Golden-Body Youth

Unfortunately, Yuepo was still young, and much of the information it gathered came from the boasts of a bunch of swordsmen in the warehouse. It could only tell that the four people were indeed members of the Divine Cult, and that Li Fan had not incurred any additional curse marks. In any case, it wasn't like some Divine Cult protector would suddenly descend with a flying sword and kill him to avenge him.

However, according to this rabbit, this crimson jade pendant engraved with the face of a deity is not only a medal of honor in the Divine Sect, but also a rare item within the Xuanmen (Daoist sects), something you can show off. Talking about its price is vulgar; it's more like a reputation item, strung on a sword tassel, casually displayed to garner the admiration and respect of all the big shots, juniors, senior brothers, and junior sisters—that's incredibly prestigious.

Now Li Fan could easily understand the grudges between the Xuan Sect God Sect. After all, once the Blood God Child was cultivated, he would eventually seize another's body. Naturally, he would seize the body of whoever was stronger. If it were you, would you take the body of a Xuanmen True Person or snatch the body of a useless person from the Immortal Palace? Therefore, the enmity between the Xuanmen and the Divine Sect was truly deep-seated, and it couldn't be stirred up by the Beichen Sword Sect alone, nor could it be easily resolved by killing one or two generations.

Therefore, since the Xuanmen sect still has a bunch of powerful figures hiding in the mountains cultivating immortality and not making a serious move, the various advantages of the Divine Sect can only be considered temporary, and there is still a lot of fighting between the two sides.

Unfortunately, Yuepo didn't know the specific organization of the Divine Sect, nor did he know what major events the Divine Sect had recently accomplished, or which Dharma King or Venerable was more famous. Therefore, it was difficult for him to deduce from the great merit of the Three Divine Jade which village Xiba came from and which big shot he followed, and naturally, he couldn't directly help Li Fan unseal the God Lord Jade and open a bunch of Divine Sect's heavenly books and secret manuals to take a look.

Li Fan's Divine Sense was also running out of energy. After asking the rabbit some random information, he threw it back into the sword box, scratching his head, feeling a little confused.

With both the Blood God Child Great Law and the Electronic Ghost, this guy might actually be quite powerful?

"Of course! Cyber hackers are so rare. This guy managed to build a tactical squad out of junk; he must have served in the military. Maybe he's even a Martian woman."

'Mars Girl isn't that bad; she's clearly a veteran mercenary who's seen many battles. Take off his clothes and check for warband tattoos. Look at his arms and chest; some people like to get them on their backs.'

Holy crap! Who wants to see men?! Oh, it's this one, with a red scorpion on her chest... And what kind of alternative style is "Mars Girl"? Is she Shibuya-kei?

'Wow! Who told you about that pretty girl? It's the Mars Marines! Wow, the difference between the Apostles is just so huge.'

'Funds are limited, so we'll have to make do... Red Scorpions? I don't recognize them, probably a random group from OPA.'

Damn it! I'm sorry I'm not a girl! And so what if I am? I'll still get ripped out in one go! And now you two have even bumped into the girl on the other side, shouldn't you give her more information about the enemy? It's too much for a civilian to compete with professional military personnel and be under intelligence control!

'Okay, okay, let's talk again tonight. I'll set up an encrypted connection and we can chat then.'

While complaining, Li Fan tidied up the broken items, carefully checking for any missing equipment. He first put the corpse in his Heaven and Earth Sleeve and packed all the devices into cloth bags coated with anti-radar paint.

He could carry all of these things, but they were numerous, heavy, and quite inconvenient. Using Storage Jade to store them wouldn't be cost-effective. Besides, these devices didn't contain spiritual energy, which seemed incompatible with a cultivator's magical artifacts. He wondered if they would be damaged during teleportation; they were all circuit boards—what if the chips burned out, or the metallic nitrogen exploded?

There wasn't a particularly good solution at the moment, so Li Fan first hid the armor, protective suits, drones, battery packs, ammunition, and consumables that weren't very useful to him in this side room. He also took with him the explosion-proof box that might contain metallic nitrogen and the red box containing some kind of medicine, and went back to check on Amao's situation.

This kid is really lucky; he managed to run into this kind of idiot. Hopefully, he won't be kidnapped. We should try to ride his good luck when we go for the lottery.

Then Li Fan discovered that the room he had been in was surrounded by a group of people.

