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Chapter 814 - 681: Digging a Pit [Seeking Subscriptions, Seeking Monthly Tickets]_2

Chapter 814: Chapter 681: Digging a Pit [Seeking Subscriptions, Seeking Monthly Tickets]_2

Yu Guangyun paused in the middle of speaking and then said excitedly, "Thank you, Master, your disciple will surely not let you down."

Wang Zijia said no more. With a wave of his hand, Yu Guangyun turned into a flickering page from a book and disappeared in the forbidden land.

Wang Zijia looked at the Heart and Eye Orb Staff in front of him, his lips curving into a slight smile.

At least it’s a tenth-rank Spirit treasure’s biological armor component. Even in the Central Immortal Domain, this is quite an extravagant treasure!

However, he still didn’t immediately attempt to use it; after all, according to Ice Frost’s information, among the Twelve Pillar God Equipments, both eyeballs could track the Heart.

And the right eyeball, it was said, had disappeared along with the Heart.

If that’s really the case, then there’s a not so small possibility that this right eyeball is now in the hands of an Immortal from the Three Pure Ones.

Of course, it might also be in the hands of some monk in the East Wilderness, considering the number of people who raided the Secret Realm at that time.

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The next morning, while Wang Zijia was still performing his morning exercises, Zhu Qi arrived.

Wang Zijia paid no attention to her and kept practicing his Fist Technique. Zhu Qi silently watched him.

After a short while, Wang Zijia finished his routine and, looking at Zhu Qi, said, "You’re early!"

"Master, didn’t you say you wanted to meet with the Celestial Immortals of the Three Sects? I thought I’d come early," Zhu Qi immediately replied.

At this time, the servants from the Yu Family brought over Spirit Food for breakfast.

Because of the suppression of their Dao Bodies in the East Wilderness, even seventh-rank Immortals couldn’t always fast and needed to eat something every ten days or half a month.

Naturally, most Great Cultivators would opt to keep a stockpile of Spirit Fruits and Jade Liquor in their pockets to meet their life necessities.

However, Wang Zijia had maintained the habit of having three meals a day, and therefore he continued with it.

"Master, I see you practicing this Fist Technique every day. Is it some kind of ancient Secret Art?" Zhu Qi, sitting next to Wang Zijia, hesitated for a moment and voiced the question that she had been pondering for a long time.

After all, she had watched for so long and hadn’t seen anything special about this Fist Technique.

Wang Zijia shook his head with a smile and said nonchalantly, "No, it’s not. Just as you see, it’s only an ordinary Fist Technique, a habit formed in my early years. If you’re interested, you can try it out."

Zhu Qi was dumbstruck by the answer to the question she had struggled with for so long.

Wang Zijia wasn’t lying, indeed it was a habit, but a necessary one.

Most of his cultivation was obtained by frequently exchanging medicinal effects; the Weights that allowed him freedom all over his body were accumulated through practicing the Fist Technique. If he stopped, where else would he find free Weights to exchange?

After all, The Fundamental Rule of the Balance was that Weights that had already been exchanged once required the addition of free Weights to participate in the exchange again. Not too many were needed, but they were mandatory.

However, this unceasing daily practice, akin to Cultivation in Zhu Qi’s view, naturally seemed to her like a Secret Art.

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The two didn’t speak any further, and after he finished breakfast,

Wang Zijia summoned the Blood Cloud Demon Jade Shuttle, turning it into a cloud just the right size for celebrating.

"Master, whom shall we look for?" Zhu Qi asked in the sky.

Wang Zijia had already thought it through and, without hesitation, replied, "It won’t be easy for either you or me to meet with a Celestial Immortal directly."

"Moreover, I heard that the affairs with the Taiching Palace Relics and the Ancient Ruin in the Void are nearing completion, and the few Celestial Immortals are probably busy refining the Secret Realm, crafting Dongtian Immortal Implements, so as to bring them back to the Central Immortal Domain."

"Under such circumstances, it’s even harder to meet them. What we need to do cannot pass through too many lips."

"I gave it some thought, and I feel we should head to Painting Sword Peak. After all, we have had contact with only two Great Cultivators from the Three Sects."

"Among them, Xuan Ying of Shangqing is slightly easier to approach than Zhuge Wenxiong of Yuqing."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qi nodded and said, "I’ll follow your lead, Master!"

Having agreed, they headed in one direction.

Both knew that the reason Wang Zijia brought Zhu Qi along was not so she could give advice.

Wang Zijia’s cultivation was merely at the level of Crossing Tribulation; seeking an Immortal Venerate with such cultivation meant respect would be out of courtesy, while being ignored would be in line with proper conduct.

