: Chapter 60: Today, I shall witness the True Self and directly enter the True Self!
[Letter to the Young Master: I've arrived in Qing State and befriended Brother Meng.]
Chen Zhixing's eyes flashed, and he continued reading.
[Regarding Brother Meng, upon observing his character, I found it to be rather steady, with an unyielding ambition to rise high.]
[When faced with a withdrawal of marriage, he wrote vigorously, penning the phrase: 'Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi, don't belittle the young's poverty!' and even set a five-year agreement with the woman who withdrew.]
[I found his talent ordinary, but his cultivation advancing swiftly. Barely at adulthood this year, he has reached the Clarity Realm. It's uncertain how many levels of Clarity he's achieved.]
[Most importantly, his combat prowess is extraordinary. Upon first meeting him, I witnessed his Fire Control Tao, sweeping several opponents within the same realm. He can easily stand undefeated below the Divine Travel level.]
[However, I've discovered that the ring on his fingertip seems of notable origin.]
[He often acts unconventionally, occasionally gaining insights suddenly as if born knowing them, especially in the realm of alchemy, where his skill seems flawless.]
[It leads me to speculate that there might be the remnant Spiritual Soul of a Great Power within that ring, secretly guiding him.]
[Moreover, Brother Meng's luck is astonishing.]
[He's accompanied by two women.]
[One is from Medicine King Valley, known as Little Poison Immortal, said to possess the Calamity Poison Body.]
[The other is even more remarkable. Though her exact identity is unknown, her speech carries an inherent grace that disregards even the Meng Family, suggesting a background surpassing them.]
[I enjoy my camaraderie with Brother Meng and secretly probed his opinions. I once asked him about his view on the Longevity Families of the East Profound Domain.]
[When he spoke of the Ziwei Chen Family, Brother Meng's face suddenly changed, seemingly harboring an inexplicable hostility toward the Chen Family.]
[Feigning indifference, I inquired further and learned that Brother Meng's father, named Meng Dongchun, was killed by the Third Young Master in Lin'an City ten years ago!]
[In my view, for someone with such deep hatred, it's inevitable they will soar high in the future.]
[If not dealt with early, it might pose endless troubles for the Young Master.]
[I dare not decide on this matter on my own, so I beseech the Young Master to make his choice.]
[I am planning to journey again with Brother Meng to the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave, rumored that the strength of the Queen of Ten Thousand Snakes is formidable, unsure of what fortune awaits.]
[Yuann Bufu, in his own hand, courteously.]
The letter ends here.
Chen Zhixing squinted his eyes slightly.
He is growing stronger, but aren't these Celestial Chosen Protagonists also rapidly advancing?
Hiss~!
A lick of flame rose from Chen Zhixing's fingertip, incinerating the entire letter into ashes.
"Well done."
Chen Zhixing looked at Xuu Dalong and chuckled.
Upon hearing this, Xuu Dalong immediately displayed a fawning smile and said, "You flatter me, Third Young Master; it's merely what I should do."
Chen Zhixing nodded and then turned his right hand, a glazed pill bottle appeared before Xuu Dalong, and he spoke:
"This is called the Void Transformation Pill; I presume its purpose needs no explanation?"
Seeing this, Xuu Dalong's eyes flashed with brilliance.
"Void... Void Transformation Pill?" He kept swallowing, his lips trembling continuously.
Void Transformation Pill!
A divine pill capable of helping him ascend to the Void Transformation Realm!!
The Void Transformation Realm, a dream he has sought for years yet never attained!
He looked at Chen Zhixing, opened his mouth, wanting to ask if this pill was for him, yet feared asking might invite humiliation.
After all, he, a mere cultivator in the Nourishing Spirit Realm, is nothing more than an ant to the Third Young Master; why would he gift him treasures?
"Take it, raise your cultivation first, as it's currently a tad low to accomplish my tasks." Chen Zhixing said smilingly.
"Tru... Truly for me?"
Xuu Dalong trembled violently as he received the Void Transformation Pill, his eyes filled with uncontrollable excitement and joy.
Partly because of obtaining this Void Transformation Pill.
But most crucially, were the words 'do tasks for me' spoken by Chen Zhixing.
