Chapter 453: Searching For a Way to Rectify Dao Foundations
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âBig Brother An, I was so scared when I heard you and Xiaolan had disappeared! Woof!
âI heard an elder of the Vermilion Bird Sect say that they had used a simulation spell technique, which revealed to them that you and Xu Xiaolan had encountered five Holy Palace Leaders and that you had been in contact with the holy flame. However, the elder said that there was less than a ten percent chance that you had survived.
âThey also said that a mysterious mighty figure appeared before slaying the five Holy Palace Leaders and taking the holy flame!â Da Baiâs enraged voice sounded from the other side.
An Linâs lips twitched slightly. What the hell is this simulation spell technique? Is it a counterfeit one?
However, if one was to think about it, this was probably the only reasonable explanation they could provide.
He suddenly thought of his Divine Simulation Technique at the mention of the term simulation. He had no idea how much of his lifespan he had sacrificed during his successive usage of the Divine Simulation Technique. However, it must have been a lot, as his hair was completely white now. He had to remember to eat some vitality-restoration pills to replenish his body.
An Lin paused for a moment before speaking again, âTwo things. Number one, keep this a secret and donât tell anyone about me. Number two, find an excuse to leave the Vermilion Bird Sect and come to Xixia City! Iâll be waiting for you.â
âNo problem, weâll definitely get there within two days, woof!â Da Bai replied before cutting off the voice transmission.
An Lin heaved a light sigh of relief. He had to find a chance to return the Flame-Sealing Disc to the Vermilion Bird Sect. This was a mission he had planned for his team of beast pets.
Next, he had to try and restore Xu Xiaolanâs Dao foundation. Although chances of recovery were extremely slim, An Lin refused to give up. He would do all he could to find a recovery method.
An Lin didnât know that many mighty figures. Aside from Daolord Lu Ya, who he had never met, he was only familiar with Vice-Principal Yu Hua, the Moon Palace Leader Changâe, and Yi Xi from Dou Shuai Palace.
Among these three, Changâe was the number one pill refinement master in the Heavenly Court. She was only at the Return to Void Pinnacle Stage, but her pill refinement skills excelled above the vast majority of Dao Integration Stage super-mighty figures.
An Lin considered his options for a moment before contacting Changâe.
He discovered that during the period in which he had disappeared, Changâe had tried to contact him numerous times. This showed that she at least considered him to be a friend, and this notion made him a lot less uneasy as he contacted Changâe.
âAn Lin?â Changâeâs voice quickly sounded from the other side.
An Lin: âYeah, itâs me. How are you, Sister Changâe?â
Changâe chuckled softly. âI should be asking you that instead. I heard you died.â
An Lin: â⊠Well, as you can see, those are all lies. However, Iâll have to ask you to keep the fact that Iâm still alive a secret.â
âAlright, I can do that. What do you need me for?â Changâe replied.
An Lin paused for a moment before continuing, âDo you know of any way for a person to cultivate again after their Dao foundation has collapsed? The reason behind the Dao foundation collapsing was a transfusion of bloodline, and that person has now been reduced to a mortal.â
Changâe remained silent for a long while before replying.
âIâve never heard of anyone within the Kingdom of the Nine States who was able to cultivate again after their Dao foundation collapsed,â Changâe replied.
Disappointment fell across An Linâs face when he heard this.
âHowever, this doesnât mean it canât be done,â Changâe added.
An Linâs heart trembled as hope appeared on his face.
âBut I donât know how it can be done,â Changâe concluded.
An Lin: ââŠâ
âCould you please get everything off your chest at once? My heart canât take it if you feed me bits of information like thisâŠâ An Lin sighed with his hand clasped over his chest.
âA collapsed Dao foundation is like a soul which has vanished. Thereâs no way to recover it. Trying to reconstruct a Dao foundation is even harder than recovering a lost soul⊠Itâs impossible unless you have godly powers. I donât mean to rain on your parade, but even if you were to ask the Celestial Thearch, he wouldnât be able to do anything either. Besides, I have more expertise in this area than he does anyway,â Changâe continued with a forlorn sigh.
An Lin was extremely disappointed to hear this.
He was thinking that if he had no other alternatives, he could ask Emperor Ziwei for help, then perhaps try to contact the Celestial Thearch through Lin Junjun. However, Changâeâs words instantly dispelled even those hopes. He could only rack his brain for other potential avenues now.
