Zhou Wuji had no acquaintances or friends at the Northern Pole Academy.
True Person Zhihua cannot be considered a member of this academy.
He had dealt with the three elders of the Heavenly Pivot Hall, Lu Zhicheng, Wuxia, and Wuqiu. Lu Zhicheng had been thoroughly humiliated and had his plans ruined by him, so he must hate him to the core.
His status as a candidate for the academy's True Disciple Candidate has probably not been officially announced to the public yet, and few people in the academy know about him.
After much thought, Zhou Wuji concluded that only Yan Baoying would take the initiative to visit him.
Yang Tie Ying had already knocked on the door and entered. He said in a low voice, "Master, she calls herself Tianxuan Su Wuyi."
He then added excitedly, "Uncle Su is very handsome!"
" Su Wuyi is your elder; what right do you have to comment on her appearance?"
Zhou Wuji reprimanded his disciple, saying that although it was a minor matter, it was still something to be mindful of.
Yang Tie Ying felt a little wronged. He knew his master liked beautiful women, which was why he specifically reminded him, but he didn't expect to be scolded by his master.
Zhou Wuji was slightly surprised. He had been in the Upper Court for several days, and although he hadn't gone out, Shangqi and Yang Tie Ying went out every day.
They also brought back a lot of information.
There are nine candidates for the True Disciple Candidate of the Northern Pole Academy, among whom is Su Wuyi from the Tianxuan Lineage, who is said to be quite young.
He had no dealings with this person before, nor any connection with the Tianxuan Lineage, and he had no idea why this person would take the initiative to visit him.
"Please invite the guests in."
After giving instructions, Zhou Wuji took off the Tianshu Sword from his waist and casually placed it on the sword rack beside him after Yang Tie Ying left.
This sword is a precious artifact, and placing it in the Five Spirit Pouch would be quite detrimental to Yin Spirit. Therefore, a wooden stand was made to display the sword.
Wearing a sword when meeting guests at home is a bit excessive and could easily be misinterpreted as hostile.
Hearing footsteps in the courtyard, Zhou Wuji went out from the main house to greet them.
The other party was of the same generation as him and a True Disciple Candidate, so even though he had Third Rank title, he still had to be polite.
The sky was blue and the clouds were white; the spring breeze in the mountains already carried a hint of warmth.
The female cultivator who entered from outside was pretty and delicate. She did not wear a Dharma crown on her topknot, but instead wore a dark blue carefree scarf, and she was also wearing a Daoist robe of the same color.
The female cultivator was not tall; standing next to Yang Tie Ying, she was only shoulder-high to him, and her wide robe made her appear even smaller.
Zhou Wuji knew that this woman was Su Wuyi. Just as his disciple had said, she was indeed very beautiful, with bright, sparkling eyes and slightly upturned rosy lips that hinted at a smile. She had a lively and adorable air about her.
He bowed respectfully and said, "This humble Daoist is Zhou Wuji, and greets Fellow Daoist Su."
Su Wuyi was also sizing up Zhou Wuji. This man had arrived at the academy without a sound, and although only his disciples had been out and about these past few days, he had still caused quite a stir throughout the academy.
However, this young True Person Hongde refused to leave his home, and even the elders of the Heavenly Pivot Lineage did not visit him.
Although everyone in the academy knew that this person had arrived, very few people had actually seen Zhou Wuji before.
Rumors say that Zhou Wuji possessed a lofty and refined appearance, with an air of Celestial Person grace.
Su Wuyi was also quite curious about this rumor; what kind of appearance would someone have to deserve such praise?
Seeing Zhou Wuji in person today, she couldn't help but admire him, "He's really handsome!"
The words "lofty and refined" and "elegant and unrestrained" became very concrete in her mind!
Su Wuyi was genuinely delighted, and her smile deepened. She bowed in return, saying, " Su Wuyi greets Senior Brother Zhou. I have long admired your name, and I apologize for my unauthorized visit."
"Junior sister, you're too kind. Your presence is an honor to our humble abode. Please come in—"
Seeing that Su Wuyi was beautiful and charming, and that she was very friendly, Zhou Wuji was also pleased and warmly led Su Wuyi into the room.
After the guests and hosts took their seats, Shangqi hurriedly brewed a pot of hot tea and came over to pour tea for Su Wuyi and Zhou Wuji.
