The Conjoined Branch with the Third Elder

The reason why cultivators at the Void Realm can undergo a complete transformation is because they have fused with their own Destiny Item.

The natal objects are taken from heaven and earth, and the meaning of refining the natal objects is that people begin to blend with the vast world. Once they break into the void realm, it means that the monks have truly broken away from the category of "human" and become an immortal who can control a whole world.

Of course, finding one's own Destiny Item is like finding a needle in a haystack, and fusing and refining it is even more difficult.

The Heavenly Dao will not easily accept immortals who attempt to rival the heavens. In the refining process that will take an unknown amount of time, countless heavenly tribulations will arise, causing countless geniuses to fall and perish.

Therefore, every cultivator in the Void Realm, even those with special physical constitutions, has to overcome numerous obstacles and defy the heavens to reach the summit.

Therefore, You Su absolutely cannot allow his Mistress to fall from grace because of him.

"Just me?"

You Su was slightly taken aback. Although he was determined to repay his Mistress, he had never thought that these were things that only he could do.

My senior sister is a highly talented Feather Transformation Realm, Third Elder and my Mistress are both Void Transformation Realm cultivators. Could I possibly be more useful than them?

"Yes, only you."

The Third Elder took a sip, seemingly aware of You Su's doubts, and then said:

Do you know what Spiritual Life Blessed Land is?

You Su shook her head.

"A spiritual being is born from the condensation of Qi; a blessed land is a place that receives blessings. Spiritual Life Blessed Land is a cultivation treasure land where the Mystic Qi condenses spontaneously. There are eleven known Spiritual Life Blessed Land in the Central Yuan Continent, including famous mountains and great marshes, caves and jade forests, and Jade Ring Pool is one of them. It is worth mentioning that the Great God are the largest Spiritual Life Blessed Land in their respective continents. However, as you can see, Mount Henggao is full of immortal sects with strict hierarchy, and those who do not belong to an immortal sect and trespass on the divine mountain without permission will be severely punished. The other Spiritual Life Blessed Land are the same, each with its own immortal family, and outsiders must cross many thresholds to enter. Even so, there is still a way to enter a blessed land, and Jade Ring Pool is special among them."

"Before Jade Ring Pool, it was considered the most tolerant of outsiders among the eleven Spiritual Life Blessed Land. Many cultivators could witness Jade Ring Pool splendor and even find their own fortuitous opportunity within its Jade Ring Pool. However, fifty-four years ago, Jade Ring Pool suddenly closed all its entrances and even activated an ancient protective array to refuse visitors, instantly becoming the rarest of the Spiritual Life Blessed Land, almost severing all contact with the outside world. There was no way to communicate with the cultivators of Jade Ring Pool except by entering in person. Especially for high-level cultivators, regardless of their purpose, anyone who approached Jade Ring Pool would be threatened or even attacked by Jade Ring Pool native cultivators. It is said that this was because the Mystic Qi within Jade Ring Pool had dried up, making it unable to sustain itself, hence its seclusion. To outsiders it was a blessed land, but to them it was their ancestral home, and their choice was understandable."

The Third Elder recounted the story in detail, then took another sip of the celestial wine to moisten his throat.

"Even the Third Elder can't get in?"

"In the past fifty-four years, none of those who have entered Jade Ring Pool have been above the Condensing Water Realm. However, there are exceptions. They once sent an invitation to the Lotus Sword Venerable, who attained enlightenment at Jade Ring Pool, to become a member of the Jade Ring Pool Immortal Clan, but your master refused. Other high-level cultivators who have received great favors from Jade Ring Pool have also received similar invitations. Furthermore, some have discovered that cultivators who have had fortuitous opportunity at Jade Ring Pool's protective formation. That's why I said that now, only you can enter Jade Ring Pool."

You Su was quick-witted and soon figured out the reason behind it—although he had never obtained fortuitous opportunity at the Jade Ring Pool, his Mistress had, and the Lotus Immortal Seed was essentially his Mistress's, only it had been cut off and planted in his body.

"I understand. So how do I get Lotus Root Heart from Jade Ring Pool?"

This item is clearly no ordinary thing. If, as the rumors say, Jade Ring Pool itself is in dire need of protection, how could it possibly hand over such an important object to someone else?

Unless... you can produce a treasure more precious than the Lotus Root Heart!

The Third Elder sighed softly, and with a gentle flip of her jade hand, a piece of crystal-clear amber appeared in her palm. Inside the amber lay a rare tree branch emitting a mysterious and profound light.

Even though You Su couldn't see its form, he could still sense the rich life force emanating from the branch using only his Divine Sense.

"This is the species of the High Antiquity divine tree, the Emperor House Tree. It may be the only evidence in the world today that proves the Emperor House Tree once existed."

The Third Elder looked at the precious tree seed between his jade fingers, a hint of melancholy and reluctance in his eyes.

This tree seed accompanied her for nearly three hundred years of cultivation, giving her countless benefits. It was the Third Elder's Destiny Item in Illuminating Ancient and Present, and the Third Elder treated this Emperor House Tree seed as her second Destiny Item.

