Chapter 130

Chapter 130: Crossing the Void

In the Bi Yan Cave.

Everyone gathered together.

Zhou Taiyuan, seated at the head, slowly stood up and walked down.

He first looked at Chen Ansheng and said appreciatively, “I didn’t expect that after thousands of years, you would have refined the Immortal Soul Sword. I hope you will be cautious and diligent in the future, and carve out a world of your own.”

Chen Ansheng nodded and cupped his hands, saying, “I will remember your teachings, senior.”

“Mm.” Zhou Taiyuan slightly nodded, then turned to Yao Jianyuan: “Young lad Jianyuan, going to the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion is not the same as being in your own home. You need to rein in your flamboyant personality a bit, or you might encounter great losses. Do you understand?”

Yao Jianyuan smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Grandfather Ghost, I’m someone with discretion.”

Then, Yao Jianyuan turned to Ghost Grandfather, respectfully bowing and saying, “Thanks to your assistance this time, I am greatly grateful. But may I ask what ties I have with you, senior?”

Ghost Grandfather was contemplating how to respond when Zhou Taiyuan interjected.

He walked up to Ghost Grandfather, his expression serious, and said, “Are you an old acquaintance of Jianyuan’s parents?”

Ghost Grandfather immediately responded, “Indeed, indeed.”

Yao Qingtian, standing nearby, felt a deep respect. Jianyuan’s parents had passed away many years ago, and he hadn’t expected this old friend to be so loyal, secretly watching over Jianyuan. It was truly touching.

Thus, he stepped forward, bowed, and said, “Brother, your loyalty is admirable; please accept a bow from me.”

Ghost Grandfather was speechless, thinking to himself, I, Ghost Grandfather, am famously ungrateful; brother, you bowed the wrong way.

However, obeying the order of the Master, he decided to use the identity of a loyal protector to cover for himself, saving a lot of trouble. “It’s just a small effort, no need for so much courtesy. I have matters to attend to, so I will take my leave.”

Just as Yao Qingtian intended to retain him, Zhou Taiyuan communicated with him to stop, “Such a person acts according to their own desires; feigning politeness may offend them.”

Yao Qingtian acknowledged and then gestured, “I bid you farewell, brother. If you need anything from Bi Yan Cave in the future, please feel free to ask.”

Ghost Grandfather said nothing more and turned to leave, transforming into a streak of black light and shooting into the sky.

At this moment, however, Ghost Grandfather felt somewhat troubled.

The Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion was filled with powerful experts, such as Young Master Lin, whose cultivation time was likely just over a thousand years, yet he had already reached the Celestial Immortal Realm. If Chen Ansheng encountered trouble in the Immortal Mansion, he would have a hard time protecting him with his own limited strength.

“I need to find a couple of helpers to prepare!”

After a moment of thought, Ghost Grandfather flew toward the southern Zhan region beyond.

In Bi Yan Cave, Yao Qingtian called Chen Ansheng to the side and said, “Here are fifty thousand ink crystals; you take them first.”

Chen Ansheng did not reach for them and replied, “Cave Master, the Qian Yue Cave has not yet fulfilled the agreement to send compensation. It would be inappropriate for me to take them first.”

Yao Qingtian laughed and said, “Don’t worry, lad. Back then, both parties made a Blood Soul Oath, and Lord Mo has stated he will personally collect this debt. The Zhu family won’t dare go back on their word; you may take it.”

Only then did Chen Ansheng take the storage bag, saying, “Receiving this large sum of ink crystals makes me feel somewhat apprehensive.”

Hearing this, Yao Qingtian knew that Chen Ansheng was not someone who was greedily covetous, and he felt very relieved. He said, “The Zhu Min and the Qian Yue Cave originally wanted to take your life, and they set up this gamble. If you hadn’t fought back, our Ninefold Flower Mountain would have faced endless troubles. In comparison, fifty thousand ink crystals are not much. Moreover, you helped us three families secure a significant territory, so these ink crystals are rightfully yours; accept them with peace of mind.”

“Mm, I understand, Master.”

Chen Ansheng finally felt reassured, then he took out a thousand ink crystals and handed them to Yao Qingtian.

“What do you mean by this?” Yao Qingtian frowned slightly.

“Haha.” Chen Ansheng laughed and said, “Cave Master, don’t misunderstand. I keep these ink crystals to request the senior brothers to drink on behalf of the disciples.”

Yao Qingtian smiled upon hearing this, “It’s rare for you to have this thought; I will accept it for them. If those brats know there’s unlimited good wine, they will certainly treat you as their ancestor.”

