The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 367 - 366: Taking the Apprentice to Gain Experience

Chapter 367: Chapter 366: Taking the Apprentice to Gain Experience

Xie Jiuniang searched for three days.

She found more than a dozen bottles of Soul-Nourishing Pills.

As long as there was Soul-Nourishing Herb, Soul-Nourishing Pills could be refined, but their effect on healing the spiritual soul was very slight, and they were still priceless. This wasn’t particularly hard to come by and was about the same grade as the Foundation Establishment Pill. As for its effect on the Nascent Soul, it was almost nonexistent.

In addition, she found a Calming Pill.

It was found in the treasure vault of the Ao Family.

She also found two pieces of Soul-Nourishing Wood, one large and one small, whose quality was not very impressive, but better than nothing.

Xie Jiuniang complained, "Two major families, claiming ancient heritage, and this is all the soul-nourishing items they have."

"The master is right," Jian Lingyan, helping in the search, also felt it was meager.

Next to them, a small chubby hand ruffled through a pile of magic artifacts Xie Jiuniang had passed over and pulled out a bead.

"Beady, here."

Little Fatty handed the bead over to Xie Jiuniang.

Xie Jiuniang took it to inspect, "Is this a Soul Bead? A treasure that can hold the spiritual soul. However, once a person’s spiritual soul leaves the body, it means death. Unless absolutely necessary, I hope that my grandfather will never need to use this Soul Bead."

Little Fatty babbled an acknowledgment and nodded his little head, looking very cute.

They exited the Small Tortoise Shell.

Outside, there was a Sound Transmission Talisman, which after checking, she found to be from Chaoyan, "Disciple, I heard you were looking for a Medical Cultivator, what happened?"

"Master, my grandfather still has a breath of life left,"

Xie Jiuniang replied with a Sound Transmission Talisman.

After a while, Chaoyan appeared in the room, "What has happened?"

Xie Jiuniang explained the situation to Chaoyan, then led him into the Small Tortoise Shell. He stood in front of the Jade Coffin, examining the injuries of Clan Leader Xie.

After the examination, Chaoyan shook his head, "His Soul Source is severely damaged, and we can’t treat him here. We’ll wait until we return to the Sect and consult with Elder Yan, who specializes in healing the spiritual soul and has suffered Soul Source damage in the past."

If it had been anyone else, there might have been no hope of salvation, but Xie Jiuniang was different. She had Starwood, and Elder Yan had taken a piece of it before, as had the Vermilion Bird.

Had the Vermilion Bird not been in slumber, Chaoyan could have directly asked it.

Xie Jiuniang also remembered this.

Chaoyan added, "You’ve used Ice Soul Stone, so there’s no need to worry for now. Keep the Calming Pill and Soul-Nourishing Wood for now, and when we return to the Sect, we’ll see if they can be of use."

"When shall we return to the Sect?"

"Since we’re out, your master will take you to broaden your horizons. In half a month, the large auction held once every five years in the Southern Region will take place in Wanjiao City."

Chaoyan wanted to take his disciple around the Southern Region, otherwise the expenditure of Top Grade Spiritual Stones for the round trip would not be worthwhile.

Upon mentioning this, Xie Jiuniang was hesitant, causing Chaoyan to experience a pang of discomfort, "Speak your mind. Don’t hem and haw, it’s not like you."

"I was thinking about asking about the ancestors, yet I’m worried about asking something I shouldn’t."

"What about it?"

"About the ancestors using a great effort to save someone, are there any aftermath issues?"

"I thought you were pondering something else. Although there are some aftermath issues in the short term, it also earns a great amount of merit, which is also beneficial for the ancestors."

"What aftermath issues?"

"They can’t use their spiritual power for a year and a half," Chaoyan explained, seeing her ambiguity, he poked her forehead, "Anything else you want to ask?"

"With the ancestors in that state, is it possible that their lifespan..." Xie Jiuniang did not finish her sentence.

But what should be understood was clear enough.

