171: Chapter 171 Treating Guests, Chicken Dinner

Zhou Yuan secretly raised his eyes and swept a glance over Shen Qingyuan, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, his aura was flimsy, his Foundation unstable; at a glance, he was clearly one of those flashy vases built up by relying on Medicinal Pills, nice to look at but useless.

A person like this, if placed in Yinxian Village, might not even rank as an Outer Sect Disciple.

Qin Mo's expression remained unchanged, still maintaining that cold and stern appearance, but a trace of doubt flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He had grown up in Yinxian Village, had seen countless powerhouses, and had seen countless experts disguising themselves as weaklings.

But this person before him—his Divine Thought repeatedly swept over Shen Qingyuan, yet he could not discern anything.

Either he was truly only at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, or his cultivation was so high that even he could not see through it.

Yet how many young people in this world could have a cultivation so high that even a Sword Dao Genius at the Dharma Image Realm Third Layer like him could not see through it?

Shen Qingyuan kept his hands tucked into his sleeves, looking lazily at the two, his gaze lingering on Zhou Yuan for a moment before falling onto Qin Mo.

"Since you have shown the respect of a Junior, as a Senior, I shall give you some gifts for our first meeting."

Shen Qingyuan took two items out from his sleeves and tossed them over casually.

Zhou Yuan subconsciously reached out to catch them, lowered his head to look—

It was a bead the size of a fist, crimson-gold in its entirety, with a faint light flowing across its surface. Inside, a Dragon shadow, shrunk countless times, was faintly swimming slowly, emitting an ancient and vicissitudinous aura.

The moment that aura touched his palm, the blood in his body seemed to boil, surging crazily!

A power he had never experienced before surged from the depths of his Bloodline, circulating along his Meridians, making every pore on his body expand!

"This... what is this?!" Zhou Yuan widened his eyes, his voice trembling.

Qin Mo also caught his item; it was a Jade Slip, deep blue in its entirety, with faint Sword light flowing on its surface. A sharp Sword Intent faintly permeated from within, cutting the surrounding air.

He probed his Divine Thought into the Jade Slip, and the next moment—his whole body shook, his pupils constricting sharply!

Within the Jade Slip was a Sword Dao Cultivation Technique—《Taixu Sword Canon》!

It was not an ordinary Sword Dao Cultivation Technique, but a Saint-Grade Cultivation Technique!

And not just any ordinary Saint-Grade Cultivation Technique, but a peerless Cultivation Technique containing a complete Sword Dao Legacy!

From entry-level to becoming a Saint, the cultivation methods for every Realm, Sword Intent insights, and practical combat techniques were all clearly recorded upon it!

"This... this is too valuable!" Qin Mo's voice was trembling, an unprecedented shock appearing on his cold and stern face.

Zhou Yuan also reacted, clutching that crimson-gold bead, his hands shaking.

"Flood Dragon Bead! This is a Flood Dragon Bead! A real Flood Dragon Bead!"

His voice had gone out of tune, his eyes filled with disbelief.

A Flood Dragon Bead! That was the essence of a Flood Dragon!

It contained the Flood Dragon's Bloodline Legacy, cultivation insights, and even Dragon Clan secret techniques!

In the entire Cangxuan Great World, the Flood Dragon Bead had been extinct for who knows how many tens of thousands of years!

Even those Emperor Clans and Holy Lands in the Central Region with the deepest Foundations might not necessarily possess a real Flood Dragon Bead!

And now, this Senior had casually given him one?!

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi stood to the side, watching his two Disciples in that state of shock and loss of composure, unable to help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

Flood Dragon Bead. Taixu Sword Canon. Either one of these two items, if brought out, would be enough to drive the Cultivators of the entire Southern Region crazy!

Even their Yinxian Village could not produce a supreme treasure of this level!

However, he also knew that Shen Qingyuan's strength was terrifying; these supreme treasures, in front of Shen Qingyuan, really could not be considered precious treasures.

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, turned his head to look at Shen Qingyuan, and bowed deeply.

"For the Senior's generous gift, this Junior thanks the Senior on behalf of my two Disciples!"

Zhou Yuan and Qin Mo also collected themselves, hurriedly bowing and offering a salute, their voices trembling.

"Thank you, Senior, for the generous gift! Thank you, Senior, for the generous gift!"

Shen Qingyuan waved his hand, his tone casual: "Take it, it's just a little trinket."

A little trinket? The corners of Zhou Yuan and Qin Mo's mouths twitched.

A Flood Dragon Bead is a little trinket? The Taixu Sword Canon is a little trinket? Just what is this Senior's background?!

