Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Lei Jun's curiosity was piqued by the disturbance in the Celestial Master Seal.

His Spiritual Soul drifted into the True One Altar Cave Heaven, where he could clearly see the Forty-Nine Lamps positioned at the four corners of the altar flicker unpredictably in this moment.

The lamplight seemed elusive, almost existing and yet not, making it difficult to grasp. Even the wind above the altar seemed more pronounced.

Lei Jun silently observed these changes and, after a long while, allowed himself a slight smile. He was neither hurried nor impatient, and his Spiritual Soul floated above the altar.

At this moment, the Tao Containment within the Cave Heaven seemed livelier than before. Lei Jun seized the opportunity to savor the profundity of these mysteries, integrating them into his own understanding.

After an indeterminate period, a faint sensation crossed Lei Jun's mind. The previous feeling of someone trying to open another passage and come to the Cave Heaven resurfaced. Lei Jun felt a sense of familiarity, speculating that it might be the same person as before.

However, soon, the direction of the breeze within the Cave Heaven changed. Another individual had influenced the True One Altar Cave Heaven.

Now there are two. Lei Jun silently observed.

The number of people attempting to open a passage had increased to two. And then, The third one. Lei Jun was now quite interested.

If his senses and judgment were correct, aside from himself, there were three other parties trying to reach this Cave Heaven originating from the Celestial Master Seal.

Who could they be?

Were they all fellow disciples from the Celestial Master Mansion, or people from the Yellow Sky Sect?

Lei Jun recalled what Master Yuan Moba had said about the attempts by Hong Yu Zhan Lao and Elder Yao to secure Chen Yi's succession as a Celestial Master disciple. Ultimately, they failed. This was because the clues related to the Celestial Master Seal that Chen Yi had found were perfectly encompassed by those discovered by the Yong Celestial Master, Li Zhengxuan, and Elder Ziyang.

From this perspective, one of the three parties currently trying to interact with and locate the Celestial Master Seal could possibly include the Yong Celestial Master Li Zhengxuan. He was currently at leisure, overseeing the sect's gate, and he even had the Celestial Master's Sword, one of the three great treasures, in his possession.

Lei Jun continued his observation for a while longer.

All three parties returned empty-handed, ultimately unable to open a passage to the True One Altar. This suggested that the clues each party held were still lacking.

But the Celestial Master Seal itself was increasingly restless, signaling that the time for its re-emergence was approaching.

Lei Jun guessed that the last time the Celestial Master Seal emerged from the Supreme Pure River and, after a fleeting appearance, fell into the Xinjiang River only to disappear again, the abruptness caught many by surprise.

If the Celestial Master Seal were to reappear this time, the several prepared experts would likely not let it slip through their fingers so easily.

Where should he go from here... Lei Jun pondered.

His Spiritual Soul left the True One Altar Cave Heaven and returned to his physical body.

Lei Jun did not rush to get up but continued to sit still and meditate for a while.

At that moment, someone unexpectedly visited his residence.

Lei Jun slightly furrowed his brows, tidied up briefly, and stepped out of his dwelling.

Outside, at the entrance of the small courtyard, several people were waiting: Chu Yu, who had changed from hunting attire into regular clothes; Chu Andong, dressed in an apricot-yellow Taoist Robe, styled as a transmission disciple for the Celestial Master Mansion; and Chu Kun, garbed in a grey Taoist Robe, styled as a Tao Boy from the Celestial Master Mansion.

"Master Lei, I apologize for the intrusion," said Chu Yu with a smile.

"Master Chu, Chu," Lei Jun greeted the three to come in and take a seat.

Since there were no other Tao Boys around and no need to mind the impression on them, Lei Jun also addressed Chu Kun as "Chu," much as Wang Guiyuan once addressed him during his own time at the Tao Boy Court.

"I heard that An Dong was injured before coming here, so I specifically brought some medicine for wounds," said Chu Yu, smiling. "Apart from An Dong's, I have also prepared a set for Master Lei to express my gratitude for saving An Dong and ask for your continued care for both An Dong and Kun'er in the future."

Lei Jun replied, "Not at all, Master Chu is too courteous. Our elders in the sect always teach us to love and support each other as fellow disciples. Besides, Chu also gifted me treasures before, and it is I who feel indebted."

Chu Yu shook his head with a laugh, "Master Lei, you are being too polite."

Lei Jun humbly accepted the gift of medicine from the other party.

A label stuck on the medicine bottle read "Golden Bone and Jade Muscle Powder."

Lei Jun confessed, "Being secluded in the mountains, my experience is limited, so I'm somewhat hesitant to confirm—is this Golden Bone and Jade Muscle Powder the famed medicine from Hui Tian Hall in the Capital City?"

Chu Yu nodded, "It is indeed a genuine product from Hui Tian Hall; Master Lei can rest assured."

Lei Jun felt extremely reassured.

Hui Tian Hall, the premier medicine hall of Great Tang, was under the Medicine King's disciples, with the leader also serving as the Imperial Physician, frequently moving about the palace.

In this world, medicine itself counted as a path of cultivation. Although not known for duels of magic, no one took it lightly. There is a common saying in this world: medicine and martial arts are of the same family.

Body Refinement, Weapon Strike, and Physician are the three main branches derived from the lineage of Martial Tao.

Due to historical reasons, medical cultivators often have exchanges with, and at times, intersections with Confucian Practitioners. As a leading Confucian Family in the world and one of the Five Clans and Seven Families, they also trained physicians. Being part of the Five Clans and Seven Families, the Suzhou Chu Clan had an especially close relationship with Hui Tian Hall, the largest medicine hall of Great Tang.

Famed medicines produced by the main hall of Hui Tian Hall in the Capital City were often unattainable, even with wealth and status. However, this didn't prevent the Chu Clan from having its own channels.

"The Celestial Master Mansion is the ancestral court of the Taoist Talisman Sect, blessed with numerous experts in External Alchemy. Elder Yuan himself is among the paragons of such a field. I'm merely presenting something quite ordinary in comparison," said Chu Yu. "Still, the Golden Bone and Jade Muscle Powder of Hui Tian Hall has its unique aspects; Master Lei, having it on hand is better than not."

Lei Jun expressed thanks, "Not at all, Master Chu and Chu are thoughtful indeed; I am deeply grateful."

After sitting for a little while longer, the three visitors from the Chu Clan took their leave.

Lei Jun closed the courtyard door, but he didn't immediately return to his room. Instead, he stood quietly in the courtyard, lost in thought for a moment.