Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1058: Chapter 1054: Exchange

Hu Yuni waved with a smile, ”Sir, you didn’t insist on practicing the Dragon Taming Technique. To be honest, I’m quite surprised.”

Leng Tieya laughed and said, ”You think I’m arrogant and wouldn’t heed Miss Hu’s warning, insisting on practicing?”

Hu Yuni nodded.

If it were me, and Mr. Sun warned me, I would never be convinced; I’d definitely want to try it myself.

The more I fail, the more I want to succeed.

This is a common trait of those with outstanding talent, driven by pride to act in such a way.

The higher the talent, the more stubborn they are in cultivation, firmly believing in their own abilities and judgments, confident that no Miracle Technique could be beyond them.

Leng Tieya laughed, ”I have a virtue, which is listening to advice.”

Hu Yuni chuckled, ”What if my advice is wrong?”

”Then it depends on my own judgment. If I judge wrongly, so be it,” Leng Tieya said, ”I believe Miss Hu won’t deceive me or harm me.”

”Mr. Sun, you’re quite discerning and cautious,” Hu Yuni said, ”The consequences of forcibly practicing this technique are severe, yet many senior and junior brothers know this and still insist on it, eventually leading to madness.”

”It’s different,” Leng Tieya said, ”You Star-picking Cliff disciples have the privilege to be reckless, and there’s no harm even if you go mad, as there are Spiritual Pills And Elixirs. I’m alone, and if I go mad, it’s over for me, so I have to be careful.”

Hu Yuni pondered, nodding slowly.

This was indeed something unexpected.

Indeed, being a disciple of Star-picking Cliff is something to be proud of.

They chatted a bit more, then Hu Yuni put down her tea cup and took her leave.

Leng Tieya then studied the Supreme Heavenly Demon Relics in the labor point of his left hand.

With the Golden Ghost Flower present, he felt the relics of the Supreme Heavenly Demon were no longer dangerous.

However, he never rashly unraveled the white cocoon.

Fearful of being deceived by the Supreme Heavenly Demon, he had to be cautious.

After observing and sensing repeatedly, he ultimately didn’t unravel the white cocoon.

First, he needed to understand the details of the relics, and then unravel it later.

This had to wait until the elders of Star-picking Cliff understood it, then it would be his turn.

However, Chu Liezhao’s progress in practicing the Dragon Taming Technique was rapid, advancing by leaps and bounds.

Going through all 36 illustrations once increased his connection with the Golden Dragon in the Void.

Practicing continuously three times made the connection with the Golden Dragon increasingly close, like an arm directing a finger.

As his connection with the Golden Dragon strengthened, his body quickly became stronger.

Both power and speed, as well as endurance, were greatly enhanced.

It seemed that he was relying not just on the Golden Dragon’s aura, but also its bloodline.

This made him increasingly suspicious that the Heavenly Dragon Introduction might be a legacy of the Ancient Dragon Subduing Sect.

——

At dawn, Leng Tieya stepped out again and came to the stone table under the pine tree, lighting the Red Clay Small Stove.

The gentle morning breeze greeted him, carrying the Qing Qi of Star-picking Cliff.

He took a deep breath.

His mind was still immersed in the martial arts experience and insights of He Yuandao.

The Great Sky Demon of the Great Heavenly Demon Palace indeed had unique experiences in martial arts, giving him a lot of inspiration.

Hu Yuni, dressed in white, flew diagonally down from the opposite Star-picking Cliff to him.

It was as if there were a cable in the air, one end tied to the distant clouds, the other to the pine tree.

She seemed to slide down along this cable.

Leng Tieya offered her tea and got straight to the point, ”How did it go?”

”Unsuccessful,” Hu Yuni said helplessly, ”The Fuyang Sect said the legacy has been destroyed.”

Leng Tieya pondered, ”Destroyed... they don’t intend to pass it on outside?”

Hu Yuni nodded, ”We can’t just accuse them of lying. Besides, if they’ve made up their minds not to pass it on, there’s no use forcing it. The Fuyang Sect is no less than us.”

The Fuyang Sect is also one of the Nine Great Sects, their strength is no less than Star-picking Cliff.

Leng Tieya said, ”Is there nothing we can offer them in exchange?”

The Phoenix legacy is considered ordinary by the Fuyang Sect; if it weren’t for Li Miaotan, it might have been shelved.

”I can’t think of anything that would move them,” Hu Yuni said, ”Do you have anything, sir?”

Leng Tieya thought for a moment and shook his head, ”Neither do I... what a pity.”