"What's going on! What are you all doing gathered here?" Li Fan wondered, but after checking that Amao was still fighting inside the house and was not in any danger, he felt relieved and casually pulled an old man who was watching the show outside to ask.

The old man, beaming with delight at the spectacle, enthusiastically explained, "Haha, you don't know! That kid in that room is amazing! Many of the Jin Qing saw how lavishly he spent and wanted to try and win his gold, but alas! Who knew this kid was so talented! Young and strong! Beep beep beep beep! After a fierce contest, no one could beat him! He's still full of energy! Now everyone's betting on how long he can last before he runs out of strength!"

Li Fan was completely shocked. "Holy crap! No way? Is this for real? Is this guy crazy?"

The old man, a rather lewd fellow, chuckled, "Hehe, fellow Daoist, you don't know this. This kid isn't just physically strong. Because of this and that, and so on, it's clear he possesses the one-in-a-million Innate Blissful Child Golden Body!"

Li Fan was dumbfounded, and a group of onlookers also gathered around to ask, "Fellow Daoist, please tell us, what does this mean?"

The old man also became interested and cleared his throat to explain, "This is the top talent for cultivating the Yin-Yang Great Dao. The so-called dual cultivation path has always emphasized the five aspects of harmony: Yin and Yang in harmony, mutual understanding, compatible destiny, similar cultivation level, and physical intimacy!"

If all five elements are present, then needless to say, they are a match made in heaven, a pair flying wing to wing, a blessed union bestowed by the God of Marriage; to miss it would be a great pity. If three or four elements are present, cultivation can progress daily, achieving twice the result with half the effort, and they can enjoy the moon together. But if only one or two elements are present, then it won't work; the path has gone astray, and what should be a mutually beneficial union becomes a matter of sexual intercourse, with one party always suffering."

A passerby asked, "What if there's absolutely no communication?"

The old man rolled his eyes at the one who was arguing, "What are you even doing if your skin isn't even touching? Go away!"

The crowd kicked the man away, shouting, "Old man, ignore him, keep going!"

So the old man continued his nonsense, "A person's fate is predetermined in the dark. Therefore, those of us who practice the dual cultivation path usually pay the most attention to ensuring that the cultivation levels of our Dao Companion are similar, to prevent imbalance of yin and yang, and to hone our skills to reach the ultimate state of perfect harmony between our hearts."

But there is a chosen one in this world who is born with an understanding of the principles of Yin and Yang! That's right! It is the Innate Blissful Child Golden Body! With this talent, even if the cultivation levels of the two Dao Companion are different, they can still cultivate together without any problems or harm to the other's cultivation. It is simply a treasure that is unique in the mortal world!

Holy crap! Such an amazing hidden talent! Seriously?! This guy's a true protagonist! How come I never got such an awesome affix?!

"Hmph! You dare underestimate the abilities of my Golden Scale Palace! Step aside! Let me handle this!"

Li Fan and the onlookers turned their heads together and saw a lady dressed in gold silk, red gauze, heavy makeup, rosy cheeks, Golden hairpin and pearl ornaments, dressed in such a magnificent and noble manner, walking out from the back hall surrounded by a group of Jin Qing.

The audience erupted in cheers and jeers, their emotions running high, united in their hatred of the enemy—it was incredibly exciting!

"Wow! This kid beat the game already!"

"Is Madam Chi Lin going to personally take the stage?!"

"Go for it! Kid, go for it! Show her what a real man is like!"

"Defeat her! Defeat her! Defeat her!"

Li Fan nearly choked on his own saliva. "Damn it, isn't this supposed to be a Nascent Soul Realm?! This is ridiculous!"

"Hey! Wait, wait, wait! Stop, stop!" Li Fan hurriedly jumped out to stop both sides. "Ahem, my disciple is still young, and this is his first time doing something like this. He didn't know the gravity of the situation and broke your sect's rules. I didn't mean to offend him, please show mercy..."

When he mentioned that it was Amao's first time, the crowd erupted in excitement.

Wow! It really is the Golden Body Child!

"Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!"

"Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!"

"I admire you! I admire you! I admire you!"

Madam Chi Lin' eyes lit up. "Fellow Daoist, your disciple is exceptionally talented, one in a million. Would you be willing to part with him and give him to my Huan family? Name your price."

