If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 29 The Demonic Shadow Divine Skill, Jiang Qiong's Appreciation
"What secret technique?" Gu An asked expectantly. He had already learned many spells from Jiang Qiong, but the more spells the better.

After Jiang Qiong leaves, he will hardly ever encounter such a dedicated grandmaster again.

Jiang Qiong took a bite of the large chicken leg and said proudly, "One of the nine secret techniques of our Thousand Autumns Pavilion, the Demon Shadow Divine Art!"

Demonic Shadow Magic?

sound……

Gu An frowned and asked, "Is this a cultivation technique?"

He has no shortage of cultivation techniques. If he were to switch techniques and start over, he would have to rebuild his spiritual energy, and he didn't want to waste his lifespan.

"I already told you, it's a secret technique. The Shadow Demon Divine Power can help you become a better spy. You'll find out soon enough," Jiang Qiong said vaguely, her mouth full of chicken, almost overflowing.

Gu An's face twitched.

I don't want to be a spy for the demonic path!
Forget it, let's get rid of Jiang Qiong first. From now on, I'll speak to people in a human language and to ghosts in a ghost language. When I'm in the world of martial arts, my identity is something I give myself.

……

The next day at noon, Gu An was reading under a tree when Ye Lan and Zhen Qin were practicing swordsmanship seven steps away. Their movements were graceful, but unfortunately, they failed to attract Gu An's attention.

"Senior Brother, Senior Brother Li Ya is here!"

Xiao Chuan ran over and said, with a person following behind him, it was Li Ya.

Gu An immediately stood up, stuffed the Qingxia Travelogue into his pocket, and walked towards Li Ya.

“Let’s talk about it upstairs,” Li Ya said first.

Gu An nodded, then led him upstairs.

Zhen Qin stopped swinging her sword, looked at Ye Lan, and asked nervously, "Uncle Ye, Uncle Li Ya wouldn't have come for those two demonic cultivators from yesterday, would he?"

"Perhaps," Ye Lan said softly, glancing back at the scene.

inside the house.

Gu An sat opposite Li Ya. As he poured tea for Li Ya, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Li Ya said, "I plan to stay in Xuan Valley for half a year, is that alright?"

"Of course you can. Stay as long as you want. Did something happen to you?" Gu An replied without hesitation, and then asked with concern.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Ya decided to tell his junior brother about what happened yesterday. Knowing about these things might motivate him to cultivate more diligently due to the pressure.

Upon hearing this, Gu An's eyes widened in astonishment. "Those two are dead? Won't the Wan Yin Sect cause trouble?"

Li Ya snorted, "If he's going to make a move against me and Li Xuanyu, it's the Tai Xuan Sect that's causing trouble for the Wan Yin Sect. Besides the Tai Xuan Sect, the imperial court will also put pressure on the Wan Yin Sect. Li Xuanyu is my father's most beloved daughter."

Gu An asked in surprise, "Then they still dare to attack Senior Li?"

"Xu Ruye and Chan Ji have committed numerous evil deeds and acted by any means necessary. Chan Ji had previously clashed with Li Xuanyu in Ye City, and since they finally encountered Li Xuanyu alone, they naturally refused to give up, and..."

Li Ya scoffed, but in the end, he held back.

"And what?"

"nothing."

Gu An felt like punching someone. Why didn't you just not say "and" at all?
Li Ya looked at Gu An and asked, "Since yesterday, have you seen anyone else pass by Medicine Valley?"

Gu An shook his head.

"You didn't see it. If it weren't for that Nascent Soul Realm senior's intervention yesterday, Li Xuanyu and I would probably be in grave danger. That senior's swordsmanship is truly terrifying. He can kill enemies with a single leaf. A Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator at the ninth level is like a field of vegetables in front of him. He can kill them with just one leaf..."

When Li Ya talked about yesterday's battle, he became excited and began to describe the situation at the time.

Gu An stared wide-eyed, occasionally gasping for breath, as if listening to something cryptic.

The Nascent Soul Realm senior had only tossed out two leaves, yet Li Ya used every word he knew in his life to describe it, expressing his immense excitement.

"Sword repair should be like this: no sword is better than having a sword. Whatever you hold in your hand is a sword, even me... In short, I, your senior brother, have found my direction. From now on, I will focus on practicing swordsmanship and studying the way of the sword..."

Li Ya showed a look of longing, and Gu An nodded, secretly pleased.

Brother, the senior you've been praising so highly is right in front of you, but unfortunately, you're too inexperienced to see through him!
Gu An interrupted Li Ya's reverie and asked, "The World Outer Sect Tournament is such a grand event, why doesn't the sect send disciples to patrol or send people to protect us menial disciples?"

Within a radius of fifty miles around Xuan Valley, there are at least six cave dwellings of outer sect disciples. Although most of them are not in their cave dwellings, as long as the sect issues an order, someone will definitely come.

Li Ya's smile vanished, and he said quietly, "Think about why some people in the sect dare to raise greedy and angry demons outside the outer sect. Isn't it because the sect doesn't take the menial disciples seriously? But don't worry, I will stay until the World Outer Sect Tournament ends."

Gu An was silent for a moment, then asked, "Aren't you participating?"

"My cultivation is not high enough. If I participate rashly, I will only get injured. Such a grand event must be dominated by those at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm," Li Ya said, shaking his head.

These words made Gu An look at him with new respect; he was quite self-aware.

Of course, it's also possible that Xu Ruye's blow to him was too great.

The two chatted for a while longer before going downstairs. Gu An asked Xiao Chuan and Tang Yu to help clear out a courtyard for Li Ya to live in alone.

Everyone in the valley was delighted to learn that Li Ya would be staying for six months. Firstly, they would have someone to protect them, and secondly, they could practice swordsmanship with Li Ya.

