Chapter 392: 136 Top Quality Spiritual Root, Special Physique (10K Request for Monthly Tickets) _6
This is the clan land of the Land Master Ma Family, Mi Tianling.
He did not forcefully rush in, instead, he called out: “Taoist Friend Shiqing, I, Su, have visited unexpectedly, may I request an audience?”
Vmm!
Not long after.
An entrance appeared suddenly in the mountain ridge covered by thick fog. The fog parted, revealing a small stone path leading to the ridge.
At the same time, Ma Shiqing’s voice rang out: “Taoist Friend Su is indeed a rare visitor, please come in quickly.”
The silhouette of the Puppet Body flashed, entering Mi Tianling ahead.
As Su Yu entered, the thick fog that had parted to reveal an entrance closed once again, and the outside world returned to silence.
Su Yu continued to walk forward, stepping forward he had already appeared a hundred feet away, as if teleporting. Even though he didn’t use any escape technique or hurry, his speed was not slow.
Before long, a not-too-large manor appeared before Su Yu.
This manor was less than one mile in size, no different from the residences of ordinary wealthy merchants, nestled between mountains and gullies.
The surrounding area was filled with towering ancient trees.
Looking at this manor, a hint of surprise flashed in Su Yu’s eyes: ‘It’s so small?’
This was his first visit to the Ma Family.
In the past, he had only heard that the Ma Family had few clan members, but he did not expect it to be so few.
The aura of the entire manor possibly had less than one hundred people.
When Su Yu arrived outside the manor, Ma Shiqing was already waiting outside the door. Dressed in a light grey robe, with silver hair and many wrinkles, he looked like an elderly man from a distance.
However, Ma Shiqing’s actual age was not much different from Su Yu’s.
Ma Shiqing was not waiting alone, a few clan members were behind him, there were ‘old men’ with white hair, as well as middle-aged men with shiny black hair. The only young generation was a little girl who appeared to be in her teens.
The little girl, hidden behind Ma Shiqing, only dared to secretly peek out half of her head when Su Yu appeared, although she was young, her growth seemed to be not bad, possessing a pair of long legs.
Upon seeing Su Yu’s arrival, a hint of surprise flashed in Ma Shiqing’s eyes, and he said: “Taoist Friend Su, this doesn’t seem to be your true body?”
Su Yu arrived in front of Ma Shiqing and the others and greeted with a smile: “Nice to meet you, fellow Taoists.”
The several Ma family members standing behind Ma Shiqing bowed respectfully: “Greetings to Senior Su.”
Except for Ma Shiqing, the others were of the Foundation Establishment Realm.
They did not dare to act presumptuously.
The little girl also followed her elders’ propriety and seriously bowed to Su Yu, her voice somewhat childish: “Tianling greets Senior Su.”
“No need for excessive formalities.”
Su Yu waved his hand with a grin and nodded to Ma Shiqing: “Taoist Friend Ma has good eyes, this is a puppet body of mine.”
“I see.”
Ma Shiqing realized, and said: “I have long heard that Taoist Friend is a Puppet Master. Seeing it today, your puppetry technique is truly extraordinary.”
Then he gestured with his hand and said: “Taoist Friend Su, please come in.”
Su Yu followed Ma Shiqing into the Ma family manor, stepping over the threshold, a rich spiritual energy as potent as a third-order spirit vein immediately rushed to greet him.
Ma Shiqing said: “In fact, Mi Tianling is just an ordinary second-order spirit vein land. However, fortunately, our Ma Family has been transforming Mi Tianling for generations. Inside this manor, it can still be considered a blessed place for cultivation.”
After entering the manor and coming to a courtyard, Ma Shiqing introduced Su Yu to the clan leader of the Ma family and several elders.
After the introduction, they all tactfully retreated.
However, the young girl of the Ma Family, Ma Tianling, was left behind by Ma Shiqing to serve tea for them.
Ma Shiqing looked at Su Yu and said: “I still don’t know the reason for Taoist Friend Su’s visit, what is it ?”
Su Yu pondered for a moment, looked at Ma Shiqing, and said: “I came here to ask Taoist Friend Ma if you possess the inheritance of a third-order Array Master if so, would it be possible to exchange or trade for it?”
With a slight lift of his eyebrows, Ma Shiqing could tell that this was a somewhat presumptuous request, but instead of being annoyed, he looked at Su Yu in surprise and said: “I have heard that Taoist Friend Su is a third-ranked lower-grade Alchemist, a third-ranked lower-grade Talisman Master…and on top of that a Puppet Master. Now you wish to trade for the inheritance of a third-order Array Master. Could it be that you, Taoist Friend, are also an Array Master?”
Su Yu said: “I have made you laugh, Taoist Friend. I have been in seclusion for some time, with nothing to do. I wanted to comprehend the path of formations.”
“At present, I am barely considered a second-grade Array Master.”
