Who Let Him Cultivate?!

His Eldest Senior Sister still had her usual cold demeanor, “Mmm, I went to the palace to discuss some matters. I just returned and heard that you’ve reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Yang thought to himself that it must have been a puppet who informed his Senior Sister.

His Senior Sister scanned him with her gaze, as if seeing right through him, “Now that you’ve reached this stage in Foundation Establishment, you should start planning for the next step: forming a golden core.”

“The step of forming a golden core is crucial for cultivators. In ancient times, before the advent of flying boats, because the Golden Core stage allows cultivators to fly freely in the sky, some regard it as the watershed between the mortal and the immortal. Others refer to it as the ‘Way of Golden Core’, revealing the importance of this realm.”

“If you produce a first-grade golden core, then breaking the core to reach Nascent Soul stage will be a natural progression.”

“Of course, as a Sword Spirit Root, your talents are out of the ordinary. Therefore, producing a first-grade Golden Core will not be difficult for you. What you should consider is what type of first-grade Golden Core you want to form.”

“Our sect’s disciples have countless types of Golden Cores recorded in the Scripture Pavilion, you can browse through them there to gain some inspiration.”

“Understood.”

“Also, take this. It will be helpful for you.” Before leaving, his Senior Sister produced a small medicine bottle from her pocket.

“What’s this?” Lu Yang wondered to himself if it was an elixir that could ensure his golden core’s formation being first-grade or an elixir that could prevent damaging his Spirit Root if he fails in forming his golden core?

As expected of his Senior Sister, she could even get her hands on such a great thing.

“Eyedrops. Use a couple of drops if you read too much.”

“…”

“Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister.”

“Could the elder come out for a moment?” his Senior Sister called out Fairy Eternity.

“What is it?” Fairy Eternity was somewhat nervous, quickly racking her brain to determine if she’d done anything wrong.

Recently she’d been very well-behaved, she couldn’t have caused any trouble for Lu Yang, could she have? At most, she’d been sleeping while he was cultivating.

His Senior Sister pulled out a large collection of Immortal Treasures. Each one was unique and emitted a halo of immortality energy, clearly not ordinary items.

“These are Immortal Treasures seized from the Eternity Sect, is there anything the elder wishes to have?” His Senior Sister intended to return things to their rightful owner.

Fairy Eternity glanced over the items and pouted, “Nothing I want.”

“Elder, what is this?” His Senior Sister picked up a bamboo needle. Among the Immortal Treasures, there were many items that she wasn’t familiar with, having spent a long time researching with the scholars of the Great Xia Dynasty without coming to any conclusions, she decided to ask the original owner.

This needle was king among hidden weapons. It was easily controlled by one’s will, had a high speed, and could break through defenses.

“A toothpick.”

“What about this?” His Senior Sister picked up an iron rod. After her inspection, she found that it was coated with a powerful poison, with traces of a lost ancient poison that was only recorded in ancient texts, and an unidentifiable medicine.

The scholars of the Great Xia Dynasty had concluded that it must have been an ancient immortal’s stirring rod used in poison refinement, and it took on its current form after long-term exposure to various poisons.

“Chopsticks.”

“What about this?” His Senior Sister opened the lid of a porcelain jar, and a cloying scent filled the air. The jar was filled with black liquid that seemed to seethe with countless souls.

“Oh oh, this is the vinegar that I brewed. I can’t believe the Eternity Sect was still storing this good stuff. Can I have it back?”

His Senior Sister contemplated for a moment, deciding to refuse Fairy Eternity’s request out of safety considerations.

“You don’t keep your word!” Fairy Eternity put her hands on her hips and admonished his Senior Sister.

His Senior Sister turned a deaf ear.

“What is this used for?” His Senior Sister pointed at a cloth that was nine feet long and nine feet wide.

According to the high echelons of the Eternity Sect, the cloth contained spatial powers and could wrap up anything. Even if a person were to stand on it, they would be unable to leave the boundary of the cloth no matter how much they tried.

“It’s a bedsheet. After my refinement, it replaces the mattress. When I sleep, I can roll around on the bed without falling off.”

