Chapter 417: Generous Gift
"And this batch of Spirit Pills, all of them can maintain their medicinal power for over twenty years. From first-grade to second-grade Spirit Pills, they can heal injuries, increase cultivation, aid in cultivation, break through realms... They are enough to help about ten ordinary people go from zero to reaching the Innate Realm."
"I see you all have already started practicing Martial Arts, just right to use these Spirit Pills to enhance yourselves. I estimate that within two or three years, you can reach the level of a First-class Expert. Once you stabilize for a while, you can use the Innate Pill I leave behind to break through the barriers and reach the Innate Realm."
"Of course, the Innate Realm achieved in this way would have limited strength and potential, but it should still provide you with a certain amount of self-defense capability."
Then, Bai Ziyue took out another Storage Bag and said,
"Yue'er... Yue'er, how did you obtain these things? Aren't these arrays and Spirit Stones things of Immortals?"
Bai Yong asked hesitantly.
"Could it be that you have also become an Immortal?"
Hee Honghua widened her eyes, a look of shock mixed with a hint of excitement.
"That's right!"
Bai Ziyue admitted frankly, saying, "Actually, Bai Zijun also has the talent for Immortal Techniques. I'll leave a legacy for him, and if he chooses this path, it will be much easier."
With that, he flipped his hand, leaving behind a legacy Cultivation Technique.
This Cultivation Technique, called the Turtle Devouring Sun and Moon Technique, was the simplest Entry Level technique among all the Qi Refinement Stage techniques he had obtained. It was the most neutral and steady, and after cultivation, it laid down the most solid foundation.
Moreover, after practicing this technique, one didn't need to worry about subsequent techniques, as almost all Enlightenment Realm Level techniques could seamlessly connect with it. It was certainly a superb legacy.
...
The next day, as the rain cleared, the streets appeared wet.
Bai Ziyue walked out alone, naturally strolling along the street. The muddy path couldn't wet the soles of his shoes at all. Occasionally, rainwater dripping from the leaves parted three feet before reaching Bai Ziyue, as if redirected by an invisible power, sliding away to the side.
Before long, he appeared at the entrance of a spacious mansion.
Jiangg Mansion!
The household servants were just getting up, yawning as they opened a small gate beside the main door, just in time to see Bai Ziyue walking step by step.
"Could you please inform your master that an old friend has come to visit?"
Bai Ziyue smiled and said.
"Yes."
The household servants of a vice-prefect's mansion generally didn't have a good temper, but the moment he saw Bai Ziyue, he felt a sense of awe and didn't ask any questions. He immediately responded with respect, running inside to report.
Before long, the servant returned and respectfully said, "The Master invites you in."
Nodding, Bai Ziyue followed the servant into the mansion.
Through the corridor, there was a large garden in the center of which was a pond several acres in size, with fish of varying sizes swimming around.
A glance revealed a red carp that had reached the level of an Exotic Beast, holding a small orb in its mouth, wantonly swallowing bubbles of water. From that orb, a faint trace of Spiritual Qi could be felt.
"Indeed a fortunate encounter."
Bai Ziyue smiled slightly, not paying too much attention, and then he saw a spacious martial arts field.
In the martial arts field was an old man of tall stature, bare-chested, wielding a large saber and swiftly wielding it.
Not far away, a few younger disciples were standing in a corner of the martial arts field, practicing the Zen Meditation Posture and Strength Cultivation Fist Technique.
"Ha!"
Suddenly, the Gang Leader turned, stepping into the void, and a flash of saber light burst out like lightning, spreading across seven lengths, slicing a soaring bird in half before it gradually dissipated.
"The Gang Leader's Martial Arts have become even more refined."
At that moment, Bai Ziyue approached from afar, expressing his admiration.
Jiangg Tao's body trembled, hurriedly putting away his saber. Looking at Bai Ziyue with suspicion, he asked, "When did you return?"
"Just arrived yesterday."
Bai Ziyue smiled slightly, saying, "I haven't yet thanked the Gang Leader for looking after my Bai Family during this time."
"I only did what I could."
"But you... a message came not long ago saying that in the Immortal Technique World, there was a Cultivator named Kunlun Daoist Bai Ziyue, acclaimed as the world's strongest... could that possibly be you?"
With that, Jiangg Tao widened his eyes, staring intently at Bai Ziyue.
Wujiang County, while remote and underdeveloped, with the strongest no more than First-class Experts and only two or three Immortal Cultivators... Yet his Sunburst Gang was the local leading gang, with ties to Celestial Spirit County. This news circulated widely, creating a stir not only in the Immortal Technique World but also in the Jianghu.
Therefore, he had heard of it.
Bai Ziyue smiled without replying.
Seeing this, Jiangg Tao grew more certain, and even though it felt unbelievable, considering Bai Ziyue's miraculous abilities, he inexplicably felt that this was indeed the case. He couldn't help but ask, "So what realm are you in now?"
