Chapter 964: After the Nascent Soul

“Senior Sister, this treasure item has a fate with you.”

An odd voice echoed within Lu Xuan’s Cave Abode.

The White Jade Sky Monkey was smiling as it spoke to a beautiful female Cultivator.

The woman carefully put away the Shadow Stone, looking curiously at the Little White Ape, wondering why it had behaved that way.

“Senior Sister Ye, this Spirit Beast of mine has been poorly disciplined and can be quite mischievous;

please forgive its behavior.”

Lu Xuan Laughed as he explained to the attractive female Cultivator.

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“It’s all right. Thank you, Junior Brother Lu, for selling me a Shadow Stone. It’s getting late;

I’ll take my leave now.”

The woman’s smile bloomed like a flower, clearly in a very happy mood.

After she left, Lu Xuan returned to the courtyard and glared fiercely at the Little White Ape.

“Don’t make me slap you at the happiest time.”

The creature had heard this phrase several times before and had even learned to respond promptly.

“Master, I was wrong;

I won’t do it again.”

The Little White Ape hurriedly threw itself at Lu Xuan’s feet, clinging tightly to his calves.

“I just thought it was really fun to say that sentence, and when I saw that scene just now, it slipped out.”

The White Jade Sky Monkey cringed, trying to explain in a pinched voice.

“Don’t let there be a next time.”

Lu Xuan only pretended to be angry and didn’t really take it to heart.

“Sure thing! Don’t worry, Master;

I won’t tell any of your fellow disciples.”

The Little White Ape grinned, revealing a set of large, pearly white teeth.

“Smart of you.”

Lu Xuan dropped the statement and went back into his house.

The seven Shadow Stones he had obtained from Heart Sword Lake had been sold off one by one, with prices ranging from one thousand six to seven hundred Sword Marks, bringing in over ten thousand Sword Marks in total.

“I should be able to exchange for a Seventh Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed at the Spiritual Plant Hall now.”

“I didn’t expect such a rich harvest from just one visit to the Heart Sword Lake.”

Lu Xuan was in high spirits.

However, even within the Sword Sect, a Seventh Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed was extremely rare, and it wasn’t just a matter of having enough Sword Marks to make the exchange.

One either needed to be at the Nascent Soul Realm or have made great contributions to the Dongxuan Sword Sect.

The Method of Seed Condensation with the Sword Grass Sword Gourd had already been rewarded with ten thousand Sword Marks, and there were additional rewards to come, but he currently was not eligible to exchange for a Seventh Grade Sword Grass Spirit Seed.

“However, I could inquire about the descendants of that deceased Primordial Infant True Monarch from Heart Sword Lake. If luck is on my side, maybe I can resolve the obsessions in the Sword Spirit and obtain that rare Sword Spirit.”

Lu Xuan suddenly thought.

Among the several Sword Spirits he had encountered in the depths of Heart Sword Lake, all had deep obsessions, and the one most likely to end up in his hands was the Sword Spirit concerned for its descendants.

As long as he could successfully find its descendants and use some methods to resolve the obsessions, then the next time he had a chance to enter Heart Sword Lake, he could obtain the Sword Spirit transformed from the obsessions of that Primordial Infant True Monarch.

With this in mind, he arrived at Mo Yuanfeng’s Cave Abode.

Mo Yuanfeng was in the Early Nascent Soul Stage Realm and was also a True Sword Disciple of the Sword Sect, so it would be relatively simple to inquire about the descendants of that Nascent Soul Cultivator.

“Senior Brother Mo, Lu Xuan has come to visit.”

As soon as Lu Xuan’s words fell, Mo Yuanfeng came out with a smile to greet him.

“A rare guest, a rare guest, Junior Brother Lu, please come in quickly.”

“Sorry to disturb Senior Brother’s cultivation.”

“Where’s that coming from, Junior Brother Lu? There’s no need for such courtesies between us brothers.”

Mo Yuanfeng smiled and invited Lu Xuan into the Cave Abode.

The two chatted casually for a bit, and then Lu Xuan got straight to the point.

“Senior Brother Mo, may I inquire about something from you?”

“Oh?” Junior Brother, please speak. Your senior brother shall withhold no knowledge.”

