Chapter Fifty-two: The Ascension Conference

  Yu Ze returned to the Bamboo City on Mount Hui, with a large bundle on his back, filled with precious medicinal materials, as the Qian Kun bag was already full and there was no other way but to use this most primitive method of transportation.

  Yu then became more and more anxious, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that his victory over Han Yang and Ling Quan had a huge element of luck. Their skills were not much different from his own, and if their master came seeking revenge, Yu knew he wouldn't stand a chance. What should he do?

  Don't fantasize that the enemy won't find out it was you who did it. The methods of the immortal family are unpredictable, and the other side will definitely have a way to find you. Absolutely do not place your hopes on luck.

  What should I do? My disciples can handle the martial arts masters, but against such a cultivator, they are completely useless. What should I do?

  Yu Ze Cheng then calculated on one side and quickened his pace on the other, soon returning to Shan Zhu City. Before entering the city, Yu Ze Cheng had an idea - he could only use the tactic of "borrowing the tiger's might to swallow the wolf".

  Yu Ze Cheng didn't return to the inn, but instead rushed to the Rouge Tower. He decided to hide out in the Rouge Tower for a few days, where Ya Xiang was. As long as he provoked her a bit, wouldn't Ya Xiang show off their school's prowess? It was time for her to display her power. As for the idea of hiding behind a woman and being ridiculed, it was insignificant in the face of life and death.

  Yu Ze Cheng entered the Rouge Building and directly ordered a room on an upper floor. He shouted for Turtle Slave to have Ya Xiang come and keep him company.

  This attic is one of the thirty-six attics in Rouge Building, named Wangyue Building, which belongs to a three-story wooden building. The top floor is a platform, simple and elegant, suitable for refined scholars to look at the moon, make poetry, and appreciate music and dance.

  Yu Ze Cheng Gang Shang Wang Yue Lou, Ya Xiang Jiu Pian Pian Er Lai, Zhei Shi De Ta Mei Jiao Dai Xiao, Chun Feng Chen Yi, Yi Fu Gou Hun Mo Yang, Yi Kan Jiu Shi Feng Yue Chang Zhong De Qiao Jia Ren.

  She saw Yu Ze Cheng and suddenly covered her mouth with a smile, with a charming appearance that was beyond compare to before, but also more decadent and flowery.

  Yu Ze Cheng then clasped his hands together, about to pay respects. Ya Xiang let out a long sigh and waved her hand, instantly separating the world around them into two parts, once again entering the realm of wondrous fusion. She said:

  "You don't look like you're here to have fun, what's going on?"

  At this time she recovered her usual demeanor and had a few more icy airs.

  Yu Ze hastily said:

  "I've discovered a treasure trove where I gathered countless spiritual herbs and medicines. You mentioned buying these things before, so I brought them all."

  Yaxiang walked over, opened Yu Zecheng's big bag and started viewing the medicine. Yu Zecheng took out a Qiankun bag and poured out all the medicine inside for Yaxiang to see.

  Yaxiang glanced at him a few times and couldn't help but wave his hand in annoyance, saying:

  "They're all some medicinal herbs that are less than three hundred years old, the medicinal properties are too weak. Do you think I collect rubbish? You sell me anything, looking at the style, did you rob someone's medicine garden? Be careful or they'll come after you for revenge."

  Ya Xiang's words were spoken slowly and logically, with a gentle tone that was enticing. When these words fell into Yu Ze Cheng's ears, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. He wasn't frowning because of the poor quality of the medicine, but because of Ya Xiang. Not long ago, she had been so spirited and elegant, but now she had become like this. Yu Ze Cheng couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.

  Yaxiang seemed to sense Yu Zecheng's thoughts and suddenly looked up at him with clear eyes like water, saying:

  "We cultivators only need to improve our cultivation and advance our realm, we must strive for it even if it means sacrificing our lives a thousand times. Here, it's just a game of mortals, even if one really needs to fall into the mortal world, be played with by others, and plummet into the abyss of hell, as long as their cultivation advances, even if this physical body is destroyed, what's there to regret?"