In their eyes, Gu An was good in every way, except that he had too few spells and couldn't guide them. Li Ya, on the other hand, was a genuine Foundation Establishment cultivator!
In the days that followed, cultivators often flew over Xuan Valley on their swords, and Gu An also witnessed many flying magical artifacts and demonic beast mounts, which made him sigh with emotion.

This is the true world of cultivation!

……

One month later, late at night.

Jiang Qiong leaned against a vine-covered tree, her right leg swinging, her fair calves peeking out from under her clothes. She held a book in her hands, her gaze drifting towards Gu An in the distance, who was picking herbs. Suddenly, she sat up, the book flying into the pendant around her neck. She stretched and relaxed.

"My dear grand-disciple, stop your busy schedule and practice the Shadow Demon Divine Skill first."

Jiang Qiong called out, and with a leap, she landed in front of the alchemy furnace, where pills were being brewed, and wisps of white smoke rose from the lid.

Gu An said without turning his head, "It's okay, I'll be done soon."

Jiang Qiong shook her head and chuckled, thinking to herself, "This kid is really diligent, which is commendable. I should refine some pills for him."

After half an incense stick of time.

Gu An brought the picked herbs to Jiang Qiong's side. He arranged the herbs on the ground according to their type, which was very meticulous and made Jiang Qiong even more satisfied.

This child is absolutely perfect!

Gu An reaped over 1,300 years of lifespan in one go, and was in a very good mood. Such a harvest opportunity was hard to come by.

"Keep practicing. If you don't understand anything, feel free to ask me," Jiang Qiong said softly, staring at the alchemy furnace.

Gu An nodded and then began to cultivate the Demon Shadow Divine Art. He had been cultivating this art for a month, but it still hadn't entered his attribute panel, which annoyed him greatly.

He's determined to master it now!
The Eight Views Cave Heaven fell silent. Gu An and Jiang Qiong sat cross-legged near the alchemy furnace, their figures obscured by the wisps of smoke.

Four more days passed, and the Shadow Demon Art finally appeared on Gu An's attribute panel.

He looked at his attribute panel and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Name: Gu An

【Lifespan: 27/12268】

[Spiritual Root: First-class Five Elements Spiritual Root (Wood and Earth attributes are more prominent)]

[Cultivation Level: Nascent Soul Realm, Eighth Level]

[Techniques: Fire Control Technique (incomplete), Divine Wood Pure Yang Technique (mastered), Dragon Strength Divine Essence Technique (mastered), Alchemy (beginner), Myriad Gu Mystic Technique (incomplete), Yin Yang Technique (incomplete)]

[Ultimate Skills: Gale Shadowless Kick (Mastered), Supreme Divine Sword (Mastered), Eight Directions Step (Not Mastered), Demonic Shadow Divine Skill (Not Mastered)]

[Spells: Soul Capture (unmastered), Sword Control (fully mastered), Bewitching Eye (unmastered), Poisonous Wood Array (beginner level), Wind Control (unmastered), Corpse Control (unmastered)]

If it can be viewed on the attribute panel, it means it's all true!

Jiang Qiong taught him eight different techniques and spells over a period of more than five years.

Very competent!
This also changed Gu An's opinion of her. Although she was a demonic cultivator, her teaching attitude was better than that of the righteous path.

Gu An stood up, bowed to Jiang Qiong, and said, "Grandmaster, let's call it a night. I want to go back and rest."

Jiang Qiong remained seated before the alchemy furnace, her body swirling with demonic energy. Without opening her eyes, she said, "Go back and cultivate diligently. I will leave in two more years at most."

Gu An remained silent and turned to leave.

Jiang Qiong opened one eye and glanced at his back, thinking to herself, "This kid seems a little sad. Well, where can I find such a good grandmaster? Seeing him all alone, I'll find someone to replace him when I get back, and let him cultivate with me in the Thousand Autumns Pavilion. Then I'll have my father find that person to teach him the way of the sword."

With his back to her, Gu An walked quickly toward the cave entrance.

He suppressed his joy and didn't let himself laugh.

It's finally time to leave!

Although Jiang Qiong treated him very well, he preferred to enjoy the Eight Views Cave Heaven alone.

Back in the mountains, Gu An didn't immediately return to his building. Instead, he headed towards the distance, intending to find a place to invest a year of his lifespan into his cultivation.

He felt that he was close to the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm, perhaps in the next few days.

Even though he felt he was getting close, he remained restrained, dedicating only one year of his lifespan each day.

After traveling twenty miles, Gu An sat down under a tree, suppressing his aura to a minimum, almost indistinguishable from the flowers and grass.

He immediately dedicated one year of his lifespan to his cultivation, and then spiritual energy surged towards him.

The surrounding flowers and plants swayed, as if cheering him on and wishing him a breakthrough soon.

Soon, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth returned to calm, indicating that he had completed a year of Qi absorption cultivation.

Gu An stood up, preparing to leave. Just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly sensed something and immediately hid behind a tree.

About four breaths later, two whooshing sounds came from above, passing over Gu An's head.

Gu An's eyesight was extraordinary; he caught sight of the two figures and quickly sent out two life-span probes.

[Zuo Yijian (Ninth Level of Core Formation): 142/490/980]

[Zuo Lin (Foundation Establishment Level 2): ​​27/280/1400]

Core Formation Realm, Ninth Level!
Gu An was secretly curious, wondering which sect or school these two people came from.

After they had gone far away, Gu An quietly returned to Xuan Valley.

The next morning, he led his disciples in their exercises as usual, while Li Ya greeted him and said he was going to the outer sect.

It wasn't until noon that Li Ya returned on his sword, bringing someone with him.

It was Zuo Lin, whom Gu An had investigated last night.

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