“I don’t have a physical body now, so this thing isn’t of much use to me, you guys can keep it.”

“What about this one?” Eldest Senior Sister took out a round plate.

This round dish was incredibly firm and indestructible. Some scholars speculated that it was a shield from the ancient times, albeit a bit small. They also theorized that if activated correctly, it could appear above the enemy’s head and immobilize them.

“It’s a dinner plate I custom-made,” Fairy Eternity complained, “Our dining plates back then were of poor quality, they used to leak, so I specially crafted a set for myself.”

After asking around, Lu Yang found that the so-called immortal treasures of the Eternity Sect were actually Fairy Eternity’s everyday items.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that these were indeed items that belonged to an immortal being, all possessing magical properties. For instance, the barrel that could contain thousands of miles of rivers and streams was her swimming pool. The Dream Pillow, even today, was venerated as a treasure by the Grand Elder.

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“Skewers! Freshly grilled skewers, so smooth and tender!”

“Unique recipe, guaranteed to be addictive!”

“After one skewer, you’ll lust for two, and after two, you’ll crave ten——”

In the commercial area of the Seek Dao Sect, loud calls echoed through the streets. The appetizing aroma of barbecue lingered in the air and attracted many passers-by.

As nightfall approached, the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect who had been busy all day chose to rest, shop, and exchange cultivation experiences here.

Just as the slogans promised, the skewers from “Try One More” barbecue shop had their unique secrets, making many disciples return to feast the following evening.

Some suspected the store of lacing their food with addictive substances. However, after verification by the Seventh Elder of Elixir Cauldron Peak, it was confirmed that the skewers were just incredibly delicious, and there was no poisoning involved.

Three hooded individuals stood motionless in front of the barbecue store, seemingly lost in a daze. The bustling scene before them seemed distant and unreachable, and the faces of the passing customers became a blur.

One of the hooded individuals removed their hood, gazed at the lively barbecue store, and sighed deeply:

“Little Liu, Little Gao, are you two still alive?”

Hearing the familiar voice, Master Liu and Master Gao froze, thinking they were hearing things.

They looked up at the source of the voice, their faces filled with disbelief.

“Master?!”

“And me.” The second hooded figure lifted his hood, revealing himself to be Vice Leader Jin.

At this moment, the highest-ranked members of the Eternity Sect, one Master and three Vice Leaders, had assembled here.

They used to be major figures, commanding one of the Four Great Devil Sects’ absolute power. But now, they could only gather around a barbecue stall.

The Sect Master never blamed the downfall of the Eternity Sect on Vice Leaders Liu Gao, knowing fully well that the real culprit who invited the wolf into the room was himself, not others.

“You guys take a seat first, we’ll pack up after completing a few more orders.”

A long queue still lingered in front of the store. Master Liu and Master Gao asked the people behind not to queue anymore, announcing that they would close the stall after finishing five more orders.

The Sect Master noticed the waiter, who was a sect elder, cleaning up the tables and picking up skewers. Sighing silently, he shook his head, unable to describe the feelings inside.

After Masters Liu and Gao finished their last order and announced the end of business, they closed the shop and started reminiscing with the Sect Master.

“How did you guys end up here?”

Very few knew about the fall of the Eternity Sect, Masters Liu and Gao worked here as ordinary barbecue stall owners and were oblivious to the outside world.

“Well, it’s a long story——” The Sect Master sighed deeply, his voice filled with countless regrets.

He detailed how Lu Yang and his accomplices infiltrated the Eternity Sect’s headquarters, and how the Eternity Sect was subsequently besieged by the Great Xia Dynasty.

The devastating news about the fall of the Eternity Sect struck heavily, leaving everyone in silence. Master Liu soon admitted the reality of the sect’s downfall and quickly regained his spirits.

“It’s a good thing you guys came along. Currently, various factions have emerged within the Seek Dao Sect, presenting an opportune time for us to take action. We were just worried about being short-staffed, and here you guys are!” Master Liu gazed eagerly at the Sect Master and Vice Leader Jin.

The Sect Master’s eyes lit up.