The White Lotus Method

Zhang Xuezhou had once considered plotting to seize Jin Chang's inheritance, but before he could take action, Wu Chao had already brought his senior brother, Tathagata, to compete for it.

"Come on, you have to succeed!" Zhang Xuezhou encouraged him. "If you manage to snag one, let me have a look too!"

"Can!"

Wu Chao nodded.

"But I also need to see your godfather's share," Wu Chao reminded him.

The Yin-Yang School's realm techniques are powerful, but only two realm techniques can reach their ultimate potential.

Although he was still far from the Sole Self Realm and the True Self Realm, Wu Chao did not do anything unprepared, lest he encounter a situation like Jin Chang, where he could not obtain what he sought.

This is something he should resolve as soon as possible.

"No problem!"

Zhang Xuezhou agreed.

Given the choice between Jin Chang and Wu Chao, he would naturally choose the latter.

Whether it's looking at it once or twice, Zhang Xuezhou it acceptable as long as he's seen it, even if it's just a single hand inspection.

"What if Master Dong can solve the problem? What if my health problems are resolved? What if I might have a need in reality...?"

Regardless of what the future holds, Zhang Xuezhou believes he also has a genuine need for these services.

He established a simple agreement with Wu Chao, which also drew criticism from Wu Chao.

You used to sleep at night!

"I feel fantastic right now, I don't need to sleep at night!"

"Is your health getting worse? Are you experiencing periods of being lucid for several days followed by periods of deep sleep?"

Zhang Xuezhou's attempt to conceal his condition was completely ineffective; Wu Chao easily guessed his symptoms.

This pleased Wu Chao greatly.

No matter how powerful Zhang Xuezhou becomes in the future, as long as he has this fatal flaw, he can cooperate with Zhang Xuezhou without worrying about when Zhang Xuezhou might betray him.

Given Jin Chang's abilities and the fact that he would be difficult to kill, Zhang Xuezhou would be even more sincere in cooperating with him.

But Wu Chao hoped Zhang Xuezhou could live longer, since he needed a collaborator, not a dead man.

This led him to offer some friendly suggestions.

"Your symptoms are peculiar. If you've been cursed, it's because your soul is unstable, making your body difficult to control. The gate to curses is in the Yedie River Holy Land, but the Western Sect is the strongest in maintaining a stable soul," Wu Chao whispered. "Our Great Master has the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. Anyone who goes there to cleanse themselves can purify their impurities, clear their mind and spirit, and dispel evil thoughts from their soul. The pool grows the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus. Consuming the golden lotus seeds can calm the mind and spirit. He also has the White Lotus Method, which tempers the soul to be unshakeable. He is arguably the strongest in the world when it comes to soul techniques."

"That's amazing?"

"They've offended quite a few people in the past, including the Heavenly Court, the Immortal Court, and the Eastern Dynasty, but the power in the Eastern Lands has changed wave after wave, yet they're still doing just fine," Wu Chao said.

"Could it be that they live too far away, and it would be too time-consuming and laborious for us to go and fight them?"

"That factor certainly plays a role, but some top cultivators have repeatedly failed in their attempts to attack the Western Sect. You'd be better off going there if you have the chance!"

The Wu Chao has cast a bait.

This bait did indeed tempt Zhang Xuezhou.

This allure even surpasses the techniques used by the Buddha's senior brother to temper his physical body.

Zhang Xuezhou's greatest advantage right now is not his ability to endure hunger, but rather the strength of his will.

This is a product of the Mental Strengthening Chapter, combined with the boost from the Realm Technique, which distinguishes him from ordinary cultivators. If a localized version of the Mental Strengthening Chapter could be obtained, it would undoubtedly have some kind of boost, and might even make up for the shortcomings of the Mental Strengthening Chapter.

"But I need to go to Chang'an City right now, and I also want to find my cousin, I..."

"I'll go another time, another time. Besides, I can't return to the Western Sect anytime soon. Right now, I still have to deal with Jin Chang, and that's a difficult matter too!"

Hearing Zhang Xuezhou's hesitant voice, Wu Chao was overjoyed, feeling that he had further bound Zhang Xuezhou.

