154: Sword characteristics

【 Rising Sun — — 】

【 In the reception hall of what used to be the residence of Immortal Master Jade Dragon, over a dozen hall Masters gathered together, with Vice Gang Leader Cai Bao standing respectfully by your side. 】

【 You scanned the crowd indifferently, your gaze passing over Zhong Linger inadvertently. 】

【 Zhong Linger returned a knowing smile to you. 】

【 These hall Masters had already learned from Cai Bao about the news that the gang leader, Immortal Master Jade Dragon, had been killed by you. 】

【 You made no attempt to conceal your Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, which left the hall Masters present with no room for any objections. 】

【 You noticed that there was a certain expectation in the look Zhong Linger gave you. 】

【 You casually gave a few instructions regarding gang affairs, then feigned a deep tone and said: "This old man is advanced in years and originally did not wish to occupy this position, but my Lifespan is coming to an end, and I wish to find a Disciple to inherit my Legacy." 】

【 Upon hearing these words, some hall Masters hesitated, while others showed looks of expectation in their eyes. 】

【 Zhong Linger, in particular, saw her eyes light up instantly. 】

【 Before the others could process this, Cai Bao immediately knelt and kowtowed: "Master, please accept this Disciple's bow!" 】

【 You nodded: "Hmm, a smart man, rise." 】

【 Cai Bao was overjoyed: "Thank you, Master!" 】

【 The other hall Masters finally realized with a start — with your strength, there was simply no need to plot against them! 】

【 Many of them knelt down one after another, requesting to become your Disciples. 】

【 Zhong Linger also stepped forward quickly and knelt, saying in a sweet voice: "Master, my Aptitude is better than all of theirs; please take me in, and I will be sure to serve you well in the future." 】

【 Upon hearing this, you looked her over and nodded with feigned depth: "Hmm, your Aptitude is indeed not bad; then I shall take you two in for now." 】

【 Having said that, you waved your hand casually and simultaneously sent a voice transmission to Zhong Linger: "At the third quarter of the Zi hour, come to my chamber." 】

【 Receiving the voice transmission, Zhong Linger's body trembled slightly, and she immediately left, filled with joy. 】

【 After all, you were a dignified Nascent Soul expert; what could you possibly plot against a mere young woman like her? 】

【 Even if she gave her body to you, what of it? She was practically hoping for it! 】

【 This made her unable to suppress her inner excitement; being able to attach herself to a Nascent Soul expert was a tremendous Opportunity. 】

【 Soon it was the Zi hour; you were meditating in your chamber when you suddenly heard light footsteps outside the courtyard. 】

【 You spread out your Divine Sense and saw Zhong Linger walk to the pond, check her reflection in the moonlight, gently tidy her hair and clothes, and only then walk toward your door. 】

【 You waved your hand, and the door opened automatically. She walked in with her head lowered and bowed: "Revered Master, this Disciple has arrived." 】

【 "Hmm, have you heard of the Cultivation Technique known as the Blood Origin Art?" you asked directly. 】

【 Her eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly: "Are you referring to the Liu Clan's Blood Origin Art?" 】

【 "Correct!" You raised your hand, and the Jade Slip containing the Blood Origin Art, which you had prepared long ago, floated in front of her. 】

【 You then handed her a qiankun ring, which contained one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, one hundred bottles of ningyuan pill, as well as the Materials for refining the blood spirit pill, including that bottle of Meaty's essence blood. 】

【 You said indifferently: "I have heard that you have quite a talent for Alchemy. Your Revered Master is currently Cultivating the Blood Origin Art, so the blood spirit pill required in the future shall be left to you to refine." 】

【 She was immediately overjoyed; the meaning behind these words could not be clearer — since it was the inheritance of a Legacy, naturally, she would have a share. 】

【 After putting away the qiankun ring, she gathered her courage and asked: "Revered Master, the hour is late; does this Disciple need to attend to you for rest?" 】

【 "No need, you may go. Refine the blood spirit pill as soon as possible." Your tone was calm. 】

【 She was slightly stunned; this was not quite what she had expected. 】

【 Before coming, she had prepared thoroughly — for instance, burning incense and bathing, removing bad breath, and so on. 】

