Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 92 On Auspicious Days

Chapter 92: Chapter 92 On Auspicious Days

In the eye of the Yin Fish, naturally, is his modern self.

The eye of the Yang Fish is empty now, guessing that when he is in the modern time, his current appearance will appear within it.

Besides this memory, the jade pendant also contains some residual images and information.

In the images, someone rides the wind on their sword, ascending straight to the Nine Heavens.

Followed by blood rain falling from the sky, the sun and the moon shaking and dropping, the land with mountains collapsing and the earth cracking open, ghosts and gods weeping, as if the entire world is about to shatter.

But in the end, there is only a long and lingering sigh that comes from beyond the Nine Heavens, and peace is restored to heaven and earth.

Only this Yin Yang Jade Pendant gently falls from the sky, vanishing into the dust.

In another image, he sees himself and a figure extremely akin to him entwined within the jade pendant.

Their bodies and souls gradually fuse into one. The figure from the modern world seems to lose the nostalgia for life, allowing his will to gradually take control, leaving only a thread of memory in the Yin Yang Fish.

In the Mud Pill Palace, the Yin Yang Fish on the jade pendant chase each other’s tails, slowly rotating.

Zheng Fa’s thoughts stir slightly, and the speed at which the Yin Yang Fish rotate quickens a bit.

At this moment, it is only because he has started cultivating Spiritual Energy that he is able to glimpse the true nature of the jade pendant.

This Yin Yang Jade Pendant must be a treasure, but at this time, he has just entered the Qi Refinement Realm and probably hasn’t discovered even one ten-thousandth of its mysteries.

But that doesn’t mean he can do nothing—as just before, he could control the intervals of time travel by regulating the speed of the Yin Yang Fish’s rotation.

In his perception, he can at most stay in the Xuanwei Realm for one month before returning to the modern world.

On the contrary, it is not feasible; this is probably related to the difference in Spiritual Energy between the two worlds.

...Somewhat useful, but not much.

The greatest utility is probably that his cultivation retreat in this world would not be interrupted.

But that doesn’t hold particular significance for Zheng Fa at the moment.

However, when he opens his eyes, he discovers the true benefit that the jade pendant brings to him—his view of the world suddenly changes.

Or rather, now it seems he sees the world not with his eyes, but with his "senses."

Once more, he sees those talismanic diagrams filled with void.

Divine Sense!

According to "Chi Xiao Technique," upon reaching the initial stage of Qi Refinement, one should develop Divine Sense, but this sense should only extend about an inch away from the body—roughly the contouring of a person.

But by Zheng Fa’s estimation, his Divine Sense could extend about ten feet, even enabling him to see through the room and "see" the arrangement in another room.

According to the records of "Chi Xiao Technique," this is the strength of Divine Sense that one possesses at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

This is no longer solely the effect of the fusion of two souls; it is more likely due to the Yin Yang Jade Pendant.

...

Han Qi, with two lackeys in tow, is heading towards Zheng Fa’s home.

"Brother, why do you look so upset?" the skinny and tall one asked him.

"I was thinking if I could catch Zhang’s eye, it wouldn’t be bad for the three of us to stay in the Jiushan Sect," sighed Han Qi.

"Then..."

"Zhang considers lower beings beneath her notice; I deluded myself..." Han Qi shook his head, with a tone of resignation: "In a few days, after this matter with Zheng Fa is over, we will pack up and return to the secular world."

The two lackeys behind him exchanged glances, both aware that their brother still holds some reluctance to leave the Jiushan Sect, or rather, the Dao path.

"Why don’t we just join Zheng Fa?" the skinny and tall one suggested, "Isn’t he a decent person?"

"Without ambition! Are we the type to be subjugated for long?" Han Qi rebuked.

"...Hasn’t it been decades already?" the slightly shorter lackey muttered.

"..." Han Qi choked for a moment before honestly replying, "I’ve thought about that too, but this person has just joined the Jiushan Sect, and is only a Dual Spirit Roots cultivator. It will take him over a hundred years to reach Core Formation—if he gains influence, we’ll already have grass growing over our graves by then."

"We don’t need him to be that impressive; isn’t our goal to borrow Sister Zhang’s influence?"

"That’s exactly the problem." Despair filled Han Qi’s face: "I’ve heard that many senior brothers in the Talisman Magic Pavilion are unhappy with the amount of resources Zheng Fa has received upon entering the sect..."

"Isn’t Sister Zhang backing up Junior Brother Zheng? How dare they bully him?" The tall and thin one asked, puzzled.

"Yeah, they wouldn’t dare seriously offend Junior Brother Zheng," Han Qi glanced at him, his voice filled with despair, "It’s different when we start following Junior Brother Zheng. He will be just the right person to vent their anger on."

"?"

"They wouldn’t dare to strike at Junior Brother Zheng, but they wouldn’t give us the same courtesy, would they?"

"..."

...

"Junior Brother Zheng, today is the Talisman Magic Pavilion’s monthly Talisman Discussion Day; shall we go together?"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Han."

Zheng Fa bowed his hands in greeting. Although he was ordered by Sister Zhang, this person was indeed diligent, having waited at his door since early in the morning.

To facilitate better access, the Talisman Magic Pavilion was located at the very center of the valley.

It was called a pavilion, but it looked more like an academy.

Upon entering the courtyard, on the left were two rows of rooms that resembled classrooms, and on the right was an open space with a raised platform at the end, with rows of meditation cushions placed in front of it.

"Senior Brother, are we here to listen to our brothers discuss talismanic Dao?"

On Talisman Discussion Days, sessions were similar to public classes where senior brothers with higher talismanic Dao cultivation levels would teach the art of talisman painting.

"That’s for when Golden Core masters come to preach, like when Sister Zhang arrives, and then a large crowd would gather to listen." Han Qi pulled Zheng Fa towards the classrooms: "On regular Talisman Discussion Days, it’s the Foundation Establishment Stage senior brothers who teach us inside here."

"Junior Brother, remember this: the row of rooms in front is ours; the rooms behind belong to Master Pang’s lineage."

"...Aren’t they both teaching talismanic Dao? Shouldn’t the content be similar?"

"In truth, the fundamentals are likely quite similar, but our two lineages have long-standing disputes, especially those Foundation Establishment senior brothers—they tend to argue when they meet, so we decided to just separate and attend classes."

Zheng Fa nodded and followed Han Qi and the others into a room.

There weren’t many people in the room, with three or four small tables placed inside. One table was positioned at the front where a man sat behind it, facing the others.

He wore a green scholarly robe and sat upright solemnly.

Due to his aura, the room was rather quiet.

When Zheng Fa walked in, the senior brother glanced up and seemed to think of something.

"Zheng Fa?"

"Yes."

"Sit there." The senior brother pointed to a small table in the front corner.

Zheng Fa could see that this small table was different from the others.

On the other tables, there were talisman papers and other talisman painting materials.

But this one had none.

It seemed that the man noticed his gaze; he glanced at Zheng Fa, then at the other people in the room with varied expressions, and spoke:

"Sister Zhang has already provided you with talisman paper and Spirit Ink every month; although I don’t agree with it, that’s her share, and there’s nothing I can say about it." He looked at Zheng Fa and continued, "But spiritual materials are precious, and you are not allowed to use them here. It would be unfair to the others. If you feel that I’m singling you out, you’re welcome to report me to Sister Zhang. If she asks, you just tell her my surname is Zhuang."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa looked at Senior Brother Zhuang. Seeing his stern expression and gaze fixed on him, he bowed his hands towards him and said, "Junior Brother understands."