Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Xu Qingyang is confused
On the cover of the scripture scroll were a few blurry words—Nine Poison True Scripture.
Outsiders might not know what this was.
But how could Qiu Shengnan not be clear?
She anxiously said, “Supreme Elder Zhou, this is your main cultivation technique and also our Myriad Swords Sect’s most guarded secret.”
“How can you pass it to an outsider?”
She had no objections to giving Jiang Fan more rewards.
That was the freedom of the Supreme Elder.
But the Nine Poison True Scripture was the supreme cultivation technique of the Myriad Swords Sect, comparable to Xu Qingyang’s Sword Control Technique!
Even disciples within the sect couldn’t easily cultivate it.
Yet it was being passed to an outsider.
This was too unreasonable.
Jiang Fan appeared stunned.
Was this Nine Poison True Scripture really that precious?
The Myriad Swords Sect was a sword cultivator sect. Was a poison scripture really worth being regarded as a top secret?
He opened the first page, and a line of large characters came into view.
Jiang Fan was so shocked that he exclaimed, “Earth-level mid-tier cultivation technique?”
He hurriedly returned the scripture scroll: “I can’t accept this scripture scroll, it’s too valuable!”
An Earth-level mid-tier cultivation technique, and a complete version at that.
Zhou Qidan glared at Qiu Shengnan and tossed the scripture to her: “A top secret, you say?”
“Here, dare you to cultivate it?”
But Qiu Shengnan, treating it as if it were a venomous scorpion, quickly threw it away, not daring to touch it at all.
With an awkward expression, she said, “Supreme Elder Zhou jests. Who besides you would dare cultivate this scripture?”
To cultivate the Nine Poison True Scripture, one not only had to comprehend the true essence of the scripture.
It also required drinking strong poisons.
If the scripture’s essence wasn’t comprehended and the poison swallowed couldn’t be digested, death would follow swiftly.
Since the inception of this cultivation technique, few in the Myriad Swords Sect had successfully cultivated it.
Most died halfway through.
Zhou Qidan was currently the only person who had successfully cultivated this poison scripture.
Who would dare to rashly cultivate this scripture?
Zhou Qidan snorted: “Then why are you talking so much?”
“Does this Nine Poison True Scripture have any use in my Myriad Swords Sect?”
Chastised, Qiu Shengnan felt aggrieved and did not dare to say another word.
Only then did Zhou Qidan turn to Jiang Fan with a gentle expression and caution him: “Using the Poison Dragon Bone Marrow rashly could cost you your life.”
“First, spend a few years comprehending the first layer of this scripture.”
“That way, you can use the Nine Poison True Scripture to absorb the poison from the bone marrow. While refining your body, you can also cultivate some poison techniques, achieving both goals.”
Was there such a beneficial thing?
Jiang Fan stared at the Nine Poison True Scripture being pushed back into his arms, feeling grateful.
With his comprehension ability, it shouldn’t take him years to understand the Nine Poison True Scripture.
One night should be enough.
The trade was successfully completed.
Jiang Fan cupped his hands and said, “Thank you, senior, for the gift of the cultivation technique. I wish you success in refining artifacts.”
Zhou Qidan chuckled: “And I wish you great success in Body Refinement Technique.”
“If you encounter any difficulties with the Nine Poison True Scripture in the future, you can come to me.”
Jiang Fan expressed his gratitude again, “Thank you, senior.”
Then he cupped his hands towards Qiu Shengnan: “Thank you, Peak Master, for leading the way as well.”
“Seniors, I take my leave!”
He left the mountain, feeling fully rewarded.
Qiu Shengnan didn’t dare to stay here alone either.
She cupped her hands in farewell.
A formidable aura rushed towards them.
An old man in hemp robes, with a rusty iron sword on his back, approached.
Seeing Zhou Qidan who had come out of seclusion, he was surprised: “Supreme Elder Zhou? Why have you come out of seclusion?”
“Weren’t you at a critical moment in comprehending the sword technique?”
Supreme Elder Zhou was at a critical moment?
Qiu Shengnan’s vision went black, and she trembled as she said, “Master, it was…it was your disciple who disturbed the senior.”