âThe person youâre talking about is Xu Xiaolan, am I correct?â Changâe suddenly asked.
An Lin fell silent.
âDonât worry, I was only able to deduce this from some rumors I had heard, as well as from the things you were asking me about.â Changâeâs cold voice suddenly became gentle and soft as she said, âSheâs a good girl, donât let her down.â
âI wonât give up⊠no matter what price I have to pay,â An Lin clenched his fists as he said in a determined voice.
âAlright, Iâll keep this a secret for you as well. Iâll also ask around to see if anyone I know has any information that could help you. Iâll get back to you if I hear anything useful,â Changâe continued.
âThank you so much!â An Lin was extremely moved by her gesture. Changâe had countless connections with the most powerful mighty figures on the continent. Thus, for her to inquire her contacts for information would be of immense help to An Lin.
Changâe was quite reclusive, but her pill refinement skills were top-notch. There were many Dao Integration Stage super-mighty figures that would ask her to refine pills for them, and many of them even owed her favors. If she really did ask around, perhaps she would be able to dig up some secrets.
An Lin heaped genuine words of gratitude upon Changâe before cutting off the voice transmission.
He then contacted Vice-Principal Yu Hua.
Vice-Principal Yu Hua was greatly startled by An Linâs voice transmission, but he soon calmed down and began to think about the question An Lin had asked him.
In the end, he replied that he didnât know of any method to repair oneâs Dao foundation. However, he would try to get in contact with the principal to see if he could provide more insight on the matter.
An Lin expressed his gratitude again before contacting Yi Xi.
âHoly f*ck! Mr. An Lin, were your reborn from the ashes?!â Yi Xi exclaimed in shock.
An Linâs lips twitched. âYes, I was reborn, but my Dao foundation has collapsed from bloodline transfusion⊠Do you have any way to fix this?â
âDo you think Iâm an idiot? You wouldnât be able to contact me via voice transmission talisman if your Dao foundation really has collapsed.â Yi Xi chuckled coldly.
âHmm, looks like youâre not completely beyond help. Itâs one of my friends who is suffering from this condition. Do you have any methods for treatment? State any conditions you have, Iâll satisfy them even if it means giving my life,â An Lin continued.
Yi Xi remained silent for a long while before replying, âI can see youâre very determined about this. My Master just returned to the Tai Chu Continent. Iâll ask if he has a solution, and if he does, Iâll get back to you as soon as possible.â
An Lin drew a sharp intake of breath as excitement glowed in his eyes!
Yi Xiâs Master was none other than Lord Lao Zi, a member of the Daoist Trinity!
Lord Lao Zi also had the title of Grand Supreme Dao Ancestor on the Tai Chu Continent. He was on a higher level than even the Celestial Thearch, and his understanding of cultivation and Dao was unmatched. He would be the perfect person to inquire about things like collapsed Dao foundations.
However, he was often traveling through different realms, and he was someone simply too far away for An Lin to reach.
An Lin was extremely touched that Yi Xi was willing to consult with his Master for his sake.
An Lin cut off the voice transmission after expressing his utmost gratitude to Yi Xi.
After receiving Yi Xiâs promise, An Lin was in a much better mood. He began humming an uplifting tune to himself.
Knock knock knock.
At this moment, someone suddenly began knocking on his door.
âCome in,â An Lin said with a smile.
He thought it was Xu Xiaolan, but it was instead a young woman in green garments who was holding a small tub of hot water in her hands.
âMale Master, Iâve prepared some water for you to wash your face.â The young woman had a light blush on her face, and she seemed to be quite nervous.
An Lin pondered for a moment before recalling that this young woman was the maid named Litte Chun.
âThank you, Litte Chun, put the tub on the table there!â An Lin was extremely pleased with his new title of âMale Masterâ, and he replied in a warm voice.
âOk!â Little Chun nodded obediently, and she stole a worshipping glance at An Lin before taking her leave.
She revered An Lin for his cooking skills and thus volunteered to serve him. She was a bit nervous at first, but her heart was greatly eased after seeing An Linâs warm and agreeable demeanor.
At the same time, she was also hoping that An Lin would teach her some cooking skills once they were on better terms. She would be over the moon if a master chef like An Lin were to teach her a few tricks!
An Lin tidied himself up and put on a new change of clothes before making his way toward Xu Xiaolanâs room.
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