”Actually, the Phoenix Sect’s legacy isn’t useful,” Hu Yuni said, ”Studying the Phoenix Sect’s legacy won’t compare to researching the Supreme Heavenly Demon Relics, perhaps the breakthrough lies in it.”

Leng Tieya asked, ”What does the Fuyang Sect like most?”

Hu Yuni rolled her eyes at him.

Clearly, he hadn’t given up yet and still wanted the Phoenix Sect’s legacy.

Leng Tieya smiled, ”Finding out might come in handy later.”

”The Fuyang Sect’s mental method is the Purple Sun Technique, and they most need Thunder Sun Grass, Thunder Sun Wood, or Thunder Sun Stone for cultivation, but these are hard to find.”

”Thunder Sun...” Leng Tieya thought, ”items created by a heavenly thunder?”

”Yes, heavenly thunder cannot be controlled, cannot be seen, cannot be predicted, so these rare items depend on luck.”

”Thunder Sun Grass, Thunder Sun Wood, Thunder Sun Stone...” Leng Tieya said, ”We don’t have many here?”

”There used to be a Thunder Sun Peak, which produced these abundantly. However, due to changes in the world, heavenly thunder is almost unseen there anymore, and Thunder Sun Grass, Thunder Sun Wood, and Thunder Sun Stone have become increasingly rare, nearly extinct.”

”Without these, will the Fuyang Sect decline?”

”They won’t necessarily decline, just that the cultivation speed of the Purple Sun Technique will slow down. However, their foundation is strong, so slowing down won’t matter much.”

Leng Tieya said, ”Can these be exchanged for the Phoenix Sect’s legacy?”

”Perhaps there’s hope,” Hu Yuni showed a hint of sarcasm, ”After all, when it comes to their own cultivation, other things become less important, including not passing on the Phoenix Sect’s legacy.”

Leng Tieya slowly said, ”I’ll find a way to get some.”

”That’s very hard to obtain,” Hu Yuni said.

Leng Tieya smiled, ”I’ll give it a try.”

——

”Thunder Sun Grass, Thunder Sun Wood, Thunder Sun Stone...” Li Yuzhen thought, ”Prince Consort, what are these for...?”

”Just get some for me,” Chu Liezhao said.

”Yes.” Li Yuzhen agreed, took her leave, and went to gather them.

She could leverage Li Miaotan’s influence and directly send people to collect them, even utilizing the Court’s power.

No matter how powerful the Fuyang Sect is, they are just a sect, far from matching the power of the Phoenix Dynasty.

Fu Zheng curiously asked, ”Your Highness, are these Thunder Sun Grass for Alchemy?”

Chu Liezhao shook his head.

”Thunder Sun Grass isn’t worth much; it can be easily obtained anywhere.”

”You know about Thunder Sun Grass?”

”Of course I do, there’s quite a bit growing on our mountain,” Fu Zheng said, ”We even find it an eyesore, having to clear a lot of it every year, it’s quite annoying.”

Chu Liezhao raised an eyebrow.

Fu Zheng said, ”Although it can be used for Alchemy, we don’t need much of it. As for Thunder Sun Stone, it’s not rare or useful; nobody even wants it for free, it looks grimy and unappealing.”

”What about Thunder Sun Wood?”

”Thunder Sun Wood, on the other hand, is not often seen. Thunder Sun Grass, Thunder Sun Wood, Thunder Sun Stone, Your Highness, what exactly are you planning to do with them?”

”Go and tell Yuzhen to only gather Thunder Sun Stone,” Chu Liezhao said.

”Understood.” Fu Zheng agreed.

...

In the early morning, looking at the pile of grimy stones under the pine tree, Hu Yuni was surprised as she looked at Leng Tieya.

Leng Tieya smiled, ”Are these Thunder Sun Stones? Can they be exchanged for the Phoenix legacy?”

Hu Yuni was even more amazed, ”I didn’t expect you actually managed to get these.”

If Thunder Sun Stones were easy to find, the Fuyang Sect wouldn’t value them so highly.

Leng Tieya smiled, ”Just lucky, I guess, and only got this many.”

”...I talked to Jing Huai yesterday, and it should be enough,” Hu Yuni said, ”With so many Thunder Sun Stones, there should be no problem.”

Leng Tieya clasped his hands, ”Then I await your good news, miss.”

”Alright.” Hu Yuni turned and left.

By midday, under the bright sun, Hu Yuni gracefully descended in front of him again, smiling radiantly, ”Congratulations, Mr. Sun, the Fuyang Sect has agreed.”

Leng Tieya smiled.

Hu Yuni said, ”Experts from the Fuyang Sect will arrive tomorrow with the Phoenix legacy.”