Chapter 757 Xuan Yi's Request

At this moment, Xuan Yi took another deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart. He looked intently at Cao Ying and Dan Chen, his usually calm voice now carrying a hint of earnestness, and even a faint trace of expectation.
"My two young ladies, I won't beat around the bush anymore. I'll get straight to the point. As one of the three giants of the Pill Tower, I represent the Pill Tower and am willing to offer everything as a dowry, hoping that you can spread this method of talisman master cultivation widely within the Pill Tower!"

She took a half step forward, her fingertips clenching slightly, her tone becoming increasingly solemn: "Whatever the Pill Tower can offer, whether it be rare and precious materials, high-grade pill formulas, cultivation resources, power, or status, just say the word! The entire Pill Tower will do everything in its power to satisfy you, without the slightest hesitation!"

At this point, the light in Xuan Yi's eyes intensified, and his speech unconsciously quickened, carrying a hint of urgent persuasion.
"Moreover, once this method spreads, the two of you will become the guides for alchemists and talisman masters in the Pill Tower and even the entire continent! In the future, the Pill Tower's records will surely include a significant entry for you, and your names, along with this earth-shattering innovation, will be praised and revered by generations of cultivators, becoming a great achievement recorded in history!"

She gazed at the two women, her usually stern face now filled with sincerity, even her beautiful features softened by this earnestness.
"This is not only a blessing for the Pill Tower, but also a boon for countless alchemists. I know this method may concern your secrets and opportunities, but I still dare to earnestly request that you grant this request, thus fulfilling the Pill Tower's wish and allowing countless alchemists to break free from their constraints!"

Looking at Xuan Yi's unusually earnest expression, Xuan Kongzi raised his hand to stroke his silver beard, a helpless yet knowing smile playing on his lips, and gently shook his head.

He had known Xuan Yi for over a hundred years and knew her well. He knew that she was always aloof and indifferent, proud and proud. Ordinary things rarely stirred her emotions. Only when mentioning her old lover Yao Chen would she occasionally reveal a different side of herself.

But today, for the sake of this talisman master's cultivation method, she actually shed all her composure and revealed such an eager and earnest appearance, which was truly unprecedented.

However, Xuan Kongzi felt no surprise whatsoever; on the contrary, he fully understood. The importance of this talisman master's method far exceeded what Xuan Yi had just said. Her words were not an exaggeration at all; in fact, they had not fully expressed its astonishing value.

Imagine if this method spread throughout the Pill Tower and even the continent, alchemists would be completely freed from the shackles of "weak combat power," and the entire landscape of the cultivation world would be rewritten. Its far-reaching impact would be far more astonishing than anyone could imagine.

However, looking at Xuan Yi's almost anxious and earnest appearance, Xuan Kongzi subconsciously stroked his long silver beard with his slender fingers, a complex and incomprehensible smile on his lips, and quietly shook his head, but couldn't help but sigh deeply in his heart.

He knew better than anyone that Xuan Yi's fervent, almost scorching request was ultimately nothing but a mirage, and would likely remain unfulfilled.

Xuan Yi could see through the earth-shaking value behind this talisman master's cultivation method, which could shake the foundation of the continent. How could Xuan Kongzi not see through it?

When his apprentice Cao Ying first mentioned the matter of "talisman masters" to him, and then demonstrated her exquisite skills in condensing soul power and maneuvering it with unparalleled skill, his once calm heart was almost stirred into a raging storm. The shock and excitement he felt then were no less than what he felt now in black robes.

He still vividly remembers witnessing Cao Ying use various special techniques based on soul power that day. Disregarding his status as a teacher, he kept Cao Ying questioning him for half a day.

From the cultivation threshold of the Talisman Master's Method to the secrets of manipulating soul power, and even the true origin of this method, he asked about everything, his eagerness almost overflowing.

Even more so, he humbled himself and earnestly begged Cao Ying to open up and spread this talisman master technique within the Pill Tower, so that all the alchemists in the Pill Tower could break free from the shackles of weak combat power.

Cao Ying's attitude remained as firm as a stubborn rock in a mountain stream. She simply told him that this talisman master's method was not something she and Dan Chen had accidentally come to understand, but rather something they had personally passed down from another master, a unique secret technique.

Without the personal permission of the inheritor, they have no right to reveal even a trace of its origins, nor do they have the right to pass on this method without authorization. Otherwise, they would be violating the oath of inheritance, which is absolutely unacceptable both logically and morally.

