Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 357: Chapter 355: Taking in Sui Zhuyue Chapter 357: Chapter 355: Taking in Sui Zhuyue At night, Shen Luoyan, clutching her rounded belly, left Ning Daoran’s Cave Mansion.

She followed Ning Daoran’s advice and visited the same few people again. Although it seemed a bit like trying to hide something obvious, it was still better than doing nothing at all.

Actually, after Shen Luoyan’s two disruptions, Ning Daoran also felt a bit hopeless. The equation of Independent Practitioner Jianjia with Ning Daoran… let nature take its course. However, the fact that Independent Practitioner Jianjia eradicated a multitude of Sangyu Country Golden Cores in the Secret Realm did help to vindicate Jianjia’s character quite a bit; in the future, it might truly be possible to merge the two identities into one.

Take it slowly.

Inside the Cave Mansion, he waved his hand; powered by the Evergreen Technique Power, the Extermination of Immortals Divine Crossbow hovered in front of his eyes. With another wave, a sword emitting golden thunder light hovered to the other side – it was the Thunder Sword.

Both of these treasures were Fourth-order Lower Grade Spiritual Treasures, suitable only for the Nascent Soul Great Cultivator. For the Golden Core, it was too extravagant and could easily consume a large amount of mana, affecting the ability for prolonged battle.

This was the reason why, despite acquiring the Thunder Sword, Ning Daoran had yet to forge a connection with it. (Author: I will never admit that I actually forgot about it)
Now, Ning Daoran decided to refine both Spiritual Treasures simultaneously, to first observe the consumption after their use, and then decide whether to make them his regular Magical Treasures.

However, refining a Spiritual Treasure is extremely complicated; it’s impossible without at least three to five days.

So there was no rush at the moment, for there was another matter to attend to.

Sui Zhuyue.

Sui Xuan died in the Mirror Flower Water Moon Secret Realm, and Sui Zhuyue probably still was unaware of the truth. But with Sui Xuan’s delayed return, Sui Zhuyue must be quite worried. Ning Daoran, being a man of great passion, could not bear to let others worry for too long.

Thus, he swooped down from the sixty-six levels high and headed towards the Second-order Spirit Vein Cave Mansion where Sui Zhuyue resided.

However, just as Ning Daoran was making his descent with the wind, his Divine Sense detected someone entering Sui Zhuyue’s Cave Mansion – it was a familiar aura; it seemed to be the neighboring Puppet Master, Huang Yihan!

“Hmm?”

Ning Daoran frowned slightly and immediately utilized two spell techniques to use Earth Tunneling, following the rock layer to approach Sui Zhuyue’s Cave Mansion. Then, he summoned hundreds of Fire Devouring Ants to act as Array Devouring Worms, adding a few more spell techniques one after another to break the prohibition.

The Cave Mansion Restriction of the Second-order Spirit Vein Cave Mansion wasn’t complicated. Within a few breaths, Ning Daoran had punctured a small hole through it. He then withdrew the Fire Devouring Ants and sent a strand of Divine Soul into the Cave Mansion to listen to everything inside.

…

“I just heard from a Golden Core friend who returned from the Secret Realm saying that Fellow Daoist Sui Xuan has perished on the Third Layer of the Mirror Flower Water Moon Secret Realm, dying within an ancient prohibition.”

Huang Yihan said, “This matter is absolutely true, a matter of life and death; I would never deceive you.”

“Daddy…”

Sui Zhuyue instantly lost her spirit, tears spilling out as she slowly sank to her knees.

“Zhu Yue, I regarded Fellow Daoist Sui Xuan as a brother, and treat you as I would a nephew.”

Huang Yihan said, “You should also know that Kunpeng Immortal City, though the most prosperous city for cultivators in Xia Country, is also a place where the strong prey on the weak. Previously, with your father around, his Golden Core status could support you, but now that he’s gone, and your skills in Talisman making are yet to be perfected, with your Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, it is extremely hard to survive within the Immortal City.”

