“Please recommend and collect.”
Swish!!
As Zhuang Buzhou stepped out of the Treasure Tower, the scenery before him changed, and when he focused his gaze, he couldn't help but show a hint of surprise; he wasn't outside the Treasure Tower, but rather in an unfamiliar pavilion.
The surroundings exuded an ancient charm, and before him was a jade table.
A pot of clear tea was placed on it, and two graceful women were naturally sitting together, drinking tea, and in front of them was a mirror, which displayed the scenes currently unfolding in the Mortal World.
Zhuang Buzhou's heart tightened slightly.
Clearly, his previous actions in the Mortal World were now, as before, reflected in this mirror, fully witnessed by them. He secretly pondered whether there was anything inappropriate in his actions, and whether there was any possibility of his secrets being exposed.
These thoughts merely flashed through his mind.
He cupped his hands respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant, and said, “Zhuang Buzhou greets the two ladies.”
“Call me Fellow Daoist. My name is Meng Xianliu, and she is Hongyue.”
The White-robed Woman, Meng Xianliu, suddenly spoke.
“Hehe, Mr. Zhuang truly makes one look at him with new eyes.” Hongyue chuckled as she looked at him and said, “To be able to hide someone the Mortal World wants in a place even the Mortal World cannot find, such a method is truly interesting. Is it your Spiritual Root, or some special cursed relic?”
Even without a contract, a cursed relic can still be used and activated. However, such use comes with a curse, and the curse that needs to be endured is stronger than that faced by a Spirit Master who has contracted a cursed relic. Once one cannot resist, the curse will be fatal, and once such a cursed relic is used, the possibility of its revival will be infinitely magnified.
However, cursed relics are too wondrous.
They often possess many incredible Divine Abilities.
They can accomplish things that most Cultivators cannot; they are natural transcendent items.
Even ordinary people can unleash extraordinary power through cursed relics, but after enduring the curse, they often become even more miserable. Death is a luxury. Therefore, once many cursed relics appear in the hands of ordinary people, it is very likely to cause a disaster.
The harm is immense.
But she also couldn't fathom how Zhuang Buzhou managed to hide Li Yueru.
“You are the Master of the Mortal World.”
Zhuang Buzhou's pupils constricted slightly. Although he had already guessed it, he now had ninety percent certainty.
“You can think of it that way.”
Hongyue pursed her flame-like red lips, and in her eyes, there seemed to be enchanting ripples flowing, causing anyone who witnessed them to feel their heart stir and find it hard to calm down. She truly was a captivating and terrifying succubus.
“Alright, Hongyue, don't scare him.”
Meng Xianliu looked at Zhuang Buzhou and said, “Don't worry, the Mortal World has not reached a point of recklessness.”
“Hmph, Meng Xianliu, do you really think my Mortal World is vegetarian?”
Hongyue snorted impolitely upon hearing this, saying, “Don't forget, this Mortal World is a strangeness. It has an instinctive will. Li Yueru is not someone I am looking for, but a mark given by the Mortal World. Her fate is favored by the Mortal World. This is not something I can interfere with. In short, whoever is targeted by the Mortal World's will is destined to not escape. If the Mortal World truly revives, I think even the True Spirit Hall will have a headache.”
“This Mortal World is truly a strangeness.”
Zhuang Buzhou couldn't help but widen his mouth slightly upon hearing this, revealing a look of shock.
He had initially thought that since the Mortal World was controllable, it must have a master, meaning it was controlled by Hongyue, who could completely control all its power. Now it seemed that the reality might be different from what he imagined.
“It is a strangeness, and moreover, a forbidden strangeness. Under normal circumstances, the Mortal World is just as it is now; it will not actively cause harm to the outside world. Instead, it can grant certain Opportunities. For ordinary Spirit Masters, the Legacy here is very precious. Here, there is a chance to change one's fate. But the Mortal World's true form is a strangeness, and strangeness adheres to the rules and obsessions of the ethereal.”
Meng Xianliu slowly said.
Regarding this information, she seemed to have no intention of keeping it to herself.
“What are the Mortal World's rules and obsessions?”
Zhuang Buzhou asked curiously.
“To search the world for beautiful women with unique destinies. Those who stand out in the assessment become the Mortal World's Golden Hairpins, saving them from suffering. Moreover, every hundred years, a Golden Hairpin candidate must enter the Mortal World. If successful, she becomes a Mortal World Golden Hairpin; if she fails, she becomes a Hongluan Guard.”
Hongyue smiled faintly, looking at Zhuang Buzhou meaningfully, and slowly said.
“Is there a way to dispel the curse of the Mortal World?”
Zhuang Buzhou asked with a solemn expression.
“Hehe!!”
Hongyue chuckled upon hearing this, saying, “No, and even if there were, do you think I, the dignified Master of the Mortal World, would reveal such a secret to you?”
“The curse of the Mortal World indeed cannot be dispelled. Be careful in the future. Make sure your wife stays hidden and does not show herself, otherwise, disaster will strike.” Meng Xianliu said.
“No, there is a way. But you may not be able to do it.”
Hongyue's expression became serious, and she suddenly spoke.
