A Gift of Thanks

"Young Friend Lu, I was only able to escape this calamity thanks to your intervention. I underestimated you before. As expected of Six Great Sects of Shushan, it is full of hidden talents. I am truly impressed."

The Great Xia Kingdom Imperial Preceptor put aside his arrogance and showed genuine respect.

If it weren't for Lu Changsheng's astonishing cultivation level, the Xia Kingdom group would have been doomed.

"Even in dire straits, the Imperial Preceptor stepped forward, displaying the virtues of Literary Sage."

The other party sincerely apologized, Lu Changsheng also gave them face, exchanging pleasantries in a business transaction.

"Daoist Lu, from Heyang City to Tianyu Mountain, you have helped our Xia Kingdom twice. I will never forget this kindness. When we return to the Imperial City, I am willing to present you with Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills, no, Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills."

The Second Imperial Princess bit her thin lips. In order to befriend Lu Changsheng, whose cultivation level might be above the Dao Palace Realm Seventh Layer, she did not hesitate to take out Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills.

Let alone the Xia Kingdom family, even the six Six Great Sects don't have many Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills.

Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills are among the highest-grade treasures in the Xia Kingdom treasury.

The Second Imperial Princess made a great decision before deciding to offer Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills as a reward.

"I have a Sixth-Grade Talisman here that I personally crafted. If young friend Young Friend Lu doesn't mind, I'll give it to you as a token of my gratitude."

The Great Xia Kingdom Imperial Preceptor took out Sixth-Grade Talisman.

He was a Divine Talisman Master, Sixth-Grade Talisman were the highest grade he could Talisman.

The fact that he offered Sixth-Grade Talisman as a token of gratitude demonstrates his sincerity.

"I wonder if I could forgo the Sixth-Grade Talisman and Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills, and instead choose a batch of Fourth-Grade or Fifth-Grade Talisman and Medicinal Pills?"

To the surprise of the Xia Kingdom's princess and the Grand Preceptor, Lu Changsheng seemed indifferent to high-grade talismans and pills, and was more concerned about fourth and fifth-grade treasures.

What a strange person.

The Second Imperial Princess and the Imperial Preceptor were both puzzled.

Sixth-Grade Talisman and Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills are rare treasures in the world, yet Lu Changsheng doesn't seem to care?

Lu Changsheng had his own plans.

He has no shortage of Sixth-Grade Talisman and Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills; in fact, he has quite a few Seventh-Rank Talisman and Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills Lu Changsheng well.

Lu Changsheng wanted to select a batch of Fourth-Grade- and Fifth-Grade treasures with specific functions and then give them to his Disciple, in exchange for specific high-grade treasures being returned through the system.

The Xia Kingdom's royal family Academy of Letters should possess some rare Fourth-Grade- and Fifth-Grade treasures.

"Young Friend Lu, if you lack any Fourth-Grade Talisman or Fifth-Grade Talisman, just tell me, and I will personally refine ten for Young Friend Lu."

The Grand Great Xia Kingdom Imperial Preceptor readily agreed that since Lu Changsheng did not want the Sixth-Grade Talisman, he would customize ten slightly inferior Talisman for Lu Changsheng.

"The Imperial Preceptor actually intends to personally refine Talisman to give away, and he's even refining ten at once—that's truly rare."

"Daoist Lu killed three powerful enemies at the Dao Palace Realm and saved us. The Imperial Preceptor's generous donation is perfectly reasonable."

"Unfortunately, our cultivation is meager, and we don't possess any decent treasures."

The Great Confucian of the Xia Kingdom chimed in, each saying that their treasures were not worthy of Lu Changsheng's attention.

The Second Imperial Princess nodded. "Since the Daoist Master doesn't want Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills, then I request Father Emperor to allow him to choose thirty Fourth-Grade Medicinal Pills or Fifth-Grade Medicinal Pills from the treasure vault."

"Thank you both, fellow Daoists."

Lu Changsheng wasn't interested in Fourth-Grade or Fifth-Grade treasures; he was interested in the option to choose.

Some treasures are not even kept in the Shushan.

"Daoist Lu, once we return to the Imperial City, I have some questions regarding my cultivation and would like to ask for your guidance."

The Second Imperial Princess thought for a moment. Although Lu Changsheng was unwilling to accept her as a disciple, they could still become friends and find more opportunities to get closer.

"If it's just a question about cultivation, I can offer some guidance."

Lu Changsheng's realm is far superior to Si Yan's; he truly has the qualifications to instruct her.