Despite his intention to exacerbate the conflict between the Buddhist disciples and the leader, he was not entirely confident in his ability to do such a thing Wu Chao.

But it's much more convenient for two people.

Zhang Xuezhou even knows the Buddhist monk Shi Gong, and could easily act opposite him.

Even if we just give him a starting point when we're doing these things, it will make things much easier for Wu Chao later on.

"I..."

Zhang Xuezhou preoccupied with many miscellaneous matters, and he quietly recounted some of his current predicaments.

Wu Chao hoped Zhang Xuezhou would offer advice, and Zhang Xuezhou similarly hoped Wu Chao would help him sort things out and get out of his predicament.

Wu Chao's predicament lies in the fact that he still has no personal safety and is being controlled by others. Zhang Xuezhou is in a similar situation, but his current body is more concerned with cultivation issues.

A Yang Soul Transformation Technique almost immobilized him, making it difficult for Zhang Xuezhou to know the consequences of his rash cultivation.

"The problems you're facing are beyond my comprehension!"

Listening to Zhang Xuezhou's calm narration, Wu Chao knew very well that Zhang Xuezhou had encountered no less danger than he had over the years.

If it were anyone else, the opponent would either die or go insane.

Zhang Xuezhou has persevered to this day despite numerous health problems, which clearly requires immense mental and physical strength.

"If you don't mind, you can teach me a copy of that Yang Soul Transformation Technique," Wu Chao said. "I can try to learn it and see if I can gain a deeper understanding, and also seek solutions that might help you!"

"I don't mind, as long as you don't complain about me later!"

The Venerable One's Yang Soul Transformation Technique is not taboo to be passed down, and Zhang Xuezhou's method of opening up the four directions has no hidden dangers.

Zhang Xuezhou is willing to pass on his teachings as long as there is an opportunity and suitable learners.

However, Zhang Xuezhou would never use this technique to cheat acquaintances. He explained all the rules and regulations clearly, and when he saw that Wu Chao still insisted, he stopped trying to dissuade him.

"As long as I obtain Jin Chang's Yin Yang Great Joy Nine People Incantation, breaking through to the Body Transformation Realm will be no problem for me," Wu Chao said. "If I am qualified to challenge the Divine Ability Realm, I will definitely have a chance to achieve Divine Ability within ten years. At that time, this technique will not pose a threat to me. If I do not achieve Divine Ability within ten years, it will not be a loss for me to cultivate this technique to strengthen my Technique Method. After all, I may not be able to stay in the Western Sect for that long!"

I hope you can get out of this predicament!

Zhang Xuezhou nodded, muttering to himself, while Wu Chao listened attentively.

As dawn broke, Brother Tathagata opened his closed eyes, and Wu Chao lazily rolled over on the ground.

"Senior brother, you're not planning to rush again, are you? I want to sleep now."

"Go to sleep if you want, I'll just carry you away!"

Brother Tathagata responded, his gaze sweeping over the energetic Zhang Xuezhou. He nodded to Zhang Xuezhou and then gestured to the sleepy bug that had spent the night hiding in his wooden staff.

This prompted Zhang Xuezhou to mutter incantations, waking the sleepy creature that had been stuffed from its meal.

"The more you use this insect, the faster it will starve. If it's starved to death, it will die in three to five days. If you use it less or not at all, one meal will be enough for it to live for three to five months," said Brother Tathagata. "I will be going to Shouchun City in Huainan soon. If you can't afford to raise this insect, you can come to me anytime!"

The Sleepy Bug was of exceptional quality; not only was Zhang Xuezhou reluctant to let it die, but Brother Tathagata was also clearly quite interested in this extraordinary insect.

But he didn't force him to give it to Zhang Xuezhou. He just told Zhang Xuezhou to come to him if he couldn't afford to support him anymore, and that he wouldn't let him starve.

This made Zhang Xuezhou ponder for a few seconds before he nodded.

Even if his senior brother Tathagata hadn't invited him, Zhang Xuezhou would still have made Shouchun City his third target city.

He also wanted to see how his senior brother, Tathagata, dealt with Jin Chang, and whether this would create an opportunity for him to participate in the fishing and hunting.