alchemy.

Chan Master Xinkong nodded and took out a golden jade slip, handing it over to Shen Long.

Upon scanning the jade slip with his Divine Sense, Shen Long’s eyes showed a trace of surprise.

"Vajra Bone Tempering Pill! No problem, I can concoct it. How many materials have you prepared, Chan Master?"

Shen Long asked.

The Vajra Bone Tempering Pill was made primarily from the shell of a third-tier Flood Dragon turtle, which could strengthen one’s physical body. Shen Long could also make use of it.

"I only have one set of materials. I require ten top-grade elixirs in exchange, and here is the Leading Thunder Pearl from the inside of a Gold Thunder Turtle at the third-tier Late Stage as payment. What do you say, Taoist Friend Long?"

Chan Master Xinkong took out a green Storage Bag and a golden spherical pearl and handed them to Shen Long.

Shen Long held the golden spherical pearl up high, and deafening thunder rang out from the sky.

He quickly put away the Leading Thunder Pearl and said, "No problem. However, I do not wish for other daoists to know that I understand Alchemy. I hope you can keep this a secret on my behalf, Master."

"No problem,"

Chan Master Xinkong readily agreed.

After some idle chat, Chan Master Xinkong took his leave.

Shen Long entered a secret chamber, took out the Scarlet Crow Cauldron and Alchemy Materials, and started the Alchemy process.

Before long, a faint scent of medicine permeated the room.

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In a secluded estate, Chu Buyu and a handsome golden-shirted young man sat in a green Stone Pavilion, speaking about something.

"Junior Sister Chu, if you really can’t find out, just let it be. Don’t take it to heart. The Outer Sea is vast. If that guy decides to hide, how could we possibly find him? And besides, Senior Sister Song won’t blame you, so why bother?"

The golden-shirted young man advised.

"It’s a task assigned to me by my master, and I must complete it. You can stay and help if you like, or feel free to leave. I will continue to search."

Chu Buyu said earnestly.

"Fine, since you are willing to stay in the Outer Sea to search, I would be punished if I returned alone. I’ll accompany you for a bit longer and hope we can find him. But let me remind you, the Outer Sea is not like the Inner Sea; there are plenty of Nascent Soul Stage Evil Cultivators here. Don’t wander off from the marketplace by yourself. Staying in the marketplace is very safe,"

the golden-shirted young man cautioned.

"I don’t need you to tell me how to do my job! I have my own sense of measure."

Chu Buyu said nonchalantly.

"Alright then! Who asked you to be Senior Sister Song’s disciple!"

the golden-shirted young man said indifferently, standing up and taking his leave.

He stopped after a few steps and added, "By the way, Senior Sister Mu is also in the Outer Sea. Be careful around her; she has always disliked you and has a fondness for Senior Brother Xu. She regards you as a thorn in her side."

"I understand. You can go back and rest now!"

Chu Buyu replied.