  Her words were firm and unwavering, in an instant, Yu Ze seemed to see the faith and pursuit of Ya Xiang, this was her way.

  Yu Zhen then clasped his fist and said:

  "I understand now, thank you for teaching me, thanks for pointing it out."

  After finishing speaking, Ya Xiang's words were like a timely rain, and for Yu Ze Cheng, they had a huge benefit.

  Ya Xiang was pleased with Yu Ze Cheng's attitude, and after saying this, he continued:

  "These things are useless to me, I'll find someone for you, let him come and collect this pile of trash."

  As soon as she finished speaking, her slender hand waved, and a paper crane flew out, flying towards the city.

  After a while, she continued:

  "This person is one of the elders of the Water Cloud Sect, the supreme deity worshipped by the Shi family. He lives in Shanzhu City and is skilled in alchemy. Perhaps these herbs will be useful to him. Don't offend him, as he's the one who really calls the shots for the Shi family."

  Before he had finished speaking, a voice replied:

  "The Fragrant Imperial Concubine overestimates me, I am just a withered old tree after all."

  In the shadow in front of Yu Ze Cheng, an old man slowly emerged. This person was recognized by Yu Ze Cheng as Shi Daifu, a famous doctor from Baicao Hall in Shanzhu City, who had been invited several times to treat his injured disciples. He hadn't expected that this ordinary-looking doctor would turn out to be a cultivator of such stature, and he felt fortunate that he had shown him respect and courtesy.

  Yu then hastily stood up and bowed, saying:

  "Disciple Yu then said: 'I don't know the true face of Master Lushan, so please don't blame me, senior.'"

  Shi Dafu smiled and said:

  "Haha, you can see that I'm still mixed up in this old age, indeed a talent beyond ordinary people. No wonder you were able to shatter my Heart-asking Symbol."

  Yu then became a head of misty water, and Shi Daifu also didn't explain, saying:

  "Xiang Fei Xianzi sent a message saying you picked up quite a few spiritual herbs, so I came to take a look, where are they?"

  Yu then gestured to himself and arranged the medicinal herbs neatly on this side, saying:

  "It's all here, please take a look, senior."

  Shi Dafu came over and picked up a Ganoderma lucidum mushroom, glanced at Yu Ze Cheng with one eye, actually wanting to test whether he could distinguish it. Yu Ze Cheng hastily said:

  "This should be the Earth Fire Orchid, mainly nourished by earth fire and irrigated with cold ice water. It's said to have the effect of nourishing and beautifying, prolonging life and increasing longevity. Now that it has grown so big, it should be around 200 years old, and its value should be around four Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

  Shi Dafu nodded his head in approval and picked up another herb to test Yu Zecheng.

  Yu Ze Cheng replied:

  "This is a Wind Silk Fruit, with medicinal properties that can detoxify and aid digestion. It can be used as an auxiliary material for medicine. These ten fruits are worth one Spirit Stone."

  Yu Zhen's heart skipped a beat when he saw Shi Daifu pick up the third one, pretending not to recognize it. He took out the Floating Tower Record from the Qiankun bag and examined it before explaining.

  Yu Ze Cheng's goal is to take out the "Floating Tower Record", a book that is an internal version of the Miao Hua Sect. Sitting next to him are disciples of the Miao Hua Sect, so Shi Da Fu will definitely get the impression that he has a connection with the Miao Hua Sect. In the future, when Ya Xiang finishes her training and leaves this place, she will have this feeling and Shi Da Fu will also show respect for herself. This is like using the tiger's skin to intimidate others and waving a big flag.

  Yu Ze Cheng took a glance and replied to this question, then put away the Hu Tu Lu. At this time, Ya Xiang beside him said:

  "Shi Lao, I've given you all these spiritual herbs, hurry up and take them away, stop hesitating like that."