Just then, the Dragon-Slaying Stone was blasted open, and dozens of cultivators rushed in.

The group, who had just gone through a fierce battle, looked at the newcomers with great tension, thinking they were reinforcements from the Reincarnation Hall.

"Please don't panic, everyone. These are people from the Ask Immortal Pavilion."

Lu Changsheng recognized the visitors as Elders and disciples of the Ask Immortal Pavilion.

"Lu Changsheng?"

The arrivals were quite surprised, as they hadn't expected someone to have wiped out the Reincarnation Hall's stronghold in Tianyu Mountain ahead of time, and the person leading the team was none other than Lu Changsheng.

Xia Ningxue surveyed the Reincarnation Hall stronghold, littered with corpses. The renowned peerless masters of the Reincarnation Hall, such as Miejian, Juejian, and White Bone Old Devil, had all met a tragic end here.

And the one who killed all the peerless masters of the Reincarnation Hall was most likely Lu Changsheng.

"The Miejian and the Juejian were legendary experts at the Dao Palace Realm Seventh Layer. Although the White Bone Old Devil was slightly weaker, he was still at the Sixth Layer of the Dao Palace Realm. Yet they were all dead..."

The disciples of the Ask Immortal Pavilion looked at Lu Changsheng as if he were a monster.

The Miejian, the Juejian, and the White Bone Old Devil had all cultivated for hundreds of years and were already well-known figures. However, Lu Changsheng only truly became famous three years ago. Unexpectedly, all these important figures were killed by Lu Changsheng.

Xia Ningxue's tense expression eased. "Three years have passed, it seems your cultivation has improved quite a bit."

"Just a little progress." Lu Changsheng sheathed the Nine Heavens Thunder-Controlling Sword, and with a flick of his sleeve, his True Qi wiped away the bloodstains on his and Lian's Daoist Robes. "You Ask Immortal Pavilion came here, most likely for the same reason as us."

"Indeed. The Reincarnation Hall attacked several cities in the Liang Kingdom, and the Liang Kingdom sought help from our Ask Immortal Pavilion. The Pavilion Master ordered me to lead a team to find the hiding place of these bandits, and we eventually found this place. I never expected to meet them here."

"Your aura is also much stronger than it was three years ago..."

Lu Changsheng sensed that Xia Ningxue's aura was long and deep, indicating that her cultivation level had improved.

Xia Ningxue's Special Physique, the "Spirit Wa Saint Body," allowed her to cultivate faster than ordinary people. She Dao Palace Realm, First Layer Fourth Layer of the Dao Palace Realm at the age of twenty-five.

Xia Ningxue's current cultivation level is higher, which may not only be due to her Special Physique, but also possibly because someone has Transmission Empowerment, which is why Xia Ningxue made such rapid progress.

Among the Six Great Sects, there are many Grand Supreme Elders lifespans are nearing their end. Because they have no hope of Tribulation Transcendence, in order to repay the Sects's kindness, they do not hesitate to sacrifice their own cultivation to Transmission Empowerment to the younger generation, quickly cultivating the next generation of Peerless Genius and ensuring that the Sects always has a wealth of talent.

Given Xia Ningxue's talent, it's not impossible for the Ask Immortal Pavilion to concentrate its resources on cultivating Xia Ningxue.

As long as a Peerless Genius emerges out of nowhere, the Sects can be protected for hundreds or even thousands of years.

"Elder Sister Xia, it's been a long time!"

Lian took the initiative to go over and hold Xia Ningxue's hand.

She was only a few years older than Xia Ningxue.

"You've grown up."

Xia Ningxue sighed with emotion. Fifteen-year-old Lian had blossomed into a graceful young woman. Although she was still a bit green, she was already a little adult.

"Are you the Saintess of the Ask Immortal Pavilion?"

The Second Imperial Princess of Xia Kingdom was deeply surprised.

"Who are you?"

"I am Si Yan, the princess of the Xia Kingdom. I once studied under a master at the Wenxian Pavilion, but my master died at the hands of the Demonic Sect. Therefore, I left the Wenxian Pavilion and returned to the Xia Kingdom."

"So you were once Elder of our Ask Immortal Pavilion."

"Daoist Lu and I were planning to return to the Imperial City to rest. Since we've encountered the Holy Maiden, why don't we go together?"

The Second Imperial Princess never expected to encounter two Peerless Genius from Shushan and the Ask Immortal Pavilion, so she thought it best to win them over.