Chapter 952: 950: Are you still missing a Guardian?

Chapter 952: Chapter 950: Are you still missing a Guardian?

“I’m not familiar with these little guys you’re talking about.”

Old Sword Serpent appeared contemplative, shook its head, and spoke slowly.

“However, I can give you a token. With it, you can go to the Spirit Beast Hall to inquire about their whereabouts and enter the Sect’s Blessed Land to look for them.”

As soon as the words ended, a streak of white light shot out from its mouth and stopped in front of Lu Xuan.

The spiritual light faded, revealing a white jade token.

Carved on the token was a slender Flood Dragon that looked incredibly lifelike, slowly swimming along the edges, which on closer inspection, shared some resemblance with the Sword Serpent.

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“Thank you, Senior.”

Lu Xuan accepted the token and expressed his gratitude with a bow.

After returning to his Cave Abode, he checked the numerous Sword Grasses in the Spirit Field and then headed to the Sword Palace.

Inside the Sword Sect were many great halls, and Lu Xuan walked directly into the Spirit Beast Hall.

“Brother, are you looking to rent or purchase a Spirit Beast?”

While Lu Xuan was surveying the surroundings of the great hall, a wild-looking young girl approached him and asked proactively.

“Sister, hello. I’m Lu Xuan from Huanzhen Sword Peak. I would like to inquire about the whereabouts of a few Spirit Beasts. Could you inform me?” Lu Xuan asked with a smile.

“Brother, please ask. I won’t withhold any information.”

“The three Spirit Beasts are the White Jade Sky Monkey, the Mysterious Sky Luan Bird, and an Old Dragon Turtle,”

“They share one thing in common, they were all transferred here from the Cloud Void Domain more than eighty years ago, where the White Jade Sky Monkey and the Mysterious Sky Luan Bird were both young beasts at that time.”

“Transferred from the Sky Sword Sect in the Cloud Void Domain… I do have some recollection of that.”

The girl’s dark pupils quickly shifted.

“The Mysterious Sky Luan Bird… Because of its extremely fast speed and possession of some teleportation ability, if I remember correctly, it was taken as a mount by a Late Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator from Chong Xu Sword Peak.”

“As for the White Jade Sky Monkey and the Dragon Turtle, both are raised within the Sect’s Blessed Land and occasionally appear within the Sect.”

The Mysterious Sky Luan Bird was taken as a mount?

Lu Xuan’s expression froze for a moment.

Regardless, being taken as a mount by a Late Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator was also a good outcome for the Mysterious Sky Luan Bird.

“May I inquire, Sister, I have a token given to me by an Elder Sword Serpent of Huanzhen Sword Peak. Would it be possible for me to use it to enter the Sect’s Blessed Land and visit those two Spirit Beast friends?”

He took out the white jade token and waved it in front of the girl.

“There should be no problem, but I still need to ask for instructions from my uncle.”

The girl looked at the token, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

She took the token and led Lu Xuan to an Early Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.

After the Nascent Soul Cultivator verified Lu Xuan’s origin, purpose, and the authenticity of the token, he instructed the girl to accompany Lu Xuan to the Sect’s Blessed Land.

The two reached the upper floors of the great hall and arrived at a room painted with countless array patterns.

“Brother Lu, the Blessed Land is located within the Void and nurtures quite a few Guardian Spirit Beasts. This Teleportation Array can transport us into it.”

As the girl activated the Formation, she continuously spoke to Lu Xuan.

The array patterns lit up, and an irresistible force transported Lu Xuan into a Chaotic Spatial Realm.

Moments later, a firm sensation came from beneath his feet.

Before Lu Xuan could take a good look around, a Primordial Infant True Monarch flew over.

After checking the two, he permitted them to delve deeper.

“Brother Lu, there were quite a few Spirit Beasts that came from the Sky Sword Sect back then.”

“Among them, the White Jade Sky Monkey and the young Mysterious Sky Luan Bird you mentioned have both developed quite well.”

“That Monkey’s combat power is astonishing; it has fought many Spirit Beasts, large and small, within the Blessed Land, and I have a rather deep impression of it.”

