The Junior Sister, Did You Practice Some Other Dual-Cultivation Art?

The scroll also contains a brief account of the life of this great immortal.

The master of this secret realm is known as Cheng Ying Venerable, a native of the Central Yuan Continent. He broke through to the Void Glimpse Realm 1,500 years ago and has lived for 300 years.

As a female Sword Cultivator, she was exceptionally talented and unparalleled, her unique Cheng Ying Sword Technique so powerful that many male Sword Cultivator couldn't even raise their heads.

But people later learned that she came from a second-rate sect outside the sacred mountain— the Cheng Ying Sword Sect.

The Cheng Ying Sword Sect had never produced Void Glimpse Venerable before, but Cheng Ying Venerable was the first to achieve this due to her outstanding talent. It was also she who popularized the Cheng Ying Sword Technique, which was not considered top-tier, and thus she was able to directly use Chengying as her title.

As a female Sword Cultivator rose from humble beginnings, she always took saving the world as her mission and joined the Evil Warding Department at a young age. A thousand years ago, before the Divine Radiance Stone was discovered, the war against evil spirits on the coast was far more brutal than it is now. She often guarded the coast and protected the Central Continent, and her military achievements as a female cultivator were second to none in the army.

But she was not content with simply facing the enemy head-on. After receiving the mission from the Evil Warding Department to investigate the mystery of evil spirits at sea, she resolutely boarded the giant ship bound for overseas. She vowed to dig out the root of these evil spirits.

However, of the two Venerables, ten Feather Transformation Realm, and twenty Condensing Water Realm cultivators on the ship, only she returned in the end.

Upon her return, she seemed lost and silent, refusing to speak of anything. The Evil Warding Department had no choice but to take her in, hoping she would regain some memory. But one day, she suddenly disappeared without a trace. The Cheng Ying Sword Technique is all about appearing and disappearing without a trace, and no one could find her.

It wasn't until her life tablet shattered that people learned she had passed away.

The place where she passed away has become a secret unknown to most people.

"How can we be certain that this is the place where Cheng Ying Venerable passed away?"

You Su asked curiously.

"The tomb of the Venerable One is difficult to enter, but the protective restrictions on the tomb are not indefinite. They will gradually dissipate in about a thousand years, with fluctuations of several hundred years depending on the cultivation level. Based on the timeline, coupled with the rampant Sword Qi in the Lingxu Mountain Range, it can be roughly deduced that this is the place where Cheng Ying Venerable passed away."

"But the scroll doesn't specify the exact location. Am I supposed to go to the Lingxu Mountain Range to find it myself?"

"Even if it's a corpse, the Mystic Qi contained within Void Glimpse Venerable's corpse is far beyond what ordinary cultivators can achieve. Before the tomb's protective restrictions completely collapse, a large amount of Mystic Qi flowing out of the tomb will soar into the sky, at which point we can naturally rely on this to determine its approximate location."

The First Elder patiently explained to You Su, even though he himself had never explained things in such detail to his own True Disciple on his own Heavenly Arts Peak.

You Su nodded in agreement, then frowned and asked:

"Whether it's the legacy of this Cheng Ying Venerable or the secrets she might be hiding, both are extremely important. If I'm entrusted with the entire investigation, how can I compete with others?"

"While the inheritance is precious, it probably holds little appeal for you. The most valuable treasure is Cheng Ying Venerable's natal immortal Immortal Sword, but the requirements for Immortal Sword are extremely stringent. Not just anyone can take Cheng Ying Sword away. Your talent and potential cannot be weaker than the original owner's for the immortal Immortal Sword to recognize you; otherwise, you will only suffer the backlash of the Immortal Sword."

The First Elder stood with his hands behind his back, saying, "At that time, many Sword Cultivators will likely appear in the Lingxu Mountain Range. Seizing the fortuitous opportunity is only your surface task. You only need to focus on investigating the reason for her change and avoid conflicts with others. Once the mission is completed, the reward you receive will not be worse than those inheritances. Of course, you won't be the only one going to the Evil Warding Department, but as a divine child, people have higher expectations of you."

Another point of consensus that the First Elder did not mention is that other Void Glimpse Venerable, as it would cause the tomb to collapse prematurely. Therefore, the First Elder and others cannot personally investigate it.

You Su could understand, after all, the people from the Evil Warding Department were waiting to see his performance. In their eyes, they wouldn't care at all that he was just a minor cultivator at the Spirit Platform Realm.

When do we depart?

"The restriction will be lifted in about seven days. It will take about three days to travel from the Divine Mountain to the Lingxu Mountain Range. The decision is yours."

You Su immediately cupped his hands in a salute:

"Yes."

The First Elder glanced at the young man, then withered his hand, and a small white porcelain bottle appeared in his palm.

"Dragon Marrow Pill, for saving your life in critical moments, keep it safe. As long as you don't get into conflicts with others, you'll be safe. If you really encounter trouble you can't handle, you still have one of the Jade Bead I gave you last time, just crush it, and I'll be there in an instant."

