Changing fate

Nine drops of Jade Liquid are enough to change the fate of nine people.

Since the Jade Liquid cannot be sold, it can only be used to give as gifts, helping him build a network of relationships.

Zhou Wuji was quite realistic in this regard; the Jade Liquid was extremely precious and needed to be used on the most important and useful people.

Giving it to the wrong person will not only fail to earn you favors, but will also bring you trouble.

He silently calculated that since Uncle Yiping had been very good to him and was his closest elder, he would definitely give it to him.

Even if Uncle Yiping can only lie flat and can't actually help him much anymore, one shouldn't be so calculating.

When he was at the Eighth Rank, his Yiping- Master Yiping never looked down on him and always did his best to help him.

Wuming has to give it to her. They're close, and she's his only girlfriend; who else could he give her to?

Apprentices should also be given opportunities; those who are loyal, courageous, and capable in battle are worth training.

Daoist Yizhen is serious and meticulous in his work. In his early forties, he is at the age where he should be taking risks.

Considering his relationship with Wuming, it is even more necessary to give him something.

If Daoist Yizhen's cultivation level is high enough, he can at least become the abbot of a Lower Court, which is quite useful.

Zhou Wuji calculated that the number of people who were truly close to him was actually very small, only a handful.

Aside from these few, everyone else needs to think carefully.

Thinking about it this way, his network of connections is really thin, almost like he doesn't even have an internet connection; it's just a few lazy people on one line...

Zhou Wuji thought of Zhiyuan. The Third Rank White Rainbow Sword was indeed very useful. The old man hadn't cheated him out of 50,000 taels of silver; in fact, he had taken great care of him.

In his opinion, Xie Lingyun's sword wouldn't be any better than the White Rainbow Sword.

Given Xie Lingyun's status, he would receive almost Xie Household's resources. This shows how precious and rare Third Rank sword is.

Zhiyuan treated him well, and he could reciprocate by selling the Jade Liquid to the old man for 100,000 taels of silver.

The old man would definitely agree. He could even offer the old man a discount.

Oh, and there's Wuzheng at Hidden Dragon Temple.

Brother Wuzheng is a very good person, very loyal and righteous, and worth befriending.

The two had essentially shared life and death. Wuzheng was quite talented in Law Technique and alchemy. He was still young, and perhaps he would achieve something in the future.

Xie Lingyun is a good friend, although our friendship is somewhat superficial, but he's still worth investing in.

Even a Xie Shidao could be given.

Zhou Wuji suddenly realized something was wrong. Xie Lingyun was his friend, Xie Shidao was not.

Despite the fact that the two are father and son, their relationship with him is completely different.

Another very real problem is, how can a prince reign for sixty years...?

Even those as close as father and son can experience various conflicts and even turn into bitter enemies during the long process of power transition.

He can't do something so stupid.

So, there are still two Jade Liquid left. Who should we give them to?

Zhou Wuji's mind raced, and he thought of Wuleng, with whom he got along quite well and who had once helped him travel thousands of miles. This woman had a pure and simple personality and was quite talented in swordsmanship, making her trustworthy and worth investing in.

Perhaps the last one could be given to Li Ruyi; the two have always had a good relationship at Hidden Dragon Temple. Li Ruyi is aloof but very upright.

With Zhang Xinhu dead, the Li Household became the dominant force in Siming County.

In other places, a large Lineage in a county town is nothing special. But Siming County is different; it holds secrets and hidden cave abode that hold the secrets of Fu Tianji.

With the support of a large Lineage like the Li Household, mobilizing several hundred people wouldn't be difficult, making everything much more convenient.

The Jade Liquid has a limited shelf life, and he knows only a limited number of people, so this is the best option he can think of.

Another point to note is the order in which the Jade Liquid is taken.

Yang Tie Ying was straightforward and, being young and combative, couldn't help but show off his sudden and significant advancement in cultivation.

Let Wuming take it first, then give it to Daoist Yizhen, and see the effect on both of them.

Zhou Wuji thought about it several times and felt that nothing was missing.

