As soon as Zhang Yu saw the flame flash over, he stopped. The light on his body slowly rose up to protect him.
However, when the flame approached, it retreated. When it was far away, a confident and handsome Daoist with a sword on his back appeared. He cupped his hands and said, "Shidi, I trust you have been well since we last met?"
Zhang Yu raised his sleeves and returned the greeting. "Why has Shidi come here?"
Tao Dingfu smiled and said, "Shidi, I heard about you recently. I know that you have received Xuanting's edict to take up the position of Xuanzheng. I was wondering if I should help you with a few things?"
Zhang Yu did not stand on ceremony. "I just happen to need Shidi's help here."
Tao Dingfu laughed and said, "Then I have come at the right time."
Zhang Yu looked around and said, "Shidi, why don't we find a secluded place to talk?"
Tao Dingfu said seriously, "Alright."
The entire city of An Shou Yi blended into the natural landscape. Even the surroundings of the city were beautiful. It was surrounded by more than ten lakes, all connected by rivers. Looking at it from the sky, the light rippled like silver chains.
The two landed in front of a pavilion by the lake. In the reeds, a flock of water birds was startled and flapped their wings in the sky.
Zhang Yu found a flat piece of ground. With a wave of his sleeve, a table and praying mat appeared in front of him. On the table, there were tea pots and tea sets.
Tao Dingfu glanced at the small pouch at his waist and said with some envy, "This purple gold pouch was bestowed by Xuanting, right? This is good stuff. Other than the similar one I saw at Teacher's place, I have not seen it on many people. "
Zhang Yu invited him to sit down. He also sat down opposite him and asked, "Where has Shidi been these few months?"
Tao Dingfu flicked his finger and the teapot instantly emitted waves of steam. He picked it up and poured a cup of hot tea for himself and Zhang Yu. He said, "Where else can an idle person like me go? I can only go to the Exquisite Mysterious Realm. "
Zhang Yu asked, "What about that place?"
Tao Dingfu picked up the teacup and took a sip. He nodded and said, "The tea of the Eastern Court is to my liking. It seems that I will have to visit Shidi more often."
Zhang Yu: "If Senior Martial Brother is willing to come, of course I welcome you."
Tao Dingfu put down his teacup and said, "Actually, I don't like the Mysterious Spirit Realm. It's all old and outdated, as if there won't be any changes in tens of thousands of years. Although the scenery is quite good, there are very few people. Compared to that, the current Qingyang Upper Continent is more interesting. If it wasn't for the fact that it's convenient for me to learn a lot of things there and that I can find opponents at any time, I wouldn't want to stay there."
Zhang Yu's interest was piqued. "Oh? I wonder what Senior Martial Brother learned there? "
Tao Dingfu perked up and said, "Junior Brother, have you heard of the 'True Spirit of Knowledge'?"
Zhang Yu nodded.
The so-called 'True Spirit of Knowledge' was actually another way of saying 'The Observer'. It was just that 'The Observer' was made by the master craftsmen of the Tianji Division, while 'True Spirit of Knowledge' was purely made by True Cultivation.
Tao Dingfu said, "I've been in the Mysterious Spirit Realm for so many days, and I've learned how to make this thing."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly. It wasn't strange that he could learn how to make this. In order to cultivate Shangyang Zhen Qi, this Senior Martial Brother of his often used all kinds of fire power to make weapons and temper himself.
It was as if the sword in his hand was something that he had spent many years to refine.
In fact, those who were good at controlling True Fire among True Cultivators were often good at making weapons.
Tao Dingfu said excitedly, "A few days ago, there was a person who used the refining method of 'The Observer' to exchange for a magical weapon that could restrain swords. Later, he found me and I gave him something to send him away. His methods were very inspiring to me, and I've figured out a lot of things. If Junior Martial Brother needs it, I can make one for Junior Martial Brother."
Zhang Yu thought for a moment, and said, "Do you need anything?"
Tao Dingfu said indifferently, "There's no need for anything. A few days ago, many people asked me to make one for them, and I have a lot of extra materials. It's useless to keep them, so I might as well give them to Junior Martial Brother."
Zhang Yu said, "I heard that the refining of this thing requires a cultivator's blood essence?"
Tao Dingfu said, "It does need to be used, but it's a big taboo for us cultivators to take other people's blood essence. So when it comes to the last step, it's usually done by the cultivator himself, so there's less entanglement."
Zhang Yu had a thought. Although the Observer and the True Spirit of Knowledge had similar effects, only the cultivator knew what the cultivator really needed. That was why Huiyuan Wu told him that the 'Observer' refined by True Cultivators was more suitable for them.
His plan was to find the 'Seal of the Seer', but since there was a chance to obtain the 'True Spirit of Knowledge', he wouldn't reject it. Even if he didn't need this thing in the future, it was good to try to understand it.
So, he said, "If it's convenient for Senior Martial Brother, please refine one for me."
Tao Dingfu laughed. He stood up from his seat and said, "I know Junior Martial Brother has important matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you. I'm very fast in creating this item. In at most half a month, I will return. At that time, I will drink tea and discuss the Dao with Junior Martial Brother."
After saying that, he raised his hand and bowed elegantly. Then, he turned into a stream of fire and flew into the distance.
