Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 998 - 854 Grilled Meat

Chapter 998: Chapter 854 Grilled Meat

When Ji Feixue visited Fang Xi’s Dongfu again, her mindset was entirely different.

Last time, Fang Xi had been just another cultivator in the middle stage of Integration like her.

But this time, Fang Xi had become one of the ’Five Sons of Human Race,’ one of the five most powerful figures under the Mahayana monks of the human race.

In her demeanor, there was an inevitable trace of reverence.

Not until she saw Fang Xi, with disheveled hair, sitting cross-legged in the bamboo forest in front of a black flame roasting meat, did Ji Feixue smile, adjusting her mindset.

On the roasting rack, a piece of meat was being cooked, golden brown and dripping with oil, emanating an inviting aroma.

More importantly, was there a hint of sandalwood scent amidst the aroma?

"Ji, you’ve had a hard time setting up the array. How about trying this roasted meat?"

Upon seeing Ji Feixue, Fang Xi immediately revealed a smile, "I have even obtained a few bottles of ’Seven-Star Wine’ from Zhai Xingzi. Drinking wine and roasting meat are indeed one of life’s greatest pleasures!"

"Then I shall respectfully comply," she replied.

Ji Feixue sat down too, lifted her veil, took a bite of the roasted meat, and her eyes immediately widened.

The roasted meat was fatty without being greasy, tender and juicy, with an excellent taste—no need to go into details.

More importantly, after ingesting it, a warm current rose from her belly and flowed throughout her body.

As an Integration cultivator, even without a focus on body refining, her physical strength was inconceivable.

Yet Ji Feixue actually felt her body grow stronger!

Not only that, sandalwood fragrance began to emanate from her body, starting to repair numerous extremely minute injuries, and even dispelling toxins...

"This Spirit Food... probably rivals a seventh-grade elixir."

Ji Feixue, without realizing it, had finished her portion of roasted meat, her eyes full of emotion, "Your attainments in the way of Spirit Food, I’m afraid, are not lesser than that of arrays."

"Although I dabble in the skills of a Spiritual Chef, I have yet to reach such a level; the key is the quality of the ingredients," said Fang Xi with a slight smile, sipping some Seven-Star Wine.

"Hmm?"

Ji Feixue seemed to have thought of something, covering her lips in surprise, "Sandalwood... elephant meat... could it be?"

"That’s right, this is the meat of Saint Lu Xing... It’s a seventh-grade top-quality ’Six-tooth Heaven Elephant’... Naturally infused with the scent of sandalwood, truly a great ingredient."

Fang Xi seemed to still be enjoying it, "Today, I’ve only used the ordinary leg meat... Near the elephant’s Demon Pill, that ring of meat was nurtured by the pill energy, the essence of its entire body, shining like gems, radiating light, the taste is truly incomparable..."

Unfortunately, that ring of gem-like meat has been polished clean by myself...

He sighed and then said, "Since you like it, take a few tens of thousands of jin back with you, and have a good taste..."

"Thank you, Sir. How could I ever repay such kindness?"

Ji Feixue’s eyes were almost dripping with gratitude.

She had been ambushed by Saint Lu Xing and nearly met her demise, the greatest peril she had ever faced!

If not properly dealt with, it had the potential to become a Heart Demon.

Now she could feast on the flesh of her foe, how exhilarating?

Even if there were some obstructions in her Dao Heart, they could now be wholly removed.

"Coincidentally... I’ve recently acquired an Array Map, but it has some imperfections, and I need to consult with you..."

Fang Xi was unabashed about asking for help, pulling out the Taiyi Sutra, and an array pattern emerged.

"Hmm?"

Ji Feixue, also an Array Taoist, was deeply moved upon seeing a corner of the array, "Is this... a ninth-grade Immortal Array?"

"Exactly... This array was originally set up in an Immortal Mansion, but unfortunately, it was inherently damaged in one corner... and later some parts were dismantled, destroying quite a bit. I’ve been trying to restore it to its full extent..."

Fang Xi furrowed his brow, "If we can complete this array... it may be of great help for the upcoming siege by the Monster Clan. I request your assistance!"

"I shall not shirk my duty!" Ji Feixue answered solemnly.

This fragmented Immortal Array was naturally an achievement Fang Xi had obtained from Zhai Xingzi.

Times had changed!

With his identity as one of the Five Sons of Human Race, a single command from him, and those Returning to Emptiness sects would definitely not dare to disobey.

What’s more, he had also promised protection, and to the Returning to Emptiness cultivators from the nearby star domains who had benefited from the overseas Immortal Mansions, seeing such an easy way to connect with one of the Five Sons of Human Race, they flocked as if crazed.

This made it easy for Fang Xi to gather the incomplete Array Map offered by Li Ruoling.

But even so, the ninth-grade Immortal Array still had deficiencies.

Fang Xi was unperturbed, prepared to use his own wisdom to try to complete it.

Ji Feixue was indeed a good helper in this regard.

"...To restore an Immortal Array is extremely difficult!"

After pondering for a while, Ji Feixue then said, "But since you have managed to get a largely complete Array Map and some dismantled array components, it’s worth a try... However, the array that we restore will probably only be about the level of an eighth-grade."

"An eighth-grade is already enough," Fang Xi responded.

Fang Xi smiled in response.

If the ’Nine Netherworld Underworld River Mysterious Sand Array’ could be upgraded to the eighth rank, or even the quasi-eighth rank level, how formidable would the ’Mysterious Dark Banner’ be? And how sharp would the ’Mysterious Dark Removes Calamity and Darkness Divine Light’ become?

’If it’s possible to temporarily reduce the cultivation of a Mahayana monk, even if only for a moment... then they would fall within the slaughtering range of my true self.’