A thousand ink crystals could buy enough top-tier immortal wine for all the disciples of Bi Yan Cave to drink for half a month.

Then, Yao Qingtian’s expression became serious as he said, “Chen lad, there are countless geniuses in the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion, so you and Jianyuan must not be rash. You must act humbly and low-key. Especially Jianyuan, that brat is used to being arrogant; help me advise him.”

“Mm, I understand, Cave Master.”

Chen Ansheng took these words to heart.

He thought to himself, even causing a stir in this small territory of Ninefold Flower Mountain could be life-threatening, let alone in a powerful force like the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion.

“Alright, I won’t say more. Quickly go meet up with Jianyuan and wait for Young Master Lin so that you don’t leave a bad impression before officially entering.”

“Thank you for the reminder, Cave Master.”

Chen Ansheng bowed and then went to find Yao Jianyuan to head outside Bi Yan Cave and wait for Lin Xian’s arrival.

About a quarter of an hour later.

A whirlpool appeared in front of the two.

Next, Lin Xian and Ji Guiyi stepped out from the vortex.

Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan felt no unease when facing Lin Xian, but they were still somewhat uncomfortable upon seeing Ji Guiyi.

Lin Xian merely glanced at the two with indifference and could see their discomfort, speaking lightly, “The path of cultivation is filled with pitfalls; many will go from enemies to allies. The past is past; do not dwell on it, for that is not the behavior of a great man. After you enter the mansion, learn more from your fellow disciples.”

Then Ji Guiyi also added, “What the Young Master said is true. The matters between you two and the girl Zi Ling are long resolved. In the future, as you cultivate in the mansion while I assist the Young Master, there will inevitably be further contact. Do not harbor grudges and hinder your own business.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan hurried to bow in gratitude, saying, “Thank you for the guidance, Young Master; we will remember it.”

Lin Xian did not say more.

With a thought, a space vortex appeared before him again.

“Let us depart.”

Then, a strange force locked onto Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan, and together with Lin Xian, they vanished into the space vortex.

In the blink of an eye, four figures landed in front of a teleportation array.

“Did we arrive so quickly? The Young Master’s spatial techniques are truly remarkable; I am extremely impressed!” Yao Jianyuan remarked in surprise, not merely flattering but genuinely astonished by Lin Xian’s series of maneuvers.

Lin Xian shot a glance at Yao Jianyuan, seeming somewhat displeased, and said flatly, “Once you enter the Immortal Mansion, refrain from flattering; don’t irritate others. Furthermore, there’s no need to call me Young Master; within the manor, all disciples will call me Senior Brother.”

Yao Jianyuan felt a bit awkward, retracting his neck and repeatedly saying, “Yes, yes, yes, I will heed Senior Brother’s teachings.”

After all, having come from a humble background, he did not take Lin Xian’s casual reprimand to heart.

Soon, he said, “With my abilities and magical powers, I cannot compare to the strengths of crossing the void; let us enter the array quickly. We will reach the Immortal Mansion in three hours.”

Hearing this, Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan were both taken aback.

It turns out they still needed to use the teleportation array, and it would take three hours to use it!

One could imagine how far that was.

“Young Master, please.”

Ji Guiyi was, after all, someone who had traveled extensively and been on the battlefield, and had already found his own positioning.

After Lin Xian and Ji Guiyi entered the teleportation array, Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan quickly followed.

Once the teleportation array started, the scenery before them rapidly changed.

Outside the transparent barrier was a vivid expanse of colorful nebulae, completely different from the teleportation array Chen Ansheng had previously used when he went out to work.

“Crossing the void is indeed impressive. If there’s a fee, I wonder how much it costs to make a single trip!” Chen Ansheng exclaimed while admiring the brilliant star clouds in the void.

Yao Jianyuan looked equally awestruck and responded, “It must cost at least one ink crystal!”

An ink crystal roughly equaled one hundred thousand immortal crystals!

Lin Xian closed his eyes to rest and did not pay attention to their discussions, while Ji Guiyi smiled and said, “This array that crosses the void requires at least a hundred ink crystals per use.”

Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan were stunned—over a hundred ink crystals? That’s incredibly expensive!

“Chen Junior Brother, look! That golden cloud looks like a divine dragon!”

“Indeed! It’s magnificent; it must be a million kilometers long!”

Hearing their gasps of awe, Lin Xian abruptly opened his eyes and chided, “No noise allowed.”

The two immediately fell silent.

After a moment, Lin Xian continued, “Do you two know why you were chosen by our Immortal Mansion and what you should focus on in your future cultivation?”

In order to prevent them from chattering again, Lin Xian intended to inform them of some matters in advance.