375: Chapter 369 You Must Come Back to the Sect with Me to Cultivate

And this Senior Brother could actually modify a High Grade Spiritual Artifact with just a casual wave of his hand!

Is this the Foundation of a major Sect?

The look of adoration in Huang Xia's eyes was practically overflowing.

"Senior Brother... you are so amazing..."

She exclaimed sincerely.

Chen Zhiwen smiled.

He did not dwell on this topic.

It was useless to explain too much about such technical matters to a young girl.

He picked up the Spiritual Tea on the table in front of him and took a light sip.

Then he set the teacup down.

His gaze became serious once again.

"Alright, let's not talk about this."

"Since you are going to follow me back to the Sect to Cultivate,"

"there are some things I need to understand first."

He looked at Huang Xia and asked:

"What Cultivation Technique were you practicing before at the Huang Family?"

This was a very critical question.

Changing one's Cultivation Technique is a major event for a Cultivator.

If the previous Cultivation Technique's attributes clashed, or if the Foundation was unstable,

then the path ahead would be very difficult to walk.

Huang Xia froze for a moment.

Then she immediately sat up straight.

Like a primary school student answering a teacher's question, she answered honestly:

"Replying to Senior Brother,"

"I have been practicing the Huang Family's clan-protecting Cultivation Technique."

"It is called... the 《Falling Wave Profound Technique》."

Speaking of this,

a look of pride appeared on her face.

Apparently,

this Cultivation Technique was the highest-level existence within the Huang Family.

Only a Core Disciple was qualified to practice it.

"Falling Wave Profound Technique?"

Chen Zhiwen repeated the name.

His brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

The name sounded quite intimidating.

But the System database in his mind instantly provided an assessment.

【Falling Wave Profound Technique: Yellow Grade Middle Stage Water attribute Cultivation Technique.】

【Characteristics: Spiritual Qi is thick and long-lasting, good at defense, but seriously lacking in explosive attack power.】

【Evaluation: Extremely mediocre. For a Genius with an Earth Grade Ice Spiritual Root, practicing this Cultivation Technique is simply a waste of life.】

As expected.

Chen Zhiwen sighed inwardly.

A small Family is, after all, a small Family.

The Foundation is too poor.

They are begging for food while holding a golden rice bowl.

Treating a piece of raw jade like a common stone.

This is only because she met him.

If he let this girl continue practicing this trashy Cultivation Technique,

even if she were lucky enough to reach Core Formation in this lifetime, she would likely be the weakest kind of Golden Core.

She might even be stuck at the Golden Core Perfection for the rest of her life.

"Yellow Grade Middle Stage, huh..."

Chen Zhiwen's fingers tapped lightly on the table.

Making a rhythmic sound.

He was thinking.

What kind of Cultivation Technique should he change this girl to?

Although there were many Cultivation Techniques in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect's Scripture Pavilion,

there really weren't many truly top-tier Ice attribute Cultivation Techniques.

"It seems I will have to browse the System mall later."

"Even if it is expensive."

"I cannot mistreat such a good seedling."

Seeing Chen Zhiwen lost in thought and silent,

Huang Xia was a little nervous.

She thought her Cultivation Technique was too poor and had made Senior Brother unhappy.

"Sen... Senior Brother..."

"Is this Cultivation Technique... not very good?"

She asked cautiously.

Chen Zhiwen raised his head.

Looking at her anxious appearance,

he revealed a gentle smile again.

"It is not exactly bad."

"For the Golden Core Stage, it is passable for laying a Foundation."

"However..."

His tone changed.

A trace of arrogance flashed in his eyes.

"Since you have joined my Ten Thousand Swords Sect,"

"you do not need to practice such common goods anymore."

"Once we arrive at the Sect,"

"I will pass on to you a true supreme Immortal Technique."

"An Immortal Technique sufficient to let you roam freely in this Cultivation World!"

Huang Xia heard this,

and her eyes lit up instantly.

Like the brightest stars in the night sky.

"Re... really?"

"Naturally." High above, strong winds howled.

The wind-driving carriage was wrapped in a layer of cyan Spiritual Qi, traveling steadily through the thick clouds.

Inside the carriage, however, there was no feeling of bumping or cold.

Chen Zhiwen sat cross-legged on a soft Yao Beast skin cushion.

His eyes were slightly closed, appearing as if he were resting, but in reality, his brain was running at high speed.

His Divine Sense was immersed in his Sumeru Ring, which had an extremely large storage space.

He was looking for something.

Looking for a Cultivation Technique suitable for Huang Xia to practice.

Just now, during his testing, he had completely confirmed Huang Xia's Aptitude.

Mutated Ice Spiritual Root.

This is an extremely rare and domineering top-tier Spiritual Root.

In the Cultivation World, the basic Five Elements Spiritual Roots are Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

And the Ice Spiritual Root is a mutation and sublimation of the Water attribute Spiritual Root under certain extreme conditions.

It not only inherits the long-lasting and endless nature of the Water attribute,

but also grants unparalleled extreme cold and terrifying destructive power.