Damn, you're practically drooling! If you gave it to him, would he even survive?

Li Fan frowned and shook his head. "Don't mention this matter again. Amao is my disciple, not a commodity. There's no room for buying or selling him. If the Golden Scale Palace won't let this go, I'll have to show you my skills... I mean real skills in wielding swords and spears, not that!"

"Tch--" The audience was very disappointed.

Seeing that Li Fan refused to yield, Madam Chi Lin's beautiful eyes flickered, and she said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, please don't be angry. It's just that this young man's talent is rare, and he perfectly matches the secret methods of my Golden Scale Palace, which is why I was so eager to acquire him. However, judging from his appearance, although his body is not seriously injured, his breathing is somewhat disordered. Perhaps he hasn't formally entered the Qi Refining stage yet? I, Huan Chiling, am willing to take him as a disciple of the Golden Scale Palace and will definitely teach him carefully, guiding him in cultivation step by step. What do you think?"

Are you really planning to teach me step-by-step?

Li Fan was speechless. "Uh... well... it's not that I don't have any Cultivation Method I can teach him... but his talent is really... cough cough! Anyway, let's ask him what he wants..."

Madam Chi Lin was overjoyed. "In that case, why not ask him what he thinks now? To be honest, this boy is still under the Golden Lock and Jade Lock, and is still considered a virgin. If we cultivate our sect's secret techniques together, it will not only not damage his True Breath, but it can also help him directly Foundation Establishment Perfection, saving him ten years of arduous cultivation! My cultivation will also improve. It's a win-win situation, isn't it wonderful!"

Holy crap, he's already reached the Foundation Establishment Perfection! That's even more outrageous than what he did! Back when he tried to establish his foundation, he almost got his head chopped off! Sigh, comparisons between people are endless...

Seeing Li Fan hesitate, the lewd old man who had been chatting with him earlier advised, "Why should this fellow Daoist stop him? Cultivation opportunities are extremely rare. This boy has the chance to gain the favor of Madam Chi Lin Scale today and have her personally assist him in dual cultivation. This is his good fortune and destiny!"

If your sect has concerns about lineage, why not have your wife adopt him as her godson? We're all family; a little guidance now and then wouldn't be breaking any rules."

Madam Chi Lin couldn't wait any longer. "Good, good! I'm willing to take him as my godson! I'll cherish him dearly! I'd love to hold him in my hands and never want to part with him!"

Holy crap... Amao, isn't your luck a bit too much...? How did you end up working on a black ship like that...?

"Uh, well, okay, just don't kill him... Holy crap, I'm going straight for it..."

Of course, it wasn't convenient for onlookers to watch as Lady Huan used her family's secret techniques. So, the Jin Qing Palace) closed the door and set up screens and curtains to prevent any scoundrels from spying. Naturally, the Golden Scale Palace wouldn't offend these onlookers, so the Jin Qing came out one by one to invite the eager guests to the side to serve them.

However, the crowd rarely witnessed such an interesting spectacle and were unwilling to disperse. They all eavesdropped at the door, betting on how many rounds the Madam Chi Lin would fight the Golden-Bodied Child, and who would ultimately prevail.

"However, this fellow Daoist possesses a pure aura; surely he is True Cultivator from an ancient Xuanmen sect? What brings him to the Golden Scale Palace for a rest?"

Li Fan recognized the sleazy, well-informed guy who had approached him earlier. Upon closer inspection, he realized the guy was also a Nascent Soul Realm, though he was quite old and his energy was waning; he was probably not far from the Five Declines of Heaven and Man. Thinking he had nothing better to do, he placed a bet on Amao to win, while simultaneously reciting his character's description.

"To be honest, my name is Li Yaoshi, and I live on Tan Flower Island in the South China Sea. I have been cultivating overseas for many years. Recently, I have achieved great success in my family's Cultivation Method, so I came out to see the world and try my luck. May I ask how this friend is addressed?"

"So it's Li Daoyou. My apologies for not recognizing you. I am Huan Delang, an elder of the Golden Scale Palace."

That's easy to guess. After all, there are only a few Nascent Soul Stage on the island, and they're all proficient in the dual cultivation path. They must be cultivators from the Huan family.

Li Fan guessed, "Did Master Huan also recognize Amao's talent and want to take him as his disciple?"

Old Man Huan chuckled, "I don't accept female disciples, I only accept female disciples."

