Retreating Bravely from the Rapids

Inside the ruins, Yang Ning and Su Xiao sat cross-legged, with their spoils of war laid out before them.

16 Storage Bag, ranging from top-grade to low-grade, including countless Low-grade Mortal Artifacts.

There are countless clothes for men and women.

I don't know why, but a male disciple's Storage Bag contained a lot of women's clothes, and they were even worn by people.

Yang Ning and Su Xiao both looked embarrassed when they saw these things.

The Myriad Saints Alliance currency, consisting of tens of thousands of tons of obsidian, is equivalent to approximately 600,000 taels of silver.

There is a Cultivation Method called <Six Rens Human Scroll>, which is a way to train Mental Power and is mainly used to control the Spirit Artifact Six Rulers Flying Kill.

Finally, there's the Spirit Artifact, the Six Rulers Flying Kill.

"We'll split the obsidian in half!" Yang Ning said. "As for these ordinary artifacts!"

"I don't want it!" Su Xiao shook her head. "These are all your spoils of war, and they're useless to me. You need them more than I do!"

Yang Ning looked at Su Xiao; he didn't judge whether someone was lying just by looking at their expression.

Listen to the heartbeat, check for sweat on the skin, whether the skin temperature has risen, whether there are abnormal electrical signals inside the nose, and whether there are abnormal brain wave signals.

But Su Xiao always gets a perfect score.

In the world before Yang Ning transmigrated, love was no longer something to be believed in. His mind had probably been so deeply poisoned that he had a strong sense of distrust towards everyone.

This kind of mentality is normal on Earth; what's abnormal is an ATM. But in Taiheng, it becomes an anomaly.

"Here, take this back!" Yang Ning handed the Snow Soul Rhombus Crystal Bracelet back.

"Keep it, you need it more than I do!" Su Xiao didn't want it either.

"This isn't because I have the Six Rulers Flying Kill!" Yang Ning said, "Besides, as you've noticed, I have many things that can supplement my combat power, so I don't need Spirit Artifact that much!"

The name of this Spirit Artifact was written in the manual, so Yang Ning did not give it a different name.

"Besides, if you give me the bracelet, how are you going to explain it to the sect when you get back?"

Su Xiao remained silent; this was indeed a problem.

She wanted to do more for Yang Ning, but limited by her status and resources, there was very little she could offer.

"Perhaps when I go back, I should reduce the time I spend socializing and networking, and focus my mind on cultivation!"

The Six Rulers Flying Kill looks cooler than the Snow Soul Rhombus Crystal Bracelet, but it's not Snow Soul Rhombus Crystal Bracelet exquisite, and its grade isn't as high.

This is just a mid-grade Spirit Artifact. Although its shape is more suitable for flight, its flight speed is only 160m/s, and its load capacity is much less than that of the Snow Soul Rhombus Crystal Bracelet.

Most importantly, this Spirit Artifact cannot change size, nor is its design suitable for rotation.

However, because it is made of metal, it can be used as cannonballs for the Dragon Venerable Cannon. Yang Ning has the top-grade Spirit Artifact Moon Golden Wheel above and countless ordinary weapons below. In addition, with the Six Rulers Flying Kill, he has cannonballs of all three levels: high, medium, and low.

After collecting all their spoils, the two looked at the Purple Heart Stone on the ground.

"What's next? Should we continue?" Su Xiao asked.

After all, the two of them now possess two Spirit Artifacts and an unknown number of white jade beads, giving them the ability to fight even if they encounter a large number of Outer Disciple.

"How many Outer Disciple do you think will participate in this Xuantian Sect hunting event? What are the chances that we can find the Xuantian Sect before them and get the secret of the Purple Heart Stone from them?" Yang Ning asked.

Su Xiao's face immediately darkened.

She thought for a moment and said, "There are 40,000 sects in the world. Even if each sect sends 50 disciples, there will still be 2 million people participating in this hunt!"

"Wait, where did this data come from?!" Yang Ning asked, "How do you know there are so many sects in the world?"

"It was compiled by our sect's Celestial Phenomenon Department!" Su Xiao said. "The Celestial Phenomenon Department is responsible for distributing celestial missions to the forces under the Tianyi Sect, so it has intelligence on all the sects. And there are also people from our Tianyi Sect in Taiheng and the Wanwansheng Alliance, so they will also send over relevant data!"

Yang Ning was taken aback. "You still have people from the Tianyi Sect in Taiheng?"

"Of course! They must have people planted in our sect too. Isn't that perfectly normal?"

Okay, that's perfectly normal.

"Then wouldn't you be able to obtain Taiheng's Supreme Dao Arts through an insider?" Yang Ning asked again.

"I don't know about that!" Su Xiao shrugged. She was just an Outer Disciple, and only had more information because of her Snow Jade Glazed Body.