He frowned and continued, “Would you dare to join others in exploring the Secret Realm or venture into the Boundary Battlefield to fight to the death with the cruel cultivators from Sangyu Country? Furthermore, your Talismanic way has not yet advanced to Second-rank. Not to mention anything else, you alone can’t maintain this Cave Mansion. So, you might as well reconsider, becoming my Concubine won’t mistreat you, and I will make sure the Jiedan Elixir is prepared for you. How do you feel about that?”

Sui Zhuyue could only cry in sorrow.

“If you are this weak, you truly can’t survive in this Cultivation World.”

Huang Yihan frowned, “I’ll give you three days to consider it. I’ll return after three days, or if you make up your mind sooner, come find me in my Cave Mansion, I’ll keep waiting for you.”

Having said that, Huang Yihan flicked his sleeve gently and left Sui Zhuyue’s Cave Mansion.

After he had left, Ning Daoran emerged from the rock wall using Earth Escape, releasing a Sound Transmission Talisman into the Cave Mansion: “Sui Zhuyue, this is Ning Daoran. The relics of Fellow Daoist Sui are with me.”

“Ah?!”

Sui Zhuyue immediately got up, dispelling the Cave Mansion Restriction to let Ning Daoran in.

“Senior Ning…”

Her eyes were rimmed red, “My father… is he…”

“Yes.”

Ning Daoran nodded, “Fellow Daoist Sui perished on the Third Layer of the Secret Realm. It was I who sent him on his final journey.”

“Senior, I want to know, did my father have any…?”

“Fellow Daoist Sui discovered a secret treasure within the prohibition, an Ancient Sword. He was unaware that both the Ancient Sword and the prohibition were traps within an Illusion Realm. Carelessly, he stepped into the prohibition, his body was shredded, and by the time I arrived, he was on the brink of death.”

Ning Daoran took out a Storage Bag and said, “This is Fellow Daoist Sui’s Storage Bag. In the Secret Realm, he found a Nichang Flower, which is inside this bag, also considered the last Jiedan Elixir he prepared for you.”

“Daddy…”

Sui Zhuyue held the Storage Bag, tears rolling down.

After a long pause, she looked up at Ning Daoran: “Senior Ning, did my father have any last words?”

“Yes.”

Ning Daoran said, “Fellow Daoist Sui, before his death, wanted to entrust you to me, suggesting that you could be my Daoist couple or even a Concubine.”

Suddenly, Sui Zhuyue was slightly stunned, her eyes filled with complexity.

“However.”

Ning Daoran changed his tone and continued, “I have been cultivating for hundreds of years and have not yet considered taking a Daoist couple. And as for Concubines, when there is no Daoist couple, what would I do with a Concubine? Such physical relationships are insignificant. Therefore, I give you two choices: one, to become my Maid and help manage my Cave Mansion from now on; I will naturally take care of you to some extent, at least not allowing you to die an untimely death. Second, you decide for yourself whether to stay or leave – after all, I am but a stranger to you. However, before I leave, I will give you a Dust-falling Grass to complete the Jiedan Elixir for you. Make your own choice.”

“I’m fine with anything, I’ll follow the senior’s lead.”

Sui Zhuyue bit her red lips: “Whether as a Daoist couple or a concubine, as long as I can serve by the senior’s side, Sui Zhuyue is already content.”

“Good.”

Ning Daoran nodded: “Pack up your things. Starting from tomorrow, you’ll move into my Cave Mansion. I’ll also guide you in your cultivation regularly. In short, following me, I won’t let you suffer any loss.”

“Yes!”

Sui Zhuyue nodded vigorously and began packing her things.

…

The next day, early in the morning.

Sui Zhuyue came to Ning Daoran’s Cave Mansion carrying several Storage Bags full of items and respectfully said, “Young Master, Zhuyue has arrived. Please open the door.”

“Buzz~~~”
The Cave Mansion Restriction opened, and Sui Zhuyue gracefully stepped inside.

All of this did not escape the Golden Core sense of the neighboring Cave Mansion.

In the morning, Ning Daoran stepped out of his Cave Mansion, flicked out ten Spirit Stones, and purchased a copy of the Cultivation World’s gazette from a Qi Refining Ninth Level Sword Cultivator boy. He was very concerned about the current situation of wars in the Cultivation World.

