94: Travel 80,000 miles a day while sitting on the ground

He didn't dwell on the issue of Karma any longer. After chatting with Yao Banxian for a few more moments, Jiang Lan asked:

"Pavilion Master, besides the Miao Fa Pavilion, are there any other forces in Chihong Province?"

Yao Banxian glanced at Jiang Lan and said:

"Of course there are. Not only are there, but there are many."

Jiang Lan's eyes lit up slightly.

Before he could ask, Yao Banxian continued:

"Within Chihong Province, there are over twenty forces, big and small, that can truly be called such. Among the most powerful, besides our Miao Fa Pavilion, where Taoist Priests reside, there is the Zhenwu Pavilion, where martial artists reside, and the Cold Crow Pavilion, making a total of three."

"The Zhenwu Pavilion is where martial artists reside, and so is the Cold Crow Pavilion?"

"Not so," Yao Banxian shook his head. "Although the Cold Crow Pavilion is mostly made up of martial artists, there are also some Taoist Priests among them. However, unlike other forces and Schools, strictly speaking, the Cold Crow Pavilion is an assassin organization. As long as you can afford the price, they dare to take anyone's life."

"An assassin organization?" Jiang Lan listened, bewildered. "How come I've never heard of it?"

Yao Banxian pouted, "What could you possibly hear in this place? This Great Yan looks quite large, but in reality, it's merely a frontier among frontiers. Within the entire Chihong Province, it's not the weakest, but it's certainly not associated with strong national power.

"In such a remote and poor place, it's as difficult as ascending to heaven for a Golden Phoenix to emerge. Besides the Miao Fa Pavilion, what other force would extend its reach to a place like this?"

Jiang Lan's attention was focused on the words 'frontier' that Yao Banxian mentioned.

"Then, Pavilion Master, how large is the entire Chihong Province?"

Hearing this, Yao Banxian chuckled.

"Vast, unimaginably vast. Even a martial artist in the Nascent Soul Realm would take years to traverse a single province."

"Nascent Soul?"

"Whether martial artist or Taoist Priest, after Core Formation, one can fly through the air using a wisp of True Qi. An ordinary Core Formation cultivator can travel thousands of miles a day. After Nascent Soul, traveling ten thousand miles a day is effortless."

Jiang Lan was stunned by this string of words.

He had always thought that the place he had Transmigrated to was just an ordinary world of demons and martial arts, where moving mountains and filling seas were merely exaggerated expressions.

But with Yao Banxian saying this... could it be that moving mountains and filling seas weren't just expressions, but real?

Not to mention moving mountains and filling seas, even chasing stars and catching the moon didn't seem impossible?

Looking at it now, his previous horizons were indeed too narrow.

Yao Banxian also said:

"Chihong Province is vast, but Chihong Province is Chihong Province, and you are you. Don't be too ambitious just because of what Banxian said. The path beneath your feet is one you walk step by step. If you haven't even walked properly and you already want to fly, you will only end up shattered."

"I remember," Jiang Lan replied earnestly.

After pondering for a while, he continued to ask:

"Then, Pavilion Master, do you know where I can get some Cultivation Techniques? Recently, my Cultivation has reached a Bottleneck, but the Cultivation Techniques I've learned do not include methods for subsequent Realms."

Yao Banxian clicked his tongue.

"Tsk... I knew this place was a remote and poor area, unable to produce a decent Cultivation Technique. If it were other matters, it would be fine, but for Cultivation Techniques, Banxian cannot help you.

"The Cultivation Techniques of my Miao Fa Pavilion can only be Cultivated by members of this Pavilion.

"However, Banxian can point you in the right direction."

Jiang Lan cupped his fists and said:

"Please guide me, Pavilion Master."

"The Miao Fa Pavilion only accepts Taoist Priests, but your path, young friend, is clearly in the martial Dao. To make you switch to the methods of a Taoist Priest would be to harm you. However, your Luck and talent are truly rare, perhaps you could try the Zhenwu Pavilion."

"But there is no Zhenwu Pavilion within Great Yan, is there?"

Yao Banxian thought for a moment.

"There isn't one within Great Yan, but there is a branch of the Zhenwu Pavilion in Wu Country, which borders Great Yan. If you go there and inquire, you should be able to find it."

Jiang Lan's heart filled with joy.

If he could truly enter the Zhenwu Pavilion, he wouldn't have to worry about Cultivation Techniques.

However, Jiang Lan wasn't particularly anxious.

After all, Cultivation Techniques were secondary; for him, Lifespan was the fundamental thing.

Even without powerful Cultivation Techniques, with an immense amount of Lifespan, he could still raise his Realm.

Just then, Jiang Lan suddenly thought of a question. He looked up at Yao Banxian, somewhat puzzled, and asked:

"Since Great Yan is a remote and poor place, why did you come here?"

"Haha..." Yao Banxian replied with a laugh, "Banxian, I don't like fighting and have no ambition. Although Great Yan is remote, remoteness has its advantages; at least it's peaceful."

"I see..." Jiang Lan understood. "Then, Pavilion Master, what Realm are you in now?"

"Just Mortal Shedding Ninth Level, that's all. To Breakthrough to Core Formation, without Opportunity, it might not be possible. Otherwise, why do you think Banxian is so attentive to you? It's all due to selfish motives, you see..."

Jiang Lan vaguely understood.

Yao Banxian believed he possessed great Luck.

As the ancients said, when one person attains the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

Moreover, with Yao Banxian's abilities, he probably saw that by establishing a good relationship with him now, once Jiang Lan's strength increased in the future, he would certainly not be mistreated.

Jiang Lan not only felt no aversion to this but actually thought Yao Banxian was a very good person.

At the very least, he didn't hide anything and could speak his mind in front of him.

All human interactions are based on the benefits one can bring to the other.

Yao Banxian, in this regard, was much better than those who claimed to have no ulterior motives in front of others but schemed behind their backs.

Furthermore, Yao Banxian had helped him a lot, and in the future, he would certainly not be stingy with his repayment.

Seeing Jiang Lan remain silent for a long time, Yao Banxian said again:

"That young monk also has many Opportunities, and he's a good person. Given time, he will likely grow strong as well. Watch over him more often, and let him vent appropriately, so that no evil fire gets to his head."

Jiang Lan understood; Yao Banxian was giving him advice.

He stood up, "Thank you for your guidance, Pavilion Master."

"Don't call me Pavilion Master, it's awkward. Just call me Yao Banxian; we can treat each other as equals."

"Banxian," Jiang Lan didn't say much more, responding with a smile.

"Alright," Yao Banxian waved his hand. "You may go. You've likely been outside these past few days. Remember Banxian's words: avoid arrogance and impatience, and always be cautious."

"Jiang Lan understands."

He stood up, bowed, and after bidding farewell to Yao Banxian, Jiang Lan walked out of the Miao Fa Pavilion.

Going downstairs and out of the courtyard gate, Jiang Lan thought for a moment, then walked towards Lin Hong Hall.

Arriving at the entrance of Lin Hong Hall, before even entering the room, Jiang Lan saw Bai Yu's figure from afar.

Both of them were Demon Suppression Envoys. Bai Yu's location was not far from his Lin Hong Hall, so they always ran into each other.

Jiang Lan stopped and said to Bai Yu:

"Marquis Dingyuan."

Bai Yu also looked at Jiang Lan, then walked towards him.

Coming before Jiang Lan, Bai Yu said:

"Didn't I tell you that you don't need to come to work every day? Why do I see you running to the office daily?"

"Let's talk inside."