I Have a Compass for Opportunity

"Speaking of Outer Sect disciples, no one’s cave array can compare to mine, it can be called the top formation of the Outer Sect."

With this formation, Liou Yuan doesn’t need to carry the Profound Yin Cold Marrow Stone when going out; leaving it in the cave is the safest.

After finishing everything, Liou Yuan returned to the cave to freshen up, then dressed in a tidy light yellow long robe and went out, heading straight for the top of the Fifth Peak.

He wants to visit Fang Yu, which was planned before his seclusion.

Fang Yu’s duty is the guide of the Fifth Peak of the Outer Sect, can be considered as stationed Foundation Establishment of the Outer Sect, so he can be found without entering the Inner Sect.

Liou Yuan doesn’t know how many times he has seen Fang Yu himself, but it’s his first time visiting Fang Yu’s cave.

Fortunately, Fang Yu is quite famous, so any Outer Sect disciple asked on the Fifth Peak can give a rough location.

Liou Yuan climbed along the steep mountain wall of the Fifth Peak and finally found Fang Yu’s cave abode at the snowy peak.

Though called a cave, it is actually a simple yet elegant square courtyard.

When Liou Yuan knocked and entered, two servant disciples serving Fang Yu were sweeping the snow outside with brooms.

One of them, called Zhou Shu, had met Liou Yuan before; he delivered merit point rewards when Liou Yuan was cultivating at Xiaopei Mountain.

Upon seeing Liou Yuan, Zhou Shu immediately dropped his broom and enthusiastically invited him inside to sit.

Who in the Outer Sect doesn’t know Liou Yuan? He’s Mr. Liou’s younger brother. Just some days ago, Mr. Liou killed the Treasure Pavilion’s shopkeeper with a single sword for his brother.

This caused quite a stir among the Five Peaks of the Outer Sect.

And the friendship between Liou Zhen and Fang Yu is not a secret in the Outer Sect.

Liou Yuan visiting Fang Yu, Zhou Shu considered only natural.

After brewing a pot of hot tea for Liou Yuan, Zhou Shu went to invite Fang Yu.

Fang Yu’s job as a guide is relaxed, only needing to monitor the cultivation growth of the Outer Sect disciples, focus on disciplining the Ninth Layer disciples, and report those close to breaking through to the Foundation Establishment to the sect.

And during the breakthrough of Outer Sect disciples to Foundation Establishment, he is responsible for guiding them into the Inner Sect.

Despite being confined due to Liou Yuan’s aptitude matter, it causes him no impact.

"Mr. Yu remains as refined as ever." Upon seeing Fang Yu face to face, Liou Yuan quickly stood up with a smile and a cordial greeting.

"Being idle all day, what refinement can there be?" Fang Yu waved to indicate Liou Yuan to sit, calmly seating himself as well.

"Yet you, lad, have already reached the Eighth Layer, the fastest among the five-star Star Acupoint batch."

"Haha, it seems I lucked out."

Liou Yuan’s cultivation progress certainly couldn’t escape Fang Yu’s attention; as the guide, the quicker the disciples improve, the more rewards he gets.

Laughing twice heartily, Fang Yu swept a glance at Liou Yuan, initially thinking he came because of his brother, Liou Zhen, and said directly: "Don’t worry about Liou Zhen; that lad has faced bigger storms, mere Erosion Land can’t harm him."

"In three months, he’ll be jumping around freely again."

After the battle at Spirit Ascension Platform, Liou Zhen’s momentum was strong, even Zhao Zhuoran, though a Protector, had to speak thoughtfully to avoid offending such a potential-filled Inner Sect disciple.

Only Fang Yu’s tone remained unchanged, reflecting their extraordinary relationship.

"Mr. Yu’s words are never doubted by me; I didn’t come today for my brother’s matter." Liou Yuan immediately stated his purpose, reaching into his chest to take out the Purifying Nether Stone Marrow, placing it on the tea table between them.

The fist-sized Purifying Nether Stone Marrow was crystal clear, with the luster inside like flames rising and swirling.

Upon seeing it for the first time, Fang Yu’s eyes lit up, asking eagerly: "Where did you get this?"

"This time during the Outer Sect trial in Erosion Land, I accidentally picked it up in a valley, feeling it’s extraordinary, I specially came to have Mr. Yu take a look."

Liou Yuan didn’t tell the truth, glossing over the origin of the Purifying Nether Stone Marrow, then looked at Fang Yu with a meaningful smile.

While asking for guidance, actually Fang Yu seemed already moved by the Purifying Nether Stone Marrow.

Once Fang Yu spoke up, Liou Yuan was ready to give it, repaying the favor owed over the years.

When asking Fang Yu for help in the future, Fang Yu wouldn’t feel always indebted.

Fang Yu mumbled: "Isn’t this the Foundation Establishment’s Star Erosion Stone Bead! And it’s one of the rare ones stimulated to produce the Purifying Fire Stone Bead."

"Can such a thing be found in Erosion Land?"

As he spoke, Fang Yu reached for the Purifying Nether Stone Marrow, examining it closely. Once confirmed, he explained its usage to Liou Yuan.

It indeed matched what the Fixed Star Compass said; it enhances Foundation Establishment Cultivation.

If refined into an elixir, the effect would be even better.

"No concealing from you, this greatly benefits me, set a price, sell it to me." Fang Yu was indeed tempted, gazing at the Purifying Nether Stone Marrow with fervor.

He is Earth Acupoint; fire gives birth to earth, thus the Purifying Nether Stone Marrow benefits him as much as a Fire Acupoint Foundation Establishment.

Enhancing Foundation Establishment Cultivation is exceedingly difficult.

And elixirs boosting Foundation Establishment cultivation are exceedingly pricey, even for Inner Sect members like Fang Yu, they can’t buy freely.

With a Spiritual Object just right to boost his cultivation, he wouldn’t let it slip away.

"Hehe, no need to discuss selling, Mr. Yu can take it if he wants. Both my brother and I are Water Acupoint, this Spiritual Object isn’t fit for us."

"If Mr. Yu still feels indebted, next time you encounter something suitable for my brother and me, just supplement it."

"Considering Mr. Yu’s relationship with my brother, these count for nothing."

Liou Yuan chuckled, voicing his planned words.

Gift-giving needs skill too, in his past life Liou Yuan understood this due to his father’s influence.

Sure enough, upon hearing this Fang Yu was relieved, pocketed the Purifying Nether Stone Marrow, laughing: "Certainly, my brother and I are life and death allies, owe you a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, next suitable find will make up for it."

Liou Yuan grinned widely in agreement, his purpose for the visit fulfilled.

Liou Yuan drank some more tea, discussing his wish to join the Disciplinary Hall with Fang Yu.

Seeking an Inner Sect disciple’s opinion.

"Disciplinary Hall has significant power, but significant power comes with significant responsibility too."

"I am the Fifth Peak’s guide, responsible for registering the annual death roster of the Fifth Peak’s disciples; one third of them are from the Disciplinary Hall."

Fang Yu looked at Liou Yuan deeply, advising: "You have Liou Zhen in the Inner Sect looking out for you, there’s no need to take risks there."

Liou Yuan sipped tea and explained: "I’m from the sword path, mastery of swordsmanship requires refining in real combat. Throughout the Outer Sect of Five Extremes Mountain, only the Disciplinary Hall suits me."

Actually, Liou Yuan only spoke half.

Refining swordsmanship with felons is just one aspect.

He has the Fixed Star Compass and will surely leave Five Extremes Mountain often.

Only as a Disciplinary Hall disciple can he have the freedom to come and go from the Five Extremes Mountain freely.