【 But she dared not say more and immediately nodded before withdrawing. 】

【 It was not until three days later that Zhong Linger handed you one bottle of the refined blood spirit pill, while carefully keeping another bottle for herself. 】

【 Naturally, you did not trust her; throughout these three days, you had been using your Divine Sense to secretly observe the entire process of her Alchemy to ensure there were no issues with the Medicinal Pill. 】

【 Now that the Medicinal Pill was in hand, you did not hesitate any longer and immediately circulated the Blood Origin Art to begin refining it. 】

【 The medicinal liquid melted, and a torrent of scorching heat rushed toward your limbs and bones. 】

【 As the last trace of medicinal power merged into your Meridians, you slowly opened your eyes, and a thought flashed like lightning — 】

【 If this Spotless Sword Body were to be completed, how should one verify it? 】

【 Your thoughts stirred slightly, and that youguang sword hovered in your palm. 】

【 You concentrated your mind to perceive — 】

【 The moment your fingertips touched the sword hilt, an unprecedented "sense of transparency" rushed from your palm straight to the top of your head. 】

【 The youguang sword let out a clear, resonant chime, and the originally dark sword body shimmered with flowing, water-like brilliance, as if waking from a deep slumber. 】

【 You had a realization in your heart, and pointing your fingers like a sword, you gently brushed across the blade. 】

【 Wherever your fingertips passed, the brilliance flowed and gathered like a living thing, and wisps of invisible Sword Qi spontaneously circled the sword body, instantly filling the air with a cool, sharp aura. 】

【 There was no need to deliberately urge it; where the mind reached, the sword was already spiritually connected. 】

【 You stared at the sword body overflowing with brilliance, which clearly reflected your own eyes, which had become increasingly sharp, like sword blades. 】

【 However, this feeling was still very vague; even with your Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, you could only capture a trace of it. 】

【 So, this was the profundity of the Spotless Sword Body. 】

【 However, what was obtained through this method was only a "pseudo Spotless Sword Body"; compared to the true "Spotless Sword Body", there was still a world of difference. 】

【 "After all, it is a knock-off version; it seems the feeling of a true Spotless Sword Body would be even more obvious." 】

【 "It is rumored that those with these special Physiques possess a Sword Heart of clarity, enabling them to easily comprehend Sword Intent, and they can learn any sword technique or sword formula immediately; this is indeed true." 】

【 "No wonder those Geniuses Cultivate and comprehend Cultivation Techniques several times faster than ordinary people; such a Heaven-Defying Physique is truly enviable." 】

【 You spread out your Divine Sense again and observed that Zhong Linger was also in her own room, circulating the Blood Origin Art and successfully refining the blood spirit pill. 】

【 It was just that Zhong Linger did not know that this "blood spirit pill" could allow her to gain a trace of the characteristics of the Spotless Sword Body. 】

【 After discovering she had succeeded, a silent smile curled at the corners of your lips. 】

【 But you were in no rush to proceed to the next step of your plan; instead, you intended to first Cultivate the few Cultivation Techniques you had recently obtained. 】

【 Three days later, 】

【 You were meditating and Cultivating in your chamber when Liu Jinfeng suddenly arrived in your courtyard. 】

【 She walked straight to the pavilion and sat down, set out a tea set, and unhurriedly poured herself a cup of tea. 】

【 You immediately rose to greet her and bowed with cupped hands: "Commander, why have you come?" 】

【 You had transformed into the appearance of an old man, but Liu Jinfeng did not care about this — the Black Armored Guards often did this when executing secret missions, and she was already accustomed to it. 】

【 You knew clearly in your heart — your Illusionary Form Technique was fine for deceiving Cultivators of the same rank, but in front of Liu Jinfeng, who had Soul Transformation cultivation, you had nowhere to hide. 】

【 She just glanced at you indifferently and asked calmly: "Did you kill Ji Yunfeng?" 】

【 "Yes." You answered without hesitation. 】

【 "He was already at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, while you are a mere Early Nascent Soul Stage; how could you kill him?" Her tone was calm, yet it carried doubt. 】