Only Then Could She Grow
"Madam Xing, I forgot to tell you something. I have recorded what happened last night with Image-Recording Stone. If you do not return within a day, the Image-Recording Stone will be copied hundreds or thousands of times and circulated throughout Fangzhu City."
Song Wen's words were like Curse from a demon in the deepest hell, startling Shan Yue so much that she almost fell off her flying sword. Like a sharp sword, they pierced the silence of the Poison Grotto, causing Shan Yue's heart to stop beating.
"You... despicable."
Shan Yue gritted her teeth and cursed loudly.
Her beautiful, slightly red and swollen eyes glared fiercely at Song Wen, as if she wanted to tear Song Wen to pieces.
"Thank you for your kind words, Madam. I await your good news," Song Wen said with a smile.
Shan Yue accelerated, bursting out of the Cave and soaring into the sky.
After confirming his departure in Shan Yue, Song Wen went to the spirit garden where the Poison Old Ghost cultivated poisons and removed all the poisons.
Then, Song Wen also left the Poison Grotto, leaving only two Sacred Beetle Gu to monitor the activity inside.
Song Wen followed Shan Yue all the way to the outskirts of Fangzhu City, found a place with a large number of people, and quietly observed the movements of Fangzhu City.
Song Wen wasn't very confident about whether he could obtain the <Soul-Concentrating Spike> in Shan Yue.
Through Xing Chang's network of connections, Shan Yue is the highest-ranking member of the Xing Family that Song Wen can reach. If even Shan Yue cannot obtain the <Soul-Concentrating Spike>, then Xing Chang's connection is useless.
Shan Yue passed through the North City of Fangzhu City and arrived at the palace where she lived.
Xing Gaohan, as the most skilled cultivator in the Xing Family, resides in the heart of the entire Xing Family compound.
His residence resembled a palace in the mundane world.
Xing Gaohan lived in the main hall, while his wives and concubines lived in many side halls.
As one of Xing Gaohan's most favored concubines, Shan Yue lived in a side hall very close to the main hall.
About fifteen minutes later, she gracefully emerged from her palace.
At this moment, she had changed into a new dress, put on exquisite makeup, and regained her usual haughty demeanor.
She summoned a flying boat and headed leisurely towards the Transmission Hall.
The Xing Family's Transmission Hall occupies a large area, covering a mile, and has five floors.
The first floor displays all kinds of books closely related to cultivation, from common knowledge of cultivation to spirit medicine herbs and Demon Beast, and even anecdotes about the Sea of Disorder.
The second to fifth floors house Cultivation Practice Method and secret arts, corresponding to the four realms of Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul.
In Shan Yue, they went straight to the deepest part of the third floor.
Here is a stone platform, on which lies a blue Jade Slip.
A transparent light shield enveloped the Jade Slip; this was a miniature array specifically designed to protect Jade Slip.
This Jade Slip contains the first level of the <Soul-Concentrating Spike> Cultivation Method.
"Someone come here!"
Shan Yue shouted.
A figure flashed, and a male cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Peak Stage appeared beside Shan Yue.
"Xing Shi, a descendant of the Xing Family, greets Madam. May I ask what business Madam has with me?"
"Make me a copy of <Soul-Concentrating Spike>," Shan Yue said without room for argument.
Xing Shi looked troubled.
"Madam, according to clan rules, to receive the first level of the <Soul-Concentrating Spike> Cultivation Method, one must complete the training and refine Earth Spirit Pill."
Shan Yue glared angrily, "Do you want me to risk my life to go to the Outer Sea and kill the Tidal Demon?"
Xing Shi's face stiffened. "Xing Shi wouldn't dare, but this is a clan rule, and a junior like me wouldn't dare to overstep it."
Shan Yue glanced at Xing Shi, her eyes filled with impatience.
"Just copy the Cultivation Method; I'll take full responsibility for all the consequences."
Xing Shi was at a loss for what to do.
The clan rules were strict, and he dared not disobey them.
However, Shan Yue is of high status and is not someone he can afford to offend.
"Hurry up and replicate the Cultivation Method for me. At worst, I'll ask my husband for an imperial edict to grant me special permission to do so," Shan Yue rebuked sternly.
For other members of the Xing Family, in order to cultivate the first level of the <Soul-Concentrating Spike> Cultivation Method, they must complete the trials set by the Lineage.
However, for Shan Yue, one only needs to whisper sweet nothings in Xing Gaohan's ear to easily obtain it.
Rules are always meant to restrain the weak.
After hesitating for a long time, Xing Shi finally gritted his teeth and decided to copy the Cultivation Method for Shan Yue.
"I hope Madam will bring the ancestral decree as soon as possible, otherwise this junior cannot bear this responsibility."
Shan Yue said impatiently, "I understand. I will bear all the consequences."
After obtaining the Jade Slip the first level of the <Soul-Concentrating Spike> Cultivation Method, she headed towards the fourth floor of the Transmission Pavilion.
"Madam, the copied Jade Slip cannot be taken away; it can only be used for cultivation within the Transmission Pavilion," Xing Shi reminded her.
"Do I need a junior like you to remind me of what I'm doing?"
With a Shan Yue and unreasonable attitude, he spoke without turning his head.
There is a protective array separating the corridors between the third and fourth floors.
The Shan Yue was blocked by a dazzling curtain of light.
To pass through this light barrier, one must possess the cultivation level of the Golden Core stage.
"Where is the manager of the fourth floor? Come out and see me at once!" Shan Yue shouted loudly.
A male cultivator at the Middle Golden Core Stage appeared at the entrance of the fourth-floor corridor.
"Madam, let's go back. The fourth floor is not a place for you to cause trouble."
The male cultivator refused to accept the offer for the Shan Yue.
He was clearly aware of what had happened on the third floor, but since it was none of his business, he didn't step in to stop Shan Yue.
Shan Yue glanced at the male cultivator, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes.
She recognized the male cultivator at the Golden Core stage.
The male cultivator's name was Xing Xian. He was very close to Xing Liren and belonged to the same lineage as Xing Gaohan wife, Jing Feiyao.
Previously, Shan Yue, relying on Xing Gaohan's favor, disdained to win people's hearts and cultivate power.
She firmly believed that as long as Xing Gaohan favored her, it would be enough for her to secure a place in the Xing Family.
After last night's events, she realized the importance of having power that was completely at her beck and call.
There are some things that cannot be told to Xing Gaohan, and it is impossible to rely on Xing Gaohan to solve them.
"Xing Xian, don't speak so confidently."
As they spoke, Shan Yue took out a jade token.
"Honor Merit Token!"
Xing Xian frowned, his tone tinged with surprise. He seemed to find it hard to believe that Shan Yue actually possessed such a decree.
The Honor Merit Token can only be obtained by those who have made great contributions to the Xing Family.
The holder of this token can choose any Cultivation Method from their Lineage, receive rare spiritual materials and pills, or directly exchange it for 500 Superior Spirit Stones.
How could someone who lives a life of luxury Shan Yue possibly receive Honor Merit Token?
"It is the Honor Merit Token. With this order, I can enter the fourth floor, right?" Shan Yue said with a smug smile.
This Honor Merit Token bestowed upon her by Xing Gaohan on the night she became an overnight sensation, as a sign of his favor towards her.
She kept this for many years, reluctant to use it.
This time, Song Wen forced him into a corner, leaving him no choice but to take it out.
"The Honor Merit Token can only be used once. Madam, please think carefully," Xing Xian said.
"Activate the formation!" Shan Yue said in a deep voice.
Xing Xian made several Method Formulas, the array's light barrier opened, and Shan Yue went up to the fourth floor.