Mo Yuanfeng held Lu Xuan in high regard, both residing at Huanzhen Sword Peak. Lu Xuan’s divine proficiency in Spiritual Plant Brewing and Talisman Making had earned him the heavy favor of the True Sword Master and promised him a limitless future.

Moreover, Lu Xuan’s generosity in freely giving away Upper Class Spirit Brew without asking for Spirit Stones had also made Mo Yuanfeng keen on getting to know him.

“Senior Brother, may you know of an Elder named Chen Xiaobai from the Sword Sect many years ago?”

Lu Xuan asked softly after a moment of consideration.

“Elder Chen Xiaobai of the Early Nascent Soul Stage Realm passed away over two thousand years ago at the Sword Sect due to the exhaustion of his life span.”

“Why is Junior Brother interested in such a distant matter?”

After a brief reply, Mo Yuanfeng asked with a slight furrow of his brow.

“During a chance encounter in the Cloud Void Domain, I stumbled upon an opportunity closely related to the late Elder Chen Xiaobai to whom I’ve never had the privilege of meeting. I am deeply grateful.”

“Therefore, I came to inquire about the descendants of Elder Chen from Senior Brother to see if there is any opportunity to express my gratitude.”

Lu Xuan fabricated casually.

“I see.”

Mo Yuanfeng nodded with a sudden realization.

Previously, when he encountered Lu Xuan at the Liyang Dao Sect, they speculated that Lu Xuan must have acquired a treasure from a Sword Sect Cultivator, as this was the only way to explain his profound mastery over Sword Talismans and Sword Grass.

Today, it seemed confirmed by Lu Xuan himself.

However, as someone who had reached the Core Formation Realm, Mo Yuanfeng knew that every Cultivator harbored numerous secrets, so he didn’t pry further.

“Junior Brother is truly kind-hearted to have such thoughts. I must admit, I’m not as commendable.”

Mo Yuanfeng showed a hint of embarrassment.

He questioned himself, if he were in Lu Xuan’s place, he would keep it a secret forever, not disclosing the fact that he’d obtained a treasure from a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

“It might be considered fulfilling an old wish,” Lu Xuan said vaguely.

“Alright, Junior Brother, please wait a moment, I will immediately inquire about the descendants of Elder Chen.”

Mo Yuanfeng nodded, sitting cross-legged.

In less than a short while, he opened his eyes, a sharp glint fleeting across his gaze.

“I asked a fellow sect member who is knowledgeable in this area. I now have a general understanding of Elder Chen’s descendants, though it seems their current situation is not very good.”

Mo Yuanfeng spoke gravely.

“Please enlighten me, Senior Brother,” Lu Xuan said eagerly.

“It is said that when Elder Chen passed away, he left behind several offspring, one of whom cultivated up to the Condensing Pill Realm.”

“Over time, the Chen family’s descendants prospered and, with the help of the treasures left by the Elder, many broke through to the Condensing Pill Realm.”

“Unfortunately, none could successfully advance to Nascent Soul.”

“As generations passed, the Chen family slowly declined, and in the current generation, within the many families of the Sword Sect, they are considered quite ordinary.”

“Due to the gradual decline in status within the Sword Sect, the previous Family Head left and settled in a city not far from the Sword Sect, starting a new venture.”

“By maintaining relations with the Sword Sect and attending to its various tasks, they managed to sustain the family.”

“Now, the Chen family has only one Elder at the Mid-term of the Nascent Soul stage whose remaining lifespan is likely not much.”

“Additionally, among the younger generation, there is a promising youth currently practicing in the outer gate of the Sword Sect. Under the age of seventy, he possesses a Foundation Establishment Mid-term cultivation base and is expected to break through to the Condensing Pill Realm.”

Mo Yuanfeng provided detailed information to Lu Xuan.

“Do you have the specific details about that disciple?”

Lu Xuan asked quietly. To possess the Sword Spirit, he needed to find the offspring of that Primordial Infant True Monarch and gain the acknowledgment of the lingering attachment.

For this, parting with a little treasure was of no consequence.

Of course, it had to be done gradually, as giving away treasures carelessly could raise suspicions.