Chapter 1074: Fire God Ape

“Hosting a visit for your senior friend?”

Lu Xuan couldn’t help but be taken aback.

To him, the Old Sword Serpent before his eyes was an ancient monster, so what kind of mystical being could its friend be?

“But it’s just a monkey that has lived for thousands of years, no need to be nervous.”

The Old Sword Serpent spoke slowly.

“Thousands of years… just?”

Lu Xuan secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.

“That old fellow is named Fire God Ape, the Guardian Beast of the Fire God Palace. I have known it for many years, and we have a bond forged through life and death experiences. It’s rare to see it on ordinary days.”

“This time, it was passing by the Sword Sect’s vicinity and decided to drop in for a visit.”

The Old Sword Serpent said in a muffled voice.

“What would be the Cultivation Realm of Senior Fire God Ape?”

Lu Xuan asked boldly.

“Eighth Grade Demon Beast, but it has stayed in that realm for nearly two thousand years, accumulating terrifying power. Its strength should surpass most cultivators in the Late Nascent Soul Stage.”

“I am keen to host Senior, but I’m worried I may not meet the expectations of the Fire God Ape Senior.”

“That old fellow will stay for a few days. The initial reception will be managed by the Sword Sect, including Jian Huanzhen. When it’s time for my private gathering with it, you will be in charge.”

“The old monkey enjoys Spirit Brew and Spirit Fruit. I have heard that you can brew several High Rank Spirit Brews and you are a Spirit Plant Master;

you should have no problem entertaining the old monkey.”

The Old Sword Serpent chuckled lightly, his two silver-white whiskers fluttering more intensely.

“Very well, I will take responsibility for the event and will provide Senior with the finest quality Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan nodded without hesitation.

The Old Sword Serpent had gifted him the Celestial Veil Vine;

naturally, he had to fulfill the counterpart’s request properly.

According to what he said, the so-called Fire God Ape was a being on the same level as him. Winning its favor might result in some Fortuitous Treasure Item.

With four varieties of Fifth Grade Spirit Brew in hand and an abundance of Fifth Grade Spirit Fruit, holding a small banquet to cater to the two old demon beasts wouldn’t be a problem.

Having inquired further about the Fire God Ape’s preferences, Lu Xuan then bid farewell to the Old Sword Serpent and returned to his Cave Abode.

During this time, he also visited the Heart Sword Lake guesthouse given by True Sword Master Jian Huanzhen, extracting the Thousand Thunder Sword Grass Spirit Seeds that were being nurtured in the Nurturing Xuan Sword Sheath to inspect them one by one.

After a round of selection, perhaps the chances of the Sword Grass Spirit Seeds mutating were inherently low to begin with;

among the twenty-plus Silver White Spirit Seeds, not a single Mutated Spirit Seed was found.

Lu Xuan had no choice but to pull out a multitude of Flying Swords that had been inserted into the scabbard amidst his busy schedule, and once again place the Thousand Thunder Sword Grass Spirit Seeds into the ever-demanding Ancient Sword Sheath.

“It’s cute even though it’s small, just use it to get by for now. Once a few Mutated Spirit Seeds are nurtured, I’ll find you a Giant Sword to really satisfy you.”

Lu Xuan made a big promise to the Nurturing Xuan Sword Sheath, and seeing the Scabbard excitedly tremble, he nodded and left Heart Sword Lake.

Outside the Sword Sect.

Several fiery red streaks of light crossed the sky, arriving ten miles outside of the Ten Directions Annihilation Sword Array.

There, three Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Sword Sect were waiting.

“Greetings to Senior Fire God Ape! Elder Yan! And all fellow Daoists!”

The fiery figures stopped, and the silhouettes of one ape and five humans appeared in front of the three Nascent Souls from the Sword Sect.

The leader was a tall, elder figure with a reddish visage. Breathing in and out, one could faintly sense the fiery breath being exhaled, his presence deep and oceanic. He was none other than the Late Nascent Soul Stage Elder Yan Liuquan of the Fire God Palace.