At this moment, the two had no more doubts about Shen Qingyuan's strength.

What Meridian Opening Sixth Layer, it was absolutely fake! This Senior's cultivation has reached the Peak of creation, and he is just playing around in the mortal world!

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi was not overly surprised, only piling a smile onto his face, rubbing his hands together, his tone carrying a bit of earnestness, "Senior, our Yinxian Village has a separate courtyard in the city with a fairly quiet environment. If the Senior doesn't mind, why not come to this Junior's place to rest your feet?"

He paused, lowered his voice, a trace of pride flashing in his eyes: "This Junior also brought a few Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chickens, all raised for quite a few days, the meat is firm. If the Senior is interested, this Junior will have my Disciples prepare them right away, guaranteed to satisfy the Senior!"

Ever since he last visited Shen Qingyuan and learned of Shen Qingyuan's strength, upon returning to Yinxian Village, he had poured all his energy into the Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chickens.

He was still looking forward to Shen Qingyuan making a move on his chickens again, but unexpectedly, after waiting by the chicken coop for a long time, he did not see Shen Qingyuan take action.

This, on the contrary, made him feel a bit disappointed.

Hearing this, Shen Qingyuan's eyes lit up.

The Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chicken—if one were to speak of its Bloodline or strength, it was not particularly outstanding among Yao Beasts. But the taste was indeed much better than many Yao Beasts.

He did quite like it. In his past life, there was Crazy Thursday; now, there was the Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chicken. Perfect!

"Fine." Shen Qingyuan nodded, "Then I shall impose on you."

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi was overjoyed, hurriedly stepping aside to make way and making a gesture of invitation. "Senior, please! Senior, please!"

That posture, that tone—it was just like a waiter in a restaurant greeting a distinguished guest; where was there any trace of a Holy Land Grand Elder's dignity left?

Zhou Yuan and Qin Mo followed behind, watching their Grand Elder's eager demeanor, and the two exchanged a glance, both seeing astonishment in the other's eyes.

The Grand Elder was, at the very least, a powerhouse at the Peak of the Asking Dao Realm, an existence standing at the pinnacle of the entire Southern Region. Usually in Yinxian Village, which Disciple didn't tremble with fear upon seeing him?

But at this moment, the Grand Elder was so eager in front of that Senior.

"Tell me, what exactly is that Senior's background?" Zhou Yuan lowered his voice, leaning into Qin Mo's ear.

Qin Mo shook his head, his cold and stern face expressionless, but a trace of curiosity flashed in the depths of his eyes.

"I don't know. But to be able to casually produce supreme treasures like the Flood Dragon Bead and the Taixu Sword Canon, he must be at least a Saint-level existence."

He paused, then added: "And not an ordinary Saint."

Zhou Yuan gasped. A Saint? He secretly raised his eyes, looking at the lazy figure in front, a sense of indescribable awe surging in his heart.

No wonder the Grand Elder was so respectful. That was a Saint! A Saint of which there were only a few in the entire Southern Region!

The group, led by Great Elder Yun Zhongzi, passed through the streets and alleys of Tiangang City and arrived before a quiet separate courtyard in the east of the city.

The courtyard was not large, covering about a few acres, the walls mottled with patches of moss, looking ordinary and unremarkable.

But upon pushing open the courtyard gate, the scene inside was completely different. The courtyard was deep, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, lush Spiritual trees, and a babbling Spiritual Spring.

Planted in the courtyard were a few thousand-year-old pine trees, their gnarled branches twisting, needles verdant, with faint Spiritual light flowing over them.

Under the old pines, a pavilion stood quietly. Inside the pavilion were a stone table and stone stools, with a tea set placed on the table, and a Guqin set to the side.

What was even better was that there was actually a Spiritual Spring in the courtyard. The spring water was crystal clear, bubbling away, with Spiritual Qi dense and misty, and a faint medicinal fragrance wafting from within.

"Senior, please." Great Elder Yun Zhongzi stepped aside to make way, making a gesture of invitation.

Shen Qingyuan kept his hands tucked into his sleeves, walking lazily into the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings, nodding slightly. "Not bad."

The smile on Great Elder Yun Zhongzi's face grew even broader, and he hurriedly called out to the two Disciples: "What are you still standing there for? Go quickly and kill those two Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chickens in the backyard!"

Zhou Yuan was stunned, "Ah? Grand Elder, those were prepared as congratulatory gifts for the Tiangang Sect."

"Hmm?" Great Elder Yun Zhongzi raised an eyebrow, "How is the Tiangang Sect worthy of the Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chicken? Hurry up, bring out your usual skills!"