But it wasn't, the Third Elder pursed his lips and continued:

"The Lotus Root Heart is a rare treasure born naturally beneath the Jade Ring Pool, a treasure of such caliber that cannot be compared in value. However, compared to the uniqueness of the Emperor House Tree species, the Lotus Root Heart is still much weaker. At least as long as the Jade Ring Pool exists, it will continue to produce Lotus Root Heart, while the Emperor House Tree species is now extinct. Therefore, if you are willing to go to the Jade Ring Pool, I will give you this tree species. When you meet the Venerables of the Jade Ring Pool, exchange this tree species for a Lotus Root Heart, and they will agree."

You Su had studied the Earth Scroll of the Joyous Union Technique, which contained ancient records of rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures. The Lotus Root Heart was not among them, but the Emperor House Tree was ranked among the top.

This tree possesses unimaginable power. Legend has it that in High Antiquity, a celestial calamity descended upon the world, causing the sky to collapse and the earth to cave in everywhere. Humanity escaped this calamity by hiding under the Emperor House Tree.

The Third Elder was so moved that he could bring out such a treasure to restore his Mistress. You Su bowed deeply and said:

"I am deeply grateful for the kindness shown to my master by the Third Elder. You Su am eternally grateful, and I will do anything for him, even if You Su asks me to be his Third Elder!"

The Third Elder curled his lip in disdain, saying, "With your level of strength, you're not even qualified to be my slave. Save your breath. I helped your master because of our friendship, and I don't expect anything in return. If this tree seed stayed in my hands, I might not be able to hatch it in my entire life. I don't expect much from you; I just hope you can successfully exchange it for a Lotus Root Heart —that will be enough."

You Su was not hurt at all by the Third Elder's contempt; instead, he straightened his chest, full of ambition.

He now carried the hopes of his Mistress's recovery, as well as the heavy trust placed in him by the Third Elder. This made him feel as if he had returned to the moment he met True Man Ling, filled with a strong belief in saving his junior sister Mistress. How could a few words possibly defeat him?

"You Su will not fail the Third Elder's trust!"

The Third Elder glanced at You Su with tender eyes and sighed softly. She disliked men, but she had to admit that You Su would definitely be a good disciple.

"This was my own decision, and your master is unaware of it. If she knew, she definitely wouldn't agree to it. You must keep this a secret until it succeeds."

"You Su understands."

With a gentle push of her jade-like hand, the tree seed slowly floated towards You Su.

You Su carefully took it and immediately put it back into his Universe Bag. Then he carefully put the Universe Bag away and hid it in his robe, so that it would not be exposed.

"Come here."

A mature and beautiful voice rang out once again.

You Su was slightly taken aback, but still cautiously walked around the flower bushes and stood in front of the Third Elder.

The closer one gets, the stronger the fragrance emanating from the Third Elder becomes; in this garden of a hundred flowers, she is the most beautiful one.

Suddenly You Su found the strong fragrance less cloying, and he began to get used to and appreciate this sweet scent that he hadn't liked before.

He bowed respectfully before the Third Elder, waiting for the Third Elder to give orders.

"Close your eyes, open your arms, and don't move."

The beautiful Fairy suddenly turned pale, her eyes filled with shame and anger.

You Su was unsure of what was about to happen and became secretly nervous, but she still did as instructed.

Unexpectedly, a fragrant breeze wafted over her the next moment, You Su felt herself instantly enveloped in two extremely soft and voluptuous mounds.

You do not go toward the sacred mountain, but the sacred mountain comes toward you.

The strange and forbidden sensation made him tense up instantly, wondering what the Third Elder intended to do.

The Third Elder's expression was a mixture of anger and fear, and he was speechless with emotion.

After three hundred years of training, this was the first time she had ever been intimate with the man she hated most in her life. She felt incredibly stupid for ever creating this technique...

He was just looking for an excuse to get close to his female disciples, but he never expected that he would end up benefiting as a man.

"Do not resist, relax your mind, and follow my guidance."

The Third Elder looked worried and embarrassed, but his tone was cold and upright.

As she opened and closed her lips, You Su could almost feel her sweet, warm breath on his face, and his breathing became uncontrollably rapid.

But when he thought of his Mistress still suffering and in dire need of help, and when he thought that the Third Elder must be doing something important, he actually had such lewd thoughts. He was truly worse than an animal.

With a "smack," You Su slapped herself, forcing herself to calm down.

The Third Elder stared in astonishment at the obvious red marks on the boy's cheeks. Her contempt softened slightly, and she thought to herself, "He's still a gentleman."

"Circulation of Qi."

As instructed, You Su channeled her Qi. At the same time, a stream of azure Mystic Qi flowed into You Su's body from their chests, which were pressed tightly together. She also guided You Su's Mystic Qi to converge at her chest.

The two streams of Mystic Qi, one green and one white, converged at their hearts, like intertwined Conjoined Branch of two trees.

As the "Conjoined Branch" formed, You Su also felt the Unseen connection, and the object of this connection was the Third Elder, who was located at the top of the mountain and could only be looked up to.

