Above the Great Dao
Chapter 60 - 38: Innocence

Chapter 60: Chapter 38: Innocence

Xiao Wangsun’s Master Chen referred to was indeed Chen Shi’s grandfather.

At the outskirts of Mirror Lake Villa, Chen Shi had heard him refer to his grandfather as Master Chen.

Chen Shi hurriedly thanked Xiao Wangsun and asked with doubt, "Even my grandfather knows about these things?"

Xiao Wangsun replied indifferently, "His knowledge might not match mine, but it’s not far off. Of course, he understands."

Chen Shi was puzzled; he had always thought his grandfather was just an ordinary Talisman Master, but the emergence of Granny Sha and Xiao Wangsun made him feel there was more to his grandfather than he knew.

But if his grandfather did know, why hadn’t he taught him?

"Why would you go out at night and end up in such a state?" Xiao Wangsun inquired.

Chen Shi recounted being ambushed by the Zhao family’s men, his counterattack and killing spree in Huang Yang village to eliminate the root of the problem, then sheepishly said, "I’m a bit slow. I felt that since San Wang was dead, I had to kill this person to avenge him. As a result, the pursuit led me to this point, putting myself in danger."

"The Zhao guest winds his elaborate headgear; his Wu sword glistens with frosty snow...the oath made after three cups, the five sacred mountains feel as light as feathers. You possess quite the chivalrous spirit."

Xiao Wangsun revealed a look of appreciation and continued, "Your Cultivation Technique is exceptional, transcending mundane practices, far superior to the Heavenly Heart Righteous Qi Technique taught in private schools. The Heavenly Heart Righteous Qi Technique is just a rudimentary method taught to scholars, whose greatest function is Qi Nourishment, Foundation Establishment, creating a Divine Shrine, Condensing Heavenly Heart, to receive the blessing of the Outer Heaven True God and acquire a Divine Embryo. But your method is different, cultivating Qi, body, and spirit, growing one’s self. Even I have seldom seen a few techniques that can compare to it. Your technique... it was obtained from the True King’s Tomb, wasn’t it?"

His piercing gaze fell upon Chen Shi’s face, looking directly into his eyes as if to peer through them, straight to his soul, to see whether his words were true or false.

Chen Shi admitted openly, "I acquired this technique at the True King’s Tomb, but Uncle Ram blocked me, preventing me from progressing further to acquire the complete technique. If you like it, I’ll write it down for you as a copy."

Xiao Wangsun was taken aback, "Write a copy for me? What do you want in exchange from me?"

Chen Shi shook his head, "You are my grandfather’s friend and just now you gave me advice without asking for anything in return. I have nothing of value to offer you, but since you like it, I’m happy to give it to you. I’m not looking to exchange for anything."

Xiao Wangsun stared into his eyes, as if judging whether he was sincere or feigning.

After a moment, Xiao Wangsun shook his head, "I don’t want your technique. Although good, I have seen several techniques of similar caliber, and considering my current high level of cultivation, it would be a loss to switch to learning someone else’s technique. But..."

He paused and smiled, "You are quite interesting. The night makes it hard to discern the path, and evil spirits lurk about. With your strength, surviving until the village would be unlikely. I still have matters to attend to tonight and can’t escort you back just yet. After I finish my business, I will have the time. If you can wait, I’ll take you back. Can you wait?"

Chen Shi got on the carriage, smiling, "I can wait." ƒreewebɳovel.com

He looked around; in the darkness, there were luminous green spots and bright red lanterns everywhere—those were the eyes of evil spirits and ghosts, all waiting for him to become isolated.

Even if he knew the way on his own, he probably wouldn’t get far before being devoured by these evil spirits!

He was curious; why would Xiao Wangsun be out handling affairs at this late hour, with dangers all around?

The coachman whipped the long lash, coiling it into a loop, striking the air, and producing a crisp sound that echoed through the valley.

The four horses perked up and pulled the carriage, with the wheels emitting a misty vapor, cushioning the carriage a few inches off the ground, avoiding the rocks on the path.

The horses started to move, their feet generating a breeze, treading lightly upon the wind.

Chen Shi observed that their legs were not bound with an Armored Horse Talisman, yet they could tread on the breeze—an unusual feat. Surely, they were not purebred horses but rare breeds.

"Right, the Armored Horse Talisman was originally designed to emulate the gallop of a horse, supplemented with Six Ding and Six Jia wind and cloud scripts. They possess Divine Beast Bloodlines; of course, they run fast," Chen Shi thought.

There was silence in the carriage, save for the rolling wheels and the steady clatter of hooves.

After a while, Xiao Wangsun spoke, "Your technique is good, and so is your temperament. What’s even more precious is your high natural talent. Even though someone has taken your Divine Embryo, you’re bound to achieve great things in the future."

"Really?" Chen Shi’s eyes lit up.

Xiao Wangsun said calmly, "Why would I lie to you?"

Chen Shi was thrilled; he desperately needed encouragement.

Since waking up from his deep slumber, he had been figuring things out on his own, like how to cultivate, preserve his True Qi, escape the fate of being crippled, and rebuild his Divine Shrine. Yet, he had no friends, Black Pot couldn’t talk, his grandfather wasn’t one to offer encouragement, Granny was a stone, and Zhu Xiucai only spoke in literary flourishes.

He could only ponder and attempt things alone.

If his attempts failed and he died in the wilderness alone, no one would even know.

But Chen Shi was willing to take that risk!

He wanted to grow stronger; he didn’t want to be useless all his life; he wanted to provide a peaceful and prosperous old age for his grandfather!

He had never had validation before, and now that he had received affirmation from Xiao Wangsun, his joy was immense.

The carriage rolled along the quiet post road under the night sky, flanked by ancient trees illuminated by moonlight, casting mottled shadows like the claws and teeth of monsters.

Xiao Wangsun looked out at the moonlight and spoke at a leisurely pace, "Once there was a man with not-so-great talent. He only managed to establish his Foundation at the age of twelve, and it took until he was fifteen to complete it. The saying goes that it takes a hundred days to establish a Foundation, meaning a cultivator should only need a hundred days to transition into the next realm, but it took him three to four years, showing his inferior aptitude. Later, after many hardships, he passed the scholarly exam and received Divine blessing to form a Divine Embryo. However, Divine Embryos are also ranked, and his, unfortunately, was the lowest grade of Divine Embryo, called an Illusion Embryo, meaning all for naught. Do you think such a dim-witted person could achieve greatness?"

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