Su Wuyi looked around the room and found only tables and chairs, with a calligraphy scroll hanging in the center.
There was a big word "Tao" written on it. The writing was vigorous and bold. The word was clearly written on the paper. When she looked at it carefully, it seemed to come alive. It was deeply imprinted in her eyes and in her heart.
Such brushwork is like a peerless swordsman wielding his sword; although there is no murderous intent, the sharp and fierce aura is already striking directly at the face.
Su Wuyi had never studied calligraphy, but she felt that this "Dao" was too sharp and outspoken, which did not conform to the True Intention of the long and winding road.
She then looked at a line of small words below the word Tao: Man follows the earth, earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and Tao follows nature.
This line of smaller characters is elegant and refined, appearing more delicate and gentle compared to the larger characters, and the two together are surprisingly harmonious.
Finally, the signature reads: Zhou Wuji of the Northern Pole.
Judging from the date, it was only written in the last two days.
Zhou Wuji smiled at Su Wuyi and said, "I was inspired by practicing swordsmanship a few days ago and wrote this piece of calligraphy. After finishing it, I felt that it was too flamboyant. It's like a person drawing a sword. Although the momentum is strong, it is ultimately Lower Vehicle."
"I'll hang it here as a reminder to myself."
"I don't understand calligraphy, but I feel that my senior brother's characters are unrestrained and bold, possessing a heroic spirit. His saying about Dao Emulates Own Inherent Spontaneity is a profound truth."
Su Wuyi came to see Zhou Wuji about something, and seeing Zhou Wuji's demeanor and appearance, she was pleased and spoke to him more politely.
Of course, she wasn't just praising it randomly. The calligraphy was indeed exceptionally elegant, and the principles it conveyed were profound.
"Junior sister, you flatter me. I am unworthy of such praise."
Zhou Wuji exchanged a few polite words before asking, "May I ask what brings you here, Junior Sister?"
Su Wuyi was straightforward and didn't like small talk. She immediately got to the point, saying, "I've heard that you use your Rejuvenation Spirit Technique the dead and restore flesh to bones. I've come to ask for your guidance."
"This rumor is way too exaggerated."
Zhou Wuji smiled, "It's just a common injury. Using the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique to gather spiritual energy and stimulate vitality will naturally alleviate the symptoms."
Su Wuyi, however, did not believe it. She also knew the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique and was very clear about its effects.
Legend has it that Zhou Wuji could heal hundreds of people's injuries and illnesses in one go, which was regarded as a miracle by countless believers.
While rumors may be exaggerated, they are not excessively so.
Su Wuyi stood up and bowed formally. "I have studied medicine and alchemy since childhood, and I believe I have some expertise in these areas."
"I'm completely baffled by this; I would be grateful if you could enlighten me, senior brother."
Zhou Wuji could only stand up and return the greeting. "Junior Sister, you're too kind. There's no need for that."
"The reason for this is quite simple. Only by mastering the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique to its extreme, and then using Divine Sense to introspectively observe the root cause of the illness, can one directly target the root cause with the technique, thus achieving twice the result with half the effort."
The Rejuvenation Spirit Technique isn't particularly Law Technique, but Law Technique it requires a significant investment of time and effort.
Ordinary cultivators, lacking the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, find it difficult to make accurate judgments about their progress in Law Technique.
Especially with the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique, no one will experience any significant changes in themselves once they reach a certain level of cultivation; cultivators can only make a rough judgment based on their experience and intuition.
Although Su Wuyi is a Fourth Rank expert, she has to refine pills, study medicine, and cultivate, so she must have some focus and cannot be proficient in everything.
"So it turns out I hadn't mastered my Rejuvenation Spirit Technique— "
Su Wuyi was slightly disappointed; she had thought Zhou Wuji had some mysterious method.
She thought for a moment, then took out a palm-sized yellow-haired monkey from her sleeve and handed it to Zhou Wuji. "This is a spirit beast I obtained by chance. It is only the size of a palm and is good at finding spirit fruits and gathering herbs. I call it Medicine Master."
"A few days ago, the Medicine Master helped me gather herbs and was bitten by a poisonous snake. I tried everything but couldn't get rid of the venom, and the Medicine Master is about to die—"
Speaking of this, Su Wuyi's eyes reddened. This little monkey had been with her for several years and had long become her good friend.
