Prying eyes
"Who is this person? He looks completely unfamiliar."
"I don't know, wait a minute, he looks familiar, like I've seen him catch something good before?" one person wondered, feeling a sense of familiarity.
Gu Yuanqing had already sensed the Motion and Stillness behind him. He turned around and glanced at the leader, his gaze sweeping over the last man, an elderly man with gray hair.
The man's eyes were filled with hatred as he looked at Gu Yuanqing. His aura was extremely weak, clearly indicating that he had entered this Ancient Realm before fully recovering from serious injuries.
However, when Gu Yuanqing's gaze met his, he felt a sudden panic, remembering the finger strike he had been completely unable to withstand a few days ago.
Gu Yuanqing indifferently withdrew his gaze, naturally knowing the purpose of the visitor.
He frowned slightly; though not afraid, he found it troublesome.
"I have some matters to attend to at the Golden Peak Hall. Fellow Cultivator Daoists, please give me face and excuse me for a moment!" Shen Yandong cupped his hands in greeting to the four directions.
Four people also dispersed behind him, their Qi rising and forming Array Formation that enveloped the area, blocking the view from the Outer Realm.
The Golden Peak Hall is located in the East Mountain Realm, which ranks twenty-first East Mountain Realm the One Hundred and Eight Exquisite Worlds. Although it is not a behemoth among the Exquisite World Ranking, it is still not something that ordinary Rogue Cultivator can provoke.
All the Rogue Cultivator withdrew their Pupil Technique, not daring to peek inside.
Shen Yandong slowly approached Gu Yuanqing, standing thirty feet away, and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Daoist Friend, what is your esteemed surname?"
"You brought people here to find me, don't you even know my surname?" Gu Yuanqing didn't turn around. He picked up his Fishing Rod, and a Yellow-Tier Dao Soul entered his hand, turning into a round bead that was bound by his domain and sent into the Void Heaven World.
Shen Yandong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Daoist Friend, your skills are superb. Fishing for Dao Soul in this Boundless River is as easy as taking candy from a baby."
Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "If you want to access the Dao Soul Technique, then there's no need to say more."
Shen Yandong said, "Daoist Friend, why keep people at arm's length? There is nothing that cannot be traded; it's just a matter of whether you can afford the price."
Gu Yuanqing chuckled, "Then what do you think of the value of my Dao Soul Fishing Method, Daoist Friend?"
If the rumors are true, this technique is like Treasure-Gathering Basin, its value immeasurable.
"Can you afford that price?" Gu Yuanqing asked.
Shen Yandong said, "If you only want to sell to me, then I naturally cannot afford this price. But if it's just to learn one technique, my Golden Peak Hall can still afford it. Daoist Friend, you can rest assured that my Golden Peak Hall has always kept its word, and your Spell Art will never be passed on to outsiders."
Gu Yuanqing chuckled, "Didn't you just say that there's nothing that can't be discussed? Does that include what you called integrity?"
Shen Yandong changed slightly, and he sighed, "Daoist Friend, why are you so protective of your own knowledge? There are countless Dao Soul in the Boundless River. Even if the method is revealed, it won't affect Daoist Friend gain."
Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "Actually, everyone knows that the Dao Soul of the Boundless River feed on Dao Resonance. If you want Dao Soul to take the bait, you must have the purest Dao Resonance yourself. There are no strange methods!"
Shen Yandong laughed loudly, "Does Your Excellency mean that the Dao you have comprehended is so pure and true that it surpasses that of us Cultivator?"
Gu Yuanqing glanced back again and said calmly, "If that's how you want to interpret it, then so be it!"
"Very well, then I shall ask you for a few pointers Daoist Friend!" Shen Yandong snorted lightly.
Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "Think carefully before you act. Even in the Ancient Realm, people can still die."
As he spoke, Gu Yuanqing glanced at the white-haired old man again, then his gaze fell on Shen Yandong, and he said, "Judging from your cultivation level, you should be preparing to break through to the Celestial Person. If, because of this battle with me, you lose your chance to break through to the Celestial Person Realm, don't blame me for ruining your Dao Path!"
