Chapter 595: Chapter 415: Attack on Ghost Market! _2
Ma Xiaotiao immediately puffed up his chest and cast a triumphant glace towards Yue Ya, as if saying, “See? I’m a person who has disciples too.”
Yue Ya rolled her eyes and muttered, “Your cultivation level as the senior disciple isn’t even as good as your junior disciple’s. Aren’t you ashamed?”
“……”
Ma Xiaotiao’s spirit instantly deflated like a frostbitten eggplant.
To be accepted by Xu Yang as a disciple and to learn the Divine Ascension Scripture, Ma Xiaotiao inevitably has outstanding talent.
However, he had only been cultivating for three months, and he was now at the sixth level of the Qi Refining Realm. This cultivation level was actually already quite strong!
At this rate, Ma Xiaotiao would be able to reach the ninth level of the Qi Refining Realm within a year at most.
But being Xu Yang’s first disciple, Ma Xiaotiao couldn’t help but feel that his own cultivation level was… quite unsatisfactory.
Glancing at Ma Xiaotiao, who suddenly seemed a little dejected, Xu Yang could easily understand what was on his mind and laughed, “Ma Xiaotiao, you should know that in the entire Da Xia Daoist Sect, your cultivation speed is already quite remarkable. Besides, you have to manage the shop so you’re often distracted, and I rarely teach you in cultivation…”
“Just focus on your cultivation and don’t get carried away with wild thoughts.”
As for Ma Xiaotiao, Xu Yang indeed practiced a “hands-off” approach in teaching him.
He didn’t have much time to teach, and he wasn’t very good at it anyway… After all, his own cultivation speed was too fast, his realm had risen too quickly, so he might have a slight deficiency in things like cultivation experiences and insights.
“Master…”
Ma Xiaotiao smiled bitter, “Why not make Chen Xiang your senior disciple instead? My cultivation level is only at the sixth level of Qi Refining Realm. I’m afraid it’s not enough.”
“Just sixth level of Qi Refining Realm?”
Xu Yang’s eyes widened, and he scolded, “Five months ago, I was an ordinary person too, now am I not a Daoist True Monarch? The path of cultivation requires a strong commitment to the Dao. If you continue to have these wild thoughts, it will not only be useless to your cultivation but might even cause you to stray into the path of the demon.”
After thinking for a moment, Xu Yang took out a piece of one-kilogram immortal tea for Ma Xiaotiao, saying, “For us cultivators, the most important thing is not our cultivation level, but the realization of the Daoist skills. This is an immortal tea that can help in cultivation and enlightenment of the Dao.”
“Once you’ve gained enlightenment, your cultivation level will naturally improve.”
Ma Xiaotiao gratefully accepted the immortal tea.
Xu Yang then took out the Thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Peachwood Sword and said, “This sword was left by my grandpa and was his treasure back then… I am passing it on to you now, hoping you can use it to subdue demons and exorcise ghosts, protect our home, and defend our country.”
Knowing the value of the “Thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Peachwood Sword,” Ma Xiaotiao immediately stretched out both hands and took it respectfully.
Xu Yang then took out the “Bi Shui Sword” and gave it to Chen Xiang.
“This sword is called the Bi Shui Sword. It was the personal sword of the master of the Asura Sect, one of the three major assassin organizations in the world. This is an extraordinary ancient weapon that can cut iron like mud, and blow hair to break. It kills without shedding blood. You have exceptional talent in swordsmanship. I am giving you the Bi Shui Sword, hoping that you will make the most of your talent.”
“Thank you, Master, for the sword!”
Chen Xiang bowed in thanks and accepted the “Bi Shui Sword.”
Xu Yang continued, “As a dual cultivator of Dao and martial arts, I practice the Dahe Swordsmanship Scripture in martial arts. This scripture focuses on sword aura and does not cultivate primordial energy. It has nine levels, and once completed, one can directly enter the realm of the Land Immortal. Since you have already comprehended the essence of the Great River sword arua, I will pass on the “Dahe Swordsmanship Scripture” to you.”
Hum!—-
Xu Yang’s primordial spirit moved, and a strand of divine thought flew out from his eyebrows, turning into a warm breeze that blew into Chen Xiang’s mind.
Chen Xiang only felt a rumble in his mind, and then a vast “sword scripture” began to unfold in the form of words, pictures, and various other scenes.
“Sit down, memorize carefully, and learn!”
Xu Yang shouted sternly.
Chen Xiang immediately crossed his legs and sat down, circulating his primordial energy and began practicing the Dahe Swordsmanship Scripture.
In less than half an hour, the first strand of “sword aura” was born in his body. Xu Yang’s eyes lit up and he said, “Not bad, it only took half an hour to cultivate the first strand of Great River sword aura. It looks like it won’t be long before he can start.”
