Mysterious mirror hanging high

Song Jianxu narrowed his eyes and stared at the gray-robed young man in front of him, saying:

"I see a deep and restrained divine light in your eyes, indicating a powerful divine consciousness. A faint aura of precious light emanates from your body, clearly an extraordinary Dharma body. Your immortal-based magical power is profound and resilient, and your foundation is solid... I wonder which family this talented person belongs to?"

Jing Yu did not directly answer the question about his family background, but just said respectfully:

"Junior Ye Yulou."

Song Jinghong, who was wearing a mask, had a flash of light in his eyes and asked in surprise, "Jiang Lingxing Feiyu... Ye Yulou, the Ye family of Zhanlong Island?"

"Direct descendant of the Immortal Clan?"

Song Jianxu smiled noncommittally, flipped his hand, took out a jade slip from his storage bag, and handed it to Jing Yu:

"The Ye family's ancestral home, Dragon Slashing Island, was once a battlefield where ancient cultivators battled against true dragons. The entire island is the burial place of numerous dragon-type monsters. It's constantly enveloped by a dragon aura. While this dragon aura doesn't have much of an impact on humans, it will inevitably taint the descendants of the immortals born and raised on Dragon Slashing Island."

"This secret technique, called [Soaring Dragon's Qi], can be practiced to simulate the aura of a dragon and intimidate ordinary sea monsters. Most people confuse dragon's aura with that of a dragon and can't tell the difference, but this technique can fool some."

"My friend and I hit it off very well when we first met. This simple secret technique is a gift for us."

Jing Yu knew that his ambiguous fake identity had been seen through by the late Jindan Great Master in front of him. However, the other party did not expose him. Instead, he gave him a secret method to conceal his identity, showing enough goodwill. Now he had somewhat let down his guard and replied:

"Thank you, Master, for the Dharma."

"I wonder what instructions the Master has?"

Song Jianxu was about to answer when his expression suddenly changed. He bent over abruptly and coughed violently a few times. Countless tiny black mosquitoes came out of his mouth and flew around the cave.

Song Jianxu frowned, and suddenly countless tiny green sword qi burst out from his fingertips, killing all the black mosquitoes. Only then did he return to his normal expression and said lightly:

"As you can see, my friend, I was attacked by my enemies not long ago. Now I am poisoned and seriously injured. I have no choice but to hide here."

"My enemies have set a trap outside, waiting for me to fall into it. So I can't move around freely."

"I only hope that you can help me get some magical herbs from the nearby sea market, so that I can refine a furnace of precious pills to heal my wounds and detoxify."

Song Jinghong's eyes revealed a hint of concern under the white mask, and he said quickly:

"Ancestor, why not let Jinghong go to the market..."

"No."

Song Jianxu smiled bitterly and said, "Jinghong, you look too conspicuous. Even if the cultivators in the Red Dust Sea have never seen you, they will recognize you. How can you show up in the market? If my enemies find you, it will only backfire."

Song Jinghong lowered his eyes and just responded softly: "That's what the ancestor said."

Song Jianxu then turned to Jing Yu and said, "Young friend, could you do me a favor? You're a stranger in this sea area, and my enemies have never seen you before. You could disguise yourself as a cultivator who's recently arrived in the Red Dust Sea. Such an identity wouldn't be too conspicuous in the maritime market these days, so it wouldn't be too dangerous for you."

"Of course, after the matter is accomplished, I will naturally reward you handsomely."

After saying that, Song Jianxu took out another jade slip and sent it to Jing Yu using his magic power.

Jing Yu took the jade slip and used his spiritual sense to explore it, and he knew what was recorded in the jade slip.

[Tianchou Divination Sword Sutra]!

It turned out to be a sword technique that combined divination and numerology.

Jing Yu only took a quick look at it and felt that it was very magical. It was definitely a real sword scripture at the Jindan level.

Song Jianxu smiled and said, "This sword scripture was created by me. It is considered a method of the Golden Core level. Although it is a sword scripture, it is actually more like a technique that derives sword energy. Naturally, it is not only used by sword cultivators, but ordinary cultivators can also use it."

"What I'm giving you now is only the Qi Training Chapter. If you can find the elixir, I'll give you the Foundation Establishment Chapter of this Sword Manual."

"When my injuries have fully recovered, I will invite you to Xingluo Island for a while. I may consider letting you see the secrets of the Golden Elixir Chapter."

Jing Yu was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Does the noble have any secret method for forming an elixir?"

Song Jianxu was slightly startled, then said in a gentle voice: "Of course there is, but the secret method of forming the elixir is a secret that cannot be passed down no matter which family it belongs to. It is the foundation of the clan. Unless it is a direct descendant of the clan, or an outsider who has made great contributions, it cannot be given to others lightly..."

"Junior knows."

Jing Yu nodded and said, "I will go to the nearby market to search for spiritual medicine for you first. There is no rush for the secret method of forming the elixir."

"Alright."

Song Jianxu tossed over a smaller storage bag. "Inside it are some spirit stones for buying spiritual medicines, as well as a list of spiritual medicines. Remember to break them up into several parts, mix them with the other herbs, and buy them in several different markets."

"I'm not a rookie who's just starting out in the world of immortal cultivation. I naturally know the pros and cons."

Jing Yu took the storage bag and nodded.

"correct."

Song Jianxu whispered, "The Song family of Xingluo Island is well-known throughout the Luoxing Sea for being righteous. They have never harmed anyone without reason. I will certainly not be like the demonic cultivators who use methods like soul restrictions or poisonous insects to control you."

"But the matter is a secret. We have never met before, so I can't let you go just like that. Can you please sign a [Inner Demon Contract] to provide some protection?"

After saying that, Song Jianxu took out another roll of old animal skin paper and handed it to Jing Yu.

Jing Yu stared at the animal skin paper in front of him for a moment, then said, "As I should."

So he recited the inner demon oath written on the animal skin paper, and then signed the three big characters "Ye Yulou" at the end.

This is not because Jing Yu is being cunning with the Heart Demon Contract. In fact, the name is just a code name. Even if the cultivator signs a fake name on the Heart Demon Contract, the contract is still valid and the effect will not be weakened in the slightest.

After the name was signed, the animal skin paper in front of him suddenly caught fire without wind. Jing Yu only felt a strange cry exactly the same as his own voice ringing in his ears, and at the same time, an invisible and intangible demon drilled into his sea of ​​consciousness.

However, the inner demon had not yet taken up residence. As soon as it approached the center of Jing Yu's sea of ​​consciousness, it turned into wisps of black smoke and completely dissipated.

"【Jiushi】is exerting its strength..." Jing Yu said silently in his heart.

Constraints such as the Heart Demon Oath and the Heart Demon Contract are actually the main means of various agreements in the world of immortal cultivation today. After all, it is impossible for cultivators at any stage of cultivation to completely avoid the intrusion of the Heart Demon.

However, it just so happens that the divine destiny of [Longevity] has the effect of preserving the truth and breaking illusions, and preventing the birth of inner demons. The inner demon oath that is extremely binding on Yuanying Zhenjun has no binding force on Jing Yu at all!