"That's true. After all, you've just entered the Reaching Heaven Realm. It's indeed difficult for you to get into the top ten in the Reaching Heaven Realm arena."
Shen Gongbao nodded and then said regretfully, "I've met the Mahamayuri Monarch before. He actually asked me to participate in the arena and try to get into the top ten. I really don't know what he's thinking. Although I also want to wash my body at the Qiong Pool, I need to have the ability to do so."
"Fellow Daoist Shen, you've been cultivating in the Reaching Heaven Realm for many years. You may have a chance. After all, those famous powerhouses won't participate in the arena." Xiao Lingyu encouraged.
"There's a chance, but it's very dangerous. You're risking your life in the arena." Shen Gongbao shook his head.
Xiao Lingyu knew that Shen Gongbao had always been timid. He would never try something that he wasn't sure of. His cautiousness could almost be described as excessive.
Shen Gongbao continued, "However, it's indeed strange that the Sacred Army is making such a big fuss this time. Although many cultivators knew that the underground arenas in the market were opened by the Sacred Army, everyone had a tacit understanding. No one took the initiative to explain the relationship between the Sacred Army and the underground arenas. I don't know what they're doing this time. I heard that many large and small forces, and even some top powerhouses, are actively cooperating with the Sacred Army. Although they don't participate themselves, they actively send their disciples or some powerful relatives to participate in the arena. There must be something wrong with this. "
At this point, the two had already arrived outside the market.
"I have some other things to do. Fellow Daoist Shen, I'll take my leave." Xiao Lingyu cupped his fists and said after leaving the market.
If it wasn't necessary, he really didn't want to have too much to do with Shen Gongbao. It was not that he was afraid of this person, but he found it troublesome and was afraid that he would be inexplicably used again.
"Brother Xiao, I actually have something to do as well. However, I think you should accompany me. Perhaps it will be of some help to you." Shen Gongbao said.
"Oh?" Although he felt that he was being cheated, Xiao Lingyu was still a little curious.
"This time I'm going to meet someone. He's my Senior Brother Jiang Shang. The Mahamayuri Monarch ordered me to invite him out."
Shen Gongbao went on to explain, "Since my Master ascended, my Senior Brother Jiang Shang has been in seclusion. He said that he would not come out until he reached the state of immortality. King Ming said that he had something important to discuss with him, so he sent me to knock on his door. Senior Brother and I have always been on bad terms, so I want to find a companion to accompany me, so that the atmosphere won't be too awkward. After all, we are still fellow disciples. "
"Then what does Fellow Daoist Shen mean by helping me?" Xiao Lingyu asked with a frown.
. "" The reason why my relationship with Senior Brother Jiang Shang has always been bad is that my master is too biased. He favors Senior Brother Jiang Shang. He said that Senior Brother Jiang Shang is honest, hardworking, and kind. He will definitely become a great talent in the future. Moreover, he gave all the good things to him and rarely took care of me. Therefore, I was very dissatisfied.
He continued, "My Senior Brother has two very powerful treasures. One of them is the Holy Whip, and the other is the Investiture of the Gods. Both of them are treasures that my Master likes. They are real Supreme-Grade Celestial Spiritual Treasures, which are incomparable to ordinary Celestial Spiritual Treasures. Originally, one of them should have been given to me, but my Master is too biased …" Shen Gongbao's face was filled with gloom and jealousy.
At this point, Shen Gongbao seemed to realize that the topic had deviated again. He coughed slightly and said, "The Investiture of the Gods will be helpful to Xiao Daoyou. As long as you can get my Senior Brother's permission, Xiao Daoyou can pour some of your Essence and Blood into it. It will help you stabilize your realm immediately. If you are lucky enough, you can even enter the Intermediate Stage of Heaven Ascension from the Early-stage of Heaven Ascension."
Xiao Lingyu had heard of the Investiture of the Gods a long time ago. He had never thought that he would have the opportunity to see it.
Shen Gongbao's words really tempted Xiao Lingyu.
In fact, he had known Shen Gongbao for some time. During this period of time, they had crossed each other. Although they had offended experts and encountered bad things, they had all turned danger into safety. Moreover, they had also gained a lot of benefits. This made Xiao Lingyu feel that Shen Gongbao was not as bad as the rumors said. He just needed to be more careful when interacting with him.
"In that case, I'll go with Fellow Taoist Shen."
Xiao Lingyu nodded and agreed. According to the legends, Shen Gongbao's Senior Brother Jiang Shang was indeed a kind-hearted practitioner. He was easy to talk to and should satisfy his request.
Now that Xiao Lingyu was haunted by evil spirits, the biggest problem was to reach the Immortality Realm before the evil spirits woke up. He had to try any method that could quickly improve his realm and cultivation.
In fact, Shen Gongbao just wanted to find a companion. He did not want to trick Xiao Lingyu. He was also not sure whether his Senior Brother would use the Investiture of the Gods to help Xiao Lingyu.
Shen Gongbao rode on the back of the Black Dot Tiger and motioned for Xiao Lingyu to sit on it.
Xiao Lingyu shook his head and invited the foodie to come out.
"My Black Dot Tiger has made some small progress recently. Its speed is much faster than before. Brother, you have to follow closely."