From the nearby Cave Mansion, Huang Yihan floated out and also bought a copy of the gazette, smiling, “Fellow Daoist Ning, you look in good spirits today.”

“Not bad.”

Ning Daoran said: “Fellow Daoist Huang, how is the refinement of those five Third-tier Lower Grade Puppets going?”

Although he disdained Huang Yihan as a person, business was business, and he still wanted those five Third-tier Puppets.

“They are not yet fully refined. Please wait a little longer, Fellow Daoist.”

At that moment, Huang Yihan’s glance shifted and saw Sui Zhuyue dressed in a new green skirt, looking even more sprightly and lovely, handing Ning Daoran a cup of Spiritual Tea. “This is a cup freshly brewed by Zhuyue. Young Master, please taste it and see how it is. Afterwards, Zhuyue will decide which type of Spiritual Tea to settle on.”

“Hmm.”

Ning Daoran nodded, reading the gazette while savoring the Spiritual Tea.

“Fellow Daoist Ning…”

Huang Yihan’s expression changed slightly, saying, “Miss Sui Zhuyue, she…”
“Independent Practitioner Sui Xuan has fallen while exploring a Secret Realm.”

Ning Daoran said calmly: “Independent Practitioner Sui Xuan and I were good friends. It’s not good to leave Zhuyue alone. Thus, Zhuyue volunteered to become my maid, attending to chores in my Cave Mansion.”

“Senior Huang.”

Sui Zhuyue said: “Zhuyue voluntarily became Young Master’s maid. If not for the Young Master’s reluctance, Zhuyue would be even more willing to become the Young Master’s concubine.”

Ning Daoran couldn’t help but scoff secretly, you clever Sui Zhuyue, using me as a shield to make Huang Yihan uncomfortable, huh? But why do I feel a bit pleased myself?

“Fellow Daoist Ning is indeed fortunate…”

Huang Yihan’s expression turned extremely ugly, saying: “Miss Zhuyue is clever and skillful, and also extremely spiritual. Having her at your side to pour tea and water… truly enviable.”

“Fellow Daoist Huang what are you saying?”

Ning Daoran adopted the stance of an elder over two hundred years old and said: “Zhuyue is the daughter of Independent Practitioner Sui. When a friend’s daughter is in distress, we as the current seniors should naturally offer some care. I have absolutely no untoward thoughts towards Zhuyue, I’m simply looking after her temporarily on behalf of Independent Practitioner Sui. Otherwise, to harbor foolish desires and insult the daughter of a deceased friend, to do such things, what difference is there from pigs and dogs?”

“What the Young Master says is very true!” Sui Zhuyue laughed and echoed.

Huang Yihan’s face turned pale. Unable to continue the conversation, he cupped his fists in a salute and returned to his Cave Mansion.

“Zhuyue.”

Ning Daoran said: “I’m also going to enter closed-door cultivation for a few days. You will be in charge of everything in the Cave Mansion.”

“Young Master, rest assured!”

…

Thus, Ning Daoran entered the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven and began refining the Extermination of Immortals Divine Crossbow and the Thunder Sword.

One month later.

“Exiting seclusion!”

In the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, he emerged from the small wooden hut, spirited and vigorous, with both Spiritual Treasures successfully refined. Now he wanted to test the might of the two treasures.

“Go!”

He tossed a Class A Paperfolk with a flick of his hand. This Paperfolk possessed roughly forty percent of Ning Daoran’s strength, turning into an old man who floated in the air, stroking his beard: “Old man…”

Before he could finish speaking, the power of the Five Thunder Divine Spell surged, and Ning Daoran gently raised his hand. Suddenly, a golden thunderbolt shot out from his fingertip, instantly turning into a Thunder Sword over dozens of yards long in the sky!

“Pop!”

With a light sound, the sky was filled with bright lightning. The sword slashed through everything, turning it to dust. The old man’s body instantly shattered, falling to the ground as countless torn up paper pieces.

He was instantaneously obliterated!