Clue to the Xiantian Cultivation Method

Just as Zhou Qing was pondering this, a Wind Full Tower attendant entered holding a piece of intelligence and said, "Honored guest, information regarding the Xiantian-level technique of the Primordial Chaos True Art costs one thousand taels of silver."

"One thousand taels?"

"Fine!"

Zhou Qing did not haggle.

He was wealthy now, with over a million taels' worth of silver notes in his possession.

Spending merely one thousand taels of silver to purchase intelligence related to the Xiantian-level technique of the Primordial Chaos True Art was undoubtedly but a drop in the bucket to him.

"Honored guest, please examine it at your leisure. If there is anything you do not understand, feel free to ask. This lowly one will certainly answer everything he knows."

The Wind Full Tower attendant handed the intelligence to Zhou Qing.

"Mm!"

Zhou Qing nodded, then opened the intelligence and quickly read through it.

Before long.

He closed the intelligence, shock stirring in his heart.

According to the records in Wind Full Tower's intelligence, the Primordial Chaos True Art had a mysterious origin and was a cultivation method passed down from the Land of the Saints.

The foundational sect techniques of many ancient sects had all evolved from the Primordial Chaos True Art.

In ancient times, any force with an Innate Grandmaster presiding over it would basically keep a copy of the Primordial Chaos True Art for reference.

The Primordial Chaos True Art could be called a fundamental method.

Therefore, quite a few forces within the present Great Xuan Dynasty possessed the Xiantian-level technique of the Primordial Chaos True Art.

Besides the top-tier forces, this intelligence also stated that some first-rate forces which had obtained the legacies of ancient sects kept Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art techniques as well.

For instance, the Vajra Gate of Yuanzhou and the Canghai Sect of Wanzhou.

Furthermore, the intelligence detailed several matters requiring attention when cultivating the Primordial Chaos True Art. In particular, after reaching the Xiantian Realm, although Primordial Chaos True Qi could merge numerous kinds of True Qi, one had to possess a powerful spiritual will to control it.

Otherwise, if one merged too much True Qi while lacking the spiritual will to command it, making the Primordial Chaos True Qi difficult to control, one's physical body would ultimately "explode."

"This intelligence is not bad. Does your establishment have a way to help me obtain the Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art?"

Zhou Qing asked.

"That would be another piece of intelligence." The Wind Full Tower attendant smiled. "Honored guest will need to pay separately for it."

"No problem!"

Zhou Qing nodded.

"Understood. Honored guest, please wait a moment."

The Wind Full Tower attendant immediately withdrew respectfully.

Half an hour later.

"My apologies for keeping you waiting, honored guest." The Wind Full Tower attendant entered with three pieces of intelligence in hand. "For obtaining the Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art, our establishment has three pieces of intelligence. Each costs five thousand taels, though we do not guarantee that this intelligence will allow honored guest to obtain the technique with absolute certainty."

"Tell me about the first piece of intelligence first!"

Zhou Qing took out five silver notes, each worth one thousand taels, and handed them over.

"This first piece of intelligence concerns the Vajra Gate of Yuanzhou." The Wind Full Tower attendant put away the silver notes and said, "Not long ago, Luo Xi, the son of the former Vajra Gate Sect Master, appeared in Anqing Prefecture of Wanzhou. If honored guest can find Luo Xi, perhaps you may obtain the Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art from him."

"Vajra Gate!"

A contemplative look appeared on Zhou Qing's face.

After all, the first first-rate cultivation method he had cultivated was the Hundred Refinements Golden Body Technique, which he had bought from the Black Market in Anqing Prefecture.

At the time, he had not known it was a Vajra Gate technique.

"Where is this Luo Xi of the Vajra Gate now?"

Zhou Qing asked.

"Luo Xi is currently being hunted by Vajra Gate martial artists. His most recent appearance was within Qingyan Prefecture."

The Wind Full Tower attendant did not charge Zhou Qing for this piece of intelligence.