These words couldn't have sounded more arrogant, but the old man had the confidence to say them.

You Su didn't know the specific effects of the Dragon Marrow Pill, but anything given by the First Elder was definitely not ordinary. He didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it.

"Thank you First Elder."

The First Elder stroked his white beard and nodded. As if remembering something, he added:

"By the way, the Seventh Elder's Nine Revolutions Spirit Returning Pill, which he has been refining in seclusion for several years, is nearing completion. If you win your first battle, I will ask him for one in your name as a divine son. I'm sure he won't refuse."

You Su was slightly taken aback, and asked, "What are the effects of this Nine Revolutions Spirit Returning Pill?"

"With this pill, the probability of advancing from the Feather Transformation stage to the Void Transformation stage can be increased by 10%."

Upon hearing this, You Su's eyes widened instantly.

Of those who ascend to the Void Transformation Realm, only one in a thousand survives. Yet this elixir can increase the probability by about ten percent, making it a divine medicine. It is enough to attract a frenzy of fighting among cultivators from all five continents, and is truly a priceless treasure.

You Su is still far from reaching the Void Glimpse Realm, so this pill is of no use to him for the time being, but for his Mistress... it is a truly invaluable treasure!

"You Su will not fail in his mission!"

The First Elder was well aware of the Lotus Sword Venerable's condition, and his words were clearly a deliberate attempt to encourage You Su. However, the young man did not seem to mind; on the contrary, he appeared grateful to him, which earned the elder's approval.

How could such a loyal and devoted young man not earn the trust of others?

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. The probability of getting any results from the investigation is already low, otherwise it wouldn't be you going, it would be your senior sister. As for the Nine Revolutions Spirit Returning Pill, we'll have a chance to get it eventually."

"Yes."

Tonight You Su cooked for herself, making her junior sister's favorite chestnut chicken and her senior sister's favorite braised pork ribs.

Although Wangshu herself didn't eat, she loved watching You Su eat. Whenever she saw You Su sucking on the meat and picking out the bones while eating ribs, she felt very satisfied, even though in the end, most of it probably ended up in Ji Lingruo's stomach.

The night was chilly. Although cultivators are not afraid of heat or cold, their food would get cold, so the three of them sat separately in the kitchen, with You Su naturally sitting in the middle.

Ji Lingruo looked at the table full of her favorite dishes, but she didn't show her usual excitement; she appeared very calm.

"Going out again?"

The girl was more perceptive than You Su.

You Su handed each of them a pair of chopsticks, nodded, and made no attempt to hide anything.

"This is my first mission after becoming a divine child, but it's not dangerous. On the surface, the mission is to seize a fortuitous opportunity in the Lingxu Mountain Range, but in reality, it's just to investigate the cause of death of the master of the secret realm."

With his status as a member of the Xuanxiao Sect, even if he were to vie for fortuitous opportunity, he wouldn't be in mortal danger, not to mention that You Su also possesses numerous life-saving Law Treasure.

"Then I'll go with you."

Looking at the table full of dishes, Ji Lingruo felt she had lost her appetite.

"I'll go too."

Wangshu's blue eyes blinked, unwilling to be left alone at home.

You Su shook his head; he knew this would happen.

"Junior sister, this is fortuitous opportunity left behind by Void Glimpse Venerable. There might even be powerful cultivators at the peak of the Feather Transformation Realm competing for it. It's too dangerous for someone at the mid-stage of the Spirit Platform Middle Stage to join in the fun."

You Su finished speaking, he turned to Wangshu Fairy and said:

"Senior sister, you absolutely cannot go. This is my first mission, and it's crucial for solidifying my position. With you by my side, even if the mission is completed, those people probably won't acknowledge me; they'll only think it's all thanks to you, senior sister."

Wangshu Fairy lowered her head slightly. She clearly did not want to be separated from her junior brother, but she could sense that he was equally determined not to let her go. Of course, she would not go against You Su's choice, but she still felt down.

"You're only at the Spirit Platform Realm, so why can you go but I can't?"

Ji Lingruo was not as easily coaxed as Wangshu, and asked in this way.

"First, seizing fortuitous opportunity is merely a pretext; I won't put myself in unnecessary danger, but having multiple junior sisters adds an element of uncertainty. Second, junior sisters can't be of much help with the investigation. Finally, I'm not at the Spirit Platform Middle Stage Realm; I'm at the upper stage. If you reach the upper stage overnight, then I'll allow you to accompany me."

You Su's three reasons left Ji Lingruo speechless. She could only put her hands on her hips, wanting to say something but unable to. Her cheeks puffed out in a huff, making her look extremely cute.

"Alright, I've already said there's no danger. Including the journey, I'll be back in ten days at most." You Su smiled gently, picked up his chopsticks first, and placed a large chicken leg in front of his junior sister. "Come on, let's eat."