Upon hearing this, Chaoyan’s expression became slightly rigid before turning serious, "The ancestor’s lifespan indeed isn’t much longer. This matter is a family secret, do not mention it to others, disciple."

Xie Jiuniang nodded solemnly, "I won’t say anything."

Immediately after, she asked, "I also have Longevity Fruits that can last a thousand years, would you like some?"

"The one you gave to your master last time has already been sent back to the clan," said Chaoyan. Pills of Lifespan Extension, refined from millennia-old Longevity Fruits, are barely useful for those at the peak of Divinity Transformation.

Xie Jiuniang then laid out a piece of Spiritual Marrow and a Spirit Crystal, "Master, does the old ancestor need these?"

Chaoyan felt his teeth sour again, "Keep them safe, keep them safe, hurry and keep them safe."

It truly is a challenge to one’s nature.

In the end, Chaoyan didn’t let her fool around, "The things you previously gave to the old ancestor are already enough, he wouldn’t accept more even if you gave them. Disciple ah, it’s not that our old ancestor has such high moral integrity, it’s that these favors become thinner every time they’re used."

The old ancestor exchanged a promise from his disciple.

It means that the favor has been repaid.

Xie Jiuniang understood what Chaoyan meant, "But I also brought out these things out of respect for you, Master."

"Hahaha..."

Chaoyan raised his sword-shaped eyebrows, scolded with a chuckle, "Alright already, having this intention is enough."

Indeed, it’s the little disciple that warms the heart.

The master and disciple duo left the Small Tortoise Shell and attended a family banquet that day. Xie Jiuniang once again enjoyed the spotlight, received a wave of gifts, had a delightful conversation with the younger members of the Nalan family, and gave out a round of Monkey Wine.

Of course, it wasn’t the especially expensive kind.

It was the ordinary Monkey Wine, the type Jian Lingyan used for bathing last time; however, this wine wasn’t cheap either, costing her seventy to eighty thousand Spirit Stones per jar, and it was considered a rare treasure in the outside world.

It was a present that she was quite proud to give to her peers.

A very normal part of daily social interaction.

The next day, Xie Jiuniang left the Nalan estate with Chaoyan.

Once they left the Nalan Family’s territory, the two changed their appearances. Xie Jiuniang now appeared to be a young man accompanying an elder from his household to gain experience.

Chaoyan took her to a nearby city’s trading company.

They rented two trained Griffins.

This was a feature of the Southern Region. The trading companies between cities allowed the renting of horses, cattle, donkeys, and carriages, as well as Immortal Cranes and Griffins, which were quite a bit more expensive.

Moreover, Rongsheng Trading Company had Flying Boat services, but they were exorbitantly expensive.

It’s better to rent a carriage or a flying beast.

Chaoyan didn’t take her directly to Wanjiao City, intending to let her travel and gain more experience, to ensure she didn’t come to the Southern Region without understanding the local culture and customs.

"When we approach some towns with rivers, we can also take the waterways," Chaoyan told his disciple about the local affairs.

Xie Jiuniang listened intently.

Some might say that as cultivators who can fly with swords and flying machines, why bother? But in this world, those without the innate ability or with poor abilities still make up the majority.

Sitting on the Griffin.

The flight was very smooth.

They reached the next city and handed over the Griffins to the trading company.

Chaoyan didn’t renew the rental and continued to travel with his disciple, guiding her on etiquette, the ways of the world, and potential pitfalls they might encounter outside.

After more than ten days, they arrived at Wanjiao City.

The auction event this time was held by the City Lord Residence.

The auction had filled every inn in the city, and finding a place to stay was difficult. As Xie Jiuniang was worrying, Chaoyan led her directly to a luxurious estate with a smile.

The guard at the door immediately addressed him as Young Master upon seeing the Token Chaoyan presented.

"The auction will be held tomorrow. You can rest here tonight and command the servants for anything you need," Chaoyan told Xie Jiuniang.

"Understood, Master,"

Xie Jiuniang followed a maid to an independent courtyard with pavilions, towers, bridges, and streams, exceptionally elegant.

And Chaoyan left, saying he was going to meet an old friend.