Reputation?
Mo Qian remained silent.
The King of Backers had a reputation?
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “I’m not here for anything else, just to borrow something from you!”
Mo Qian instinctively replied, “We’re quite poor!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Do I look like I’m here to borrow money?”
At that, Mo Qian’s face darkened further.
If not money, he was even more worried!
Because it must be something far more valuable!
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “I want to borrow some spiritual energy!”
Mo Qian’s expression changed drastically, “No… that won’t do…”
Ye Xuan fell silent, saying nothing.
Seeing Ye Xuan’s silence, Mo Qian grew uneasy.
This guy wouldn’t resort to robbery if he couldn’t borrow it, would he?
Thinking of Ye Xuan’s past behaviour, Mo Qian’s unease deepened!
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Then let’s settle some old scores!”
Mo Qian gave a wry smile, “Young Master Ye, we haven’t provoked you recently!”
Ye Xuan said, “I mean old debts!”
Old debts!
Mo Qian’s expression froze.
Ye Xuan said seriously, “Before, your Cosmic Starry Sky God and Heavenly Mechanism Dao targeted me. That’s a fact, isn’t it?”
Mo Qian remained silent.
Ye Xuan said, “I think it’s fair to ask for some compensation for emotional distress, don’t you?”
Mo Qian stayed quiet.
Ye Xuan smiled, “You’re not planning to dodge the bill, are you?”
Mo Qian gave a bitter smile, “Young Master Ye… I…”
Ye Xuan said, “I’m a reasonable person. You tried to harm me multiple times before. Though I came out unscathed, it left an indelible shadow on my mind and spirit. So, I think asking for some compensation for emotional distress isn’t too much, is it?”
Mo Qian hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, the Great Path Energy is a serious matter. I can’t decide on my own. I need to consult the Court Master!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “Go ahead and consult!”
Mo Qian nodded, “Alright!”
With that, he turned and left.
He didn’t dare refuse outright. If he did, he feared the King of Backers would take it by force. And if he did, who could stop him?
Or rather, who would dare?
At that moment, Little Pen suddenly said, “Head to the right!”
Ye Xuan immediately turned and walked to the right.
On the way, Ye Xuan asked curiously, “Little Pen, what exactly is this ancient book you mentioned?”
Little Pen said, “Something left by the Master!”
Ye Xuan asked, “It’s still there?”
Little Pen chuckled, “Definitely. That place is where the Master used to retreat and live. No one dares enter casually.”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “Besides the book, is there anything else good there?”
Little Pen said, “I don’t know! But we can take a look!”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily and quickened his pace. Soon, he arrived at a bamboo grove. After passing through, he saw a bamboo hut. But then, an old man suddenly blocked his path.
The old man looked at Ye Xuan, “Young Master Ye, this is a restricted area of the Dao Court. No one may enter!”
Ye Xuan sized up the old man and was about to speak when the Great Path Pen suddenly appeared.
Seeing the Great Path Pen, the old man froze.
Clearly, he recognised it.
The Great Path Pen said calmly, “Old Huang, I’m going in. Any problem?”
Old Huang hesitated.
The Great Path Pen ignored him, turned to Ye Xuan, “Go in! If he dares stop you, just slaughter the Dao Court. I’ll take the blame!”
Old Huang, “…”
Ye Xuan was speechless. What a boast.
The Great Path Pen floated towards the bamboo hut. Seeing this, Old Huang hesitated but ultimately didn’t stop them.
Ye Xuan followed!
Old Huang blocked Ye Xuan again, “You…”
Ye Xuan gave Old Huang a cold glance. The latter’s heart trembled, hesitated, then said, “The path’s slippery. Be careful not to fall!”
Ye Xuan walked straight in.
Entering the bamboo hut with the Great Path Pen, Ye Xuan found it simple and oppressive, with just a table and a bookshelf.
Ye Xuan approached the bookshelf, but the Great Path Pen suddenly said, “Found it!”
Ye Xuan looked over. In front of the Great Path Pen was a black ancient book.
Ye Xuan walked to it and asked, “This is?”
The Great Path Pen said solemnly, “The Inner Scripture of the Great Path!”
Ye Xuan was curious, “What’s it for?”
The Great Path Pen said, “Dual cultivation!”
Ye Xuan’s eyes lit up, “Let me see!”
He grabbed the book and opened it. A vivid, sensual image hit him—a couple entwined, clothes off, so lifelike it was scandalous…
Ye Xuan closed the book, fuming, “Vulgar! Utterly vulgar! This is morally corrupt. Such a book must not spread. I’ll keep it!”