"Okay, then you can continue!"

"Hmm!" Su Xiao nodded and continued, "At least for now, we can be certain that the Xuantian Sect possesses three Spirit Artifacts. And since he was able to defeat my subordinate who wielded Spirit Artifact, he might also have Spirit Artifact of considerable quality. Even if we find him, we might not be able to defeat him!"

If no outsiders came in, she could bombard them with the white jade beads, but now that so many people have come in, the sound of the white jade beads exploding can be heard five kilometers away. She doesn't believe that people from other sects would hear the sound and not come to investigate.

This observation revealed that not only was the Xuantian Sect exposed, but the White Jade Pearl was also exposed.

Yang Ning had said that the reason the white jade bead could have such a great effect was because it had never appeared before.

Now that it's exposed, won't they lose their biggest trump card?

"So, the probability is very low?" Yang Ning stated the statement in a questioning tone.

"That's right!" Su Xiao nodded. "However, I can rely on the power of the Tianyi Sect disciples. If I plan carefully, it's still possible to achieve it!"

"Forget it!" Yang Ning shook his head.

"Ah?"

"I said forget it, I'm not going to argue anymore!" Yang Ning said.

"But..." Su Xiao was still somewhat unwilling; this was Supreme Dao Arts!

"When others are greedy, I am fearful; when others are fearful, I am greedy!" Yang Ning said nonchalantly, "In my plan, there was never a place for Supreme Dao Arts. I didn't come here just to test what I've learned. As for Supreme Dao Arts, if no one was competing for them, I might have considered vying for them. But now that everyone is competing, it would be too dangerous for me to do so!"

"As long as a person is alive, there is hope; when a person dies, there is nothing left!"

Hearing this, Su Xiao's eyes sparkled. If Yang Ning hadn't known that the Xuantian Sect was actually him, he probably would have been moved to tears.

However, the logic is sound. Now is definitely not a good time to find the Supreme Dao Arts. Who knows if such a thing will have special effects like flowers falling from the sky and golden lotuses springing up from the ground when it is born? If you take it then, you won't be able to escape.

Moreover, he already possesses the Great Dragon Physiognomy, and once he advances to the Qi Refining Stage, he can learn the Great Destiny Technique, so there's absolutely no need for him to rush to find a third Supreme Dao Arts.

It's not too late to come looking for me after I advance to the Qi Refining Stage and have more methods.

If this trend hasn't subsided by then, then wait until you reach the Spiritual Law Realm, or even become an immortal, before trying again!

As the famous traveler Kong once said, "No rush, we have plenty of time!"

"I support you!" Su Xiao nodded emphatically, then asked, "Shall we leave now?"

"No rush!" Yang Ning said, "Tell me your question!"

"My question?" Su Xiao was taken aback at first, then her face suddenly turned red. Had he figured out that she liked him?!

In an instant, his face paled again. But he likes You Ruo, he wouldn't reject me because of this, would he?

Then Yang Ning asked, "I see that both the <Snow Jade Glazed Heart Sutra> and the Snow Jade Glazed Body are Cultivation Method that focus on Mental Power strength, but your Mental Power doesn't seem very strong. What's the problem?"

"Uh..." Su Xiao was speechless. Was this a veiled way of saying I was stupid?

But compared to him, I do seem really stupid!

"I... I don't know either." Su Xiao blinked. "Master Xin told me that this is how Snow Jade Fairy cultivated back then!"

"Who is Master Xin?" Yang Ning asked.

"Master Xin's name is Xin Huafu, she is my master, but I can only formally become her disciple when I reach the Qi Refining Stage!" Su Xiao said, "She also taught me the Snow Jade Glazed Heart Sutra, what's wrong, is there a problem?"

That's just how girls are—outgoing.

If Xin Huafu knew that her student, whom she had taught for six years, was doubting her because of a man she had only known for less than three days, she would probably be so angry that she would vomit blood!

"The scripture is fine, but the practice method is wrong!" Yang Ning said, "Try practicing with me once!"

"Huh?" Su Xiao was stunned. What kind of talent is this? I just finished teaching you last night, and not only have you mastered it today, but you can even teach me instead!

Even if it's a lover, this is just too outrageous!

However, after practicing with Yang Ning once, it was Su Xiao who fell into self-doubt.

This new training method seems to be better than the previous one. After practicing it once, I feel much clearer-headed.

I've never felt this way before!

"So, the teacher lied to me?" Su Xiao looked bewildered and innocent. "Why? Why would she do that?"

"Perhaps she didn't lie to you, but rather because it's been so long that she didn't know the real method of cultivation?" Yang Ning said.

He felt that the woman named Xin Huafu was probably not lying, after all, Su Xiao had said that she didn't have any powerful connections.

But to still be able to have eight bodyguards (four inside and four outside) and possess a title like "Born Snow Master" is something only Xin Huafu could have done.

