Green-Eyed Boy
Azure Cloud Market.
Li Chengxuan, using the alias [Yi Wood] cultivator Li Shan, descended the mountain in search of fortuitous opportunity [Foundation Establishment].
"The Du Family Talisman Materials... this is it." Li Chengxuan looked up at the signboard and went inside.
Du Qingquan was tanning talisman paper when he saw a guest arrive. He quickly stood up and asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you here to buy talisman paper, talisman ink, or talisman brushes?!"
Li Chengxuan glanced at Du Qingquan; he was thin and had clear, bright eyes, and indeed possessed a certain Manifestation Clear Water.
Unfortunately, he was born at the wrong time.
He has now mastered the Body Refining method of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Although one can absorb Spiritual Qi and circulate it throughout the body, this almost completely eliminates the possibility of entering the Qi Ingestion.
After all, studying New Method Old Method is much more difficult than studying only one law.
"I'm not buying talisman materials." Li Chengxuan shook his head and explained his purpose, "I've come at someone's request."
After saying that, he took out the letter that Hua Yuhe had sent to Hua Chunning.
Du Qingquan took the letter, read it carefully, and cautiously asked, "May I ask your name, fellow Daoist? And what is your connection with the Hua Household?!"
"My name is Li Shan. Hua Chunning is currently in seclusion, cultivating and unable to descend the mountain, so she asked me to make this trip." Li Chengxuan remained composed and answered fluently, "As for the connection with the Hua Household..."
Li Chengxuan scanned the shop, walked to the table, picked up a rough piece of tree bark, and silently activated his Law Power.
The bark was visibly turning from withered to green, regaining its vitality, and even sprouting a new bud.
"[Yi Wood] Law Technique..." Du Qingquan's expression softened, and he greeted with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, fellow Daoist. Please take a seat and have some tea."
In fact, by the time Du Qingquan saw the letter, he had already believed most of it.
After witnessing Li Chengxuan perform the [Yi Wood] Law Technique, there was no more doubt.
On the South Cliff Continent, there are very few people practicing [Yi Wood] nowadays.
Among them, Hua Chunning is the most famous.
To True Disciple Supreme Mystery Mountain and be supported by Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain —who wouldn't be envious and jealous?!
It's perfectly normal for cultivators of the [Yi Wood] type to go and seek refuge with them.
Du Qingquan brewed some spiritual tea, and after exchanging pleasantries, he explained the reason, "To be honest, my wife gave birth to a son a few days ago, which should have been a joyous occasion."
"But that child was born with unusual features; not only his appearance, but also his personality was completely different from that of ordinary babies."
"My husband and I are both short-sighted and increasingly frightened, so we could only write a letter and send it to Supreme Mystery Mountain."
"He has unusual features..." Li Chengxuan was surprised to hear this. In the South Cliff Continent, where the Old Method and fortunes were reviving, this was not something that could be said casually. He didn't make any grand pronouncements and cautiously said, "Empty talk is useless. We'll have to see for ourselves to know the specifics."
"Fellow Daoist is right." Du Qingquan naturally understood this principle, and stood up, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment, I'll be right back."
Li Chengxuan nodded slightly and strolled around the shop.
A moment later, Du Qingquan returned. "Fellow Daoist, please follow me."
After saying that, he led Li Chengxuan to the backyard of the shop.
The backyard is quite elegant, and there is even a shallow pond.
There are stone tables and chairs by the pond.
Beside the stone table, Hua Yuhe was holding a swaddled baby, looking haggard. She only managed a weak smile when she looked up and saw Li Chengxuan.
Li Chengxuan simply nodded in acknowledgment without saying anything more, and went over to see what was going on.
The baby in the swaddling clothes didn't cry or fuss; it was exquisitely beautiful and extremely cute.
Only his eyes were truly eerie and terrifying.
Those eyes were entirely emerald green, like a bottomless pool with swirling eddies.
Even a brief eye contact seems to draw one's entire being in and make them sink to the bottom of the pool.
Li Chengxuan was also somewhat startled at first glance, and even momentarily lost in thought.
However, the child in front of them was just an infant in swaddling clothes. Even if the child had unusual features, it was far from enough to arouse the Perfected Qi Refining cultivator.