After breakfast, Zhou Wuji called Wuming to his room and instructed Yang Tie Ying not to disturb him.

Yang Tie Ying agreed with a somewhat strange expression...

Wuming sat in the chair, his cheeks slightly flushed, his bright eyes lowered, not daring to look at Zhou Wuji.

Zhou Wuji Wuming it somewhat amusing; what was going on in Wuming's little head?

He gently lifted Wuming's chin, looked into Wuming's eyes, and their eyes met. Wuming's face quickly turned red.

Wuming's delicate and shy appearance made Zhou Wuji's heart flutter. Originally, he only wanted to tease Wuming, but now that things had come to this point, it would be a disservice to Wuming shyness if he didn't take a few bites.

He thought of a short drama he'd seen in his past life; no wonder domineering CEOs liked this pose—it was quite fun...

It took Zhou Wuji immense willpower to pull himself away from the soft, fragrant embrace; business was more important.

While Wuming was still confused and infatuated, Zhou Wuji stuffed the Jade Liquid into her mouth.

Before Wuming react, the Jade Liquid had already transformed into a green light and merged into her body.

"What is this?" Wuming sensed the strange phenomenon within his body, opened his eyes, and looked at Zhou Wuji with a face full of doubt.

"I obtained a spiritual item in Dream Marsh that is very beneficial to cultivators. Calm your mind and don't overthink it..."

Zhou Wuji gave a few instructions, Wuming completely trusted Zhou Wuji. He obediently closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and used the Northern Dipper Tianshu Scripture adjust his own breath.

Wuming was quickly moved by the pure spiritual energy of the Jade Liquid, and his mind was completely immersed in the mysterious changes of the spiritual energy, so he was completely unaware of the situation outside.

Seeing Wuming motionless, Zhou Wuji curiously touched Wuming's soft, smooth cheek, Wuming didn't react at all...

Zhou Wuji was not that kind of person. He quickly suppressed his distracting thoughts and used his Mind Mirror to reflect his Wuming, observing the changes in her appearance.

Jade Liquid is the purest vital energy; it does not directly increase cultivation level, but rather directly increases the source of life.

From this perspective, this change is what is commonly referred to as "marrow cleansing and tendon strengthening," reshaping one's innate Root Bone.

Most of the changes Zhou Wuji experienced after consuming the Jade Liquid could be seen through the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, but some could not be observed.

For example, how much would this kind of marrow cleansing and tendon-strengthening treatment actually change his innate constitution?

Fortunately, Wuming was there, allowing him to observe the changes in various aspects more subtly.

After looking for a long time, Zhou Wuji still couldn't see any special changes.

The pure and powerful jade Jade Liquid enhanced the source of Wuming, and with the source strengthened, it fundamentally changed the state of the muscles, bones, and internal organs, as well as the state of Divine Sense and acupoints.

When Wuming opened her eyes, it was almost dark, but her eyes were unusually bright and sparkling, with an extraordinary clarity and purity.

Wuming looked at Zhou Wuji with a face full of surprise. "Senior brother, I've advanced to the Seventh Rank!"

She didn't know what kind of spiritual object her senior brother had given her, but it made her body feel exceptionally clear and clean inside and out, her acupoints were refreshed, and her Divine Sense became much stronger.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, she also opened up the Kaiyang and Yaoguang acupoints, thus achieving the seventh rank by opening all Seventh Rank.

She was almost able to open the Heavenly Gate simultaneously, but she was unwilling to take the risk and first stabilized her cultivation at the Seven Apertures.

Zhou Wuji said softly, "It's a rare and precious spiritual object. Don't tell anyone about it, it will arouse jealousy and cause trouble..."

Wuming nodded repeatedly. She had been training in Yunze for the past six months and had encountered many setbacks and troubles. She was no longer as naive and childish as before.

The spiritual object that could greatly enhance her cultivation was incredibly precious. If outsiders knew about it, they would definitely try every means to seize it, which would be bad for her and even worse for Zhou Wuji.

She hesitated for a moment before asking, "What about my father?"

"Don't tell him, I'll tell him. I left a spiritual item for my master. It should help him break through to the Fifth Rank."

