Chapter 897 - 687: Journey to Qin Country
All cultivators passing through this checkpoint from Wei Country into Qin must verify their identities and register.
With Yang Yunzhao personally leading the way, Shen Xuan presented the replica "Golden Sun Sect" waist token, and the process went exceptionally smoothly.
The cultivator guarding the checkpoint examined it briefly, saw that the Yang Family vouched for him, and waved them through.
The spaceship ascended once more, crossing the mighty pass, truly entering the territory of Qin Country.
Before long, Yang Yunzhao came to the cabin and invited, with hands cupped in respect: "Fellow Daoist Shen, the Patriarch has heard of your visit and is delighted, wishing to have a face-to-face discussion. Would you be available now?"
"Invited by Patriarch Yang, how could I dare decline?"
Shen Xuan stood up with a smile.
"Just as well, I also wish to pay my respects to Patriarch Yang."
He understood in his heart.
The Yang Family conducted their affairs with great method.
They only extended an invitation after he formally entered the country with all requirements fulfilled.
And the one making the introduction was the current Patriarch, not the Young Master.
This formality and patience were a testament to their sincerity and the importance they placed on him.
The spaceship traveled through the clouds, the landscape below gradually revealing Qin Country’s distinctive ruggedness and vastness.
Shen Xuan tidied up his magic robe and headed towards the main cabin with Yang Yunzhao.
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"Please, Fellow Daoist Shen."
Yang Yunzhao led Shen Xuan into the spaceship’s most central compartment.
The decor here was not lavish, but it exuded an ancient charm.
Several faded landscape paintings hung on the walls, and the desks were made of dense ebony, emitting a faint, fresh fragrance.
This was the area of the entire Tier Three spaceship where the Spiritual Qi was the purest and most abundant.
Two people were already inside the cabin.
Sitting in the main seat was a well-rounded elder, his complexion ruddy, with kind eyes and eyebrows.
If not for the faint pressure of fake pill cultivation emanating from him, he might be mistaken for a wealthy leisurely gentleman.
This was the current Patriarch of the Yang Family, Yang Shengguang.
Beside him stood a young girl, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a delicate oval face, fair skin, and eyes clear as water.
A faint aura of Water Spiritual Qi surrounded her, her cultivation still shallow, only at Qi Cultivation Third Layer.
Seeing Shen Xuan enter, the young girl slightly bowed and curiously glanced over him, before lowering her eyes again.
"Shen Yan, a disciple of the Golden Sun Sect from Song Country, greets Patriarch Yang."
Shen Xuan cupped his hands in a complete display of etiquette.
"Mr. Shen, no need for such formality,"
Yang Shengguang laughed warmly, his voice rich and comforting.
"This is my daughter, Yunqiao. Yunqiao, why not greet Fellow Daoist Shen?"
The young girl, Yang Yunqiao, bowed again, her voice soft: "Yunqiao greets Senior Shen."
Shen Xuan nodded in return, his expression unchanging.
"I heard from Zhao’er that Mr. Shen comes from the Golden Sun Sect in Song Country?"
Yang Shengguang spoke with a calm tone, and as he talked, a gentle yet investigative fake pill Divine Sense swept over like mercury.
"Indeed."
Shen Xuan answered openly, his body relaxed, showing no resistance.
Inside, his Ice Technique Golden Core was sealed, further stabilized by the Exotic Treasure, Heaven-Covering Stone, combined with the secret techniques of Thousand Transformations and Concealing Breath.
Even at this close distance,
with Yang Shengguang’s fake pill realm cultivation, he could not detect any anomalies.
The Divine Sense circled around Shen Xuan multiple times, and a gleam of insight flashed in Yang Shengguang’s eyes.
"It seems Mr. Shen has also practiced the Body Refining Technique?"
He asked with a note of probing.
This young man’s physique was stable as a mountain, his vital energy deeply stored, far surpassing ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, even giving an impression of being able to withstand magical artifacts.
"Correct, I do have a rudimentary understanding of body refining techniques."
Shen Xuan admitted calmly.
Even without activating the Nine Revolutions True Spirit Transformation, his body, honed through countless trials, exceeded his peers in strength tenfold over.
"The solidity of your foundation, Mr. Shen, is commendable."
Yang Shengguang’s smile widened, his tone encouraging.
"Given time, breaking through to the Dharma Realm will not be difficult."
"The Dharma Realm is comparable to a True Pill; how arduous."
Shen Xuan appropriately exhibited a trace of emotion.
"I’ve heard Qin Country is distinguished for its flourishing body refining tradition and numerous experts. I have come to expand my knowledge and seek opportunities as well."
"What Mr. Shen says is very true."
Yang Shengguang nodded, saying: "In terms of comprehensive body refining inheritance and the number of experts, Qin Country leads the Xuanyuan nations."
He understood in his heart.
Many core disciples of major sects often come to Qin Country to seek breakthroughs in body refining before attempting the Core Formation bottleneck, to strengthen their bodies and enhance their chances for core formation as spirit cultivators.
This "Shen Yan" before him was clearly traveling this path as well.
In fact, Yang Shengguang himself was a Body Refining Master in the Dharma Realm.
This was precisely the foundation upon which the Yang Family of Siming Mountain found its footing.
Spirit-Body Dual Cultivation, complementary heritage.
Because of this, he was able to pilot this Tier Three spaceship with fake pill cultivation, navigating the perilous trade routes.
Yang Shengguang changed the subject, seemingly reminiscing.
"Interestingly, a hundred years ago, I traveled through Song Country and had the chance to meet True Master Fiery Sun from your sect."
Shen Xuan’s heart stirred, but his face showed nothing: "Oh? Master Uncle Fiery Sun is known for his straightforward nature and pure fire technique. When I was in the sect, I had the honor to listen to his teachings."
Not only did he describe True Master Fiery Sun’s appearance and temperament with ease, but when discussing Golden Sun Sect’s Ultimate Skills, the Nine Revolutions Fiery Sun Technique, and the Pure Yang True Flame Manual, his insights were exceptionally profound, showing he clearly held the true inheritance.
Yang Shengguang listened attentively, his final doubts gradually dissipating.
As a fellow fire cultivator, he had his judgment on the purity and depth of the other’s inheritance.
This "Shen Yan’s" understanding of the sect’s core cultivation techniques was something outsiders could not mimic.
He must be a direct disciple cultivated by the Golden Sun Sect without a doubt.
"Mr. Shen, having just arrived in Qin Country and being unfamiliar with the place, if you don’t mind, why not stay at Siming Mountain for some time? For some commonplace affairs, our Yang Family members can take care of them."
Yang Shengguang extended a timely olive branch, his tone sincere.
"This..."
Shen Xuan appeared contemplative, as if weighing his options.