Before long, the Third Elder quietly withdrew, while You Su remained rooted to the spot, feeling a sense of emptiness in his chest, which had been under immense pressure.

The Third Elder took a big gulp of the celestial wine, the wine's glow making her red lips appear even more luscious. She then sat back down on the wooden vine, and within a few breaths, the blush on her face quickly faded, and she returned to her usual indifferent state.

"This mission at Jade Ring Pool is not as simple as you think. Although Jade Ring Pool is a celestial realm, their current practices are extremely xenophobic. I've heard some unpleasant rumors, and no one knows the true situation inside. You're blind, which is already inconvenient, and you're carrying a precious treasure alone. Anything could happen. You must be careful and not act recklessly just because you're a True Disciple of the Xuanxiao Sect. The Xuanxiao Sect's retaliation is terrifying, but there are always those who aren't afraid of death. I don't want you to be in any danger, not because I care about you, but because I don't want your master to be heartbroken and resentful if he finds out."

"Third Elder, rest assured, I will protect myself."

You Su thought to himself, "As expected, what the Third Elder just did to me was a protective measure."

The Third Elder frowned slightly and said:

"The Jade Ring Pool's protective array has numerous effects, and ordinary methods simply cannot penetrate it to establish contact. I don't have your life tablet, so what I just performed for you was a unique Technique Method of my own creation. No matter where you go, I will know whether you live or die; if you truly perish, the Mystic Qi left behind by the murderer will also be transmitted to me through this technique; in a critical moment, this technique can save your life."

The Third Elder deliberately concealed the name of the "Conjoined Branch Technique" and tried to describe its effects in a simple and rudimentary way.

She always felt that it was strange to be "Conjoined Branch" with a man like You Su, and to go into detail about what kind of relationship they would have. She didn't want You Su to misunderstand.

This was the first time the Third Elder had used this Technique Method on a man, and she hadn't expected it to be someone else's disciple. However, as her disciple, she would rarely venture alone into such a cutoff-off place. Her mountain was full of resources that could help her disciples cultivate, so there was no need to take such risks. Therefore, she only used it on her female disciples, simply to satisfy her sexual desires and want to get close to young and beautiful Fairy.

The Third Elder endured the disgust to perform this technique for You Su, not only because it was her responsibility as the instigator, but also because she genuinely hoped that You Su would not suffer any accidents. Otherwise, even if the Jade Ring Pool were leveled, the Thirteenth Elder would certainly not forgive her.

Seeing You Su remain silent, the Third Elder assumed he was afraid of the road ahead, and said:

"Don't be frightened by my words. After all, Jade Ring Pool is a legendary immortal family. I'm just taking precautions. When you return successfully, it will be a great achievement for you, and I will reward you accordingly."

"You Su thanked the Third Elder."

You Su sincerely expressed her gratitude.

He was not a disciple of the Third Elder, nor was he of the same sex as him. Yet the Third Elder condescended to perform this kind of soul-to-soul spell on him for a worst-case scenario with a slim chance of success, which was already an immense favor.

"Third Elder, You Su 'll take my leave now. I'll go back and pack my things, then depart for Jade Ring Pool immediately," You Su said, breaking the silence.

Do you know where Jade Ring Pool is? And how do you plan to get there?

You Su was taken aback for a moment, then said, "You can ask for directions, or you can take a carriage."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder looked reluctant, realizing that it was too much to ask You Su, a blind man, to do these things.

"Maybe we should just forget about it."

You Su was stunned for a moment, then immediately smiled broadly and said:

"Didn't the Third Elder just say that I had become the person I had dreamed of being as a child? Why are you pitying me now? Please don't underestimate me, Third Elder, and don't underestimate my determination to repay my master."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder was taken aback for a moment, then gently stroked her jade hand, and a large green banana leaf floated in the air.

She sighed softly, annoyed that You Su was sent by heaven to punish her. He was clearly only an eighteen-year-old boy, yet he had made her break too many taboos.

This leaf, which she had nurtured for a hundred years, had never been sat on by a man.

"Take the Green Boat. It's intelligent and will take you wherever you want to go. Remember to feed it dew every day. However, it can only take you to the outer edge of Jade Ring Pool. After that, you'll have to rely on yourself."

The Third Elder gently patted the leaf of the Green Boat, and the banana leaf flew happily to You Su's side, looking eager to try it out.

You Su bowed again to express his gratitude. Flying Law Artifact are extremely precious, and ordinary people would value them more than their own lives, so there was no possibility of lending them out.

"By the way, I just posted a task in the Hall of Sutras. Go and accept the task, and then use that as an excuse to leave the sect. Don't reveal that you went to Jade Ring Pool to help your master. Don't even tell Xiao Wangshu, so she won't worry unnecessarily."

"Yes."

You Su naturally knew that the fewer people who knew that his master was about to fall from his cultivation level, the better.

"Let's go, fly straight back from here, and don't let Qingchen and the others see us."

You Su bowed one last time, then boarded the Green Boat and soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of green light as he departed from the vibrant flower field.

The Third Elder watched You Su's departing figure with a complex expression.

She wasn't sure if entrusting this matter to the boy was the right decision.