Turning back to look at Ma Xiaotiao, who was standing there, Xu Yang said, “Go make a pot of tea with the immortal tea I just gave you.”
“I’ll go make it!”
Yue Ya dashed upstairs, and soon after, she brought down a pot of brewed tea.
She poured a cup for Ma Xiaotiao and Xu Yang each. Seeing this, Xu Yang pushed the teacup to Yue Ya and said, “You guys drink, this kind of tea doesn’t have much effect on me anymore.”
Hearing this, the two drank the tea.
Ma Xiaotiao only felt a special and mysterious feeling rushing to his mind. He immediately sat cross-legged and practiced with the “Divine Ascension Scripture”. In just a short while, a faint mist condensed around him, and an elusive essence of water element radiated from him.
“This…”
Yue Ya was surprised: “Is Ma Xiaotiao about to become a Daoist?”
Xu Yang bitterly smiled: “He is only at the Qi Refining Realm level six, how can he become a Daoist? He just realized the essence of the water element, still far from becoming a Daoist. However, with the help of this enlightenment, he can try to break through to the Qi Refining Realm level seven.”
Yue Ya looked at her teacup in her hand, puzzled: “I also drank a cup of tea, why didn’t I achieve enlightenment?”
“You are already at the peak of the Grandmaster Realm in martial arts, so it’s not that easy for you to advance in martial arts… Moreover, you are cultivating the “Wordless Heavenly Book” of your Trickster Sect, which seems different from ordinary martial arts cultivation methods. However, drinking this immortal tea is harmless and can at least cleanse the body, making it immaculate.”
Ma Xiaotiao and Chen Xiang were still cultivating, as the sun had already set outside and night began to fall. Xu Yang stood up and said, “Don’t bother them, let them cultivate first; I’ll go home.”
When he returned home, Liu Shishi and Yun Mengxi had already prepared a big table full of sumptuous dinner.
Furthermore, sisters Yue Yuluo and Yue Qiluo also managed to take a break from their busy schedule and came to the villa.
After dinner, Xu Yang went to the sisters’ room, asked about the Ghost Market, and said, “You two have worked hard. However, while managing the Ghost Market, you must not neglect cultivation… Come on, let your husband examine your cultivation.”
For a moment, the room was filled with laughter.
Yue Qiluo’s coquettish voice rang out – ”
“Husband, you said you wanted to check on cultivation, so why are you undressing me?”
……
Time flew by, and it was November 11th, which is Lunar September 15th.
September 15th.
Appropriate for worship, excavation, renovation, and going out.
Not suitable for starting a business, moving into a house, or building a stove.
Early in the morning, Xu Yang rushed from Wu City to Xi’an and arrived at Zongsheng Palace.
Grandmaster Chengming and Wang Hou were there too.
“Xu Yang, have you made up your mind?”
Grandmaster Chengming said: “To unite the nine Ghost Markets is indeed a great benefit to the country and the people, but the existence of the Ghost Markets is not as simple as it appears. These Ghost Markets, located between the Yin and Yang realms, are where some ghosts that roam outside the Underworld Palace hide and even the ghost officials cannot go… I’m worried that there might be more powerful forces behind these Ghost Markets.”
The master of the Ghost Market is usually at the Ghost Immortal realm.
Even if they surpass the Ghost Immortal realm and reach the level of “Immortal Beings”, as long as they aren’t overly powerful, Xu Yang is confident in dealing with them… and even if they really exceed his expectations, Xu Yang can still “summon immortals”.
However, Xu Yang laughed and said, “Senior Chengming, I’ve already considered these factors. But I think no matter how difficult it is, we should try. With the examples of Da Xia Ghost Market and Fengdu City Ghost Market, if we can really take down the other nine Ghost Markets, the strange incidents in Da Xia can be greatly curbed. From then on, people will no longer have to worry about being haunted by vengeful ghosts or chased by evil spirits.”
“Since you have made up your mind, I’ll say no more.”
Grandmaster Chengming laughed, “I haven’t had any action in so many years, so I might as well take this opportunity to exercise my muscles.”
There was no need to say anything about Wang Hou.
The Supernatural Affairs Bureau would give full support to this matter.
After that, Xu Yang went to Xishan Wanshou Palace to find Grandpa.
With the help of City God’s decree, Grandpa had refined the power of the geomantic omen of a land. His cultivation had greatly improved, and he had become a true Ghost Immortal. Hearing the news, Grandpa was overjoyed and said, “If this matter can be accomplished, it will be a great event recorded in history… My grandson, do it confidently, and Grandpa gives you one hundred thousand approvals!”
“Just approving is not enough, Grandpa, you have to help.”
After that, Xu Yang contacted various major forces in the martial world and Daoist sects.
As the “Alliance Leader of the Martial Arts”, whenever he asked for help, these experts would naturally not refuse. At 9 pm that night, one highly skilled person after another arrived in Wu City.