Shen Gongbao's words seemed to stimulate the Black Dot Tiger's desire to show off. It lay on its front paws and kicked its back paws. In an instant, it rushed forward nearly 10,000 feet.
Xiao Lingyu smiled, patted the foodie's head, and said, "Leave it far behind."
Last time, the foodie and the Black Dot Tiger were evenly matched. However, at that time, the foodie was only at the Late-stage of Holy God. Now, the foodie had reached the Heavenly Arrival Realm. Its speed was much faster than before. Although the Black Dot Tiger's speed had also improved, it was far behind the foodie.
In just one breath, the Black Dot Tiger's 10,000 feet lead disappeared.
In another breath, the foodie was already 10,000 feet ahead of the Black Dot Tiger.
"Uh … so fast!"
"You usually don't cultivate well. Now you're lagging behind!"
"Useless thing!"
"Brother Xiao, wait. You don't know where my Senior Brother is cultivating. Let me lead the way!"
Under Shen Gongbao's lead, it took them nearly 100 years to reach the place where Jiang Shang cultivated.
The place where Jiang Shang cultivated was very ordinary. It was just a courtyard by the mountain.
There were several thatched cottages and bamboo houses in the courtyard. They looked ordinary and unremarkable, and there was nothing special about them.
There was no formation or inhibition set up in the small courtyard. Shen Gongbao walked in casually and shouted in the courtyard, "Senior Brother Jiang, your Junior Brother is here to see you."
To Shen Gongbao's surprise and Xiao Lingyu's surprise, Jiang Shang did not come out. Instead, two young women walked out of a bamboo house.
These two women were Xiao Lingyu's old acquaintances. They were Jiang Lanyue and Jiang Lanchang. However, these two sisters had now reached the Holy God Realm.
"Why are you here?"
Jiang Lanyue and Jiang Lanchang asked at the same time.
"Do you know me?" Shen Gongbao asked with a frown.
"No, we're asking the servant beside you." Jiang Lanchang shook her head.
"Servant?"
Shen Gongbao glanced at Xiao Lingyu and did not speak again. It was the first time that he met a Holy God Realm practitioner who dared to call a Heaven-reaching Realm practitioner a servant.
"Nice to meet you. I'm here with Fellow Taoist Shen to visit Fellow Taoist Jiang Shang," Xiao Lingyu replied politely.
"So you're here to see Taigong," Jiang Lanyue said.
"You're a junior in front of us sisters. How dare you call Taigong a Fellow Taoist? You really don't know your place," Jiang Lanchang said angrily.
"Humph! You two kids, watch your words. Xiao Daoyou is a Heaven-reaching Realm practitioner. Of course you can call my Senior Brother Jiang Shang, "Shen Gongbao snorted.
After all, Xiao Lingyu was brought here by Shen Gongbao, and these two women were obviously his Senior Brother's juniors. Therefore, he had to stand out and say something.
"Heaven-reaching Realm practitioner?!"
Jiang Lanyue and Jiang Lanchang were surprised again, and their faces were full of surprise.
"Where's your Taigong? Ask him to come out and meet the guests," Shen Gongbao said impatiently.
"Taigong went out," Jiang Lanchang replied straightforwardly.
"Taigong went fishing by the stream. He didn't go far," Jiang Lanchang continued.
"I really don't understand. What's the point of fishing? With his ability, he can just wave his sleeve and the fish will automatically float to the surface one by one."
Shen Gongbao curled his lips, and then said to Xiao Lingyu, "Brother Xiao, wait here first. I'll ask my Senior Brother to come back. I have a small matter to discuss with him alone."
After that, Shen Gongbao rode the black-spotted tiger to find Jiang Shang.
In the small courtyard, only Xiao Lingyu and Jiang Lanyue were left.
The atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Jiang Lanchang kept staring at Xiao Lingyu. There was confusion, surprise, and a strong sense of resentment in her eyes.
Jiang Lanyue didn't look so bad. Her expression was relatively calm, as if she had just met an ordinary friend.
"This bamboo house is where Taigong receives guests. Brother … Xiao, please."
Jiang Lanyue also felt that the atmosphere was not right. She pointed to a bamboo house and said to Xiao Lingyu.
The way she called Jiang Lanyue "Brother Xiao" was not distant, but also seemed to be polite and not intimate. There was a slight pause in the middle, which showed that Jiang Lanyue's thoughts were very complicated.
The area of the bamboo house wasn't large, and it was completely pieced together from bamboo and wood. It was suffused with a faint fragrance that was unique to bamboo. There were windows on all sides, and there were even a few pots of flowers. It could be considered to be quiet and elegant.
In the center of the bamboo house, there was a one-foot-high octagonal table, which was surrounded by four cattail hassocks.
The octagonal table was also made of bamboo and wood. There was a turtle-shaped teapot on it, as well as several small pottery teacups.
Xiao Lingyu sat cross-legged on one of the cattail hassocks. Jiang Lanyue and Jiang Lanchang also sat down.
Jiang Lanchang was still looking at Xiao Lingyu, but his eyes were round and his cheeks were puffed up.
Jiang Lanyue stretched out her slender hand, poured a cup of fragrant tea for Xiao Lingyu, and brought it over.
Xiao Lingyu took the teacup, but did not drink it. After gently putting it down, he asked, "How have you two been? How have you been on Tongtian Holy Island?"
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