She might be working for her own benefit, after all, having a disciple who is Born Snow Master makes it easier for her to ask for resources.

But that's precisely why she wants to nurture Su Xiao properly.

"So that's how it is?" Su Xiao believed it.

The main reason is that Yang Ning has given her so many shocks along the way. He can extract poison from the heart, fight beyond visual range, use her Spirit Artifact without any problem, and even the Cultivation Method she has practiced since childhood are better than what he gave her!

There's a feeling that he can do everything and is always right.

Even if he said right now, "Slit your throat and you'll become invincible," Su Xiao would probably be willing to try it!

"So, I'll practice this from now on?" Su Xiao asked.

"More than that!" Yang Ning said, "Think about what your title is?"

"Born Snow Master?" Su Xiao felt a little embarrassed when she heard this title, mainly because the person in front of her was too powerful, making her feel that she was not worthy of such a grand title.

I was Born Snow Master, so what is he? The Lord of Thunder?

"That's right. Since you are the Snow Lord, you naturally need to cultivate in an environment with snow. Does your cultivation environment have snow?" Yang Ning asked.

He developed this technique himself; this Heart Sutra works even better in a cold environment.

It doesn't necessarily have to be snowy; you can even cultivate inside a refrigerator. But isn't this just to reflect the status of the Snow Lord?

Even cultivation must be done in snowy weather; that instantly elevates the level of sophistication.

"No, there really isn't!" Su Xiao shook her head. So, all my years of cultivation have been wrong?

"When you get back, try practicing the Cultivation Method I gave you in an icy and snowy environment. The results should be quite good!" Yang Ning said with a smile.

"Mmm!" Su Xiao nodded. She was initially quite loving, but the moment the topic of going out came up, her mood immediately turned resentful.

"Then, how should I find you after I get out?"

"What do you want with me?" Yang Ning asked. "We've only met by chance. After we leave, we'll each go our own way! You'll be your Born Snow Master, and I'll be my carefree wanderer. We should never cross paths again!"

"How could this be!" Su Xiao panicked, but out of consideration for You Ruo, she couldn't reveal her true feelings.

After much thought, Su Xiao said, "You are my savior, how can I abandon this kindness? You must give me a way to repay you, otherwise my conscience will be uneasy!"

"Uh..." Yang Ning was taken aback, then nodded. "Since it concerns your Dao heart, this is indeed a problem!"

"Mmm!" Su Xiao nodded emphatically, not even thinking of offering any suggestions.

After all, there's an exceptionally intelligent person right beside him; he's bound to have a solution.

"Have you ever heard of a cell phone?" Yang Ning asked.

"A cell phone?" Su Xiao thought for a moment, "It seems to be something that's recently become popular at the Taiheng Sect?"

"That's right, it's a communication tool. With this, you can communicate with each other no matter how far apart you are within the Taiheng Realm. Once you get out, find a user named Bai Qi; that will be me!"

"Okay!" Su Xiao nodded emphatically. "Phone, Bai Qi, I've got it!"

Yang Ning smiled, then pushed the ten Purple Heart Stones to Su Xiao: "It's time to go!"

"Hmm!" Su Xiao nodded, then took out the Snow Soul Rhombus Crystal Bracelet and ran it across her finger.

The Taiheng Grand Array records blood information. Even if you lose your own Purple Heart Stone, you can take someone else's Purple Heart Stone and return to the same place you came from.

Then, remembering something, Su Xiao quickly asked, "But there are only six left now, you!"

"Don't worry, I have enough!" Yang Ning smiled and took out four Purple Heart Stones from his Storage Bag to reassure Su Xiao.

"That's good!" Su Xiao patted her chest, then arranged the ten Purple Heart Stones in a circle, covered them with her Qi and Blood, and activated them.

She wanted to say something more, but the Teleportation Formation didn't even have an activation time; in an instant, she disappeared from the ruins.

Yang Ning breathed a sigh of relief. He was really bad at interacting with girls, especially girls who liked him. Their gentle, watery eyes made him feel like he couldn't even walk properly.

"What should we do next? Start fighting?" Deep Blue asked. "Two million people, that's two million Purple Heart Stone!"

"Didn't I say, be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful!" Yang Ning waved his hand. "Let's go back, let's break through to the Qi Refining Stage first!"

"I thought you were just trying to fool that girl!" Deep Blue said.

The master's level of understanding has reached such a high point that even his own artificial intelligence can no longer distinguish whether he is telling the truth or lying.

"This is no exaggeration; I always treat people with sincerity!"

"Is that so, Bai Qi?"

"Of course!" Yang Ning nodded. "Am I Bai Qi? Besides, these are the sect's rules; how could I dare disobey them!"

"Hehe."

"I'm going to delete the data!"

"Father, spare me!"