The newcomer was indeed Qiu Shengnan’s master, the previous Cloud Sword Peak Master.
Upon hearing this, his face changed drastically, and he scolded, “Are you mad?”
“Who gave you the guts to disturb Supreme Elder Zhou in seclusion?”
Qiu Shengnan, with a bitter expression, did not dare to conceal anything, and said, “This disciple’s mind was clouded by lard. For the sake of a Demon Core, I rudely disturbed Supreme Elder Zhou.”
Took a bribe and disturbed Zhou Qidan?
Supreme Elder Sun was trembling with rage and raised his palm to teach her a lesson.
Zhou Qidan, however, was in a good mood and retrieved the Black Hawk’s Demon Core, tossing it back to Qiu Shengnan.
“She actually did me a big favor!”
“I finally gathered all the Demon Beast materials I’ve been searching for.”
“I can now refine the Magic Artifact I’ve been wanting!”
Supreme Elder Sun was taken aback.
He knew Zhou Qidan had been planning a big venture, delayed for years due to material limitations.
And now there was sudden major progress?
He enviously said, “Congratulations, Supreme Elder Zhou!”
Immediately looking at Qiu Shengnan, his tone softened, saying, “This is a one-time exception!”
“Considering you stumbled into merit, come to my cave later and pick a few Spirit Pills.”
Qiu Shengnan was overjoyed!
Not only did she get the Black Hawk’s Demon Core back, but she also received a reward from her Supreme Elder!
She benefited from misfortune.
She made a great profit!
Qin Caihe truly was her lucky star.
She must also reward her well in the future!
Supreme Elder Sun curiously smiled, “What materials did that person send you?”
Zhou Qidan did not hide it and took out Leng Gu’s Demon Core.
As soon as the Demon Core appeared, the astonishing demon energy made Supreme Elder Sun’s expression turn serious.
“This… could this be a Late Stage of Core Formation Demon Core?”
Zhou Qidan held it carefully in her hand, saying, “More than that, this is Leng Gu’s Demon Core!”
Supreme Elder Sun gasped: “Who is this person?”
“Able to kill Leng Gu?”
Throughout the Myriad Swords Sect, only Xu Qingyang could kill Leng Gu.
But Zhou Qidan’s answer left him even more shocked: “Not some distinguished person.”
“It’s a mere disciple of the Green Cloud Sect.”
Supreme Elder Sun was bewildered: “A disciple? How could he possibly kill Leng Gu…”
“Wait, I heard Supreme Elder Xu say he chased Leng Gu a few days ago.”
“Could it be that this Demon Core was given to the disciple by him?”
Zhou Qidan was stunned, then raised her eyebrows in sudden realization, slapping her thigh:
“That’s it! How did that kid get so many Demon Cores?”
“It turns out Xu Qingyang gave them!”
“What kind of trick is that old guy playing?”
“He asked me to give the Poison Dragon Bone Marrow to that kid, making him owe him a favor.”
“Then he gives him many Demon Cores for the kid to trade away.”
A terrifying sword qi suddenly descended nearby.
From afar came Xu Qingyang’s hearty and powerful laughter:
“Supreme Elder Zhou, why are you speaking ill of me as soon as you come out of seclusion?”
When Xu Qingyang approached.
Zhou Qidan rolled her eyes: “You old guy, what exactly are you up to?”
“You made me give away a whole Nine Poison True Scripture.”
If it was just a favor debt, she would have straightforwardly handed the Poison Dragon Bone Marrow to Jiang Fan, and both sides would be done.
But Jiang Fan, with a pile of Demon Cores, played a sincere emotional card, making her give away a Nine Poison True Scripture.
The more she thought about it, the more annoyed she became.
Xu Qingyang was dumbfounded: “What are you talking about?”
“I don’t understand a word!”
Supreme Elder Sun retorted: “You’re really good at pretending!”
“Wasn’t it you who gave that kid the Leng Gu’s Demon Core?”
Xu Qingyang was taken aback: “Leng Gu’s Demon Core?”
“Who did I give it to?”
Then suddenly, he realized the crux of the matter.
Shock overtook him as he said, “Wait a minute!”