Zhang Yu sent him off with his gaze. With a wave of his sleeve, he placed the items back into the purple gold pouch and muttered, "Chief Xuan's disciple might arrive within a month. I'll just take it as I'm going back to prepare."
With a change of mind, he turned into a green rainbow and disappeared into the sky in an instant.
In the southwest of Qingyang Upper Continent, somewhere in the wilderness outside the realm, Hui Yuanwu and Qi Yu walked out of an underground cave. All of a sudden, the 'Perceptive Observer' on their bodies urged them to leave this place as soon as possible.
However, both of them ignored it.
Huiyuan Wu looked at the dilapidated and desolate scene outside and said, "I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Wan Ming to live here all these years. He's a man with great perseverance."
Qi Yu sighed and said, "That's right. I never expected that Fellow Daoist Wan Ming, who claimed to be in secluded cultivation, had actually been fighting against all kinds of EsGods and Deities in outer realms. Moreover, he had established such a large foundation here in the past few decades. How rare!"
Huiyuan Wu turned his head and said, "Old Qi, I wanted to ask Fellow Daoist Wan Ming about his attitude towards Fellow Daoist Zhang. Why did you stop me?"
Qi Yu said, "You're too impatient. We just arrived, and those Fellow Daoists are also here. If you ask them whether they're willing to follow Xuan Zheng or choose to establish their own sect, won't you be forcing them to express their thoughts immediately? That's not right, and it'll be difficult for Fellow Daoist Wan Ming. "
Huiyuan Wu snorted and said, "If we can really find out, I think it'll be a good idea."
Qi Yu shook his head and said, "We still have to give Fellow Daoist Wan Ming some face. After all, he's the owner of this place. There are some things we can ask him in private. Even if we want to talk to him face to face, it should be him, the owner, who says it. We can't do it on our own accord."
Huiyuan Wu complained, "Old Qi, you're always worried about this and that. If this continues, how long do we have to wait?"
Qi Yu thought for a moment and said, "Let's wait a little longer. I'll find an opportunity to tell Fellow Daoist Wan Ming about this in the next two or three days. Before that, don't spread it around."
Huiyuan Wu said, "Alright, then I'll wait for another three days!"
While they were talking, someone in the cave said, "Why are the two of you hiding here to talk? The scene outside is the same and lifeless. What's there to look at? "
Qi Yu smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Shi, my brother and I came out to take a breather. Is there anything we can do for you?"
The person in the cave muttered, "There's only Evil Spirit outside. There's nothing to breathe. Later, Fellow Daoist Wan Ming has something important to tell you, so he specially asked me to inform you. Don't miss it when the time comes."
Qi Yu said, "I'll be right there. Thank you, Fellow Daoist." After the person left, the two of them looked at each other. Qi Yu said, "Old Wu, let's go back and see what Fellow Daoist Wan Ming is going to say."
Zhang Yu returned to the school by flying boat. The first thing he did was to write a letter and send it to the Inspection Department. He told them that he was in the midst of preparation and that he would set off to inspect the various sects in a few days. When the time came, he would need the Inspection Department to cooperate with him. At the same time, he would also ask them for detailed records of the various sects.
Xuanfu did not have such records. This was because after the establishment of the various Daoist sects, they did not leave any records in Xuanfu. As the only government office that was still keeping an eye on the Daoist sects, the Inspection Department should not be lacking in records in this regard.
In the next few days, as usual, he taught students in the school during the day and practiced Breathing Exercises at night.
Even though his identity had changed to that of the Profound Palace's Xuan Zheng, his attitude towards others was still the same as before. However, ever since he had obtained the title of Xuan Zheng, those people who were familiar with him in the past were no longer able to treat him as an ordinary headmaster.
Especially those Xuanxiu in the school. Now they were very respectful when they saw him. Some people simply stayed away from him. As for Hierarch Cao Liang, who had not been here for long, it was said that he had returned to the Daoist sect on the day he received the Xuanting edict.
On the fifth day after his return, he was looking through the records of the Daoist sects sent by the Inspection Department. Li Qinghe came up and said, "Sir, a Xuanxiu who claims to be from the Six Ru Daoist Sect is looking for you. He said that he has something important to report."
"The Six Ru Daoist Sect?"
Zhang Yu flipped through the document in his hand and quickly found the records of the Six Ru Daoist Sect. After reading for a while, he ordered, "Invite him to the guest room." He waited for a while and then walked down from the top platform to the guest room.
A thirty-year-old Xuanxiu with an honest face was brought in by Li Qinghe. When he saw him, he quickly bowed and said, "I am Guan Fu of the Six Ru Daoist Sect. Greetings, Zhang Xuanzheng."
Zhang Yu also bowed and said, "Fellow Guan, please sit down."
After Guan Fu thanked him, he sat down carefully.
Zhang Yu also sat in the main seat. After Li Qinghe served tea, he said, "Fellow Guan, you said that you have something to report to me. What is it?"
Guan Fu subconsciously looked around and said in a low voice, "I have something to report to Xuanzheng. If Xuanzheng wants to inspect those Daoist sects, you have to hurry up."
Zhang Yu looked at him and asked, "Why is that?"
Guan Fu said with a hint of excitement, "Xuanzheng, I don't know about the other Daoist sects, but I know that the higher-ups of my Six Ru Daoist Sect are preparing to evacuate from the Qingyang Upper Continent. They want to escape!"
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