Immortality Path: From the Blind Man at the Pharmacy
Chapter 122 - 93, 94. Gathering all her strength, Ling stands tall, traveling with neither immortal nor ghost (Big Chapter - Seeking Subscriptions)_3

Chapter 122: 93, 94. Gathering all her strength, Ling stands tall, traveling with neither immortal nor ghost (Big Chapter - Seeking Subscriptions)_3

"However, he soon grew suspicious again, ’Our estate once lent the "Grass Sea Astonished Snake Form" half a scroll to Shi Yi...’

Song Cheng admitted openly, ’I have not seen that cultivation technique. The Dharma Method I am practicing now is purely from memory. Could it be that it coincidentally overlaps with your estate’s method?’

If he admitted now, it would be like directly leading both the County Magistrate and County Inspector of Shanghe County to disaster.

Ouyang Sha said, ’Overlap? Not really, I was just asking casually.’

Inwardly, he shook his head, discarding the previous suspicion, merely considering it a coincidence. After all, how could there be someone in this world capable of coincidentally matching the subsequent corresponding cultivation technique to create against his estate’s "Grass Sea Astonished Snake Form"?

Seeing his hesitation, Song Cheng pressed on, taking advantage, ’Estate Master, strong enemies now surround us, and the Ghost Tide surges fiercely. A little more strength could mean a little more hope of survival.

I swear, the method you, Estate Master Ouyang, pass on to me will not enter a second person’s ears. Should I break this promise, may my mind be plagued by demons, never progressing in cultivation.’

In times of peace, Ouyang Sha would definitely not have exchanged the techniques.

But now, he understood the situation.

Only by continuously enhancing oneself could any power have hope of survival.

Moreover...

Ouyang Sha suddenly fixed his gaze on Song Cheng, saying, ’Let’s have a match, let me see it.’

Song Cheng smiled and said, ’Yes.’

...

...

Moments later.

Ouyang Sha looked at this young man as if he were a monster.

He was defeated.

Utterly defeated.

The name of prodigy was well-deserved.

Suddenly, this Estate Master said, ’If you wish to become my son-in-law now, I would still welcome it.’

Song Cheng laughed heartily, ’We are deeply in love, and my wife is pregnant, I ask the Estate Master for forgiveness.’

Unless necessary, he would never add anything.

This was his way of choosing a partner.

Ouyang Sha looked at him.

Sighed and said, ’Oh well, let such a rare prodigy learn it, it wouldn’t disgrace the Ouyang family’s Dharma Method.

As for that reading it once and demonstrating it once, it’s not necessary.

I will teach you myself, considering it forming a good relationship.’

Song Cheng repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

Presently, one spoke while the other listened.

After a while, this reversed.

In this way, it continued until evening without stopping.

After imparting the cultivation technique to Song Cheng, Ouyang Sha then took up pen and ink on the spot.

Song Cheng recited, and he personally wrote.

Then they toiled until late at night.

As Ouyang Sha inscribed the last word, spread open to carefully scan it once more, exclaiming in delight, ’Brother Song’s Dharma Method is truly wonderful! It seems you are indeed fated with the Ouyang family.’

Song Cheng laughed and said, ’Receiving the teachings of Estate Master Ouyang, I too feel an inexplicable closeness.’

Ouyang Sha suddenly said, ’Since we are so fated, why not become sworn brothers?’

Being a major force, with their most valued cultivation technique passed on, one felt uneasy not trying to connect.

Marriage alliance was unachievable, so they turned to sworn brotherhood.

Song Cheng stood up, made a bow, and with a smile said, ’I seek what I cannot achieve... it’s just...’

’Just what?’ Ouyang Sha asked.

Song Cheng said, ’I have a sworn younger brother named Zhao Hua, I wonder...’

Ouyang Sha couldn’t recall this person, but since he was Song Cheng’s sworn brother and Song Cheng mentioned him separately, he thought for a moment and said, ’Alright, together then.’

Song Cheng said, ’Thank you, Big Brother.’

He had plans in mind.

If he couldn’t form a marriage alliance with the Ouyang family, then Hua... who knows if it might work.

Even if not, it wouldn’t matter.

Hua was exceptional in handling matters, a genius from the gray areas. The Ouyang family is in a similar situation, so they should get along well.

Ouyang Sha, hearing him call ’Big Brother,’ laughed heartily, ’Alright, alright, let’s do it together then. The plums in my courtyard are in full bloom, crimson and white vying for brilliance, let’s become sworn brothers in the plum grove tomorrow.’

’Yes, Big Brother.’

Then, Ouyang Sha arranged for a carriage, having the Young Master of the Estate, who was his son, personally escort Song Cheng back to the An Family.

Song Cheng alighted the carriage, and the Young Master respectfully bid him farewell.

At that moment, Song Cheng suddenly remembered that he had originally planned to visit Madam Tong at the Pearl Mountain Taoist Temple today.

And now it was already late at night.

’Tomorrow morning then.’

Song Cheng’s mood was quite elated today.

He glanced at the panel, the [Cultivation Technique] column newly displayed a line of information,

Nine Poisons Secret Manual (Yellow Level Grade A) (Uninitiated (0/16))

And the probability he had for deducing the "True Form of Xuanwu" had shifted from the previous "six point four per thousand" to "twelve point eight per thousand."

This had barely reached the range that made attempting deduction possible.

If he completely mastered the superior cultivation techniques of the "Nine Poisons Secret Manual" and "True Form of Xuanwu," he would have nearly assimilated all the power he could currently digest.

Next, he would seek more lower-level techniques to perfect his power system.

Simultaneously, he needed to find a way to see if he could come into contact with "Mysterious" level power.

Taking a deep breath, Song Cheng walked leisurely into the An Residence.

In front of the residence, lanterns swayed gently in the cold wind, the blood-red light spilled like splashes of water on the bluestone path outside, exhibiting a somewhat stark and chilling red.

The crescent moon, like a hook, cast streams of inky-dark radiance.

The estate’s guards fawningly approached, ’Son-in-law, Taoist Temple Master Tong just returned.’

Song Cheng was taken aback, asked, ’How long has it been?’

The guard said, ’About the time it takes to burn an incense stick.’

Song Cheng nodded.

His mood grew even more joyful, he mused, ’I didn’t expect Jia and I to be so in sync, just as I thought of looking for her, she came looking for me.’

A surge of warmth rose from his abdomen, he quickened his pace, wishing to spend this beautiful night with Madam Tong.

Familiar with the place, he effortlessly reached the rear quarters.

As he pushed the door open, intending to find Madam Tong, he realized there was no need.

In his heart’s eye, the lone flame flickered faintly in the tearoom, yet it emitted immense brilliance, casting an eerie dynamic sense over the entire courtyard, as if the pavilion shadows were swaying, human figures twisting...