  As soon as this was said, Shi Dafu frowned and Yu Zecheng's heart skipped a beat. These spiritual herbs were worth at least 500 spiritual stones, all of which belonged to him. How could Ya Xiang just give them away? However, Yu Zecheng was extremely calm and collected, his face unchanged, not saying a word.

  Shi Dafu let out a long sigh and said:

  "Xiang Fei Xian Zi, please speak up, old man will definitely do what he can."

  Yaxiang said:

  "I remember that next year, the Lingxi Six Sects will have a grand ceremony to recruit new disciples and hold an Ascension Assembly. This little brother of mine is completely innocent and has a good natural talent, he fully qualifies for selection. Next year, would you please recommend him? Let him join the Six Sects' Grand Ceremony, so that in the future, he'll have a good origin, and when he leaves his master's side to establish his own nation, he'll be rich and noble. What do you think, is it possible?"

  When he heard this, Yu Ze Cheng was stunned. Wasn't this what Grandfather said about the grand ceremony of accepting disciples? In the future, go out and build your own country? Are you kidding me? However, if it's joining some Ridge West Six Schools, cultivating immortality with someone to guide you is a hundred times better than practicing on your own without knowing anything.

  Yu Ze made up his mind and stood up, bowing to Shi Daifu, saying:

  "Please help me out, senior."

  Shi Daifu looked at Yu Ze Cheng and then at Ya Xiang, saying:

  "Alright, I do have a quota for next year, so it's settled then. However, Yu Zecheng, you must think carefully - your Five Elements spiritual root, the path of cultivating immortality is extremely difficult, and without any extraordinary encounters, the Foundation Establishment stage will be your greatest achievement. But if you go to cultivate immortality, you'll have to abandon all your current power and status. In the mountains, there's no concept of time, and when you return, your family may already be old and dead. You must think this through carefully. I'm giving you five months' time - next year at Qingming Festival, I'll come ask you again, hoping you understand yourself."

  After finishing, Shi Dafu waved his hand and all the immortal herbs flew up and were stored in his Qiankun bag. At this moment, a squirrel suddenly jumped down from the air and landed on the railing, staring at the three of them.

  Seeing this squirrel, Yaxian exclaimed, "Huh?" and then looked at Yu Zecheng with a somewhat annoyed expression, saying:

  "This is a spiritual mouse, Shi Lao, you've got a good deal."

  Shi Dafu burst out laughing and said:

  "Leave next year's matters to me, thank you for your concern, Fairy."

  Actually, there's a lot to it. Ya Xiang wants to bribe Shi Daifu with these medicinal materials to get Yu Ze Cheng a spot in next year's conference, but Shi Daifu just says nice things like "Yu Ze Cheng should think carefully about it", which are all excuses. In reality, he didn't say no, the implication being that they'll talk about it again next year when there isn't a suitable candidate, and then Yu Ze Cheng will be used. The main reason is that the bribe wasn't enough, so Shi Lao can still spit it out.

  Now that the Ling mouse has appeared, both of them know its value. According to the previous situation, it should have been Yaxiang with higher cultivation who got this Ling mouse, but Yaxiang gave up and practically gave it to Shidafu. This time, the weight of the bribe was sufficient, and Shidafu immediately agreed to the matter. As for the original owner of the Ling mouse, neither of them took him seriously, completely ignoring him.

  Shi Lao finished speaking, his hands moved slightly, and a cold light flew out from his sleeve, instantly surrounding the Tong Ling mouse, forming a ball of light. The Tong Ling mouse jumped around in the light, unable to escape the white light's encirclement.

  Shi Lao waved his hand, and the light flew towards himself. He then took out a strange-shaped Qian Kun bag from his body and was about to put the Tong Ling mouse in it. The Tong Ling mouse let out a loud shriek, as if calling out for someone, but it was still put into the bag.

  Shi Dafu was overjoyed to have received the spiritual mouse, a smile spreading across his face. The cold light stood before him, motionless. Only when he looked closely did he see what it was - a six-inch long small sword that seemed to be made of ice and shone brightly. This must be the legendary flying sword of the immortal family.