But with Zhu Qi on his side, and even if she showed the utmost respect, the situation would be completely different.

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Each of the Three Sects, or rather every notable faction in the Central Immortal Domain, had a branch in the East Wilderness.

However, Painting Sword Peak was not the headquarters of the Shangqing lineage in the Eastern Desolation; the headquarters of the Shangqing lineage in the Eastern Desolation was in the Southern Territory, and the current issue took place in the Northern Region.

As Xuan Ying Dao was arranged to deal with some matters, it was natural for him to take up temporary residence in the nearby Painting Sword Peak.

Although Painting Sword Peak and Sanyuan City were both located in the Northern Region, the distance between them was considerable, but for the full-speed flight of an Immortal Tool, it was just a matter of an hour.

Just as noon approached, the two arrived at their destination.

The pale golden sunlight of noon bathed the Earth, and in the distance stood a steep, peculiar mountain peak, solitary and standing amidst a plain.

The mountain peak was quite strange, as if it had been split vertically in half by a sword, leaving only one side remaining.

One side of the mountain was straight and sheer, while the other side was a normal mountain peak.

Upon a closer look, the steep side bristled with various Sword Tools, forming a massive Sword Formation that not only provided defense but also nurtured these swords.

Surrounding the mountain was a vast city on a plain, filled entirely with disciples of the Shangqing Sect.

What set this place apart from others was the high population of sword cultivators; amongst the disciples of various cultivation levels flying in the sky, half were riding on flying swords.

This was also a characteristic of the Shangqing lineage, the largest Sword Dao sect within Shen Hong

— It was considered the leader of Shen Hong Sword Dao!

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Looking on indifferently, the two soared into the Sect’s domain.

"We’ve seen Zhu Qi Immortal Venerate and Elder Yun Zhong!"

As Wang Zijia had not restrained the power of his Immortal Tool, and Zhu Qi had done nothing to conceal her presence, a welcoming party composed purely of God Monarchs hastily approached from afar.

Leading them was a Primordial Spirit.

"Welcome, esteemed elders, to our Painting Sword Peak!"

Wang Zijia and Zhu Qi nodded slightly in response, their faces showing gentle smiles and an amiable demeanor.

Without waiting for further exchange, two Tribulation Crossing Cultivators hurried over, likely equivalents of the Dean of the Etiquette Institute, existing as Big Shots in charge of reception.

Bowing to Wang Zijia, they became acquainted with each other and then asked, "What brings the two elders to our Painting Sword Peak?"

Wang Zijia did not speak, and Zhu Qi smiled as she produced an order symbol, saying, "Is Brother Dao Xuan Ying present? We left in a hurry last time, neglecting proper courtesy. He had invited us before his departure, and now we have come for a visit."

The leading Tribulation Crossing Cultivator paused for a moment, then respectfully said, "Your timing is perfect, elders. Uncle Dao just finished his business and returned to the peak the day before yesterday, and today he is resting."

Maintaining her charming smile, Zhu Qi asked, "We are not intruding, are we?"

"Immortal Venerate Zhu, you are far too polite. It’s our honor to have you visit our Painting Sword Peak; we would welcome you even if we had to sweep the floor ourselves, where could there be any intrusion. This way, please!"

Throughout the conversation, a group led Wang Zijia and Zhu Qi towards the summit of Painting Sword Peak.

All the while, it was Zhu Qi who dealt with the pleasantries, though only Wang Zijia, who was of the Tribulation Crossing level, maintained a breezy and nonchalant air, as if letting Zhu Qi attend to him.

As a result, no one dared to strike up a conversation with him.

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Suddenly, Wang Zijia and Zhu Qi were arranged to be in a gazebo at the edge of the cliff dedicated to entertaining guests.

The mountain was tall, and with the cliff not far away, the view extended to rolling clouds, giving the impression of residing above the clouds; the entire scene was exceptionally pleasant, an ideal spot for discussions and tea tasting.

"It really is Zhu Daoist friend and your companion. Why didn’t you inform me before your arrival?" Soon after, Dao Xuan Ying arrived in a hurry.

"We came unannounced, our apologies!" Zhu Qi replied with a smile.

"I am the one who should apologize for inadequate hospitality," Dao Xuan Ying politely remarked before opening the subject, "Last time Daoist friend made a sudden breakthrough and had to leave in haste, today..."

As the three settled down, Dao Xuan Ying greeted them with warmth, though most of his attention was on Zhu Qi. Wang Zijia spent most of the time sipping tea and only occasionally responding, remaining calm and composed.

After half a moment, once everyone became familiar with each other, Zhu Qi steered the conversation towards the matter at hand.

"In truth, our unannounced visit today is because I have some matters for which I wish to trouble Daoist brother."

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