“The Mysterious Sky Luan Bird, due to its unique talents, attracted the interest of several Nascent Soul uncles, and eventually, it fell into the hands of an uncle from Chong Xu Sword Peak.”

“As for the Old Dragon Turtle, I am not too familiar with it, only knowing that it’s rather mysterious. It usually keeps a very low profile, preferring to stay in its own Cave Abode.”

“Seems like there are two White Jade Sky Monkeys, but the older one perished in an accident while following a disciple on an outing.”

The girl informed Lu Xuan of news that took him by surprise as they sped through the towering mountains.

“Old White Ape died?”

Sorrow stirred in Lu Xuan’s heart.

He had gotten along rather well with that old White Ape, even obtaining a Heart Ape Fruit Spirit Seed from it. He hadn’t expected it to meet with an accident and pass away.

“We’re here.”

“Sure enough, that White Jade Sky Monkey is sparring with another Spirit Beast.”

Intense battle sounds were coming from the distance in the woods.

A Tiger Demon over ten feet tall leapt out of the boundless forest, wielding a sharp broadsword and with eyes full of fierce, murderous energy, exuding an overwhelming presence.

Hot on its heels was a giant ape, also over ten feet tall.

Its entire body was like white jade, with crimson eyes, and its pure white fur radiated a gleaming spiritual light that fluttered wildly in the wind. It held a staff with unique patterns, also possessing a formidable might.

The two giant beasts fought fiercely, leaping and tumbling into each other, causing the Large Spirit Trees in the forest to fall in swathes.

A helpless expression appeared on the girl’s face as she took out a long flute Magic Artifact and gently blew into it.

An odd sound rang through the entire woods, bringing the raucous commotion to an abrupt halt.

“Little Monkey, come here, your old friend is here!”

The girl called out loudly into the depths of the forest.

A streak of white light shot over, seemingly about to plunge into the girl’s arms. Upon seeing Lu Xuan, it veered in a bizarre curve, coming to a stop in front of him.

“Lu Xuan?”

The White Jade Sky Monkey spoke in a coarse voice, its crystal-like red jade eyes filled with surprise.

“It’s me.”

“Little Monkey, it’s been a long time.”

A smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s face.

Now, the White Jade Sky Monkey had transformed into a size of three feet tall, losing the terrifying might it had just displayed and instead giving off an exquisite and adorable impression.

If one weren’t aware of its temperament, they could easily be deceived by its appearance.

“Wow! I’ve missed you so much!”

The White Jade Sky Monkey pounced on Lu Xuan, wrapping its arms tightly around him.

“You missed my Spirit Fruits, right?”

Lu Xuan couldn’t help but make a sly comment to himself.

“You’re at the Golden Core Late Stage already? You’ve grown even faster than me!”

After calming down, the White Jade Sky Monkey instantly noticed something odd about Lu Xuan’s aura.

After all, it had the potential to grow into a seventh-grade Spirit Beast. They were quite different in strength when they parted ways, but now, upon meeting again, Lu Xuan’s Cultivation Level seemed to be even stronger.

“Purely by chance, purely by chance.”

Lu Xuan responded vaguely.

Then, taking out several lotus seeds of mixed silver and crimson colors from his Storage Bag.

“These are Spiritual Fruits I’ve cultivated. It’s a variety you haven’t tasted before, so give it a try.”

Before the White Jade Sky Monkey could react, he took out a bottle of Spirit Brew.

“This Spirit Brew is called Ape Demon Wine, and there are only three bottles left. It suits the White Jade Sky Monkeys quite well. Since it’s been so long, I’ll let you have a taste.”

“Fourth grade, even fifth-rank Lotus Seeds!”

“And this Ape Demon Wine, where did you get it?”

“Lu Xuan, are you lacking a Guardian Spirit Beast for your Cave Abode?”

Upon seeing the Thunderstorm Lotus Seeds and Pure Yang Golden Lotus Seeds, and the Ape Demon Wine, the Little White Ape’s eyes nearly popped out.

“What kind of life have I been living before?”