This represents his true entry into the higher echelons of the Chen Family!
Boom—!
Xuu Dalong kneeled heavily and solemnly declared, "Grateful for the favor of the Third Young Master, from now on, I, Xuu Dalong, pledge my relentless loyalty!"
"Don't always talk of life and death, stand up."
Chen Zhixing raised his right hand, immediately a gentle force lifted Xuu Dalong to his feet.
Soon after.
Chen Zhixing flipped his right hand, a long black saber etched with flame patterns appeared in his grasp.
"Dalong, take this to Qing State, bury it opposite the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave, then stir rumors, spreading news that a celestial Divine Weapon of the Fire Tao is about to emerge.
Ensure all cultivators of the Fire Tao in Qing State gather there."
Xuu Dalong received the black saber, nodded heavily, then grinned, "Rest assured, Third Young Master, although my cultivation is low, I'm quite adept at rumor-mongering."freewebnσvel.cѳm
"Hmm, go ahead."
Chen Zhixing patted Xuu Dalong's shoulder.
Once Xuu Dalong left with the black saber infused with Divine Thought Poison Serpent.
Chen Zhixing yawned and returned to the Third Peak.
These steps he took were impulsive whims.
Success or failure, it mattered little to him.
...
...
In the blink of an eye.
Three days passed.
At dawn.
A flying ship adorned with the Ziwei Chen Family banner soared from Ziwei Mountain, swiftly departing toward Youzhou.
In just half a day, the flying ship left Yanzhou's territory, entering Youzhou.
Upon the deck.
A gentle breeze blew.
Chen Zhixing sat on a grand chair, dressed in pristine white garments, his handsome face serene as he sipped tea casually.
"Third Young Master, we have entered Youzhou; we should arrive at the Ruan Family by dawn tomorrow."
Behind him, Elder Nether, acting as guardian, spoke solemnly.
"Good, how strong is the Ruan Family?" Chen Zhixing asked casually.
Elder Nether pondered with a smile, "In Wuxuan City of Youzhou, the Ruan Family is regarded as a leading family. Their strongest patriarch, Ruan Zhenlong, is at the Peak of Divine Travel, but poses no threat to our Chen Family."
"This time, our visit mainly concerns meeting Ruan Nanzhu."
Upon mentioning this, Elder Nether chuckled lowly, "Third Young Master, it's rumored that Ruan Nanzhu is breathtakingly beautiful. If you express interest, the Ruan Family will certainly offer her up. Then, we may have another Qilin Child in our Chen Family..."
"Elder Nether, you are... quite a mystery, truly unassuming."
Chen Zhixing helplessly placed a hand on his forehead.
Initially believing Elder Nether to be a silent, aloof senior, he realized over the journey.
This Elder Nether is anything but aloof, instead, a jovial elder fond of jest.
After all... who takes time to dress meticulously as a guardian?
"Hahaha, these are the Patriarch's wishes; don't blame me, Third Young Master."
In luxurious attire, hair combed meticulously and beardless face, Elder Nether laughed aloud.
"I'm still young; there's no rush."
Chen Zhixing shook his head.
Elder Nether teased with a grin, "Age matters little, as long as... well, capable enough. They say a small horse can still pull a large cart, isn't that right...?"
"Elder Nether!!!"
Chen Zhixing was speechless, seeing Elder Nether ready to continue jesting, he reluctantly shifted the topic, "By the way, when night falls, let's find a town to rest for the night and then continue."
"Rest for the night?" Elder Nether was slightly surprised; resting on the flying ship would suffice, wouldn't it?
Recalling Chen Daoyan's advice, Elder Nether didn't inquire further but nodded with a smile, "Good, we'll follow your words."
"Thank you."
Chen Zhixing smiled toward Elder Nether, then placed down the dragon pattern tea cup worth thousands and looked down from the ship.
The sea of clouds below, gazing downward.
As if embracing the vast landscape.
Chen Zhixing's gaze steadied.
He's been reading an ancient book on star constellations.
The book states that today is auspicious for travel and breakthroughs.
"Today, I shall witness my True Self and enter the True Self Realm!"
Chen Zhixing's gaze flickered, silently chanting within his heart.