In the blink of an eye.
Two days passed.
"Brother Jiang, come visit me once!"
"Lord Ye has arrived!"
Jiang Ning put away the Heavenly Mechanism Talisman, entered the lake for a quick bath, then walked towards the house.
A moment later.
He changed into a brocade robe, quickly left his residence, and headed towards Bai Luoyuâs mansion a few hundred meters away.
...
At the back garden of the Bai Mansion.
In the pavilion.
Ye Zhengqi, dressed in a white long robe, suddenly covered his mouth and coughed lightly.
"Lord Ye, havenât your injuries fully healed yet?" Bai Luoyu asked, his expression serious.
Ye Zhengqi shook his head slightly, "The cold has seeped into my internal organs, like a maggot gnawing at bones. Itâll take some time to dispel the Cold Ice True Intent."
Speaking of this, he looked at Bai Luoyu.
"That foul creature hasnât stirred recently, has it?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Luoyu naturally understood which foul creature Ye Zhengqi referred to.
It was the Great Demon Bai Chi with a Dao over a thousand years, lurking in Luoshui Lake.
Thus he shook his head, "No news for now, likely still healing!"
Mentioning this, Bai Luoyu couldnât help but frown slightly.
"Lord Ye, if that Great Demon comes out wreaking havoc shortly after, what should be done?"
"You neednât worry about this!" Ye Zhengqi picked up a cup of tea to moisten his lungs and continued, "I already reported this to Shen Wenyan, he told me that once he assumes office, heâll personally visit Luoshui Lake."
"Grandmaster Shen will personally deal with it?" Bai Luoyuâs eyes lit up.
His heart calmed down, "With Grandmaster Shen on the case, there surely will be no worry over the demonâs threat!"
Ye Zhengqi remained silent, continuing to drink the scorching tea, warming his lungs cold as ice.
A few days ago, he had fought a battle with the Great Demon Bai Chi.
During that intense fight, he felt as if he was being surveilled.
But those vague signs seemed more like a heartâs illusion.
Yet intuition told him this matter might hold secrets, might be peculiar.
At that moment.
He slightly raised his head, looking towards the entrance of the garden.
In the next instant.
Jiang Ning, dressed in a brocade robe, appeared in their view.
"Brother Jiang, divine speed indeed!!" Bai Luoyu rose to welcome him.
Jiang Ning smiled, "Brother Bai called me, how could I not hurry over! Besides, Lord Ye is already here!"
As the words fell.
Jiang Ning cupped his hand towards the man in the pavilion, "Greetings, Lord Ye!"
Ye Zhengqi sat on a stone stool, nodded slightly at Jiang Ning.
"Lord Jiang, no need for such formality!"
Jiang Ning smiled and said no more.
Today, seeing Ye Zhengqi again, he wished to learn a few key aspects of Heavenly Human Grandmaster from Ye Zhengqi.
In this situation, extra courtesy wouldnât hurt!
Then.
Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu took their seats.
Once more, Ye Zhengqi couldnât help but cough lightly.
Seeing Jiang Ningâs gaze upon him, Bai Luoyu explained for Ye Zhengqi.
"Lord Ye hasnât fully healed from injuries sustained a few days ago!"
"Not fully healed yet?" Jiang Ningâs eyes showed a trace of doubt.
Based on his knowledge, Blood Exchange Masters possess highly active bodies, ordinary injuries heal in mere breaths.
Top-level masters whoâve undergone multiple blood exchanges can even regenerate severed limbs with terrifying self-healing speed.
For Ye Zhengqi, a seasoned master, battling Great Demon Bai Chi, it has been a month already. Itâs surprising for Jiang Ning that the injuries havenât healed yet.
"Cold Ice True Intent infiltrates the internal organs like maggots gnawing on bones, extremely difficult to clear!" Ye Zhengqi said faintly.
"Cold Ice True Intent! So thatâs how it is!" Jiang Ningâs eyes revealed an understanding look.
This reminded him of the injuries Lin Qingyi sustained while blocking Xiao Qiushui for him days ago.
With sword intent seeping into the body, even superficial injuries are hard to heal.
If it werenât for him using Sword Intent to dispel Xiao Qiushuiâs sword intent back then, Lin Qingyiâs recovery might take a lot of time.
With thoughts fleeting, Jiang Ning looked at Ye Zhengqi.
"Lord Ye, may I ask a few questions to clear my doubts?"
"Speak!" Ye Zhengqi said, his expression calm, sipping tea leisurely.
Jiang Ning said, "I heard that to reach Third Grade and become a Heavenly Human Grandmaster, there are three methods."
"The first is to comprehend the Heavenly Human Unity Realm."
"The second is to rely on certain cultivation techniques, triggering Heavenly Person Resonance, thus becoming a Heavenly Human Grandmaster!"
"The third is to achieve Heavenly Human Grandmaster through conception like Sword Intent or Blade Intent. Are these statements correct?"
Upon hearing Jiang Ningâs words.
A gleam of peculiar color flashed in Ye Zhengqiâs eyes as he looked at Jiang Ning.
After carefully examining for a moment, he nodded slowly.
"They are all correct!"
"Then how does one use Blade Intent or Sword Intent to enter the ranks of Heavenly Human Grandmaster?" Jiang Ning asked, continuing to add, "Is there any specific explanation for this? I hope Lord Ye can dispel my doubts."
"Are you preparing to advance to Third Grade?" Ye Zhengqi suddenly asked back.
"Yes!" Jiang Ning replied.
Upon hearing, a sharp glint flashed in Ye Zhengqiâs eyes, and he took a serious look at Jiang Ning.
"Whether Blade Intent or Sword Intent, or any other conception, they are all forms of True Intent! True Intent, through its mysterious nature, can evoke Heavenly Person resonance, incorporate Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanism, facilitate Blood Exchange, thus achieving Heavenly Human Grandmaster."
"What does âthrough its mysterious natureâ mean?" Jiang Ning asked.
Ye Zhengqi stated calmly, "True Intent must be strong enough, significant enough to touch upon certain heaven and earth rules related to True Intent, the ultimate truth of heaven and earth!"
"Thus, one can evoke resonance with the celestial and sense the presence of the Heavenly Dao!"
Upon hearing, Jiang Ningâs gaze focused.
"Heavenly Dao?"
"Indeed, the Heavenly Dao!" Ye Zhengqi nodded faintly.
"Does the Heavenly Dao possess consciousness?" Jiang Ning asked, his heart filled with astonishment.
"It does, since the era of ruptures, laden with taboos, the Heavenly Dao began possessing consciousness! This is also the reason for the changes in the environment of heaven and earth! But the Heavenly Dao still remains in slumber today." Ye Zhengqi said slowly.