"Ah ah..." The little baby seemed to like Li Chengxuan very much. His laughter was as clear and refreshing as the dripping water of a spring. His blue eyes were fixed on Li Chengxuan. He babbled and waved his little hands.
Li Chengxuan glanced at it and then reached out his hand.
The tiny baby immediately grabbed Li Chengxuan's fingers with both hands, surprisingly strong, and pulled them in front of him, stuffing them into his mouth. It made whimpering noises and began to bite, revealing its ferocious nature.
Du Qingquan and Hua Yuhe's expressions immediately changed.
"What a fierce blue-eyed fellow!" With a thought, Li Chengxuan's fingers transformed into a bluish-brown bitter vine.
The sour and bitter taste filled her mouth, causing the little blue-eyed girl's face to scrunch up. She had no choice but to let go of her mouth and burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.
Hua Yuhe quickly took the child back to her room.
Du Qingquan looked worried, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Fellow Daoist Du, there's no need for that," Li Chengxuan said with a smile. "This is a good thing. You should be happy."
"Good news?!" Du Qingquan shook his head with a wry smile, his feelings complicated.
Du Qingquan naturally hoped that his child would be exceptionally talented and have an amazing Manifestation, so that he could revive the [Clear Water] lineage.
However, the child Du Qingquan hoped for was definitely not the non-human, strangely shaped creature he had now.
Since the birth of their child, Du Qingquan and Hua Yuhe have been unable to eat or sleep properly.
The news of the revival of the Old Method was already common knowledge.
However, regardless of whether the child was Child of Fate or a demon reincarnated, Du Qingquan and Hua Yuhe could neither afford to raise him nor protect him.
After much deliberation, he could only turn to the only cultivator he could trust Hua Chunning.
Du Qingquan and Hua Yuhe didn't even dare to go to Supreme Mystery Mountain; they only sent a vague letter.
The Hua Household has a long history of cultivating [Yi Wood] and is skilled in alchemy. There are many rumors about them Blood Qi to refine Human Pill.
As for Supreme Mystery Mountain, it is known as the Demonic Sect, and its ferocity is terrifying.
It was widely acknowledged in the market that the leader of the Bandit Cultivator, Daoist Lightless, was the great demon who cultivated the [High Shaman] on Supreme Mystery Mountain!
The three leaders of the Bandit Cultivator Sect inexplicably joined forces to ambush and kill Hua Chunning, True Disciple of Supreme Mystery Mountain.
As a result, Hua Chunning was rescued by the [High Shaman] demon and escaped unharmed, reportedly even reaping considerable rewards.
On the contrary, of the three leaders of the Bandit Cultivator, the one surnamed Xue died, Daoist Mu escaped.
Isn't the true identity of the Daoist Lightless about to be revealed?!
The Supreme Mystery Demon Sect has actually stopped pretending altogether!
My child was born with extraordinary features; he's perfect material for making Human Pill.
Du Qingquan and Hua Yuhe preferred to wait patiently in the market rather than deliver the goods to their door.
Li Chengxuan, a newcomer, was unaware that the reputation he had painstakingly built for his sect had plummeted. He smiled and said, "Your son has an extraordinary appearance, with eyes like deep springs; he is clearly destined for the [Clear Water] Child of Fate."
"With the Old Method now experiencing a revival, your son is likely to soar to great heights."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime fortuitous opportunity that so many people would kill for. Isn't this a wonderful thing?!"
Du Qingquan was also deeply moved upon hearing this, but he still retained some rationality and said bitterly, "If my son had been born into a Daoist immortal clan, he might indeed have a limitless future, just as you say."
"Born into a poor family like mine, I'm afraid I'd easily die young."
"My wife and I guarded her day and night, never daring to leave her side for a moment, for fear that something might happen."
"But if word gets out and the Supreme Cultivator descends from the heavens to forcibly take me as a disciple, what power do I have to resist?!"
Upon hearing this, Li Chengxuan nodded in understanding.
He's been stuck in a fixed mindset, constantly thinking about accumulating Merit in the "Continue Lost Teachings."
Such Child of Fate, even in infancy, may not necessarily succeed in becoming a disciple or passing on the teachings, but is indeed a first-rate material for alchemy.
Seeing Li Chengxuan deep in thought, Du Qingquan was filled with inexplicable fear.
Could it be that he's been awakened by his own words and is now preparing to abduct the person?!