The Great Path Pen said gravely, “Are you planning to keep it for yourself?”
Ye Xuan said sternly, “Don’t tarnish my reputation!”
The Great Path Pen said seriously, “Don’t just look at the pictures. Read the text. This is the Inner Scripture of the Great Path, a method of yin-yang dual cultivation, containing profound knowledge of the Great Path of human relations. It’s incredibly powerful. Don’t treat it like some dirty book, got it?”
The Inner Scripture of the Great Path!
Ye Xuan blinked, “Dual cultivation method?”
The Great Path Pen said gravely, “Yes! It’s an extremely powerful yin-yang dual cultivation method! Most importantly, the knowledge of the yin-yang Great Path within is extraordinary. You should study it carefully.”
Ye Xuan asked, “What about you? How does this book help you?”
The Great Path Pen said, “It doesn’t!”
At that moment, the small tower suddenly said, “Young Master, just now, while you weren’t looking, he secretly took a black box! This pen’s got some nerve!”
A black box!
Ye Xuan froze, then smiled, “Little Pen, what box? Can I see it? Don’t worry, I won’t covet your treasure!”
Little Pen said gravely, “Can you swear to that?”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened, “After all this time together, you still don’t trust my character?”
Little Pen sighed softly, “This box is useless to you but useful to me!”
The small tower suddenly said, “Just show us! Neither I nor Young Master are greedy. Showing us won’t hurt!”
Little Pen was silent for a moment, then took out a black box. Ye Xuan opened it and saw a small black bottle inside!
Ye Xuan examined the bottle, then asked, “What’s this?”
Little Pen said, “Ink!”
Ye Xuan froze, then said, “You once said that with ink, you could unleash great power, right?”
Little Pen said, “Yes!”
Ye Xuan grew excited, “Now that you have this ink, what level are you at?”
Little Pen paused, then said, “In terms of levels, I’d be at the Heavenly Knowledge Sacred Realm. One stroke could shatter the momentum of millions of universes! And in the hands of certain saints, my power would be even greater!”
Ye Xuan was curious, “Saints?”
Little Pen said, “The Saint Realm, above the Heavenly Knowledge Realm. The Saint Realm refers to those who’ve attained a saintly position, revered by all beings in the universe, enjoying their offerings. Such powerhouses far surpass the Heavenly Knowledge Sacred Realm, but they’re extremely rare. In the entire Dao Court, only the current Court Master is a Saint Realm!”
Ye Xuan asked curiously, “Are saints appointed by the Dao Court?”
Little Pen said, “Yes! To reach the Saint Realm, you need the Dao Sect’s official appointment! Of course, if you’re exceptionally outstanding and reach a certain level, you can self-appoint as a saint, but that’s incredibly difficult! Without the Dao Sect’s permission, forcibly becoming a saint could lead to suppression. The Dao Sect doesn’t often allow wild saints, unless they’re truly exceptional… like you!”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened, “What’s that supposed to mean?”
Little Pen laughed, “I mean, becoming a wild saint is tough! Unless you’re connected, you need the Dao Sect’s approval to become a saint and gain a saintly position! But you’re different. If you wanted to become a saint, the Dao Sect wouldn’t interfere. After all, you’re openly rebelling! As long as you don’t trouble them, they’d be thanking the heavens!”
Ye Xuan asked, “Are there any wild saints?”
Little Pen said, “I recall one who became a saint without the Dao Sect’s appointment. Incredibly powerful! Wild saints are often much stronger than those appointed by the Dao Sect, as they’ve carved their own path, existing outside the order. But they’re different from you. They take another path but don’t rebel, while you take another path and rebel!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “I get it! The further you go, the more you need the Dao Sect’s approval. Without it, you can’t even find a path.”
Little Pen laughed, “That’s normal! Without the Dao Sect’s approval, some powerhouses can’t progress further because the Dao Sect controls not only cultivation methods but also special cultivation resources! Like you—if you want to cultivate the second part of the Great Path Scripture, you need the Dao Sect’s Great Path Energy! The Dao Sect’s strength comes from controlling most of the universe’s special resources!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “The Dao Sect has many aspects worth learning from!”
He didn’t entirely reject the Dao Sect. Some of their order was actually well-structured. Without the Dao Sect, the world might be even more chaotic!
Just then, an old man appeared outside and gave a slight bow, “Young Master Ye, the Court Master is back! Would it be convenient to meet?”
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