"The Peak of Innate Realm!"
Bai Ziyue thought for a moment and said.
Jiangg Tao's breath quickened, amazed, after a while he sighed deeply and said somewhat flatly, "I always knew you weren't a mere mortal, yet I still underestimated you.
Compared to you, it's as if I've been standing still."
"You're not leaving now, are you? I'll arrange for someone to set up a banquet right away to welcome you back."
Immediately, Jiangg Tao hurriedly said,
"No need, I won't be able to stay for long. I have to leave soon.
So, for the time being, I will need the Gang Leader to take care of things for a while.
By the way, this is the gift I specially prepared for my younger brother as a token of apprenticeship, just a small gesture, nothing significant."
With that, Bai Ziyue turned his hand, and a prepared gift box appeared in his hand.
"This is..."
Jiangg Tao wanted to say a few polite words, but when he sensed the abundant Spiritual Qi coming from the gift box, those polite words got stuck in his throat. He solemnly said, "You don't have to worry about the matter concerning your parents. Not to mention your status as the Vice Gang Leader of our Sunburst Gang,
just as Master Zijun's position, I won't turn a blind eye. At least, I can guarantee that here in Wujiang County, no one can do anything to them.
Since you mentioned this gift box is a token of apprenticeship, I won't stand on ceremony."
Saying this, he reached out both hands and accepted the gift box.
The heft in his hands and the fresh fragrance emanating from the box made his eyes widen in amazement.
Thousand-year-old Purple Sandalwood!
It was said that even ordinary purple sandalwood was as valuable as gold, extremely precious. Small pieces, when burned, released a fragrance that could help a Martial Artist settle their mind. If it happened during a special breakthrough, it could even increase the chances by ten or twenty percent.
And thousand-year-old Purple Sandalwood was worth hundreds or thousands of times more than ordinary purple sandalwood, already considered a Spiritual Object. Even an Immortal Cultivator would compete fiercely for it.
If he presented this wooden box made of thousand-year-old Purple Sandalwood to the Lin Family of the Immortal Cultivation Clan, combined with years of service, he could even exchange it for an Innate Pill.
Feeling secretly excited, Jiangg Tao's gaze grew even more fervent as he looked at the thousand-year-old Purple Sandalwood.
*If even the box is so precious, then what's inside?*
Unable to contain himself, he cautiously glanced at Bai Ziyue, who was already walking towards his younger brother, Bai Zijun. He quickly opened the gift box.
A jade bottle, five Spirit Fruits, and a secret manual.
"The Spirit Pills in this jade bottle—are they Innate Pills? Three full Innate Pills?"
He couldn't help but exclaim out loud.
Innate Pills!
He never expected something he tirelessly sought would be right before him.
And three at once.
Instantly, his somewhat aged face turned red with excitement, so much so that his tear glands seemed to open up, and tears welled up uncontrollably.
"With one Innate Pill, I have a fifty percent chance of breaking through to the Innate Realm.
With three, it's a guaranteed success.
Not to mention, there are five Cyan Spirit Fruits in this box that can purify the body and make one clear-minded."
*Thinking of this, Jiangg Tao felt overwhelmed with gratitude.*
Finally, he turned his attention to the secret manual.
"Indestructible Golden Body."
"Could this be the advanced cultivation technique of the Golden Bell Shield?"
Jiangg Tao couldn't help but think of the Golden Bell Shield he had once gifted Bai Ziyue. He didn't expect Bai Ziyue to return the favor with something even more precious and profound—this Divine Skill.
...
Bai Ziyue's gaze fell upon his younger brother Bai Zijun. Perhaps due to frequent Zen Meditation Posture practice and a good diet, his face, though youthful, looked much sturdier than usual peers.
At this moment, Bai Zijun stood in the Zen Meditation Posture. From his posture, it was evident he had reached the Entry Level for quite some time.
Feeling someone standing in front of him, Bai Zijun couldn't help but open his eyes. The vague sense of familiarity left him somewhat puzzled.
Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he hesitantly said, "Brother?"
"Maintain your posture, don't move, settle your mind."
Bai Ziyue said, placing a hand gently on Bai Zijun's shoulder. A soft power flowed into him.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths...
After ten breaths, Bai Ziyue released his hand and said, "For a Martial Artist, building a strong foundation is paramount. The more solid your foundation, the greater your potential in the future.
I've helped you lay a solid foundation. Whatever achievements you may attain in the future will depend on you.
Additionally, this piece of warm jade is a small gift from me. It should be effective until you reach the Innate Realm.
Also, within this warm jade, I've left something for you. When you, as a Martial Artist, reach the First-class Realm, or when your Immortal Technique reaches the Seventh Layer of Qi Cultivation, and your Spiritual Power can break through the jade's seal, you should find what's inside.
Within lies a treasure trove, a gift I've left for you.
Finally, when I'm not around, take care of our parents."