Despite Xuan Kongzi's persistent pleading and even his shameless attempts to persuade her based on their master-disciple relationship, Cao Ying remained steadfastly and gently shaking her head, refusing to budge an inch. Each pleas were met with fruitless responses, and even the magnanimous Xuan Kongzi couldn't help but feel a sense of helpless disappointment.

Afterwards, Xuan Kongzi never gave up his search. He used all the connections and resources that the Pill Tower had throughout the Central Continent, secretly searched through countless ancient sects' secret texts and ancient books, and even spent a lot of effort to look through the Pill Tower's thousand-year-old sealed records. But in the end, he couldn't find even a trace of "talisman masters".

It was as if this astonishing cultivation method had appeared out of thin air in the world.

He had also tried to subtly inquire about the identity of the inheritor from Cao Ying and Dan Chen more than once, whether he was a reclusive ancient master or a successor of some mysterious sect.
But whenever the topic came up, the two women would tacitly fall silent or cleverly change the subject. The firmness and solemnity between their brows made it impossible for him to press further.

This near-extreme mystery did not quell Xuan Kongzi's curiosity; on the contrary, it shrouded the unseen successor in an increasingly thick fog in his mind, making his curiosity burn even more intensely.

To possess such a heaven-defying method and to train two exceptionally talented women like Cao Ying and Dan Chen to be so outstanding, just what kind of amazing and unfathomable person is that inheritor?

As Xuan Kongzi had predicted, faced with Xuan Yi's almost heartfelt and earnest request, Cao Ying and Dan Chen both showed a hint of undisguised difficulty, their brows furrowed with some hesitation, but in the end, they both shook their heads slightly, their refusal clear and firm.

Cao Ying bowed slightly first, cupping her hands in a respectful greeting to the man in black, her tone respectful but unwavering.
"Senior Xuan Yi, since entering the Pill Tower, I have always been grateful for your and Master Xuan Kongzi's care, and I deeply respect your responsibility as one of the three giants of the Pill Tower, always keeping the rise and fall of the Pill Tower and the well-being of the alchemist community in mind. I deeply agree with every word you just said, and I feel it deeply." "My sister Dan Chen and I have been able to achieve our transformation today entirely thanks to this method. How could we not know its profound value, or understand the earth-shattering changes it can bring to the Pill Tower and to all alchemists in the world?"

After a slight pause, Cao Ying's expression grew even more solemn, her phoenix eyes flashing with an unwavering determination: "If this method of talisman mastery were something we two had painstakingly researched and mastered, or something we stumbled upon as an unclaimed inheritance, we would certainly offer it to the Pill Tower without hesitation, so that this heaven-defying method could benefit all our fellow practitioners, further enhance the glory of the Pill Tower, and allow all alchemists in the world to break free from their shackles and hold their heads high. But the truth is not so. This method was a unique inheritance passed down from someone else without reservation. That is why we swore an oath at the time not to reveal its cultivation method to outsiders."

"Therefore, without that person's personal permission, neither I nor Sister Danchen are qualified to reveal even a single word of the core information about this method, nor would we dare to pass on this inheritance in the slightest."

Cao Ying's voice deepened, carrying a hint of reverence for the oath, "Senior, you have long held a high position and must know the weight of an oath, as well as the true meaning of gratitude and keeping one's word. That person has been kind enough to teach and guide us, how can we betray that heavy trust? This is something we absolutely cannot do, and we hope that you will understand."

As soon as Cao Ying finished speaking, Dan Chen stepped forward gently. She nodded slightly to Xuan Yi, her eyes full of apology, her tone gentle yet firm: "I'm sorry, Senior Xuan Yi. Just as Sister Cao Ying said, this talisman master technique was not created by the two of us. Its ownership has never been in our hands. Naturally, we have no right to decide whether it spreads or not, and we cannot break our promise to that person."

She looked up at Xuan Yi, her clear eyes revealing a sincere expectation, her voice gentle yet firm.
"However, senior, rest assured, although that person is low-key and mysterious, he is by no means a narrow-minded person. If we are fortunate enough to meet him again in the future, Sister Cao Ying and I will do our best to persuade him and convey the demands of the Pill Tower and the expectations of all alchemists in the world. This method can benefit countless alchemists and inject new vitality into the cultivation landscape of the entire continent. Such a great achievement that benefits all people and the world will surely be seriously considered by that person who has the world in his heart, and he will give the Pill Tower and all alchemists in the world a satisfactory answer."

