Above the Great Dao
Chapter 504 - 238: Each With Their Own Unique Skill (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 504: Chapter 238: Each With Their Own Unique Skill (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The ship was a means of transport hired by Fang Tan as he searched for traces of Chen Shi. He was reluctant to walk on the surface of the lake like Chen Shi, nor did he wish to fly across the sky, so he opted to hire a ship instead.

Flying was an activity that drained mana, and traveling by ship allowed one to spare their mana, a naturally leisurely choice.

Draining mana necessitated the replenishment of it, which unavoidably meant absorbing the Heaven and Earth Righteous Qi. However, this qi was mixed with evil qi, and absorbing too much of it increased the risk of one becoming evil.

In the eyes of accomplished cultivators like Fang Tan, there were few matters in this world that required haste. So why rush?

At this moment, however, he channeled his mana to make the small ship soar into the air, heading straight towards Chen Shi.

Fang Tan stood at the bow of the ship, the wind billowing his clothes backward as if he were commanding the wind itself.

Saintess Xuan couldn’t help but admire his profound cultivation. Indeed, upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, one could cultivate many flying spells, though they would not allow one to fly far or fast, they were certainly useful. For Fang Tan to control objects and fly like this, the mana of someone in the Nascent Soul Realm would likely be exhausted in mere moments.

Saintess Xuan, sensing something, said, "To face the azure sea at dawn and the grey mountains at dusk is the lifelong dream of a cultivator. But who can achieve it? Brother Fang, I had not realized your cultivation had reached such profound depths."

Fang Tan replied modestly, "My cultivation is still far inferior to the others in the Fuzheng Pavilion. Wei Xize and I are both Changshi, yet his cultivation is more profound than mine. Among the twelve military assistants, each person’s cultivation is no less than mine. There are also two secretaries whose skills surpass mine. Along with the secretary, the libationer, the Zhonglang, the Sima, the Changshi, their realms are even higher than mine. Within the Fuzheng Pavilion, I am merely in the middle to lower ranks."

He paused, then continued, "The young master’s charisma wins hearts everywhere, and the Fuzheng Pavilion is full of talented individuals. On this trip to the Xu Family in Lingzhou, the elders of the family were also very courteous, and even requested the family’s ancestor to impart the Ten Thousand Miles Flying Sword Technique to the young master."

Saintess Xuan laughed, "When the Xu Family meets the young master, they will surely be won over by his demeanor."

Despite saying so, she thought of Chen Shi, who was also proficient in the Xu Family’s Ten Thousand Miles Flying Sword Technique, using it to kill many of the young master’s skilled subordinates. The young master’s trip to Lingzhou this time was likely for the Ten Thousand Miles Flying Sword Technique.

Could it be that the young master also harbors considerable fear for Chen Shi?

Fang Tan said, "I’ve heard about your search for the Youquan Wandering Dragon Sword, a treasure nurtured by dragon veins, truly a rare item. If one could obtain this treasure and offer it to the young master, they would surely earn his favor."

Saintess Xuan responded with a hint of sadness, "Unfortunately, it was snatched away by Chen Shi."

Fang Tan chuckled, "The treasure he has taken will be spat out. The Western Capital fears Chen Shi because he harbors many demons within himself, but our Fuzheng Pavilion has numerous ways to extract these demons from his body, even to kill him without touching these demons. Such are but minor skills."

As the two conversed, they arrived at the shore of the Great South Lake.

Saintess Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing land.

She had been adrift on the lake for two days and was worried about dying of hunger or exhaustion on its waters.

The small boat gently landed at the dock on the shore; Fang Tan took out money from his pocket and paid the boat fare.

The boatman was grateful—this guest had not only paid him, but also taken him for a flight in the sky, truly a rare kind person.

Saintess Xuan looked up, surveying the bridge ahead of the village; the side of the bridge was inscribed with the words "Shuikou."

Shuikou Village.

"I am using the Shadow Tracking Skill to track Chen Shi’s trail, and it’s located in this village."

Fang Tan ascended the stone steps and strolled over the bridge, saying, "Just as geese leave traces and winds carry sounds, even objects leave a mark—how much more so with people? The Shadow Tracking Skill allows one to retrace a person’s steps and discover their movements."

Saintess Xuan praised, "Brother Fang’s skills are truly profound and inscrutable."

Fang Tan was about to modestly deflect the compliment when he suddenly saw a familiar figure standing on the bridge, causing his expression to change slightly as he exclaimed involuntarily, "Brother Wei!"

Saintess Xuan looked up and saw a slightly bearded man standing on the bridge, wearing a black Tang hat and dressed in brown clothes, holding an unopened folding fan in his left hand. It was another Changshi from the Fuzheng Pavilion, Wei Xize.

Fang Tan had thought himself the first to find Chen Shi but was somewhat disheartened to find that Wei Xize had arrived before him, giving a wry smile, "No matter what I do, I’m always one step behind Brother Wei. It’s no wonder his seat is before mine in the Fuzheng Pavilion."

Wei Xize laughed, "Brother Fang, I am only a few years older than you, so I am ahead of you, not because I truly outclass you. Saintess Xuan."

He nodded slightly to Saintess Xuan.

Saintess Xuan returned the gesture and smiled, "I’ve long heard of the great names of Fuzheng Pavilion’s Fang and Wei, commanding warriors in battle, and I am fortunate today to see both of you in person."

"You flatter me," Wei Xize responded humbly. "Where have you come from, Brother Fang?"

Fang Tan had a good relationship with Wei Xize and replied, "I was at the Great West Lake, searching for traces of merfolk to offer the legendary Merfolk Pearl to the young master. After long efforts without success, upon receiving news from the Banshan Sect, I traveled fourteen hundred li overnight to this place. And from where have you come, Brother Wei?"

Wei Xize said, "I came from the Great East Lake, in search of a legendary treasure ship to present to the young master for his twenty-fourth birthday. After receiving the news, I too traveled over a thousand li overnight to the Western Capital, then went to see the few survivors of the Banshan Sect, and with the tracking skill, I found my way here. I did not expect that just as I settled down, you also arrived."

They exchanged smiles, and Fang Tan said, "Since that’s the case, let’s go together to capture Chen the dog, and bring back peace and order to the world!"

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