Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 81: Clues to a Top Level Technique (Part 2)

Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Clues to a Top Level Technique (Part 2)

"Of course not." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Zhang Yao shook his head and said:

"It’s just that I’ve been asked by a friend to come and inquire."

As he spoke, a hint of caution arose in his heart.

Why was this steward from the Celestial Treasure Tower so concerned about whether he had the Five Attributes Spirit Root? Could there be some sort of ulterior motive?

"Is that so..."

Steward Pang’s eyes flickered, but he didn’t ask further.

Cultivators possess magical power, making it impossible for others to remotely discern their Spirit Root attributes. As long as one doesn’t admit it, others can’t tell the specific Spirit Root attribute.

Unless they forcibly utilize the "Spirit Root Detection Technique," but normally no one would do that, since Spirit Root attributes aren’t considered secrets.

"I also overheard the guest’s words just now."

Steward Pang changed the subject, smiling warmly:

"The top-level techniques requiring Five Attributes Spirit Root for cultivation, indeed the Celestial Treasure Tower doesn’t have them."

"But I do know some related clues."

"Oh?"

Zhang Yao cooperatively brightened his eyes slightly and politely asked:

"Please enlighten me."

"Hmm..."

Steward Pang pondered for a moment before speaking:

"Two thousand years ago, there was a Golden Core Ancestor in the Da Li Cultivation Realm known as the ’Five Elements Wanderer.’

"This Five Elements Wanderer hailed from a background of Loose Cultivators, with the poorest Five Attributes Spirit Root, yet he stirred up storms and was renowned as Da Li’s first Golden Core, becoming a legendary overlord."

"Legend has it, the ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature’ he cultivated is an extremely unique top-level technique requiring the complete Five Elements Spirit Root to cultivate, possessing great power!"

"The ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature’..."

Zhang Yao muttered to himself, waves of thoughts surging in his heart, and he couldn’t help but ask:

"Then has this top-level technique been lost?"

"Not exactly."

Steward Pang shook his head and said:

"Two thousand years ago, after the mysterious death of the Five Elements Wanderer, his descendants were implicated, bringing about the destruction of their clan."

"Due to certain special reasons, the ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature’ was spread across dozens of countries, with major forces in Da Li possessing copies, even circulating in places like Wei Kingdom and Cang Kingdom."

"Later, Five Spirit Roots cultivators attempted to cultivate this top-level technique, only to find it extremely difficult to enter and taking too long, making it utterly unprofitable."

"All major forces speculated that there were unfathomable secrets to the Five Elements Wanderer’s successful cultivation of the ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature,’ preventing others from replicating it, and thus the technique gradually became neglected and overlooked."

At this point, he paused before continuing:

"Two thousand years of rain and wind have seen all major Golden Core influences in Da Li replaced, let alone ordinary sects and noble families."

"Nowadays, it’s likely that Da Li still has copies of this technique circulating, but finding them is quite troublesome; they might be hidden in some ancient ruins or buried among jade scroll stacks in some treasure vaults..."

Zhang Yao listened to his words, his thoughts surging.

The appearance of the ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature’ undoubtedly illuminated a lantern for him.

However, at present, the light is faint, and the path is swaying; truly obtaining this top-level technique may require quite an effort.

"Thank you, Steward, for the information."

Zhang Yao politely gave a salute, exchanged a few pleasantries, then took his leave.

Watching his departing figure:

"Hmm..."

Steward Pang hesitated slightly, but still shook his head and muttered:

"Forget it, the likelihood of that is too small, best not to stir up unnecessary trouble."

He withdrew his gaze and leisurely turned back.

On the other side.

Back at his residence, Zhang Yao sat in the courtyard, pondering the information obtained from the Celestial Treasure Tower.

The fact that the ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature’ had spread even to Wei Kingdom and Cang Kingdom proves that in the Wei Kingdom Cultivation Realm, he might actually find this top-level technique.

"I’m presently in Qingyunfang City, which happens to be the marketplace center of Wei Kingdom, with the most well-informed news."

"If I truly can’t find it in Wei Kingdom, then I’ll have to wait until reaching Qi Refining Perfection, and take some risks heading north to Da Li Cultivation Realm."

Considering this, Zhang Yao’s brow suddenly furrowed:

"Moreover, the steward at the Celestial Treasure Tower displayed quite a suspicious attitude."

"For now, I cannot expose my Five Attributes Spirit Root, lest it brings unforeseen trouble."

"To inquire about the whereabouts of the ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature,’ I must devise a safer, more secretive channel..."

The events at the Celestial Treasure Tower led him to caution.

As a steward of the Celestial Treasure Tower, he likely hails from a major force in Da Li Cultivation Realm. Why is he particularly keen on the Five Attributes Spirit Root?

Behind this, there is probably a secret, but Zhang Yao didn’t intend to explore further; he just wanted to stay far away from it.

"Knock, knock, knock."

At that moment, the courtyard door was once again knocked upon, and Old Qi entered with a smile.

"Younger Brother Zhang."

He greeted enthusiastically, sat opposite Zhang Yao, and asked:

"How did it go at the Celestial Treasure Tower?"

"It was both good and bad."

Zhang Yao pondered for a moment before speaking:

"The Celestial Treasure Tower didn’t have the technique I wanted, but I did obtain some relevant clues."

He briefly recounted the information obtained from the Celestial Treasure Tower.

These things weren’t particularly secretive, telling them confidently wouldn’t raise suspicions.

Old Qi, being an experienced shopkeeper in Qingyunfang City, might help access the hidden channels within the marketplace to find the ’Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature,’ if he truly intended to utilize them.

"I didn’t expect..."

Upon hearing, Old Qi couldn’t help but exclaim:

"That there actually exists a top-level technique for the cultivation of Five Attributes Spirit Root, even I’ve learned something new."

The two chatted a bit more and then set up the chessboard, engaging in a black-and-white battle.

After playing two games, Zhang Yao subtly probed, asking Old Qi if there were any secret trade channels in Qingyunfang City.

"You’ve asked the right person."

Old Qi chuckled slowly:

"Indeed, Qingyunfang City has a secret ruins marketplace, opening once every three months."

"However, this marketplace only welcomes familiar guests. Without a token of identity, even knowing the time and place of opening won’t get you in."

Zhang Yao’s expression shifted slightly, asking:

"Despite there being three streets in the marketplace, there’s still a ruins marketplace... I suppose most things there are not meant to be seen publicly?"

"Of course."

Old Qi casually made a move, unconcerned:

"Where there’s light, there’s shadow, just the same everywhere."

"The things in this ruins marketplace are either blood-stained or stolen goods; sellers wouldn’t dare to make them public."

"Though, there are quite a few good items inside. Aside from common magical artifacts and spirit pills, some worldly extinct Evil Dao Techniques, Secret Techniques, even Demonic Cultivation Techniques have been brought out for sale."

He spoke, pausing momentarily, displaying a hint of curiosity:

"What are you asking this for? Do you have something you can’t publicly sell?"