Such Aptitude, if placed in those top-tier Holy Lands with a Legacy of ten thousand years, would definitely be treated as the next generation Saintess and cultivated with the full power of the entire Sect.

However, rarity also means a scarcity of Legacy.

Chen Zhiwen searched through his Sumeru Ring.

The powerful enemies he had slain left behind piles of loot.

There was no shortage of various Advanced Cultivation Techniques and rare Secret Manuals.

Cultivation Techniques of the Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Systems were all available.

He could even find a few rare Wind attribute and Lightning attribute Cultivation Techniques.

However,

there were no Advanced Ice attribute Cultivation Techniques.

"Ice attribute Cultivation Techniques are truly too scarce."

Chen Zhiwen sighed inwardly.

He carefully counted them once, and the highest-level Ice attribute Cultivation Technique was only Yellow Grade Advanced.

This kind of trashy stuff is fine for an ordinary dual-Spiritual Root Cultivator to practice.

If Huang Xia, with her mutated Ice Spiritual Root, were to practice it, it would simply be a waste of a heavenly treasure.

It would not only severely slow down her Cultivation speed,

but might even cause her to explode and die because the Cultivation Technique grade is too low to bear the domineering mutated icy cold Qi within her body.

"I absolutely cannot make do with a low-grade Cultivation Technique."

Chen Zhiwen opened his eyes, a look of determination flashing in his gaze.

He is a person who pursues Perfection, especially regarding the seedlings he wants to focus on cultivating.

Since there is no top-tier Ice attribute Cultivation Technique,

then he would settle for the next best thing.

Ice is essentially a variant of Water, and both are of the same origin.

A top-tier Water attribute Cultivation Technique can also serve as a transition.

His Divine Sense swept through the depths of the Sumeru Ring.

A Jade Slip emitting a faint blue light appeared in his palm.

On this Jade Slip, intricate water wave patterns were carved.

Just holding it in his hand, he could feel a gentle and soft Water Spiritual Qi rushing towards him.

《Heavenly Element Cloud Water Art》.

This was loot he had scavenged from the Storage Pouch of a Heavenly Star Sect Elder a long time ago when he destroyed an important stronghold of the Heavenly Star Sect.

This Cultivation Technique is a Mysterious Grade Middle Stage top-tier Mind-Cultivation Technique of the Water attribute.

Within the entire Heavenly Star Sect, it is a secret that only Core True Disciples are qualified to access.

Its greatest characteristic is that it is upright, peaceful, and inclusive of all rivers.

The Spiritual Qi cultivated is as endless as clouds and water, and is extremely inclusive.

"I will use this one for now."

Chen Zhiwen made his decision.

Although the 《Heavenly Element Cloud Water Art》 cannot fully unleash the terrifying explosive power and destructive power of the Ice Spiritual Root,

its greatest benefit is stability.

It can greatly expand Huang Xia's Meridians, laying an incomparably solid Foundation for her.

Moreover, the highly inclusive nature of the Cloud Water Art is very suitable for "dispersing Cultivation and re-cultivating" in the future.

In the Cultivation World, changing Cultivation Techniques midway is an extremely dangerous matter.

A slight carelessness would lead to Qi Deviation, and all previous efforts would be wasted.

But if the 《Heavenly Element Cloud Water Art》 is used as a Foundation,

in the future, if he finds a true Earth Grade or even Heaven Grade Ice attribute Cultivation Technique,

when Huang Xia disperses her Cloud Water Spiritual Qi and switches to an Ice System Cultivation Technique, not only will she not suffer from backlash, but she will be able to instantly convert that Cloud Water Spiritual Qi into extreme cold Ice Qi.

It will be twice the result with half the effort.

"Calculating the time, the auction is not far away. I will inquire about the whereabouts of Ice System Cultivation Techniques then."

Chen Zhiwen put the Jade Slip away.

He raised his head, his gaze looking towards the other side of the carriage.

...

Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

The space was large, enough to accommodate ten people at the same time without appearing crowded.

Chen Zhiwen occupied one side of the soft couch alone.

And opposite him sat two people.

One was Huang Xia, who still appeared somewhat reserved.

The other was a middle-aged beautiful woman wearing a purple palace dress.

The Huang Family's Second Elder, Huang Anhui.

This purple-dressed beautiful woman not only maintained her appearance extremely well, but her whole body also exuded a mature and steady charm.

Her Cultivation was also not weak.

Mid-stage Golden Core Realm.

In this remote Cultivation Family, she could be considered a top-tier combat force.

At this moment,

Huang Anhui was smiling all over her face and carefully took out a white jade plate from an exquisite food box.

On the plate, several small and exquisite zongzi were placed.

These zongzi were completely different from worldly objects.

What wrapped them was not ordinary reed leaves, but the leaves of a Tier 2 Spiritual Plant that emitted a faint fragrance—the Blue Jade Lotus.

What was even more peculiar was that what tied the zongzi was not hemp thread,

but thin Spiritual Threads that flickered with a faint golden light.

