298: Dugu Bubai

“I know that.”

Shen Xi nodded.

This was a perfectly normal thing.

For any faction, their inherited Cultivation Technique was their most core foundation.

Forget about teaching it to outsiders; even if someone, by a twist of fate, acquired a portion of its content, it could lead to the faction relentlessly pursuing them.

After all, once one learned the Cultivation Technique cultivated by another, it was possible to find ways to counter it. If an enemy faction got hold of this information and studied it, it could very well lead to the destruction of their clan.

This was also why Shen Xi believed Dongfang Ye was a person worth befriending.

His personality was straightforward and he was honest. Even after learning that Shen Xi also cultivated a Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique, not a single thought of attacking him, silencing him, or seizing his Cultivation Technique crossed his mind.

Shen Xi didn't believe Dongfang Ye didn't act out of fear of his strength.

Both he and Dongfang Ye possessed an invincible heart; even when facing the strongest enemies, they would not show the slightest fear.

Whether they could win was one thing; whether they were afraid was another.

Shen Xi and Dongfang Ye were the same type of people. Even if they knew they weren't the opponent's match, they had the courage to face them directly and would not be afraid!

“So, to teach Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Techniques to your friends, I must report it to Clan Chief Grandpa before officially teaching it, which will take some time.”

“But don't worry, based on my understanding of Clan Chief Grandpa, if anyone else made this request, Clan Chief Grandpa would definitely not agree. But you are different; you even taught us your Blood Refinement Extreme Realm Cultivation insights, so there definitely won't be a problem.”

Pausing, Dongfang Ye asked, puzzled, “Brother Shen, don't you also Cultivate a Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique? You can teach the Cultivation Technique yourself, right? There's no need to teach it through me; isn't that redundant?”

Dongfang Ye was a bit confused.

Shen Xi wasn't without a Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique, so why did he need to do it through him?

To put it bluntly, wasn't this like taking off one's pants to fart?

“This… there are some unspeakable difficulties, which are inconvenient to disclose.”

Shen Xi naturally wouldn't reveal anything about the Tower of the Heavens and the broken sword, even if Dongfang Ye was a descendant of the Four Imperial Clans.

“I see! Alright, after we leave the Chasing Wind Secret Realm, I will report this matter to Clan Chief Grandpa, and then the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique can be taught.”

Dongfang Ye didn't ask further.

As they spoke, the two returned to the entrance of Treasure Gathering Valley.

“Shen Xi is back!”

“As expected of Shen Xi, the only one to pass through the Tower of the Heavens; his combat power is indeed not to be underestimated!”

“This time at Treasure Gathering Valley, I wonder how astonishing Shen Xi's gains will be.”

“That's beyond our guessing. Instead of speculating on that, we should consider ourselves. This generation is filled with Geniuses, and our chances of obtaining treasures will be greatly reduced.”

“Don't even mention it. The more you talk, the more despair I feel. My strength is already average, and among so many Geniuses, it's even less worth mentioning.”

The Martial Artists began to discuss animatedly.

The battle between Shen Xi and Gu Tong earlier had left them dazzled.

It also made them realize just how huge the gap was between them and a Dian Ling Realm Genius.

They couldn't even take a single move.

“You're very good. I look forward to fighting you!”

At this moment, a young man carrying a long sword approached Shen Xi and spoke.

This person was very strong!

Shen Xi quickly reacted, feeling the opponent's magnificent Aura.

Especially since the opponent was also a Sword Cultivator, equally sharp and brilliant.

Just the exchange of their gazes made it clear that sparks were flying, as if two invisible precious swords were clashing.

“You are very strong!”

Shen Xi did not stingy his praise for the young man.

The opponent's strength was absolutely not inferior to his own.

“You too!”

The young man nodded, also praising Shen Xi.

Between two Sword Cultivators, there was not only confrontation but also mutual appreciation.

However, in the end, Shen Xi and the young man did not engage in battle.

The young man seemed to have only come to say a few words, then left.

“I didn't expect Shen Xi to be so powerful that even Dugu Bubai praised him!”

“Yes! It is said that Dugu Bubai has never lost since his debut, no matter how strong the enemy, they would ultimately be defeated by him!”

“Not only that, Dugu Bubai himself said that he longed for a hearty battle, longing to lose once!”

“What kind of strange habit is this? Don't normal people hope to keep winning and go all the way to the Peak?”

“You guys don't understand, do you? It is rumored that Dugu Bubai lost a part of his memory, a very important part, but he can't recall it no matter what. A great figure speculated that this memory might be related to Dugu Bubai having been defeated before. If he could lose once, it might awaken that memory.”

“What? Dugu Bubai was once defeated? What kind of person could defeat him?”

“I don't know. These are all rumors. There are too many rumors about Dugu Bubai, but ordinary Martial Artists are not aware of them. They are all circulated among Secluded Factions.”

The conversation between Dugu Bubai and Shen Xi caused a huge stir.

These Martial Artists were like opened floodgates, talking non-stop.

Especially those Martial Artists who came from Secluded Factions, or who had more or less some connection with Secluded Factions, discussed even more voluminously.

The name Dugu Bubai was very unfamiliar to ordinary Martial Artists, but among Secluded Factions, it had already spread widely.

As early as three years ago, a Yuyue Realm Genius was astonished by Dugu Bubai's talent and personally deduced his lost memory for him.

It was also that Genius who speculated that only by having Dugu Bubai defeated again could that lost memory possibly be recovered.

Not only that, at least a dozen Secluded Factions actively extended olive branches due to Dugu Bubai's talent, but he rejected all of them.

And this was also a legendary aspect of Dugu Bubai.

Secluded Factions were not benevolent people; if they couldn't get something, they would destroy it. The act of stifling Geniuses, while not done openly, was certainly done a lot in secret.

Whether it was a Genius from an enemy faction or a Loose Cultivator Genius, as long as they refused to join their own faction, they were a threat. Only by stifling them in the cradle could they ensure their own position remained unshaken.

Genius with background and backing were a bit better; Secluded Factions dared not act openly, after all, their own families also had Geniuses. If they all openly committed murder, it would be chaos, so they only dared to look for opportunities to kill in secret.

But Loose Cultivator Geniuses were different; with no one to protect them, Secluded Factions had fewer scruples, and their actions were much bolder.