164: I have a way to increase cultivation speed

Looking at the simple, ancient Jade Slip shimmering with a faint light that Gu Changsheng handed over, Lu Yi took a deep look at this Young Lord from the Changsheng Aristocratic Family.

His mind was as clear as a mirror.

"Heh, there is no such thing as love without reason in this world, and even less so such a thing as a free lunch falling from the sky."

Lu Yi sneered in his heart:

"This Young Master Gu is delivering this Opportunity to my doorstep; he must have some motive."

However, Lu Yi didn't care.

He was even certain that this Opportunity, which Gu Changsheng "looked down upon," definitely had something to do with that Li Xiu.

Since it was the "protagonist's" Opportunity, then it was already in Lu Yi's pocket!

When fat meat is served at your door, there's no reason not to eat it.

"In that case..."

A hearty smile appeared on Lu Yi's face. No longer refusing, he reached out and generously accepted the Jade Slip.

"Then I shall accept it. Thank you for the gift, Brother Gu. I, Lu, will remember this favor."

Seeing Lu Yi accept the Jade Slip, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Gu Changsheng's deep eyes.

"Brother Lu is a straightforward man."

Then, he reached into his sleeve and pulled out a tattered map made of a strange material that looked like leather but wasn't, its surface emitting a faint cold energy and spatial fluctuations.

Handing it to Lu Yi, Gu Changsheng spoke rapidly, giving a brief explanation:

"This is the route map to that Lower Realm. The suppression of one's Realm in that Lower Realm is very strong. However, with your current Realms, you won't need to suppress yourselves and can go all out."

Gu Changsheng glanced at the sky, as if some urgent matter was waiting for him.

"The entrance will open on its own in one month. At that time, whether you can obtain that Opportunity will depend on your skills, Brother Lu."

After saying this, Gu Changsheng didn't even give Lu Yi a chance to ask for more details.

"Farewell."

Before his voice had even faded, his figure flickered, and he turned into a streak of purple light, instantly vanishing into the vast night.

"He's gone just like that?"

After Gu Changsheng left.

Shen Yueyao, who had been hiding behind Lu Yi and hadn't dared to speak much, finally breathed a sigh of relief and approached.

"Let me see."

She curiously examined the tattered map in Lu Yi's hand.

However, when she saw the complex star chart markings and the flow of spiritual power on the map by the moonlight,

a very obvious look of surprise instantly appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"This..."

Shen Yueyao pointed to a corner of the map and said in surprise:

"This... this is clearly a plane map belonging to the jurisdiction of 'Beicang Prefecture'!"

Seeing the doubt on Lu Yi's face, Shen Yueyao immediately took on the role of a commentator and explained patiently:

"Lu Yi, you just arrived, so you might not know. The Upper Realm is called the Nine Provinces Realm. It is vast and boundless, divided into nine major provinces. 'Beicang Prefecture' is adjacent to the East Divine Continent where we are."

Shen Yueyao's expression became somewhat serious:

"Unlike the East Divine Continent, which has distinct seasons and abundant resources, Beicang Prefecture... is covered in extreme cold and snow all year round, with an incredibly harsh environment. The Cultivators there mostly practice domineering Cultivation Techniques with ice, cold, and wind attributes. Because of the difficult living conditions, the people are extremely fierce, often killing and looting."

Shen Yueyao pointed to the flickering point of light on the map and analyzed:

"And usually, a Lower Realm only corresponds to the Ascension passage of one Upper Realm province. But this Lower Realm... is actually located in the spatial node gap where the East Divine Continent and Beicang Prefecture meet! This is a Lower Realm that can connect to two major provinces simultaneously!"

Shen Yueyao took a deep breath, her tone solemn:

"In such a special Lower Realm, the collision of Laws often breeds incredibly amazing treasures of heaven and earth. But likewise, this also means..."

She looked at Lu Yi, her eyes full of worry:

"When the time comes to fight for the Opportunity, it won't just be us. There will also be a large number of young Prodigies from Beicang Prefecture, plus the Li Family... Since Li Xiu wants to recover his strength, he definitely won't let this chance pass."

After hearing Shen Yueyao's analysis,

Lu Yi's originally relaxed expression gradually faded, becoming serious.

"Good grief..."

Lu Yi rubbed his chin and thought to himself:

"Isn't this just cross-server PVP? Not only do I have to deal with Li Xiu, the 'Child of Luck' with his own cheats, but I also have to face a chaotic battle between the top geniuses of two provinces?"

Although Lu Yi was confident, he was not arrogant.

His current strength might be invincible among those in the same rank, but he was still far from matching the truly top Prodigies of the Upper Realm who had deep backgrounds and held powerful treasures.

"It seems this treasure-hunting trip won't be that easy."

Lu Yi said in a heavy voice:

"That guy Gu Changsheng really had ill intentions..."

He exhaled a breath of turbid air, a sense of urgency flashing in his eyes:

"Although I'm not weak now and the Lower Realm has Realm suppression, it's not enough. I must find a way to take my cultivation up another level within this month to be safe."

Thinking of this, Lu Yi made a prompt decision and put away the map.

He turned around, looked toward the guest room, and spoke pragmatically:

"There's still more than a month. Although it's a bit tight, I'll go into secluded meditation and make a sprint using the Shen Family's incredibly dense Spiritual Qi. Combined with the resources I have, I should be able to make some progress. Any improvement is better than doing nothing."

Having said that, Lu Yi started walking, preparing to return to his room for tedious meditation and cultivation.

However, just as he turned around, Shen Yueyao suddenly reached out and gently pulled his sleeve.

Lu Yi paused and looked back.

He saw that Shen Yueyao didn't let him go; instead, she stood there and shook her head gently.

Her tone carried a hint of negation and deep worry:

"It's useless... Although the Upper Realm's Spiritual Qi is abundant and far exceeds that of the Lower Realm, to achieve a qualitative change in combat power in just one month..."

Shen Yueyao bit her lip and spoke the truth:

"Even if you are exceptionally gifted and possess the Star Immortal Body, this time is too short."

Lu Yi stopped, frowned slightly, and looked back at her:

"Then what else can be done?"

He shrugged, feeling a bit helpless:

"I can't exactly go and rob the Shen Family's Medicinal Pill storehouse right now, can I?"

Facing Lu Yi's rhetorical question, Shen Yueyao didn't speak.

She lowered her head, and her originally jade-white cheeks were now turning red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

That seductive flush spread from her cheeks to the base of her ears, even tinting her crystal-clear earlobes pink.

Her two hands were tightly twisting her sash, as if she were about to snap it.

Her eyes flickered, not daring to meet Lu Yi's burning gaze at all.

At this moment, where was any of the Saintess's coldness? She was completely like a little girl who was shy to the extreme.

"Um..."

After a long while, Shen Yueyao finally mustered up her courage. Her voice was stuttering and as faint as a mosquito's buzz, yet it carried a sense of desperate determination:

"Actually... I... I have a way..."

She took a deep breath and said with a trembling voice:

"I have a way to make your... no, to make our cultivation speed... increase several times over..."