"Let me tell you, the Divine Ability that Lu Guan possesses is the Celestial Person One Saber Slash!"
"Are you aware that the Crown Prince is often ill...?"
"Please don't tell anyone!"
Chen Jingchou spoke furtively and quietly.
Upon hearing this, Elder Jiang held his breath and was completely stunned.
He naturally knew the origins of the Celestial Person One Saber Slash, but judging from Chen Jingchou's words, there seemed to be something more to it...
This reminder made him suddenly realize that Lu Guan did indeed bear some resemblance to the Prince of Yan.
I didn't think so before, but once I started thinking in that direction, it seemed more and more like it.
Chen Jingchou remained unfazed.
Although Yu Qianqian explained it to him that day, he did indeed dispel his doubts at the time.
But after returning home, the more I thought about it, the more uneasy I felt.
Especially since the Lu Guan had barely entered the city when the Prince of Yan immediately ordered him to come and fetch the people.
This is definitely suspicious!
Still insisting he's not an illegitimate child?
Your Lord Wang, with your thick eyebrows and large eyes, how could you do such a thing?
Just as Elder Jiang was about to question him further, a fluctuation of the energy of heaven and earth suddenly emanated from within the palace.
The two quickly straightened up, regained their solemn expressions, and the gossipy look on their faces vanished instantly.
A gentle breeze blew by, and Lu Guan reappeared in the Heaven-Character Secret Vault.
His figure gradually deepened in color, as if emerging from behind a curtain of water, his footsteps creating ripples as he landed.
" Elder Jiang... Oh? Lord Chen is here too."
The two nodded with smiles, but a hint of inquiry lingered in their eyes.
"Well, young friend, have you found a Cultivation Method you like?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Guan didn't hold back and nodded. "It is the True Spirit Indestructible Dao Scripture."
Oh... it really is Grotto-Heaven Method.
Elder Jiang and Chen Jingchou exchanged a glance, understanding each other without saying a word.
After all, there are only so many Grotto-Heaven Method within the Martial Tree, and they had naturally seen the introduction of this True Spirit Indestructible Dao Scripture when they made their selection.
Thinking of this, their smiles became even more genuine.
"Young friend, you have indeed not disappointed me."
With the Prince of Yan breaking through to the Divine Treasury, the attitude of cultivators in You Province towards demons suddenly became subtle.
Since the advantage wasn't with us before, let you horned and bearded creatures run rampant for a while.
While I don't exactly have the upper hand right now, we're at least evenly matched.
It's absolutely impossible for demons to wreak havoc in You Province anymore.
Otherwise, wouldn't Lord Wang's breakthrough have been for nothing?
This is the perfect time to sharpen one's sword and test its edge.
The fact that the crackdown on traitors began in various prefectures, a departure from the previous hardline approach, reveals some clues to this change.
Times have changed!
In the past, people turned a blind eye to these things, but now those corrupt officials in various counties who secretly colluded with evil are being exposed one by one.
If, at this juncture, another cultivator practicing the Grotto-Heaven Method were to emerge, it would be of immense help to the future battles.
'But... can the opponent break through in time?'
For ordinary people, constructing Human Temple Inner Landscape can take decades, and by the time they succeed, it will be too late.
Not to mention the Grotto-Heaven Inner Landscape, even Chen Jingchou, after trying for more than ten years without success, had to switch to the Blessed Land Method.
However, Chen Jingchou recalled the information he found out afterward about the other party's terrifyingly fast cultivation speed.
Even Grotto-Heaven Method probably wouldn't be a problem for them, right?
'... Perhaps only a few years, or even less?'
There's enough time!
It is conceivable that, given the involvement of the Divine Treasury Realm, this would inevitably be a protracted war against demons.
Several years is perhaps not even a fraction of the time in this war.
After all, once a cultivator reaches the Inner Landscape Realm, their lifespan begins to increase dramatically.
Besides that, there is an even more important reason.
The Grotto-Heaven Method greatly increases the chances of breaking through to the Divine Treasury Realm!
This is the real reason why You Province and even the entire Great Li hold the Grotto-Heaven Method cultivators in such high regard.
Only the Divine Treasury Realm can be considered a pillar of the imperial court's strength.
Chen Jingchou stepped forward and patted Lu Guan on the shoulder:
"Young friend, I have high hopes for you."
After exchanging pleasantries, he explained his purpose to Lu Guan.
"Inviting me to the Prince of Prince of Yan's Residence?" Lu Guan asked in surprise, unsure if he had misheard.
"Isn't this inappropriate?"
Although he had saved the life of that Commandery Princess Luyang, she had also brought Chen Jingchou to save him once.
Prior to this, he had also been given the Four Symbols Heaven's Will Saber.
Logically speaking, the other party owes me nothing; on the contrary, I've actually gained some advantage.
"It wouldn't be good for the princess's reputation if word got out."
Looking at the serious-looking Lu Guan, Chen Jingchou smiled:
"Young friend, you misunderstand. The princess is not in You Province at the moment. It is the Lord Wang has invited you to stay at his residence for a while."
"By the way... Lord Wang is not in You Province at the moment."
Lu Guan: "???"
He sensed that there was something wrong with the father and daughter.
One isn't here, and neither is the other. So what are you asking me to do at the Prince of Yan's Residence? Go and guard the gate?
Who is he?
As if sensing Lu Guan's confusion, Chen Jingchou explained:
"There is a well in the Prince of Yan's Residence called the [ Cold Abyss Well ]. It is the place with the densest concentration of spiritual energy in the entire You Province. Cultivating there is extremely beneficial."
"His Highness means that you must guard the Cold Abyss Well."
"..."
But then again, if you can't guard the gate, you can guard the well.
The Prince of Yan's Residence, backyard
There was only one crooked old tree in the courtyard, its bark cracked like dragon scales, its branches sparse, and its leaves withered and yellow.
Beneath the old tree lies that Cold Abyss Well.
The well opening is small, about three feet square, and the well rim is made of bluestone.
This is it.
Chen Jingchou pointed to the well. "The Prince said that this Cold Abyss Well will belong to you for the time being."
"The chill within is like a bone-scraping steel knife to others, but for you, it should be just right for tempering your body."
Upon hearing this, Lu Guan frowned. "Is this what you mean by 'extremely beneficial'?"
If he truly wanted to temper his physical body, he had a training panel; why would he need this chilling aura?
Chen Jingchou shook his head:
"Of course it's not that simple. The cold air formed in the area with the densest Qi of heaven and earth in the entire You Province wouldn't be limited to just this."
In other words, physical conditioning is merely a secondary function.
"You'll only truly understand its specific benefits once you advance to the Inner Landscape; it's a great fortuitous opportunity that many people covet."
However, Chen Jingchou showed no jealousy at this point.
The reason is simple: he had used the Cold Abyss Well for a period of time, and it was during that time that he made rapid progress in the Inner Landscape Realm.
That's why I have this potential to glimpse the Divine Treasury Realm now.
Why be so mysterious and only say half of what you mean?
Lu Guan took out the fruit that recorded the True Spirit Indestructible Dao Scripture from his bosom.
Strangely enough, after leaving the mysterious space, the fruit transformed from an ethereal object into a real one, becoming a vibrant red and exuding a refreshing fragrance.
However, these are all superficial; when he concentrates on his gaze, the details of the Cultivation Method will naturally emerge.
'It's just Inner Landscape, watch me create a miracle!'