Perhaps it had already been included in the five thousand taels.

"What about the other two pieces of intelligence?"

Zhou Qing took out a silver note worth ten thousand taels and handed it to him.

"The second piece of intelligence concerns Qizhou." The Wind Full Tower attendant said, "Several months ago, Qizhou fell and was occupied by the rebel Fire Worship Cult. Many sects and great families were destroyed, and some cultivation manuals and secret texts naturally spread into circulation. Xiantian cultivation methods have appeared in Qizhou's Black Market, including the Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art.

However, the imperial court is currently at war with the Fire Worship Cult rebels. Qizhou is in complete chaos, fraught with dangers at every turn. One slight misstep could cost you your life. Naturally, the Black Market has been affected and closed down, and no one knows when it will reopen.

The third piece of intelligence concerns the Myriad Sword Sect.

Seven days ago, Fang Qinghua, a true disciple of the Myriad Sword Sect, was killed outside Yuanzhou City. Whoever can provide clues about the murderer may join an Innate Grandmaster of the Myriad Sword Sect as a disciple, or have one request within their capabilities fulfilled.

If you wanted some other Xiantian cultivation method, the Myriad Sword Sect might not agree. But most sects and great families possess the Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art, so the Myriad Sword Sect would most likely not refuse."

"Myriad Sword Sect!"

Zhou Qing's gaze flickered upon hearing this.

Naturally, he knew who the murderer was. He had killed Fang Qinghua.

Thus, this intelligence was useless to him.

Although the Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art had appeared in Qizhou's Black Market, the region was currently embroiled in war and the Black Market was closed. The hope of obtaining a Xiantian cultivation method was exceedingly slim.

Thus, Zhou Qing appeared to have three choices.

But in truth, he had only one.

That was to find Luo Xi, the son of the former Vajra Gate Sect Master, and obtain the Xiantian-level Primordial Chaos True Art from him.

Without delay, Zhou Qing spurred his horse onward and rushed to the Prefecture City of Qingyan Prefecture.

Five days later.

"Luo Xi, pursued by Vajra Gate martial artists, is suspected to have fled into Ping'an County."

Upon arriving at the Prefecture City, Zhou Qing immediately went to Flower Full Tower to purchase the latest intelligence, then hurried toward Ping'an County without stopping for even a moment.

"Have your County Magistrate come see me!"

After arriving in Ping'an County, Zhou Qing disguised himself as Duan Shui Liu and headed straight for the county yamen, where he displayed the Eagle Wolf Guard Guest Token.

"M-My lord, please wait!"

The yamen runner saw the Eagle Wolf Guard token and did not dare show the slightest neglect. He hurriedly ushered Zhou Qing into the county yamen and sent someone to notify the County Magistrate.

Before long.

The County Magistrate of Ping'an County arrived in a great hurry.

"This subordinate, Zhang Yuan, did not know of my lord's arrival and failed to welcome you from afar. I beg my lord's forgiveness!"

The moment the County Magistrate arrived, he bowed deeply in salute, his voice carrying a hint of apprehension.

Although Zhou Qing was not an Eagle Wolf Guard member, those who could become Eagle Wolf Guard guests were basically First-rate Martial Artists who had mastered the power of a Seed of Artistic Conception.

Such a powerful figure was naturally not someone a mere County Magistrate like him could afford to offend.

"Magistrate Zhang, I have come this time because there is a matter I need you to handle."

Zhou Qing sat upright in the main hall, his gaze blazing as he looked directly at County Magistrate Zhang Yuan.

Hearing this, Zhang Yuan hurriedly said, "Please speak, my lord. So long as it is something this subordinate can accomplish, I will brave boiling water and tread through fire without hesitation!"

Zhou Qing said solemnly, "Luo Xi, the son of the former Vajra Gate Sect Master, has appeared within Ping'an County. Immediately have men keep watch outside every apothecary in the city. The moment you discover any trace of him, report it to me at once."