“Please enlighten me, Master.”
Zhuang Buzhou's heart tightened upon hearing this, and he immediately cupped his hands and asked Hongyue.
Although the Other Shore Space was incredibly safe, if possible, he still hoped that Li Yueru would not be trapped inside forever, unable to see the outside world or experience different scenery. If there was truly no way to avoid the curse, then he would just have to wait until he became stronger in the future, or even until the Other Shore Space became stronger, and then, without further ado, directly suppress the Mortal World.
Since there was a way now, he should first listen to the Mortal World Master's method.
“You need to exchange Mortal World Tears for the Mortal World's will's recognition to dispel the curse mark.”
Hongyue said after a slight pause. In her tone, one could sense that the Mortal World Tears were definitely not ordinary treasures, but something extraordinary.
“What are Mortal World Tears?”
Zhuang Buzhou asked in a deep voice.
“Mortal World Tears are a kind of precious treasure in the world. They are not ordinary tears; they need to be composed of seven kinds of tears.”
Meng Xianliu looked deeply at Hongyue and said.
“Which seven kinds of tears? Please tell me.”
Zhuang Buzhou continued to ask.
“They are Emperor's Tears, Mortal Tears, Poor Tears, Commoner's Tears, Rich Tears, Pure Tears, and Sinful Tears. Gather all seven, and they can transform into Mortal World Tears. If you can obtain Mortal World Tears, not only can the curse mark be eliminated, but you can also enter the Mortal World and drink the hongchen immortal wine together.”
Hongyue said each word clearly.
“How do I collect these seven kinds of tears?”
Although Zhuang Buzhou felt it was tricky, he heard that it might not be impossible to do. Although he still didn't know how to obtain these seven kinds of tears, there was ultimately a way to do it.
“They can be collected with flawless white jade. If you can collect them all, you can come to the Mortal World then.”
Hongyue said calmly.
She then took out a jade slip and presented it to Zhuang Buzhou.
“This contains some information about Mortal World Tears. If you succeed, that would naturally be best. If not, you must hide your little wife well. If the Mortal World perceives her, you will understand the true terror of forbidden strangeness.”
Hongyue continued.
Now that she was hidden, the Mortal World had completely remembered her. Of course, the Mortal World had its rules. If it truly couldn't find her, then so be it. But once she appeared again, it would inevitably provoke the Mortal World, seeing it as a challenge. Once it erupted, the destruction it would cause would undoubtedly be catastrophic.
“Alright, Zhuang will definitely find the Mortal World Tears. At that time, I hope the Mortal World can truly lift the curse.”
Zhuang Buzhou nodded and said.
“Don't worry, if you have Mortal World Tears, you can definitely dispel the curse. By the way, the professional Legacy you chose is World Spirit Master. Let me give you a reminder: the path of a World Spirit Master is not easy. Whether you can grow depends on your own fortune.”
Hongyue said with a light chuckle.
“No need for the Master to worry, Zhuang will naturally walk step by step.”
Zhuang Buzhou's heart tightened. The World Spirit Master was clearly not an ordinary profession. How difficult it was, he could feel just from the World Spirit Pool; it was definitely not easy.
“When you go to the Endless Sea, you must be careful.”
Meng Xianliu also spoke.
“Alright, thank you for the reminder.”
Zhuang Buzhou nodded, picked up the tea in front of him, brought it to his lips, and naturally tasted it. Upon tasting it, his eyes lit up. This tea was not simple. After this cup, the True Qi in his body seemed to be stimulated, and the Congenital Qi Refining Method automatically circulated without needing to be activated, quickly refining the Spiritual Qi contained in the tea, causing the amount of True Qi in his Qi Sea to continuously increase. In the blink of an eye, it had more than doubled.
The Innate Dao Embryo, which was in his Qi Sea, began to solidify at a visible rate.
However, after reaching a certain point, the dao embryo could no longer be condensed. The refined Innate True Qi naturally fell below the dao embryo, forming wisps of pure white Qi that circulated around it. In the blink of an eye, the outside of the dao embryo was enveloped in a layer of mist, which was formed by Innate True Qi.
“Innate Dao Embryo, Innate True Qi, Boundless Sea.”
After scanning his Qi Sea with his mind, Zhuang Buzhou also sighed inwardly. The Boundless Sea almost made his Qi Sea boundless. The Innate Dao Embryo, however, was a freak; it would only reach Perfection in ten years. Even with his Nine Orifices Exquisite Heart, which sped up time by ten times, it would still take a year for the Innate Dao Embryo to reach Perfection.
During this process, the dao embryo could be condensed a little each day, but it absolutely could not exceed the limit.
Others needed ten years, but he needed one year.
Three hundred and sixty-five days a year, the dao embryo's condensation was divided into three hundred and sixty-five parts, with only one three-hundred-and-sixty-fifth able to be condensed each day. Not a single bit more. The remaining Innate True Qi that was refined would be stored in the Qi Sea and could still temper the dao embryo, but the progress would not advance at all.
It was practically a mudslide among Cultivation Techniques.
Of course, there were benefits to this: his True Qi would be purer, and his Foundation would be more solid.