The two women spoke earnestly, neither agreeing reluctantly because of Xuan Yi's status nor being harsh or rude in refusing. Their unwavering commitment to their promises and their gentle consideration for others intertwined, causing Xuan Yi to swallow back the many words of persuasion that were on the tip of his tongue. The eagerness and urgency in his eyes were gradually replaced by a hint of helplessness.

However, the matter of the Talisman Master's method is related to the rise and fall of the Pill Tower, and even more so to the future of alchemists across the entire continent. It is far too important. Xuan Yi's unwillingness in his heart could not be quelled in the end. His eyes still held a bit of stubbornness as he looked at the two women. His throat moved slightly, obviously wanting to give them one last piece of advice.

Just then, Xuan Kongzi, who was standing to the side, saw through her thoughts. He raised his hand to stroke his long, silvery-white beard and slowly spoke, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable certainty: "Xuan Yi, that's enough. There's no need to persuade her anymore."

His gaze swept over Cao Ying and Dan Chen, a knowing smile flashing across his eyes. "I had already humbled myself and pleaded with these two girls countless times, talking about everything from sect inheritance to the well-being of the world, trying every possible way to beg them to relent, but in the end, I was unsuccessful. These two girls may seem gentle, but their stubbornness runs deeper than anyone else's, especially when it comes to keeping their promises. They won't leave any room for negotiation, and no matter how much you say, you may not be able to change their minds."

Upon hearing Xuan Kongzi's words, Xuan Yi opened her mouth, but the words of advice she was about to utter ultimately remained unspoken. She stared blankly at Xuan Kongzi, a hint of realization flashing in her eyes, then sighed softly. The urgency and stubbornness between her brows gradually faded, replaced by a sense of relief and self-deprecation.

Yes, how could she forget? With Xuan Kongzi's discerning eye, how could he not see the astonishing value of this talisman master's method? Given his sense of belonging to the Pill Tower, how could he not care about this matter? Even his painstaking pleading failed to get her wish, so how much confidence could she have with just words? She was too excited just now, her mind and eyes were full of the magnificent scene after the spread of this method, and she forgot such a simple truth, which made her seem a little out of control.

Xuan Yi looked at the two women. Although the urgency in his eyes had faded, his tone still carried a sense of solemn entrustment: "Since that's the case, I suppose that old fellow Xuan Kongzi has 'harassed' you quite a bit before. If I were to pester you again, it would seem impolite."

She paused slightly, her gaze falling on the two women's faces, full of earnest expectation, "But I still want to ask you for one more favor. If we are fortunate enough to meet that senior in the future, I hope you can put in a good word for us and discuss the matter of spreading the method on behalf of the Pill Tower. Whatever that senior wants, whether it is rare and precious materials, high-level pill formulas, or the authority and privileges of the Pill Tower, as long as the Pill Tower can provide it, we will do our utmost to help, even if it means exhausting all our efforts!"

Based on Xuan Yi's speculation, the senior who could create such a unique and heaven-defying method of talisman master cultivation must be an unfathomable master with knowledge and experience far exceeding that of ordinary people.

In terms of soul power alone, he has probably already reached the pinnacle, and his overall cultivation might not be weaker than that elusive ancestor of the Pill Tower.

His willingness to easily pass on this extraordinary inheritance to Cao Ying and Dan Chen suggests that he valued the two women's exceptional talent and temperament, and did not want this supreme method to be buried in the world, unknown and forgotten.

Thinking this way, Xuan Yi still felt regret, but also a bit more relieved. If he really was such a master, he probably wouldn't be too rigid. Perhaps there would be a turning point in the future.

Upon hearing Xuan Yi's earnest entrustment, Cao Ying and Dan Chen both nodded solemnly, their eyes filled with sincere agreement.

The two women truly thought so. They had personally benefited from the profoundness of the talisman master's methods, and naturally hoped that more alchemists could break free from their constraints, making the Pill Tower even stronger.

Hearing Xuan Yi repeatedly address Xiao Ling, whom they had been thinking about day and night, as an unfathomable and peerless old man, a subtle sense of unease arose in the hearts of the two women.

Thinking of Xiao Ling's handsome and refined face, full of youthful spirit, and then comparing it with the stereotypical image of a "senior master," the contrast is truly interesting.

However, none of the four people on the cliff knew that the "senior" whom Xuan Yi had been longing for and revered as an unparalleled master was now riding the wind and speeding toward the direction of the Pill Tower.

Within three to five days, this "senior expert," whom the two women cherished in their hearts and whom the two giants of the Pill Tower longed for, would arrive at the Pill Tower. At that time, the unfinished anticipation on the cliff would finally lead to an unexpected encounter... (End of this chapter)