That’s the terror of the ’Jiuqu Yellow River Three Flowers Immortal Array’.

Even if one’s cultivation realm is higher than Fang Xi, it can forcefully reduce the cultivation, allowing for a direct, forceful kill!

Of course, things may not go so smoothly; hence, first weakening the enemy’s fortune to expose more flaws is the sensible thing to do.

’Thank heaven for Ji Feixue’s layering array techniques...’

’Having made substantial progress in the united array path recently... Once the ’Nine Netherworld Underworld River Mysterious Sand Array’ is perfected, the true ’Jiuqu Yellow River Three Flowers Immortal Array’ can be comprehended...’

With his God Path incarnation regularly comprehending the major rules and nurturing him in return, Fang Xi’s achievements in the array path and the Taoist of Talisman have been skyrocketing.

After all, both arrays and talismans are founded on array patterns and talisman scripts.

And these array patterns and talisman scripts... are also the legacy of senior cultivators interpreting the Heavenly and Earthly Laws.

One could say, at such a stage of cultivation, it’s somewhat like reaching the same destination by different paths within the three thousand Dao...

...

As the number one Array Master of Heaven Origin City, Ji Feixue inspired Fang Xi greatly.

It’s a pity that the lady is burdened with heavy duties.

After setting up the ’Sky Demon Blood Transformation Array’, she had to rush about non-stop, checking the Array Eyes, finding faults and fixing them...

Fang Xi managed to glean much experience from her, and he succeeded in transforming from the ’Void Transforms The Plough of The Seven Stars of The Dark Realm’ to the ’Void Transmute Darkish Plough’s Head, Seven Star Dais’, reaping significant benefits.

One day.

He arrived above a cluster of golden palaces on Immortal Jade Mountain.

The palaces spread across more than ten acres, situated near the summit.

Above the main hall, a plaque with ’Jinfan Residence’ was written in three Sanskrit golden characters using Ancient Seal Script.

Upon Fang Xi’s arrival, the two monks on duty immediately brought their hands together and greeted him, "We’ve seen Lord Qing Hezi!"

"Please announce my visit; just say that Qing Hezi has come to call."

Fang Xi observed the proper etiquettes.

One of the attendants hurried off, and before long, a golden light appeared, within which stood a young monk with rosy lips and white teeth: "Qing Hezi, you’ve finally arrived..."

Fang Xi swept the area with his Divine Consciousness and noticed that it was Jin Gangzi himself, not his Vajra Prajna incarnation. He smiled lightly: "Recently, I have been in seclusion, comprehending arrays, making Daoist Jin Gangzi wait for a long time; indeed, it is my fault. I offer this gift as an apology."

He made a gesture with his hand, and a blue Storage Bag flew out from his sleeve into the hands of Jin Gangzi.

Jin Gangzi scanned the bag with his Divine Consciousness and saw that it was filled with the meat of the ’Six-tooth Heaven Elephant’. His expression changed: "Sir, your consideration is appreciated. This will greatly aid my body refining; I can only gladly accept..."

Fang Xi laughed heartily, descended his Escape Light, and walked into Jinfan Residence with Jin Gangzi.

Inside Jinfan Residence, the furnishing was quite simple and plain. Behind the palace, lush with dense greenery and radiant with golden light, grew a patch of golden bamboo.

"Golden Brahma Demon Exterminating Bamboo?"

Fang Xi glanced at the bamboos, each standing tall and straight with leaves like gold plates, each shimmering with Sanskrit golden characters; he couldn’t help but sigh, "Daoist Jin Gangzi has taken great pains. Such spiritual bamboos are ancient and rare, extremely effective against the Monster Clan... I wonder if you could spare me a few?"

This type of spiritual bamboo wasn’t available in the Earth Immortal Spirit Realm.

"These bamboos are specially sought by this monk and watered with ’Nine Heavens Purified Spirit Water’, precisely for dealing with the Monster Clan. They are not easily grown, and I could not bear to give them away to some cultivators who have asked before, but since it is you who asks, I will have some people send a few to your Dongfu later..."

Jin Gangzi smiled faintly, then continued, "Sir, you really are frugal. After becoming one of the Five Sons, you clearly could reside beside me, yet you still prefer living in your former Dongfu."

"After all, I’m just in the Middle Stage of Integration and lack substantial support; also, having been promoted during wartime, it’s a bit difficult to convince everyone."

Fang Xi replied with a light smile, seemingly untroubled.

He did not particularly value the honor of being one of the Five Sons of Human Race.

However, he was not opposed to it either.

Those Mahayana monks wanted to lift him up with this position.

Little did they know that Fang Xi brought out this heterodox incarnation to dedicate himself to the human race.

Should he die on the battlefield, it would truly embody the saying, "Having given his all and fulfilling his duty..."

After all, if a heterodox incarnation dies, it would not be heartrending.

Jin Gangzi fell slightly silent, then invited Fang Xi to sit in a small cottage, where they watched the dancing shadows of the bamboo outside. Jin Gangzi personally brewed some tea: "Daoist Qing Hezi, if you have any questions, I shall respond without reservation..."

He clearly knew of Fang Xi’s character, not one to seek an audience without a cause, and was very straightforward in his approach.

Fang Xi appreciated such directness, took a sip of Spiritual Tea, and asked, "Of the Five Sons of Human Race, I have met three. May I ask about the last one, ’Changqingzi’?"

"That individual..."

Jin Gangzi seemed to delve into his memories: "Talented as the deep rivers and treacherous mountains, with keen interest in the explorations of the Lower Realm... He was once the prime candidate for Mahayana breakthrough. But for some unknown reason, he has been rather quiet for the past two thousand years... It is rumored that his very foundation was somehow damaged, and it could likely affect his future breakthrough." He finished speaking and looked meaningfully at Fang Xi.