In an effort to save the Medicine Master, she even fed him several Rank 5 Spirit Pills, but it was only enough to barely keep him alive.
After several dozen days of this delay, despite trying every possible method, her condition did not improve.
Upon hearing that Zhou Wuji had arrived at the academy, Su Wuyi disregarded everything else and went directly to seek his advice and assistance.
She said solemnly, "I beg you, senior brother, to take a look. If you can revive the Medicine Master, I will reward you handsomely!"
Zhou Wuji took two steps forward and carefully examined the little monkey. Su Wuyi was already petite, and her hands were even smaller. The little monkey was curled up in her hands, and it looked to be only three or four inches tall.
The monkey's yellow fur shimmered with a golden light, making it quite beautiful. However, its eyes were dim, and its breath was weak; it seemed it wouldn't live much longer.
The little monkey, covered in yellow fur and called "Medicine Master," reminded Zhou Wuji of a character from a novel in his previous life, and he almost burst out laughing.
But seeing Su Wuyi on the verge of tears, Zhou Wuji suppressed a smile and said, "May I check her over?"
Su Wuyi nodded repeatedly.
Zhou Wuji gently stroked the monkey's body with his index finger. The monkey looked weak, but its skin was tough and its bones were hard. If it were normal...
In that state, one will surely be able to leap and fly.
A True Qi from his fingertip, like an invisible thread, penetrated deep into the monkey's body. With his profound Sword Intent and the reflection of his Mind Mirror, he quickly found the source of the illness.
In reality, the poison had eroded the monkey's internal organs, destroying its vitality. Although the elixir was potent, it came from outside, and most of its medicinal power could not penetrate the monkey's internal organs, thus failing to neutralize the poison.
I can give it a try.
Zhou Wuji discovered the source of the illness, and he was somewhat confident in his ability to cure it, but he wouldn't make any definitive statements.
Su Wuyi was overjoyed upon hearing this. Her teary eyes filled with expectation as she looked at Zhou Wuji: "Please, Senior Brother, help him. Even if the Medicine Master suffers an accident as a result, it's just that his life is short."
Zhou Wuji nodded. That's enough.
He wasn't afraid of taking responsibility, but rather afraid that Su Wuyi and make trouble out of a sense of right and wrong.
Zhou Wuji activated the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique, and the bright blue light, driven by his Sword Intent, entered the little monkey's internal organs, stimulating the monkey's life force. Combined with the purifying power of the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique, it quickly removed the deadly poison entrenched in the internal organs.
The Rejuvenation Spirit Technique, with its azure light, also activated the stored medicinal power of the elixirs, replenishing the little monkey's depleted Qi and Blood.
This process was actually very short, only a dozen or so breaths. As the bright blue light dissipated, the little monkey opened its eyes. It even sat up, scratched its head with its little paws, and a hint of confusion appeared in its bright black eyes.
The Medicine Master was right there, his breathing had returned to normal.
Su Wuyi was skilled in medicine and knew that the poison in the Medicine Master's body had been completely dispelled, which explained his good condition.
She was both surprised and delighted.
Just now, she thought Zhou Wuji's statement was a bit exaggerated. No matter how much one practiced the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique, how powerful could it really be?!
Witnessing Zhou Wuji use the Rejuvenation Spirit Technique to revive the Medicine Master deeply shocked her.
" Medicine Master, Medicine Master— " Su Wuyi called softly. The little monkey hugged Su Wuyi's fingers and rubbed its face affectionately against hers, its little face also full of joy.
The little monkey was very endearing and cute, and its actions showed its extraordinary intelligence, which made Zhou Wuji quite fond of it.
It's quite fun to keep such a little creature as a pet and play with it from time to time.
Su Wuyi was overjoyed. She put the Medicine Master into her sleeve and bowed deeply, saying, "Senior Brother, Wuyi will never forget your life-saving grace."
As she spoke, she took out a stack of gold notes from another sleeve and respectfully placed them in Zhou Wuji's hand, "I came in a hurry and didn't bring much with me. This ten thousand taels of gold notes is a small token of my gratitude—"
Zhou Wuji smiled. This female cultivator looked petite, but she was quite generous, offering ten thousand taels of gold right off the bat.
He waved his hand in refusal, saying, "We're all from the same sect; it's just a small favor, no need for that—"