"When are we leaving?" Ji Lingruo reluctantly picked up her chopsticks and glanced sideways at You Su, clearly still angry.

"I'll probably leave tomorrow. I'm not familiar with the Lingxu Mountain Range, so I'll scout it out beforehand."

Ji Lingruo had no choice but to lament her own lack of strength in order to help her senior brother. She then channeled her grief and anger into her appetite, proudly showing off the tender and spicy chicken leg in front of her.

Wangshu Fairy Ji Lingruo put it down, Fairy Wangshu felt a little better.

You Su found it amusing. Although he didn't want to treat his senior sister like a child, her temperament was really no different from a child's; she was completely driven by her herd mentality.

The dinner ended happily amidst Ji Lingruo's repeated exclamations of "Delicious!"

The two women were not as forceful as You Su had anticipated; perhaps they both knew that such days would become the norm in the future.

The stars twinkled, and the night was desolate.

You Su sat on the bed to conserve his energy. The most prominent feature of the Sun Yang Sword Nurturing Art is the method of "nourishing the sword with yang".

It just so happens that You Su's energy is abundant, more than enough to nurture his sword. Not only can it aid him in his nighttime battles, but it can also make him wield the Ink Pine Sword with greater ease.

It must be said that the feature of the Book Mountain Pavilion in selecting the most suitable Cultivation Method for visitors is not just a gimmick.

You Su then remembered that his junior sister had already reported to the Hall of Sutras, and should have also opened the false gate of the sacred mountain and obtained a Cultivation Method most suitable for her. Why had he never heard her mention it?

Given her junior sister's tendency to show off, she shouldn't have remained so quiet...

Could it be... some kind of shady Cultivation Method?

He suddenly remembered the few days when his junior sister had stayed indoors after they first entered the mountain. He had thought she needed time to adjust to the new environment, but now he felt that she was secretly cultivating.

Just then, the door was quietly pushed open, and Ji Lingruo entered You Su's room with such politeness for the first time.

"Junior sister, what brings you here?" You Su seemed pleasantly surprised.

Ji Lingruo wore a silk nightgown, her hair casually draped over her shoulders, which only added to the languid charm of this beautiful young woman.

"You think I can just come and go as I please?"

Ji Lingruo entered You Su's room, looking around and touching everything like a bandit entering a city, completely uninhibited. But her tense expression betrayed her; she was using these seemingly natural actions to mask her inner nervousness.

"Yes, Junior Sister, you may come whenever you wish."

You Su smiled and lifted a corner of the blanket to Ji Lingruo. Of course, he couldn't wait for his junior sister to come more often.

Ji Lingruo blushed and sat down on the edge of You Su's bed, stroking her buttocks.

"What are you doing practicing qigong so late at night? I've seen you staying up this late every day lately, are you just practicing qigong?"

You Su quietly moved closer to the girl and smiled, "How can you protect what you want to protect if you don't work hard?"

As he spoke, he gently leaned his shoulder against the girl.

The girl understood You Su's implication, biting her lip lightly, "Who needs your protection? Mind your own business."

Although she was lazy, she was also strong-willed and unwilling to spend her whole life hiding behind You Su.

"Junior sister is right, but how can it be that only junior sister is allowed to secretly study, while senior brother is not?"

You Su subtly probed, trying to find out what kind of Cultivation Method Ji Lingruo had obtained.

Upon Ji Lingruo reacted like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, and hurriedly said:

"When did I secretly study? Don't talk nonsense!"

Seeing that his junior sister was unwilling to speak, You Su did not force her, knowing there would be plenty of opportunities for her to speak frankly.

"My junior sister came to see me just to supervise my cultivation?"

"No, otherwise?"

"That's good. I've indeed been neglecting my cultivation of the sect's ancestral Cultivation Method lately. How about you give me some encouragement, Junior Sister?"

You Su didn't hide anything. His junior sister's initiative to come to his room must be because he was about to embark on a long journey and she wanted to help him dispel his yang energy before he left.

Ji Lingruo blushed and stammered, "You've been practicing this skill the most diligently... you don't need me to supervise you..."

With a mix of reluctance and agreement, You Su told the girl a new story.

"On this day, the Great Sage, in order to chase down the snake demon, jumped into a long and deep path."

He fought a fierce battle with the snake demon for over ten rounds, the sounds of battle rising and falling, before a victor finally emerged...

Although the Great Sage had won by sheer luck, he still angrily asked:

"Hey, you snake demon, why are you so troublesome? You seem to get stronger the more you fight!!"

"Junior sister."

"What's wrong..."

"Have you been secretly practicing other dual cultivation Cultivation Method?"

"Don't talk nonsense... I didn't..."

That is...

It seems that the technique the Book Mountain Pavilion gave to my junior sister is no less Cultivation Method than the Sun Yang Sword Nurturing Art...