Shen Yandong's expression turned slightly solemn. The more indifferent the young man in front of him appeared, the more cautious he became.
Moreover, it's true that some methods exist, such as using Dao Resonance as bait to lure Dao Soul. Even with Secret Method, one's own cultivation level still matters.
Even the Dao Bait sold by the Illusionary Spirit Sect still depends on the user's cultivation level.
The person opposite could kill the Ancestor Ji Yin, who had reached the Great Perfection of the Void Heaven Great Accomplishment, with a single finger; their cultivation level must also be considerable.
Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "Daoist Friend, you should retreat. If such a method truly exists, even if I pass it on to you, can you guard it? In the end, you'll only be asking for trouble."
Seeing Shen Yandong's expression, the old man with gray hair beside him knew that he had backed down. He transmitted his voice and said, "Palace Hall Master Shen, do not be deceived by this man's sweet words. I have been observing him in Old Man for a long time. Even if the Dao Bait of the Illusionary Spirit Sect could not possibly catch so many Dao Soul."
To be honest, if my cultivation level weren't Old Man to his, I certainly wouldn't have told Hall Master Shen this news.
This Secret Technique can still be obtained from this person now, but if it falls into the hands of the Sect after some time, even if you want it, you won't have the chance!
If one's Dao Soul is abundant, why worry about not achieving the status of Celestial Person?
After hearing the old man's words, Shen Yandong fell silent.
He couldn't have come here solely on the orders of the Ancestor Ji Yin; he had also secretly sent people to observe for a long time. The speed at which this person fished out Dao Soul far surpassed that of others.
Gu Yuanqing enveloped his body with his domain and carelessly threw the Fishhook back into the Boundless River.
As more and more Cultivator gathered around the Boundless River, unless he stopped fishing or went into hiding, he simply couldn't avoid the gaze of so many people.
"Since we can't hide it anymore, perhaps we should consider a different strategy!"
As Gu Yuanqing was thinking this, another Dao Soul happened to be hooked. Although this Dao Soul was only three feet long, the scene still made the eyes of the people gathered in the Golden Peak Hall gleam.
Shen Yandong's breathing quickened.
The speed at which the fish were caught thrilled him.
The Dao Soul is the Dao Resonance. The Heavenly Dao of the Exquisite World is incomplete, so the Dao Resonance of the Boundless River is the source of progress in cultivation. It is of great use even to those at the Heavenly Human Realm.
"Palace Hall Master Shen, this is an opportunity not to be missed!" the old man transmitted again. His eyes were filled with greedy desire as he looked at the Dao Soul. If he could obtain this Secret Technique, even if his lifespan was coming to an end, he might still have a chance to break through to the Celestial Person.
Even if there's only a sliver of a chance, he'll fight for it. As long as he has enough Dao Soul and his Dao Resonance is strong enough, even if he doesn't dare to undergo the Heavenly Human Tribulation in the end, as long as he enters the Heavenly Human Level, his Lifespan will greatly increase.
Shen Yandong was still hesitating. The Ancestor Ji Yin could disregard everything, but he dared not.
One sentence from Gu Yuanqing made him very worried.
This is the Ancient Realm. If the other party is determined not to give it, we can fight to the death and leave the Ancient Realm injured.
He himself has already stepped halfway into the Celestial Person. If his Divine Soul and his realm regresses, then it would be a great loss.
Shen Yandong took a deep breath. "Since Daoist Friend are unwilling, I will not force you. However, if it is a suitable Dao Soul, could Daoist Friend leave it to my Golden Peak Hall?"
"Let's talk about it another time when we have the chance." Gu Yuanqing said calmly, carefully putting away the Dao Soul. Suddenly losing interest in fishing here, he put away his Fishing Gear, glanced at Shen Yandong, and walked upstream on the Boundless River.
Shen Yandong's face darkened upon hearing this. He raised his hand to stop him, his voice turning cold. "Your words are rather disrespectful to the Golden Peak Hall."
Gu Yuanqing was about to reply when his gaze suddenly stopped on a spot where Yi Yunbo of the Illusionary Spirit Sect stood on a rock, smiling slightly at him.