Zhou Wuji could understand Wuming very well; she didn't want to hide such an important matter from her father, which was a normal reaction that any normal person would have.

Hearing Zhou Wuji's words, Wuming was even happier. She whispered, "If my father can break through to the Fifth Rank, I can go to the Upper Court with you."

To receive the ordination certificate at the Fifth Rank, one must go to the Upper Court.

Wuming has been feeling down lately because Zhou Wuji is going to the Upper Court in March, while she can only stay in the Cloud Marsh Lower Court.

With this opportunity, she could continue to stay with her senior brother.

Zhou Wuji smiled and said, "You should focus on your cultivation first. I'll wait for you in the Upper Court."

The two went to the vegetarian hall for dinner together. When Zhou Wuji returned, he found Daoist Yizhen and briefly explained the matter of the Jade Liquid.

Daoist Yizhen examined the Jade Liquid closely. During this period, he had been frequently fighting in Yunze, and his cultivation had become increasingly refined, just one step away from the Fifth Rank.

Even without any external aids, he expects to advance to the Fifth Rank this year.

Having such a spiritual object would be wonderful. If it could truly increase his life force, he might even have a chance to advance to the Fourth Rank, Third Rank wouldn't be entirely impossible...

Daoist Yizhen didn't ask any more questions. He helped Zhou Wuji pass on his teachings, and even without Wuming's involvement, the two were still bound together within the sect.

Regardless of their lineage, they are all regarded as a whole.

Now that his cultivation has become powerful, he naturally wants to protect Zhou Wuji, and vice versa.

This favor is extremely large, but he can afford it.

Daoist Yizhen was different from Wuming; he understood these things very clearly.

Three hours later, Daoist Yizhen slowly opened his eyes. In the dimly lit room, his eyes shone with a bright divine light, and he looked powerful and imposing.

"Truly a divine object!" exclaimed Daoist Yizhen.

After consuming the Jade Liquid, he easily opened his heart, lungs, and kidneys, not only advancing to the Fifth Rank but also laying a solid foundation for further advancement.

With the increase in his life essence, the powerful yet stable life force surging within him made him feel twenty years younger.

The lofty ambitions that had been worn away by time have resurfaced in my heart.

Zhou Wuji said, "Master Uncle, the matter of the divine object must be kept secret. I'll go to the Upper Court first, and you can come back in three to five months to avoid arousing suspicion."

"That's definitely the safest approach."

Daoist Yizhen frowned slightly as he spoke, "The Upper Court gathers many heroes from this prefecture, and the internal situation is quite complicated."

"My master, Zhixing, is old and gentle. He is an elder in the Heavenly Pivot Hall. The Heavenly Pivot Hall Zhijing, is Lu Household. He is strict and domineering. You must be careful when you go there and avoid conflicts with them."

"The Lu Household is a prominent clan in Jingyang, wielding immense power in the Upper Court..."

Zhou Wuji nodded. Although he had the powerful backing of True Person Zhihua, it was difficult for him to True Person Zhihua to help him with matters concerning the Heavenly Pivot Lineage.

"Zhiyun is a generous and gentle person. If you keep a low profile, nothing should happen to you."

Daoist Yizhen said, "Once I receive my Fifth Rank ordination certificate, I'll find a Lower Court to be the abbot, and then we won't have to be at the mercy of others anymore..."

Zhou Wuji smiled. Daoist Yizhen wanted to take charge on his own, but he wanted the sect leader's True Disciple. Their goals were far apart.

He didn't need to say these things to Daoist Yizhen; in any case, the stronger Daoist Yizhen was, the more advantageous it would be for him.

Daoist Yizhen was quite shrewd; although he had broken through to the Fifth Rank, he was no different from his usual self.

On the contrary, Wuming broke through to the Seventh Rank and was overjoyed Heavenly Capital, unable to contain his excitement.

Fortunately, everyone assumed that Wuming was Wuming infatuated with love, so no one thought much of it.

On the fifteenth of February, the messenger from the Heavenly Master's Manor arrived.