Shen Jizi asked indifferently, "Oh, what is so important that you had to come and tell me personally?"
Xiao Jie said solemnly, "Master Hongchen is dead, and the Immortal Prohibition on Konglao Mountain has also disappeared. Now, the legacy of the Ancient Qi Refining Skill is completely ended."
Shen Jizi’s expression did not change much upon hearing this, but his eyes showed a bit of emotion.
"Haha, so it is, I suppose it is about time.
No banquet lasts forever; a mortal’s life is like a fleeting glimpse of a white horse passing by, vanishing in the blink of an eye. Even someone like Master Hongchen, an Ancient Qi Refiner, is still just a mortal in the end.
Well, I know about this matter now. You’ve gone to trouble for this journey."
Suddenly, he smiled, "But it seems that the legacy of the Ancient Qi Refiner hasn’t ended, has it? Haven’t you also learned the Qi Refining Skill?"
Xiao Jie said, "This is the second matter I wish to speak to the Immortal about. There’s a problem with my Qi Refining Skill. Even though I’ve reached the Tenth Level and am at the critical moment of Ascension to Immortality, I still can’t ascend. It’s quite distressing.
That’s why I’ve come to seek enlightenment from the Immortal."
Shen Jizi looked up and down at Xiao Jie a few times but couldn’t help but laugh, "How can you ascend with that demonic aura all over you? Consider yourself lucky not to have turned into a demon. Let me guess, did you not use some crooked Evil Technique given by Master Hongchen?
Haha, seeking immortality, there’s no shortcut in this world."
"I ask the Immortal to enlighten me, is there any way to remedy my situation?"
Shen Jizi nodded slightly, "To remedy it is actually not difficult. As long as you wash away the demon power in your body with the water of the Heavenly Spring Jade Liquid, you can naturally ascend.
Or, you could find a cultivation method of the Demon Immortals, and re-cultivate as a member of the Demon Race, you can also become immortal. But it would be a bit more troublesome.
However, these things can’t be done now, even if you know about them. What does it matter? The Immortal Road in this world is long severed, this isn’t just talk.
Such as Heavenly Spring Jade Liquid, such as Demon Immortal Methods, can no longer be found in the Mortal World."
Yet Xiao Jie keenly caught the key point in Shen Jizi’s words.
"Cannot be found in the Mortal World, meaning they can be found outside?"
Shen Jizi did not hide it, "Correct, to tell the truth, I happen to have quite a few on hand, but what of it? First, you can’t find me here, second, even if you do, why should I help you?"
As long as it can be remedied, ah, Xiao Jie had predicted such a response long ago to Shen Jizi’s questions.
He casually flipped his notes to the third page.
Earnestly said, "Immortal, please listen. The world today is in turmoil, demons emerge, evil dominates, the people face the danger of devastation, all beings face the threat of overturning.
All my life, I have aspired to quell the chaos and give the world a bright and peaceful era. However, my skills are inadequate. I thought obtaining the power of an Immortal could accomplish this great task. Alas, the Demon Star blocked my path, forcing me to seek guidance from the Immortal.
Even if the Immortal doesn’t care for me personally, might you still extend a hand in consideration of the common folk and their plight? I do not seek help for myself alone, but for the sake of all people."
Shen Jizi, upon hearing this, burst into laughter, "Hahaha, what a pure-hearted hero and warrior of great ambition. Your speech, regardless of its truth, indeed carries an air of aspiration and power. If I had heard such words three thousand years ago, I might have been moved to pull you into our ranks and rescue this filthy world together.
But... now, we Immortals have long since stopped meddling with worldly affairs. This world will end someday, why waste the effort?
Your lofty reasoning can’t convince me."
Alright then, as expected it’s not that simple. These Immortals have no sense of mission, entirely a lot of layabouts.
Fortunately, he already had a plan in place.
To draw an Immortal into action and get them to help, only two things matter: the word "karma" and benefits directly related to the Immortal.
So, we must find a way to involve them.
Xiao Jie quickly turned to the fifth page. Updates are released by novel•fire.net
Then, he laughed heartily, "Hahaha, why play the fool with me, Immortal? Though the Immortals are reluctant to admit it, I can see that you do care about the common people and the fate of this world. Otherwise, why would you secretly set up so many back-ups for the future? Clearly, you’re playing a big game of chess."
The Shen Jizi listened with confusion, "What do you mean by this talk? I can’t quite understand. Secret arrangements? A big game of chess?"
Xiao Jie chuckled, "The treasures hidden in Luoxue Valley and the students of the Immortal Road, are these not arrangements by the Immortals?
And the Foolish Taoist, Mad Taoist, and Evil Man who roam the world, aren’t they also emissaries sent by the Immortals?"
Shen Jizi became further puzzled, "The treasures in Luoxue Valley—oh, you’re talking about that. Those are just some remnants we left behind when we left the Mortal World, meant as a casual diversion, leaving some useless Cultivation Techniques and treasures there. It’s nothing like a setup, just a game of amusement.
As for what you say about the Foolish Taoist, Mad Taoist, Evil Man, I genuinely don’t know what you’re talking about."
"Haha, the Immortal truly likes to play dumb, but unfortunately, the Three Heavenly Books and the text on the Stele have already explained everything."
Shen Jizi frowned, "What about the text on the Stele, what are these Three Heavenly Books?"
(Hmm, it turns out Shen Jizi really doesn’t know about the Unnamed Taoist Scripture? It seems Wuming Taoist is operating secretly; very well, just the opportunity I needed to maneuver.)