Among the other four were two Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivators;

the two younger ones hadn’t reached the Nascent Soul Stage by a hair, likely the rising stars of the Fire God Palace.

In their midst stood a monkey as tall as a man, fiery red all over, as if a mystical fire quietly burned within it, ready to erupt with an immense aura of fire spirit at any moment.

“Fellow Xu, it’s been many years since we last met, and your elegance has only grown.”

“This time, our visit to the Sword Sect is simply to let Senior Fire God Ape see its old friend, Elder Sword Serpent. Please, keep things simple.”

Yan Liuquan said with a smile,

“Ha ha, Elder Yan is too polite, the Sword Sect has already prepared a feast. Let’s first welcome the Fire God Ape and a few fellow daoists to freshen up after their journey.”

A middle-aged man, with a scholarly demeanor, said with a smile.

The Fire God Ape was standing casually to the side, occasionally sticking its finger in its ear and fiddling around.

Seeing the two still exchanging pleasantries with each other, an impatient expression appeared on its face.

“Quick, take me to see that old long snake, and see how much longer it has until it kicks the bucket!”

It interrupted loudly.

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

Yan Liuquan gave a sheepish smile, “Fellow Xu, please forgive us, the Fire God Ape has always been this straightforward, and actually has a very good relationship with Elder Sword Serpent.”

“I understand. Elder Yan need not worry.”

The scholarly cultivator replied with a smile, already well aware of the Fire God Ape’s temperament.

The group entered into a magnificent palace within the Sword Palace.

Inside the palace, everything was extravagantly and richly decorated, with all sorts of Spirit Fruits and Spirit Brews everywhere. There were more than a dozen Nascent Soul True Monarchs patiently waiting.

In the middle, Old Sword Serpent had shrunk its body down countless times and was sitting cross-legged in front of a white jade table.

“The old guy hasn’t kicked it yet? Then my trip was in vain?”

The Fire God Ape grinned and laughed, instantly appearing by the side of Old Sword Serpent.

“How could I bear to leave now without taking care of your old monkey carcass?”

Old Sword Serpent said faintly while savoring a cup of True Sword Elixir on the table.

Yan Liuquan and the others subsequently entered into the great hall, greeting Old Sword Serpent and the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Sword Sect one by one.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone began to enjoy the Spirit Fruits and Spirit Brews on the table.

“Fellow Xu, this must be the renowned True Sword Elixir of the Sword Sect, right? I heard that even within the Sword Sect itself, few can brew it nowadays. I didn’t expect to have the good fortune to taste such a fine drink today.”

Yan Liuquan drank a sip of the silvery Sword Liquid, carefully savoring the subtle sword energy blending into the Spiritual Liquid, which brought a unique sensation, and couldn’t help but praise.

“If Elder Yan likes it, you can take a few bottles with you when you leave.”

The scholarly cultivator said with a smile.

With Lu Xuan’s continuous supply of True Sword Elixir, this Fifth Grade Spirit Brew, while still precious, had become less difficult to obtain.

“Good! Then thank you very much, Fellow Xu.”

Yan Liuquan quickly expressed his gratitude.

“This True Sword Elixir is passable;

it has a strong kick, perfect for rinsing the mouth.”

The Fire God Ape and Old Sword Serpent occupied a corner by themselves, downing a full cup of True Sword Elixir in one gulp and said with nonchalance.

“But is this what you eat regularly at the Sword Sect? Looking at this, you’ll probably not live many more years.”

A sneer appeared on its face.

“This is just a simple banquet;

it’s not fit for public display in the Sword Sect.”

“Seeing as I know you, this country bumpkin of an old monkey, I’ll take you out for a private meal tomorrow. Let me show you what grandeur a Great Sect has.”

Provoked by his naturally mocking old friend, the usually amiable Old Sword Serpent also became a bit sharper with his words.

“Well, I’ll be waiting to see that. If you can’t satisfy me, heh heh…”

A cunning smile appeared on the face of the Fire God Ape.

“After you kick it, I will, after a hundred years, a thousand years, be dancing on your grave.”