"Senior, this is my Huang Family's specialty, Golden Thread Sweet Zongzi. Please, Senior, taste a little."

Huang Anhui held the white jade plate with both hands in front of Chen Zhiwen.

Her attitude was extremely respectful, even carrying a bit of deliberate flattery.

She lowered her head slightly, but her eyes were secretly observing Chen Zhiwen's expression changes, fearing that she might offend this Nascent Soul Stage expert with a mysterious background.

"Oh? Golden Thread Sweet Zongzi?"

Chen Zhiwen raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze falling on the few exquisite zongzi.

He did not immediately reach out to take them, but just scanned them casually with his Divine Sense, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

In this seemingly inconspicuous food, there was actually an extremely pure and gentle Spiritual Qi fluctuation.

"Replying to Senior, although this item is not some Heaven And Earth Treasure, it takes quite a bit of effort."

Seeing that Chen Zhiwen seemed interested, Huang Anhui was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly explained.

Her voice was soft and melodious, carrying a charm unique to a mature female Cultivator, and while speaking, she pushed the food box further towards Chen Zhiwen.

"The Spiritual Rice used in this Golden Thread Sweet Zongzi is hundred-year-old Blood Glutinous Rice that has absorbed morning dew."

"However, its most precious aspect does not lie in the ingredients."

"But in the fact that it needs to be nourished daily without stopping by a female Cultivator at the Golden Core Stage or above, using her own pure Yin magic power."

"For seven full days and seven nights, there must not be the slightest interruption."

"Only in this way can the magic power and Spiritual Rice perfectly fuse, making it melt in the mouth, and it can nourish the Cultivator's Meridians."

Huang Anhui introduced them as if they were her own treasures.

Speaking of this, she unconsciously puffed out her chest, and a look of pride appeared on her face, obviously extremely confident in this unique specialty.

"Because it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, even within our Huang Family, the annual production is extremely small."

"This Junior brought a few specifically when I went out this time, just to satisfy the cravings of Senior and Xiaer on the road."

She smiled slightly and turned her gaze to Huang Xia on the side.

Her eyes were full of love, but also carried a trace of complex meaning.

"You have put in the thought."

Chen Zhiwen nodded slightly and did not refuse.

He stretched out his slender fingers, gently picked up a Golden Thread Sweet Zongzi, and peeled off the layer of Blue Jade Lotus leaf.

Immediately, a rich sweet fragrance mixed with the fresh scent of plants and trees permeated the carriage.

"Xiaer, you should taste it too."

Huang Anhui turned her head and handed the white jade plate to Huang Xia.

Her tone became very affectionate, no longer having the strictness of an Elder towards a Junior in the past, but instead revealing a kind of cautious probing.

"Tha... thank you, Second Grandmother."

Huang Xia appeared somewhat flattered.

She hurriedly stretched out her hands to take the white jade plate, her little face turning red, not even daring to raise her head.

When she was in the Huang Family,

although Second Grandmother was not as fierce as Great Grandfather, she had always been a high-and-mighty Golden Core Elder.

Usually, she rarely even had the chance to see her.

Let alone being treated so gently by her like this now, or even having such precious Spiritual food handed to her personally.

Huang Xia knew very well in her heart.

The reason why Second Grandmother's attitude towards her had changed drastically

was entirely because of the young man sitting opposite.

Because of that mysterious "Senior Brother."

"You girl, your status is different now, why are you still so shy?"

Huang Anhui looked at Huang Xia's awkward appearance and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

She originally wanted to make a few jokes to liven up the atmosphere.

But when the corner of her eye caught Chen Zhiwen's face, which remained as calm as water, she immediately suppressed her little thoughts.

She was a smart person.

She knew what should be said and what should not be said.

The gentleman in front of her was a Nascent Soul Stage monster who didn't even put the Grand Elder in his eyes.

And Huang Xia was now this expert's nominal "Junior Sister."

Accepting a disciple on behalf of the master.

This meant that in terms of seniority, Huang Xia was already on equal footing with this Nascent Soul expert.

This honor, let alone her, a Second Elder of the Huang Family,

even if Grand Elder Huang Wanfu came in person, he would probably have to be polite to Huang Xia.

"Xiaer is talented and intelligent. Following Senior to Cultivate in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect in the future, she will definitely have a boundless future."

Huang Anhui restrained her smile, and her tone became incomparably solemn.

She looked at Huang Xia, her eyes full of envy, but even more so of awe towards Chen Zhiwen. She knew that the future of the Huang Family might be tied to this little girl and this Senior.

Chen Zhiwen did not respond.

He just took a bite of the Golden Thread Sweet Zongzi in his hand.

It was soft, sticky, fragrant, and sweet. The Spiritual Qi flowed down his throat, turning into wisps of warmth that nourished his limbs and bones.

The taste was indeed good.

But his mind at this moment was not on this food.

His thoughts drifted back to two days ago.

...

Two days ago.

Chen Zhiwen drove the wind-driving carriage and descended upon the Huang Family's ancestral land.