Ma Shiqing:
What a portrayal of leisure!
The girl from the Ma Family serving tea at the table, Ma Tianling, stared blankly at Su Yu. A series of words popped up in her head, ‘Alchemist’, ‘Talisman master’, ‘Puppet Master’, and now an ‘Array Master’.
How in the world did this senior cultivate?
Ma Shiqing pondered for a long time, yet it brought great joy to Su Yu. Could the Ma Family really have a legacy of a third-order Array Master?
At this moment, Ma Shiqing glanced at Ma Tianling and turned to Su Yu, “I do have a legacy of a lower third-order Array Master in my possession. However, if Taoist Friend Su really wants it, I have an audacious request.”
Su Yu was taken aback, he replied, “Taoist Friend Ma, please make your request.”
Ma Shiqing pointed at Ma Tianling and said, “Little Tianling is the most talented amongst our Ma Family’s generations. She is currently 11 years old, possesses an earth-grade Water Spirit Root and an unusual spiritual body – the Huai Yin Spiritual Body.”
“I couldn’t bear to have her dedicate herself to becoming a Land Master. So up till now, I’ve only helped lay the groundwork for her cultivation.”
“Therefore, I implore you to take Little Tianling as a disciple with the lower third-order Array Master legacy as a gift for accepting a disciple.”
Earth-grade Spirit Root! With a special constitution the Huai Yin spiritual body?
Su Yu was astounded and turned his gaze towards the little girl serving tea.
He had found it odd before on why there wasn’t any cultivation aura emitting from Ma Tianling’s body.
So it turned out she hasn’t started cultivating yet!
Let’s put aside the fact of having an earth-grade Spirit Root.
Such exists in the Grand Moon Prefecture. Luo Qianyu, Fairy Fengling, and Taoist Shuhai should all possess the talent of an earth-grade Spirit Root.
However, a special constitution? This was Su Yu’s first encounter.
But to take her in as his disciple?
Su Yu furrowed his brow slightly, hesitating.
Ma Shiqing, looking at the somewhat confused Ma Tianling, said: “The Huai Yin constitution is rather special, which based on my research, has extraordinary benefits, especially…”
Ma Shiqing paused for a moment, and sent through sound transmission: “Especially in dual cultivation, according to ancient records, the Huai Yin spiritual body can only have complete control of their own spiritual body when they achieve the True Monarch Nascent Soul. Their physical constitution would greatly benefit from this cultivation.”
“If Tianling were to cultivate as a Land Master, it could possibly obliterate her talent.”
“However, Taoist Friend Su should be aware of my own condition, I’m unsure of how long my life span could last. Therefore, I need to find a good teacher for Little Tianling.”
“Taoist Friend Su cultivates the five elements, and Little Tianling possesses the earth-grade Water Spirit Root, I believe Taoist Friend Su would be a good tutor for her.”
“As for your character, I don’t harbor any doubts.”
“With your power, you could protect Little Tianling while she grows.”
“This, is my only request.”
Su Yu was not very clear about the constitution. This talent in that little girl of the Ma Family was undeniably excellent.
But
Su Yu looked at Ma Shiqing and after pondering for a moment, he carefully said: “It’s not that I’m unwilling to take a disciple, but it may be that one day, I will leave Grand Moon Prefecture and go to other places for cultivation.”
“By then, it would be hard for me to look after her.”
Ma Shiqing was startled, then was silent for a while, and then uttered, “When is Taoist Friend planning to leave for cultivation?”
Su Yu shook his head gently and said, “I don’t know, maybe not for several decades.”
At this point, Ma Shiqing stood up, and a jade slip appeared in his hand. He bowed to Su Yu proffering the jade slip, “Still, I hope Taoist Friend could accept Little Tianling as your disciple, even if you only guide her for decades, that would suffice.”
“By then, considering your cultivation level and influence, Little Tianling, even if left in the Grand Moon Prefecture, would be sufficiently safe.”
Just as Su Yu was about to speak, he and Ma Shiqing suddenly changed their expressions and looked abruptly towards the outside of Mount Mitian.
In their perception, three tremendously powerful demonic auras suddenly exploded outside Mount Mitian.
A monstrous surge of demonic qi suddenly suppressed Mount Mitian in an instant.
At the same time, a cold snort echoed.
“Humph!”
“Land Master of the Ma Family?” An aged voice traveled, “I suppose Taoist Friend Ma Shiqing is within? I am the Lord of Duan Hun Mountain of Jiuhun Demon Ridge, following the orders of Demon Monarch Xuanming, to respectfully invite Taoist Friend Ma home.”
“Taoist Friend Ma, you’d better come out by yourself. Otherwise, if we three were to barge in, there won’t be any room for courtesy.”
“Presumably, you wouldn’t want to see the Ma Family destroyed, Taoist Friend Ma.”