Hmm, that makes sense...

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured, Chi Ling was trained by me. Among my wives and concubines, she is the most skilled in this art. There will be no problem."

Li Fan was sweating profusely; these dual cultivation practitioners are really something...

"This... to have your wife do it herself... wouldn't that be..."

Old Man Huan chuckled and waved his hand, "It's just a fish, it's nothing."

Oh... um???

"Fish? Jin Qing??" Li Fan exclaimed in surprise, "Hiss... I really didn't recognize it..."

Old Man Huan boasted smugly, "Of course! My Huan family was once a powerful clan in the Immortal Palace, a noble family in the Three Realms, and a family of high-ranking officials for generations. It's nothing more than a matter of guiding some demons to cultivate into human form and attain enlightenment. It's not worth mentioning at all."

"I'm not bragging, but if you, fellow Daoist, were to invite this young man to cultivate in my Golden Scale Palace, his future would truly be limitless, and he would certainly not be disgraced."

If it were before, Li Fan might have found a place for Amao to settle down, but now that he has witnessed the kid's great fortune, he is really reluctant to part with him.

"Well, Elder Huan, it's not that I'm shirking my responsibility, but my Tan Flower Island also has its own traditions..."

Old Man Huan waved his hand with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for that. This old man is only good with words, but having lived long enough, I can see that you have real skills. Even the sword immortals of Penglai might not be your match. It's not surprising that you look down on our family's Cultivation Method."

However, Amao's talent is truly rare. I just wanted to make a deal with you. If you don't have anything urgent, could you stay on this island a little longer and let Chi Ling guide Amao in some basic skills? It would be good to establish a good relationship, since dual cultivation is beneficial to the children of both our families."

Hiss... This luck... is terrifying...

Li Fan swallowed hard, nodded, and said, "I shall comply."

After a period of secluded cultivation, Madam Chi Lin passed on to Amao's family's introductory dual cultivation secrets, helping him successfully Foundation Establishment.

Li Fan also sighed.

Holy crap, that's incredibly awesome, you have to admit it...

Of course, just to be on the safe side afterward, Li Fan still took Amao's pulse and checked him out.

Theoretically speaking, Madam Chi Lin transferred the mixed energy that she collected daily but couldn't digest to Amao through dual cultivation, helping him open up his meridians and create a self-circulating energy within his Inner Landscape.

However, the Huan family's dual cultivation method is quite interesting. It can actually refine the five elements of Dao Companion into Yin and Yang energies through dual cultivation, which is similar to the function of the Yin-Yang Qi Transformation Bag. Yin and Yang give rise to all things, and the paths of Yin and Yang energies are very broad. Theoretically, as long as there is a matching Cultivation Method and Dao Companion, any superior Taiji Qi can be derived and transformed in the future.

However, an ordinary person might not be able to withstand such strong and chaotic Dao Breath entering their body at first. At best, they might suffer from qi deviation and paralysis, and at worst, they might explode and die.

Amao was indeed exceptionally gifted. We won't go into detail about how indestructible and extraordinary his "Golden Body of a Virgin" was, but from a cultivation perspective, this special physique allowed him to withstand Madam Chi Lin's power transmission, and he could absorb only the beneficial yang energy without any residue from Lady Red Scale remaining in his body. Therefore, although Amao's comprehension was low, his aptitude wasn't high, and his innate talent was average, he was a formidable genius in dual cultivation, actually succeeding in Foundation Establishment and leaving a pure yang energy within his body!

However, when Li Fan tried to teach Amao a couple of Qi cultivation incantations, he found that A Mao's breathing technique was very improper, making it difficult for him to concentrate on cultivation. Moreover, he would only exhale half of what he inhaled, and the more he cultivated, the more impurities he accumulated. It was truly frustrating. Relying solely on his own cultivation, he would likely make very little progress...

Unbelievable! To be honest, with Amao's aptitude and comprehension, if he were cultivating on Ink Bamboo Mountain, even if he were fed the Five Treasures Immortal Soup until he was stuffed to death, he might not even be able to sense Qi, let alone Foundation Establishment. But now, with this turn of events, he actually directly borrowed Madam Chi Lin's true Qi and achieved the Foundation Establishment Perfection...

Dual cultivation is for geniuses, single cultivation is for idiots, are there really such oddballs...?